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World’s first electric container ship completes maiden voyage
28th January 2022 By: Irma Venter

The world’s first electric and self-propelled container ship – Yara Birkeland – has completed its maiden voyage in the Oslo fjord, Norway. “We are proud to be able to showcase the world’s first... 


BIOROTOR Biorotors modular Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) which could be retrofitted to the existing RBC infrastructure, presented the ideal solution for this project
Solution to sewage treatment facility issues
21st January 2022

Tarcron Projects was appointed by Musina municipality in the Vhembe district to find a sustainable solution that would be fit for purpose, robust and simple for the small municipality to operate... 


Silver Bullet Mines on track to commission modular pilot plant
6th January 2022 By: Donna Slater

TSX-V-listed silver, gold and copper explorer and developer Silver Bullet Mines (SBMI) is progressing with the construction of a 125 t/d modular pilot plant in Arizona, in the US, and is on track... 


Arqomanzi sets out plans to creditors for Lily, Barbrook mines’ business rescue
5th January 2022 By: Donna Slater

South African miner Arqomanzi on January 5 held a briefing with other creditors of the Lily and Barbrook mines to demonstrate its proof of funding for resuming operations at the two mines.... 


Arqomanzi to present Lily, Barbrook mine-focused plans next month
15th December 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

A briefing will be held on January 5 for the creditors of the Lily and Barbrook gold mines, during which South African miner Arqomanzi said it would present proof of funding, besides other... 


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Road, Rail and Ports 2021/22: Towards more private-sector participation
10th December 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa had, in times past, by far the best transport infrastructure in Africa; however, declining road conditions, and freight and passenger rail, as well as port capacity shortages and... 


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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... 


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Hybrid renewable energy power system
3rd December 2021

South Africa based Lindon Corporation has diversified into the power systems market with integrated renewable energy power containers in collaboration with leading Scottish system designer Motive... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa lessens its reliance on global supply chains with new high-tech factory
2nd December 2021

One of the biggest lessons out of the Covid-19 pandemic is that in order to ensure operational continuity, organisations need to be less reliant on global supply chains. 


Verder Pumps partner with ProProcess on Anglo American project
23rd November 2021

Verder Pumps South Africa, a market leader in advanced industrial pumping solutions, has been selected as one of the preferred pumps suppliers for Anglo American Platinum’s new Modular Fines... 


Armed raid at Consolidated Zinc's Mexican operation
22nd November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Consolidated Zinc on Monday revealed that a group of armed bandits had entered its Plomosas mine, in Mexico, on November 16, and had taken the security guard and employees at the mine... 


October new-vehicle sales up 6.1%, exports down 30%
19th November 2021 By: Irma Venter

October new-vehicle sales and exports were heavily impacted on by the three-week strike in the steel and engineering sector, as well as the return of load-shedding, which affects the local... 


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Lake Throssell sulphate of potash project, Australia
19th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Trigg Mining has completed a scoping study that has confirmed the potential for the Lake Throssell project to be a low-cost, long-life producer of natural sulphate of potash for food production. 


Arqomanzi considers options as Vantage legal battle drags on
15th November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

South African miner Arqomanzi, which is part-owned by diversified minerals operating and investment company Siyakhula Sonke Empowerment Corporation (SSC) Group, says it is considering its options... 


Lily Mine inquest: We were confident activities would not have caused mine collapse - geologist
12th November 2021 By: News24Wire

Former Lily Mine geologist Michael Begg claimed they didn't foresee the collapse that led to the closure of the Mpumalanga gold mine. On 5 February 2016, a shipping container above a crown pillar... 


Lily Mine tragedy was an eye-opener on how to avoid future disasters, inquest hears
12th November 2021 By: News24Wire

A former Lily Mine manager said the collapse of the mine, which left three workers trapped underground, was an eye-opener on how things should be done better in the future to prevent another... 


Durban port woes amplified as global supply chain crunch intensifies
5th November 2021 By: Irma Venter

The spot rate of booking a 40-foot container from Shanghai to Los Angeles hit $10 229 in the first week of August, up 238% from the same time a year prior, according to Drewry, a maritime research... 


'Darkness hovered over the place': Geologist gives emotional testimony at Lily Mine inquest
4th November 2021 By: News24Wire

'Darkness hovered over the place': Geologist gives emotional testimony at Lily Mine inquest "It took 12 seconds for Lily Mine to close its doors." 


Lily Mine tragedy inquest: Magistrate explains how inquest will proceed
2nd November 2021 By: News24Wire

The magistrate presiding over the inquest into the 2016 Lily Mine tragedy that left three families desperate for answers about their loved ones, has laid down the law, explaining how the matter... 


Syrah gains pace at Balama
28th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Graphite miner Syrah Resources on Thursday announced that its Balama operation, in Mozambique, had produced 25 000 t of natural graphite in the three months to September, at a C1 cost of $684/t.... 


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First Quantum tweaks copper guidance, reports Zambia shipping challenges
27th October 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-based First Quantum has narrowed its total copper production guidance for the year by 15 000 t to a range of 800 000 t to 835 000 t, as it adjusted expectations for output from Cobre Panama... 


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Minerals Council says collaboration is key to unlocking growth-supporting infrastructure
22nd October 2021 By: Nadine James

There have been positive developments since the introduction of the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan in October last year, and while implementation has been delayed, continued engagement... 


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Minerals Council says collaboration is key to unlocking growth-supporting infrastructure
22nd October 2021 By: Nadine James

There have been positive developments since the introduction of the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan in October last year, and while implementation has been delayed, continued engagement... 


Company aims to create sustainable packaging
15th October 2021 By: Anna Moross

Food packaging and processing company Tetra Pak aims to ensure sustainable packaging for its products by using ecofriendly material throughout the design and manufacture of the packaging. 


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Dry running conveyors help food and beverage sector
15th October 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s light materials handling division supplies and supports a range of dry running conveyor components for the food and beverage sector, offering high productivity,... 


Customised bottling service introduced
15th October 2021

Container supplier Conceptainer’s range of specialist packaging services now includes contract bottling of almost any liquid product. 


Arqomanzi to pursue criminal charges against Vantage Goldfields; Vantage disputes claims
14th October 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Arqomanzi, which had previously bid for the Lily and Barbrook gold mines, in Mpumalanga, intends to lay charges of fraud against Vantage Goldfields and its new owners Macquarie Metals and Africa... 


Potential growth for S African shipping sector
8th October 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The harbour and offshore services industry should consider ramping up their services to ships passing the South African coast, to about 10% of the total passing traffic, where every ship serviced... 


Grindrod keen on potential private-sector participation opportunities at Transnet
8th October 2021 By: Irma Venter

A port that runs efficiently “can bring prosperity all around”, says Grindrod Freight Services CEO Xolani Mbambo. South Africa’s major ports are, however, currently ranked close to the bottom of... 


Transnet CEO Portia Derby
Transnet building pipeline of transactions for private sector participation
7th October 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet CEO Portia Derby says the State-owned group received a “fantastic” response to its two recent requests for information (RFIs) for private participation at the ports of Durban and Ngqura... 


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Global metals, mining demand ‘tepid at best’ – WoodMac
6th October 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

With the global metals and mining markets having faltered under the weight of Covid-19 pandemic-driven lockdowns, demand outside of China was “tepid at best and in freefall at worst”, says global... 


Technology that treats municipal wastewater to reusable quality being tested in South Africa
1st October 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

WEC Projects has been selected by the Water Research Commission (WRC), under the South African Sanitation Technology Enterprise Programme (Sastep), to test a new off-grid sanitation system with the... 


UCD opens new depot in Cape Town
1st October 2021 By: Irma Venter

United Container Depots (UCD) has moved from its location in Paarden Eiland to larger premises in Beaconvale, Parow, also in Cape Town. The new depot has a container stacking area of more than 20... 


Supplier to break into mining
24th September 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Industrial equipment supplier and specialist Shumani Industrial Equipment is striving to secure its spot and compete in the mining industry, with Shumani MD Victor Nemukula noting that a few... 


Shipping disruptions delay Syrah shipments
17th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Graphite miner Syrah Resources on Friday told shareholders that disruptions to the container shipping market has forced the company to delay some 12 000 t of natural graphite sales from its Balama... 


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Optimism prevails despite downturn
17th September 2021 By: Darren Parker

Despite setbacks caused by Covid-19, and the riots and looting in July, tyre manufacturer and distributor Sumitomo Rubber South Africa is optimistic about the sustainability of the local tyre... 


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Steel handling made easier
10th September 2021

Mobicon container handlers have been used in the global steel industry for over 15 years, to enhance the efficiency and safety of handling components like steel reinforced bars. These versatile... 


Govt targets August next year, or sooner, for third-party rail access
10th September 2021 By: Irma Venter

The current target date for allowing third-party operators to participate in the rail-freight sector is August next year, says Dr Sean Phillips, head of the National Treasury’s Operation Vulindlela... 


Grindrod targets port, rail projects in govt’s private-sector participation drive 
10th September 2021 By: Irma Venter

Ports and logistics operator Grindrod is positioning itself to take part in the private-sector participation (PSP) opportunities to be created by government in the rail and ports sectors, says... 


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Govt targets August next year, or sooner, for third-party rail access
30th August 2021 By: Irma Venter

The current target date for enabling third-party operators in the rail-freight sector is August next year, says Dr Sean Phillips, head of National Treasury’s Operation Vulindlela unit. There are,... 


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Fully developed legislation needed
27th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The legislation has not caught up with where the gas industry needs it to be, says gas producer Renergen CEO and MD Stefano Marani. Technical aspects that are critical to companies’ decision-making... 


Hyperloop punted as less-polluting, efficient transport solution
20th August 2021 By: Irma Venter

Hyperloop Transport Technologies (HyperloopTT) has unveiled HyperPort, a high-speed cargo and freight solution which it says is “capable of increasing capacity and efficiency while decreasing... 


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Rising copper demand boosts scrap market
13th August 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Copper and copper alloys are significant materials in manufacturing with about 26-million tons of copper used globally in the production of electronic appliances, electricity, heating and... 


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