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New, expanded TWIMS, Toyota Teach facilities launched
2nd September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Automotive company Toyota South Africa’s Toyota South Africa Educational Trust last month commemorated its new, expanded Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS) and Toyota Teach... 


Himoinsa delivered 4 MW in back-up power to the Lindi Jumbo mine.
Himoinsa provides standby power for Tanzania graphite mine
30th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power generation equipment manufacturer Himoinsa has been selected as the turnkey supplier to provide power continuity to the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania. The equipment supplier... 


Golden Arrow, Eskom in electric bus deal
30th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) and power utility Eskom have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) which sets out the terms for ongoing engagement related to GABS’ planned introduction of... 


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Aluminium imperatives challenging to meet
30th August 2024 By: Halima Frost

The South African aluminium industry faces many challenges, including the need for greater recyclability and the push for a greener, more reliable power supply, says semi-finished nonferrous metals... 


Implats Group Executive:Refining & Marketing Sifiso Sibiya.
Developing hydrogen economy key to future platinum group metals demand – Implats
29th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The development of the hydrogen economy and the latent potential offtake for platinum group metals (PGMs) is a key underpin to the long-term view of future demand and the role PGMs will play in a... 


The Implats team at 2024 results presentation, covered by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer. Video: Creamer Media's Nicholas Boyd.
Headwind-hit Implats delivers guided production, controls costs
29th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Amid an operating environment constrained by macroeconomic headwinds and low prices for platinum group metals (PGMs), Implats delivered guided production volume and cost control in the 12 months to... 


Port of Nqura laoding container on truck
TPT recovery on track but can be better, CE says
28th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CE Jabu Mdaki has expressed satisfaction with the company's progress in meeting its Phase 1 recovery plan targets, while also acknowledging the need for... 


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Celebrating its 29th anniversary
27th August 2024

The Hydraulic Connection has established a reputation for supplying top-class products and services to the industrial sector The Hydraulic Connection develops, manufactures and supplies... 


44% of automotive customers ready to switch to EVs, research shows
23rd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Although about 44% of automotive customers say they are ready to buy an electric vehicle (EV) as their next vehicle, 46% remain unsure, while 10% say they will definitely not buy an EV, according... 


Klüber Lubrication
23rd August 2024

Together Beyond Lubrication Without specialty lubricants, many aspects of our technical world would grind to a halt. Drive units would fail, machines would stop producing, and water wouldn't flow... 


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NEV sales up amid lower overall new-vehicle sales
23rd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

New energy vehicle (NEV) sales from 18 brands increased by 169.8% from a very low base of 1 228 units in the second quarter of last year to a decent 4 122 units by the end of the second quarter of... 


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Atlas Copco: Home of Industrial Ideas
23rd August 2024

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Atlas Copco is a global, industrial company with approximately 43 000 employees and customers in more than 180 countries. Atlas Copco focusses on four main business... 


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Battery anode facility, Saudi Arabia
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The proposed battery anode facility will be capable of producing commercial-scale graphite anode active material for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicle applications. 


Northam Platinum CEO Paul Dune stood at a podium
Shanghai event highlights key PGM developments
23rd August 2024

This year’s platinum insight conference, the Shanghai Platinum Week 2024, served as a “core platform” for industry innovation and collaboration, reports global platinum body World Platinum... 


Women in Industry - ECS Associates
Women in Industry - ECS Associates
23rd August 2024

Leaders in PMO services through collaborative project strategies, contract advisory consulting and training. Engineering consultants ECS Associates has great pleasure in honouring Engineering... 


New-vehicle sales finally tick upwards
23rd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Total new-vehicle sales in July inched up by 1.5%, to 44 229 units, compared with the same month last year, driven by an improvement in the passenger-car market. July was only the second month,... 


Electric SUV under R400 000 launched
23rd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Pretoria-based importer and distributor of battery electric vehicles (EVs) Enviro Automotive has launched the Dayun Yuehu S5 mini sports-utility vehicle (SUV) in South Africa. The 3.6 m S5 is... 


Golden Arrow to acquire 120 electric buses from BYD
23rd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town’s Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has signed a deal to acquire 120 electric buses from Chinese automotive powerhouse BYD, following four years of testing. Delivery of the 65-seater units... 


Andrew Kirby
Ogihara SA breaks ground on new R1.2bn auto body-part plant in Durban
22nd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

CFAO South Africa (SA) subsidiary Toyota Tsusho Africa, and Ogihara Thailand, have started construction of a new R1.2-billion plant that will produce vehicle body parts for Toyota South Africa... 


RS announces winners of Student Project Fund SA 2024
RS announces winners of Student Project Fund SA 2024
19th August 2024

RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, is excited to announce the winners of the inaugural Student... 


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Hulamin progresses capital investments, as domestic demand remains strong
19th August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aluminium products manufacturer Hulamin says export pricing pressure and market challenges have eroded some of its earnings in the six months ended June 30. The group’s normalised earnings before... 


Jackwell Feris
Implementation of South Africa’s clean hydrogen ambition
16th August 2024

In the throes of a global energy transformation, South Africa emerges as a prominent player, leveraging its abundant renewable resources, particularly solar and wind power, to unlock the potential... 


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The roofing nail is used extensively for securing steel roof sheeting
Firm diversifies product range
16th August 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Specialised fastening systems manufacturer and distributor Avlock International, in Boksburg, has diversified its product range to include cordless tools, plastic fasteners and specialised... 


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What auto industry wants from government to keep the wheels turning
16th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s seventh administration has taken office amidst a flagging domestic economy desperately seeking traction. The automotive industry, South Africa’s biggest manufacturing industry, has... 


The Global Pik Up concept vehicle
Mahindra SA celebrates 20 000th Pik Up unit as it gears up for next growth phase
15th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Vehicle manufacturer Mahindra South Africa (SA) is celebrating the milestone of having the 20 000th locally assembled Pik Up “bakkie” rolling off the line, as the company prepares for its next... 


NextSource appoints new downstream operations executive VP
12th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

TSX- and OTCQB-listed NextSource Materials has announced the appointment of Dr Tilo Hauke as downstream operations executive VP, effective October 1. Hauke joins NextSource from US- and... 


Image of an electric test bus in the GABS fleet
Golden Arrow, Eskom sign memorandum of cooperation on electric buses
12th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) and power utility Eskom have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) which sets out the terms for ongoing engagement related to GABS’ planned introduction of... 


Africa Emerges as the Next Global Manufacturing Powerhouse
12th August 2024

Africa is rapidly positioning itself as a key player in the global manufacturing landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for growth and investment. With manufacturing contributing over... 


A truck transporting containers
South Africa must focus on export competitiveness – Mavuso
12th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa must develop industrial policies that build the international competitiveness of its export industries, including by enabling small businesses that could be exporting much more,... 


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Govt will use entrepreneurship to lift more women out of poverty – Ramaphosa
12th August 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that with South Africa’s high unemployment rate, entrepreneurship is an important tool to empower more women and broaden their participation in the economy.... 


Agreement reached between chemicals producers
9th August 2024

European multinational chemicals producer BASF has signed an agreement to sell its flocculants business to global specialty chemicals producer Solenis in exchange for its mining applications. The... 


Egypt woos Volkswagen with body shop, assembly-line deal
9th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

In a new strategic cooperation agreement, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) and the government of Egypt will conduct a feasibility study on the construction of a body shop and assembly buildings in the... 


Infrastructure repair can support large-scale industrialisation, says Seifsa
8th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Infrastructure investment can unlock demand for the metals and engineering (M&E) sector, which has markets in the mining, agriculture, construction, automotive, logistics, water and the energy... 


ELIDZ and AIDC forge strategic partnership to deepen Automotive value chain localisation in EC
ELIDZ and AIDC forge strategic partnership to deepen Automotive value chain localisation in EC
7th August 2024

The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) and the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth Development Agency (GGDA) signed a Memorandum of... 


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Airlink announces new service from Cape Town to Gaborone
6th August 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has announced that it is to introduce a direct flight between Cape Town, South Africa, and Gaborone, Botswana. The new service will commence on... 


Auto industry hopeful as new-vehicle sales finally tick upwards
Auto industry hopeful as new-vehicle sales finally tick upwards
2nd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Total new-vehicle sales in July inched up by 1.5%, to 44 229 units, compared with the same month last year, driven by an improvement in the passenger-car market. July were only the second month,... 


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SA’s automotive prospects clouded by high taxes and exports risks
2nd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

The importance of export growth as an automotive industry strategy is crucial to mitigate the numerous risks associated with South Africa's low growth environment. "We see export growth as a really... 


Hyundai targets fourth sales spot
2nd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Hyundai has set itself the goal to return to fourth position (in terms of market share) in the combined passenger and light commercial vehicle market, says Hyundai Automotive South Africa (Hyundai... 


Kia South Africa’s new CEO seeks to push market share beyond 5% by 2026
2nd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Kia South Africa has appointed Paul Turnbull as its new CEO. Turnbull joins the Korean brand from sibling Hyundai Automotive South Africa. He succeeds Gary Scott, who takes up the position of chief... 


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SA’s automotive prospects clouded by high taxes and exports risks
2nd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

The importance of export growth as an automotive industry strategy is crucial to mitigate the numerous risks associated with South Africa's low growth environment. "We see export growth as a really... 


Steel production
Steel giant sees first demand ‘green shoots’ in years as GNU prioritises infrastructure and localisation
1st August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA), which has been bemoaning weak domestic demand conditions for several years, reports that it is witnessing signs of “green shoots” in manufacturing... 


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Mercedes-Benz’s hydrogen trucks start customer trials in Germany
1st August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Truck has started the first customer trials of its hydrogen-powered Mercedes-Benz GenH2 trucks in Germany. A total of five units will enter the fleets of Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, Ineos... 


Image of one of the BYD test buses in the GABS fleet
Golden Arrow to acquire 120 electric buses from BYD
31st July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town’s Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has signed a deal to acquire 120 electric buses from Chinese automotive powerhouse BYD, following four years of testing. Delivery of the 65-seater units... 


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