The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has rejected the notion that coal prices were contributing to higher electricity prices in Australia, noting that coal share of electricity generated had... 

A top-end location for a top-end workforce is how founder and executive chairperson of Rewardsco Investments, Michael Steenfeldt-Kristensen, described the new R300-million operations centre at 2... 

ASX-listed Argosy Minerals is targeting continuous lithium carbonate production from its Rincon operation, in Argentina, during the next quarter. The company on Tuesday told shareholders that... 

Eskom has announced that the final unit at the Komati power station in Mpumalanga was shut at midday October 31, officially signalling the end of the station’s operating life as a coal-fired... 

While loadshedding is driving the uptake of embedded electricity solutions, it is also deemed obstructive by renewable-energy solutions company Solareff, owing to the financial implications for... 

While the City of Cape Town’s (CoCT’s) small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) capacity is ahead of the curve compared with other local municipalities, there is still a lot of work to be done, says... 

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa (SA) has partnered with two businesses – 24Solutions and SAMO Engineering – following its crowd-sourcing call for small businesses with additional... 

Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) is a viable alternative with a strong history in power generation - just ask 42 countries!  There is no reason to persevere with load shedding while the industry “waits”... 

Vancouver-based First Majestic produced a record 8.8-million silver-equivalent ounces in the third quarter ended September 30, mainly driven by higher grades at the San Dimas and Santa Elena mines,... 

As South Africa’s power crisis deepens, it is even more important for homeowners and small businesses to do everything possible to limit the inconvenience and frustration of loadshedding. One thing... 

Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG’s South African subsidiary Zest WEG has commissioned a new assembly line for low-voltage WEG W22 IE3 and IE4 motors at the company’s corporate premises... 

The consortium research project Hydrogen Combustion Engine Trucks (HyCET) aims to demonstrate the sustainability potential of trucks with hydrogen combustion engines for transport logistics. In... 

A new assembly line for its low voltage (LV) premium efficiency WEG IE3 electric motors is yet another advance by Zest WEG in sustainability and local economic impact. Zest WEG CEO Eduardo... 

Generator manufacturer HIMOINSA, a Spain-based company in partnership with the Yanmar Global Group, believes that it is experience from 40 years in the industry that makes it the best solution for... 

There have been 81 days of loadshedding in 2022 to date, and with no signs of the energy crisis set to end anytime soon, many households are struggling under the pressure. Preparation is key for... 

The Western Australian government will be looking for industry partners to support the mineral carbonation roadmap, which is due for delivery in February next year. The Minerals Research Institute... 

Up to 1 350 t of green hydrogen can now be generated a year from renewable solar and wind power in the Wunsiedel Energy Park, in Germany. “This is another example of platinum-based production of... 

We all know how the story started: warnings from as early as the late-1990s were not heeded, new builds went over time and budget, and they included design flaws. 

Eskom told the regulator on Tuesday that its immediate focus was on returning 14 coal units to service over the coming four days, in an effort to recover 8 012 MW of coal generation so as to ease... 

State-owned power utility Eskom on September 19 launched three programmes to procure more than 1 000 MW for the national grid, which will initially focus on generators capable of supplying more... 

President Ramaphosa announced in his address of 25 July 2022 that in order to end loadshedding it was urgently necessary to add more capacity to the grid. This would be achieved by accelerating... 

An internal engineering cost study (ECS) for a first-stage shredding plant, of a potential 50 t/d integrated lithium-ion battery recycling operation in Germany, has placed a capital cost of... 

Work on the Los Pelambres desalination plant project, in Chile, has been placed on hold, to allow for the recovery of equipment that sunk when a construction platform collapsed last month. On... 

With the ever-present threat of last-minute load shedding, more South Africans are turning to various ‘off-grid’ solutions to limit the disruption to daily life. Major retailers have reported... 

Orchards Clinic, a new clinic on Louis Botha Avenue. A much stronger public presence through the architectural design and street frontage onto Louis Botha Avenue. The vibrant, primary healthcare... 

In focusing on energy efficiency, Zest WEG, a subsidiary of Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is helping the South African mining industry reduce its load on the country’s fragile... 

Diversified minerals and energy company Exxaro is eyeing green hydrogen, new Exxaro CEO Dr Nombasa Tsengwa disclosed on Thursday when the JSE-listed company reported 147%-higher half-year group... 

Microgrids are a good energy solution for mines A microgrid is a combination and coordination of generation, storage and load assets in a power system that is completely customised and self-sustained. 

Vert Energy is participating at this year’s Electra Mining Exhibition, to be held at Nasrec in Johannesburg from 5 - 9 September 2022 (Hall 6, Stand G18). As electro-mechanical solutions providers... 

From a high level the energy transition pathway for South Africa is clear. The country needs to shift from a highly centralised, top-down market structure to a more decentralised and bidirectional... 

Clean energy provider Sosimple Energy is protecting businesses in South Africa against rising electricity prices, helping them to save money through its solar installation offerings. The offering,... 

Humans have known about the importance of clean water for millennia. Yet modern water treatment would be the envy of past civilisations. Through chemicals such as chlorine, we've curtailed the... 

Diversified minerals and energy company Exxaro is eyeing green hydrogen, new Exxaro CEO Dr Nombasa Tsengwa disclosed on Thursday when the JSE-listed company reported 147%-higher half-year group... 

Chile's environmental regulator said Tuesday it launched an investigation after tidal waves caused the collapse of a construction platform belonging to an Antofagasta Minerals project in the... 

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 

SOLARWORLD Africa unpacks options for households and small businesses Eskom has announced the start of loadshedding again and the reality of ongoing blackouts remains ever-present for South... 

Over the past 12 years Zest WEG, the South African subsidiary of Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, has evolved from being primarily a sales and distribution company to a fully-fledged... 

While logistics real estate continues to do well and the office market is slowly improving, the operating environment for real estate owners and occupiers remains constrained. This is further... 

The solid performance of Multotec’s pulping chutes at Ekapa’s diamond treatment operation in Kimberley over the past couple of years has opened the door to quicker and more cost effective fines... 

Gold miner Evolution Mining will look to capitalise on the pumped hydro opportunity presented at its Mt Rawdon mine, in Queensland. The company is currently undertaking the feasibility of a 1GW... 

Keep the lights on and your family warm with these safety tips for operating your generator  The latest round of daily load-shedding this winter, ranging from Stage 2 to Stage 6, has left many... 

By Mr Larry Crisp Communications Manager, Department of Water and Sanitation, Free State Electricity has become an integral part of our daily lives. We use it to warm our water through geysers or...