Black Mountain is proposing to build an electrolytic zinc smelter for treating concentrates from the recently commissioned Gamsberg ore concentrator plant.  

The late eighties was a highly politicised environment. Willem Laubscher was healing some of the world’s best-known political prisoners, amongst them Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki. When Nelson... 

Columbus Stainless, member of the Acerinox SA Group of Companies has today placed into operation one of its latest investment projects at its operation in Middelburg, South Africa. The Ladle... 

Several developments are making copper and copper alloys increasingly important, says metallurgical industry plant and integrated systems provider SMS group. 

Spicer Young Tool and Gauge supplies (SYTAGS) importer of special Engineering supplies and know specializing in Broach manufacture for the Automotive and Mining sector. Established in 1998 Peter... 

Waterjet cutting is a method used for processing parts in high density materials such as aluminium, stainless steel, titanium and carbon composites. The Fine Abrasive Waterjet (FAWJ) cutting... 

HPT is a technology company focused on the development & manufacture of innovative Induction Heating Systems for various heating applications. HPT combines energy efficient heating technologies,... 

Metallurgical industry plant and integrated systems provider SMS group will present its modular compacROD copper wire rod plant during the inaugural Africa Wire, Cable & Tube Conference, for which... 

South Africa's manufacturing contracted by more than expected and business confidence tumbled in data released on Thursday, casting further doubt over the economy a day after President Cyril... 

Hertwich supplies aluminum multi-chamber melting furnace and continuous homogenization system to Exlabesa Exlabesa, Europe’s largest independent extruder expands the aluminum remelt capacity at its... 

Zenith Steel Group is modernising the ten-strand billet caster at its No 3 converter steelmaking plant. 

Metals producers, from miners to smelters, are grappling with increasingly tough and costly environmental demands imposed by banks seeking cleaner investments. While the transition may prove... 

A new model of extruder for hollow-core slab production, has been introduced. The new machine will offer high casting speed, second generation automatic compaction control and bouncing prevention.... 

Achieve better technical communication with foundries through effective and easy to understand methods. THIS SEMINAR IS FOR YOU IF YOUR COMPANY: Designs metal castings, Designs equipment using... 

A new model of extruder for hollow-core slab production, has been introduced. The machine will offer high casting speed, second generation automatic compaction control and bouncing prevention. In... 

Diversified miner Rio Tinto’s Canadian aluminium operations have been extended with the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s (ASI) Chain of Custody certification, reinforcing the miner’s commitment... 

Gold investors have gone into wait-and-see mode ahead of an expected interest rate reduction by the Federal Reserve later on Wednesday that will kick off a busy round of policy decisions from... 

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is going to set up a National Reference Smart Factory on its main campus in Pretoria/Tshwane. This will play a key part in achieving a... 

Local precision engineering company Venter Consulting Engineers has completed two complex geometry globoid gear sets for Italian metal industry equipment manufacturer Danieli, says Venter... 

It goes without saying that everyone loves a short-term gain. This is especially true in the current economic climate where everyone is trying to shave a bit from their operating expenses. An easy... 

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder will launch its latest energy efficient light-emitting-diode (LED) highbay lighting solution and introduce its extensive LED bulkhead and floodlighting range at... 

The water and marine industries can be challenging environments, where constant exposure to weather can place high demands on materials. Aspects such as durability, weight and corrosion resistance... 

Elematic’s FaMe versatile wall shuttering system makes precast wall production more cost-efficient, needs half the amount of wood normally required and reduces wood wastage. The FaMe is suitable... 

Industrial automation and information technology provider Rockwell Automation has migrated the control systems at mining and metals company South32’s Mozal Aluminium project’s furnace assembly and... 

Tata Steel Ltd. places order with SMS group for upgrade of CSP® continuous caster Tata Steel Ltd., India, has awarded SMS group the contract to upgrade its CSP® continuous caster at its plant in... 

Geosynthetics solutions company Fibertex encompasses controlled permeability formwork (CPF) liners – Formtex CPF liners – designed for concrete surface enhancement in harbour infrastructure projects. 

Benxi Steel (Bengang Group Corporation), Liaoning Province, China,has placed an order with SMS group for the supply of a single-strand slab caster to be installed at the steelmaker’s works in Benxi... 

Steel Dynamics, Inc. has awarded SMS group an order covering the supply of a complete steel production line for its Sinton location in the state of Texas Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) has awarded SMS... 

Global Gold is a proudly South African company that focuses on beneficiating and distributing Africa’s precious and non-precious metals. Established in 1992, most of Global Gold’s highly skilled... 

Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) has awarded SMS group www.sms-group.com an order for the supply of a complete steel production line, from the steelworks to the CSP® plant and from the cold rolling mill... 

SMS group is a global, leading partner for the metals industry. Headquartered in Germany, established since 1871, quality and innovation is in our DNA. As a single source systems and processing... 

Coal India Limited (CIL) has recorded almost flat growth in production during April to June, putting under a cloud the government’s ambitious target for the miner to achieve an 8.5% growth for the... 

In the world of water industry and marine applications, material choice is of extreme importance, as these are challenging environments where constant exposure to weather can really place tough... 

Multinational management consulting firm AT Kearney’s Factory of the Year competition recognises world-class excellence and performance in manufacturing and provides participants with a... 

China’s Jinan Hi-Tech is set to invest A$19.5-million into ASX-listed Triton Minerals through a share placement and the acquisition of shareholder Shandong Tianye Mining’s 19.3% stake in the... 

Global Gold is a proudly South African company that focuses on beneficiating and distributing Africa’s precious and non-precious metals. Established in 1992, most of Global Gold’s highly skilled... 

The second generation of solid-state laser powder-bed fusion metal additive manufacturing machines will be deployed to produce complex and niche parts for industries over the short-term, and will... 

Technological advancements in the local machine tools industry will help grow South Africa’s struggling manufacturing sector, says corporate association of manufacturers Manufacturing Circle (MC)... 

Fears that rising trade tensions might undermine global growth are becoming a reality, contributing to a widespread slowdown in the world economy, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) MD... 

South African foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie has extended its service offering by adding a new graphite facility to its production line having acquired a new graphite carbon refractory... 

Maintaining world class operational efficiencies at its manufacturing facilities in South Africa is one of the factors that has allowed mining equipment supplier Weir Minerals Africa to expand its... 

Although the Department of Trade and Industry encourages investment in locally manufactured products, this has proven to be a challenge for local valves manufacturers, as companies still prefer to...