Cameron Mackay

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Cameron Mackay

Cameron Mackay is a Creamer Media Senior Online Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

Miner implements measures to boost production

30th June 2023 Diamond miner Petra Diamonds improved its diamond mining performance in the third quarter of its 2023 financial year, to March this year, in the wake of lower production in the quarter prior. This improvement was effected despite halted operations at the company’s Koffiefontein mine and... →

Potential Agoa expulsion would add to South Africa’s growing chicken price problems

29th June 2023 Food importer Hume International logistics and operations director Roy Thomas stresses that the looming threat of South Africa’s expulsion from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) trade agreement with the US threatens to push the industry over the edge, risking meteoric rises in local... →

Hume International logistics and operations director Roy Thomas

Pick n Pay to buy Western Cape-based meat processing company

29th June 2023 Fast-moving consumer goods retailer Pick n Pay has concluded an agreement to acquire the business operations of abattoir and meat processing and packaging company the Tomis group of companies for up to R340-million. Tomis’ production facilities are situated in Wellington, in the Western Cape, and... →

PGI reports recovery in jewellery sector

29th June 2023 Marketing organisation Platinum Guild International (PGI) has noted a recovery in demand in the jewellery sector, led by gold jewellery, in the first quarter of this year. The organisation notes in its latest ‘Platinum Jewellery Business Review’ report that the recovery followed the end of... →

Galileo announce discovery and delineation of extensive gold targets

29th June 2023 Mineral exploration company Galileo Resources says a recently completed gold-in-soil geochemical survey in the area around the company’s Queen’s mine, near Bulawayo, in Zimbabwe, has been highly successful. “It has clearly defined a number of targets where we have gold associated with underlying... →

Marula seeks JSE listing, provides Kinusi exploration update

29th June 2023 Africa-focused mining and development company Marula Mining plans to apply for a dual-listing of its ordinary shares on the JSE and has appointed South African corporate advisory group Bridge Capital Advisors to manage and oversee the listing process. →

Marula Mining CEO Jason Brewer

Zikalala provides updates on infrastructure projects and initiatives

28th June 2023 Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala has assured the country that his department has plans in place to deal with the various infrastructural challenges. During a media briefing, in Johannesburg, on June 27, the Minister said infrastructure investment by the public sector was... →

Government, DPWI to take the lead in rebuilding the economy

27th June 2023 The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is invested in addressing governance and regulatory challenges that affect the construction sector, Minister Sihle Zikalala said in an address at the Big 5 Construct Southern Africa conference and exhibition on June 27. In a keynote... →

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala

Eskom welcomes DFFE's decision to grant postponement of Kusile minimum emission standards

26th June 2023 The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE's) National Air Quality Officer (NAQO) has granted State-owned power utility Eskom a postponement to meet minimum emission standards (MES) at the Kusile power station, in Mpumalanga, from June 5 this year to March 31, 2025. This... →

The Kusile power station

South Africa must not be complacent with reduced loadshedding – BLSA CEO

26th June 2023 Any reduction in loadshedding is welcome, but South Africa must not let it lull the country into complacency, stresses business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso in her latest weekly newsletter. She adds that south Africa’s electricity system remains unable to... →

SABS calls for local companies to implement whistleblowing management system

26th June 2023 Statutory body the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has published South African National Standard (SANS) 37002 whistleblowing management systems — guidelines. This document provides the framework and guidelines for any organisation to implement a whistleblowing management system based on... →

SABS has published SANS 37002 whistleblowing management systems — guidelines

ENGIE, Meridiam acquire BTE Renewables

26th June 2023 Green energy supplier ENGIE and global investor Meridiam have signed a sales and purchase agreement with global investor ACTIS for the acquisition of developer, owner and operator of renewable assets in Africa BTE Renewables. BTE Renewables also has an operating presence in South Africa and Kenya. →

Entries for Factory of the Year 2023 now open

26th June 2023 South Africa’s manufacturing sector experienced a four-month slump as of February this year, owing to continuous bouts of loadshedding and exacerbated by rising costs and interest rates. Global consulting firm Kearney principal Frances Phillips says this accelerates the need to identify gaps and... →

Sars’ Kieswetter elected chairperson of the World Customs Organisation

26th June 2023 The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has welcomed the election of Sars Commissioner Edward Kieswetter as chairperson of intergovernmental body the World Customs Organisation (WCO). The election took place on June 24, at the WCO’s Council session at its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. →

Afreximbank, Ghana Railway to develop western railway corridor

23rd June 2023 Pan-African financial institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and railway operator Ghana Railway have signed a project preparation facility head of terms agreement and pre-mandate letter to finance the development and implementation of an integrated 299 km standard gauge railway... →

Zinc demand, price outlooks deteriorating – BMI

23rd June 2023 In a report published this week, Fitch Solutions company BMI revised downward its average zinc price forecast for this year from $3 000/t to $2 550/t. This implies an average price of about $2 275/t from June to December this year. →

Local first policy drives Barrick’s procurement practices

23rd June 2023 Diversified miner Barrick Gold Corporation’s Lumwana copper mine has bought about $4.3-billion in goods and services from Zambian registered businesses since it went into production, in line with Barrick’s local procurement and economic development practices. Barrick president and CE Mark... →

Multotec’s 12-turn spiral goes to work in the mineral sands sector

23rd June 2023 Responding to the needs of the mineral sands sector, process equipment specialist Multotec has developed its first 12-turn spiral concentrator. Multotec Process Engineering GM Christina Ramotsabi says the HM12 spiral was designed and tested in-house, evolving from the company’s popular NHM heavy... →

Christina Ramotsabi, Multotec Process Engineering GM

WPIC reiterates platinum deficit forecast

23rd June 2023 The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) has reiterated its forecast of a record platinum market deficit of almost one-million ounces this year. The deficit is a result of strong 28% year-on-year growth in demand, in combination with a constrained outlook for supply, which is likely to be... →

Ivanhoe welcomes two African women leaders to its board

23rd June 2023 Canada-headquartered Ivanhoe Mines has announced the appointment of two distinguished female African leaders – Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Delphine Traoré – to the company’s board as independent directors. They were appointed following the company’s annual general meeting on June 22 and succeed... →

Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

DMRE investigating reported deaths of 31 Lesotho nationals in illegal Free State mine

23rd June 2023 The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) says inspectors have found high methane levels at an illegal mining operation, in Welkom, in the Free State, where at least 31 people are said to have died. Lesotho's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations in May informed the... →

Firm offers unique cutting service

23rd June 2023 Local water-jet cutting service provider MAXJET will be launching a new online store in early 2024 for an extensive catalogue that specifically targets clients abroad, owing to the weaker rand. “Once we have launched our store, we expect our MAX Exclusive range to expand considerably, taking full... →

CNC WATERJET CUTTING The brittle cutting process gives a satin finish, with no slag or heat affected zones

Collaboration key to boosting African capacity

23rd June 2023 Local industry body the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) wants the Welding Federation Africa (TWF) – formed in 2017 – to be a vehicle to improve the welding capacity of every African country that has TWF members, states SAIW executive director John Tarboton. “This is not in terms of... →

EMPOWERING AFRICA’S CAPACITY The TWF personnel qualification and certificate scheme is a vehicle to build, integrate and sustain welding skills and technical capacity development in Africa

Infrastructure needed to boost stagnant industry

23rd June 2023 Industry body Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) executive director John Tarboton stresses the need for more investment in local infrastructure to boost the prospects of the South African welding industry. “The activity in the welding industry is determined by activity in manufacturing,... →

ENHANCED TRAINING CAPABILITIES The SAIW has a robotic welder, and now offers a robotic welding course. SAIW also has virtual welders that can be used to help train welders

Company increases cutting capacity

23rd June 2023 Cutting service provider AquaJet completed a deal with a local supplier to procure its fifth waterjet cutting machine. The machine is a jetstream cutter that boasts an impressive 4 000 mm by 3 000 mm bed. →

R40m fund established to train young artisans

22nd June 2023 Industry body the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (Chieta) has signed a collaborative agreement with employment initiative the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) that will result in R40-million being invested into the establishment of a Youth in Chemicals programme to... →

NYDA CEO Waseem Carrim and Chieta CEO Yershen Pillay

Global trade growth resumes despite poor outlook – Unctad

22nd June 2023 Trade growth was positive for both goods and services in the first quarter of the year, intergovernmental organisation the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) reports in its latest global trade update. After the downturn in the second half of last year, world merchandise... →

Competition Tribunal dismisses case of alleged corruption in Eskom tender

22nd June 2023 Local regulatory body the Competition Tribunal has dismissed a case of collusive tendering through price fixing against four firms and three joint ventures (JVs) that participated in a 2015 Eskom tender. The tender was for the supply, transportation, delivery, installation and dismantling of... →

Afreximbank launches suite of digital services to promote AfCFTA functioning

22nd June 2023 Pan African financial institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, have launched the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG) – a suite of five digital platforms that have been designed as a single window to enable... →

Manufacturer innovates for energy, growing industries

2nd June 2023 The ongoing energy supply crisis in South Africa has put the spotlight on the importance of reliable and efficient renewable-energy systems, and the role of the mechanical seal industry in supporting this need, states mechanical seals technology provider AESSEAL marketing manager Jana Britz. As... →

LOCAL SKILLS CONTRIBUTION AESSEAL’s emphasis on training is crucial to ensuring proper installation, maintenance and operation of the company’s mechanical seals

Consultants can help country navigate energy minerals demand

26th May 2023 Owing to the increasing amount of mining activity expected in Botswana – particularly amid increasing demand for minerals such as coal and battery metals – specialist mining services provider Ukwazi mining and mineral project valuator Alan Clegg stresses the need for consultants to provide... →

DIVERSE MINERAL BENEFITS While Botswana’s mineral production was previously dominated by diamond production, there has recently been a resurgence in the country’s junior mining sector

Manganese project to capitalise on EV boom

26th May 2023 Battery metals developer Giyani Metals is positioning itself to be a sustainable, low-carbon producer of battery materials for the growing electric vehicle (EV) industry through the development of its K.Hill battery manganese project. The company will focus on leveraging its position as one of... →

INVESTOR-FRIENDLY DEVELOPMENT Giyani’s demonstration plant will provide a platform for de-risking K.Hill’s commercial development, and facilitate contracts with battery and OEM customers

Outsourced cooling can help market navigate challenges

19th May 2023 Refrigeration services provider Energy Partners (EP) Refrigeration GM Dawie Kriel stresses that constraints in the local market offer the company opportunities to provide innovative refrigeration and cooling solutions to help local companies mitigate loadshedding and meet economic challenges. One... →

MITIGATING CAPITAL COSTS Cooling as a Service benefits companies that lack the capital, technical skills and required capacity to manage these application

Lack of regulations hampers transition

19th May 2023 Industry body the South African Institute of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (SAIRAC) president Robert Fox stresses the need for government to implement regulations to compel local operators to transition to using newer and more environment-friendly refrigerants. Using more natural... →

Mining partnerships improve STEM skills

12th May 2023 Skills building programme TechnoGirl Trust is partnering with local mining companies to provide mentorship and other opportunities for young women interested in pursuing careers in the arenas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). “The state of STEM education opportunities... →

STAFF SITHOLE Mining partnerships offer young women the chance to gain hands-on experience in the field, learn about industry trends and advancements, and connect with potential employers

Colliery advances training and development

12th May 2023 Menar subsidiary Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC), in KwaZulu-Natal, has, in recent years, developed a track record of providing skills and career development opportunities for communities surrounding its mines. “Our skills development programmes – which include engineering, human resources,... →

PLUGGING THE SKILLS GAP ZAC’s interventions have helped to produce 35 graduates over the past two years, as Buyisile Celiwe Sithole was appointed as shaft boss for the Ngwabe shaft last year

Mining workforce trainer eyes capitalisation of African mining uptick

12th May 2023 Mining sector training solutions provider Prisma Training Solutions is hoping to position its tailored training solutions to capitalise on the expectation of an increase in mining activity in Africa, as well as an uptick in the volume of people expected to join the mining work force in the coming... →

TAILORED TRAINING INTEGRATION Placing trainers on site also allows for easier integration of training principles

Contractor secures new orders from diamond mine

28th April 2023 Following its successful expansion of the sewage treatment plant of diamond miner Lucara Diamond’s Karowe mine in Botswana, water management contractors WEC Projects has secured further orders from the company. The further orders were for the design and construction of a sedimentation trap,... →

WORKING THROUGH WATER SHORTAGES WEC Projects worked with Botswana authorities and the mine to ensure that the solutions designed met the requirements for current environmental legislation

Sector can benefit from water optimising solutions

28th April 2023 It is evident that the South African sewage and effluent sector is under tremendous strain, as ongoing sewage spillage is a symptom of a “far wider and deeper issue”, stresses water solutions provider Xylem Africa strategy and marketing manager Chetan Mistry. The infrastructure to manage... →

Manufacturing company stresses expert tanker control systems benefits

21st April 2023 Automation and expert control systems can provide health and safety benefits for tanker filling practices, says engineering, integration and manufacturing company Iritron divisional manager Gerhard Greeff. “Expert control systems can make top-loading safer by implementing additional... →

PRUDENT TANKER LOADING Both top-loading and bottom-loading for tankers are made more efficient and safer with expert control systems

Company to capitalise on demand for container solutions

21st April 2023 There is currently a significant global demand for containerised and mobile engineered solutions. These solutions include fully equipped and tested motor control centres and substations. The containers are engineered to comply with local and international standards and conditions, taking into... →

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