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How to select and implement the correct fall protection system
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Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and death. Employers have a responsibility and legal obligation to ensure that they mitigate these risks by supplying their... 


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Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy
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Leading supplier of petroleum production in Southern Africa, Astron Energy, is proud to present its new Quartech Fuel, a revolutionary petrol and diesel formulation enhanced with premium additives,... 


SYSPRO Africa Senior Vice President: International Sales Johan du Toit
How much does your factory depend on memory?
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By SYSPRO Africa Senior Vice President: International Sales Johan du Toit “There is no such thing as a smart factory, just automated factories supported by smart systems.” – Pieter van Schalkwyk... 


Inaugural South Africa-Japan Defence Industry Seminar has been held in Tokyo
8th October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African defence acquisitions (and disposals and research and development agency) Armscor reported on Wednesday that it had recently led a South African defence industry delegation to Japan,... 


Africa's future internet could be on innovative overland submarine cables
8th October 2025

By: Nic Breytenbach - Senior Transmission Architect at SEACOM When it comes to digital infrastructure in Africa, few things are more pressing than the need for faster, more resilient, and more... 


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Kenmare starts commissioning of upgraded plant to unlock Nataka orezone at Moma
8th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

LSE- and ISE-listed titanium minerals and zircon producer Kenmare Resources has successfully completed a major upgrade of its Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP) A at the Moma titanium minerals mine in... 


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Global materials sector contracts but profitability holds firm amid shift to gold, copper, aluminium – McKinsey
8th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The global materials industry saw revenues decline in 2024, with metals and mining contracting by 6% to about $3-trillion, even as profitability remained strong and profit pools continued to shift... 


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Epiroc secures large order for mining equipment, digital solutions in Ghana
8th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining and infrastructure industries productivity and sustainability partner Epiroc has won a large order for mining equipment and digital solutions from Asante Gold for a gold mine in Ghana.... 


Transport Month 2025: Quality Astec equipment at the heart of South Africa’s infrastructure success and economic growth
Transport Month 2025: Quality Astec equipment at the heart of South Africa’s infrastructure success and economic growth
8th October 2025

Advanced Astec machines are setting new standards in road construction and rehabilitation, ensuring smooth, uniform roadways that last longer, while the manufacturer’s materials handling equipment... 


IMARC 2025: NSW Premier Chris Minns to open IMARC 2025, as Australia’s biggest mining event expected to deliver a $17.8m boost to NSW economy
8th October 2025

NSW Premier Chris Minns will open this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), reinforcing the economic and strategic importance of the event which brings together the world’s... 


Generative AI and South Africa’s Path to Sustainable Growth
Generative AI and South Africa’s Path to Sustainable Growth
8th October 2025

By: Claire Bradbury - Sustainability Lead for Accenture, Africa The conversation about artificial intelligence has shifted in South Africa from curiosity to critical urgency. Generative AI, in... 


Old Mutual Private Equity successfully exits Medhold to Sanlam Private Equity
8th October 2025

Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE), part of Old Mutual Alternative Investments, has signed an agreement to exit Medhold, a leading supplier of world-class medical devices in Southern Africa, from... 


First QA452e to arrive in South Africa, sold by distributor in no time
First QA452e to arrive in South Africa, sold by distributor in no time
8th October 2025

A distributor of Sandvik Rock Processing’s mining and infrastructure project equipment has delivered a hybrid tracked mobile Sandvik QA452e triple-deck screen to a greenfield dam project under... 


Los Azules feasibility study a blueprint for future copper mining, says McEwen
Los Azules feasibility study a blueprint for future copper mining, says McEwen
8th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Dual-listed McEwen Copper has reported a positive feasibility study for its 100%-owned Los Azules copper project, in Argentina, confirming a long-life, low-cost operation producing high-purity... 


Hudbay resumes operations at Peru's mine after protests
Hudbay resumes operations at Peru's mine after protests
8th October 2025 By: Reuters

Canadian miner Hudbay Minerals said on Tuesday it has resumed operations at its Constancia mine in Peru, weeks after halting output due to local protests and blockades that had disrupted access to... 


WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
WTO downgrades global trade growth forecast to 0.5% for next year
7th October 2025 By: Reuters

The World Trade Organization (WTO) sharply lowered its 2026 forecast for global merchandise trade volume growth to 0.5% on Tuesday, citing expected delayed impacts from US President Donald Trump's... 


Barloworld, Newco extend standby offer closing date to Nov 7
7th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment company Barloworld and Newco have agreed to extend the standby offer closing date from October 15 to November 7 to provide Barloworld ordinary shareholders additional time to... 


Rethinking Engineering Insurance in the Age of AI
Rethinking Engineering Insurance in the Age of AI
7th October 2025

By: Alexandra Mattisson Industries are racing into a future shaped by AI, robotics, and automation, but engineering insurance is still playing catch-up. The machines we insure today aren’t the ones... 


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G Mining could secure over $500m financing for Guyana project
7th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed G Mining Ventures has secured commitments for an initial $387.5-million financing package, with the potential to be increased by an additional $150-million beginning six months after... 


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Amaroq reports progress at Nalunaq gold mine, completion of 2025 exploration programme
7th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mining development company Amaroq’s Nalunaq gold mine, in southern Greenland, is now operational at significant capacity, with plant commissioning largely complete and production running in line... 


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US backs Alaskan Ambler Mining District with new federal investment, road approval
7th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The US government has taken two major steps to advance development in Alaska’s remote Ambler Mining District — approving the long-delayed Ambler road project and taking an equity stake in Trilogy... 


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Babcock in Africa: 135 years of steam generation and associated technology
7th October 2025

Few companies can claim a legacy in Africa as deep and enduring as Babcock, which is known globally for pioneering boiler and power generation technology since the 19th century. 


Booyco Engineering warns that relying solely on kilowatt ratings when specifying HVAC systems can lead to underperformance in high-temperature mining environments
Cutting corners on HVAC specs could leave operators in the heat, warns Booyco Engineering
7th October 2025

As surface mining and quarrying operations grapple with rising ambient temperatures, the way HVAC systems are specified for mobile equipment is coming under increasing scrutiny. Booyco Engineering,... 


Avoiding Costly Construction Delays: Why EC&I Reputation Matters
Avoiding Costly Construction Delays: Why EC&I Reputation Matters
7th October 2025

By: Anton Beyl - Sales Manager of WEG EC&I Construction Construction is time-sensitive and tightly managed. No project is perfect. Delays or other problems are inevitable, so construction managers... 


From Maintenance to Sustainability: Lubricant Trends for a Tough South African Mining Industry
From Maintenance to Sustainability: Lubricant Trends for a Tough South African Mining Industry
7th October 2025

The mining industry in South Africa finds itself at a pivotal moment. The Minerals Council of South Africa recently reported a 4.1% decrease in the sector's real GDP contribution for the first... 


ACTOM Group CEO Mervyn Naidoo
ACTOM acquires SGB-SMIT Power Matla
6th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Power transformers and electrical infrastructure company ACTOM has acquired primary transformer manufacturing company SGB-SMIT Power Matla (SSPM), which will enhance ACTOM's transformer... 


Newco, consortium secure majority control in Barloworld takeover
6th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment company Barloworld and Newco have announced that Newco has received valid acceptances of its standby offer for 108.25-million Barloworld ordinary shares, representing about 58%... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
AGOA expiry must prompt South Africa to pursue alternative trade relations – Mavuso
6th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The expiry of the US preferential trade framework the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on September 30 means that South Africa must aggressively pursue alternative trade partnerships... 


Powering Africa’s Manufacturing with Future-Ready Infrastructure
Powering Africa’s Manufacturing with Future-Ready Infrastructure
6th October 2025

As Africa’s manufacturing sector accelerates its journey into the era of Industry 4.0, the benefits are becoming increasingly clear – including reduced risk, leaner supply chains and lower... 


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Fairvest aims for retail boost from investment in township fibre rollout
3rd October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Property group Fairvest is positive that its township retail assets will be able to tap into its R486-million investment in Onepath Investments (OPI). OPI is the owner of digital infrastructure... 


What’s new and what’s hot at IMARC 2025
3rd October 2025

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events A unique off-world prospecting gadget, world-first surface and underground electric-diesel mine vehicles, cutting-edge AI-driven software and... 


B Lab Africa CEO Lucy Mugai
B Lab Africa Summit urges businesses to ‘act for good’
3rd October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Africa’s ability to achieve inclusive economic development amid climate change, fragmented trade and a rapidly growing population will depend on decisive action in agriculture, water, education,... 


Codelco to pilot Caterpillar’s in-motion power transfer system
Codelco to pilot Caterpillar’s in-motion power transfer system
3rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Chile’s State-owned copper major Codelco will pilot Caterpillar’s dynamic energy transfer (DET) system at its Radomiro Tomic division, in what the companies say could be a major leap in the... 


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Digital platforms support predictive maintenance in crushing plants
3rd October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Equipment automation is taking centre stage in original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Astec Africa’s product offering to mining clients across Africa, says capital sales business line manager Calvin... 


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Sintech
3rd October 2025

Svendborg Brakes have been installed as original equipment in South Africa, and throughout the world, on a wide range of applications. The key to their success is extensive application knowledge,... 


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Sintech
3rd October 2025

It is no coincidence that the majority of the world’s mobile crushing equipment is fitted with PT Tech hydraulic power take off (HPTO) clutch units as they were essentially designed to meet the... 


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First QA452e to arrive in South Africa sold by distributor in record time
3rd October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

The first hybrid tracked mobile Sandvik QA452e triple-deck screen ordered as stock by a South African distributor has been sold after only being in the country for a week. This sale signifies an... 


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Benefits of new electric range expected to advance uptake
3rd October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

The e-Power Powertrack range of mobile crushers and screens from equipment solutions provider Athos Crushing & Screening is poised to meet the growing demand for greener mining and quarrying... 


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Mobile crushing and screening gaining ground
3rd October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Mobile crushing and screening service provider Eco-Match is noticing growing demand for mobile solutions across South Africa and the wider African mining industry, as clients require faster plant... 


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Technology, skills driving new era in African mineral processing
3rd October 2025

The demand for minerals such as gold, copper and lithium is driving African mines to adopt more efficient crushing, screening and milling systems that can meet these production targets while also... 


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Local supply chains strengthen sector
3rd October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

African mining operations are placing more emphasis on efficiency, reliability and local support regarding crushing, screening and milling equipment – a shift that South African original-equipment... 


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Worm gear lubrication enhances operationality
3rd October 2025

Worm gears, used for speed-reduction in tight spaces for various types of automation systems, conveyor belts, industrial machinery and lifting equipment in industrial and mining applications,... 


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Fugitive material control improves conveyor efficiency
3rd October 2025

Although most conveyors experience some degree of material loss owing to spillage, leakage, dust and carryback – collectively known as fugitive materials – Martin Engineering president emeritus... 


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