Biennial trade show KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE), taking place between July 22 and 24 at the Durban Exhibition Centre, in KwaZulu-Natal, brings together industry... 

Innovative pump technology is crucial for the continued sustainability of mines all over the world because water conditions are often abrasive, corrosive or both, explains pump original equipment... 

Following project milestones in both China and Germany, engineering and plant construction company Primetals Technologies underscores its role in enabling “energy-efficient, high-performance and... 

Distribution and power transformer designer and manufacturer Actom Power Transformers, a division of Actom has celebrated its recent recommendation for accreditation as the only SANAS-certified... 

The poor performance of South Africa’s port operations is well documented. Besides periods of embarrassing congestion, the lack of equipment, skills and systems also lies at the heart of the... 

South Africa’s national standardisation body, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), is undergoing a sweeping transformation to re-establish itself as a trusted authority in quality, safety... 

Transnet operating division Transnet Engineering (TE) aims for its relatively new maritime business to reach R1-billion in turnover in the next eight to ten years, says TE manufacturing and ports... 

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Mechanical Laboratory is uniquely positioned to provide support for the mining industry with its testing and inspection services.... 

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 

Astron Energy, a subsidiary of global commodity trader Glencore, plans to install new equipment at its refinery, in Cape Town, to make the facility compliant with South Africa's cleaner fuel... 

Midtier gold producer West African Resources has poured first gold at the project. 

ASX- and LSE-listed Adriatic Metals has achieved commercial production. 

West Wits Mining has executed definitive legal agreements for a senior syndicated loan facility to fund project development. 

A coal mine on the western edge of the Mmamabula coalfield, southern Botswana. 

No objections have been raised with regard to the recently granted environmental authorisation for a mining right and related infrastructural development activities at the project. 

Pensana Rare Earths has reported that the completion of the extended processing plant plot area on the project has laid the groundwork for accelerated construction activities. 

ioneer has formally started a strategic partnering process to identify a new equity partner for the project. 

The tests for tightness and strength of the containment building at the nuclear power plant have been successfully conducted. 

Aim-listed Kazera Global says operations at its Whale Head Minerals (WHM) heavy mineral sands (HMS) project, in South Africa, continue to progress well, with new processing infrastructure... 

(Virtual Showroom) Achieving Weir’s ambitious sustainability goals requires active participation from every region and site across its global footprint, and Africa plays a vital role in this... 

The fundamental challenge many vehicle assembly operations in South Africa currently face is that their operations are becoming less vital to the success of their parent companies. This is linked... 

The most important aspect of the three-year engineering degree that Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is launching in South Africa involves students being employed as soon as possible and... 

Advanced solutions in motor control technology are designed to meet the diverse needs of industrial and infrastructure applications, offering improved performance, efficiency and reliability. The... 

The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that over 5 500 GW of renewable energy will be added globally by 2030, with new solar capacity accounting for 80% of this growth. With the solar... 

A custom-engineered transfer point solution has helped a Saudi Arabian mine overcome complex operational challenges. The chute from Weba Chute Systems resolved critical material flow and... 

Precision grinding applications involve the removal of material from a workpiece while adhering to tight tolerances in industries such as aerospace, automotive and toolmaking. Unlike traditional... 

Pumps meet East African demand In a move to expand its regional stockholding and infrastructure, Integrated Pump Technology 

In many heavy industries, nitrogen does not grab headlines but it quietly plays one of the most critical roles on site. Whether you are blanketing flammable liquids, purging pipelines or preventing... 

Mineral smuggling from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo into neighbouring Rwanda has reached “unprecedented levels” amid the occupation of a large swath of the region by Rwanda-backed M23... 

The trade truce between Washington and Beijing may be holding for now, but China is increasingly wary about what’s happening elsewhere: US efforts to forge deals that could isolate Chinese firms... 

With projects in construction, mining, logistics and other industries driving the crane market in South Africa, this equipment is a crucial component of infrastructure development in the country.... 

Exploration and development company Osino Resources has awarded process technology company Metso with an order for the delivery of key process equipment for its Twin Hills gold project, in central... 

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirmed that Transnet will issue requests for proposals (RFPs) from the end of August to begin the formal procurement process for private sector participation... 

This week: Richards Bay Minerals’ three power pacts will supply 80% of the power it consumes; Praise heaped on geological data transparency of Malawi, Nigeria at London Indaba; and, New grader... 

JSE-listed fastmoving goods manufacturer Tiger Brands has been investing in its farming value chain to get closer to the source where products are cultivated and increase localisation of its... 

An $88-million satellite backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos that detected oil and gas industry emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas methane has been lost in space, the group that operates said on... 

The Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) has commended Transnet for having made substantial improvements to its volume throughput throughout South Africa’s key container... 

(Virtual Showroom) High-pressure jetting and vacuuming equipment is used for a wide range of industrial cleaning applications, such as high pressure cleaning, sewer and stormwater line maintenance... 

By: Kobus van Niekerk Pillars of insurance 

By: De Wet Joubert - Operations & Strategic Projects Director, RS South Africa South Africa’s discrete manufacturing sector, which includes industries such as automotive, electronics, rail, and... 

JSE-listed Copper 360’s financial results for the year ended February 28 show that the company, which is transitioning from exploration to production, had a difficult year and that it needs to... 

As mines face increasing water management challenges due to unpredictable and intense rainfall, IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) is offering a comprehensive dewatering solution to ensure uninterrupted...