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Wits students at the Bushveld Complex

Mining companies invest R40m in Wits Bushveld Complex research

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Dr Steve Chingwaru graduated with a PhD from Stellenbosch University. Source: Stefan Els/Stellenbosch University

Zimbabwean scientist makes billions-worth gold discovery in South Africa

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MIT breaks new ground on the road to clean energy

MIT breaks new ground on the road to clean energy

7 Nov 2016

The converted hydrogen forklift at Impala Platinum Refinery is the first of what is hoped is a fleet powered by clean technology. (Image: GCIS)

Hydrogen fuel cell technology proving fruitful

Sulaiman Philip 3 Nov 2016

Why mega-projects fail

Why mega-projects fail

Paul Fitzsimons 27 Oct 2016

SA to make more forklifts powered by hydrogen

SA to make more forklifts powered by hydrogen

25 Oct 2016

All systems go for Northern Cape mega water project

All systems go for Northern Cape mega water project

21 Oct 2016

Angola's hydropower revolution risks

Angola's hydropower revolution risks

19 Oct 2016

#JoburgIndaba: Adapting drones for underground service

#JoburgIndaba: Adapting drones for underground service

11 Oct 2016

- The solar panels at George. Source: Facebook Yeni Safak.

SA basks in continent's first solar-powered airport

10 Oct 2016

Putting waste to work - biogas to energy

Putting waste to work - biogas to energy

Francini Van Staden 7 Oct 2016

Local expert recognised for geotechnical contribution

Local expert recognised for geotechnical contribution

3 Oct 2016

SA considers shale gas as alternative energy

SA considers shale gas as alternative energy

30 Sep 2016

#InnovationMonth: New technique extracts value from industrial ponds

#InnovationMonth: New technique extracts value from industrial ponds

Tamar Khan 28 Sep 2016

New energy material harnesses both sunlight and wind

New energy material harnesses both sunlight and wind

Mbali Kgame 27 Sep 2016

L-R: Clint Correia (Summit financial director), Nomfobe Ndzelani (Summit HR manager), Leonard Openshaw (Summit operations director), Michael Grant (Summit CEO) & Tyrone Bricknell (Jacobs Capital investment manager)

Jacobs Capital, Vulindlela Holdings invest in Summit

26 Sep 2016

Ctrack to track 2016 Sasol Solar Challenge

Ctrack to track 2016 Sasol Solar Challenge

23 Sep 2016

#InnovationMonth: SureGO! produces flexible walkway bridge

Sindy Peters 19 Sep 2016

#InnovationMonth: This engineering student's invention could revolutionise the renewable energy sector

#InnovationMonth: This engineering student's invention could revolutionise the renewable energy sector

Lindsay Samson 16 Sep 2016

Volvo deploys self-driving truck in Swedish mine

Volvo deploys self-driving truck in Swedish mine

14 Sep 2016

Finding better ways to get hydrogen fuel from water

Finding better ways to get hydrogen fuel from water

Peter Byrley 30 Aug 2016

Sipho Madonsela. Source:

ECSA concludes governance roadshow

24 Aug 2016

Groundwater protection on solar projects

Groundwater protection on solar projects

22 Aug 2016

Tesla reaches $2.6bn deal to buy SolarCity

Tesla reaches $2.6bn deal to buy SolarCity

2 Aug 2016

Innovative compressor fan design for AngloGold Ashanti

Innovative compressor fan design for AngloGold Ashanti

18 Jul 2016

Sipho Madonsela

Engineers to have a say on the profession's regulatory frameworks

13 Jul 2016

Professor Fred Cawood

Disciplines unite at Wits to prepare mining for the 21^st century

30 Jun 2016

New Caltex fuel formula with Clean and Glide Tech

New Caltex fuel formula with Clean and Glide Tech

24 Jun 2016

Australia RE facility shows potential for off-grid mining in Africa

Australia RE facility shows potential for off-grid mining in Africa

22 Jun 2016

Fracking moves one step

Fracking moves one step

Estelle Ellis 24 May 2016

Powering our way into the future

Powering our way into the future

23 May 2016

Five steps to building strong engineering teams

Five steps to building strong engineering teams

Paul Olivier 20 May 2016

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MIT breaks new ground on the road to clean energy

MIT breaks new ground on the road to clean energy

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The converted hydrogen forklift at Impala Platinum Refinery is the first of what is hoped is a fleet powered by clean technology. (Image: GCIS)

Hydrogen fuel cell technology proving fruitful

Sulaiman Philip 3 Nov 2016

Why mega-projects fail

Why mega-projects fail

Paul Fitzsimons 27 Oct 2016

SA to make more forklifts powered by hydrogen

SA to make more forklifts powered by hydrogen

25 Oct 2016

All systems go for Northern Cape mega water project

All systems go for Northern Cape mega water project

21 Oct 2016

Angola's hydropower revolution risks

Angola's hydropower revolution risks

19 Oct 2016

#JoburgIndaba: Adapting drones for underground service

#JoburgIndaba: Adapting drones for underground service

11 Oct 2016

- The solar panels at George. Source: Facebook Yeni Safak.

SA basks in continent's first solar-powered airport

10 Oct 2016

Putting waste to work - biogas to energy

Putting waste to work - biogas to energy

Francini Van Staden 7 Oct 2016

Local expert recognised for geotechnical contribution

Local expert recognised for geotechnical contribution

3 Oct 2016

SA considers shale gas as alternative energy

SA considers shale gas as alternative energy

30 Sep 2016

#InnovationMonth: New technique extracts value from industrial ponds

#InnovationMonth: New technique extracts value from industrial ponds

Tamar Khan 28 Sep 2016

New energy material harnesses both sunlight and wind

New energy material harnesses both sunlight and wind

Mbali Kgame 27 Sep 2016

L-R: Clint Correia (Summit financial director), Nomfobe Ndzelani (Summit HR manager), Leonard Openshaw (Summit operations director), Michael Grant (Summit CEO) & Tyrone Bricknell (Jacobs Capital investment manager)

Jacobs Capital, Vulindlela Holdings invest in Summit

26 Sep 2016

Ctrack to track 2016 Sasol Solar Challenge

Ctrack to track 2016 Sasol Solar Challenge

23 Sep 2016

#InnovationMonth: SureGO! produces flexible walkway bridge

Sindy Peters 19 Sep 2016

#InnovationMonth: This engineering student's invention could revolutionise the renewable energy sector

#InnovationMonth: This engineering student's invention could revolutionise the renewable energy sector

Lindsay Samson 16 Sep 2016

Volvo deploys self-driving truck in Swedish mine

Volvo deploys self-driving truck in Swedish mine

14 Sep 2016

Finding better ways to get hydrogen fuel from water

Finding better ways to get hydrogen fuel from water

Peter Byrley 30 Aug 2016

Sipho Madonsela. Source:

ECSA concludes governance roadshow

24 Aug 2016

Groundwater protection on solar projects

Groundwater protection on solar projects

22 Aug 2016

Tesla reaches $2.6bn deal to buy SolarCity

Tesla reaches $2.6bn deal to buy SolarCity

2 Aug 2016

Innovative compressor fan design for AngloGold Ashanti

Innovative compressor fan design for AngloGold Ashanti

18 Jul 2016

Sipho Madonsela

Engineers to have a say on the profession's regulatory frameworks

13 Jul 2016

Professor Fred Cawood

Disciplines unite at Wits to prepare mining for the 21^st century

30 Jun 2016

New Caltex fuel formula with Clean and Glide Tech

New Caltex fuel formula with Clean and Glide Tech

24 Jun 2016

Australia RE facility shows potential for off-grid mining in Africa

Australia RE facility shows potential for off-grid mining in Africa

22 Jun 2016

Fracking moves one step

Fracking moves one step

Estelle Ellis 24 May 2016

Powering our way into the future

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23 May 2016

Five steps to building strong engineering teams

Five steps to building strong engineering teams

Paul Olivier 20 May 2016

Seven sought-after engineering skills

Seven sought-after engineering skills

Bellah Nxumalo 16 May 2016

Can we save the algae biofuel industry?

Can we save the algae biofuel industry?

Christian Ridley 10 May 2016

Finalists announced in African Utility Week's Innovation Hub for energy and water industry

Finalists announced in African Utility Week's Innovation Hub for energy and water industry

Spintelligent 20 Apr 2016

The demise of the MEIBC: It only has itself to blame

The demise of the MEIBC: It only has itself to blame

19 Apr 2016

CEO of Implats, Terence Goodlace; minister of science and technology Honourable Minister Naledi Pandor and premier of Gauteng, David Makhura, launch the new prototype fuel cell forklift and hydrogen refuelling station

Hydrogen fuel cell prototype boosts Implats' green credentials

31 Mar 2016

MIT researchers reveal world's thinnest solar cell

MIT researchers reveal world's thinnest solar cell

Jamie Matroos 8 Mar 2016

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DRA supports social enterprise in Langa

7 Mar 2016

#BrandManagerMonth: Ed Jardim from M&R

#BrandManagerMonth: Ed Jardim from M&R

Sindy Peters 3 Mar 2016

Developments in software and data collection are making mining safer

Developments in software and data collection are making mining safer

16 Feb 2016

Report indicates the potential to incorporate waste-to-energy initiatives

Report indicates the potential to incorporate waste-to-energy initiatives

15 Feb 2016

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