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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... 


BME, Omnia Agriculture support education with donated mobile classroom
BME, Omnia Agriculture support education with donated mobile classroom

In a show of commitment to education and community development, BME – a division of Omnia Group – has partnered with its sister company Omnia Agriculture, to donate a fully furnished mobile... 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s headquarters boasts unrivalled stockholding capacity, ensuring rapid response and reliable supply across Africa
Africa footprint grows as SEW-EURODRIVE builds its technical foundation

Momentum continues to grow behind the ambitious plans of SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa to become a leading force in the continent’s industrial gearbox business, drives and automation solutions... 


Murray & Roberts Cementation completed the raiseboring of the mine’s Shaft 2 last year; the shaft will be the primary production shaft for extracting ore from underground operations
Innovative removal of raisebore head helps keep Platreef on track

At the end of the raiseboring – or reaming – stage for Shaft 2 of Ivanplats’ Platreef project in South Africa’s Limpopo province, an innovative solution was called for to promptly remove the... 


Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening launches the electrifying QH443E tracked cone crusher
Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening launches the electrifying QH443E tracked cone crusher

Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening is proud to announce the launch of the QH443E, our latest innovation in tracked cone crushers. This new electric unit has been designed with a focus on... 


LESEDI Partners with CASTLET UK to Bring Cutting-Edge Equipment to the African Market
LESEDI Partners with CASTLET UK to Bring Cutting-Edge Equipment to the African Market

LESEDI is excited to announce a game-changing partnership with CASTLET UK, an internationally recognized leader, and specialise in the design and manufacturing of advanced power supply and control... 


PRISMA launches specialised operational readiness training at Angola's largest diamond mine
PRISMA launches specialised operational readiness training at Angola's largest diamond mine

PRISMA, a fully MQA-accredited specialist training provider in the mining sector, is pleased to announce a new project with a leading South African engineering group specialising in the design and... 


Martin Creamer and Francisco Baudrand
Enaex Africa transforms beyond compliance

While many foreign-owned companies struggle to align with local empowerment frameworks, Enaex Africa has gone beyond compliance, embedding transformation into its corporate DNA as both a strategic... 


Reader survey now on – Give us your feedback and win
Reader survey now on – Give us your feedback and win

Creamer Media is launching a reader survey in April 2025 to garner reader feedback and opinions about the publishing company’s title, Engineering News and Mining Weekly.  


Evangelos Lioutas, Technical Advisor Africa at Weba Chute Systems, with the Toolquip Namibia team, celebrating their new agency partnership
Weba appoints Toolquip Namibia as local agent strengthening footprint

Weba Chute Systems has appointed Toolquip Namibia as its official agent in Namibia, a move that forms part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its footprint across the African... 


Generators: The Muscle in the New Energy Mix

Contrary to reputations as noisy and dirty, generators are a key part of modern energy supplies. There are clear signs when loadshedding resurfaces in South Africa. Complaints fill message groups,... 


Thungela enhances safety of learners through first aid training and emergency response essentials
Thungela enhances safety of learners through first aid training and emergency response essentials

Thungela has completed the roll out of a series of first aid training across 45 no-fee schools in the Nkangala and Gert Sibande districts, in Mpumalanga, as part of the Education Initiative... 


The rating plate of one of the 22,5 MVA 50 kV dry-type transformers
Dry-type transformers push boundaries in Dutch intake substation

A data center in the Netherlands is the site of a recent innovation on the transformer landscape, where TMC Transformers has designed, manufactured and installed dry-type transformers in a large... 


IPR has supplied two Atlas Copco R150DP dry prime pumps for a vessel supporting an offshore gas project
Atlas Copco dry prime pumps from IPR for gas project's sea-going vessel

Johannesburg-based dewatering pump specialist IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has again extended its reach into Africa, supplying equipment to a global customer in the oil and gas sector who is... 


Hexagon, MMG fulfilling mine safety commitment underground
Hexagon, MMG fulfilling mine safety commitment underground

Tucson, Arizona, USA (April 2, 2025) – Hexagon, the global leader in precision technologies, is sharing the story of a successful partnership that’s helping to combat fatigue and distraction in... 


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The SAIMM started as a learned society in 1894 after the invention of the cyanide process that saved the South African gold mining industry of the...

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