Bridget Lepere

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Bridget Lepere

Bridget Lepere is a Creamer Media Reporter for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

Decarbonising industrial operations requires concerted effort

7th May 2024 Decarbonisation requires comprehensive and multifaceted approaches and standardised processes across various industries. It should involve mobilising an organisation, managing information flow, digitising operations to manage the complexity of the circular economy and decarbonising supply chains... →

EPR regulations positive for waste reduction

6th October 2023 The amended Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, instituted in November 2020, require product importers and manufacturers in the packaging industry to contribute towards the recycling of product packaging, which has had a significant impact on waste production, says Zero Waste... →

DUMP DIVING The Western Cape government implemented a regulation in 2022 to divert organic waste out of landfills by imposing a 50% ban on organic waste dumping to landfills in preparation for a 100% ban in 2027

Lax regulation poses threat to S Africa’s e-waste initiatives

6th October 2023 The producer responsibility organisation (PRO) Circular Energy is taking a strong stance concerning the rise in illegal electronic-waste (e-waste) dumping and calls on government, industries and consumers to collaborate to eradicate illegal e-waste dumping. E-waste comprises mostly of electrical... →

PATRICIA SCHRÖDER Individuals should take responsibility for their small electronic devices and embrace sustainable disposal practices

Waste industry can mitigate unemployment

6th October 2023 South Africa needs more companies to implement effective waste management systems and principles in their value chains to effect a more circular economy. The country needs a focus on waste beneficiation, looking beyond to products’ next life and the viable use of recycled resources, states green... →

Recycling economy initiatives create value

6th October 2023 Although South Africa is leading the African continent in terms of waste management and recycling, the unauthorised disposal of waste and littering is still rampant, says Zero Waste operations director Hein Fourie, adding that this has led to lower-income groups becoming waste pickers to sort... →

Practical JET implementation

29th September 2023 Negative pressures – such as lower coal prices, loadshedding and poor logistics performance by State-owned freight company Transnet – have impacted on coal miners’ approach to the just energy transition (JET), resulting in varied responses across the sector, explains African mining specialist... →

CUTTING EMISSIONS Countries that are heavily reliant on coal for baseload power should look to implement clean coal technologies in their carbon emission strategies

Emissions-reducing tech highlighted

29th September 2023 The South African Coal Processing Society (SACPS) is proposing carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology as one of the readily available technologies to reduce coal-related emissions. CCS is a climate change mitigation process that captures carbon dioxide (CO2) from flue gas after a fossil... →

VUMEKA BUTHELEZI Carbon capture and storage is a viable option to assist coal consumers in reducing carbon emissions

Anthracite shaft on track for scheduled production

29th September 2023 The construction of the Mngeni shaft of KwaZulu-Natal-based prime anthracite producer Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) remains on track, on schedule and within budget to deliver first coal by the end of October, with 69 000 m3 of earth having been excavated to date, the miner reports. Once the... →

NO STONE UNTURNED The initial development of Mngeni will focus on establishing the crown pillar and accessing the proposed downcast shaft position

Testing ore materials ensures efficiency in operations

15th September 2023 Testing ores is necessary so that bulk handling and logistics processes run smoothly in the mining material bulk handling and logistics industry, says mining operations support company Isithelo Mining Consultants & Services director Jose Prozzi. The key to an efficient materials and bulk handling... →

ORE TESTING Bypassing ore testing results in unsatisfactory design of materials handling equipment

Pumps manufacturer excited about expansion into the US

8th September 2023 Design, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and repairs specialist Ryalsan North Engineering’s (RNE’s) Pumps Canadian branch is excited about its expansion into the US market, increasing the total number of its global branches to five, with a tally of nine distributorships in Africa. The... →

Unresolved problems dog manufacturing

8th September 2023 The machinery and capital equipment industry is “very quiet” and many businesses are reluctant to spend on marketing or new procurement, owing to challenges such as power failures, water cuts, crime, protests and logistics disruptions, says industry organisation South African Capital Equipment... →

MAKING MOVES The country needs a steady 4% to 5% GDP growth rate for a couple of years to grow the economy

Firm installs new boilers to optimise operations

1st September 2023 Energy plant operations and maintenance company Associated Energy Services (AES) is working on an operational optimisation project for a client in the fishing industry to install an additional 60 t/h of boiler plant capacity. The turnkey boiler project includes a new steam plant, with fuel and... →

AIDING INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE Alternative energy solutions and optimisation help maximise efficiency, mitigate risk, and improve uptime and the quality of energy supply

Firm launches smart tools range

1st September 2023 Food safety hygiene, equipment efficiency, plant modernisation, sustainability and upgrades to reduce downtime are the key focus areas for the food and beverage industry, following increased local demand, says steel supplier Voestalpine High-Performance Metals (HPM) Africa marketing officer... →

MAKING THE CUT The technology developed by the food and beverage segment offers significantly reduced total cost of ownership, higher machine availability and efficiency, extended part life, prolonged regrinding cycles, less product contamination and reduced energy consumption, depending on the product.

Start-up develops alternative critical minerals production

25th August 2023 A partnership between Canadian net-zero mining start-up Tersa Earth and geological exploration and mining consulting company Trigteq is paving the way for a feasible solution to cost effectively, and more sustainably, provide critical minerals for a market that boasts significant demand. Tersa... →

CRITICAL MINERALS IN MINE TAILINGS Tersa Earth’s carbon-neutral solutions for remediating mining waste and recovering metals will unlock new value and reduce the carbon footprint of mining operations

Company diversifying its international portfolio

11th August 2023 The Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) is finalising plans to expand and diversify the product and service offering of its subsidiary, industrial solutions provider DGC Africa, says DGC chairman Trevor Dickinson. DGC Africa, based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), intends to launch fully... →

A RARE SIGHT Lack of investment is the reason behind the slump in the industry, and the lack of capital projects

Furnace upgrades enhance productivity

11th August 2023 Heat induction specialist firm Electroheat Induction recently undertook an induction melting furnace upgrade project at a steel plant located in New Jersey to improve its efficiency, performance, and productivity within a period of six months. Electroheat Induction used advanced simulations,... →

TAKING THE HEAT Induction melting produces minimal greenhouse-gas emissions compared to traditional melting method, lowering a plant’s carbon footprint owing to low resource consumption

Firm invests in ‘greener’ solutions for sustainable future

4th August 2023 JSE-registered real estate investment trust (REIT) Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) is beefing up its electricity generation supply to meet its environment, social and governance (ESG) targets. L2D development executive Melinda Isaacs says the company – which specialises in rental property in the... →

MELINDA ISAACS The property space is an ever-evolving industry, with revolving opportunities forcing owners to adapt, rethink the possibilities and create new opportunities as the South African retail industry undergoes significant transformation

Market hindered by interest rates, economic stagnation

4th August 2023 The commercial property market experienced a 5.6% decline in sales activity in the first quarter of 2023, compared with the same quarter in 2022, owing to numerous factors, including rising interest rates and the oversupply of office space, says property valuations custodian South African... →

REDEFINING VALUE The industry is battling major challenges with the construction which is costing the economy billions of rands

Valuer numbers need boosting to avoid possible crisis

4th August 2023 South Africa has fewer than 1 500 registered professionals in residential and commercial property valuation, and fewer than 650 valuer candidates; this demonstrates that property valuation is an untapped career path, says real estate property custodian South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV)... →

DIANNE DE WET Commercial property owners with properties above 2 000 m2 have been given a two-and-a-half year reprieve to measure their properties’ energy compliance or risk paying fines of up to R5-million and/or face imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years

Distributor drives future solutions in automotive industry

28th July 2023 Plastics machinery and ancillary equipment provider GreenTech Plastics Machinery says its injection-moulding machines can now incorporate recyclable materials when manufacturing various parts and components used in the automotive industry. While the injection-moulding process itself has not... →

JC JONKER Artificial intelligence is a big driver of global restructuring in terms of addressing shortages of critical skills, especially in the automotive industry

Tyre manufacturer to boost local production with investment

28th July 2023 A proposed new investment drive by tyre manufacturer and distributor Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) – a division of Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) – will enable SRSA to undertake a series of projects. These projects will improve local production capacity, expand product lines and create... →

GREEN SHOOTS The company is closely monitoring the implementation of the Automotive Industry Master Plan to see how new developments in the motoring industry will impact on the tyre manufacturing industry

Cleaner fuel crucial – specialists

28th July 2023 International Organisation for Standardisation- (ISO-) compliant tribology and lubrication specialist and supplier ISO-Reliability Partners is unlocking the hidden and lost value in business operations using its “world-class technology” to remove contaminants from fuels and lubricating oils.... →

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE ISO-Reliability laments the casual approach to fuel cleanliness and handling

Better communication, planning key to addressing challenges

28th July 2023 Steel and Technology group voestalpine High Performance Metals (HPM) plans to introduce Powder Metallurgical grades, upselling from conventional to higher grade materials where customers will benefit from longer tool life, within the automotive industry, working closely with its clientele to meet... →

BETTER AND BETTER South African operations have experienced improved productivity, as a result of the phased roll-out of technology

Equipment giant to deliver 1.5-million low-carbon vehicles by 2026

14th July 2023 US-headquartered equipment manufacturer John Deere promises to deliver 1.5-million low or no carbon machines by 2026 to dealers across its 54-country network, including the company’s South African headquarters in Boksburg, Gauteng. John Deere construction and forestry sales manager for Southern... →

DOING THE HEAVY LIFTING John Deere South Africa's newly released articulated dump truck, which can be used for African mining applications

Company expands into DRC with launch of two new entities

14th July 2023 A new venture in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has led to asset integrity management and industrial solutions company the Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) establishing DGC Africa DRC - a company which focuses on asset integrity management and industrial services in the region. With... →

DIGGING THE PARTNERSHIP IDEA Dickinson Group of Companies staff speaking to attendees at the DRC Mining Week Expo, held between June 14 to 16, about its commitment to foster partnerships and collaborations in the Democratic Republic of Congo market

Supplier on the pulse of market’s needs

7th July 2023 Industrial solutions supplier Bearings International (BI) has been supplying industrial power transmission products to the sugar industry for 65 years, with its chains selection for the sugar mill segment setting it apart, says BI GM Christian Chipamaunga. →

CHRISTIAN CHIPAMAUNGA The demand for energy-efficient products, especially in bearings and motors, is heavily influencing the buying patterns

KITE 2023 promises to be ‘bigger and better’

7th July 2023 The KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition, also known as KITE, will be held at the Durban Exhibition Centre from July 18 to 20 for the fortieth consecutive year. Attendance numbers are expected to exceed those of last year, at 2 716, even though the 2022 event was the first in-person... →

CHARLENE HEFER This year’s exhibition promises to deliver insight into Industry 4.0 and the potential benefits for KwaZulu-Natal

Innovation, partnerships can boost ESG outcomes

7th July 2023 Innovation is key to driving change in the work environment and in communities, Illovo Sugar Africa group community services manager Jason Baker told attendees of the three-day Deloitte Sustainability Summit Africa 2023 which was hosted from June 6 to 8 at the Deloitte headquarters in Midrand.... →

MORE THAN SWEET-TALK A panel of industry experts on stage at the Deloitte Sustainability Summit Africa 2023

Firm open to investing in the ‘right’ sectors in KZN

7th July 2023 Black-owned private equity investment firm Agile Capital focuses on investments that drive sustainable development and have a demonstrable track record of growth and investment returns, with Agile Capital principal Elizabeth Kolobe noting that, unlike its rivals, it does not have exit timing... →

ELIZABETH KOLOBE Agile Capital is looking to invest in businesses with solid management teams, strong historical track records and good growth prospects

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