Electromechanical equipment manufacturer Actom has opened a new training centre facility at its premises in Germiston, Johannesburg. The facility offers a variety of apprenticeship programmes. 

London-listed Gem Resources, formerly URA Holdings, has reported that Phase 1 of the restart at the Gravelotte emerald mine, in Limpopo, South Africa, has been under way for about six months.... 

The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration. LignoSat, developed by Kyoto... 

Australia’s St Barbara on Tuesday announced plans to raise up to A$110-million to fast track the expansion of its Simberi gold mining operation, in Papua New Guinea. St Barbara aims to accelerate... 

Medium- to high-volume computerized numerical control (CNC) machined automation components manufacturer Wekaba officially launched its R25-million automotive manufacturing plant in Alberton,... 

A new suite of service offerings designed to simplify maintenance and improve the operational health of crucial mining assets has been launched. A recent study undertaken by ABB to assess mine... 

In bulk materials handling applications transfer points are critical locations where materials are moved between different conveyor belts or from conveyors to storage areas. Custom-engineered... 

Original-equipment manufacturer Dynapac has launched its 15 t CA50 Rhino soil compaction machine in South Africa. The CA50 is part of the broader Rhino range of compaction machines from Dynapac... 

Warehouse storage solutions provider Logistics Systems Engineering (LSE) has successfully designed and installed what it says is South Africa’s first ninth-generation Tornado vertical lifting... 

Multinational technology company ABB’s YuMi collaborative robot is playing a transformative role by contributing to both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, making it an... 

Through its Smart Farming initiative, power transmission and motion control products distributor BMG offers solutions that are aimed at conserving power, enhancing operational efficiency and... 

Gauteng has a new digital infrastructure ecosystem ready to support infrastructure development across the province and address the challenges faced in deploying quality construction projects on... 

Do you import goods into the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu)? Do you manufacture goods in the Sacu region? Additionally, do you import components into this region which you use in the... 

The midterm review on the second iteration of government’s Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP) is scheduled for 2026, but the local automotive industry wants to bring this... 

It is positive that the current framework used by government to procure new generation capacity from independent power producers (IPPs) is under review. These programmes have been struggling to... 

Reward Minerals has secured the Beyondie potash plant for A$2.13-million. 

Steam turbines represent mission critical equipment for a range of industries from sugar and paper to steel and petrochemicals, but there is now greater opportunity among these sectors to generate... 

Australia-listed FireFly Metals has announced a 42% increase in the mineral resource estimate at its Green Bay copper/gold project, now totaling 59-million tonnes at 2% copper equivalent, equating... 

Author: PROFESSOR VALLY PADAYACHEE - POWER AND ENERGY EXPERT [A former Senior Executive at City Power Johannesburg and a former Executive Manager at Eskom] South Africa's electricity grid crisis... 

The UK government is providing R2-million to fund a cooperative space propulsion technologies programme between the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the University of Glasgow. The funding is... 

The Automotive Industry Transformation Fund (AITF) has since its inception in 2020 invested R596-million in 67 companies across the automotive value-chain, says  CEO Jabu Selumane. “Our goal is to... 

Africa has the potential to play a significant role in the global energy transition, given its endowment of critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt; however, realising the full potential of... 

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%... 

Awareness of cybersecurity best practices by all employees and role-players and having a zero-trust mindset are important to protect infrastructure and industrial facilities and make them more... 

The automotive industry is “definitely seeing progress” in its discussions with Transnet on developing the southern rail corridor between Gauteng and Gqeberha and Coega, in the Eastern Cape, says... 

The International Platinum Group Metals Association (IPA) is calling on policymakers to urgently drive forward the deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), alongside battery electric... 

The first phase of a new package plant, which is being constructed by Magalies Water to bring clean water to residents of Hammanskraal, is nearing completion. From November 15, it is expected that... 

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Oscar Wilde famously said, “Life Imitates Art”.  And whilst this saying has so many real-world applications,... 

In an era of rapid globalisation and expanding trade, Africa stands at a critical juncture where the development of transport and logistics infrastructure will significantly shape its economic... 

Africa’s railways are poised for transformation, and Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo 2025 is the key event driving this change. Taking place from 4-6 March 2025 at the Gallagher Convention... 

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield says he is confident that South Africa can become a components and equipment manufacturing hub for the clean technology value chain,... 

South Africa’s manufacturing sector has an opportunity to cater for global electrification by producing more solar panels, developing battery components and venturing into more components for the... 

Final regulations that are anticipated to benefit the platinum group metals (PGM) operations of Sibanye-Stillwater in Montana have been published by the US Treasury. The final regulations concerned... 

A new partnership between industrial cooling specialists Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) and advanced engineering manufacturer Danfoss was forged last month at the Electra Mining Africa exhibition,... 

Metair is set to acquire the entire issued share capital of AutoZone Holdings. The JSE-listed Metair is a manufacturer, distributor and retailer of automotive components and energy storage solutions. 

Colliery Training College (CTC) has been a cornerstone of the South African skills develop-ment landscape since its establishment in 1965. Based in Emalahleni for over five decades, CTC is renowned... 

African countries are pursuing localisation initiatives for some goods and products and the capital equipment manufacturing industry should focus on making investments in these countries to develop... 

The US Treasury Department said on Thursday it would allow some mining companies to access a tax credit aimed at boosting American production of solar panels, lithium-ion batteries and other clean... 

A new model crusher has been equipped with a Stage V diesel engine which complies with European Stage V norms, allowing the track mounted mobile vertical shaft impact (VSI) crusher to be deployed... 

Stockpiles of mining tyres are beginning to weigh heavily on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets of mining companies. Large tyre accumulations visible at some mining operations... 

Early diagnosis of potential problems before they escalate is key to the protection of critical plant assets and the optimisation of operations, says bearing and seal manufacturing specialist SKF.... 

Develon – formerly Doosan – hosted an open day event recently, at its premises in Isando, Johannesburg.  This was a traditional Oktober-Fest with a difference. Instead of an oompah brass band,...