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PG Bison announces R240m future investment in new Melamine Faced Board line at Mkhondo facility

PG Bison announces R240m future investment in new Melamine Faced Board line at Mkhondo facilityPG Bison

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Corobrik Rietvlei quarry

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Lesotho to unveil Africa’s first sustainable timber stadium

2 Apr 2024

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Critical role of glass recycling in sustainable demolition practices

28 Mar 2024

Starship mounted on the Super Heavy first stage booster ahead of its recent test launch. Source: SpaceX/Flickr

SpaceX's Starship launch offered a glimpse into the future

Lindsey Schutters 26 Mar 2024

HE Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of OPEC

We face a transport and construction apocalypse if oil vanishes

Haitham Al Ghais 25 Mar 2024

Rubber bitumen being applied for a spray seal application

Recycled rubber paves the way for sustainable roads in South Africa

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The first trial is being done at military buildings in Limpopo

South African military bases get cool makeover with innovative paint

5 Mar 2024

AI is proving useful in construction when tied to IoT systems.

Combining AI and IoT can make structures safer

27 Feb 2024

Stellenbosch University hosted the demonstration leg of the Milken-Motsepe Green Energy Prize competition.

Milken-Motsepe prize finalists open up SA green energy opportunities

Lindsey Schutters 20 Feb 2024

Human-machine interaction is ready for AI disruption.

AI can bridge gap in human-machine interaction

19 Feb 2024

Mining Indaba 2024 had a focus on energy and less on mineral extraction.

#MI24: SA can be top nuclear technology exporter

8 Feb 2024

The panel at the Bowmans 2024 Mining Indaba Event included (from left) Dr Rebecca Maserumule, director for hydrogen and energy at DSI, Bart by Bart Nieuwoudt, lead legal specialist at Sasol, Stuart Heather-Clark, Africa Power Sector Energy Transition Lead at SLR Consulting, Claire Tucker head of our public law and regulatory practice, Bowmans.

#MI24: Green hydrogen is not coming to save the PGM industry

Lindsey Schutters 6 Feb 2024

The minister of Trade, Industry and Competition is readying his decision on a scrap metal ban. Source: x.com

SEIFSA calls for holistic approach to scrap metal regulations

6 Feb 2024

The rise of drywall is challenging SA's construction norms

The rise of drywall is challenging SA's construction norms

24 Jan 2024

Team Woolridge and Dreyer at the 2024 Daka Rally

SA teams flew local manufacturing flag high at 2024 Dakar Rally

22 Jan 2024

BME's global footprint expands with a focus on diverse markets, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge technology. Source: Supplied

BME targets high-potential markets for global expansion and ESG focus

11 Jan 2024

2023 MEST Africa Challenge regional winners to compete for $50K equity prize

2023 MEST Africa Challenge regional winners to compete for $50K equity prize

27 Dec 2023

Jobin Joejoe, deputy managing director at Sony MEA

Sustainable technology can help solve the climate crisis

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Better air quality control can improve construction efficiency

19 Dec 2023

M&C Zambia completes compressor motor overhaul in rapid time

M&C Zambia completes compressor motor overhaul in rapid time

18 Dec 2023

iglide ECO P210 is a super-tough chemical resistant bearing from recycled plastic.

Igus harnesses circular economy for new plain bearing

6 Dec 2023

A steel blast furnace. Source: Foresaken Films/Unsplash

Seifsa: ArcelorMittal closure will have devastating implications for SA

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PG Bison rises to the challenge to address the MDF (SupaWood) shortage in Southern Africa

PG Bison rises to the challenge to address the MDF (SupaWood) shortage in Southern Africa

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SEIFSA concerned over scrap metal export ban extension

SEIFSA concerned over scrap metal export ban extension

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Namibia breaks ground on continent's first green iron facility

Namibia breaks ground on continent's first green iron facility

Nyasha Nyaungwa 7 Nov 2023

The concrete mixes piloted in Quincy include one with biogenic limestone, one with fly ash and slag that are activated with alkaline soda ash, and a third with both the alkali activated cement and biogenic limestone. Source: Dan DeLong/Microsoft.

Carbon negative home is proof of concept for green concrete

Lindsey Schutters 19 Oct 2023

PPC opens new Highveld blending plant to secure cement supply

PPC opens new Highveld blending plant to secure cement supply

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FRD launches economical Crawler Drill customised for southern Africa

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