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Nadine Ramdass

Nadine Ramdass

Nadine Ramdass is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Nadine Ramdass

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Contractor miner delivers efficient, seamless production

28th March 2025

Through an expanded fleet and the introduction of additional services, opencast mining, bulk materials handling, and drilling and blasting service provider Zizwe Opencast Mining is targeting... 


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Phased approach allows for diversified energy mix

21st March 2025

South Africa must establish a diversified energy mix, which entails responsibly leveraging its regional endowments, such as coal and gas, while scaling up cleaner energy sources in a phased... 


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Hurdles hampering transition’s progress

21st March 2025

South Africa has made significant progress in boosting its renewable-energy sector; however, several issues need to be addressed to facilitate the country’s transition away from coal-dominated... 


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Risks loom despite loadshedding pause – Energy Council

21st March 2025

Industry association Energy Council of South Africa is confident that South Africa will remain out of sustained loadshedding for the next three to four years, owing to the rapid growth in... 


EU regulation encourages sustainable packaging

28th February 2025

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which took effect on February 11, is expected to have minimal impact on South African manufacturers. However, the regulation presents... 


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Exhibition showcases industry innovations

28th February 2025

Trade showcase Propak Africa will reveal groundbreaking innovations across packaging, printing, plastics, food processing and labelling to enable attendees to stay ahead in an ever-changing market,... 


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Suggestions to tackle ESG scepticism

14th February 2025

Amid growing public scepticism about the authenticity of companies' sustainability claims, businesses face the challenge of delivering meaningful impact through environmental, social and corporate... 


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African retailers rethink ESG

14th February 2025

African retailers are aligning closely with global environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) trends, driven by consumer and shareholder activism, retailers’ role in the circular economy... 


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Bespoke ESG initiatives uplift communities

14th February 2025

Having integrated a strategic environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) transformation framework into its overarching strategy and business processes, logistics company Grindrod has... 


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Producer eyes increased silicon metal production

7th February 2025

In an effort to strengthen the US silicon metal supply chain and meet forecasted demand in growing industries, such as electric vehicles (EVs), silicon metal and silicon-based alloys producer,... 


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Canada project to see commercial production in 2026

7th February 2025

This year will be important for explorer and developer Foran Mining as it transitions from a developer to a producer with the construction of its flagship copper/zinc/gold/silver McIlvenna Bay... 


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Water treatment prevents boiler damage

31st January 2025

Many companies often forgo water treatment as part of maintaining boilers to reduce operating costs and meet production demands, but failing to do so contributes to boiler failures, resulting in... 


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Municipality progresses water projects

17th January 2025

As part of metropolitan municipality City of Cape Town’s (CoCT’s) effort to diversify its drinking water supply resources, the municipality is progressing its Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant and... 


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Clean coal tech required in energy transition

13th December 2024

Research association Coaltech has shifted its focus to driving clean coal technologies this year, aiming to significantly reduce emissions from coal mining and combustion of the energy source by... 


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Energy transition requires pragmatic approach

13th December 2024

While the global transition to a low-carbon economy remains crucial, the pace of the transition must be pragmatic to balance energy affordability, security and development, says nonprofit coal... 


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Green hydrogen project aims to advance sustainability goals

6th December 2024

The Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV) project, in the Erongo region of Namibia, has the potential to produce 5.6 GW of renewable energy comprising 5.1 GW solar and 427 MW wind power. Of this... 


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Growth drives job creation, skills development

6th December 2024

Namibia is undergoing a transformative period in energy development, with significant developments in the traditional and renewable-energy sectors. Recent oil and gas discoveries in the Orange... 


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Smelting oversupply, investment affect copper market

15th November 2024

An oversupply of copper smelting capacity is leading to low treatment and refining charges (TCRCs) and shifting project investment trends are impacting on the longer-term copper mine development... 


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Copper demand spurs innovative mining

15th November 2024

Amid growing copper demand globally, driven by the energy transition, mining companies face significant pressures to increase output amid declining copper head grades.  To meet this challenge,... 


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Solution simplifies ore sorting

15th November 2024

Increased metal recovery, reduced waste, improved water conservation and lower energy consumption can be achieved using original-equipment manufacturer NextOre’s advanced sensor system Magnetic... 


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Digital tools poised to transform copper mining

15th November 2024

Digital transformation is poised to reshape copper mining through enhancing efficiency, sustainability and decision-making, reports industrial solutions specialist Dickinson Group of Companies... 


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Supportive regulatory environment advances BESS

8th November 2024

State-owned electricity utility Eskom, with the South African government, has made significant progress in supporting battery energy storage systems (BESS), which is pivotal in ensuring energy... 


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BESS supporting renewable-energy integration

8th November 2024

With the South African government's Integrated Resource Plan encouraging renewable-energy integration, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming a critical component in the country’s... 


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Eskom leads large-scale commercial BESS rollout

8th November 2024

State-owned electricity utility Eskom is leading the large-scale commercial rollout of battery energy storage system (BESS) technology in South Africa, aiming to demonstrate its feasibility and... 


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Technical project management key to mining project success

1st November 2024

Mega mining projects face several risks; however, these risks can be mitigated with a competent and effective project management approach that addresses all project knowledge areas in a... 


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Project complexities rise amid increasing mineral investment

1st November 2024

Amid increased demand for, and investment in, energy transition minerals, project complexities are increasing, says management consulting company McKinsey & Company partner and Africa capital... 


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Beneficiation should be company-driven – industry body

25th October 2024

With South Africa lacking a clear cut comparative advantage in mineral beneficiation – such as specialised expertise, abundant and affordable electricity, or a competitive manufacturing base –... 


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S Africa growing leadership in mining RD&I

25th October 2024

While the global mining sector lags other sectors in terms of innovation spend, South Africa’s mining research, development and innovation (RD&I) stands out as a key contributor within the... 


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Procurement process simplifies parts sourcing

11th October 2024

Mining and industrial equipment electronic part procurement challenges are being addressed through products and solutions supplier RS South Africa’s three-tier priority procurement process, which... 


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Pace of energy transition cause for concern

4th October 2024

Despite consensus among South African businesses, including integrated energy and chemical company Sasol, on the necessity of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the debate regarding the pace of... 


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Solutions boost verification efficiency, combat theft

27th September 2024

Declining coal prices globally have prompted coal producers to optimise costs and improve efficiencies across their value chain, with an increased focus on combating coal theft and quality... 


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Coal to remain relevant for decades

27th September 2024

Coal will continue to be relevant for decades to come, owing to its continued use in developing countries in Asia and Africa, says coal producer and exporter Thungela CEO July Ndlovu. Ndlovu is... 


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Developer progresses colliery

27th September 2024

Significant milestones have been achieved at coal exploration and mining company Canyon Coal’s Gugulethu colliery, in Mpumalanga. They include the successful mining of first coal, the commissioning... 


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Agency refines project implementation processes

13th September 2024

The City of Johannesburg’s (CoJ’s) implementing agency, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), is focused on enhancing its project implementation unit and refining its project delivery model,... 


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Road reconstruction completed ahead of schedule

13th September 2024

Multidisciplinary professional engineering firm Zimile Consulting Engineers completed reconstruction of the N2 highway, between Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, and Cape Town, in the Western Cape, a month... 


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Competitive energy sector drives innovation

6th September 2024

The competitive landscape for utility-scale renewable energy has significantly changed over the past decade, with developers driving more aggressive funding terms to remain competitive, says... 


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EU targets carbon emissions through import tariff

6th September 2024

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), set to come into effect in 2026, is poised to drive companies exporting to the EU to rethink their energy strategies and adopt renewable-energy... 


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Investment company on track to meet net-zero energy goals

6th September 2024

As part of its ambition to achieve Landlord Scope 1 and 2 Net-Zero Carbon by 2030 as well as implement sustainable practices, property investment company Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) has successfully... 


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Emerging solar tech crucial in energy mix

6th September 2024

Solar power integration, through PV, concentrated solar power (CSP) technology in specific applications, and hybrid solutions including battery energy storage systems (BESS), is crucial in South... 


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Cybersecurity crucial for companies embracing solar

6th September 2024

As more companies integrate solar energy systems to meet their power needs, it is essential that they invest in cyber-secure technologies to protect against cyberthreats and ensure continuous... 


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Pipeline enhancement to facilitate LNG distribution

30th August 2024

Johannesburg gas supplier Egoli Gas aims to develop the capacity to receive liquefied natural gas (LNG) into its pipeline network, with plans to expand access to other major metropolitan areas... 


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