Sabrina Jardim

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Sabrina Jardim

Sabrina Jardim is a Creamer Media Online Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

Creecy encourages road user behaviour change as she discusses Moloto road progress

4th November 2024 Significant progress has been made on the R15-billion upgrade of the Moloto road which, once completed, is expected to help improve safety on one of the country’s most dangerous roads, remarked Transport Minister Barbara Creecy during an inspection of the 138 km stretch of road spanning Gauteng,... →

Rome Resources appoints chairperson

4th November 2024 Aim-listed Rome Resources has appointed Klaus Eckhof as director and nonexecutive chairperson. "I am delighted to be joining the board at this exciting time for the business. I look forward to using my deep experience and expertise in both the Democratic Republic of Congo and in mineral... →

US startup developing technology to resolve hydrogen storage challenges

1st November 2024 One of the biggest challenges hindering the wider adoption of hydrogen is safe and efficient storage, which often involves compressing or liquefying and requires a significant amount of energy, making it generally expensive and inefficient. Leveraging nano-engineered reticular materials,... →

H2MOF chief technical officer Neel Sirosh

ALPLA opens €60m recycling plant in KZN

1st November 2024 Plastic packaging and recycling company ALPLA has opened a new 90 000 m2 recycling plant, following an investment of €60-million, in Balito, KwaZulu-Natal. From next year, the company says, the ALPLArecycling division is expected produce up to 35 000 t of recycled polyethylene terephthalate... →

Photo by ALPLA
ALPLArecycling South Africa MD Gerhard Meyringer; Department of Trade and Industry deputy director Nicholas Pule; Austrian Ambassador to South Africa Romana Königsbrun; ALPLA Group chairperson Günther Lehner; ALPLArecycling South Africa commercial director Bevlen Sudhu, ALPLArecycling Division MD Dietmar Marin

Petra’s Finsch mine completes road upgrade

1st November 2024 London-listed Petra Diamonds’ Finsch mine has completed the MacKenzie road upgrade project in Danielskuil, in the Northern Cape. The project, valued at R6.2-million, was undertaken as part of the mine’s social and labour plan commitments and responds to key priorities in the Kgatelopele local... →

From left: Taanil Construction project contractor Walied Devajee; Kgatelopele local municipality corporate director and projects administrator Mildred Likotsi; executive committee member and Ward 3 Councillor Ansie van Zyl; Ward 4 Councillor Jan Slinger; Kgatelopele local municipality executive mayor and Ward 5 Councillor Irene Williams; Finsch operations executive Jaison Rajan; council whip and Ward 2 Councillor Ronel Haai; Finsch diamond mine National Union of Mineworkers representative Michelle Moeti; and MDV Kalahari Consulting Engineers project engineer Brian Bensley

Openpit mining at Marula’s Kinusi continues according to plan

31st October 2024 Africa-focused mining and development company Marula Mining has reported that conventional openpit mining of the No 4 Pit, at its Kinusi copper mine, in Tanzania, has been ongoing, with shallow drilling and blasting of the exposed high-grade copper mineralisation by the company's partner Takela... →

Eskom commends Saps as three people are arrested for theft of cable drums

31st October 2024 State-owned utility Eskom says three suspects have been arrested by members of the South African Police Service (Saps), in Pretoria, in connection with the theft of drums of cable belonging to Eskom. The arrests follow an armed robbery incident that occurred at the Wolmaransstad Customer Network... →

South Africa needs significantly more energy supply to support future growth

29th October 2024 South Africa will only meet its current energy demand requirement by 2040, according to a report by Standard Bank and Cresco Group. The market assessment of South Africa indicates solar PV nd wind installed capacity, utility and rooftop, will increase from 10 GW this year, to 37 GW by 2030 and 77... →

Standard Bank head of power Rentia van Tonder

Sylvania reports 12% q/q production increase at SDO

29th October 2024 Aim-listed Sylvania Platinum’s Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO), in South Africa, has produced 19 160 oz of platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E) platinum group metal (PGM) in the quarter ended September 30 – the first quarter of its 2025 financial year. Production was 12% higher... →

SAWEA says public procurement programme reforms a step in the right direction

29th October 2024 The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has acknowledged the key interventions to reform the public procurement programme announced by Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa during a media briefing on October 21. SAWEA says these interventions, which were developed... →

Resolute reports mixed quarter amid heavy rainfalls at Mako

29th October 2024 ASX-listed gold miner Resolute Mining has reported a mixed performance for the quarter ended September 30, as unprecedented rains affected mining operations at Mako, in Senegal, and the oxide operation in Syama, Mali. The company poured 85 043 oz of gold for the quarter, slightly below... →

Renewables, wheeling agreements could help local manufacturers

29th October 2024 The success of the manufacturing sector, which plays an important role in economic development and is important for job creation, depends on reliable, stable and affordable energy supply. Manufacturers in South Africa could benefit from investing in renewable energy to not only provide that... →

Etana Energy CEO Evan Rice

African countries urged to invest in critical minerals beneficiation

29th October 2024 Africa has the potential to play a significant role in the global energy transition, given its endowment of critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt; however, realising the full potential of these resources requires a strategic approach to developing manufacturing capacity and scaling up... →

Caracal granted mining licence for Tanzania project

29th October 2024 London-listed Caracal Gold has been granted a mining licence for the Kanegele project, in Tanzania. Following the formal application of two mining licences submitted in December 2023, Caracal subsidiary Tyacks Gold has successfully secured the first mining licence for the Kanegele project,... →

Meeting final six FATF action items a ‘difficult challenge’ – Treasury

28th October 2024 National Treasury has welcomed the progress made by all agencies in ensuring South Africa now meets 16 of the 22 action items required for the country to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Only six action items remain and, while South Africa is working hard to address all... →

Lexington appoints consultancy to establish exploration target for Bothaville project

28th October 2024 Aim-listed Lexington Gold has appointed geological consultancy firm Dunrose Trading 186 – trading as Shango Solutions – to review all historical exploration undertaken on certain South African projects held through its 74%-owned White River Exploration (WRE) subsidiary, with a view to updating... →

Akobo reports gold output of nearly 3 kg for October

28th October 2024 Gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals has reported total production of 2.83 kg of gold at its Segele mine, in Ethiopia, in October. Akobo says this marks a significant milestone in ramp-up and commissioning activities, underscoring its operational capabilities. →

Octodec announces dual role for Erasmus as it positions itself for growth

28th October 2024 JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Octodec Investments has announced that incoming executive FD and debt officer Riaan Erasmus will also assume the position of deputy CEO, with effect from November 30. The company says this is in line with its long-term succession plan aimed at... →

Ramaphosa appoints Olver as new PCC deputy chairperson

28th October 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Crispian Olver as the new deputy chairperson of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), with effect from January 1, 2025. This follows the retirement of Valli Moosa, who served as PCC deputy chairperson since its inception in 2020. →

Dr Crispian Olver

TNPA expecting 268 passenger liners this cruise season

28th October 2024 The docking of the World Odyssey at the Port of Cape Town signifies the beginning of South Africa’s cruise season, which will see the docking and sailing of 268 passenger liners at the commercial seaports operated by State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). Sailing under the flag of... →

L2D makes strides in sustainability, reports retail portfolio healthy

25th October 2024 As part of its sustainability efforts, Liberty 2 Degrees (L2D) expects to complete its solar energy rollout of 17 MW across its retail centres by the end of 2025, which will reduce its overall energy consumption by about 16% to 17%, said L2D lead sustainability specialist Brian Unsted. During a... →

L2D chief commercial officer José Snyders

Evolving retail landscapes call for greater emphasis on convenience, consumer experience

25th October 2024 Amid evolving consumer trends in the retail space, physical retail has witnessed a resurgence in recent years, while online shopping has decreased globally this year, Standard Bank behavioural science and innovation head Shalia Naidoo has said. During a media roundtable hosted by Liberty 2... →

Standard Bank behavioural science and innovation head Shalia Naidoo

CGS provides expert insights on critical minerals

25th October 2024 While South Africa is well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the increasing demand for critical minerals globally, issues such as the need for skills development, suitable technologies and clear regulatory frameworks were discussed during the fourth session of this... →

GoSolr report highlights role of solar in mitigating climate change

22nd October 2024 Amid the escalating need for sustainability practices across various industries, solar power is poised to play a key role in securing long-term, sustainable solutions for South Africa, not only for energy security, but also to help mitigate climate change impacts. This is the focus of residential... →

GoSolr CEO Andrew Middleton

ArcelorMittal South Africa works to address skills gap through artisan training

18th October 2024 With South Africa facing a critical shortage of skilled and qualified artisans and engineers, steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) fully Quality Council for Trades and Occupations- (QCTO-) accredited Engineering Academy, based in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, offers artisan training to... →

Forum discusses public transport challenges, opportunities

16th October 2024 Though South African public transport has historically been underfunded and infrastructure under-maintained, the democratic government has learned valuable lessons that can guide future planning and investment, City of Cape Town (CoCT) executive director for urban mobility Dalene Campbell notes.... →

New finance series launched to assist female-led SMMEs

16th October 2024 The African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and the Banking Association South Africa (Basa) launched the Affirmative Action for Women in Africa (Afawa) Finance Series during a conference, in Johannesburg, on October 15. The three-day Afawa Finance Series aims to promote... →

Steenkamp reflects on mining career

11th October 2024 With plans to step down at the end of the year, following a successful career in the mining sector, Harmony Gold CEO and executive director Peter Steenkamp has reflected on his career. In a conversation with Joburg Indaba chairperson and mining luminary Bernard Swanepoel on the first day of the... →

Harmony Gold CEO and executive director Peter Steenkamp

PGMs to have long-term future despite short-term challenges

11th October 2024 Despite having important applications in sectors such as electronics, technology and jewellery, PGMs have faced significant challenges as a sector, which are expected to persist over the short term, Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) CEO Craig Miller says. In a recent discussion at the Joburg... →

Anglo American Platinum CEO Craig Miller

DFC commits a $40m facility to energy aggregator and trader GreenCo

11th October 2024 Africa GreenCo Group (GreenCo), an energy aggregator and trader in Southern Africa, has partnered with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to promote increased renewable energy demand and a stable renewable energy market across Southern Africa. GreenCo says this strategic... →

SANSA, NASA to establish an antenna facility in the Western Cape

11th October 2024 The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has signed an agreement with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a NASA antenna facility at the Matjiesfontein (MTJ) site, in the Western Cape, marking a major milestone in South Africa’s participation in... →

WWF data shows significant decline in monitored wildlife populations

11th October 2024 The average size of monitored wildlife populations has declined by 73% in the 50 years from 1970 to 2020, global conservation organisation the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF’s) latest Living Planet Index (LPI) shows. The fifteenth edition of the WWF’s biennial flagship publication, the ‘Living... →

WWF South Africa CEO Dr Morné du Plessis

How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers

11th October 2024 As the global mining industry increasingly adopts technology, such as AI and automation, partnerships between academia and industry are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous professional development of mining engineers. South Africa produces 200 to 250 mining engineering... →

MINING ENGINEERS OF THE FUTURE Given the global competition for resources and professionals, mining education is under pressure to address niche areas and equip graduates with technical expertise and industry-specific skills

How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers

11th October 2024 As the global mining industry increasingly adopts technology, such as AI and automation, partnerships between academia and industry are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous professional development of mining engineers. South Africa produces 200 to 250 mining engineering... →

MINING ENGINEERS OF THE FUTURE Given the global competition for resources and professionals, mining education is under pressure to address niche areas and equip graduates with technical expertise and industry-specific skills

Summit to highlight the role of Africa’s critical minerals in the energy transition

9th October 2024 Amid an increasing demand for critical minerals globally, the second edition of the African Critical Minerals Summit (ACMS) – held in partnership with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy and the Minerals Council South Africa – was launched on October 9. The ACMS, to be held at the... →

Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) Centre of Excellence in Integrated Mineral and Energy Resource Analysis (Cimera) director Professor Nicola Wagner

Blencowe receives global MSP accreditation

8th October 2024 London-listed Blencowe Resources has received full Mineral Services Partnership (MSP) accreditation for its Orom-Cross graphite project, in Uganda. The MSP, a global initiative backed by 14 countries and the EU, promotes public and private investment in responsible critical minerals supply... →

Akobo Minerals produces first gold bar at Segele

8th October 2024 Gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals has produced the first gold bar from its Segele mine, in Ethiopia. The company says this significant milestone marks the beginning of gold production as it moves forward with its operational plans. →

EWSETA joins German delegation at energy training centre

8th October 2024 After being transformed from a rundown residential property in Benoni, Gauteng, into a ‘cutting-edge’ energy training centre, the Institute of Energy Professionals Africa’s (IEPA’s) International Energy Training Centre was visited by a German delegation with the Energy and Water Sector Education... →

Atlantic Lithium granted mine operating permit for Ewoyaa

8th October 2024 The Minerals Commission of Ghana has issued a mine operating permit in respect of Atlantic Lithium’s flagship Ewoyaa project. The mine operating permit serves as the final regulatory approval required by the company ahead of beginning construction of the project, comprising the Ewoyaa lithium... →

Nordex joins industry in call for swift approval of curtailment framework

8th October 2024 Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex South Africa has joined the country’s wind industry members in calling for the swift approval of a curtailment framework. In an October 8 media release, Nordex says the framework, currently under review, is seen as an important step to unlocking greater grid... →

South Africa remains attractive mining investment destination – Mantashe

4th October 2024 Despite the South African mining industry having recorded two months of decline in production across some sectors such as coal and iron-ore, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has assured industry players that the local mining industry is “alive and kicking.” During his... →

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe

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