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How sensor-based sorting is extending the life of critical mineral deposits
How sensor-based sorting is extending the life of critical mineral deposits
11th November 2025

As ore grades decline, global demand for critical minerals rises, and ESG expectations intensify, mining economics are being reshaped. TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting technologies are... 


H&I and AfriSam received a Special Mention for the Malmesbury Bypass Project in the Western Cape
Projects using AfriSam Construction Materials shine at the 24th Construction World Best Projects Awards
11th November 2025

AfriSam’s long standing commitment to excellence and innovation in the built environment was once again underscored at the 24th Construction World Best Projects Awards, where several projects using... 


Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection Executive Director Joel Netshitenzhe.
Strong renewed thrust for South African PGM exchange under way
7th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A strong renewed thrust is under way for the creation of a platinum group metals (PGM) commodities exchange in South Africa to take advantage of South Africa's massive PGMs endowment at a time when... 


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ICMM report shows full GISTM conformance lagging
5th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining and metals advocacy group the ICMM has published its Tailings Progress Report, which sets out the progress its members have made in implementing the Global Industry Standard on Tailings... 


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Afrimat interim results buoyed by asset integration
23rd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multi-commodity, midtier mining company and construction materials provider Afrimat has made several key improvements, and the results of these interventions are now becoming tangible, as evidenced... 


Raubex flags 10% to 20% lower earnings for six months to end August 2025
23rd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed infrastructure development and construction materials supply company Raubex, in a trading statement, says it expects its earnings a share (EPS) and headline earnings a share (HEPS) for... 


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Admixtures improve durability in wind farm construction
10th October 2025

Increasing wind farm construction across South Africa has led to a high demand for admixtures that help ensure durable concrete foundations for wind turbines constructed in remote locations and... 


POWERX secures guarantee facility with Lombard to accelerate private power projects
POWERX secures guarantee facility with Lombard to accelerate private power projects
3rd October 2025

South Africa’s first licensed, private electricity trader POWERX announced that it has signed a dedicated guarantee facility underwritten by Lombard Insurance Company Limited and managed by... 


Sandvik QA452e at S&R yard in Centurion
First QA452e to arrive in South Africa sold by distributor in record time
3rd October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

The first hybrid tracked mobile Sandvik QA452e triple-deck screen ordered as stock by a South African distributor has been sold after only being in the country for a week. This sale signifies an... 


Powertrack aerial shot
Benefits of new electric range expected to advance uptake
3rd October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

The e-Power Powertrack range of mobile crushers and screens from equipment solutions provider Athos Crushing & Screening is poised to meet the growing demand for greener mining and quarrying... 


Tinken solid-block housed bearing
How housed bearing units cut conveyor costs in South African mines
3rd October 2025

Conveyor systems are the lifeblood of South Africa’s mining and quarrying operations. From coal and copper to aggregates and cement, these systems move massive volumes of material every day – often... 


Image of Athos Crushing and Screening’s fully electric Powertrack range
Southern Africa gets fully electric mobile crushers and screens
1st October 2025

Athos Crushing and Screening, a sister company to Pilot Crushtec International, recently launched what is believed to be the first fully electric line of mobile crushers and screens in Southern... 


Vodacomʼs virtual wheeling solution goes live in S Africa
19th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Vodacom has fully operationalised virtual wheeling, marking a major milestone through a power purchase agreement (PPA) with independent power producer (IPP) SOLA Group. The... 


Pieter Uys, Business Development Manager, Multotec
Rock and mineral mine achieves significant cost savings with Multotec’s side-tension PU mats
18th September 2025

One of the challenges faced by rock and mineral mining operations is that the extraction and processing of these materials often involve rigorous demands on equipment, particularly in the screening... 


Patrick Flannigan, General Manager Technical and Product Support at Chryso Southern Africa, underscores the vital role that admixtures play in ensuring the strength, durability and long-term resilience of wind turbine bases
Chryso admixtures boosting durability in wind farm construction
9th September 2025

With the ongoing construction of wind farms across South Africa, Chryso Southern Africa has seen an increasing demand for its construction admixtures. Contractors are leveraging these solutions to... 


The Powertrack PT Pro ST-08E mobile triple-deck screen offers versatile performance while eliminating diesel costs
Leading the charge towards fully electric mobile crushers and screens
5th September 2025

As contractors in southern Africa seek to reduce operating costs to remain competitive, the recent arrival of the fully electric Powertrack range from Athos Crushing and Screening unlocks a new era... 


Selecting high performance cement and aggregates is vital to delivering durable, safe and cost effective road upgrades that meet long-term service demands
Why cutting quality is cutting corners on South Africa’s future
3rd September 2025

In a construction landscape where cost pressures are rising, AfriSam’s Amit Dawneerangen is raising a red flag cautioning contractors that cutting corners on material quality may appear cost... 


Crushing it with Volvo: How Babcock supports green innovation on the ground
Crushing it with Volvo: How Babcock supports green innovation on the ground
3rd September 2025

Crush It Green, a growing recycling and materials processing business in Gauteng, is living proof that environmental responsibility and commercial success can go hand in hand - especially when... 


Athos launches Powertrack range of fully electric mobile crushers and screens
Athos launches Powertrack range of fully electric mobile crushers and screens
3rd September 2025

Aggregates and mining equipment company Athos Crushing & Screening has launched a fully electric range of mobile crushers and screens called Powertrack, built by SRHeavy. Schalk Burger has the story. 


hemp lime plaster and hemcrete block
Afrimat advances various improvement initiatives across its operations
27th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ahead of releasing its interim results for the six months ended August 31, JSE-listed construction materials and industrial minerals company Afrimat has advised that there will be a decrease in the... 


Engineering a Sustainable Future: How Civil Innovation Can Drive the UN’s Global Goals
21st August 2025

By: Dr Ana Evangelista My commitment to sustainability in construction began in 2004, long before the term became a global priority. It started with a simple but urgent concern; the depletion of... 


The lube kitchen part 7: detergent  additives – keeping your parts clean
The lube kitchen part 7: detergent additives – keeping your parts clean
12th August 2025

By: Steven Lumley - technical manager, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) The topic of oil additives is vast, and Steven Lumley - technical manager for WearCheck  - continues the conversation around... 


Cloete’s Sand and Stone takes delivery of first New-Generation Volvo EC300 Excavator in Southern Africa
Cloete’s Sand and Stone takes delivery of first New-Generation Volvo EC300 Excavator in Southern Africa
5th August 2025

By: Babcock - boosts performance and fuel efficiency for trusted aggregates supplier Babcock is proud to announce the delivery of the first new-generation Volvo EC300 excavator in Southern Africa... 


The image depicts the MARSAY TM 250
Onsite crushing helps tackle embodied carbon
1st August 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Although the construction industry has traditionally focused on reducing operational energy use through improvements in lighting and insulation, embodied carbon has long “flown under the radar”,... 


Image of the Powertrack PT PRO C-20ES mobile cone crusher from  Athos Crushing & Screening
Electric mobile crushers and screens help lower costs in Southern African market
31st July 2025

A range of four fully electric mobile crushers and screens has been launched in response to the growing need by local customers in Southern Africa to lower both operating costs and capital outlay.... 


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Didipio mine, Philippines
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold and copper mine in the northern Luzon region of the Philippines. 


The Powertrack electric tracked mobile screen, with crushers behind
Athos launches new PowerTrack electric mobile crushers, screens range
24th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Crushing and screen company Athos Crushing & Screening has launched a new range of Athos PowerTrack mobile jaw and cone crushers, and screens, which are electric and reduce operating expenses for... 


The electric Powertrack range, manufactured by SRHeavy (SRH), a Metso-owned company, includes mobile jaw crushers, cone crushers, and screens – all designed to run efficiently using an external power supply
Athos Crushing & Screening launches fully electric mobile Crushers and Screens
24th July 2025

Following an extensive testing regime, Athos Crushing & Screening is officially launching a fully electric range of mobile crushers and screens called Powertrack, built by SRHeavy (SRH). Dubbed the... 


AfriSam truck on construction site
Flexibility, early engagement required to deliver megaprojects
20th June 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

Adaptable production capacity and effective communication and collaboration with contractors are vital to navigate the labour and material supply issues that could challenge the completion of... 


A generic image of an asphalt production plant
Holistic mixing strategies required for road, bridge durability
13th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The need for asphalt manufacturers to ensure high-quality asphalt mix production, adhere to performance-based specifications, and incorporate sustainable practices to minimise environmental impacts... 


Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden
Afrimat reports lower operating profit but expects improvement going forward
15th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

Midtier mining and materials company Afrimat has reported a significant decline in operating profit for the 12 months ended February 28. Group revenue increased by 36.7% from R6.1-billion in the... 


Afrimat's Demaneng iron-ore mine
Afrimat flags earnings drop on iron-ore, anthracite, cement market challenges
23rd April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed construction materials and industrial minerals company Afrimat expects to report an 85% to 90% year-on-year decrease in earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS)... 


LiuGong redefines sustainable innovation with BEV & T-Series Wheel Loader debut at BAUMA 2025
8th April 2025

LiuGong, a global leader in construction equipment and a fast-growing force in the mining sector, took center stage at BAUMA 2025, challenging industry perceptions and showcasing its leadership in... 


Image of the transparent bucket 2.0 system from Develon
Advanced safety and visibility system for wheel loaders
2nd April 2025

A raised bucket in front of traditional wheel loaders can create blind spots, posing significant safety risks. Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has introduced its transparent bucket... 


Sinoma chairperson Zhu Linhle and PPC CEO Matias Cardarelli
PPC unpacks turnaround progress, rationale behind new plant
27th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As JSE-listed cement producer PPC prepares to start construction on a new R3-billion plant in the Western Cape in the second half of the year, CEO Matias Cardarelli has emphasised how the new plant... 


NCPC-SA national programme manager Victor Manavhela
By-product paving the way to circularity
21st February 2025 By: Halima Frost

Reported as an “industry first” in Southern Africa, silicomanganese slag, a by-product of ferromanganese alloy and steel production, has been used as construction material in a 2 km stretch of road... 


The recently commissioned greenfields aggregate plant for Pilot Crushtec’s customer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Largest Pilot Modular aggregate plant commissioned in the DRC
19th February 2025

In a milestone project, Pilot Crushtec International has commissioned its largest ever Pilot Modular plant. Supplied to produce five aggregate sizes for an existing customer in the Democratic... 


The feed conveyor discharge chute at an iron ore mine is designed for seamless material transfer, reducing spillage and dust while improving efficiency
Optimising material transfer across industries with advanced handling solutions
18th February 2025

Efficient material transfer is a critical component of any materials handling operation, regardless of the commodity being moved. Whether handling coal, minerals, aggregates or other bulk... 


truck loaded with building aggregates
Afrimat notes some improvement in conditions following tough first-half
17th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed mining and materials group Afrimat has warned that losses in its cement segment and a weaker-than-expected performance from its anthracite segment will mean that its results for the 2025... 


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The recently commissioned greenfield aggregate plant for Pilot Crushtec’s customer in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Modular aggregate plant commissioned
14th February 2025

In a milestone project, local mobile and semi-mobile crushing and screening equipment provider Pilot Crushtec International has commissioned its largest ever Pilot Modular plant, which is being... 


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Modular wheeled plant concept
10th February 2025

The first commercial Weir modular wheeled plant (WMWP) was on display at the recent Electra Mining Africa exhibition. The company says the concept is aimed at addressing specific customer needs in... 


Metso launches new screening FATP facility in Gauteng
Metso launches new screening FATP facility in Gauteng
5th February 2025

Minerals and aggregates process solution company Metso, in partnership with specialist fabrication company Efficient Engineering, has launched its screening fabrication, assembly, testing and... 


Localised laboratories strengthens Chryso's support across Africa
Pioneering a greener construction future for Africa
23rd January 2025

As Africa’s construction industry embraces greener practices in meeting its infrastructure needs, CHRYSO is on board with a rebranded focus on sustainability. Having merged with GCP Applied... 


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