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KAREN KING
Maintaining an accurate process flow diagram and water balance are key to mine water planning
Water-related planning essential for mines
8th May 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

As mining operations are extremely water-intensive and -dependent, it is important to have a good understanding of water sources, movement and discharge at the mine, say engineering consultants... 


Vishaal Lutchman
Vishaal Lutchman
17th April 2020

This week we profile Vishaal Lutchman, CEO of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, a voluntary association with about 15 000 members that provide technical leadership in support and... 


CONSTRUCTIVE BUILDING
Implementing a sustainable building philosophy provides value-add throughout the value chain
Building for sustainability promotes valuable returns
3rd April 2020

There is a direct link between the stability of an economy and ongoing development, says consulting engineers firm WSP Africa structures regional director Johan Piekaar. Currently, the local... 


Vishaal Lutchman
SAICE appoints new CEO to drive organisation’s vision
3rd April 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) on Friday announced that its executive board has appointed Vishaal Lutchman as CEO. Lutchman previously held the position of divisional... 


MARTHINUS RETIEF Africa’s ports need to be larger and deeper to accommodate larger vessels to improve their connectivity to global maritime trade
Various trends shaping Africa’s port infrastructure
27th March 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

The development of inland container terminals, or dry ports, to decongest port traffic is a trend that is gaining significant traction in Africa, says WSP Africa maritime technical director... 


Eskom graft probe widens into contracts with global partners
16th March 2020 By: Bloomberg

Eskom Holdings contracts with five international companies will be scrutinized by South African state investigators as part of a widening probe into graft at the debt-laden State-owned utility. The... 


Dundas ilmenite project, Greenland
Dundas ilmenite project, Greenland
14th February 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The Environmental Agency for Mineral Resource Activities of Greenland has confirmed the environmental-impact assessment for the project to comply with guidelines for public consultation purposes. 


EIA for Bluejay’s Dundas ready for public consultation
EIA for Bluejay’s Dundas ready for public consultation
5th February 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The Environmental Agency for Mineral Resource Activities of Greenland has confirmed exploration and development company Bluejay Mining’s environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Dundas... 


Cariboo gold project, Canada
Cariboo gold project, Canada
20th September 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has outlined a solid base case for significant and profitable gold production at the Cariboo project. 


Diversity and inclusion front and centre at IMARC
10th September 2019

Championing diversity and inclusion in the mining industry means challenging stereotypes, being uncomfortable and rejecting tick-a-box solutions. Promises made must be kept, programs started must... 


Misconceptions around AMD remain a threat to the environment
23rd August 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Acid mine drainage (AMD) has become one of South Africa’s largest environmental threats, as AMD has caused considerable damage to the natural environment and communities living near mining areas,... 


GRID GANG
The WSP team working on improving the power grid in Zimbabwe
WSP remains proactive in slow market
28th June 2019 By: Halima Frost

Amid the pressures in the built environment, professional services provider WSP is proactively looking for opportunities to diversify and alternative ways of conducting its business to improve... 


ALISON GROVES
While the demand for new green buildings continues to grow, it will not replace the importance of the existing building stock
Green buildings rising
14th June 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

As the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) introduces more rating tools, the construction industry’s uptake of green building is “sky rocketing”, says professional services firm WSP... 


Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia
Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia
31st May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A strategic assessment of the Ardmore phosphate rock project has been completed. 


KAREN KING The environment has benefited from the stricter legislation that governs how mines should treat their water
Alternative water treatment pursued
3rd May 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Mine managers are investigating the use of existing wetlands or creating wetlands to passively treat some of their used water, thereby reducing the volume of water that needs to be actively treated... 


Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia
Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia
12th April 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Centrex Metals is on track to deliver its first shipments to customers this year. 


MATHIEU DU PLOOY

WSP’s focus on the African continent is more sector-based than geographical. We will follow the countries where the need is pressing
Digital tech can improve client and project interaction
5th April 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Professional services firm WSP is finding more opportunities to use emerging digital technologies in delivering engineering and infrastructure projects globally, points out WSP in Africa MD Mathieu... 


WASTE REDUCTION Using cleaner production techniques, environmental control technologies and process re-engineering can further reduce waste output of mines
Industry adopting more sustainable approaches to mining activities
22nd March 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

As water balances are being calculated more precisely, the principles of reducing, reusing and recycling water are being adopted more strictly, as is the separation of clean from dirty water on... 


ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTS BEKA LEDpost bollards and LEDduo up- and downlighters illuminate the hotel
Energy efficient lighting solution successfully installed
22nd February 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Luminaires and glass-fibre-reinforced polyester poles manufacturer BEKA Schréder is proud to have worked with consulting engineers and project managers firm Bicon Consulting Engineers, consultant... 


IMPACT OF MINES
Mines should create projects that are designed and constructed to feed into the surrounding areas and communities and that reduce the impact of their operations on the natural environment
Microgrid hybrid solutions spark interest from mining companies
22nd February 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Although the development of microgrid hybrid power solutions in South African mines is still in its infancy, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm WSP Africa director Dinesh Buldoo says... 


Mining for coal still has a place in the power mix
12th February 2019

Wayne Lindecke, Director: Power Generation, WSP in Africa During the recent Investing in African Mining Indaba, concerns were noted on the impact that the move towards a ‘greener economy’ would... 


Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia
Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia
25th January 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The start-up operation at Ardmore is on track. 


ALISON GROVES
A focus on sustainability will help build cities and spaces for rural communities that are liveable and resilient
Cities need to invest up to $5.4tn a year to develop resilient infrastructure
9th November 2018 By: Schalk Burger

All forms of infrastructure are critical for the expected global urban growth, yet cities face a $4.5-trillion- to $5.4-trillion-a-year investment gap to develop resilient infrastructure. Smart... 


Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia
Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia
2nd November 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study has confirmed Ardmore as a high-quality asset. 


WSP takes Gold and Silver in the PMR.africa Awards
WSP takes Gold and Silver in the PMR.africa Awards
30th May 2018

WSP in Africa has received Gold and Silver accolades in the annual PMR.africa Business Excellence Awards, as announced on 21 May. “We are very honoured by and proud to have received of these... 


POWER OF NATURE
Many African leaders have realised the crucial role that renewable energy can and will play in bringing power to their people
Renewable energy crucial to Africa’s power
20th April 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Many African leaders have realised the crucial role that renewable energy can and will play in “bringing power to their people”, says multidisciplinary engineering consultancy WSP Africa power... 


DINESH BULDOO
Transmission and distribution networks are equally critical components to electrifying Africa
Investor interest in Africa’s power sectors remains significant
20th April 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Despite the downturn in commodity prices that led to more subdued growth in several of Africa’s resource-intense economies, there is still significant investor interest in Africa’s power sectors,... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
19th April 2018

This week: Strong rand eroding South African gold mines’ margins And, underground rail transport at local mines not being prioritised 


DINESH BULDOO
There is significant investor and developer interest in renewable-energy projects
Hybrid solutions to power Africa’s mining future
23rd February 2018 By: Paige Müller

African mining companies and investors have expressed increasing interest in hybrid energy solutions that show the potential to address off-peak demand challenges, says engineering consultant WSP... 


AUTOMATIC APPLICATION
The equipment requires no electrical supply or labour to operate
Company reaches 400-mark installation milestone
19th May 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Water solutions company Amanziflow Projects have installed more than 400 of its locally developed Fluid Dynamic Systems automatic diaphragm valves (FDS-DVs) across Southern Africa to date.  


GAS-TO-POWER PROGRAMME
The Department of Energy’s GPP will facilitate the construction of the base infrastructure to distribute gas to different sectors and industries
Diversified fuel source required to fuel local facilities
3rd February 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa requires a diversified fuel source for power generation, and natural gas is an ideal fuel, as several facilities in the country are compatible with natural gas to fuel power plants,... 


Water footprinting integral to water management systems
27th May 2016

Professional services firm WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff Africa have shifted focus to advising clients within the private sector to focus on their water strategies in order to sustainably manage water... 


BUYING INTO SAFETY 
Project managers are responsible for creating a culture of safety at project sites
Safety, risk ownership key to thriving projects
19th February 2016 By: Malusi Mkhize

Effective risk-mitigation measures and a sound safety-management system are integral to the development of a successful project, stipulates global mining and engineering planning and service... 


CAPACITY ASSESSMENT Freight demand information enables WSP to do a capacity analysis to determine how many vessel berths are going to be needed for the various commodity types coming into the ports
Consulting firm establishes framework agreement for National Port Plan
15th May 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

Engineering professional services and consulting firm WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff (WSP) was contracted by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) under the TNPA Managing Contractor Framework... 


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