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Two for One: Upcycling plastic waste into useful material that leverages solar energy
2nd March 2022

Scientists develop a facile and cost-effective strategy to repurpose polymeric foam in various sunlight-powered applications Humanity needs innovative ways to combat the ever-increasing plastic... 


Afromix AMX Agitators to contain 100% local content where viable
Afromix AMX Agitators to contain 100% local content where viable
27th February 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Mixing and pumping equipment manufacturer Afromix is committed to increasing the local content of its customisable AMX Agitator range, manufactured at its facility in Kariega, Eastern Cape, to 100%... 


Drill rig at the Kathleen Valley project
Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
25th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Liontown Resources has signed a sales agreement with electric vehicle giant Tesla for the supply of spodumene concentrate from its Kathleen Valley project. 


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Project to help diversify critical minerals production
18th February 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

The shovel-ready status of North American miner Fortune Minerals’ NICO cobalt/gold/bismuth/copper project positions it well to help diversify the sources of critical minerals in North America in... 


A red roof made of Y8 Rebar bent at various angles to create a Swoosh effect for client Nike at the Shapa Soweto Training Centre
Challenging project brings Swoosh to Soweto
18th February 2022 By: Halima Frost

Steel and tube supplier Stewarts & Lloyds Robertville has successfully completed a steel fabrication project for global brand Nike in the newly developed Shapa Soweto Training Centre, in Soweto,... 


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Silver demand seen hitting record this year
11th February 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

The outlook for silver demand in 2022 is “exceptionally promising”, with global demand tipped to soar 8% to a record of 1.11-billion ounces, the Silver Institute reported this week. The increase... 


Turnkey lubrication for platinum mine customer
11th February 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

Bearing and seal manufacturer SKF’s South African distributor Bolt & Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) supplied and fitted System 24 to provide a seamless solution for a platinum mine that was... 


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Coral South floating liquefied natural gas project, Mozambique – update
11th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Coral-South floating liquefied natural gas vessel has arrived in Mozambique. 


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Kariba dam rehabilitation project, Zambia and Zimbabwe – update
11th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

ZRA is progressing with work on the Kariba dam rehabilitation project. 


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Specialised induction bending solutions for South African industries
8th February 2022

Induction bending is the process whereby a straight pipe is precision-bent by a specially engineered machine. The front of the pipe protrudes through an induction coil and is clamped into position.... 


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Leveraging industry-leading brands improves technology offering
4th February 2022 By: Darren Parker

The Envirotech pumps range from pumps manufacturer Weir Minerals benefits significantly from synergies in research and technology development, as well as application knowledge sharing across a... 


A high top 6 meter container with a boiler inside supplied with all ancillaries rented out by Combustion Technology
Company adds more mobile boilers to portfolio
4th February 2022 By: Halima Frost

Local boiler and burner supplier Combustion Technology is adding two new boiler rental units to its rental offering, bringing its total available capacity to five mobile containerised boiler units.... 


Kathleen Valley Project – Location, infrastructure, existing mines, and regional geology.
Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
28th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Liontown Resources is progressing the development of its Kathleen Valley project, awarding a key contract for the design, fabrication and delivery of a semiautogenous grinding mill. 


Aerial view of test mining at the NICO project
NICO gold/cobalt/bismuth/copper mine project, Canada – update
28th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Fortune Minerals has selected a site for its proposed brownfield hydrometallurgical refinery for the NICO project.  


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Hydrogen Holland I, the Netherlands
28th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Hydrogen Holland I project will require the engineering, procurement and fabrication of a 200 MW electrolysis plant. 


Red Ant Agri Engineering
26th January 2022

Using Solid Edge enables Red Ant Agri Engineering to reduce costs, increase innovation and speed development Providing a solution  From apple orchards and citrus groves to table grape vineyards and... 


MSI assists young people with business development skills
25th January 2022 By: Yvonne Silaule

The Mpumalanga Stainless Initiative (MSI) will from next week run an entrepreneurship programme to assist young people to effectively start businesses or scale up existing small businesses into... 


Fortune plans to build new cobalt refinery in Alberta
24th January 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Critical minerals developer Fortune Minerals has selected a site for its proposed brownfields hydrometallurgical refinery for the Nico cobalt project in Northwest Territories.   The TSX-listed... 


Tami Didiza
Opinion: Steelmaking remains a key strategic industry for South Africa
21st January 2022

In this opinion article, ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) stakeholder management and communications group manager Tami Didiza writes about the state of the South African steel industry, trade... 


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Concern over decline in galvanised steel uptake
21st January 2022

The steady decline in the uptake of galvanised steel in South Africa is directly related to the drop-off in manufacturing activity and the dwindling number of construction and civil engineering... 


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Specialised induction bending solutions for South African industries
14th January 2022

Induction bending is the process whereby a straight pipe is precision-bent by a specially engineered machine. The front of the pipe protrudes through an induction coil and is clamped into position.... 


Image of Kathleen Valley Project – Drilling Operation, in Australia
Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
14th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Liontown Resources is progressing the development of its Kathleen Valley project. 


Liontown progresses Kathleen Valley development
10th January 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Liontown Resources is progressing the development of its Kathleen Valley project, in Western Australia, awarding a key contract to processing equipment supplier Metso-Outotec for... 


Danchi Group takes centre stage at Eskom’s Business Investment Competition
15th December 2021

Danchi Group (Pty) Ltd, specialists in steel solutions, were crowned overall winners of the 2021 Eskom Business Investment Competition during a virtual awards ceremony held on 14 December 2021.... 


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South Africa leads platinum output recovery, says GlobalData
14th December 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Global platinum production is expected to recover by 21.9% this year after a steep decline in 2020, says data analytics consultancy GlobalData, which adds that the recovery in the automotive and... 


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Sedibelo set to transform green mining landscape with game-changing technology
10th December 2021

Platinum group metals (PGMs) producer Sedibelo Platinum Mines is setting a high bar for green mining globally at its Pilanesberg Platinum Mines (PPM), in the North West, where it will soon start... 


Steinmüller Africa to upgrade high-pressure heaters at Tutuka, Duvha power stations
9th December 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

High-temperature and pressure static equipment solutions provider Steinmüller Africa has received two orders to upgrade State-owned utility Eskom’s Tutuka and Duhva power stations, in Mpumalanga,... 


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Sugar factory expansion earns excellence award
3rd December 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Consulting engineering and project management company Bosch Projects was named a joint winner in the 2021 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, for the UCL 175 TCH Factory Expansion Project, in... 


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Service centre assists in optimisation solutions
3rd December 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s Regional Service Centre (RSC) in Riverhorse Valley, KwaZulu-Natal, plays a critical role in the sugar sector by providing engineering solutions designed to... 


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Equipment provider awarded BHP contract
3rd December 2021

Mining products and services provider Schlam announced last month that it had been awarded a multimillion-dollar national contract to supply its Hercules dump bodies to diversified miner BHP... 


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Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update
26th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kropz has reported that the Elandsfontein project is on schedule, albeit tight. 


Kropz’s Elandsfontein project remains on track, albeit tightly so
23rd November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging African phosphate developer Kropz’s Elandsfontein project, in South Africa, remains on schedule, albeit tight, and within the original projected capital budget for commissioning next... 


IZA Africa Desk expresses ‘serious concern’ at steady decline in uptake of galvanized steel
5th November 2021

The steady decline in the uptake of galvanized steel in South Africa is directly related to the drop-off in manufacturing activity and the dwindling number of construction and civil engineering... 


Stainless Steel Metal Fabrication – Get the RIGHT tool for the job
2nd November 2021

When it comes to fabrication with stainless steel, using the right tool is essential for achieving optimum results. Grinding Techniques has a complete range specifically manufactured for all... 


AWC widens distribution of Böhler Welding range
2nd November 2021

While owned by Afrox, AWC is a totally separate entity that is solely responsible for the Böhler Welding product range in South Africa. Officially registered as the African Welding Company, AWC now... 


Kamoa-Kakula Phase 1 concentrator reaches steady-state, sets daily production record
2nd November 2021 By: Donna Slater

TSX-listed Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines reports that the 3.8-million-tonne-a-year Phase 1 concentrator plant at its Kamoa-Kakula mine, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has met all... 


Image of pieces of graphite from the Lindi Jumbo project
Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
29th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Walkabout Resources has said its mine construction schedule at the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine is on track. 


Lindi Jumbo project on track
26th October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed graphite developer Walkabout Resources says its mine construction schedule at the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania, is on track. An engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)... 


Image of Shanghai financial centre, Physical Vapor Deposition stainless steel in rose gold
Suppliers vital to supply chain
22nd October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The current shortages of raw materials, which are required for stainless steel fabrication, have highlighted how stainless steel raw material suppliers are vital for the company’s supply chain and... 


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Association supports resilient industry through master plan
22nd October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite the impact of Covid-19 and a weak economy, the local stainless steel sector has shown its resilience, as the South African Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) continues to... 


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New methods, technology key in driving net zero goal
22nd October 2021 By: Anna Moross

The South African road infrastructure and construction industry can learn from international markets and apply several key lessons on its journey to achieving the goal of net zero, ensuring a... 


People's Bank of China Panda 2022 platinum coin
Chinese sovereign mint launches platinum Panda coins
20th October 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The People’s Bank of China has launched a set of Panda precious metal coins, in celebration of the iconic Panda series’ fortieth anniversary on October 20. The range includes the first platinum... 


Kenmare reiterates guidance, benefits from strong demand
15th October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mineral sands producer Kenmare Resources MD Michael Carvill says the third quarter, ended September 30, represented the first quarter of ilmenite production at nameplate capacity of 1.2-million... 


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