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Exploration, partnerships the cornerstones of increasing critical minerals investment 
By: Marleny Arnoldi Updated 1 hour 16 minutes ago As the world demands more “new” minerals such as copper, lithium and rare earths for use in smart technologies for decarbonisation and clean energy production, African countries have some key considerations to take into account to garner investment in its rich endowment of these minerals. In a... →
Navigating business exits in a changing global landscape
By: Shannon de Ryhove 8th November 2024 In a webinar hosted by Creamer Media Webinars on behalf of professional sell-side mergers and acquisitions advisory Deal Leaders International (DLI), business owners and attendees gathered to explore the vital, often challenging, topic of planning for a successful exit strategy. Set against the... →
Filter supplier advancing sustainable mining operations through advanced filtration solutions
By: Shannon de Ryhove 4th November 2024 A recent webinar, hosted by Creamer Media Webinars on behalf of advanced filter supplier Donaldson, focused on advanced filtration solutions as a means to sustainable mining operations. The discussion included experts in mining filtration solutions with the aim being to reduce downtime and... →
Experts weigh in on increasingly decentralised freight logistics model
By: Marleny Arnoldi 24th October 2024 As government and the private sector work to accelerate reforms and improve efficiencies in the logistics sector, experts from a range of spheres have emphasised the importance of targeted investment and collaboration to ensure the sustainability and inclusivity of the economic growth that is... →
South Africa positioned well to leverage the benefits of a hydrogen economy
By: Natasha Odendaal 10th October 2024 South Africa has an ideal opportunity, and is well positioned, to leverage the potential of the emerging hydrogen economy and establish an integrated value chain. Amid global hydrogen economy conversations, South Africa has been working to create enabling policies and create an enabling... →
Technology can help the water utilities get ahead of deteriorating water delivery systems
By: Natasha Odendaal 3rd October 2024 Technology can play a significant role in empowering South Africa’s water utilities to get ahead of the curve and arrest the accessibility and quality decline brought about by increasingly ageing and inefficient infrastructure. However, despite the various benefits, such as enhanced efficiencies... →
Systemic change in ESG in Africa offers holistic approach for sustainable development
By: Shannon de Ryhove 16th September 2024 In a recent webinar hosted by ESG Africa Conference and Expo and sponsored by tax consultancy EY, leading experts came together to discuss the importance of systemic change in environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts across Africa. The conversation emphasised the need for a holistic... →
South Africa set for massive changes as energy market pivots, renewable energy grows 
By: Schalk Burger 12th September 2024 South Africa will need about 150 GW of renewable-energy generation and associated transmission infrastructure by 2050, meaning it needs to build about 6 GW of renewable-energy capacity each year. It currently has about 6.4 GW of renewable energy generation in operation, about 3 GW of embedded... →
ESG risk should be integrated into organisational risk processes
By: Sabrina Jardim 23rd August 2024 As emphasis on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) grows globally, integrating ESG into effective risk management plays a key role in strategy development, panellists noted during a Creamer Media-hosted webinar, titled ‘The importance of integrating strategic ESG risk into... →
Women still facing many challenges in the workplace – panel
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 21st August 2024 While some strides have been made to increase the participation of women in business, gender parity is still way below the level it should be in the country, as is women’s participation in leadership roles. This was highlighted by speakers during Creamer Media’s Women in Business webinar, held on... →
Eyes, ears still the most vulnerable to occupational harm, expert says
By: Darren Parker 15th August 2024 Eyes and ears remain the most frequently injured body parts of workers claiming compensation for occupational injuries and diseases in the South African mining and industrial sectors, insurance company Rand Mutual Assurance compensation for occupational injuries and diseases prevention and... →
Powering Africa’s industrial future with Vertiv industrial solutions
7th August 2024 A recent industrial solutions focused webinar, hosted by global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions Vertiv, provided valuable insights into the challenges faced by, and the innovative solutions available to, the commercial and industrial sectors in Africa. Chaired... →
Infrastructure refurbishment investment alone could provide R100bn/y manufacturing stimulus
By: Darren Parker 31st July 2024 South Africa’s decaying water, electricity and logistics infrastructure presents a R100-billion a year repair and refurbishment investment opportunity that could provide much-needed stimulus for the declining manufacturing sector, Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa COO... →
Over-taxation in automotive market will undermine BEV adoption in South Africa
By: Darren Parker 17th July 2024 South Africa’s automative market is going to struggle to transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs), specifically because of the country’s “peculiar” automotive market structure, which Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies manufacturing ambassador Professor Justin Barnes has said... →
Establishment of carbon borders not supported by climate finance commitments
By: Schalk Burger 11th July 2024 The European Union (EU) is one of the first regions to establish a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) scheme, with the current requirement that companies report on the total carbon footprint of products imported into the EU. The six products currently being subjected to the CBAM... →
Experts unpack the evolution of ESG across the mining value chain
By: Marleny Arnoldi 27th June 2024 Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has evolved to being driven by external factors such as shareholder activism and investor confidence, rather than regulatory frameworks, finds a panel discussion hosted by Creamer Media on June 26. ESG strategies are also becoming increasingly... →
Mining filtration solutions transform operational efficiency, sustainability
By: Shannon de Ryhove 26th June 2024 Advanced filtration technologies are proving to be pivotal in optimising efficiency and sustainability efforts in the mining industry. This was the focal point of a recent webinar hosted by Creamer Media Webinars for unique filtration technologies provider Donaldson. The company’s advanced... →
Creativity, innovation keep South Africa’s mining tech manufacturing industry competitive
By: Darren Parker 25th April 2024 An admirable degree of creativity exists within the South African mining technology and equipment manufacturing sector, giving manufacturers the necessary flexibility to weather the significant challenges over the past few years, Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa CEO Lehlohonolo... →
Accessing the growth potential of tailings retreatment and rehabilitation
By: Natasha Odendaal 11th April 2024 New research, developments in technology and advancements in equipment are unlocking significant growth opportunities in the extraction and treatment of tailings in South Africa. However, while there are many benefits in the development of the tailings sector, various risks remain, including the... →
Panelists unpack the implications of new sustainability reporting standards for Africa
By: Creamer Media Reporter 5th April 2024 In the wake of increasing global attention on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, the significance of ESG reporting has never been more pronounced. The recently introduced new standards by the European Union (EU) and the US are likely to have significant implications for... →
Experts propose private solutions to better capacitate municipalities for effective water management
By: Marleny Arnoldi 28th March 2024 As South Africa starts to experience more extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts and high-energy storms, the sustainability of public water systems becomes crucial; however, municipal mismanagement or lack of maintenance is posing a major risk, a panel of experts agreed in a webinar... →
Local gas supplies not likely to come on stream in time for South Africa to avoid a 'gas cliff'
By: Darren Parker 13th March 2024 Although gas is widely regarded as a necessary part of South Africa’s future energy mix, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) head of mitigation Steve Nicholls is not convinced that a reliable source of local gas supply will be brought to bear in time for the approaching “gas cliff”. The country... →
Tackling illegal mining key to sustainability of the mining industry
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 28th February 2024 Illegal mining is one of the biggest constraints threatening the sustainability of the South African mining industry and, while this challenge is considerable, it is not insurmountable. There are several measures that stakeholders can and are pursuing to mitigate the impact of illegal mining.... →
Grid constraint likely to translate to a renewables price premium, Magoro warns 
By: Terence Creamer 24th January 2024 Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office head Bernard Magoro has signalled that the projects bid during the current seventh renewables procurement bid window could carry a price premium, as bidders adjust to the spatial realities that have arisen as a result of the country’s prevailing grid... →
Experts agree ‘beyond compliance’ is the way forward for mining
By: Marleny Arnoldi 16th November 2023 There is increasing pressure from stakeholders in all sectors for companies to improve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, but the mining industry, in particular, has to address the negative perceptions of its performance in this regard. Mining companies are trying to... →
Competition, collaboration needed for an efficient logistics network in South Africa
By: Schalk Burger 19th October 2023 Competition is important to create efficiencies in the logistics and transport network, but collaboration is similarly necessary to ensure that all the public and private sector role-players can fulfill their roles in the recovery and improvement of South Africa's underperforming logistics... →
Experts highlight the potential of recoverable energy power generation
By: Darren Parker 17th October 2023 Significant additional clean electricity can be generated economically by combining dry and wet cooling technologies at power plants, Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) consulting and research and development manager Dr Hanno Reuter, who is also an extraordinary professor at Stellenbosch University,... →
Speakers deliberate waste management challenges amid moves to a circular economy
By: Simone Liedtke 5th October 2023 The concept of the circular economy has gained significant traction as a sustainable alternative to traditional linear economic models in recent years and is characterised by the principles of waste elimination, product circulation and environmental regeneration. As a result, the circular economy... →
Innovation and collaboration take centre stage in decarbonisation
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 21st September 2023 Mining companies are leading the charge in decarbonisation, making significant strides. Yet, challenges persist, emphasising the need for collaborative efforts and innovation to strengthen this commitment. This was the central message conveyed by speakers during Creamer Media’s “Decarbonisation... →
South Africa’s struggling water sector can learn from its peers
By: Natasha Odendaal 7th September 2023 Solving South Africa’s water challenges demands multifaceted responses, with private sector participation, good governance and technology all having critical roles in ensuring the country’s future water security. This is a portion of what emerged from a Creamer Media webinar, held on Wednesday,... →
Common agenda needed to better address gender inequality
By: Tracy Hancock 17th August 2023 While working conditions for women have improved greatly compared with those of the previous generation, gender inequality is still a considerable issue locally and needs to be tackled uniformly by corporate South Africa. A panel of influential women leaders discussed the topic of gender equality... →
Considerations, opportunities for South Africa’s entrenched automotive manufacturing industry
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 26th July 2023 South Africa’s automotive manufacturing sector has been a real success story for the country but there are several challenges and considerations that stakeholders must grapple with, as well as opportunities that can be capitalised on, as changes unfold, including a move towards electric vehicles.... →
Zikalala, panelists warn construction mafia poses an existential threat
By: Marleny Arnoldi 20th July 2023 Organised crime, particularly in the construction sector, has become more prevalent, more violent and more organised in recent years, with “mafia” activity having become fully fledged across the country. Addressing delegates as part of a panel discussion hosted by Creamer Media on July 19,... →
Renewable energy skills shortage poses major challenge to sector’s growth
By: Marleny Arnoldi 22nd June 2023 The accurate determination of skills demand is becoming increasingly important as South Africa rolls out more renewable energy projects and transitions its energy system. Speaking during a webinar hosted by Creamer Media on June 22, Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority... →
Small manufacturer support crucial to navigating South Africa’s difficulties
By: Simone Liedtke 11th May 2023 The inability to effectively reduce the crime rate, coupled with government interference in the manufacturing sector, slow economic growth, infrastructure deficiencies, and rising steel prices, inflation and interest rates, create a daunting landscape for South Africa’s local manufacturing... →
The Business Case for ESG
26th April 2023 Companies are still struggling to understand environmental, social and governance (ESG), owing to a lack of education on the subject and the need to introduce and uphold identical standards throughout a company to ensure everyone is on the same page, says consultancy Envision Advisory Services... →
Green hydrogen economy in South Africa growing from small projects
By: Schalk Burger 19th April 2023 While South Africa and the world are in the nascent stages of using sustainably produced, or green, hydrogen as an energy carrier, there are many projects across the emerging value chain highlighting opportunities for role-players at local and international level. Experts participating in a... →
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