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Lack of functioning mining cadastre also posing risk to renewables projects
6th February 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The absence of a functional mining cadastre in South Africa, which has been undermining the sector for years, is now having potentially negative knock-on effects for developers of renewable-energy... 


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Youanmi gold project, Australia
3rd February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Rox Resources plans to build a mine with a plant throughput of 480 000 t/y. 


ENEOS starts green hydrogen plant in Qld
1st February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Japanese energy giant ENEOS has officially opened its green hydrogen demonstration plant in Queensland. ENEOS will produce the green hydrogen using its patented electrolysis technology (Direct... 


SA women-leaders in Engineering, Infrastructure and Innovation gather in Somerset West
SA women-leaders in Engineering, Infrastructure and Innovation gather in Somerset West
30th January 2023

“New on the block” South African, 100% women owned company, Pinpoint Stewards, is making it their mission to highlight new and upcoming talent within South Africa’s borders - with the help of media... 


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Firm will showcase monitoring products, services at Indaba
27th January 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Condition monitoring company WearCheck will showcase its mining-related products and services at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – to be held at the Cape Town International... 


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Rising new energy vehicle sales bode well for cobalt demand
23rd January 2023 By: Darren Parker

According to trade association the Cobalt Institute’s quarterly market update for the fourth quarter of 2022, global new energy vehicle (NEV) sales rose by 56% year-on-year to 3.5-million units,... 


BCX delivers 5G solutions to Mpumalanga mine to improve safety, productivity
20th January 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and communication technology group BCX has partnered with Huawei and MPI to deliver innovative fifth-generation (5G) solutions to the Nungu mine, in Witbank, bringing about enhancements... 


Meet women-leaders making their mark in Engineering, Infrastructure and Innovation – Western Cape
17th January 2023

The "It's DUE " – Develop, Unite and Empower Women & Leadership conference focussing on the fields of Engineering, Infrastructure and Innovation will be taking place at the Lord Charles Hotel in... 


The global cargo community is all set to converge at air cargo Africa 2023
12th January 2023

The continent of Africa offers limitless opportunities for trade and commerce due to rapid economic growth, rising middle class population, and expanding domestic demand. Against this backdrop,... 


Clean hydrogen patent innovation is all the rage, say IEA and EPO.
Platinum-boosting clean hydrogen projects, patents are all the rage
11th January 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The implementation agreement for Namibia’s planned multibillion-dollar Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of this year, Namibia President Hage Geingob... 


Women making change happen in Engineering, Infrastructure and Innovation
Women making change happen in Engineering, Infrastructure and Innovation
11th January 2023

“Despite the engineering community being renowned for [it's] innovation… and problem-solving skills, the profession still has to overcome its long-standing challenge of attracting and retaining... 


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New space weather centre to provide real-time solar storm forecasts
16th December 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

For the South African National Space Agency’s (SANSA’s) Hermanus facility, 2022 has been the year of space weather – in August, its new Space Weather Centre (SWC) began operations, although its... 


Anglo’s fuel cell truck operating ‘akin to its diesel counterpart’
16th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Anglo American’s big nuGen hydrogen-powered truck is currently functioning “akin in operation and cost to its diesel counterpart”, says Anglo American market development principal Fahmida Smith.... 


German Economic Affairs and Climate Action Minister Robert Habeck
Germany extends €15m grant in support of Secunda green hydrogen project
12th December 2022 By: Terence Creamer

The German government has approved a €15-million (about R277-million) grant in favour of chemicals group Linde in support of a renewable hydrogen project in Mpumalanga known as HySHiFT, which is... 


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HPL threatens industry recovery
9th December 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The Health Promotion Levy (HPL), commonly known as the sugar tax, still poses the greatest threat to the continued existence of the sugar industry, says South African Sugar Association (SASA)... 


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Plan aims to save industry
9th December 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The Sugarcane Value Chain Master Plan 2030 aims to prevent the sugar industry from collapsing, following its decline in recent years. The industry depends on government to create viable measures to... 


Women in Engineering, Infrastructure and Innovation gather early next year to spotlight gender mainstreaming within these fields
Women in Engineering, Infrastructure and Innovation gather early next year to spotlight gender mainstreaming within these fields
8th December 2022

Women empowered company,  Pinpoint Stewards, will once again host the "It's DUE " Women & Leadership Conference, which aims to Develop, Unite and Empower women and promote discussions around gender... 


Higher Education Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande.
Green hydrogen can be near-future reality with collaboration, says Science Minister
7th December 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The transition to green hydrogen can be a hugely beneficial reality in the near future with collaboration between companies, countries and knowledge institutions, Higher Education, Science and... 


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Anglo’s fuel-cell truck operating ‘akin to its diesel counterpart’
5th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Anglo American’s big nuGen hydrogen-powered truck is currently functioning “akin in operation and cost to its diesel counterpart”, says Anglo American market development principal Fahmida Smith.... 


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Multipurpose filter guarantees ‘exceptional’ results
2nd December 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Triple R – a cellulose-based cartridge/filter for removing all oil impurities – manufactured in Triple R’s fully automated factory in Ohira, Japan, guarantees 100% filtration. The Triple R filter... 


Sasol energy business VP Priscillah Mabelane
Sasol focusing on three green-hydrogen clusters in South Africa
29th November 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Sasol energy business VP Priscillah Mabelane reports that the JSE-listed group has identified three priority clusters for the roll-out of its green hydrogen strategy, while also supporting... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
South Africa unveils R300bn green-hydrogen pipeline as it states ambition to be ‘destination of choice’
29th November 2022 By: Terence Creamer

A R300-billion investment pipeline has been identified under South Africa’s Green Hydrogen National Programme, which has been designated as a Strategic Integrated Project (SIP) for accelerated... 


thyssenkrupp Uhde’s Biomass gasification processes: An alternative hydrogen beneficiation pathway
23rd November 2022

Established in South Africa in 1959, thyssenkrupp Uhde Africa is the local subsidiary of thyssenkrupp AG. Underpinned by a global footprint and local presence, the company is a market-leading... 


The Grandpuits biorefinery in France
Air Liquide and TotalEnergies unveil €130m hydrogen project
22nd November 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Multinational group Air Liquide on Thursday announced a €130-million project to build a new 20 000 t/y hydrogen facility that would use residual biogases from the Grandpuits refinery, in France.... 


Swedish miner Boliden ups emissions goal
15th November 2022 By: Reuters

Swedish mining and smelting group Boliden on Tuesday raised its goal to cut emissions of climate-warming gases this decade in its drive towards fossil-fuel free metals production. Mining, together... 


Why we must deliver universal Digital Travel, from everywhere to anywhere
14th November 2022

By Jeremy Springall, Senior Vice-President, Border Management, SITA There is a palpable buzz around the industry’s digital direction, with the UN International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)... 


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Hydrogen set to play key role in hard-to-abate transport sectors
11th November 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Green hydrogen’s value lies in decarbonising difficult-to-abate sectors, such as heavy vehicle mobility and industrial processes, and heavy vehicle transport is seen as a lead market, owing to the... 


Sasol CEO Fleetwood Grobler
Sasol says 600 MW renewables deal ‘imminent’ as it moves to cut emissions
3rd November 2022 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed group Sasol expects to conclude power purchase agreements for 600 MW of renewable energy “imminently” as it moves ahead with plans to meet a 2030 target of reducing its greenhouse-gas... 


Volt signs JDA with US-based 24M
25th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Volt Resources has struck a joint development agreement (JDA) with US-based 24M Technologies and American Energy Technologies Co to develop graphite materials specifically designed for... 


Freeport Saldanha CEO Kaashifah Beukes.
Sasol/Saldanha sign MoU for green hydrogen hub in Western Cape
18th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol, already a seasoned grey hydrogen producer, and Freeport Saldanha Industrial Development Zone on Tuesday announced the signing of a memorandum of... 


Hydrogen gaining traction globally
17th October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Notable progress is being made in the global hydrogen industry of late, owing to several conducive factors coming into play at the same time and this presents opportunities for different sectors to... 


Inflation Reduction Act presents platinum demand opportunity
7th October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

In a recent report, ‘Hydrogen Insights 2022’ the Hydrogen Council in collaboration with McKinsey & Co state that capturing the maximum climate value of hydrogen to help meet the 2050 net-zero... 


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Fibre sensing technology offers improved security for myriad of industries
7th October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Digital value chain solutions provider Tech4IR is aiming to leverage the versatility of its fibre sensing security application, to build a footprint of this technology in South Africa, and provide... 


Arena supports Gibson Island hydrogen plans
7th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Arena) has awarded A$13.7-million in funding to green energy developer Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and its partner Incitec Pivot (IPL) to fund a... 


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A landmark $8.5bn climate finance deal hangs in the balance
3rd October 2022 By: Bloomberg

A landmark $8.5-billion deal to help wean South Africa off its dependence on coal is hanging in the balance amid fraught negotiations with rich donor countries over how the funds should be spent.... 


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Unpacking hydrogen’s massive but urgent opportunity for Africa
23rd September 2022

Repeating history from centuries ago, coastal resource hubs in Africa could once again become vital, globally strategic ports for the biggest players in the world economy, say international law... 


Sasol hydrogen programme management head Rilet Davison.
Northern Cape’s proposed green hydrogen hub can help open region’s full energy potential
22nd September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The Boegoebaai green hydrogen hub in the Northern Cape can be a strategic project to open Southern Africa’s full green energy potential. A 24-month study of the strategic potential of the hub is... 


Rio joins global zero-carbon coalition
21st September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto will join global initiative, the First Movers Coalition, to help commercialise zero-carbon technologies by harnessing purchasing power and supply chains. More than 50... 


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Industry perseveres despite turbulent period
16th September 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

As of mid-August, combined domestic and international passenger traffic to, from and within Southern Africa has recovered to about 64% of August 2019 levels, says industry body Airlines Association... 


IATA Africa and Middle East regional VP Kamil Alawadhi
Travel demand fuels resurgence despite costs
16th September 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

The lifting of travel restrictions in most markets, low unemployment in most countries and expanded personal savings are fuelling a resurgence in demand in the global air transport industry, which... 


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Drones to debut as Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo makes post-Covid return
16th September 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones will, for the first time, be flown at the upcoming 2022 biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo, while the attendance of private-sector oil and... 


US aviation fuel developer places order for platinum-based PEM electrolyser
13th September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

A United States aviation fuel developer has placed an order for a containerised platinum-using proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser. Nel Hydrogen received the $3-million contract for the... 


Wind power pushes its biodiversity mitigation measures
9th September 2022

Positive strides continue to be made by Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm with regards to achieving net gains to critical biodiversity impacted by its operations. Having set up a Biodiversity Advisory... 


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