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The simplified overhead crane is well suited to standard factory and mining applications
Tailored crane solutions advancing DRC mines
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Crane manufacturer Condra is solidifying its position as a supplier of cranes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), leveraging its expertise in durable, application-specific equipment to meet... 


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Thorough lubrication enhances wire rope efficiency
14th February 2025

The thorough lubrication of wire ropes, which are used in numerous applications in industries as varied as construction, mining and marine, is of paramount importance, says fluids, lubricants and... 


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Additives improve efficiencies, cost savings
14th February 2025

A major challenge that industrial equipment and services supplier BMG frequently encounters during site visits is the adverse impact of the procurement of low-cost oils, with BMG agricultural,... 


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Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian diamond mining company Lucara Diamond Corp has reported substantial progress at the project. 


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Moma titanium mine – WCP A upgrade and transition project, Mozambique – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Upgrade activities are progressing steadily. 


HIGH-ENERGY LOGISTICS:Seriti Green’sUmmbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility in Bethal, Mpumalanga, has taken delivery of nine turbines, including 27 blades and other components that were transported to site from the Port of Richards Bay along the N2. The convoy, managed by Vanguard, was 335-m long and took three days to complete.Road modifications along the N2 were implemented to ensure that the turbine blades could be transported safely.
HIGH-ENERGY LOGISTICS
14th February 2025

Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility in Bethal, Mpumalanga, has taken delivery of nine turbines, including 27 blades and other components that were transported to site from the Port... 


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Support grows for independent transmission projects to help ease grid constraint
14th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s grid infrastructure is inadequate to support economic growth and accommodate much-needed additional power, especially from renewable-energy sources coming on line as part of the... 


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Lubricant company solutions benefit industry, mining sector
14th February 2025

Following a successful 2024, lubricant and industrial equipment supplier ISO-Reliability Partners will continue its provision of “high-quality” microfine filtration systems for various applications... 


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Nedbank report shows sharpest increase in fixed investment plans since 2021
13th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The latest ‘Nedbank Capital Expenditure Project Listing’ report, published on February 13, shows the sharpest increase in fixed investment plans since 2021, reflecting a myriad of projects... 


Women break barriers as forklift technicians
Women break barriers as forklift technicians
13th February 2025

Women in South Africa are making significant inroads into the industrial equipment and material handling industry as forklift technicians. CFAO Equipment is spearheading efforts to attract women... 


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Tyre industry concerned about possible AGOA expulsion
12th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s tyre, equipment and parts industry says it is concerned about possible tariff jumps, lost contracts and supply chain disruptions, should South Africa’s duty-free access to the US... 


Uranium ban repeal in Greenland could revive massive rare earth project, licence holder says
Uranium ban repeal in Greenland could revive massive rare earth project, licence holder says
12th February 2025 By: Reuters

he mining company that owns the licence to Greenland's Kvanefjeld deposit is hopeful that a new government will repeal a ban on uranium mining after next month's election, potentially rejuvenating... 


Resources Minister Madeleine King
Australia passes critical minerals tax incentives to boost local processing
12th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia has passed landmark legislation introducing production tax incentives for critical minerals and renewable hydrogen, a move aimed at strengthening domestic processing capabilities and... 


Ontario Premier Doug Ford
Ontario says it would ban China from deals on minerals, energy
11th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The leader of Canada’s largest province said the government will ban Chinese components from energy projects if his party is reelected later this month. “China is playing by its own rules, is... 


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Modular wheeled plant concept
10th February 2025

The first commercial Weir modular wheeled plant (WMWP) was on display at the recent Electra Mining Africa exhibition. The company says the concept is aimed at addressing specific customer needs in... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Business cautiously optimistic on SoNA commitments, but execution will be critical
7th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA), delivered on February 6, has been met with cautious optimism. The Bureau of Economic Research (BER) commended the SoNA’s focus on the... 


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Enhancing logistics through advanced, green innovations
7th February 2025

With Africa’s logistics sector continuing to gain momentum, the adoption of modern innovations is essential to ensure that the transport and logistics sector is prepared for the future, and able to... 


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Producer eyes increased silicon metal production
7th February 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

In an effort to strengthen the US silicon metal supply chain and meet forecasted demand in growing industries, such as electric vehicles (EVs), silicon metal and silicon-based alloys producer,... 


First of two tunnel-boring machines deployed on Polihali water-transfer tunnel
7th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Tunnel boring by a tunnel boring machine (TBM) has started in the highlands of Lesotho, marking the first time this has occurred since tunnel construction under Phase 1 of the Lesotho Highlands... 


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Ummbila Emoyeni wind energy facility, South Africa – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Nine turbines, including 27 blades and other components, are being transported on the N2, from Richards Bay to the facility. 


Syrah Resources hopes to resume production of Mozambique site in first quarter
6th February 2025 By: Reuters

Syrah Resources hopes to restart production at its Balama graphite project in Mozambique during the first quarter, which will ultimately lead to the lifting of force majeure, the Australian... 


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New ways of cooling data centres
6th February 2025

The global data centre industry is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing use of technologies such as 5G communications, AI, and crypto mining, which demands higher performance from processors... 


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Durable solution for conveyor belts
6th February 2025

A  solution designed to protect conveyor belts in mining and heavy aggregate operations aims to address a range of challenges, especially those encountered in loading zones, where falling materials... 


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Hygienic flow measurement for the food industry
6th February 2025

The use of installed measurement technology in the food industry may pose a number of challenges such as the use of chemicals in the cleaning process, rapid temperature changes and hot steam... 


BMG Sales Manager: Projects Kevin Sterley talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
BMG is a one-stop-shop for all essential engineering components
5th February 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG is a complete process solutions provider to all sectors of industry, meaning customers can access all essential quality branded engineering components, technical... 


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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,... 


Beier Envirotec CEO Mawethu Ntsholo talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025
Beier Envirotec produces specialist textiles for S African market
5th February 2025

Beier Envirotec is a baghouse specialist and an experienced South African producer of technical textiles and environmental filtration products. The company's range of products include: 


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Wind turbines on their way to Ummbila Emoyeni facility
4th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Nine turbines, including 27 blades and other components, are being transported on the N2, from Richards Bay to Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni wind energy facility in Bethal, Mpumalanga. The... 


Himoinsa Southern Africa MD Martin Foster talks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba
Himoinsa Southern Africa has the flexibility to deliver bespoke solutions
4th February 2025

Part of the Yanmar Group, Himoinsa is a global corporation that designs, manufactures and distributes power generation equipment worldwide. Himoinsa Southern Africa, one of 14 Himoinsa subsidiaries... 


Cummins Africa Middle East power system industrial market director Bo Fu talks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba.
Cummins’ products aligned with a successful energy transition, sustainability
4th February 2025

Global power solutions leader Cummins comprises five business segments – Components, Engine, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins – supported by its global manufacturing and... 


NSW approves changes to Newmont’s Cadia planning consent
NSW approves changes to Newmont’s Cadia planning consent
3rd February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The New South Wales (NSW) government has approved modifications to the planning consent for Newmont’s Cadia mine, which the company says will enhance the environmental performance of Australia’s... 


CSIR to showcase capabilities at Mining Indaba
3rd February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will be present at the South African Pavilion, with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, at the 2025 Investing in African Mining... 


Absa PMI declines again in January, lowest level since August
3rd February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Absa’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined by 0.9 points to 45.3 points in January – the third consecutive contraction and the lowest level since August 2024. This... 


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says tariffs will impede US industry's access to an affordable supply of nickel, potash, uranium, steel and aluminium.
Trump tariffs on Canadian exports spark mining industry backlash
3rd February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has condemned the decision by US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on all Canadian products bound for the US, warning of severe economic and security... 


US aluminium industry urges Trump to exempt Canada from tariffs
US aluminium industry urges Trump to exempt Canada from tariffs
3rd February 2025 By: Bloomberg

The US aluminum industry called on President Donald Trump to exempt Canadian imports of the raw metal from his planned tariffs to help protect jobs and domestic manufacturers. Trump announced... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom forecasting full-year profit of R10bn, as it digests Nersa decision
31st January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has confirmed that it is forecasting to make a full-year profit of more that R10-billion for 2024/25, having reported a R17-billion profit for the interim period, up from the R1.6-billion... 


AWS Cisco Alliance manager Sam AbiDyer, Cisco South Africa leader Smangele Nkosi, Cisco Middle East and Africa Collaboration Solutions director Ahmad Zureiki and Cisco Africa MD Shane Heraty
Cisco makes Webex Calling, Webex Contact Centre available in South Africa
31st January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Networking and security company Cisco has announced that its Webex Calling and Webex Contact Centre cloud-based services have been made generally available in South Africa, and that it has launched... 


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has examined drastic options, including export taxes on strategic commodities, including oil and uranium.
Trump barrels toward tariff showdown with Canada, Mexico, China
31st January 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump is poised to unleash his first wave of tariffs Saturday, sending foreign governments and businesses rushing to skirt potential duties and prepare for retaliation. The... 


Reliability, ease of maintenance key for critical mill pumps
31st January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Considerations of reliability, high levels of support and ease of maintenance are key when selecting mill pumps for mining operations, says Weir’s WARMAN pump products GM Marnus Koorts. The... 


Orange Godwin pump on display
Zambia, DRC driving demand for pumps distributor’s dewatering solutions
31st January 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

The Grindex and Godwin dewatering solutions distributed by pumps specialist Integrated Pump Technology continue to grow in popularity in Africa, especially in copper-rich Zambia and the Democratic... 


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Firm highlights solutions for offshore projects
31st January 2025

Offshore projects are a key segment for engineering products and services provider BMG’s dedicated Tools & Equipment: Lifting and Rigging division, demanding specialist solutions for safe and... 


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Hydrotesting solution recommended by manufacturer
31st January 2025

Environmentally-responsible corrosion control technologies developer Cortec Corporation’s certified water technologist and technical sales manager Scott Bryan recommends a simple solution to avoid... 


The above image depicts a line up of Goodwin's submersible slurry pumps
Manufacturer expands slurry pump range for extreme applications
31st January 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Focusing on high-density slurry applications that require superior abrasion- and corrosion-resistant materials, original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has expanded... 


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