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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.... 


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Choosing the right abrasives for different substrates with Grinding Techniques
3rd October 2024

Abrasives, primarily categorised as either bonded or coated, are materials used to wear away or polish surfaces through friction. Bonded abrasives include cutting and grinding discs manufactured... 


Reducing Emissions in Power Generators: The HJS Solution
1st October 2024

In South Africa, where the demand for back-up power and power generation is growing, addressing the environmental impact of diesel engines on generators is crucial. Diesel generators, known for... 


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Financial resilience key as mining companies battle challenging conditions – PwC
1st October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s mining industry experienced a challenging year, with commodity prices, barring that of gold, under pressure, leading to a significant drop in both revenue and profits. It is,... 


Announcing the Manufacturing Indaba Top 50
Announcing the Manufacturing Indaba Top 50
1st October 2024

Celebrating Africa’s Leading CEOs in Manufacturing Johannesburg, South Africa: 1 October 2024 - The Manufacturing Indaba 2024 is proud to introduce the Manufacturing Indaba Top 50, a prestigious... 


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Business as usual at VWA amid rumours of German plant closures
30th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) says its Kariega assembly plant, in the Eastern Cape, is operating as normal amid possible plant closures and job cuts at its parent company in Germany. In fact, the... 


Minister Creecy to Headline Smarter Mobility Africa summit During October Transport Month
30th September 2024

The Smarter Mobility Africa summit announces that the Minister of Transport for South Africa, Hon. Barbara Creecy, will be attending and officially opening the event. Her presence will undoubtedly... 


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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... 


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New local hub to produce advanced solar panels for African market
27th September 2024

Manufacturing energy company Ener-G-Africa (EGA) has significantly expanded its operations by relocating to a new, larger manufacturing hub in Paarl, in the Western Cape, as it launches larger... 


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Automotive manufacturer trials wind energy innovation
27th September 2024

Leading automotive company BMW Group earlier this month announced the installation of the UK’s first “motionless” wind energy system, implemented at automobile brand MINI’s manufacturing plant in... 


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Wind power increasingly important to South African economy
27th September 2024

South Africa’s ambitious Integrated Resource Plan serves as a “comprehensive roadmap” for meeting the country’s projected electricity demand, balancing financial considerations with climate change... 


New pact to boost telecoms SMMEs
27th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Digital infrastructure and managed services provider Seacom and ICT SMME Chamber have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to foster the growth and development of small, medium-sized... 


Demand for used cars streaks ahead, Asian newcomers big new-car winners
27th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The prolonged economic downturn experienced across multiple sectors in South Africa has resulted in markedly depressed sales in the new-car segment over the past 12 months, says finance group... 


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Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Strandline Resources is going ahead with efficiency improvements at the project. 


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African Rainbow Minerals crowns grade as king, declares war on reef waste on PGMs front
26th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Two acronyms were drummed into new mining entrants in the days of yore – GIK and WAR. GIK is short for ‘grade is king’ and at the opposite end of the scale, everyone was urged to declare war on... 


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... 


Sustainable energy keeps manufacturing in motion
Sustainable energy keeps manufacturing in motion
26th September 2024

The manufacturing sector in South Africa faces several challenges, making the adoption of solar power and energy storage not only appealing, but essential to ensuring operational efficiency and... 


Embracing the New Urban Era through Smarter Mobility – Gauteng Province to host Africa’s Smarter Mobility Africa summit
Embracing the New Urban Era through Smarter Mobility – Gauteng Province to host Africa’s Smarter Mobility Africa summit
25th September 2024

With just less than 1 week remaining until South Africa’s annual October Transport Month, a month full of celebration and progress for transport, Smarter Mobility Africa summit is excited to... 


Most banks expect gold's bull run to persist into 2025
Most banks expect gold's bull run to persist into 2025
25th September 2024 By: Reuters

Major banks expect gold to extend its record-breaking price rally into 2025 because of a revival in large inflows to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and expectations of additional interest rate cuts... 


Global plan for early ditch of coal power hits Indonesia hurdle
Global plan for early ditch of coal power hits Indonesia hurdle
25th September 2024 By: Reuters

G7-backed push to close coal power plants in emerging markets is facing further delays after a July deadline passed without a deal on the early closure of an Indonesian power plant that would be... 


NWU policy uncertainty index on cusp of positive territory
23rd September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The North West University Business School Policy Uncertainty Index (PUI) for the third quarter of 2024, although still in negative territory, eased considerably to 53.5 from 68.3 in the previous... 


Strandline secures A$5m NAIF funding for Coburn airstrip
20th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Strandline Resources is pushing ahead with efficiency improvements at its Coburn mineral sands project, supported by a $A5-million advance from the Northern Australian Infrastructure... 


New biomass plant in Pretoria in the offing
20th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Bio2Watt Energy Holdings (BEH) has appointed SRK Consulting as the independent environmental consultant to undertake the environmental permitting processes for a new biogas plant near Pretoria. The... 


Why Companies Should Participate in the Manufacturing Indaba 2024
Why Companies Should Participate in the Manufacturing Indaba 2024
19th September 2024

The Manufacturing Indaba 2024 stands as the premier platform for Africa’s manufacturing sector, designed to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the... 


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Cutting-edge cooling solution at Sovereign’s Hartbeespoort facility
19th September 2024

After a successful collaboration at its Kariega further processing facility, leading South African poultry producer Sovereign has once again partnered with Energy Partners (EP) to implement... 


Gold miners say they’re now disciplined as dealmaking heats up
Gold miners say they’re now disciplined as dealmaking heats up
19th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

With gold prices at a record high, mining companies are back hunting for deals while trying to reassure investors that they’ve learned from past mistakes of overspending. There has been a flurry... 


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South African inflation falls more than expected, sets stage for rate cut
18th September 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's inflation rate fell more than expected last month to its lowest since April 2021, data showed on Wednesday, reinforcing expectations that the central bank will cut interest rates... 


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... 


Phelan Green Energy signs agreement with Enercap for 1.5 GWh energy storage system
18th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South African solar energy company Phelan Green Energy has signed an agreement with United Arab Emirates-based energy storage technology company Enercap for the deployment of a 1.5 GWh Supercap... 


An image showing Bushveld Minerals' Vametco plant
Bushveld falls to a loss on the back of funding constraints, but turnaround expected
17th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals’ results for the six months ended June 30 reflect a challenging start to the financial year, as severe funding constraints led to the inability to run its assets... 


Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga
Motshekga praises decision to bring Denel under the wing of the Defence dept
17th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga has praised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s “wise” decision to bring State-owned enterprise (SOE) Denel under the wing of the Ministry of Defence... 


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Protest action outside Rosslyn plant linked to fraud investigation, says BMW
16th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

BMW Group South Africa (BMW SA) on Monday confirmed protest action outside its plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, where the X3 model is produced for the local and export markets. The local arm of the... 


6 Weeks to Go: Manufacturing Indaba 2024 – Invitation to Join, Exhibit, and Register
16th September 2024

With just six weeks remaining until the Manufacturing Indaba 2024, excitement is building for what promises to be a transformative event for Africa’s manufacturing sector. The event will take place... 


Latest from Pilot Crushtec International is the Metso HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll crusher for producing manufactured sand
Pilot Crushtec launches Metso HRC™ 8 crusher
13th September 2024

Latest from Pilot Crushtec International is the Metso HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll crusher for producing manufactured sand. In addition, the machine can also be deployed in the mining sector... 


The State of Tourism in the Context of South Africa
13th September 2024

Analysis by Dr. Alex Malapane, PhD As September unfolds, marking World Tourism Month, it is essential to reflect on the current state of South Africa's tourism industry. Our sector is undergoing a... 


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Aerospace, defence exhibition to showcase latest industry innovations
13th September 2024

The twelfth edition of Africa’s largest and only aerospace and defence trade exhibition and air show, the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition, is scheduled to take place from September 18... 


AI AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING 
Aerospace manufacturing is taken to new heights with AI and AR/VR components
Partnership to revolutionise aerospace manufacturing
13th September 2024

Leader in precision aerospace manufacturing Jeh Aerospace and spatial AI pioneer GridRaster announced a strategic partnership to transform aerospace manufacturing through the integration of spatial... 


An overhead view of a critical mineral miner in Africa
Path pursued by African mining projects a complex one
13th September 2024

While many explorers and developers are looking to Africa for much of the mineral production to drive the global energy transition, a careful path must be followed before these projects can... 


AESPUMP South Africa driving innovation in pumping pollutions
AESPUMP South Africa driving innovation in pumping pollutions
13th September 2024

AESPUMP, a leading player in the South African engineering sector, has been making waves with its commitment to excellence and innovation in pumping technologies.  With a rich history spanning over... 


Huawei and SBSA are signing a strategic cooperation agreement
Huawei and Standard Bank Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement to Accelerate Intelligent Finance
12th September 2024

During the recent 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, Huawei and Standard Bank South Africa (SBSA) signed a strategic cooperation agreement, to accelerate digital transformation of the... 


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Transnet breaches loan terms again as debt weighs on investment
11th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Transnet breached loan covenants for a second year running as the South African port and rail operator staggers under a debt burden that’s constraining investments needed to resurrect its ailing... 


Solar PV panels
Zimbabwe’s biggest miners seek $182m for solar projects
11th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Some of Zimbabwe’s biggest miners are seeking $182-million to develop 200 MW of locally-generated solar power, according to the head of the renewables company responsible for the projects. The... 


A hydrogen-powered haul truck at Amplat's Mogalakwena mine
Anglo American starts cutting stake in Amplats with share sale
10th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American offered to sell about 13-million shares in Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) in a move aimed at increasing the South African firm’s free float ahead of a full exit. The shares... 


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