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Santos sets new production records
21st April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos has reported record production of 26-million barrels oil equivalent during the three months ended March. Production in the first quarter of 2022 was up 14% on the December... 


Sasol drops plan to invest in pipeline in favour of LNG imports
13th April 2022 By: Bloomberg

Sasol will no longer consider gas supply from a planned pipeline stretching from fields in northern Mozambique to its South African operations because it doesn’t want to get stuck with the... 


Lucapa advancing Lulo kimberlite sampling
8th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diamond miner Lucapa has completed construction of crushing circuit of the standalone kimberlite bulk sampling plant at its Lulo operation, in Angola. The full stand-alone plant is scheduled for... 


Improved safety, precision for bolted connections
8th April 2022

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s Fasteners, Tools & Equipment division has extended its range of wrenches to include a new generation of cordless torque wrenches from Gedore Torque Solutions,... 


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Expansion secures company’s position in growing market
1st April 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

With the global increase in the demand for dissolving pulp, paper and pulp company Sappi’s current business strategy for local growth is focused on the R7.7-billion expansion project at its Saiccor... 


BlueRock raises £2.1m to implement new mining plan at Kareevlei
31st March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South African diamond miner BlueRock Diamonds, which is listed on the London Aim and operates the Kareevlei mine, in Kimberley, in the Northern Cape, has raised £2.1-million through the placing of... 


Our next 100 years: Helping South Africa get smart about water with Digital Twins
Our next 100 years: Helping South Africa get smart about water with Digital Twins
30th March 2022

South Africa will not be able to meet its water needs in the next eight years unless drastic action is taken. 


Plumbing is a key component of WASH
30th March 2022

A vital component of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), plumbing systems have helped to curtail outbreaks of, among other diseases, dysentery, cholera and typhoid in communities. Outbreaks of... 


Rand Water dismisses incompetence accusations
29th March 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Bulk water service provider Rand Water chairperson Advocate Matshidiso Hashatse has rubbished allegations of incompetence made by Democratic Alliance Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga. The allegations... 


A white round bearing part for a pump made out of specialised material called vesconite
Vesconite pump parts decrease lead leaching
25th March 2022

As part of its drive to be part of a global programme to reduce lead exposure from drinking water, polymer bushing manufacturer Vesconite Bearings produces products resistant to... 


A SundWASH high pressure wash-down systems for food and beverage applications
Pump system showcased at expo
25th March 2022

International pumps and compressors designer and manufacturer Sundyne showcased its SundWASH high pressure wash-down systems for food and beverage applications at the International Production &... 


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Local skills development helps create jobs
24th March 2022

A range of courses offering practical skills development in boiler making, pipefitting and welding is now available through Hill Side artisan academy. The academy is part of the Hydra Arc Group and... 


Sector expected to grow from ICT trade
18th March 2022

Market research organisation Kenneth Research last month released a report which showed that the petrochemicals and polymers market is anticipated to grow, primarily on the growth in trade of... 


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Maintenance can reduce water pollution
18th March 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The “callous waste and pollution of water” should be given more attention, and the necessary steps to prevent that, such as the maintenance of pipelines, should be prioritised, says Southern... 


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Inspections, solutions specialist expands in water sector
18th March 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Material testing and inspection services specialist Dekra Industrial has expanded its services to the water industry. The company saw a need for its non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection... 


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Metals sector urged to seize South Africa’s beckoning Steel Master Plan opportunity
16th March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s historic metals sector employer organisation on Wednesday urged all the sector’s employer bodies to roll up their sleeves on May 19 and 20 and get their teeth into the Steel Master... 


SAPPMA announces call for Papers for Pipes XIII Conference
16th March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufactures Association (SAPPMA) has announced a call for papers ahead of its much-anticipated Pipes XIII Conference that will be taking place on 6 &7 September... 


Hillside Artisan Academy – Putting the art back into artisanship
15th March 2022

Hill Side Artisan Academy is positive for the future. The Hydra Arc Group is a proudly South African business that has proved through developing local skills and paying attention to quality and... 


State-of-the-art concrete repairs successfully complete at water purification plant
11th March 2022

Citi-Con continues to deploy its extensive skills and experience to help rehabilitate critical services-delivery infrastructure. This includes the rehabilitation of waste-water treatment works, the... 


Black and yellow Hyundai crawler excavator machine excavating earth
Group stays afloat amid challenges
11th March 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Equipment distributor Capital Equipment Group (CEG) has maintained its success in the South African construction industry despite challenging economic conditions, global supply issues and... 


An image of Zwick's TRI-SHARK Triple-Off-Set valve
Control valves offer multiple advantages
11th March 2022

Triple Eccentric Valves, also known as Triple-Off-Set valves (TOV), are gaining  popularity owing to interest in zero leakage valves for open/close functionality. German valves manufacturer Zwick... 


Image of cobalt metal nuggets
Electra Battery Metals Material Park, Canada – update
11th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Electra Battery Metals Corporation announced a financial commitment of C$250 000 from the Canada government in March 2022 in support of a recently announced battery materials park study. 


Absolutely unique: measuring air gaps more accurately than ever before
9th March 2022

Output of the air gap as an absolute value with repeat accuracy in the micrometer range Accurate values at all times thanks to the pressure-compensated measuring principle All important information... 


Traffic to switch to contraflow on N3 between Cato Ridge and Dardanelles
7th March 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Traffic between Camperdown and Dardanelles on the N3 will switch to contraflow on the evening of March 9, a few days earlier than expected, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral)... 


A pile of kimberlite stones which are the general ore from which diamonds are mined
Kimberlite research could help reverse emissions
4th March 2022 By: Halima Frost

Global diamond corporation Alrosa Group is working with Russia’s leading research centres to study the carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption capabilities of kimberlite to determine whether it could... 


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Sedibeng Regional Sewer Sanitation Scheme, South Africa
25th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The scheme is central to resolving the issues that affect the Vaal River System in the Emfuleni local municipality, and has been prioritised by the Department of Water and Sanitation. 


Vesconite’s lead-free solutions to reduce lead exposures
16th February 2022

Vesconite Bearings hopes to be part of the global programme to reduce lead exposure from drinking water. It produces products resistant to corrosion-combatting chemicals (which are necessary to... 


SAPPMA welcomes Enrike Albasini as the new Administrative Officer
8th February 2022

The South African Plastic Pipe Manufactures Association (SAPPMA) is excited to welcome Enrike Albasini as their new Administrative Officer. She will be taking over the position from Louise Muller... 


Image of Steinmüller Africa’s induction bending machine, bending thick-walled piping
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.... 


A photo of an MRS mobile pump set
Pump rental added to service offering
4th February 2022 By: Darren Parker

Mechanical seals, pumps and complementary pumps products supplier Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS) has added rental mobile pump sets to its core business offering. The company had its first... 


Unique precast-concrete reservoir for City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
2nd February 2022

A unique approach has been deployed to construct a new 25ML reservoir in Pam Brink, a suburb of Springs, Gauteng. With construction now nearing completion, this local innovation has again proved to... 


Accurate detection of high-pressure cleaning
1st February 2022

Robust housing for high-pressure applications up to 200 bar Resistant to cleaning agents thanks to stainless steel components Flexible: IO-Link, analog, switching and frequency output Integrated... 


Company supplies HDPE pipes for new road in Ogiek
28th January 2022

The construction of the new road near Ogiek Secondary School, which is nearly complete, is set to transform the Ogiek community in Njoro, Nakuru County in Kenya by giving them easier access to... 


A photo of a Thos Begbie smelter component
Local furnace builder playing its part in global urban mining
27th January 2022 By: Darren Parker

Foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie is supporting recycling and the circular economy by supplying specialist critical components for pyrometallurgical smelting in furnaces designed for... 


SA fails to recognise urgent need for protecting water resources
21st January 2022

By: Jan Venter, Chief Executive Officer of SAPPMA When blood stops flowing, the body dies. Similarly, when water stops flowing, a country “dies”. Everybody knows that water is essential to all... 


Image of diamond anomoly at Throny River
Thorny River diamond dyke project, South Africa – update
21st January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Botswana Diamonds has completed a preliminary kimberlite assessment on the Thorny River prospect. 


Image of Steinmüller Africa’s induction bending machine, bending thick-walled piping
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.... 


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DWS prioritises Sedibeng water project
13th January 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Sedibeng Regional Sewer Sanitation Scheme, which remains central to resolving the issues that affect the Vaal River System in the Emfuleni local municipality, has been prioritised by the... 


Heavy rains force miners to halt operations in southeast Brazil
11th January 2022 By: Reuters

Heavy rainfall in southeastern Brazil has prompted miners including Vale to suspend some operations, they said on Monday, after downpours caused deadly floods in the northeast and threatened to... 


French-owned mine in Brazil ordered to stop operating after dike overflow
10th January 2022 By: Reuters

The regulatory National Mining Agency (ANM) suspended operations of French steel pipe maker Vallourec at its Pau Branco iron-ore mine in Brazil on Sunday, a day after a dike at the mine overflowed... 


Oil industry cleaning technique adapted for nuclear decontamination in the UK
13th December 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

The adoption of a cleaning method from the oil and gas industry has allowed the decontamination of pipe sections from the former Harwell nuclear research site in the UK. As a result, instead of... 


An image of the feed pump to the modular pilot plant for the main plant
Suppliers partner to deliver project
10th December 2021

Industrial equipment supplier Verder Pumps South Africa, a market leader in advanced industrial pumping solutions, announced that it had been selected as one of the preferred pump suppliers for... 


Billionaire Adani’s disputed mine shows ditching coal isn't easy
3rd December 2021 By: Bloomberg

Billionaire Gautam Adani’s coal mine in Australia, a project that’s become a global emblem for opposition to fossil fuels, is preparing to begin exports after more than a decade of bitter dispute... 


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