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Local valves for high abrasion applications
19th September 2025

South Africa-based company Ragon Industries specialises in the manufacture of valves for slurry and high-abrasive applications. Its innovative valves are designed to withstand the toughest... 


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Hydraulic technology for industrial jetting and vacuuming equipment 
19th September 2025

V-belt-driven pumps have traditionally been used in high-pressure jetting trucks, however, hydraulic technology is becoming more widely used and offers numerous benefits, says Werner Pumps MD... 


Surge Copper closes C$4.5m placement with South Africa's African Rainbow Minerals
Surge Copper closes C$4.5m placement with South Africa's African Rainbow Minerals
19th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada’s Surge Copper said on Thursday it had closed a C$4.5-million private placement with African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), boosting the South African mining group’s stake in the company to 19.9%.... 


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Fit-for-purpose components ensure safety, high performance
19th September 2025

To maintain critical safety standards and adhere to current legislation, industrial equipment supplier BMG works closely with engineers in the coal mining sector to select products suited to their... 


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Market countdown
19th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

It is understandable that few are fully aware of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) and the likely significance of this complex reform, which represents an important... 


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New Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II assurances following setbacks
19th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is achieving “rapid progress”, despite running into considerable delays, challenges and cost increases, with notable milestones having... 


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New Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II assurances following setbacks
19th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is achieving “rapid progress”, despite running into considerable delays, challenges and cost increases, with notable milestones having... 


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Moma titanium mine – wet concentrator plant A upgrade and transition project, Mozambique – update
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kenmare Resources has started to connect the two new dredges and the new feed preparation unit to wet concentrator plant A. 


Why South African businesses must rethink digital resilience
18th September 2025

By: Pieter le Roux - Head of Cloud Technical and Pre-Sales at Altron Digital Business  The familiar ping of a server response once defined business continuity. If the lights on the dashboard were... 


How South Africa’s transformer manufacturing industry can fill a gaping local and national infrastructure gap
How South Africa’s transformer manufacturing industry can fill a gaping local and national infrastructure gap
18th September 2025

By: Mervyn Naidoo - Group CEO of ACTOM South Africa’s energy transition, as well as similar efforts by other countries around the world, is accelerating the demand for power transformers, as... 


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Kaspersky releases extended detection and response tools to protect SMEs
17th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has launched a set of extended detection and response (XDR) tools, as well as a managed XDR service, designed to protect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), said... 


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Patriot to rebrand as PMET Resources, reflecting critical minerals focus
17th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Patriot Battery Metals will change its name to PMET Resources this week, marking what it describes as the next stage in its evolution into a diversified global critical minerals company. The... 


Steelpoort learners showcase ICT skills at Engen Project Presentation Day
Steelpoort learners showcase ICT skills at Engen Project Presentation Day
16th September 2025

Engen celebrated a key milestone in its Global Citizen Development Programme (EGCDP) as learners in Steelpoort, Limpopo presented the innovative ICT projects they developed during the first phase... 


The future of African banking runs on clean, reliable and efficient power
16th September 2025

By: Evershree Mathadeen - Channel Director, Secure Power at Schneider Electric Africa’s banking landscape continues to undergo some exciting change, fuelled by regulatory reform, population growth... 


Hisense to provide 100 young people from Atlantis a year-long learnership programme
15th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Consumer electronics and home appliances manufacturer Hisense South Africa's (SA’s) manufacturing plant in Atlantis, in the Western Cape, has welcomed 100 young people from the local community, who... 


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Afrimat Construction Index recovers in second quarter, with materials value and volumes up
15th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) recorded a solid recovery in the second quarter, with several key indicators having made a strong rebound since the first quarter of the year. The index,... 


Why inkjet drives innovation in commercial print
15th September 2025

By: Heidie-Mari Middel - Production Print Team Lead at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa Heidie-Mari Middel believes the commercial printing industry is undergoing a profound transformation,... 


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Failure to strike right tariff restructuring balance will undermine SAWEM
15th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

With preparations under way for the launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) in 2026, new research highlights how decisions on the future regulated tariff structure,... 


Hive Hydrogen programme director Trevor Donian, AMDA Developments CEO Piero Granelli, Hive Hydrogen head of development Zander van der Walt, Hive Energy Africa CEO Colin Loubser, and Hive Hydrogen legal director Benji Mothibedi.
South Africa's R105bn hydrogen project advances to front-end engineering design stage
12th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Following go-ahead for the required renewable energy generation, South Africa’s R105-billion Coega Green Ammonia project in Nelson Mandela Bay has now advanced to front-end engineering design... 


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Leveraging logistics solutions to boost productivity
12th September 2025

An innovative smart factory logistics (SFL) solution aims to empower manufacturers to optimise production. Industrial fastening and assembly technology specialist Bossard explains that its SFL... 


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Using AI to find the right robotics solution
12th September 2025

An interactive AI adviser from German manufacturer igus uses application databases to help shorten the time it takes to find the right components used in building cost-effective robot systems.... 


DEMANDING APPLICATIONS The Godwin diesel-driven pump delivers powerful, uninterrupted performance for the most demanding dewatering applications, even in remote off-grid locations
Reliable dewatering solutions non-negotiable, says pumps provider
12th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As Africa’s mining sector continues on a strong and consistent growth trajectory, the use of high performance, efficient and reliable dewatering solutions have become non-negotiable to ensure safe... 


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Company reaffirms its aim of improving aircraft performance, reliability
12th September 2025

An increased focus on developing innovative waterjet cutting technologies for the structural integrity of critical flight components is crucial in offering a safe, precise and versatile solution... 


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Aerospace firm outlines plan to scale operations
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Stellenbosch-headquartered aerospace company Dragonfly Aerospace is optimised for high-tech manufacturing with its 3 000 m² facility, which also includes 1 000 m² of dedicated cleanroom space,... 


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Modern mining challenges necessitate optimised pumps
12th September 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Mining operations are demanding pumps with higher hydraulic efficiency, lower energy use and longer wear life to lower costs, improve environmental impact and meet modern operational demands, says... 


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New tech-driven welding programme launched
12th September 2025 By: Halima Frost

This month sees the option to study laser welding – a new technology-driven training programme – being formally added to the Southern African Institute of Welding’s (SAIW’s) training portfolio.... 


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Worries persist despite recent moves to overhaul air traffic entity
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s aviation sector faces a critical test as recent systemic failures at State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) disrupt operations and cause delays, triggering safety... 


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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ethiopia – update
12th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the dam. 


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Worries persist despite recent moves to overhaul air traffic entity
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s aviation sector faces a critical test as recent systemic failures at State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) disrupt operations and cause delays, triggering safety... 


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Volvo Trucks South Africa confirms serial production of Euro 6 trucks will start next year
11th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Automotive company Volvo Trucks South Africa has confirmed it will start local serial production of Euro 6 FH long-haul trucks in the first quarter of next year. The company first introduced Euro... 


Power, precision and operator-first design showcased in John Deere dozer
Power, precision and operator-first design showcased in John Deere dozer
11th September 2025

The John Deere 1050 P-Tier dozer represents the next generation of heavy earthmoving equipment. Designed to deliver more power, improved efficiency, and enhanced operator comfort, this machine is... 


Kenmare continues with upgrades to WCP A
11th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Kenmare Resources has started to connect the two new dredges and the new feed preparation unit to its Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP) A, in northern Mozambique. COO Ben Baxter notes in a... 


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OMV launches new milling facility in Mpumalanga
10th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aggregate supplier OMV on September 9 launched its new Valkenburgh milling facility at its plant in Witbank, Mpumalanga. The company’s Witbank’s site was previously a storage and trans fill... 


Metair CEO Paul O’Flaherty
Metair restructuring starting to bear fruit
10th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed automotive components manufacturer and distributor Metair has reported a 27% year-on-year increase in operating profit to R450-million for the six months ended June 30, while revenue... 


Uncertified imports are undermining South Africa’s electrical sector, exec says
10th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Recent raids by the South African Police Service’s Anti-Counterfeit and Illicit Trade Unit and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) have uncovered thousands of rands worth of... 


Early project works undertaken by Concor include establishing access roads, site offices and an on-site batching plant, in preparation for the large volumes of concrete needed for the turbine foundations
Concor progresses on Karreebosch Wind Farm
9th September 2025

Concor has become an important construction partner in South Africa’s wind energy landscape, and recently started work on the Cennergi Holdings and G7 Renewable Energies 140 MW Karreebosch Wind... 


 TOMRA Mining breaks new ground in underground rock salt sorting pilot project at K+S Zielitz mine
TOMRA Mining breaks new ground in underground rock salt sorting pilot project at K+S Zielitz mine
9th September 2025

The underground X-ray Transmission (XRT) sorting pilot plant at the Zielitz mine, developed by TOMRA in collaboration with K+S, sets a new benchmark for efficient, sustainable potash mining. The... 


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SVI introduces first Ford-approved B6 armouring package for the Ranger Raptor
8th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

South African armoured products manufacturer SVI Engineering has announced the availability of a new Ford-backed B6 discreet armouring package for the Ranger Raptor, a derivative previously... 


Time to burn rubber on tyre recycling
8th September 2025

Vast tailings dams, giant-tyre burial grounds and leaky water stewardship will all be regulated out of mining’s future. Tyre Stewardship Australia’s Lina Goodman thinks one part of that future... 


 The lube kitchen series part 8: antioxidants – the anti-ageing additive in your oil
The lube kitchen series part 8: antioxidants – the anti-ageing additive in your oil
8th September 2025

By: Steven Lumley - technical manager, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) Antioxidants is the next area of focus in the continuing discussion about oil additives, with condition monitoring specialist... 


Solar growth sparks safety concerns over fire risks
Solar growth sparks safety concerns over fire risks
8th September 2025

With solar power now firmly established as a mainstream energy choice for South Africans, ASP Fire, a leading fire risk consulting company, has cautioned that poorly designed or badly installed... 


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Tau targets automotive cooperation with Algeria at Intra-African Trade Fair
5th September 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau will home in on automotive cooperation during his participation at the fourth Intra-African Trade Fair, in Algeria, noting that the sector is a... 


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... 


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Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

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ESAB South Arica, the leading supplier of high-end welding and cutting products to the Southern African industrial market is based in...

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We supply customers with practical affordable solutions for their testing needs. Our products include benchtop, portable, in-line process control...

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