BESSs can alleviate tariff pressures

Battery systems are now playing a key role in helping industries manage tariff pressures and ensure continuity of operations, says solar and storage solutions provider RenEnergy Africa business... 

Battery storage key to powering Africa’s renewables future

Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are becoming a key part of Africa’s transition to renewable energy, as they help make the power grid more stable, flexible and secure across a continent that... 

From loadshedding to leadership: SA rises with battery storage

South Africa is emerging as one of the most active battery energy storage markets in the developing world, as both government and private-sector players accelerate efforts to stabilise the national... 

African breweries tap into local barley

Agribusiness and agro-processing are increasingly being recognised as critical drivers of Africa’s economic future, with private-sector investment and government partnerships creating new... 

Investment to showcase talent, drive growth

Investing in Africa’s creative industries makes long-term business sense, particularly on a continent where traditional sectors cannot absorb growing labour demand, says Investec Wealth &... 

Youth, regional integration hold the key to new economic era

Africa’s rapidly expanding and youthful population is ready to transform the continent’s investment landscape, says professional services firm KPMG South Africa lead economist Frank Blackmore.... 

Digital backbone taking shape through investment

Africa’s rapid digital transformation is unfolding along key subsea connectivity routes, with countries, with the “big five” – Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa – emerging as focal... 

Industry needs more clarity on transformation framework

South Africa’s mining industry continues to grapple with questions of regulatory certainty regarding transformation. Industry association and advocacy body Minerals Council South Africa stresses... 

Renewed strategy targets zero harm

The renewed Khumbul’ekhaya 2.0 safety and health strategy has been rolled out for the South African mining sector to eliminate fatalities, reduce life-changing injuries and embed a proactive safety... 

Climate goals weighed against economic realities

South Africa’s mining industry is being positioned as a contributor to and an enabler of, the country’s climate transition, while its role in sustaining economic growth and jobs is also being... 

On-site oxygen boosts gold recovery

Several gold mines across sub-Saharan Africa have confirmed that they are saving up to 70% in costs by switching from delivered oxygen to their own on-site systems, says oxygen and nitrogen... 

Collaboration key to safer, more efficient corridors

This year’s Transport Month should firmly spotlight collaborative projects between the private and public sectors that are strengthening the country’s freight network, says advocacy body Road... 

Modernisation aligns with changing realities

Transport Month is a timely opportunity to reflect on how the country’s forecourt network is adapting to shifting travel patterns, consumer expectations and the global energy transition, says... 

Western Cape maltings plant returns to rail transport

The Caledon Maltings plant was originally designed with rail intake in mind, says beer producer South African Breweries (SAB) CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac. The facility is one of the largest malting... 

Lag in testing a risk to safety gains

South Africa will need to keep pace with international standards of roadside drug testing, such as saliva-based testing, if it is to meaningfully address the growing threat of drugged driving and... 

New bus depot construction nears completion

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s (CoJ’s) transport department, is nearing completion of the Selby bus rapid transit (BRT) depot, which the CoJ says... 

Digital platforms support predictive maintenance in crushing plants

Equipment automation is taking centre stage in original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Astec Africa’s product offering to mining clients across Africa, says capital sales business line manager Calvin... 

Mobile crushing and screening gaining ground

Mobile crushing and screening service provider Eco-Match is noticing growing demand for mobile solutions across South Africa and the wider African mining industry, as clients require faster plant... 

Local supply chains strengthen sector

African mining operations are placing more emphasis on efficiency, reliability and local support regarding crushing, screening and milling equipment – a shift that South African original-equipment... 

Rubber screening panels drive efficiency gains

The mining industry’s shift towards efficiency and cost savings is changing the way operators approach screening processes, with rubber screening panels from original-equipment manufacturer (OEM)... 

Infrastructure, trust, technology to dominate talks

Eskom and its generation and grid dynamics will likely be a key talking point at this year's Joburg Indaba, says professional services and auditing firm PwC Africa energy, utilities and resources... 

Indaba to spotlight policy, investment and beneficiation

This year’s Joburg Indaba will focus on creating an enabling environment that supports mining opportunities in South Africa, providing insights into the global outlook for platinum- group metals... 

Growth, policy focus crucial for discussions

The Joburg Indaba provides a vital platform for “frank and necessary” conversations about the future of South Africa’s mining industry, says Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane. The... 

Advanced system boosts exploration accuracy

In boosting core logging techniques, mining technology integrator Dwyka Mining Services, in partnership with Canadian technology company Hyperspectral Intelligence Inc. (HII), is positioning the... 

Tech, ESG alignment set to unlock mineral potential

To locate mineral resources globally and lay the groundwork to introduce the applicable solutions in Africa, mining and exploration advisory company DMT Group is using advanced technology and... 

Exploration finesse ensures improved project viability

Operational shortcuts during the exploration phase of a mining project’s development can lead to serious problems later in the development phases of a mine, says mining consultancy firm SRK... 

Geometallurgy brings insight to exploration 

Geometallurgy, a technique that improves accuracy in mining and the extraction of minerals and which starts during the exploration phase, is becoming one of the most important tools in mine... 

Acoustic camera tech boosts refinery safety

Provider of non-destructive testing equipment, accessories and consumables GammaTec has partnered with global acoustic technology company Sorama to drive innovation in refinery safety with its... 

Specialised equipment cuts downtime in refining sector

As a certified authorised distributor of Enerpac, Bosch, AME, HEMS, and Ridgid, providing industrial tooling and hydraulic solutions, Kiloton Hydraulics Pneumatics Tools & Abrasives is helping... 

Supplier grows capacity to meet increased demand

Local supplier of stainless steel and special alloy products, EMVAfrica is expanding its capacity to meet rising demand for refinery infrastructure projects across Africa. The company says its... 

Firms target refineries’ upgrade ambitions

South African fire protection equipment supplier DoseTech has partnered with Italian company SA Fire Protection to provide African refineries with advanced fire protection systems as the sector... 

SNG could sustain industries till LNG rollout

Gas solutions company Eyona Gas believes that synthetic natural gas (SNG) could offer a real safety net for South African industries facing looming gas shortages in the future. As the country moves... 

Energy firm makes major gas discovery in Mpumalanga

Perth-based gas exploration company Kinetiko Energy has confirmed one of South Africa’s most significant onshore gas finds, following about a decade of work in Mpumalanga. The company has drilled... 

Project set to anchor LNG ambitions

A gas-to-power project under development is set to become a significant addition to South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), delivering... 

Government urges operator-collaboration amid fiscal constraints facing public transport

South Africa’s constrained public finances and sluggish economy are limiting the pace of public transport improvements, senior Department of Transport (DoT) officials told delegates at the Southern... 

Digital ore tracking cuts losses, boosts accountability

Enabled by radio frequency identification (RFID) devices and constantly evolving digital ore-tracking technology, South African-based mining tech company Simera Trace is helping mining operations... 

Smart tech improves safety, decision-making

Smart wearable technologies and connected personal protective equipment (PPE) to improve safety, visibility and decision-making for mineworkers in high-risk environments are being developed by... 

Mining sector must embrace ethical tech shift

The mining sector is at a “critical turning point”, as rapid advances in digital and automation technologies, particularly AI, redefine how mines operate and compete, says mining equipment... 

Human-centric approach to AI applied in mining

Industrial software company CrystalForge Technologies (CFT) is following an alternative approach that is strengthening, rather than replacing, human input to technology adoption in mining. It is... 

Gold miner closing gender gap

At South Deep mine, the flagship South African mine of gold mining company Gold Fields, women comprise 28% of the workforce – the highest percentage of female representation across all the miner’s...