AECI mulling future of historic Modderfontein site after difficult few months

Explosives and chemicals group AECI is expecting an operational recovery at its iconic Modderfontein plant in the second half of 2025, following a difficult first few months to the year when output was affected by a disruption to the supply of electricity and a key input material. However, the long-term outlook for the site, which has been a feature of the South African industrial landscape for more than a century, is uncertain.