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Growing the economy is the only way to fix SA – SEIFSA

THE Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa CEO Lucio Trentini says 2024 is likely to be another busy and challenging year, with wage negotiations, general elections, loadshedding,...

Bold, decisive and urgent reform needed to save the steel sector

A LOT has been reported in assessing the likely impact the potential closure of ArcelorMittal SA’s operations in Newcastle and Vereeniging, as well as...

SEIFSA questions support for the Steel Master Plan as the industry faces disintegration and collapse

OPINION | THE steel industry is the backbone of any economy, it forms the foundation of any modern economy and is essential to every...

Once-mighty steel producer starts wind-down process

ARCELORMITTAL South Africa has previously advised shareholders of the efforts made to ensure the long-term viability of the Newcastle Works and the broader long...

SAISC warns of knock-on effects of Newcastle mill closure

THE imminent closure of the ArcelorMittal Newcastle ‘long’ steel products operation in Newcastle is likely to cause considerable turbulence within the local steel sector,...

Extended scrap metal ban would be policy change by stealth – SEIFSA

THE Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) has always taken the position that the scrap metal export ban is misguided in...

Stainless steel sector fights to supply parastatals and brewers

THE use of local stainless steel is crucial to driving demand and the subsequent beneficiation of this highly prized metal. Work still needs to...

Mashatile tells CEOs that govt is committed to dealing with SA’s mounting challenges

DEPUTY President Paul Mashatile has urged businesses not to lose hope as government works to tackle the country’s major challenges. Mashatile was delivering the...

Flood-ravaged Inanda Bridge rises stronger

THE Amandletu Bridge was a vital link for the Amaoti Inanda Community, enabling students, teachers, and community members to access their school, healthcare, and...

Steel industry faces Competition Commission scrutiny

THE Competition Commission’s Steel Industry Inquiry has been established to examine whether or not there are any features or a combination of features in...

Institute shares knowledge for everyone in the steel value chain’s benefit, including engineers

AS the only institute of its kind in the region, the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) is uniquely positioned to service its...

SA’s nuclear build programme a bonanza for galvanized steel uptake

SOUTH Africa’s National Infrastructure 2050 plan places the spotlight on 9.6 GW of new nuclear energy plants converted from decommissioned coal power stations. The...

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Transnet taking steps to repurpose Lilly Pipeline for LNG market

TRANSNET Pipelines (TPL) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting interested parties to enter into a Heads of Agreement (HOA) to secure pipeline...

State refinery issues invite to supplier open day

THE South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC), a subsidiary of the Central Energy Fund (CEF) has invited prospective bidders to a supplier open day...

Richards Bay LNG Terminal parties commit to deliver in 2028

RICHARDS Bay is gearing up to be the country’s industrial liquid fuel hub after Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) signed two strategic Terminal Operator...