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ACTOM opens new Customer Experience Centre to bring innovation closer to clients
ACTOM opens new Customer Experience Centre to bring innovation closer to clients
28th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) ACTOM is putting customers front and centre with the launch of a new Customer Experience Centre at the Knights facility in Boksburg, Johannesburg. Designed to deliver greater... 


Metal Packaging: The ultimate circular solution driving sustainability in South Africa
Metal Packaging: The ultimate circular solution driving sustainability in South Africa
28th July 2025

Metal packaging is leading the way as one of the most sustainable and recyclable forms of packaging on the planet. In South Africa, MetPac-SA, the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for... 


ACTOM's new customer experience centre makes technical engagement on equipment more efficient, accessible
28th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM has opened a new customer experience centre at its Knights facility, in Boksburg, Gauteng, which has been designed to provide greater visibility,... 


SVI Engineering chairperson Benny Jiyane
Turkish defence expo went well for South African companies, reports the dtic
28th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has reported that companies which exhibited on the South African National Pavilion at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), in... 


When the taps run dry: How provincial water disparities are forcing SA farmers to go independent
28th July 2025

The story of South African agriculture in 2025 is increasingly becoming one of self-reliance, driven by a stark reality that national statistics fail to capture. While government reports trumpet a... 


The role of citizen science projects in protecting South Africa’s marine protected areas (MPAs)
28th July 2025

As the world celebrates Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day on 01 August, South Africa stands at the forefront of ocean conservation, with 41 MPAs, almost a 14-fold increase since 2019. Yet according... 


Boss Energy shares under pressure as miner issues guidance
Boss Energy shares under pressure as miner issues guidance
28th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian uranium miner Boss Energy's shares plunged 42% in Sydney trading after the uranium developer issued a production guidance for 2026, warning of rising costs and flagging uncertainty over... 


FLS completes major upgrade of Delmas polyurethane facility
FLS completes major upgrade of Delmas polyurethane facility
28th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Full flowsheet minerals processing supplier FLS has completed a significant upgrade to its polyurethane manufacturing facility in Delmas, Mpumalanga, to position the site as a key global hub for... 


The TAL on the tracks
Locally manufactured locomotive ideal to power Africa’s rail future
25th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

State-owned rolling stock manufacturer Transnet Engineering (TE) has renewed its efforts to promote its locally designed and built Trans Africa Locomotive (TAL), positioning it as a flagship... 


A wabtec train on the tracks.
Diesel-electric units lead rolling-stock demand
25th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Rolling-stock demand across South Africa and the African continent is surging, with freight locomotives, particularly diesel-electric models, in high demand. This is according to global rail... 


An image of a dam construction site
Firm optimises project work processes
25th July 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Consulting firm Zimile Consulting Engineers is further entrenching its position as a leading engineering and project management organisation, having deployed its expertise for the completion of the... 


An image of Chalmers Pagiwa
Consultancy enhances dam design, construction efforts
25th July 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The South African government and private clients can, through consulting firm Lubisi Consulting Engineers, access project management solutions for tasks associated with dam construction. The... 


An image of metal cut by waterjet cutting
Waterjet cutting proves beneficial
25th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Leveraging over 20 years of experience, waterjet cutting specialist MAXJET has built strong expertise in processing a broad range of sheet materials to manufacture a variety of parts, supporting... 


An image of Tadhole's electric vehicle
Self-lubricating bushings reduce maintenance demands
25th July 2025

Bearings manufacturer Vesconite’s self-lubricating, wear-resistant bushings have been selected for e-bike developer Tadhole’s new line of three- and four-wheel electric vehicles, which are designed... 


ROLLON SYSTEM
The integration of Rollon’s Compact Rail system into the maintenance of locomotives demonstrates how advances in mechanical design deliver significant benefits across safety, cost and efficiency in the railways sector
Linear motion systems boost railway maintenance safety and efficiency
25th July 2025

Industrial solutions provider BMG has expanded its portfolio of motion control technologies with the introduction of Rollon linear guidance systems, designed for high efficiency in many industries,... 


BFG Africa
BFG Africa
25th July 2025

Established in 2018, BFG Africa is a leading composite product designer, engineering and manufacturing company. Strategically located in Johannesburg, South Africa – the gateway to the continent –... 


Image of the Jansen potash project
Jansen potash project, Canada – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

BHP is continuing to make progress on the project. 


Image of manganese ore
K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Battery metal development company Giyani Metals Corporation is in ongoing discussions with offtakers for battery-grade manganese products produced at its K.Hill project. 


Aerial view of the Kayelekera project
Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Malawi Environment Protection Authority will issue the environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA) certificate for the Kayelekera uranium mine following approval of the ESIA report. 


Location map of the Koné project
Koné gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canada-based mineral resources company Montage Gold has expanded its exploration campaign at the project. 


Image of of coal stockpiles
Menar coal projects, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Private investment company Menar has pledged R3.88-billion to develop the project. 


Image of Mt Carbine tungsten mine
Mt Carbine tungsten mine expansion project, Australia – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Resources company EQ Resources has received a letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States to support the expansion of the project. 


Image of Pebble project drill core
Pebble copper/gold/molybdenum/silver/rhenium project, US – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Copper and gold developer Northern Dynasty Minerals has asked a federal court in Alaska to move forward with a summary judgment schedule in its lawsuit over the veto of its project during the Biden... 


Image of drill core from the Tulu Kapi project
Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi Gold and Copper is preparing to start paying compensation to affected nearby community members as part of Phase 1 of a community resettlement action plan. 


Image of an Epiroc Minetruck
Low emissions underground truck for mining operations
24th July 2025

A new 22-t underground truck designed for mining operations with small drift sizes is designed to ensure reduced exhaust emissions, lower fuel consumption, and extended service intervals. The... 


Offers for St Barbara's Nova Scotia assets due this month
Offers for St Barbara's Nova Scotia assets due this month
24th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed St Barbara said on Thursday it expected to receive third-party, non-binding indicative proposals for its Atlantic operations in Nova Scotia this month, as part of the planned separation... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa at the BMW Rosslyn plant
Ramaphosa says South Africa aims to get policy for EV manufacturing right
24th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the government is determined to ensure there is an enabling regulatory and policy environment to capitalise on South Africa being well positioned as a key global... 


Image of The Grindex Mega INOX pump
Locally distributed dewatering pump stays the distance on Zambian copper mine
24th July 2025

Almost a year after installation, a dewatering pump supplied by Integrated Pump Technology, in partnership with its local distributor IES, is still performing at its peak on a major mining... 


Image of a laptop on an industrial workbench
Cutting-edge technology for manufacturing industry
24th July 2025

A range of innovative industrial solutions was on show at the recent KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) 2025. RS South Africa showcased new technologies that prioritise safety,... 


A Batch Made in Heaven:  Mix, measure and master yoghurt manufacturing with VEGA
A Batch Made in Heaven: Mix, measure and master yoghurt manufacturing with VEGA
24th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) In South Africa, the dairy industry stands as the fourth-largest agricultural sector, contributing significantly to the nation’s economy. In 2023, the country produced... 


Locally developed desilting technology set to cause a stir
Locally developed desilting technology set to cause a stir
24th July 2025

The Water Research Commission ( WRC), in partnership  with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), m a r ke d a significant milestone with the official handover of the Vortex Settling Basin... 


Tackling the barriers of renewables and empowering the manufacturing sector
Tackling the barriers of renewables and empowering the manufacturing sector
23rd July 2025

 Solar energy is surging in South Africa. According to PwC, the country recently added over 4,400 megawatts of solar panels, excluding government procurement and utility-scale installations. Much... 


South Junction
Westgold reports record output in FY25
23rd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

West Australia-focused Westgold Resources reported record gold production and a significant treasury increase in the fourth quarter of the 2025 financial year, as capital investments across its... 


Defy CEO Mustafa Soylu
Defy to invest an additional R500m in South Africa over next five years
22nd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African home appliance manufacturer Defy will invest an additional R500-million in its local operations over the next five years, CEO Mustafa Soylu said on July 22. Speaking at an event at... 


Giyani seeks to raise up to C$3m for working capital, K.Hill development
22nd July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals has announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 50-million units at a price of $0.06 a unit to raise aggregate gross proceeds of up to C$3-million to support... 


Aerospace group Embraer announces its biggest ever order backlog
22nd July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazil-based aerospace and defence group Embraer has reported that, at the end of the second quarter of this year (2Q25), it recorded the highest ever order backlog in its history, totalling... 


Outside view of the venue where the IDEF is being held
dtic hosting a South African National Pavilion at Turkish defence exhibition
22nd July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has highlighted that it has a South African National Pavilion at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), now under way in Istanbul,... 


RGM Cranes group CEO and chairperson Alex Dowling talks to Engineering News while exhibiting at this year's KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Industrial Technology Exhibition
RGM Cranes delivers complete, reliable lifting solutions for Africa and beyond
22nd July 2025

Africa’s largest manufacturer of overhead cranes, RGM Cranes, delivers complete lifting solutions to industries across the continent and the UK. With more than 36 years of experience, RGM Cranes... 


Johannesburg urban vehicle emissions initiative to generate data for clean air policies
22nd July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative Johannesburg project, launched by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) on July 21, will use... 


A hydropower plant
Mozambique’s $6.4bn hydropower plan to get World Bank funding
21st July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mozambique won World Bank backing for its plan to build Southern Africa’s biggest hydropower plant in half a century. The lender plans to provide debt and equity funding as well as risk guarantees... 


FLS worker in Delmas plant
FLS completes major upgrade of Delmas polyurethane facility
18th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Full flowsheet minerals processing supplier FLS has completed a significant upgrade to its polyurethane manufacturing facility in Delmas, Mpumalanga, to position the site as a key global hub for... 


The official image of the UK Combat Air Flying Demonstrator design
Design of technology demonstrator aircraft for 6th-generation stealth fighter released by UK
18th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major aerospace and defence group BAE Systems has, in conjunction with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), UK-based power and propulsion group Rolls-Royce, and pan-European missile... 


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