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NMISA deepens metrology ties with Brazil and China
4th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) has entered into strategic cooperation agreements with the National Institute of Metrology (NIM) of China and the Instituto Nacional de... 


The latest generation TwisterTrac VS350E, from Pilot Crushtec, offers major productivity gains and environmental benefits, with up to 50% higher production rate
Pilot Crushtec powers Ovenden Earthmoving with new TwisterTrac VS350E
4th July 2025

Pilot Crushtec’s longstanding relationship with leading UK contractor Ovenden Earthmoving Co Ltd has been strengthened with the successful delivery and operation of the latest generation... 


Orbia Netafim Celebrates 60 Years of Empowering Farmers Through Precision Irrigation
Orbia Netafim Celebrates 60 Years of Empowering Farmers Through Precision Irrigation
4th July 2025

Orbia Advance Corporation’s S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) Precision Agriculture business Netafim, the global leader in precision irrigation solutions, proudly marks its 60th year of innovation.... 


ACTOM Kenya showcases full-spectrum energy solutions at Power & Energy Africa 2025
ACTOM Kenya showcases full-spectrum energy solutions at Power & Energy Africa 2025
4th July 2025

 ACTOM Kenya showcased its unwavering commitment to innovation and reliability at Power & Energy Africa Kenya 2025. As a trusted leader in East Africa’s energy sector, ACTOM Kenya is proud to have... 


Hot topics at IFAT Africa, analytica Lab Africa 2025
4th July 2025

Burning issues such as climate-smart infrastructure, sustainability in waste and water management, the circular economy and Extended Producer Responsibility will come under discussion at the... 


The importance of developing women leaders in construction – a cidb perspective by cidb CEO Bongani Dladla
The importance of developing women leaders in construction – a cidb perspective by cidb CEO Bongani Dladla
4th July 2025

As South Africa faces mounting demands for innovation, sustainability and social progress, the construction sector’s future depends on its ability to harness the full spectrum of available talent.... 


NEXT LEVEL Weir’s NEXT intelligent solutions bring real-time visibility and insights into pump health, operating efficiency and performance monitoring
Technology boosting performance of mill circuit pumps
4th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Technology to provide critical data for clients on the operational performance of mill circuit pump equipment is being leveraged by original-equipment manufacturer Weir. The global company has, for... 


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Exhibition brings innovative tech, insight to KZN
4th July 2025

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... 


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Pump manufacturer highlights innovation for cost savings in mine dewatering applications
4th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

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... 


Bureau Veritas executive VP Khurram Majeed addressing guests at the official opening of its new Sandton offices
Testing giant moves to bigger, better offices
4th July 2025

Last month, at a special event held in Sandton, Johannesburg, global testing, inspection and certification company Bureau Veritas officially inaugurated the company's new office.   The event was... 


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Shipbuilder bought by certifications group
4th July 2025

Multinational engineering consultancy, inspection and certification group Registro Italiano Navale (RINA) has acquired the entire share capital of Finnish naval architecture and marine engineering... 


When help hinders growth
4th July 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

When Western governments sneeze, development projects in Africa catch a cold. In 2024 alone, these governments disbursed $42-billion in official development assistance (ODA) to Africa. But the aid... 


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Strategy targets R31.5bn investment, 40 500 jobs by 2030
4th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Through its 2025 to 2030 Strategic Plan,  provincial trade and investment promotion agency Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) aims to attract more than R31.5-billion in  investments into... 


SABS embarks on reset to reclaim its authority
4th July 2025

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... 


VEGA level and pressure measurement technology for greater efficiency, safety
VEGA level and pressure measurement technology for greater efficiency, safety
4th July 2025

As one of the world’s leading suppliers, VEGA develops and produces level and pressure sensors for industrial process engineering. Wherever maximum efficiency, safety and sustainability are... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
4th July 2025

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... 


Land Bank's BFS can support commercialisation of development farmers
3rd July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Agricultural development finance institution the Land Bank's Blended Financial Scheme (BFS), with pre- and post-finance support services, aims to commercialise development farmers and to ensure the... 


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Mkango announces proposed merger with US firm
3rd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim- and TSX-listed Mkango Resources has announced that its subsidiary, Lancaster Exploration, along with other related entities, will merge with US-listed special purpose acquisition company Crown... 


Charting the Future of African Mining and Geotechnical Excellence
3rd July 2025

By: Jannie Maritz - Kevin Le Bron, Sandor Petho (Virtual Showroom) The AfriRock 2025 Conference comes at a pivotal time for the African mining and geotechnical engineering sectors, presenting a... 


SGS pioneers ColdBlock technology  in geochemistry laboratories
SGS pioneers ColdBlock technology in geochemistry laboratories
3rd July 2025

SGS is proud to be among the first geochemistry laboratories to implement ColdBlockTM digestion technology, a groundbreaking advancement that is transforming the way geological samples are... 


Western Australian Mines Minister David Michael
WA geologists make breakthrough that could spark modern-day gold rush - Minister
3rd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australia could be on the cusp of a new gold rush after state-funded geoscientists uncovered a chemical fingerprint capable of revealing previously hidden gold deposits — a discovery... 


$1m prize offered as Wheaton Precious Metals again invites cleantech mining solutions
3rd July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining streaming company Wheaton Precious Metals is again putting mining innovation in the spotlight by offering a $1-million prize to a cleantech venture focused on sustainable water management.... 


NRF lauches EoI for research entities to host Presidential PhD Programme hubs
2nd July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The National Research Foundation (NRF) has called for expressions of interest (EoIs) from the country’s universities and research entities that are interested in hosting the Presidential PhD... 


Milken-Motsepe launches $2m Africa AI, manufacturing challenge
2nd July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Development think tank the Milken Institute and philanthropy organisation the Motsepe Foundation have announced the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing. The challenge calls on... 


BHP VP Emma Roberts and COSCO VP Ji Lin signing green shipping agreement.
BHP moves into greener shipping amid cleaner transport ventures intensifying globally
2nd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In fewer than three years, major Johannesburg Stock Exchange secondary-listed mining giant BHP will be shipping ore from Australia to Asia in a greener manner amid intensification of transportation... 


Africa’s pragmatic approach to AI and how data centres are enabling it
Africa’s pragmatic approach to AI and how data centres are enabling it
2nd July 2025

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric As with all things in life, there’s initial fanfare which eventually tapers into a more realistic, even... 


A new era for African engineering: Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa becomes Atana
A new era for African engineering: Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa becomes Atana
2nd July 2025

Engineering consultancy Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa has officially rebranded as Atana, effective from 1 July 2025, marking a new chapter for one of the country’s oldest independent engineering... 


Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay
Energy Council views launch of wholesale electricity market as key to sustaining reform momentum
2nd July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Energy Council of South Africa is strongly supportive of the goal of launching the initial phase of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market  (SAWEM) in early 2026, arguing that the... 


BHP exports Western Australian iron-ore from Port Hedland.
BHP signs charter deal for ammonia-fuelled bulk carriers
2nd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified major BHP said on Wednesday it had signed contracts with China's COSCO Shipping Group to charter two ammonia dual-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carriers, continuing efforts to decarbonise... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Well-endowed South Africa has huge opportunity ‘right now’ to grow mining sector
1st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has a huge opportunity “right now” to grow its mining sector so that mining is able to provide prosperity for the entire nation, Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane... 


FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz AG announce strategic business partnership
FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz AG announce strategic business partnership
1st July 2025

FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz Global Customer Service & Parts have announced a collaboration that will support innovation, technology and sustainability in after-sales service. This is an important... 


AfDB approves $474.6m loan for green South Africa's Infrastructure Governance and Green Growth Programme
1st July 2025 By: Darren Parker

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $474.6-million loan for South Africa's Infrastructure Governance and Green Growth Programme (IGGGP). This IGGGP is the second phase of the bank's... 


Navigating discrete manufacturing in South Africa through digitalisation
Navigating discrete manufacturing in South Africa through digitalisation
1st July 2025

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... 


Coal used to make steel gets break in Trump's tax bill
Coal used to make steel gets break in Trump's tax bill
1st July 2025 By: Reuters

Coal used to make steel got a break in the latest version of President Donald Trump's tax bill, a subsidy that could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars over 10 years for a fuel that is mostly... 


Digital solutions can help address Africa education challenges – BCG
30th June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Technology can strengthen education at all levels, starting from early childhood to adult training, and digital solutions can also help to address the main challenges faced by the African school... 


IIW opens WeldArt World Championship to spotlight the creative side of welding
30th June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

International organisation the International Institute of Welding (IIW) has launched the first-ever WeldArt World Championship, placing a spotlight on the creative side of welding aimed at... 


MetPac-SA CEO Dr Kishan Singh
PRO Alliance restructured into five strategic pillars
30th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) Alliance – of which metal packaging PRO MetPac-SA is an active member – has been restructured into five strategic pillars: waste picker integration;... 


 	JCCI president Caren Sutherns
Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce welcomes new president
30th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce (JCCI) has appointed Caren Sutherns as its new president, following a successful AGM held on June 25. Sutherns takes over the leadership from Connie Mashaba,... 


Plastics SA appoints Samuel Kumbula as new Sustainability Project Coordinator
Plastics SA appoints Samuel Kumbula as new Sustainability Project Coordinator
30th June 2025

Plastics SA is proud to announce the appointment of Samuel Kumbula as its new Sustainability Project Coordinator. Based at the company’s Head Office in Midrand, Sam joins the team with more than... 


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Report outlines six macro trends shaping African mining operational excellence
27th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Africa’s mining sector is entering a new period of disruption where risk has become a defining force shaping strategy, investment and operational performance, says consultancy dss+ in a newly... 


The 12th edition of Transport Evolution Africa was defined by corridor investment, transport inclusion and continent-wide commitments
27th June 2025

The 12th edition of Transport Evolution Africa concluded its 2025 edition at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, bringing together the public and private transport sectors under one roof... 


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Tùsaire collection demonstrates 3D-printed platinum jewellery potential
27th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Platinum Guild International (PGI) has highlighted the Tùsaire collection, created by Scottish-American jewellery designer Maeve Gillies using 3D-printing technology, as the first platinum-based... 


Dale Henderson, CEO of Australian miner Pilbara.
Lithium industry bemoans 'paradox' of low prices, rising demand
27th June 2025 By: Reuters

An ongoing slide in lithium prices even as demand for the battery metal continues to climb is a frustrating "paradox" not likely to be resolved before at least 2030, the world's largest producers... 


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