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Alcan, the world's second-largest producer of aluminium, would decide in June whether to go ahead with plans to build a $2 billion (R12.8 billion) smelter near Port Elizabeth, it said…
The South African Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (Dwaf) recently revealed that it would shelve the proposed R5-billion Thukela water project
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THE controversial Coega industrial development zone offers "enormous" potential value to the country's much-vaunted motor vehicle industry as it could present a solution to the industry's logistical woes.
Construction industry will need to double its output in next 10 years
South African Minister of Public Works Stella Sigcau this week launched the South African Construction Industry Status Report.
Feasibility underway
An announcement on whether Canadian aluminium producer Alcan would build a $2 billion (R12.8 billion) smelter at the Coega industrial development zone (IDZ) could be expected in May, trade and…
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Contractors and developers in the Western Cape with healthy order books have had fears allayed that a shortage of clay bricks might cause a 2004 building bottleneck.
South Africa's civil engineering sector, hit by a slump in revenues as contracts fall, could shed thousands of jobs this year, a key industry official warned yesterday.
Twin tasks arise out of the takeover of Pechiney by Canada's Alcan group, which is now calling the shots THE planned $1,2bn aluminium smelter project at Coega in Eastern Cape…
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South African construction group WBHO, in joint venture with the Masinya Empowerment Group, reported good progress on the construction of Afrisun Kwazulu Natal’s new Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom, south…
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Multi-disciplinary construction company Group Five reported yesterday that it has started the year with a spate of international and local contracts.
ONE of NMC's specific areas of expertise is in superflat concrete flooring, which offers considerable advantages, particularly in industrial building projects.
Between 5,000 and 8,000 jobs could be lost in the civil engineering industry this year, industry sources said.
CONSTRUCTION and building materials retailer Iliad Africa's earnings rose steeply in the year to December, following its acquisition of Corpbuild from Corpcapital, and amid organic growth.
Rand's gains take heavy toll on group
The seven-month contract for the rehabilitation of a section of the N2 freeway, near Durban, was completed on schedule and within budget during December 2003, UWP Consulting reported. UWP was…
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South African construction and engineering group Basil Read reported better-than-expected results for the year ended December 31, 2003
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Murray & Roberts (M&R), the listed building, construction and engineering group, has placed China firmly on its radar screens.
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Last year was a good year for the South African cement industry, with sales up by nearly 7% compared to 2002.
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