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Uncrewed surface vehicles transform maritime security, defence
21st February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) are redefining defence and security by enhancing efficiency and reducing risks in maritime operations, says marine automation company Zero USV. By removing the... 


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MTN partners with the Eastern Cape SAPS to combat network infrastructure crime
18th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

MTN has entered into a strategic partnership with the Eastern Cape Provincial Police Board and Eastern Cape Community Police Forum (CPF) to protect critical network infrastructure in the region.... 


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New Nordex head says South Africa remains key market, despite recent headwinds
5th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Newly appointed Nordex Energy South Africa MD Robert Timmers says that South Africa is poised to be one of the multinational’s largest markets outside of North America and Europe in 2025. This,... 


JSW to invest $301m in India copper mines
27th January 2025 By: Reuters

India's steel-to-power conglomerate JSW Group will invest 26-billion rupees ($301.2-million) to set up operations at two copper mines, the company said on Monday, foraying into mining non-ferrous... 


Richards Bay Coal Terminal.
Richards Bay Coal Terminal 2024 exports extend beyond 52-million tons
24th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) in KwaZulu-Natal exported 52.08-million tons of coal in 2024, up on the 47.21-million tons of 2023, which was the lowest since 1992. RBCT’s budgeted... 


Aluminium scrap metal
Security guards foil robbery attempt at Public Works House
23rd January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Security personnel stationed at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure’s (DPWI’s) Public Works House, in the central business district (CBD) of Pretoria, foiled efforts on the eve of... 


JRA confronts vandalised traffic signals, frequent power outages
22nd January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) says it continues to address road safety concerns and respond to emergencies affecting traffic signals across the City of Johannesburg, despite significant... 


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Battery-operated, mobile internal vibrators used in construction of world’s first energy island
20th January 2025

The world’s first so-called ‘energy island’ under construction in the Princess Elisabeth zone, 45 kilometers from the Belgian coast, aims to serve as an energy hub to contribute to sustainable... 


Alboricah Rathupetsane
Opinion: Saving jobs by building powerlines – why the grid expansion matters for the local steel industry
7th January 2025

In this opinion article, Alboricah Rathupetsane of Stellenbosch University's Centre for Sustainability Transitions argues that South Africa’s Transmission Development Plan presents an... 


Huawei showcases all-optical smart home
13th December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and communication technology group Huawei has launched an intelligent home in the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, in the Western Cape. The All-Optical Intelligent home, powered by Huawei’s... 


The Duvha power station
Eskom reiterates commitment to safeguarding infrastructure
11th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom has welcomed the separate sentencing of two individuals for theft of cables near the Duvha power station, in Mpumalanga, and said it was committed to safeguarding... 


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International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project, France – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The fourth and final vacuum vessel sector has been delivered. 


EXPANDED SERVICE
KonNx has expanded its capacity to offer full-service solutions to mining clients
Company advances cable solutions
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Electrical cable coupler manufacturer KonNx Africa is meeting the growing demand in the African mining industry for safer and more efficient power solutions with its innovative high-voltage cable... 


A drop of water falling from a tap
Johannesburg residents, police clash in riot over lack of water
28th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Residents in South Africa’s economic hub of Johannesburg clashed with police during a protest about a lack of water supply in areas west of the city center. People blocked vehicle traffic with... 


Vendata Base Metals CEO Chris Griffith
Vedanta plans to invest $2bn in Saudi copper projects
26th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Vedanta is set to invest $2-billion to build copper-processing facilities in Saudi Arabia, a significant boost for the kingdom’s ambitions to become a global metals and mining hub. The firm,... 


Schneider Electric South Africa unveils PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution for MV switchgear
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution for MV switchgear
26th November 2024

Schneider Electric South Africa has unveiled its PowerLogic PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution, designed to be installed on medium voltage (MV) switchgear to detect anomalies early to... 


An aerial image of the mine site
Mali miner progresses plant build
22nd November 2024

Civil construction of a Stage 1 dense media separation (DMS) plant has been progressed to 90% completion at critical metals miner Kodal Minerals’ flagship fully-funded Bougouni lithium project, in... 


Phase 1 of Hammanskraal drinking water project completed, water yet to flow
18th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The first phase of the drinking water project for Hammanskraal has been completed, with the first of four modules of the Klipdrift potable water package plant set to increase availability of... 


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Teraco to build 40 MW JB7 data centre at Isando Campus
13th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Data centre and information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure company Teraco has started building a new 40 MW hyperscale data centre at its Isando Campus in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. The... 


South Africa's PVC recycling reaches new heights in 2023: 16% recycling rate achieved
South Africa's PVC recycling reaches new heights in 2023: 16% recycling rate achieved
11th November 2024

Plastics SA has recently released the country’s latest polymer production and recycling figures for the year ending December 2023, showcasing a positive upward trend in PVC recycling across the... 


Construction Industry Holiday – Are you prepared?
Construction Industry Holiday – Are you prepared?
5th November 2024

By: George Jennings & Kobus van Niekerk The construction industry holiday is a period when most contractors, sub-contractors, architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, and other professionals in... 


Pinpointing pipeline occurrence in seconds, not hours
Pinpointing pipeline occurrence in seconds, not hours
4th November 2024

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric At any given moment, thousands of kilometres of critical assets flow through pipelines that cross veld,... 


Image of TwisterTrac VS350E crusher from Pilot Crushtec
Diesel-powered local crusher ready for US and Europe markets
24th October 2024

A new model crusher has been equipped with a Stage V diesel engine which complies with European Stage V norms, allowing the track mounted mobile vertical shaft impact (VSI) crusher to be deployed... 


Freeport's Grasberg mine
Freeport-McMoRan sees data centers boosting copper demand, beats Q3 results estimates
23rd October 2024 By: Reuters

Freeport-McMoRan said on Tuesday that demand for copper is expected to increase with more data centers being built, and the miner reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit as higher prices... 


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Field bus modules for coolant and food sectors
15th October 2024

Specialised housing materials and high ingress resistance, meeting IP 67 or IP 69K specifications, make ifm field bus modules specifically suited for use in coolant applications or used directly in... 


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Power supplies with IO-Link interface meet IP67 protection rating
11th October 2024

Automation solutions with components that are not mounted in a control cabinet have become increasingly popular, allowing components such as IO-Link master modules to be locally installed directly... 


FLEXIBLE SOLUTION
The Multiflo diesel driven pontoon offers a flexible, mobile dewatering solution
Strategic approach enables effective dewatering
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

A key challenge in dewatering operations that are electrically operated lies within the interfacing, particularly when dealing with pumps at remote mining operations. This challenge involves the... 


Image of LNG tanks
North Field South offshore pipelines and cables project, Qatar – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

McDermott has been awarded an engineering, procurement, construction and installation contract by QatarEnergy LNG for the project.  


Sandro Scherf, CEO of Pilot Crushtec
Stage V powered TwisterTrac unlocks new export markets for Pilot Crushtec
8th October 2024

Pilot Crushtec International is introducing its new generation TwisterTrac mobile vertical shaft impact (VSI) crusher powered by a Stage V diesel engine. The move to a motor that complies with EU... 


Mogale Tailings Retreatment operations manager Oriel Shikwanbana
Contract route saves gold project R300m, local tech takes tanks out of critical path
7th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The contract route chosen to recover gold from the mine dumps of the West Rand’s Mogale City reduced the project cost by R300-million. In addition, the technical prowess of a Krugersdorp... 


Firms substituting cheaper aluminium for copper, trend growing
2nd October 2024 By: Reuters

Some companies in Asia and Europe are starting to substitute cheaper aluminium wire for copper and the trend is due to gain momentum as copper prices are expected to see further gains, consultancy... 


Freeport cranks up copper output as rivals scour for deals to grow
Freeport cranks up copper output as rivals scour for deals to grow
30th September 2024 By: Reuters

Freeport-McMoRan is turbo-charging its copper output across three continents with no plans to join a buyout frenzy sweeping the mining industry, a strategy that analysts say positions the company... 


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Telecommunications 2024: SA's telecoms landscape expanding and evolving
28th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s telecommunications landscape continues to expand and evolve rapidly, forming a critical part of the economy and connecting an increasingly diverse population and businesses. As the... 


MTN modernisation increases network availability score, 5G network coverage
18th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa has increased its network availability score to more than 98% as it modernises its network for resilience. More than 400 site have been modernised this... 


Cross section of copper cables
RMB assists in complex deal between Metier, sea cable recycler
17th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has provided transaction support to private equity firm Metier towards acquiring Mertech Marine. Through its Sustainable Capital Fund II, Metier is focused on investing... 


CONTINUOUS INVESTMENT
Continuous investment in research and development has enabled Fulltrades to adapt to the evolving demands of the industrial market
Modern mining solutions highlighted at MINExpo
13th September 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

US-based industrial supplier Fulltrades is set to unveil a series of advanced mining solutions at this year’s MINExpo in September, underscoring its commitment to driving innovation in the mining... 


 Schneider Electric South Africa unveils new PrismaSet power distribution switchboard range
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils new PrismaSet power distribution switchboard range
12th September 2024

Schneider Electric South Africa is pleased to unveil its latest PrismaSeT range of new-generation power distribution switchboards which offers unrivalled modularity and minimum assembly time, even... 


Sanral announces start of new R2.2bn phase of the N2 Wild Coast Road project
6th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) CEO Reginald Demana has announced the start of Package 4 of the N2 Wild Coast Road (N2WCR) project in the Eastern Cape. The R2.2-billion phase... 


Cable theft
South Africa rail, power revamp hinges on ending cable theft
4th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

The recovery of South Africa’s two biggest State-owned companies — beset by years of corruption and theft — relies on one common component: protecting thousands of miles of cables from theft and... 


South Africa is losing its trade competitiveness edge
2nd September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Enormous investments are being made in ports, rail and transport logistics in Southern Africa, as well as more broadly in Africa, including by international companies and consortia. "Global... 


Akademia unveils R3.2bn plan for private higher education campus
30th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Privately owned Afrikaans, Christian higher education institution Akademia has announced the development of a R3.2-billion campus in Pretoria East. The campus will be developed by real estate... 


Msikaba bridge pylon spire
N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge project – Msikaba bridge, South Africa – update
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The South African National Roads Agency Limited has reported that the bridge is advancing well. 


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Rail infrastructure thieves receive lengthy prison sentences
22nd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of four people arrested in connection with the theft and damage of essential Transnet infrastructure that... 


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