CSIR: Biorefinery facility launched to address biomass waste challenges, boost industry competitiveness
The South African government has launched a R37.5 million biorefinery facility in Durban, which is set to extract maximum value from biomass waste. The facility, which is a first for South Africa, will support innovation in a range of industries, including forestry, agro processing and other biomass-based industries. The Minister of Science and Technology, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, launched the Biorefinery Industry Development Facility(BIDF) at the Council […]
End of burnt logs is in sight after the devastating fires last year – MTO
With approximately 600 000 m3 harvested on four major fronts, between Knysna and Jefferies Bay, the end of the burnt logs is in sight after the devastating fires last year. “This could not have been accomplished without the same verve and focus people showed during the fires and a massive sustained effort since last year has […]
