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The Kayelekera mine
Lotus signs terms sheets for up to $38.5m as Kayelekera advances to production
28th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has signed termsheets with two Southern African banks – Standard Bank and First Capital Bank – for equipment finance and working capital facilities to support the restart... 


Condra clinches order to supply three cranes for Namakwa Sands project
24th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has secured an order from Tronox Mineral Sands for three cranes for the Namakwa Sands East orange feldspathic sand (OFS) project, in Brand-se-Baai, 385 km north of... 


PESCI® COPMA® cranes now under 600SA umbrella
PESCI® COPMA® cranes now under 600SA umbrella
20th January 2025

600SA, a division of CFAO Equipment, has secured the sole distributorship of PESCI® COPMA® range of truck-mounted cranes in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, commencing in December 2024. Sonia... 


Condra wins Namakwa Sands crane order
Condra wins Namakwa Sands crane order
13th January 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Tronox Mineral Sands has ordered a 35/12,5-ton Condra crane for mill maintenance at the Namakwa Sands East OFS Project, Brand-se-Baai, 385 kilometres north of Cape Town. The... 


Transnet locomotives
Robust debate unveils complexities of resetting South Africa's logistics system
6th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Private- and public-sector representatives have, this week, emphasised that there are potential solutions to South Africa's logistics problems and bottlenecks, that funding is limited and that... 


VALUE IN VERSATILITY 
The Hoeflon compact cranes are just as effective outdoors as they are indoors, capable of navigating various terrains
Hoeflon electric compact cranes lifting South African emissions compliance
6th December 2024

Fastlift Cranes is confident that South Africa will be responsive to the powerful Hoeflon versatile, silent, fully electric, remote-controlled compact cranes from Dutch manufacturer Hoeflon, as the... 


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Firm’s boilers enable efficient processes
6th December 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Steam generation solutions company Steinmüller Africa says that its boilers are well-equipped to deliver efficient waste management, energy, and cost savings for the pulp and paper, sugar,... 


Boatbuilding crane sets new record for Cape Town-based company
6th December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Cape Town-based BB Cranes is preparing to manufacture its first 30-m-span overhead crane as part of  an order for six cranes for boatbuilder and catamarans manufacturer Robertson and Caine. The... 


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International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project, France – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The fourth and final vacuum vessel sector has been delivered. 


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TROTECH reaffirms its reputation as BTT’s tank builder of choice
29th November 2024

South Africa’s foremost independent bulk liquid and gas storage operator Bidvest Tank Terminals (BTT) continues to leverage bulk tank builder TROTECH’s formidable bulk tank design, procurement and... 


United Heavy Lift Fresh berthed at the Durban Container Terminal with crowd of workers in front
Durban Container Terminal receives first shipment of new rubber-tyred gantry crane components
26th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

The motor vessel United Heavy Lift Fresh berthed at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 1 last week to deliver the first nine of 16 Liebherr rubber-tyred gantry crane (RTG) component batches.... 


Condra overhead cranes in a factory environment
Boatbuilding crane sets new record for Cape company
25th November 2024

(Virtual Showroom) BB Cranes is to manufacture its first 30-metre-span overhead crane, a record for this Cape Town-based company and the direct result of improved manufacturing capabilities and a... 


Image of the Kayelekera operations
Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Lotus Resources is fully funded to restart production. 


Image of Akkuyu outer containment – Unit 1
Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction has been completed on the concreting of the dome of the outer containment of the reactor building of Unit 1. 


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Port of Mossel Bay’s Quay 4 precinct multipurpose terminal, South Africa
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Transnet National Ports Authority released a request for information for a multipurpose terminal at the Port of Mossel Bay’s Quay 4 precinct in October 2024. 


Engineering group completes two major bespoke projects for international mining client
15th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Mechanical and industrial engineering firm Duys Engineering Group has successfully completed two large projects on time for Dublin- and London-listed international mining concern Kenmare Resources,... 


A rail line
'Clear vision' for logistics reform encouraging – Mavuso
11th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

“The clarity of vision” provided by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy on what success in terms of logistics reforms looks like and what needs to be done to make progress in dealing with the... 


Crushing and grinding plant at Kayelekera
Funding in place for Lotus to restart Kayelekera production
6th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

The successful placement of A$130-million, along with A$25-million cash on hand at the end of September, as well as an imminent share purchase plan (SPP), have ensured that ASX- and OTCQX-listed... 


Scania chooses RGM Cranes for major expansion
Scania chooses RGM Cranes for major expansion
30th October 2024

Scania, renowned for its premium trucks, is enhancing it’s presence in Southern Africa with a new state-of-the-art facility in Aeroton. To support their high production requirements, Scania South... 


A photo of the new SPX328CL which was introduced to SkyJack's portfolio at the Electra Mining
Fruits of newly inked deal on show at exhibition
25th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

Boksburg-based industrial powered access equipment supplier SkyJacks showcased its range of new and existing powered access, materials handling and lifting equipment at this year’s Electra Mining... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and Infrastructure South Africa acting head Mameetse Masemola
DPWI, ISA launch project preparation bid window to expand infrastructure investment
15th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), together with government agency Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), has opened a novel project preparation bid window to invite submissions... 


OTTER PUMP
The modular design of the OTTer-pump supports interchangeable heads for tasks such as handling compacted or loose materials
Pump enhances efficiency in dredging, mining
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The OTTer-pump, developed by maritime technology supplier Royal IHC, which is present in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries, presents a versatile and efficient solution for... 


FLEXIBLE SOLUTION
The Multiflo diesel driven pontoon offers a flexible, mobile dewatering solution
Strategic approach enables effective dewatering
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

A key challenge in dewatering operations that are electrically operated lies within the interfacing, particularly when dealing with pumps at remote mining operations. This challenge involves the... 


An image of RINGSPANN's DX 280 FEA electro-hydraulic disc brake
Redesigned brakes offer improved performance
11th October 2024

Following extensive re-engineering and a complete revision of their design, power transmission components specialist RINGSPANN has launched its flagship DX series electro-hydraulic disc brakes as a... 


Condra to supply new cranes, refurbish others at new steel premises
4th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes is manufacturing three new cranes and refurbishing 14 others as certified steel round bar, hollow bar and plate supplier Special Steels moves to bigger premises.... 


Port of Mossel Bay
TNPA issues request for information for multipurpose terminal at Mossel Bay
2nd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has initiated a request for information (RFI) process for a multipurpose terminal (MPT) at the Port of Mossel Bay’s Quay 4 precinct, in the... 


East London port welcomes two new tugs as TNPA completes fleet renewal
27th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Port of East London has taken ownership of two new tugboats, marking the end of Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s) R1-billion marine fleet renewal programme, aimed at boosting tugboat... 


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... 


20-metre-span Condra crane refurbished for a mine (not for Special Steels)
Specials Steels expands to Roodekop
18th September 2024

( Virtual Showroom )Special Steels, a leading national supplier of certified steel round bar, hollow bar and plate to South Africa’s engineering, mining and manufacturing sectors, is moving. The... 


To build BTT’s 18 new bulk-storage tanks, TROTECH deployed its innovative reverse building method
TROTECH reaffirms its reputation as BTT’s tank builder of choice
17th September 2024

Bidvest Tank Terminals (BTT), South Africa’s foremost independent bulk liquid and gas storage operator in South Africa, continues to leverage TROTECH’s formidable bulk tank design, procurement and... 


R217-billion investment set to transform eThekwini
13th September 2024

The eThekwini municipality aims to propel the city into a new era of prosperity through a R217-billion investment in development projects, which is expected to create 300 000 jobs. On August 14,... 


Tugs Kganya and Lentswe
East London port gets two new tugs, TNPA wraps up fleet renewal programme
10th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Port of East London has taken ownership of two new tugboats, marking the end of the Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s) R1-billion marine fleet renewal programme, aimed at boosting... 


Smaller cranes shine at Platreef installation
6th September 2024

While high-capacity overhead cranes are of an impressive size and technical complexity, their smaller and simpler cousins – the workhorses of the factory and general engineering workshop – should... 


 Electra Mining Africa to unveil innovative new products, technologies and services
Electra Mining Africa to unveil innovative new products, technologies and services
30th August 2024

Electra Mining Africa is a recognised highlight on the mining and industrial events calendar. Local and international companies are gearing up to take advantage of the opportunity to meet... 


Klüber Lubrication
23rd August 2024

Together Beyond Lubrication Without specialty lubricants, many aspects of our technical world would grind to a halt. Drive units would fail, machines would stop producing, and water wouldn't flow... 


Condra managing director Marc Kleiner
Platreef show-stealer
23rd August 2024

( Virtual Showroom )High-capacity overhead cranes often make headline news because of impressive size and technical complexity. Their smaller and simpler cousins – workhorses of the factory and... 


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Big solar installation epitomises Sun City’s ongoing efforts to remain relevant
9th August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Sun International’s Sun City, in the North West, is continuing its drive to remain relevant as it progresses several successful initiatives to revamp the premier leisure and entertainment... 


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Big solar installation epitomises Sun City’s ongoing efforts to remain relevant
8th August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Sun International’s Sun City, in the North West, is continuing its drive to remain relevant as it progresses several successful initiatives to revamp the premier leisure and entertainment... 


The SK6000 land crane being developed by Mammoet in Netherlands make out of structural steel and painted Red
Sizeable land crane being launched in Netherlands
2nd August 2024 By: Halima Frost

The behemoth SK6000 land crane being manufactured by heavy lifting and transport specialists Mammoet at its Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands will be launched later this month. The company says... 


BOLTING PERFORMANCE Using high-pressure hydraulics and a pre-determined pressure, Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioners axially stretch the bolt and the nut will lift clear of the flange
Effective bolt tensioning for valves
2nd August 2024

The Nord-Lock bolting solutions, available from industrial equipment supplier BMG, include Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioning tools, which have been developed for use in all industries where... 


Condra subsidiary clinches six-crane order from steel distributor
2nd August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer BB Cranes is preparing to manufacture six overhead cranes for steel distributor D&E Group for installation in new warehouses in Cape Town and George. The warehouses are being... 


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Grande-Baie smelter upgrade, Canada
26th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto plans to refurbish two anode baking furnaces at Grand-Baie that have reached the end of their useful life. 


An image of the DustBoss DB-45 Surge in action
Technology company introduces new dust cannon
19th July 2024

Leader in atomised mist technology and dust control solutions BossTek has introduced a powerful, mobile, mid-sized dust control cannon, in response to input from customers across the demolition and... 


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