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Ethiopia’s electric leap
4th October 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Ethiopia is not just a historical footnote as one of only three African countries to have dodged colonisation – alongside Sierra Leone and Liberia, which were established to resettle black... 


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Gold Rock Projects: Front-end crushing solutions redefined
4th October 2024

Crushing is hard. It is hard on the crushers it is hard on businesses trying to make money out of crushing. And because crushing is so hard you cannot buy the cheapest crushers and hope they will... 


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Altron Arrow IMaaS - the best way to streamline supply chains
4th October 2024

Leading electronic components distributor Altron Arrow is offering the first service of its kind in South Africa through the launch of its Inventory Management as a Service (IMaaS) solution. This... 


Grant Potgieter, Strategic Services Manager at Weir
Lower TCO from OEM maintenance
3rd October 2024

( Virtual Showroom ) Achieving the best return on their plant investment is a primary goal for mines, and partnering with OEMs like Weir is a strategic way to enhance equipment performance while... 


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Creecy calls for smart transport solutions, pioneer EV taxi launched
3rd October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy emphasised the importance of implementing smart solutions as part of efforts to upgrade and revitalise the country’s transport sector, with commuter numbers... 


Awards celebrate ingenuity and outstanding levels of innovation
Awards celebrate ingenuity and outstanding levels of innovation
3rd October 2024

An exhibition viewed by industry as one of the most important events on the calendar, Electra Mining Africa pulled out all the stops this year and delivered its biggest ever show in its 52 year... 


Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati
South Africa needs to transition to renewable energy, Eskom chair tells Joburg Indaba
2nd October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa needs to transition into renewable energy in a way that continues to protect the country’s energy availability, Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati told the Joburg Indaba on Wednesday.... 


Thammasat University Faculty of Economics associate Professor Kriengkrai Techakanont
South African delegates hear of Thailand's consistently adapted automotive support policy
2nd October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Thailand has a national automotive industry policy committee, which includes private-sector and government representatives, that deliberates and then puts in place fixed-term incentives to drive... 


Reward boosts SoP ambitions with Beyondie plant acquisition
Reward boosts SoP ambitions with Beyondie plant acquisition
1st October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australian company Reward Minerals has secured the Beyondie potash plant, located 160 km southeast of Newman, for A$2.13-million. The acquisition includes the processing plant,... 


Health Risk Alert: Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) and Worker Safety
1st October 2024

Diesel engine emissions are a significant health hazard, containing a blend of gases and fine particles that can pose serious risks if not effectively controlled. Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) is... 


Understanding the Difference Between SMF-AR and CRT Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Systems
1st October 2024

Choosing the correct Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system is essential for optimal engine performance and emission control. In this article, we will explore the differences between SMF-AR and CRT... 


 Penflex CEO Sean Stuttaford
Hybrid solar PV, battery system to halve Penflex' reliance on grid power
30th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South African stationery and plastic products manufacturer Penflex will install a hybrid solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS), which will halve its demand for electricity generated by... 


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Woolworths launches in-store denim recycling initiative
30th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Food and clothing retailer Woolworths has launched a Denim Drop-Off programme, which will result in donated denim being collected at designated clothing bins located at Woolworths fashion shop till... 


Vanadium Resources founder and chairperson Jurie Wessels.
Vanadium project’s China link may open way for far-reaching value addition
27th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The relationship that vanadium development company Vanadium Resources (VR8) is striking up with China Energy International Group could give the Steelpoortdrift project developer an answer to many... 


Digital Parks Africa (DPA) head of business development Eckart Zollner
Hot data centres fast-track innovation in cooling systems
27th September 2024

5G, AI and the future requirements of quantum computing are driving up heat in data centres, leading to significant innovation and new skills required in the data centre cooling sector. This is... 


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Roll crusher now available in Southern Africa
27th September 2024

A high-pressure grinding roll crusher that was unveiled globally in 2018, is now available in Southern Africa from Pilot Crushtec International. The machine is primarily targeted for the... 


The value of understanding why a gear oil is failing
The value of understanding why a gear oil is failing
27th September 2024

Gearboxes are an essential machinery component, and they need to be correctly lubricated in order to function efficiently and for their expected lifespan. However, choosing the right lubricant for... 


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Localisation key to unlocking potential
27th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Efforts to catalyse the localisation of the automotive component manufacturing sector are critical to economic development, says financial services company Nedbank Commercial Banking manufacturing... 


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Internship programme to advance wind industry
27th September 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Technical and environmental engineering advisory firm Harmattan Renewables is continuing its participation in the Wind Industry Internship Programme, so that student employees in the sector can... 


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Push to increase component volumes gains impetus – NAACAM
27th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) says the local production of automotive components must increase to foster sustainable economic growth. While the... 


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Increased local content, skills transfer attainable targets
27th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Nedbank Manufacturing Roundtable, held on July 11, in Johannesburg, has highlighted the imperative of greater localisation opportunities and the need to facilitate comprehensive skills transfer... 


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Chemicals company unpacks carbon neutrality roadmap
27th September 2024

Multinational chemicals company BASF Performance Materials, the largest chemical producer globally, in August released its strategic roadmap toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and... 


an ARO EVO electric diaphragm pump
Diaphragm pumps key for chemicals sector
27th September 2024

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s new EVO series electric diaphragm pumps – which form part of flow creation and industrial product supplier Ingersoll Rand’s ARO fluid handling products – are... 


A range fo containers holding the heavy-duty industrial and commercial butyl-based detergent BH-38
Greener chemical cleaner on offer
27th September 2024 By: Halima Frost

South African industrial and retail chemicals manufacturer Reinol-Janek Chemicals’ BH-38, a heavy-duty industrial and commercial butyl-based detergent, offers a greener, all-purpose cleaning... 


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Sintech
27th September 2024

Since 1989, Svendborg Brakes has been recognised as a leading global expert in intelligent braking solutions for many applications across a broad spectrum of industry. Extensive application... 


Boosting government, foreign investment in S Africa
Boosting government, foreign investment in S Africa
27th September 2024

South Africa’s economic growth has lagged behind the rest of Africa and other developing countries for many years and, according to bolt, nut and fastener manufacturer Impala Bolt & Nut, the... 


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Boegoebaai green hydrogen programme, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Sasol has appointed Mizuho International to support its search for partners with whom to co-invest and undertake further studies into the Boegoebaai green hydrogen/ammonia export opportunity. 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has reported that the upper intake tunnel has broken through into the lower intake tunnel. 


R20 million crane electrical modernisation programme undertaken by Konecranes
R20 million crane electrical modernisation programme undertaken by Konecranes
26th September 2024

Konecranes and Demag South Africa was recently awarded a R20 million crane electrical modernisation contract for an industrial company based in Southern Africa. The 18-year-old Demag crane was... 


South32’s Worsley Alumina earns ASI Performance Standard certification
South32’s Worsley Alumina earns ASI Performance Standard certification
25th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has awarded South32’s Worsley Alumina the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification, recognising the company’s sustainability achievements across... 


Supply chain education is essential
Supply chain education is essential
25th September 2024

Supply chains have never been as volatile as they are today, impacted by health crises like the Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflict, climate change and economic instability. Amid the... 


US President Joe Biden
Biden awards $3bn to boost domestic battery production
20th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

American Battery Technology and lithium-producer Albemarle are among 25 companies getting more than $3-billion in funding from the Biden administration to boost domestic production of advanced... 


Talented Wits students to benefit from land development
20th September 2024

Proceeds from the initial R200 million sale of the Frankenwald Estate to be put into an endowment to benefit future generations Wits University announced today, 18 September 2024, the transfer of... 


ND Engineering executives
ND Engineering announced the overall winner at this year’s Stainless Steel Awards
20th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) has announced the winners of its Stainless Steel Awards after a five-year hiatus, with ND Engineering having been awarded the... 


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New Kitwe branch enhances regional support
20th September 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

With an optimistic outlook for the Zambian mining market, pump manufacturer Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has made a significant investment into Zambia by opening a branch in Kitwe, one of the... 


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Organisation reintroduces awards, promotes sustainability
20th September 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Celebrating its sixtieth anniversary, the Southern African Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) has reintroduced the Sassda and Columbus Stainless Awards – with the theme of innovation... 


The Saskatchewan Research Council's rare earth processing facility is ahead of schedule and is said to be the only organisation in North America producing rare earth metals at a commercial scale.
SRC rare earth processing facility first to produce rare earth metals in North America
19th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) has announced that its Saskatoon processing facility has produced rare earth metals at a commercial scale, making Saskatchewan the first and only... 


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Wits to use Frankenwald sale proceeds for special endowment fund
19th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) says all proceeds from the sale of the Frankenwald Estate, in Gauteng, and the future sale of residential and commercial sites will be placed into a... 


The Elon Smart Water thermostat
Kwikot launches smart geyser powered by solar PV and grid power
19th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Commercial and industrial geyser and boiler manufacturer Kwikot on September 18 launched its new Elon Smart Water heating system – a smart geyser system that uses solar PV-generated electricity... 


Chemical safety and compliance go hand in hand with your insurance
18th September 2024

Working with chemicals presents inherent risks to be mindful of, not only for the safety of your employees but also to ensure that your business has the appropriate insurance cover. Insurers often... 


Mahindra SA celebrates 20 000th Pik Up unit
Mahindra SA celebrates 20 000th Pik Up unit
18th September 2024

Vehicle manufacturer Mahindra South Africa in August celebrated the milestone of having the 20 000th locally assembled Pik Up “bakkie” rolling off the line, as the company gears for its next phase... 


Zijin Mining VP Shaoyang Shen
China’s Zijin vows to keep investing in Canadian mining despite crackdown
18th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Zijin Mining Group, China’s most valuable mining company, says it won’t be deterred by the Canadian government’s measures to limit foreign involvement in its mining sector. The Chinese gold and... 


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