A new single-stage, four-way hydraulic valve that features a round solenoid design and delivers high power capacity and improved durability has been launched by Danfoss Power Solutions. The... 

France-headquartered multinational food products corporation Danone used its Danone Impact Summit 2024 – held last month – to reaffirm its commitment to health, through food, for as many people as... 

Adopting smart technologies and digital innovations in a mining environment presents many benefits for day-to-day operations by making data available from the Edge with technologies such as the... 

With the advent of Industry 4.0 and increasing levels of digitisation being pursued by mining operations, automation technology company Siemens says digital transformation will continue to be... 

Imagine this: every single day, the world loses the equivalent of a jumbo jet full of passengers to malaria – a staggering 1 600 lives snuffed out by a relentless disease. That’s 600 000 lives each... 

Development finance institution the International Finance Corporation's (IFC's) investments in Africa totalled $14.2-billion in the past fiscal year, or 23% higher than the prior year, which is its... 

JSE-listed fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer Tiger Brands on October 30 issued a statement confirming that it is engaging with the law firm handling claims on behalf of victims of a... 

Business, academia and industry associations have welcomed the reforms highlighted in the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on October... 

Gold mining, an industry that has been the backbone of many economies, is not without its challenges. One such challenge, especially in the dry climates where many mines are located, is dust... 

Meeting world class standards in air quality, South Africa-based Cobra Projects is producing 14 ventilated operator cabins for a Tier 1 mining company in Australia – fitted with Sy-Klone filtration... 

The commissioning of the solar project and the enlarged furnace complex at Zimplats has positioned this Zimbabwe platinum group metals (PGM) operation to benefit from improved processing capacity,... 

Author: PROFESSOR VALLY PADAYACHEE - POWER AND ENERGY EXPERT [A former Senior Executive at City Power Johannesburg and a former Executive Manager at Eskom] South Africa's electricity grid crisis... 

Macpherson wants answers from IDT by Friday on questionable oxygen plant tender awards Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has written to government entity Independent... 

Two treatment plants for Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) near Johannesburg have received a boost to their efficiency, thanks to IPR’s innovative SlurrySucker dredging unit. The problem of AMD has beset... 

 Incumbent Premier David Eby's New Democratic Party (NDP) is set to form the next government of British Columbia after edging ahead in a final tally of ballots on Monday, more than a week after the... 

In late 2015 and 2016, South Africa witnessed a horrific tragedy. 144 people entrusted to the Gauteng public health system died from neglect, starvation and cruelty. This book examines the Life... 

Awareness of cybersecurity best practices by all employees and role-players and having a zero-trust mindset are important to protect infrastructure and industrial facilities and make them more... 

In an open letter, several sugar industry associations have called on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to honour a commitment he made in his 2023 Budget, where he announced that consultations... 

Diversified miner Rio Tinto says it is deeply saddened about the death of an employee of a contracting company, following an incident at the SimFer port site on the Simandou iron-ore project in... 

The first phase of a new package plant, which is being constructed by Magalies Water to bring clean water to residents of Hammanskraal, is nearing completion. From November 15, it is expected that... 

Brazil on Friday signed a 170-billion reais ($29.85-billion) compensation agreement with miners BHP, Vale and Samarco for the Mariana dam collapse in 2015, one of the country's worst environmental... 

After many years of serving the country, Dr Peter Friedland was given an opportunity to become a member of Nelson Mandela’s medical team, charged with looking after his hearing. Mandela was in his... 

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications in mining and mining-related industries. Sintech supplies... 

Manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for women, Sisi Safety Wear, showcased its innovative range of women’s PPE at Electra Mining Africa 2024, spotlighting its female-fitted... 

Despite the growing number of women in industries that are traditionally male-dominated, such as mining, construction and manufacturing, one critical challenge is apparent; the lack of inclusive... 

In South Africa, solar and wind are viable and established energy sources, notes digital automation and energy management company Schneider Electric. Unfortunately, it is limited to when the sun is... 

Africa has long been the belle of the ball when it comes to overseas development assistance. But now, as donor countries turn inward thanks to economic hiccups from the Covid-19 pandemic and the... 

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(Virtual Showroom) Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, celebrated a noteworthy milestone recently when diagnostic manager, John Evans, diagnosed his 3 millionth used oil sample at... 

Early diagnosis of potential problems before they escalate is key to the protection of critical plant assets and the optimisation of operations, says bearing and seal manufacturing specialist SKF.... 

Government is set to increase investment into key industries that will bolster local manufacturing, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition industrial procurement and development chief... 

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric A key challenge facing data centres today is balancing operational efficiency with limited energy... 

As electricity in South Africa transitions to a more open market-driven system, it has many implications for the electricity distribution industry, particularly municipalities, with stakeholders... 

Babcock has reaffirmed its commitment to safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) with the company’s successful retention of ISO certification. Each Babcock Africa business unit, including... 

Celebrating its 9th year, the Standard Bank Top Women Conference continues to empower women in leadership across various industries. The Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2024, a prestigious event... 

Research led by University of the Free State (UFS) Professor Patricks Otomo explores the use of fungal mycelia for mycofiltration – a promising, eco-friendly solution that could help address water... 

South Africa-based Valhalla Capital Partners has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Finnish wastewater treatment technology company EPSE Oy to introduce innovative water treatment solutions... 

South African explosives and chemicals company AECI has acquired land in Peru for a development project, bolstering its position as a mining services provider in the well-endowed South American... 

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has started the feasibility study on the proposed Paarden Island desalination plant, says CoCT Water and Sanitation MMC Zahid Badroodien. The study is being undertaken... 

Industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa says it is fully committed to supporting the third iteration of health and safety milestones agreed by the Department of Mineral and... 

As part of their ongoing commitment to address growing food insecurity and child malnutrition, Engen has pledged another R2 million in fuel support to FoodForward SA, bringing its total fuel... 

Gold rallied toward a fresh record high as investors turned their attention to the upcoming US election, with polls forecasting a razor-thin contest with less than three weeks to go. The precious...