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Monitoring belt speed is essential for maintaining optimal flow. Accurate measurements help identify potential issues and improve overall efficiency
Overcoming sticky challenges in material transfer systems
21st January 2025

Handling sticky materials in mining and minerals processing can create significant obstacles from equipment blockages and excessive wear to increased maintenance and operational inefficiencies.... 


Uranium fever collides with industry's dark past in Navajo country
Uranium fever collides with industry's dark past in Navajo country
15th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

A few miles south of the Grand Canyon, thousands of tons of uranium ore, reddish-gray, blue and radioactive, are piled up high in a clearing in the forest. They’ve been there for months, stranded... 


The great energy transition debate in 2025 and beyond
The great energy transition debate in 2025 and beyond
13th January 2025

By Professor Sampson Mamphweli - Head of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation’s Energy Secretariat at the South African National Energy Development Institute At some point, we... 


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DA wants department-wide policy on whistleblower compensation
10th January 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

While the Democratic Alliance has welcomed the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s approach on compensating whistleblowers who suffer serious losses because of their contribution to... 


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Mini excavators take hold in construction industry
9th January 2025

The smaller size and manageability of mini excavators allows for work in confined spaces and traversing paved areas without damaging infrastructure. The units are also easy to transport and are... 


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Environment-friendly drive design
9th January 2025

Coating-free drives manufactured with the use of responsibly-sourced raw materials have been designed with a focus on the environment. SEW-EURODRIVE has developed its ECO2 design to offer drives... 


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New, innovative trolleys introduced for waste pickers in Bellville
7th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) has unveiled innovative new trolleys for  informal waste pickers designed to make waste collection easier, safer and more efficient. Developed with the City... 


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Sanral highlights megaprojects, road improvements
13th December 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

With South Africa’s roads having to withstand increased traffic volumes, owing to struggling ports and rail infrastructure issues, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has... 


POSITIVE OPERATIONS
The MTR operation is noteworthy for its environmental remediation, efficient project delivery and positive impact on the local community
Company’s EPCM role pivotal in project
13th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Integrated service provider SGS Bateman played a “pivotal role” as the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor for midtier gold producer Pan African Resources’... 


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PFERD-SA
13th December 2024

PFERD is a leader in the development, production, support and distribution of premium tool solutions for work on surfaces, including cutting, grinding, polishing, cleaning and finishing.... 


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Revolutionising food processing with AutoJet Systems
12th December 2024

AutoJet Systems are proof that innovation and technology can drive progress in the food industry, ensuring that every bite is safer, tastier, and more consistent than ever before. 


Alberta cleans up 5% of inactive wells in 2023
6th December 2024 By: Reuters

The number of inactive oil and gas wells in Alberta, Canada's main fossil fuel-producing province, fell 5% in 2023 from a year earlier, showing progress in decommissioning and reclamation work, a... 


Regular maintenance of cutting fluids is essential to maintain quality
Regular maintenance of cutting fluids is essential to maintain quality
5th December 2024

Regular cleaning and maintenance of cutting fluid systems significantly enhances overall efficiency by extending the life of the cutting fluids, reducing downtime, and improving the quality of the... 


the importance of safety in sewer cleaning
the importance of safety in sewer cleaning
4th December 2024

( Virtual Showroom) Sewer cleaning is an essential task but can be dangerous.  A recent tragedy, where three plumbers lost their lives in Ekurhuleni while unblocking a sewer, underscores the urgent... 


Jonathan McKey, National Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE'S ECO2 design prioritises ecology, economy
3rd December 2024

Committed to environmental sustainability principles, SEW-EURODRIVE has developed the ECO2 design to offer drives with uncoated aluminium, with no compromise in their performance and durability.... 


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Manufacturer boosts vessel hygiene with CIP optimised equipment
29th November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Stainless steel processing equipment manufacturer Anderson Engineering emphasises the importance of taking a holistic approach to system design, component selection and attention to detail during... 


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Advanced filtration systems optimise efficiencies
29th November 2024

Efficiency and reliability are critical in the demanding industrial sector,  particularly in sectors where fluid handling, lubrication and clean fuel are essential for high productivity and... 


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Innomotics unveils new geared motors assembly factory in Midrand
28th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Motor and large-drive systems supplier Innomotics (formerly Siemens Large Drives and Low Voltage Motors) on November 28 launched its new Geared Motors assembly factory in Midrand. The factory is... 


Eskom prepaid meters
Eskom reports successful conversion of its prepaid customer base to KRN 2
27th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom says it has successfully completed its prepaid meter Key Revision Number (KRN) rollover project, but has set a new deadline of December 13 to assist paying customers who are... 


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Acid mine drainage tackled
22nd November 2024

A local innovation is helping to dredge sediment more efficiently from water cleaning reactors, contributing to the treatment of acid mine drainage (AMD) from historic mine workings in Gauteng.... 


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Sound demolition benefits construction processes at mines
22nd November 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Specialised demolition contractor Jet Demolition is enabling mining operations, through its engineering services, to efficiently demolish old and outdated infrastructure for the purpose of... 


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Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Blencowe Resources aims to complete the definitive feasibility study next year. 


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Bombela Operating Company highlights operational, sustainability strides
18th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Bombela Operating Company (BOC) has highlighted its works in ensuring an effective, efficient and safe Gautrain operation, while also pursuing sustainability at a broader level, as it aims to... 


Tetra Pak packaging about to be recycled
Tetra Pak on track to achieve a 40% recycling rate for its products by 2030
8th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Food processing and packaging company Tetra Pak Southern Africa aims to achieve a 40% nationwide recycling rate for its liquid board packaging (LBP) products by 2030, a goal that Tetra Pak... 


INCREASED RELIABILITY
This addition to the company’s range of filter valves is designed to provide a more efficient, convenient and reliable way to manage swimming pool filtration systems
Swimming pool valves improve efficiency
8th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Boiler manufacturer and fluid management specialists Allmech has expanded its product offering by introducing the new Runxin automatic swimming pool valve. This addition to the company’s range of... 


Hazmat Protective Systems
Hazmat Protective Systems
8th November 2024

Who We Are Hazmat Protective Systems (Hazmat), a subsidiary of Armscor, is a major manufacturer and supplier of purpose-designed quality respiratory and filtering products to the commercial and... 


The evolution of corrective to conditional based maintenance highlights the value of proactive management
The evolution of corrective to conditional based maintenance highlights the value of proactive management
7th November 2024

Maintenance has come a long way from the days when we waited for things to break and, thanks to the ever-increasing capabilities of technology, predictive maintenance has become a viable solution... 


Canada to unveil long-awaited plan for emissions cap on oil and gas sector
Canada to unveil long-awaited plan for emissions cap on oil and gas sector
4th November 2024 By: Reuters

Canada will on Monday unveil the details of its long-awaited plan to cap emissions of greenhouse gases from the oil and gas sector, an idea that the energy industry and some provinces strongly... 


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EPWP open to abuse, must be reformed – Macpherson
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) has become open to abuse, says Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson, despite it also being an “important stop-gap opportunity to... 


Concor was honoured by the Master Builders Association (MBA) North, winning in the regional category for projects under R15 million, for the construction of the new drop-off and pick-up facility at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, along with the reconfiguration of an underground parking area into a taxi holding facility.
Concor's mastery in fast track implementation underscored by award
31st October 2024

Concor once again showcased its remarkable ability to execute complex, fast track projects with exceptional efficiency and safety during the construction of the new drop-off and pick-up facility,... 


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TIPS highlights positive second-quarter trade, investment movements
29th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Trade & Industry Policy Strategies (TIPS) finds in its latest Real Economy Bulletin for the second quarter of the year that GDP increased by 0.4% year-on-year, against population growth of 1.3%... 


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Sintech
25th October 2024

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications in mining and mining-related industries. Sintech supplies... 


One month in, LHWP tunnel maintenance on track
21st October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Nearly a month after shutting down the Lesotho Highlands Water Project water tunnel, the six-month planned maintenance is progressing according to plan and on track, with dewatering completed and... 


WearCheck Technical Bulletin 91 – Sliding through time Part 4 of 4
17th October 2024

( Virtual Showroom )In part three of Lubrication from Stone Age to Modern Age (Technical Bulletin 90), we glided through a mere 20 years of fascinating lubrication history and left off towards the... 


IFAT Africa back in 2025
15th October 2024

IFAT Africa, sub-Saharan Africa’s ultimate showcase of technologies and solutions for water, sewage, refuse and recycling, will be back in South Africa from 8 - 10 July 2025. IFAT Africa is part of... 


Image of  SlurrySucker used to clear silt
Importance of timeous desilting highlighted
11th October 2024

A significant build-up of silt in water storage facilities reduces storage capacity, risking overflow and severe environmental damage. Specialty dewatering pump company Integrated Pump Rental (IPR)... 


Pumping tech enables recycling solution
11th October 2024

By integrating three technologies, industrial equipment supplier Monitor Engineering says industries can now recycle wastewater for applications typically reserved for clean water, offering a... 


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Martin Engineering
11th October 2024

Established in 1944, Martin Engineering is the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of innovations to make the handling of bulk materials cleaner, safer and more productive.... 


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Crocodile River mine restart project, South Africa – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Eastplats has commissioned a platinum group metals processing facility at the operation. 


FUCHS highlights the importance of food-grade lubricants on World Food Day
FUCHS highlights the importance of food-grade lubricants on World Food Day
10th October 2024

In celebration of World Food Day on 16 October, FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is showcasing its safe and efficient lubrication solutions for the food and beverage industry. “As one of the few... 


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Old N1 road – Section 29 – rehabilitation project, South Africa
4th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The South African National Roads Agency Limited is rehabilitating a 5.8 km stretch of the Old N1 road. 


 Pan African CEO Cobus Loots
Pan African’s masterstroke gold operation gets going under budget, ahead of schedule
3rd October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The biggest takeaway from the hugely profitable Mogale tailings retreatment (MTR) operation, which was commissioned west of Johannesburg by Pan African Resources on Thursday, is that one can make a... 


Gauteng province planning to convert six hostels into 2 000 family units – Kubayi
2nd October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements is undertaking detailed planning for the eradication and conversion of six hostels owned by the provincial department to 2 000 family units, Human... 


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CMTS is a leading, well-established EC&I contractor with 37+ years of mining and industrial experience. We execute full-scope EC&I projects with...

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Established on 1 March, 2000, by Barries Barnard, Advanced Fire Suppression Technologies (AFST) and the Advanced Group stands as Sub-Saharan...

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Columbus Stainless, based in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, is Africa’s only producer of stainless steel flat products. In addition, Columbus is the only...

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Stewarts & Lloyds is a leading steel, tube, and engineering product supplier in South Africa.

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