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... 

Inclusion efforts progress, but change still slow

Although women are slowly “breaking barriers” in the mining industry, more must be done to build safe, inclusive workplaces that support further career growth, says youth-focused advocacy group... 

Under-representation still rife – WiMSA

Despite the number of women being employed in South Africa’s mining industry, which has increased from 11 000 in 2022 to over 70 000 in 2025, they comprise only about one of every six mining... 

Updated strategy to drive deeper gender transformation

The Women in Mining (WiM) Strategy 2.0 – a renewed gender transformation plan – has been launched by mining industry employers’ association Minerals Council South Africa to promote the inclusion... 

Women get tailored support

In securing a supplier to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) specifically designed for women, coal mining company Kangra, which forms part of investment group Menar, is dedicated to... 

Long-lasting valves support tough mining water conditions

The reliability provided by control valves plays a critical role in water treatment processes across the mining sector, where durability and efficiency can directly impact on plant performance and... 

Collaborative approach, valve innovation improving performance

As mining operations extend into harsher and more remote environments in their search for new mineral discoveries, the role of high-performance, durable and locally made valves is becoming more... 

Smarter valve design cuts downtime, reduces costs

Smarter design and better materials used to manufacture valves used in mining applications can make a significant difference in not only plant performance but also in overall mine operating costs... 

Locally manufactured locomotive ideal to power Africa’s rail future

State-owned rolling stock manufacturer Transnet Engineering (TE) has renewed its efforts to promote its locally designed and built Trans Africa Locomotive (TAL), positioning it as a flagship... 

TE’s re-engineering effort to return standing CRRC fleet back to service

After years of legal battles, broken contracts and idling locomotives, a team of  specialists from Transnet Engineering (TE) have started to restore dozens of high-powered locomotives, supplied by... 

Local manufacturer hits stride

Joint South African-French rolling-stock manufacturer Gibela Rail is set to mark a major milestone later this year with the completion of the 300th of 600 trainsets, ordered by the Passenger Rail... 

Diesel-electric units lead rolling-stock demand

Rolling-stock demand across South Africa and the African continent is surging, with freight locomotives, particularly diesel-electric models, in high demand. This is according to global rail... 

New ball mill offers junior miners energy, cost savings

Crushing solutions company Gold Rock Projects is developing a new, more cost-effective and energy efficient ball mill, designed to enable gold producers, particularly entry-level and junior... 

Non-cyanide technology unlocks new value

Extrakt Process Solution LLC’s Non-cyanide solid-liquid separation and leaching technology, known as TNS, is being used by gold recovery company Fulcrum Metals as an innovative technology to... 

Mali mine set for fast-tracked development

Emerging West African gold developer Cora Gold is focusing on fast-tracking the construction of its flagship Sanankoro mine with the permitting, financing and technical updating of key works so... 

Major prioritises tailings management, climate change adaptation

South Africa-headquartered gold major Gold Fields is rolling out a new approach to tailings management across its African gold operations, combining climate resilience, technical innovation and... 

Sensors help prevent pipe bursts

Ageing pipelines in cities often experience pressure fluctuations that can lead to bursts and costly repairs. For municipalities in South Africa, maintaining the integrity of water infrastructure... 

Smart water use sets bottled sector apart

As South Africa grapples with mounting water insecurity, industries are under growing pressure to use water more efficiently. One sector that has made significant strides is the bottled water... 

Industry must bridge gap between policy, project delivery

As Africa moves to implement the African Union’s (AU’s) Agenda 2063 and related infrastructure master plans, engineering consultancies, such as African Industrial Engineering Services (AIES), are... 

Consultants key to building climate-ready infrastructure

As Africa faces growing climate threats – from droughts and floods to rising temperatures – the continent’s infrastructure must become more resilient. Consulting engineering company Alpenglow... 

Procurement woes stall South Africa’s infrastructure progress

Despite growing demand for engineering services across South Africa and the continent, infrastructure project delivery continues to lag. This is not for lack of capacity but rather because of... 

New CEO confronts sector skills exodus with youth strategy

South African engineering consulting firm GIBB Engineering’s newly appointed CEO, Vishaal Lutchman, is tackling one of the country’s most pressing challenges – the brain drain of skilled engineers... 

Smart pneumatics lowers downtime, energy use

Local manufacturers are increasingly adopting smart pneumatics to modernise operations, reduce unplanned downtime and improve energy efficiency, says fluid control systems manufacturer Bürkert.... 

System design prioritises efficiency, durability

Energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important consideration in the design of fluid power systems. In response, the hydraulic tooling systems of manufacturer and distributor of specialised... 

New tech addresses labour gaps, sustainability

Labour shortages and sustainability are the two major trends shaping the future of hydraulics and pneumatics in Africa, says fluid control solutions supplier Danfoss. “The industry is seeing fewer... 

Greencoat Renewables lists on AltX, opens access to pan-European green energy portfolio

European renewable energy infrastructure asset owner and operator Greencoat Renewables (GRP) officially listed on the AltX of the JSE on June 9. This is a secondary listing for the company, which... 

Contingency planning key to mitigating mining risks

Following the post-election protests and attacks that disrupted Mozambique’s mining sector in October 2024, specialist consultancy Core Consultants is advising companies to stockpile key materials,... 

ESG, stability are priorities for development amid reforms

Following the disruptions from October 2024 to January 2025, owing to violent post-election protests and attacks, Mozambique’s mining sector will need to place even more emphasis on strengthening... 

Mining boom drives equipment demand, services

On the back of a surge in mining activity, particularly in the graphite and gold sectors, Mozambique-based mining equipment supplier and maintenance partner Choice Diesel reports growing demand for...