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Plastics SA announces winners of Caroline Reid Awards and launches Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week as part of Mandela Day activities
20th July 2023

Plastics SA announced the winners of the 2023 Caroline Reid Awards and officially launched Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week 2023 as part of the 2nd Annual Mandela Day activities which took place on 18... 


Groundbreaking First Ammonia Engine Test Completed
Groundbreaking First Ammonia Engine Test Completed
14th July 2023

Successful ammonia combustion in MAN B&W two-stroke engine marks ‘historic’ step for company and maritime sector  MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful first running of a test engine on... 


Proudly South African manufacturer of metal pressings, hose clamps
Proudly South African manufacturer of metal pressings, hose clamps
14th July 2023

For over 50 years UNIVERSAL CLIPS have been the trusted South African manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of hose clamps and specialist metal pressings. Based in Gauteng our products are... 


A showdown in Jamaica is deciding the fate of the deep ocean
12th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

In June, the United Nations approved a landmark treaty to preserve ocean biodiversity, seeming to augur a transformation in how countries and corporations do business on the high seas. But as the... 


Deep-sea mining: a new gold rush or environmental disaster?
Deep-sea mining: a new gold rush or environmental disaster?
11th July 2023 By: Reuters

In the depths of the Pacific Ocean between Mexico and Hawaii, trillions of potato-shaped rocks are scattered across the seabed - containing minerals such as nickel, cobalt and manganese vital for... 


Deep-sea metal rush in doubt as regulatory body meets
7th July 2023 By: Reuters

Plans to extract minerals from the ocean floor are expected to be put on hold next week at a meeting of the U.N. body regulating the sector, with environmental and economic risks threatening to... 


Green-energy-powered ship docks in Cape Town, vessel number two in the works
7th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

The zero-emission, green-energy-powered Energy Observer (EO) earlier this month docked in Cape Town for a visit of just more than a week. The vessel, which acts as an on-the-water laboratory able... 


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The GreenTech Catalogue – Catalonia
6th July 2023

The GreenTech Catalogue: an interactive tool showcasing 121 innovative solutions from leading providers from Barcelona-Catalonia Do you need new technology solutions based on green values? Are you... 


BC ports strike dealing a blow to Canada’s mining reputation, warns MAC
BC ports strike dealing a blow to Canada’s mining reputation, warns MAC
4th July 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The strike by workers at some of British Columbia’s busiest ports continued into its fourth day on Tuesday, prompting growing apprehension from the Mining Association of Canada (MAC). The MAC has... 


De Beers Group CFO Sarah Kuijlaars.
De Beers commits billion pula upfront to diamonds-for-development in Botswana
3rd July 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The De Beers Group, which concluded in principle diamond sales and mining agreements with the government of Botswana at the weekend, has committed a billion pula (R1.4-billion) upfront to fund the... 


De Beers Group CEO Al Cook.
De Beers, Botswana agree in principle on sales, mining licences
3rd July 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Diamond mining and marketing company De Beers and the Botswana government have reached an in principle agreement on a 25-year extension of the Debswana mining licences, through to 2054, and a new... 


Local plastic industry leaders attend the intergovernmental negotiating committee on plastic pollution
26th June 2023

Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the South African plastics industry, has released its official response following the second session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC)... 


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Transnet expands manganese corridor for longer trains
23rd June 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

To boost the South African economy, State-owned rail company Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has extended its Mamathwane crossing loop – a key manganese rail corridor, originating in the Northern Cape... 


Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking infrastructure, energy and telecommunications head Mike Peo.
Green hydrogen presenting South Africa with good target point – Nedbank
22nd June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Green hydrogen is presenting South Africa with a good target point at a time when the African continent is on the cusp of a massive revolution in the energy space. “For South Africa in particular,... 


SKF boosts its condition monitoring portfolio with the latest and most powerful diagnostic tool - SKF Microlog Analyzer dBX  
20th June 2023

SKF has extended its Microlog Analyzer family of data collection devices with the recent introduction of the new SKF Microlog Analyzer dBX. This powerful tool offers faster measurement collection... 


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Taking oil out of bitumen
16th June 2023

Instant Bio-Bitumen, a carbon-negative alternative to conventional bitumen derived from the refining of crude oil for use as the binder in asphalt products, is currently being tested by asphalt... 


Stainless Steel: The Cost Competitive Corrosion Efficient Solution
9th June 2023

Corrosion is the natural, gradual deterioration of metals reacting with their environment. It degrades the useful properties of metals and structures including their strength and structural... 


ECO EMITTER
It is an engineered device designed to provide corrosion protection for sensitive assets
Firm promotes multimetal corrosion protection
9th June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Branching from US manufacturer Cortec’s EcoEarth line, the EcoEmitter is a specially engineered device designed to provide corrosion protection for sensitive assets such as electronic and optical... 


An image of Kenmare Resources' mineral separation process
Unlocking opportunities through addressing regional issues
9th June 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite growth in the Mozambique mining industry, operations continue to encounter challenges – such as poor public infrastructure, inefficient logistics networks, equipment supply constraints and... 


Gert Roselt
Climbing the ladder from apprentice auto electrician to CEO
9th June 2023

Gert Roselt started his career as an apprentice auto electrician for Kuruman Auto and has successfully climbed the ladder to become CEO of Probe IMT Group. He shares his career journey with... 


Dan Ngakane
AMSOL appoints Dan Ngakane as new Chief Executive Officer
7th June 2023

African Marine Solutions Group (Pty) Ltd [AMSOL], a market leader in marine solutions in Africa, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Ngakane to the role of Chief Executive Officer,... 


Hydrogen and downstream mineral processing targeted in new hub
30th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Renewable hydrogen, future facing minerals processing and shipbuilding and sustainment has been identified as the three industries targeted by the Western Australian government to transform the... 


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Risk solutions provider growing African footprint
26th May 2023 By: Halima Frost

Since its establishment in 2021, risk mitigation solutions provider Africa Speciality Risk (ASR) has set its sights on consolidating its underwriting activities in South Africa as part of its... 


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Offshore oil and gas continue to make waves
24th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A new report from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has highlighted the growth of Australia’s offshore gas industry. The AIMS Index of Marine Industry 2023 noted that despite the... 


Image of lithium ore
Finniss lithium project, Australia – update
19th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Northern Territory government has granted Core Lithium mining approval for its BP33 underground mine. 


SKF’s most powerful diagnostic tool, the SKF Microlog Analyzer dBX, added to the condition monitoring portfolio
12th May 2023

Building on decades of experience supporting customers to optimize their maintenance activities based on condition monitoring, SKF is today releasing to the market the new SKF Microlog Analyzer... 


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Through the filter of localisation, materials are produced in South Africa
Workboats advance development
12th May 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Lightweight workboats have gained popularity as a versatile and cost-effective solution to transportation and cargo delivery in regions with limited infrastructure. They offer numerous advantages,... 


An image of BMG’s Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioners
Hydraulic tools deliver accuracy in demanding applications
12th May 2023

Industrial equipment supplier BMG offers a range of solutions from bolted solutions specialist Nord-Lock including Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioning tools.  These can be used to tighten bolts... 


Vodacom South Africa, WWF recommit to finding tech solutions to preserve oceans
12th May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Vodacom South Africa and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) South Africa has recommitted to its decade-long first-of-its-kind global partnership to leverage technology and education to protect... 


Image of gold bars from the Sabodala-Massawa gold project
Sabodala-Massawa gold mine expansion, Senegal – update
12th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Endeavour Mining has reported that the project is progressing well. 


Port development framework plans roadshow kicks off in the Eastern Cape
9th May 2023

Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port Development Framework Plans (PDFP) Roadshows are underway, with the first session held in East London on 3 May 2023 and Gqeberha on 5 May 2023,... 


Provaris working towards exports in 2027
8th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Provaris Energy is targeting the first hydrogen exports from a joint venture in Norway by 2027, following a positive prefeasibility study (PFS). The PFS, in partnership with Norwegian... 


Plastics SA leads the charge in combating plastic pollution on World Environment Day and World Oceans Day
5th May 2023

Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the South African plastics industry, is proud to announce its commitment to combating plastic pollution on World Environment Day on 5 June and World... 


Born in Cape Town and now cleaning waterbodies worldwide – meet the WasteShark
5th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

It’s like a Roomba for water, and it has its roots in Cape Town. If you don’t know what a Roomba is, it is a robotic vacuum cleaner that hoovers your carpets and floors autonomously.  


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Tormin Mineral Sands Operation, South Africa
5th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A mineral sands project in Cape Town, on the West Coast of South Africa. 


New Floodlights for Hartleyvale Stadium
25th April 2023

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED floodlighting solution for the Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town, Western Cape. This stadium is the home of Hockey in the Western Cape and is where all... 


Three local plastic industry heavyweights join the fight against plastic pollution
25th April 2023

Three new companies have joined the fight against plastic pollution by signing the Operational Clean Sweep (OCS) pledge in Southern Africa. The Association of Rotational Moulders of Southern Africa... 


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M&D acquires specialist bulk tankage contractor Efficient TROTECH
21st April 2023

M&D Construction Group has acquired 100% of Efficient TROTECH, the country’s leading supplier of bulk tank design, procurement and construction services to the petrochemical and energy industries.... 


From top left clockwise are Anglo's Duncan Wanblad, Anik Michaud, Matt Daley and Stephen Pearce.
Anglo’s 680 MW prioritised first-wave renewable energy projects on way
19th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Listed as a 2023 priority by Anglo American is getting the first wave of the renewable energy ecosystem projects under way in South Africa. The first wave of 680 MW renewable energy projects being... 


New online course launched to help fill offshore wind’s 1-million-person skills gap 
18th April 2023

Offshore Wind Learning is an affordable and accessible online course that aims to attract the nearly 1 million people needed by the end of this decade to meet growing offshore wind demand.... 


Atlas Copco Compressor Technique’s Industrial Air team is equipped to meet industry’s growing appetite for green, efficient compressed air solutions
13th April 2023

The global drive by industry towards greener, more efficient product solutions addresses two very important mandates namely optimised operations to remain profitable and environmental compliance to... 


Additional 8.56bn m3 of wastewater must be retreated each year to meet SDGs by 2030, says ABB
7th April 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

New research has revealed that global wastewater treatment capacity needs to increase by 8.56-billion cubic metres every year to meet the 2030 ambitions outlined in the Sustainable Development... 


Image of drill core from the Kola potash project
Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
7th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Discussions are continuing towards finalising terms for the engineering, procurement and construction contract at Kola. 


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