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2 weeks ago | 
newsletter.en.creamermedia.com | Lynne Davies |Sheila Barradas |Darren Parker |Marleny Arnoldi
Despite reduced loadshedding, power reliability concerns in South Africa persist. Consequently, solar solutions company Blockpower seeks to address the need for reliable, sustainable power through its hybrid solutions, incorporating solar and advanced battery storage, among other sources.
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2 weeks ago | 
newsletter.en.creamermedia.com | Lynne Davies |Sheila Barradas |Darren Parker |Schalk Burger
As South Africa’s demand for reliable and cost-effective power solutions continues to grow, diesel engine dealer YC Diesel has identified the need for a factory-supported supplier that provides “high-quality generators while ensuring strong after-sales support and reliable warranties”. The company now offers a comprehensive range of generators – from 20 kVA units to 1.2 MW – with larger models available for industrial applications.
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1 month ago | 
engineeringnews.co.za | Lynne Davies |Sheila Barradas |Tasneem Bulbulia |Irma Venter
Largely driven by strong central bank buying and growing investment demand, gold demand hit a record high in 2024, reaching 4 974 t, highlights gold market authority World Gold Council (WGC) senior market strategist John Reade in the organisation’s fourth quarter and full year 2024 Gold Demand Trends report. For the third consecutive year, central banks purchased over 1 000 t of gold, with the yearly demand reaching 1 045 t.
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1 month ago | 
engineeringnews.co.za | Lynne Davies |Sheila Barradas |Tasneem Bulbulia |Darren Parker
For too long, gaps in supply chain visibility owing to porous regulatory scrutiny have made the gold market vulnerable to illicit trade and reputational risks, thereby making it prudent for independent precious metals authority the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) to launch its Gold Bar Integrity (GBI) database, providing real-time data verification at the point of data submission to respond to risks before they escalate.
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1 month ago | 
miningweekly.com | Lynne Davies |Sheila Barradas |Martin Creamer |Mariaan Webb
For too long, gaps in supply chain visibility owing to porous regulatory scrutiny have made the gold market vulnerable to illicit trade and reputational risks, thereby making it prudent for independent precious metals authority the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) to launch its Gold Bar Integrity (GBI) database, providing real-time data verification at the point of data submission to respond to risks before they escalate.
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1 month ago | 
engineeringnews.co.za | Lynne Davies |Sheila Barradas |Tasneem Bulbulia |Darren Parker
Despite artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) increasing significantly across Africa, spurred on by rising gold prices, much of that activity remains informal, limiting its economic benefits, increasing environmental risks and making effective regulation difficult, reports gold market authority the World Gold Council (WGC) sustainability head John Mulligan.
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2 months ago | 
miningweekly.com | Lynne Davies |Sheila Barradas |Martin Creamer |Tasneem Bulbulia
Uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) are redefining defence and security by enhancing efficiency and reducing risks in maritime operations, says marine automation company Zero USV. By removing the dangers associated with manned missions, these platforms not only protect lives but also facilitate rapid, data-led decision-making through advanced technology and real-time connectivity. USVs enable continuous surveillance, intelligence gathering and rapid response with minimal human oversight.
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2 months ago | 
engineeringnews.co.za | Lynne Davies |Sheila Barradas |Terence Creamer |Schalk Burger
Uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) are redefining defence and security by enhancing efficiency and reducing risks in maritime operations, says marine automation company Zero USV. By removing the dangers associated with manned missions, these platforms not only protect lives but also facilitate rapid, data-led decision-making through advanced technology and real-time connectivity. USVs enable continuous surveillance, intelligence gathering and rapid response with minimal human oversight.
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2 months ago | 
miningweekly.com | Lynne Davies |Sheila Barradas |Simone Liedtke |Tasneem Bulbulia
While the South African defence industry grew significantly in the late twentieth century, it has been in decline ever since, owing to budget cuts as well as diminished support from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), says University of Pretoria (UP) PhD candidate Kevin Gopaul. Investment from the SANDF and political will are crucial for its revitalisation. “The end of the Cold War affected most defence industries globally, prompting the need for new policies.
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2 months ago | 
engineeringnews.co.za | Lynne Davies |Sheila Barradas |Terence Creamer |Darren Parker
While the South African defence industry grew significantly in the late twentieth century, it has been in decline ever since, owing to budget cuts as well as diminished support from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), says University of Pretoria (UP) PhD candidate Kevin Gopaul. Investment from the SANDF and political will are crucial for its revitalisation. “The end of the Cold War affected most defence industries globally, prompting the need for new policies.
