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Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024 Welcomes Influential Speakers and Engages Attendees with Coffee Mixer
27th September 2024

The highly anticipated Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024 on the 3rd of October has kicked off with an exciting lineup of thought leaders, alongside engaging networking events like the Coffee... 


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Chemicals company unpacks carbon neutrality roadmap
27th September 2024

Multinational chemicals company BASF Performance Materials, the largest chemical producer globally, in August released its strategic roadmap toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and... 


an ARO EVO electric diaphragm pump
Diaphragm pumps key for chemicals sector
27th September 2024

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s new EVO series electric diaphragm pumps – which form part of flow creation and industrial product supplier Ingersoll Rand’s ARO fluid handling products – are... 


Structa Konsult
Structa Konsult
27th September 2024

Structa Konsult is a consulting engineering company specialising in the evaluation, design and certification of a range of industrial and civil structures.   Established in 2014, Structa Konsult is... 


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Why partnering with Delba Electrical is a smart choice
27th September 2024

In the fast-paced world of industrial operations, the reliability and efficiency of equipment are paramount. For companies reliant on electrical rotating machines to power their operations,... 


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Delba Electrical is rich in heritage
27th September 2024

Electrical rotating machines repairer Delba Electrical Company was founded in 1963 and is at the forefront of the repair and maintenance of electrical rotating machines, earning the reputation as... 


Artist's impression of the HNH Energy ammonia megaproject
HNH Energy ammonia megaproject, Chile
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

HNH Energy aims to produce ammonia from green hydrogen and nitrogen from the air, for subsequent sale on the international market. 


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Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The bankable feasibility study is on track for completion in the December 2024 quarter. 


Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024 Welcomes Influential Speakers and Engages Attendees with Coffee Mixer
26th September 2024

The highly anticipated Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024 on the 3rd of October has kicked off with an exciting lineup of thought leaders, alongside engaging networking events like the Coffee... 


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... 


Ayanda Holo: President of TV BRICS AFRICA
Hydrogen fuel cells: the path to a sustainable future
26th September 2024

In recent years, the global energy landscape has been rapidly evolving, with hydrogen emerging as a key player in transitioning to sustainable energy sources. 


C$40m funding to connect Yukon to power grid, unlock critical minerals development
C$40m funding to connect Yukon to power grid, unlock critical minerals development
23rd September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Canadian government has made available up to C$40-million in funding, pending final due diligence from Natural Resources Canada, for infrastructure developments in the Yukon that aims to unlock... 


Orion Minerals CEO Errol Smart
To date, half of new Northern Cape copper mine’s employees are from host communities
20th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Half of the employees of the emerging Prieska Copper Zinc Mine in South Africa’s prospective Northern Cape were, as of June 30, made up of members of the host community towns of Prieska, Marydale,... 


Schneider Electric sponsors Wits automation award for the 7th year
20th September 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has for the seventh consecutive year sponsored the University... 


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Choice of hybrid power and sustainability solutions
20th September 2024

The availability of a variety of energy technologies, including solar, wind, steam and battery energy storage solutions, allows customers to consider various hybrid energy options to meet their... 


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Advanced monitoring technology for conveyors
20th September 2024

A new system that enables early detection of potential problems on conveyor systems was recently unveiled by Tru-Trac at Electra Mining Africa. The monitoring technology is used to identify and... 


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Goodwin pumps offer customers a hardworking, reliable and sustainable solution to their most difficult applications
New Kitwe branch enhances regional support
20th September 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

With an optimistic outlook for the Zambian mining market, pump manufacturer Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has made a significant investment into Zambia by opening a branch in Kitwe, one of the... 


Integrated Pump Technology showcased expanded pump range at Electra Mining Africa
Integrated Pump Technology showcased expanded pump range at Electra Mining Africa
20th September 2024 By: Yolande Botes

Leading provider of pump solutions to the mining industry Integrated Pump Technology highlighted its recent appointment as an official Godwin distributor at Electra Mining Africa, solidifying its... 


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Hawsons Iron project, Australia – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Hawsons Iron has appointed an engineering firm to conduct a review of the current process plant design and supporting infrastructure. 


SF6 gas’ time is up, time to switch to pure air
SF6 gas’ time is up, time to switch to pure air
18th September 2024

By: Brighton Mwarehwa - Offer and Marketing Director – Power Systems Business Unit at Schneider Electric The well-known adage Rome wasn’t built in day certainly applies to the world’s move towards... 


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... 


The convergence of intelligence – DCS, SCADA and TLC
The convergence of intelligence – DCS, SCADA and TLC
17th September 2024

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric In the early days of industrialisation, control systems were primarily mechanical and relied on manual... 


Platinum Group President and CEO Frank Hallam.
Stronger-than-ever feasibility thumbs up for R18bn platinum group metals project in Limpopo
16th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The latest independent definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Waterberg platinum group metals (PGM) project in Limpopo is even more emphatic on the economic viability and wealth creation... 


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New drill rig for smaller drifts
14th September 2024

A long-hole production drill rig for small to medium-sized drifts, featuring a new carousel design and automation features, was recently unveiled by Epiroc. Part of the company’s Smart series, the... 


 Electra Mining Africa puts innovation in the spotlight and sets new records
Electra Mining Africa puts innovation in the spotlight and sets new records
13th September 2024

Taking place at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg, from 2-6 September, this year’s Electra Mining Africa was the biggest show in its history with 950 exhibitors occupying over 40,000m² of... 


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Premier gold project, Canada – update
13th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Ascot has suspended operations just months after its first gold pour. 


 Schneider Electric South Africa unveils new PrismaSet power distribution switchboard range
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils new PrismaSet power distribution switchboard range
12th September 2024

Schneider Electric South Africa is pleased to unveil its latest PrismaSeT range of new-generation power distribution switchboards which offers unrivalled modularity and minimum assembly time, even... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Platinum market deficit forecast to exceed million ounces in 2024 amid robust demand
10th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Robust growth is expected to drive total platinum demand to 8 118 000 oz, leading to a substantial market deficit of 1 028 000 oz in 2024, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says in its... 


Progress on reopening Canyon Silver project slower than expected, Armadale says
9th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Although Aim-listed Armadale Capital has reported progress in its efforts to open up historic workings at the Canyon Silver project in Idaho, in the US, for further evaluation and sampling, the... 


EIT Student Ambassador Ilana Villani’s Empowering Story
EIT Student Ambassador Ilana Villani’s Empowering Story
9th September 2024

Ilana Villani is one of the Engineering Institute of Technology’s (EIT) student ambassadors based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is balancing a career in electrical engineering with family life... 


Orion, South32, Perenti and DRA Global receive awards for Africa community development projects
6th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mining companies South32, Orion Minerals, Perenti and DRA Global have received awards for transforming communities in Africa during the 2024 Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group (AAMEG)... 


RS Group’s extensive product range continues to cater
RS Group’s extensive product range continues to cater
6th September 2024

One-stop industrial and electronic solutions provider RS South Africa sales director Erick Wessels says the company’s more than 750 000 products across 2 500 leading brands continue to serve an... 


Forming Technology, Accelerating PV+ESS as the Main Energy Source
Forming Technology, Accelerating PV+ESS as the Main Energy Source
6th September 2024

As countries continue to invest in sustainable and efficient energy solutions to both meet domestic demand and climate change objectives, having the best technology to generate, convert and store... 


Dirk Steinberg, CEO and financial director of Kwikspace Modular Buildings
Dirk Steinberg
6th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Dirk Steinberg, CEO and financial director of Kwikspace Modular Buildings, a fabricator of modular buildings and components for sales and rental markets across various industries 


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Emerging solar tech crucial in energy mix
6th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Solar power integration, through PV, concentrated solar power (CSP) technology in specific applications, and hybrid solutions including battery energy storage systems (BESS), is crucial in South... 


SACEEC CEO Eric Bruggeman
SACEEC announces New Products and Innovation Awards winners
5th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) has announced the winners of its New Products and Innovation Awards competition at the Electra Mining Africa exhibition, at the Expo... 


WEG Africa CEO Eduardo Werninghaus
Rebranded WEG committed to supporting customers meet their sustainability goals
5th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electrical equipment manufacturer WEG has worked for a year to internally evolve its brand, rebranding from Zest WEG to WEG, and with this comes an increased focus on sustainability. WEG has... 


Brasco Filtration: Setting the benchmark in dust control and air filtration
Brasco Filtration: Setting the benchmark in dust control and air filtration
4th September 2024

Dust control solutions leader Brasco Filtration has demonstrated its industry-leading capabilities by designing, manufacturing and installing a cutting-edge pressurisation fan filter system with... 


Lithium-ion batteries
Sovereign confirms Malawian graphite anode material is comparable world-leading standards
4th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Sovereign Metals has confirmed that its natural graphite anode material can be an excellent feedstock for battery production, with the Kasiya project, in Malawi, considered a... 


Import duty on solar PV cells and modules to stimulate local skills development opportunities
Import duty on solar PV cells and modules to stimulate local skills development opportunities
4th September 2024

By: Teslim Mohammed Yusuf - (Executive for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluations at EWSETA) and Prof. Raj. Naidoo (Head of the Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering,... 


Mkango subsidiary partners with Inserma to deploy large-scale magnet recycling tech
3rd September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian mineral exploration and development company Mkango Resources’ Maginito subsidiary has entered into a binding and exclusive agreement with Spanish electrical equipment supplier Inserma... 


Dr Vladimir Guterman
Hydrogen fuel cells: the path to a sustainable future
2nd September 2024

In recent years, the global energy landscape has been rapidly evolving, with hydrogen emerging as a key player in transitioning to sustainable energy sources. Hydrogen stands out as a promising... 


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