Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamonds has terminated its engineering, procurement, and construction management contract with JDS Energy & Mining (JDS), effective March 31, as it transitions to... 

South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R20.9-billion in February, attributable to exports of R164-billion and imports of R143.1-billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana,... 

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) have welcomed Cabinet’s decision this week to approve the South African Renewable... 

naamsa | The Automotive Business Council says it is “actively assessing” the potential impact of the 25% tariff imposed on vehicles and certain vehicle parts imported into the US announced by... 

Design work on the feeder roads and bridges for the second phase of Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) has started, with construction work set to start towards the end of 2026. This followed... 

The Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company plans to build a spent fuel repository with a storage capacity of about 180 000 m3. 

Kusile’s final unit – Unit 6 – has been synced to the national grid. 

South African overhead crane manufacturer RGM Cranes in December 2024 successfully completed the design, manufacture and installation of a high-capacity ladle handling crane at a platinum mine,... 

While there are several companies in South Africa’s overhead crane and hoist sector claiming to be the largest in Africa, crane manufacturer Condra MD Marc Kleiner says the “true definers of market... 

By offering a comprehensive range of IKO Nippon Thompson’s linear guides, runner blocks and associated products, industrial equipment and services supplier BMG’s bearings division helps the paper,... 

Underground development at diamond producer Lucara Diamond’s Botswana-based Karowe mine is expected to extend its operational life beyond 2040, with significant progress achieved in 2024,... 

Cabinet has finally approved the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM), which will seek to leverage green industrialisation opportunities from the country’s deployment of wind, solar... 

State-owned Transnet and labour union the South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu) have signed a three-year wage agreement for increases of 6% in the first two years and a 5.5%... 

Providing a project update on its Moma titanium minerals mine in norther Mozambique, JSE-listed Kenmare Resources MD Tom Hickey says the upgrade of Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP) A, and its... 

Ford South Africa has shipped its first batch of locally produced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Rangers this week. During a showcase of the newly upgraded Silverton plant, in Pretoria,... 

Metair CEO Paul O’Flaherty has agreed to extend his term until December 31, 2028. “We are very pleased that Paul has agreed to extend his tenure,” says Metair chairperson Thandeka Mgoduso. 

Whether in transportation and logistics, building material applications or the construction industry – truck-mounted forklifts are the most efficient way to get goods and products delivered to... 

Integrated renewable energy solutions company BYD Energy Storage introduced a new BYD Battery-Box LV5.0+ at booth B214 at Solar and Storage Live Africa, in Johannesburg, on March 25. This new... 

By: Dr Darija Susac - 2nd Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference Committee Member and Acting Director of HySA Catalysis Centre of Competence (Virtual Showroom) Economic growth and socioeconomic... 

Vesconite wear-resistant self-lubricating rotary head slide pads will be at Bauma 2025, the world’s leading construction and mining machinery trade fair. With 3,500 exhibitors and approximately... 

Advancements in vehicle design and increasing demands for enhanced performance and durability are reshaping the automotive coolant market, with a shift toward formulations that offer improved heat... 

A three-model compact excavator range, comprising the U18, U35 and YC60 models, was recently unveiled by YC Diesel South Africa. The company says the machines are designed to meet the diverse needs... 

With a focus on the distribution of British-manufactured Invertek Drives’ variable frequency drives across Africa, Johannesburg-based iTek Drives has expanded its product range to include resistors... 

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has published the intention to designate the Fetakgomo-Tubatse as a special economic zone (SEZ) for public comment. The proposed SEZ will be... 

(Virtual Showroom) As part of Weir’s mission to support its customers’ sustainability efforts, Wear Reduction Technology (WRT®) upgrades have made both WARMAN® and ENVIROTECH® pumps more energy... 

US President Donald Trump on Thursday invoked emergency powers to boost domestic production of critical minerals used widely across the economy as part of a broad effort to offset China's... 

Progress is being made on raising the Clanwilliam dam wall. 

Industrial equipment supplier Atlas Copco’s pump dewatering specialist arm Integrated Pump Rental (IPR) has delivered its first pumps for a ballasting project in the maritime industry. The pumps... 

Johannesburg Water’s pressure reducing valve (PRV) programme is reducing the pressure on the water supply network across the City of Johannesburg. A critical component of the initiative is the... 

For the past 30 years, the Innomotics Perfect Harmony GH180 has stood strong as a leader in the medium voltage drive sector. We are delighted to start our celebration of #30YearsInPerfectHarmony.... 

By: Sian Thurtell - Chief Operations Officer, KBC Health & Safety Those in high-risk industries understand that safety is not just a concern, but a fundamental requirement for sustainable success.... 

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) said on Wednesday it is in talks with the government and other parties for funding that could delay the planned closure of its long steel operations. The... 

Australia-based EQ Resources (EQR) has finalised five long-term offtake agreements covering its tungsten production from Australia and Spain for the next 24 months, securing sales valued at an... 

There is always demand for passionate people who ensure that communities and industry have access to clean water. South Africa has a shortage of water sector professionals, and there is also great... 

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the expansion of its global Alliance Partner Programme for Industrial Automation... 

Power transmission and bearings supplier Bearings International (BI) has relaunched its BI chain offering, with an emphasis on refining its strategy and strengthening relationships with strategic... 

A range of optimised solid end mills designed specifically for profiling applications has been launched.  The new solution is said to provide high process security, productivity gains and cycle... 

A three-model compact excavator range, comprising the U18, U35 and YC60 models, was recently unveiled by YC Diesel South Africa. The company says the machines are designed to meet the diverse needs... 

Progress is being made on the R5.7-billion raising of the Clanwilliam dam wall, in the Western Cape, and is expected to be completed by 2028, said Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina. The... 

In a hard-hitting and wide-ranging final speech to the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (the representative body for international, regional and local airlines and ground handlers... 

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) finds in its latest Trade Conditions Survey for February that respondents are positive following the “best conditions since the middle of... 

By: Modeen Malick - Principal Systems Engineer at Commvault The threat of ransomware attacks looms large, compelling organisations to rethink their data management strategies. As businesses...