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Quoin and Aurecon merge

Quoin Consulting Africa and Aurecon have merged, effective 1 July 2013. Together, the clients offer a strong skills base across multiple platforms, including quantity surveying. The combined company...

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SA Coal Roadmap completes first two phases

Phase 1 and Phase II of the South African Coal Roadmap have been completed and distributed to inform and support the decision-making required to support this key industry. Phase I of the project...

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Exxaro takes strain and looks to preserve cash

Exxaro has released its reviewed condensed Group interim financial results and looks to preserve cash in the face of commodity price volatility and labour unrest. Revenue and net operating profit Group...

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Zimbabwe’s energy future hinges on neighbouring gas reserves

The country’s coalbed methane resources are likely to remain undeveloped if gas reserves from Mozambique and southern Tanzania overtake key markets in coming years. This is according to Zimbabwean coal...

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Life after Eskom’s R10bn diesel hangover

Reports that Eskom spent R10 billion to supplement SA’s energy supply last year has raised new questions about the utility’s future – and who foots the bill. A Cape Times report reveals that the actual...

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Landmark China-Russia gas deal worth $400 billion

A 30-year natural gas deal worth $400 billion that was 10 years in the making, was signed by Russia and China last week. The deal, from a Chinese perspective, was spurred on by the country’s...

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Rental power solution for Southern Africa

Altaaqa Global, a provider of temporary power solution, is expanding its business in Southern Africa, beginning with the opening of a new branch in Johannesburg. Altaaqa Global strategic accounts...

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Akhani, Energy Cybernetics launch RevoluSun

The Akhani Group and Energy Cybernetics have launched RevoluSun, a basket of innovative energy solutions and services for the African mining industry. The new product offering develops and integrates...

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Amplats and Ballard partner on new fuel cell technology

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) the world’s largest primary producer of platinum, and Ballard Power Systems launched the world’s first fuel cell mini-grid electrification field trial in Free State,...

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ExxonMobil drilling in KZN – environmentalists object

Environmental activists are objecting to multi-national energy giant, ExxonMobil’s application to explore oil and gas off KZN’s coast.  They’re concerned about oil spills and the effects of seismic...

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Too many uncertainties’ with fracking in the Karoo

Gas is key will play a in increasingly important role in  South Africa’s energy mix, said Western Cape Government Director: Energy and Green Economy Dr Jim Petrie. Speaking at the Fossil Fuel...

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First Solar milestone with 10 Gigawatts of Installed PV Capacity

First Solar has announced that it has achieved 10 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic (PV) solar capacity installed globally, making it the first thin film PV module manufacturer in the world to achieve...

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South Africa expects to start granting shale licences later this year

South Africa’s mining minister said on Monday he expected to start issuing shale exploration licences later this year. “At the moment we are going through the consultation process (with stakeholders...

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Voith adds value to the African power, oil and gas aftermarket

The recently-established Voith Africa Power, Oil and Gas (POG) Division covers the full scope of maintenance, servicing, upgrades and repairs across Africa. Voith offers high-speed rotating equipment,...

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Life after Eskom’s R10bn diesel hangover

Reports that Eskom spent R10 billion to supplement SA’s energy supply last year has raised new questions about the utility’s future – and who foots the bill. A Cape Times report reveals that the actual...

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Landmark China-Russia gas deal worth $400 billion

A 30-year natural gas deal worth $400 billion that was 10 years in the making, was signed by Russia and China last week. The deal, from a Chinese perspective, was spurred on by the country’s...

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Rental power solution for Southern Africa

Altaaqa Global, a provider of temporary power solution, is expanding its business in Southern Africa, beginning with the opening of a new branch in Johannesburg. Altaaqa Global strategic accounts...

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Akhani, Energy Cybernetics launch RevoluSun

The Akhani Group and Energy Cybernetics have launched RevoluSun, a basket of innovative energy solutions and services for the African mining industry. The new product offering develops and integrates...

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Amplats and Ballard partner on new fuel cell technology

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) the world’s largest primary producer of platinum, and Ballard Power Systems launched the world’s first fuel cell mini-grid electrification field trial in Free State,...

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ExxonMobil drilling in KZN – environmentalists object

Environmental activists are objecting to multi-national energy giant, ExxonMobil’s application to explore oil and gas off KZN’s coast.  They’re concerned about oil spills and the effects of seismic...

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