Sandvik develops vision for mining automation with AutoMine concept underground drill

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced its AutoMine Concept Underground Drill, the company’s second technology demonstrator for its future autonomous mining vision. The AutoMine Concept... 

Murray & Roberts Cementation first choice for mining companies, owing to strategic relationships

As a member of the Murray & Roberts group of companies, Murray & Roberts Cementation is a world class mining contractor based in Johannesburg and operating throughout Africa. The company has a... 

Kwatani experiences best growth in its history

South Africa-based vibrating screen and feeder original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kwatani reports that orders for its equipment have surged in recent months to record levels, with orders coming... 

FLSmidth introduces new pure play strategies for mining, cement; introduces new long-term financial targets

While Danish multinational FLSmidth’s performance has gradually improved, the company believes it has the potential for more, and has therefore kickstarted a transformation journey in 2022 with a... 

Building SA’s engineering base for growth

Already leveraging the global economic recovery, Efficient Engineering is gearing up for continued growth – while strengthening the industrial foundations of the South African economy. According to... 

Spectrem Air to engage clients at Indaba on their plans

Geophysical airborne service provider Spectrem Air intends to not only engage with its clients, but “understand what the theme of ‘Unlocking the Future of mining’” will mean for the company. This... 

Wärtsilä to advance energy optimisation tech, strategy in 2023

Manufacturing company Wärtsilä’s holistic approach builds on the company’s extensive capabilities in power system remodelling and analysis, energy system optimisation and flexible power generation... 

Enaex Africa optimistic about plans to become explosives leader in Africa

Explosives and blasting specialist Enaex Africa is hopeful that it will continue to expand into Africa and help drive long-term growth and new investment opportunities in the continent’s mining... 

SEW-EURODRIVE all set to support Africa’s growth

Despite the travails of the global economy and uncertainty in many countries, Africa will be the place to do business in the coming years. So says SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa MD Raymond Obermeyer,... 

Modernising SA’s mineral extraction sector through research development and innovation

The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP), will again this year form part of the South African Pavilion at the “Investing in African Mining” Indaba exhibition, jointly with the  Department of Science and... 

SRK Consulting focusing on clients' success, not just own growth

With several African countries currently the source of key minerals, and potentially hosting other minerals, engineering consultancy SRK Consulting newly appointed MD Andrew van Zyl expects the... 

Methano Group advances goal of becoming leading EPCM firm in Africa

Multidisciplinary engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) firm Methano Group is in the late engagement stage with its strategic partners in setting up offices in Southern Africa... 

Kumi Consulting advancing plans to assist miners with increasing regulatory requirements

Supply chains are coming under increasing focus, with sustainability consultancy Kumi Consulting highlighting the impact of growing regulation, particularly in Europe, which sees manufacturers and... 

Logistics provider Crossroads building on strengths

General freight, fuel and bulk logistics company Crossroads will be building on its strengths and honing its strategy this year to grow its business, improve operational efficiency and increase... 

Expanding the value proposition of the PDS

That Proximity Detection System (PDS) technology has over the years ushered in a new era in mine safety management is no overstatement. Given the pace of development in the past two years, Booyco... 

Company welcomes master distributorship of new range

Dewatering pumps and dredging specialist IPR recently welcomed a master distributorship for global industrial company Atlas Copco’s new pumps range in the Southern Africa region into its overall... 

Dry-type transformers lead to increased safety at mines

The global trend of mining companies’ continuously showing their strong commitment to evaluating their operating practices and working towards zero harm has led to an increased demand for the... 

Correct lighting solution can help maximise energy savings

As companies worldwide have become obliged to implement energy-saving methods, the growing popularity of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in a variety of lighting applications has dominated the... 

Renergen considering US IPO; provides Phase 2 funding update

Natural gas and helium producer Renergen is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the American Depositary Shares (ADSs), and listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market this year,... 

South Africa joins global ranks of liquid helium production thanks to Renergen project

Natural gas and helium producer Renergen has produced its first liquid helium at its flagship Virginia gas project, in South Africa’s Free State province, making the country the world’s newest... 

Phase 2 of Renergen’s Virginia gas project awarded SIP status

Phase 2 of Renergen’s Virginia gas project awarded SIP status Natural gas and helium provider Renergen’s Virginia gas project’s Phase 2 is now a strategic integrated project (SIP) under the... 

Tshwane will host NAACAM Show 2023

The City of Tshwane will be the host city for the 2023 iteration of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show, which will take place from August 30 to... 

South Africa facing a so-called gas cliff, but gas supplier has alternative ready

Given recent regulatory changes, the South African energy environment is now supporting behind-the-meter and distributed power generation projects. 

Global steel production for October flat year-on-year

Global crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 147.3-million tonnes in October – the same level as reported for October 2021. Africa... 

Assore now holds just over 25% of Atlantic Lithium

Aim-listed Atlantic Lithium on November 22 welcomed further investment by Assore International Holdings, which now has voting rights of 25.06% of the Africa-focussed lithium explorer and developer.... 

AfriTin ‘encouraged’ by latest drill results

Exploration drill results at Aim-listed AfriTin Mining’s flagship Uis mine, in Namibia, are in line with the company’s expectations for the V1/V2 pegmatite orebody, the African tech metals miner... 

Experts unpack the criticality of circular economy to climate resilience

Only 11% of waste from Africa’s urban areas goes to managed landfills, with much of the rest dumped and often burned. This has had a dramatic impact on human health, with poor air quality linked to... 

Experts unpack the criticality of circular economy to climate resilience

Only 11% of waste from Africa’s urban areas goes to managed landfills, with much of the rest dumped and often burned. This has had a dramatic impact on human health, with poor air quality linked to... 

Standard Bank publishes results of second Africa Trade Barometer

Financial services provider Standard Bank this week shared the results of the second edition of its Africa Trade Barometer, which showed that there have been improvements in, for example, business... 

Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy launched

The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have launched the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy, a $2-million prize competition to reward entrepreneurs and innovators working to address... 

SACPCMP, PMI collaborate to boost international recognition of construction professionals

The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) and the Project Management Institute (PMI) have come together to offer construction-specific learning and... 

Sanral planning to spend R60bn in Eastern Cape over the next five years

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) is planning to spend just over R60-billion on road infrastructure in the Eastern Cape province over the next five years, southern regional... 

Transnet welcomes sentencing of criminals who stole copper cables

State-owned entity Transnet has welcomed the sentencing by the Belfast Magistrates Court earlier this week of three criminals who stole contact wire (copper cables) belonging to Transnet in October... 

Contractor arrested for alleged sabotage at Camden power station

A contractor working at the Camden power station was arrested on November 16 after he was positively linked to an incident of sabotage following intensive investigative work by State-owned Eskom.... 

Atlantic Lithium founder posthumously honoured at London conference

Aim-listed lithium miner Atlantic Lithium founder and former CEO Vincent Mascolo has been posthumously shortlisted for the Mining CEO of the Year Award. Mascolo passed away unexpectedly in March... 

TFR investigating cause of train crash in Mozambique

A freight train, owned by State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and operated by CFM crew, on November 15 collided with a CFM train that was shunting on the mainline between Ressano Garcia,... 

Publication of Tongaat Hulett's business rescue plan delayed to January

The majority of creditors of agriculture and agri-processing business Tongaat Hulett have approved an extension to the date of publication of a business rescue plan to January 31. In a statement... 

Green hydrogen could sustainably industrialise Africa, boost GDP in six key countries – new report

With global demand for hydrogen projected to rise sevenfold by 2050, new analysis from the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA) and analytical support from McKinsey, quantifies opportunity for the... 

Doubt remains as to whether Steel Master Plan can rescue the steel industry

The World Steel Association has lowered its forecast for global steel demand for this year, anticipating that demand will contract by 2.3% as the global economy struggles with macroeconomic... 

Hummingbird achieves compliance with WGC responsible mining principles

Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources has achieved compliance with the World Gold Council’s (WGC’s) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMP), within the shortest possible timeframe and at both...