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Manufacturing of standardised chute components by Weba Chute Systems, streamlining maintenance and reducing lead times
Weba Chute Systems leads shift from reactive to proactive Chute maintenance

Technological advancements in the digital space are paving the way for a key trend in the management of transfer points: a transition from reactive to proactive maintenance. Mark Baller, Managing... 


Level 9 Proximity Detection Systems are designed to enhance safety by preventing collisions between machines and pedestrians
Leading the way with level 9 PDS implementation

Applying a Level 9 Proximity Detection System (PDS) to a mining operation is as much about changes in behaviour as it is about technical solutions, according to Pieter Wolfaardt from Apex, Booyco... 


Sandvik’s X-change programme lets mines upgrade to Sandvik 800i crushers for up to 30% more uptime and 25% more output - with fast ROI
Reduce total cost of ownership with Sandvik 800i X-change programme

Sandvik Rock Processing is making it easier than ever for mining operations to cut costs and improve efficiency with its innovative X-change programme. This initiative allows mines to upgrade... 


Understanding the Role of Precious Metals in Investment Portfolios
Understanding the Role of Precious Metals in Investment Portfolios

When markets get shaky, a lot of investors look for something solid, literally! That’s where precious metals come in. Gold, silver, platinum... they’ve been used to store value for centuries, and... 


Staying ahead of SO₂ emission limits with BASF’s high-performance catalyst, O4-116 Quattro
Staying ahead of SO₂ emission limits with BASF’s high-performance catalyst, O4-116 Quattro

Owing to ever stricter legislation towards lower SO2 emissions, superior catalyst shape and composition has become ever more important. 


Brad Soekoe, CEO of Stallion
Stallion Integrated evolves into a one-stop business solutions provider

Stallion Integrated has embarked on a significant transformation from its original offering as a traditional guarding company, founded in 1991, into a multifaceted provider of integrated business... 


Diaretou Madina Gaye Dieng, Cluster President for Francophone Africa and Islands at Schneider Electric, receiving the Gender Leader Award at the Africa CEO Forum
Schneider Electric honoured with the Gender Leader Award at the 2025 Africa CEO Forum

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has been awarded the Gender Leader Award at this year’s Africa CEO Forum, held in... 


Schneider Electric’s Youth Education & Entrepreneurship Programme reaches over 38,000 youths in Anglophone Africa
Schneider Electric’s Youth Education & Entrepreneurship Programme reaches over 38,000 youths in Anglophone Africa

The Schneider Electric Foundation and Schneider Electric are proud to celebrate a major milestone in its commitment to empowering young people through education and entrepreneurship.  The... 


Schneider Electric’s Panel Builder Programme Continues to Empower Local Builders for Growth
Schneider Electric’s Panel Builder Programme Continues to Empower Local Builders for Growth

The continuing success of the mySchneider Panel Builder Programme in South Africa reflects Schneider Electric’s firm commitment to empowering local panel builders.  By simplifying operations,... 


Immersive Technologies Expands Global Reach, Now Supporting Pakistan, Sierra Leone, and Ethiopia

(Virtual Showroom) Immersive Technologies, the global leader in cutting-edge mine training solutions, proudly announces the expansion of its global reach with the shipment of advanced equipment... 


Orapa No. 2 ore processing plant on planned annual maintenance shutdown

Debswana Diamond Company wishes to clarify that Orapa No. 2 plant is undergoing its annual scheduled maintenance shutdown for the month of May and has not ceased operations as reported in the... 


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Astron Energy introduces new solution for varnish

At Astron Energy, we don’t accept the status quo, particularly when challenges are industry-wide and costly. We sat down with Astron Energy Technical Specialist Faiz Regal to find out which big... 


MEI Construction & Services
MEI Construction & Services

Leading industrial constructor MEI Construction & Services specialises in structural steel, mechanical, piping and platework (SMPP) as well as electrical, control and instrumentation (EC&I)... 


STEINERT KSS | XT CLI, equipped with four sensors (Transmission X-ray, color, 3D laser, magnetic induction).
How ore sorting technology is transforming bauxite beneficiation

Brazil-based miner Terra Goyana Mining (TGM) benchmark themselves in mineral research, development, beneficiation and bauxite commercialisation. Representing 5.5% of national production, the... 


Springlake acquisition expands Menar’s anthracite footprint
Springlake acquisition expands Menar’s anthracite footprint

Menar hopes to strengthen its participation in the anthracite market by adding the KwaZulu-Natal-based Springlake Colliery to its portfolio. Menar acquired the anthracite mine, Springlake Colliery,... 


Schneider Electric South Africa unveils Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage Drive for enhanced energy efficiency and process optimisation
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage Drive for enhanced energy efficiency and process optimisation

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled its cutting-edge Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive range,... 


Schneider Electric unveils Industries of the Future Breaker Status and Communication Module (BSCM) Modbus SL/ULP and Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive products at AATF 2025
Schneider Electric unveils Industries of the Future Breaker Status and Communication Module (BSCM) Modbus SL/ULP and Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive products at AATF 2025

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has unveiled two new flagship products – the Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage... 


Bridging the Skills Gap: The Vital Role of Education and Training in Mining
Bridging the Skills Gap: The Vital Role of Education and Training in Mining

In the rapidly evolving world of engineering, the mining industry remains one of the foundational pillars of economic development, particularly in resource-rich nations. From raw extraction to... 


Schneider Electric appoints Canninah Dladla as Cluster President for English-Speaking Africa
Schneider Electric appoints Canninah Dladla as Cluster President for English-Speaking Africa

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognized sustainability leader, has announced the appointment of Canninah Dladla as its new Cluster President for... 


Tru-Trac increased conveyor uptime at a mine in Mauritania
Tru-Trac increases conveyor uptime at Mauritania mine

An iron ore mine in Mauritania was facing considerable safety risk and maintenance costs due to misalignment of its conveyors, until Tru-Trac implemented the solution. According to Ian King, Sales... 


IPR’s partnership with Rand Air in Sasolburg gives Free State customers direct access to a full range of dewatering pump and dredging rental solutions
IPR expands access to Sasolburg

Dewatering pump and dredging rental specialist IPR has expanded its footprint in the Free State by joining forces with its sister company Rand Air, both of which form part of Atlas Copco’s... 


Request for expression of interest for acquisition of 50% shares in Morafe Group (Pty) Ltd
Request for expression of interest for acquisition of 50% shares in Morafe Group (Pty) Ltd

The Qaqa Diamond Mine is owned by Morafe Group of Companies (75%) and the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho (25%). Morafe Group was granted a 10 year Mining Lease by Government of Lesotho. Qaqa... 


Schneider Electric launches new TeSys Deca Advanced contactor solution to revolutionise motor management
Schneider Electric launches new TeSys Deca Advanced contactor solution to revolutionise motor management

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in digital transformation for energy management and automation, has launched the TeSys Deca Advanced, an advanced contactor solution designed to... 


Public- and Private security network working hand-in-hand to approach illegal mining crisis
Public- and Private security network working hand-in-hand to approach illegal mining crisis

The annual Mine Security conference will be attended by large scale mining companies, organs of state security, public and private security forces and technology providers. The theme of this year’s... 


4Sight OT Automation Receives Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award  in South Africa
4Sight OT Automation Receives Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award in South Africa

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced 4Sight OT Automation as a winner of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award,... 


Debswana hands over Setata Ranch 65 to Support Small stock production
Debswana hands over Setata Ranch 65 to Support Small stock production

Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) last week Friday handed over a fully developed ranch to ministry of Lands and Agriculture to be used as a centre of excellence for small stock production... 


Murray & Roberts Cementation has been consistently building the future of mining through innovation, safety and expertise
Murray & Roberts Cementation marks 21 years growth and innovation

Murray & Roberts Cementation is celebrating 21 years of growth and transformation since the merger of Murray & Roberts RUC and The Cementation Company (Africa) in July 2004. Over the past 21 years,... 


The newly installed Weba Chute System at a gold mining operation in the Caribbean was custom-engineered to handle sticky ore at a challenging transfer point
Weba custom Chute solution tackles sticky ore challenge in Caribbean gold mine

An expanding gold mining operation in the Caribbean recently faced a significant challenge at one of its transfer points, where sticky ore - especially problematic during the hot summer months -... 


Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy
Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy

Leading supplier of petroleum products in Southern Africa, Astron Energy, is proud to present its new Quartech Fuel, a revolutionary petrol and diesel formulation enhanced with premium additives,... 


Energy On Tap: Industrial Turbines are Steaming Ahead

Exploiting excess steam production for power generation of around 200 megawatts (MW) or less (dubbed industrial-scale steam turbine solutions) is more viable and attractive. Industries—including... 


Notice of an Execution Sale of Moveable Property
Notice of an Execution Sale of Moveable Property

BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that in terms of a Judgment of the High Court, Durban and Warrant of Execution for the Defendant, the under mentioned Mineral rights and Interest will be sold by public... 


Khanye Colliery becomes South Africa’s First Bettercoal Producer
Khanye Colliery becomes South Africa’s First Bettercoal Producer

Canyon Coal’s Khanye Colliery will implement a robust Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) in the coming four years as part of the Bettercoal programme, enhancing the mine’s sustainability efforts.... 


Martin Creamer and Alistair Muller
Medium- to long-term dynamics bode well for PGM prices, Partners in Performance highlights

Platinum group metal (PGM) operators need to remain resilient to ensure that they emerge stronger from the current period of short-term price volatility, Alistair Muller, a partner at at Partners... 


WH Auctions presents 2-Day webcast auction in May 2025
WH Auctions presents 2-Day webcast auction in May 2025

Africa’s trusted leader in industrial asset disposal WH Auctions is proud to announce a major two day webcast auction on behalf of globally respected mining operation Base Titanium in Kwale, Kenya.... 


Africa is early adopter of Rail-Running Conveyors from FLS
Africa is early adopter of Rail-Running Conveyors from FLS

An African mine will be among the first adopters of the innovative Rail-Running Conveyor (RRC) technology, commercialised by full flowsheet provider FLS in collaboration with the University of... 


Ralph Hollenstein, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Multotec
Multotec supplies scientifically designed mill liners with 3D scanning technology to mining operations

( Virtual Showroom ) Multotec has successfully supplied scientifically engineered rubber mill and scrubber liners to mining operations across the globe, including the USA, Zambia, Ivory Coast,... 


De Beers Group welcomes new cohort to enterprise development project for diamond Beneficiators
De Beers Group welcomes new cohort to enterprise development project for diamond Beneficiators

Four emerging diamond businesses join transformative programme to drive inclusivity and growth in South Africa’s diamond sector De Beers Group, in partnership with business incubation specialists... 


The Warman MC range of pumps is engineered for optimal performance and reliability in challenging milling environments
J221 overlay extends life of Warman pump shaft sleeves at Mogalakwena

( Virtual Showroom ) When Anglo American Platinum’s Mogalakwena mine in South Africa’s Limpopo province wanted to extend the wear life of shaft sleeves in its Warman® pumps, Weir suggested the... 


Fire Safety Interview: How IFT is Revolutionising Mining Site Fire Safety
Fire Safety Interview: How IFT is Revolutionising Mining Site Fire Safety

In an interview with Shantelle Alberts, Fire Specialist at Integrated Fire Technology (IFT) for fixed applications, we explore the steps the company is taking to enhance fire safety on mining... 


Pele Energy Group Strengthens Executive Leadership with New General Manager Appointments
Pele Energy Group Strengthens Executive Leadership with New General Manager Appointments

Pele Energy Group (PEG) is proud to spotlight the leadership shaping its future by announcing two strategic General Manager appointments across its key divisions: Jolene Shaw at Knowledge Pele (KP)... 


Genuine large parts like gears ensure optimal performance, reliability and minimal downtime, keeping crushers operating optimally
Fake parts put crusher and screen owners and staff at risk

Genuine parts for crushers and screens are an essential part of the promise that OEMs make to the market – to keep their customers’ projects profitable and their businesses sustainable. On the... 


Why investing in your frontline leader matters more than you think

Mining companies don’t hesitate to spend millions on equipment – but investing in supervisors is what turns good operations into great ones Mining companies know how to spend. From cutting-edge... 


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Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD
Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD

For over 30 years, Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD has been designing, manufacturing, supplying and maintaining specialist...

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Weir
Weir

Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

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Amsted Reelin

REELIN is Currently the largest supplier of Bearings to Transnet. We have contracts to supply bearings, draft gears slackadjusters and other...

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John Thompson
John Thompson

John Thompson, the leader in energy and environmental solutions through value engineering and innovation, provides the following: design, engineer,...

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Condra Cranes
Condra Cranes

ISO-certified Condra manufactures overhead cranes, portal cranes, cantilever cranes and crane components: hoists, drives, end-carriages, brakes and...

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Hanna Instruments (Pty) Ltd
Hanna Instruments (Pty) Ltd

We supply customers with practical affordable solutions for their testing needs. Our products include benchtop, portable, in-line process control...

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