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Construction waste is being repurposed into eco-friendly building blocks for low-cost Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) housing through a Department of Science, Technology and...
(Virtual Showroom) Water is the lifeblood of any major city. It fuels industries, sustains households, and is integral to sanitation and public health. In South Africa’s large metropolitan...
(Virtual Showroom) WearCheck Water, a division of leading condition monitoring specialist, WearCheck, has expanded its expertise in water analysis with the introduction of Legionella pneumophila...
Research and development organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) partnered with nonprofit organisation Use-It Waste Beneficiation and building solutions company Key...
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The Qaqa Diamond Mine is owned by Morafe Group of Companies (75%) and the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho (25%). Morafe Group was granted a 10 year Mining Lease by Government of Lesotho. Qaqa...
While there is strong demand for gas for industrial and commercial uses in South Africa – and no shortage of finance for upstream oil and gas projects – the country has yet to take meaningful steps...
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The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has issued an urgent warning to the plastic pipe industry, cautioning against the growing and dangerous trend of manufacturing...
Several resolutions emerged from the National Water and Sanitation Indaba, held from March 27 to 28, to reverse the significant deterioration in South Africa’s water sector over the past few years....
( Virtual showroom ) Makabongwe Nomatye, Director at Sojaji Pty Ltd., says his business is booming and growing faster than ever before now that he’s invested in the right equipment for his needs –...
To revive the South African steel and stainless-steel industry, reduce job losses therein, and improve support for local manufacturing of stainless-steel goods, International Zinc Association...
Off-grid sanitation technology is now operational at two pilot sites in Strandfontein and Macassar, with three new sites to be added by the end of June, says the City of Cape Town (CoCT). The city...
Codelco has agreed to supply copper concentrate to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s smelter in India, as part of a push by the world’s biggest copper miner to open up new markets. The Chilean...
ASX-listed Burgundy Diamond Mines has navigated a turbulent diamond market with resilience, reporting a modest revenue decline despite broader industry struggles. The company’s flagship Ekati...
Battery materials company Euro Manganese has secured a key designation for its Chvaletice project.
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday invoked emergency powers to boost domestic production of critical minerals used widely across the economy as part of a broad effort to offset China's...
Following ongoing water supply disruptions in eThekwini, in KwaZulu-Natal, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Deputy Minister David Mahlobo convened an urgent meeting with eThekwini...
As South Africa marks National Water Week (20 - 26 March 2025) and World Water Day (22 March 2025), citizens are urged to use water sparingly and support initiatives aimed at conserving the...
President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on steel and aluminum imports came into force Wednesday, extending his trade wars to more of the US’s top trading partners in a risky bid to revive an...
The results of the pilot testing of a new Proudly South African smelting technology, which lowers electricity usage and has the potential to render local ferroalloy beneficiation globally...
As the world celebrates World Water Day on 22 March 2025, the spotlight once again turns to the importance of reliable and safe water infrastructure. In South Africa and globally, polyvinyl...
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Reported as an “industry first” in Southern Africa, silicomanganese slag, a by-product of ferromanganese alloy and steel production, has been used as construction material in a 2 km stretch of road...
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed an online tool that enables abalone farmers along South Africa’s coast to leverage ocean colour maps to track marine algal...
Engen has stepped in to address pressing water issues at Edward Matyeka Primary and Siyanqoba Secondary Schools in Emalahleni, Witbank ensuring a reliable supply of clean water for learners and...
The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has reported significant growth in the demand for large diameter plastic pipes, highlighting an industry-wide shift towards more...
The recently revised code of conduct of South African industry body Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) is expected to significantly boost the accountability of pipe...
The City of Cape Town’s Department of Water and Sanitation Directorate is accelerating its sewer and water pipe replacement efforts for the 2024/25 financial year by investing just over...
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When the Department of Transport (DoT) launched the Vala Zonke pothole reporting and repair programme nationwide in August 2022, it was widely seen as a positive sign of government’s taking...
As pipe, tubes and hose manufacturer and supplier Astore Keymak celebrates its 40th anniversary in October 2025, the company reflects on a legacy of innovation, quality and service that has made it...
By providing tailored, value-added services that complement its world-class lubricants, FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA ensures that clients achieve greater productivity, reduced downtime, and...
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Construction and mining services company Concor won two prestigious Construction World Best Projects 2024 Awards for its impressive work, undertaken in joint venture with Lubocon Civils, on the Ash...
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Gauteng, South Africa’s most populous province and economic hub, eagerly anticipates a significant inflow of additional water in 2028 from the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project...
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