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Local PGMs industry at risk, but service provider optimistic

Local PGMs industry at risk, but service provider optimistic

miningweekly.com — South Africa - which accounts for about 80% of the global platinum-group metals (PGMs) reserve - is at risk of receiving less valuable foreign exchange, owing to ever-increasing mining costs and the uncertainty created by the socio-political strife on the local platinum belt, states South African foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie CEO Edwin Dreyer.
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Training facility to mitigate skills deficit challenge in artisan industry

Training facility to mitigate skills deficit challenge in artisan industry

Engineering News — From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report. Sashnee Moodley: Industrial rope access specialists Skyriders Access Specialists aims to bridge the rope access skills deficit in the artisan industry through offering training at its Midrand-based facility, in South Africa. Simone Liedtke tells us more.
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Gauteng urged to use water sparingly or face its own 'Day Zero'

Gauteng urged to use water sparingly or face its own 'Day Zero'

Engineering News — In light of government recently declaring the drought and water crisis plaguing the country a national disaster, the Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation (DWS) has urged Gauteng water consumers to use resources sparingly. DWS water sector regulations director Mangwani Mabada cautioned on Thursday that widespread rain across Gauteng might give a false impression that water resources were abundantly available in South Africa's most populated province.
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Renewed optimism in industry for Middelburg-based Columbus Stainless steel plant

Renewed optimism in industry for Middelburg-based Columbus Stainless steel plant

Engineering News — Middelburg-based Columbus Stainless aims to remain committed to the growing domestic stainless steel market, while the South African Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) believes that 2018 may be the year to break the downward trend of consumption in South Africa. Simone Liedtke tells us more.
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Aspen opens R1bn high containment facility in Port Elizabeth

Aspen opens R1bn high containment facility in Port Elizabeth

Engineering News — From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report. Sashnee Moodley: Pharmaceutical company Aspen officially opened its new high containment facility, valued at about R1-billion, earlier this month. Simone Liedtke tells us more.
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MeerKAT radio telescope inaugurated as precursor to larger SKA project

MeerKAT radio telescope inaugurated as precursor to larger SKA project

Engineering News — After a decade in design and construction, the MeerKAT radio telescope, which is located about 90km from Carnarvon in the Northern Cape, was inaugurated earlier this month. Simone Liedtke tells us a bit more about this step towards building an international enterprise.
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