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Solarise Africa commissions Northern Cape solar irrigation project
8th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Pan-African energy-as-a-service provider Solarise Africa has commissioned the Idstone Vaalboskop irrigation solar variable speed drive (VSD) project – a transformative solar-powered irrigation... 


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Premier restarts Zulu lithium plant
7th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Premier African Minerals has provided an update on the plant status and flotation plant test run at Zulu lithium and tantalum project, in Zimbabwe, following the installation of... 


Medupi Unit 4 returns to service
7th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Unit 4 of the Medupi coal-fired power station was successfully returned to service at 20:29 on Sunday, July 6, adding 800 MW to the national grid, which is part of State-owned Eskom's strategic... 


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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Reliability, cost-effectiveness are priorities for manufacturer
4th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Supplying reliable and cost-effective pumping solutions for heavy, abrasive slurry applications in the mining industry of South Africa and wider Africa is integral to submersible slurry pump... 


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Early phase of pipeline upgrade progressing
4th July 2025

The eThekwini municipality is spending R1.2-billion to replace a 24-km pipeline that is more than 70 years old and has exceeded its 50-year design life. KwaZulu-Natal Department of Water and... 


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Miners standardising on mill pumps for cyclone use
4th July 2025

Outperforming other pumps, often by two to four times in certain cases, pumps and valves supplier KSB Pumps and Valves South Africa reports many of its customers are now specifying the mill duty... 


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On-site gas generation provides direct control
4th July 2025 By: Lynne Davies

As global logistics and energy markets become more volatile, oxygen equipment supplier O2Africa offers locally manufactured, on-site gas generation systems that enable steel manufacturers to have... 


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Heavy-duty cable carrier systems boost reliability
4th July 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG now supplies and supports the full range of Tsubaki chain, power transmission and motion controls, including the Kabelschlepp cable carriers, which have been... 


The above image depicts all four high-reduction mill stands were installed on site at Zhongshou Special Steel
Company advances green steel through zero-carbon tech
4th July 2025

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... 


Cape Town’s own-build solar plant on track for year-end completion
4th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town’s Atlantis solar PV plant has, to date, seen the installation of around 2 400 solar panels out of the planned 12 850 panels as part of this R200-million renewable-energy... 


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Astron refinery upgrade project, South Africa
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

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... 


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Nordlicht 1 and 2 wind farms, German
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

European energy company Vattenfall is building the Nordlicht wind cluster, which will have a net capacity of more than 1.6 GW.  


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Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Premier African Minerals has appointed experienced mining executive Graham Hill as MD, with effect from July 16. 


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Back River Gold – Goose mine gold project, Canada – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

B2Gold has poured first gold at its Goose mine. 


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Sungrow, WBHO collaborate on sub-Saharan Africa’s largest renewable-energy project
3rd July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global inverter and energy storage system provider Sungrow, is partnering with South African construction group WBHO in sub-Saharan Africa’s largest renewable energy project. Sungrow says its... 


Kazera’s South African project continues to perform well
3rd July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

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... 


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Custom chute for Saudi mine
3rd July 2025

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... 


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IPR delivers complete dewatering solution to keep mines operating
1st July 2025

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... 


Schneider Electric’s GoPact Range now available in East Africa – aimed at panel builders and electrical professionals
Schneider Electric’s GoPact Range now available in East Africa – aimed at panel builders and electrical professionals
30th June 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has announced the availability of its GoPact MCCB (Moulded Case Circuit Breaker) and... 


Professor Vally Padayachee
Opinion: Demystifying small-scale embedded generation compliance
27th June 2025

In this opinion article, Professor Vally Padayachee outlines a proposed pathway for ensuring the safe and affordable adoption of small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems, such as rooftop... 


Kavango begins construction of 50 t/d gold processing plant at Bill’s Luck
27th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

LSE-listed Kavango Resources has started construction of a 50 t/d carbon in pulp (CIP) gold processing test plant at the Bill's Luck gold mine at the Hillside gold project in Zimbabwe. Further to... 


How slurry seals tackle tough conditions on mining sites
27th June 2025

Effective slurry management is fundamental to mineral processing and one of its most persistent challenges. Across mining regions, operators face relentless wear from abrasive slurries laden with... 


An image of PEX pipes in a heat and water supply system
PEX piping vulnerable to long-term UV exposure from artificial light
27th June 2025

Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) piping may be adversely affected by UV emissions from certain artificial light sources over a long period of time, states US-based non-profit trade association... 


Schneider Electric launches first Innovation Hub in Africa
Schneider Electric launches first Innovation Hub in Africa
27th June 2025

Global leader in energy management and automation and recognised sustainability leader Schneider Electric has unveiled its first registered Innovation Hub in Africa – a milestone development that... 


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Pallas research reactor, Netherlands – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Radiation protection, nuclear safety, radioactive waste and energy technology company NRG-Pallas is preparing for construction. 


Aerial view of Qala Shallows
Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Precious and base metals explorer, developer and producer West Wits Mining is moving quickly to execute the development of the Qala Shallows gold project. 


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Okiep Copper Project, South Africa
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study completed on the Flat Mines project, part of Orion’s Okiep Copper Project, has delivered favourable financial outcomes. 


Panel stresses importance of diversified supply chains
26th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

This is a pivotal moment in Africa’s journey, with the continent brimming with opportunity but also challenges. “By 2050, the African population will reach 2.6-billion, so how can we ensure that... 


Absolute Aviation to take equity stake in Century Avionics
26th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African general and executive aviation group Absolute Aviation has announced that it has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with another South African enterprise, avionics sales,... 


Schneider Electric GoPact products aimed at non-critical applications now available in West Africa
Schneider Electric GoPact products aimed at non-critical applications now available in West Africa
26th June 2025

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation has announced the immediate availability of the GoPact MCCB... 


TechAccess and Schneider Electric partnership goes from strength-to-strength with Elite Partner status announcement
TechAccess and Schneider Electric partnership goes from strength-to-strength with Elite Partner status announcement
26th June 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader together with its longstanding partner TechAccess, are poised to take the Southern... 


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu
SAPVIA AGM to discuss future plans
24th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) will host its AGM, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, on July 3, and will reflect on its achievements and milestones, as well as share plans for... 


DeVilliers Botha and Jaco Botha
Solareff opens new Cape Town office on back of regional boom
24th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Johannesburg-based Solareff group last week cut the ribbon on its new off-grid, 720 m2 regional office and warehouse in Cape Town. Chief commercial officer DeVilliers Botha says the engineered... 


West Wits CEO Rudi Deysel
With funding in place, West Wits gets going on Qala Shallows development
23rd June 2025 By: Darren Parker

With funding now in place through the finalisation of its recently announced $14-million placement, ASX-listed West Wits Mining is moving quickly to execute the development of the Qala Shallows... 


Electra launches early works at cobalt refinery to prepare for construction restart
Electra launches early works at cobalt refinery to prepare for construction restart
20th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nasdaq- and TSX-V-listed Electra Battery Materials has launched an early works programme at its cobalt refinery in Ontario, aiming to accelerate preparations for the resumption of full-scale... 


An image of an electric vehicle being charged
naamsa to deploy public NEV charging infrastructure
20th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid the green energy transition sparking increased global demand for new-energy vehicles (NEVs), naamsa | the Automotive Business Council is embarking on the deployment of public charging... 


sarens crane lifting wind turbines
Sarens does the heavy lifting at new Namibian wind farm
20th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Heavy lifting and crane rental services company Sarens, through its South African division Sarens Siba, is working on the installation of 125 t wind turbine generators (WTGs) for the first phase of... 


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Cranes for sub-Saharan Africa
20th June 2025

Crane and hoist manufacturer Condra supplies a range of equipment to authorised agents across sub-Saharan Africa, including an innovative unpack-and-go machine delivered in containers that become... 


AIC secures $40m prepayment for Eloise plant expansion
20th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Copper producer AIC Mines has signed a $40-million prepayment facility and offtake agreement with global commodity trader Trafigura to fund the expansion of its Eloise processing facility in north... 


Image of a smart phone and a diagram illustrating Sandvik Rock Processing’s ACS-s condition monitoring system
Condition monitoring system reduces vibrating equipment failures
20th June 2025

A next-generation condition monitoring system for vibrating screens and feeders is designed to provide real-time insights into the operational health of vibrating screens and feeders, enabling... 


An image of the Montepuez Ruby Mine
Gemfields’ Mozambique processing plant delayed
20th June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gemstone miner Gemfields says final completion of its subsidiary Montepuez Ruby Mine’s (MRM’s) second processing plant (PP2), in Mozambique, has been delayed to September. The tailings belt... 


The above image depicts a NitraWeld system
Laser welding powered by on-site nitrogen
20th June 2025 By: Lynne Davies

South Africa’s first locally manufactured nitrogen generator system NitraWeld, developed by nitrogen generator supplier Nitralife, allows for a “new level of flexibility and efficiency in... 


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