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Container operations: Are you properly equipped?
Container operations: Are you properly equipped?
7th April 2025

From safety and security considerations, to space optimisation and the ability to manage increased cargo volumes, container operations face complex challenges. That’s why the right material... 


Shantui and Leica Geosystems announce easy-to-install machine control solutions for new excavator and dozer models
Shantui and Leica Geosystems announce easy-to-install machine control solutions for new excavator and dozer models
7th April 2025

New Leica Geosystems machine control aftermarket kit for Shantui excavators and dozers.  Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and Shantui Construction Machinery, which specialises in the... 


Through a collaborative effort Trafo Power Solutions and TMC Transformers delivered a bespoke transformer solution for a high intake substation for a data center
Dry-type transformers push boundaries in Dutch intake substation
7th April 2025

A data center in the Netherlands is the site of a recent innovation on the transformer landscape, where TMC Transformers has designed, manufactured and installed dry-type transformers in a large... 


NMG says Westgold ore deal takes effect
NMG says Westgold ore deal takes effect
7th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed New Murchison Gold confirmed on Monday that its ore purchase agreement (OPA) with fellow-listed Westgold Resources had come into full effect, with all conditions precedent satisfied or... 


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu.
SAPVIA welcomes Eskom’s extension of free SSEG registration
4th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has welcomed State-owned utility Eskom’s decision to extend its zero-registration fee policy and free smart meter installation for... 


IMPROVED EFFICIENCIES
The Aachen High Shear Reactor technology results in improved gas use and other efficiencies
Processing efficiency boosted with regional expansion
4th April 2025

Gold recovery has been boosted and reagent consumption reduced through optimisation efforts by South African mineral processing and metallurgical testwork company Maelgwyn Mineral Services Africa... 


An image of Condra's overhead crane
Additional crane to enhance operation
4th April 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Crane manufacturer Condra is set to manufacture a second overhead crane for sugar producer Tongaat Hulett’s Maidstone sugar mill, in KwaZulu-Natal, to enhance operational capacity, resulting in... 


RAZORBACK IRON ORE PROJECT REDEFINED
Razorback iron-ore project, Australia – update
4th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Magnetite Mines has lodged a detailed mining lease proposal with the South Australian government. 


Career as a Sheet Metal Worker: A Vital Artisan Trade
Career as a Sheet Metal Worker: A Vital Artisan Trade
3rd April 2025

In a world driven by industrial innovation and infrastructural expansion, skilled trades remain the backbone of progress. One such trade, often overlooked but immensely valuable, is sheet metal... 


Kiniero overview showing completed mill foundations and CIL tanks
Robex progresses Kiniero toward first gold pour in the fourth quarter
3rd April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

West African gold producer and developer Robex Resources says it is on track to deliver first gold at its Kiniero gold project, in Guinea, in the fourth quarter of this calendar year. TSX-V-listed... 


Latest developments shaping the HERVAC landscape at Frigair 2025
Latest developments shaping the HERVAC landscape at Frigair 2025
3rd April 2025

Leading companies in the heating, energy, refrigeration, ventilation and air conditioning (HERVAC) sector will exhibit innovations that are reshaping the industry landscape and beyond at the... 


Solar Savings Not Adding Up? Here’s Why
Solar Savings Not Adding Up? Here’s Why
2nd April 2025

Many businesses investing in solar energy assume that once their system is installed, savings and efficiency will follow automatically. But what happens when your solar installation isn't... 


Image of the Rosemount 625IR fixed gas detector
Reliable gas detection improves safety in plant environments
2nd April 2025

A fixed gas detector designed to provide reliable and fast gas detection in all plant environments using advanced optical absorption detection technology has recently been released by Emerson. The... 


An insurer’s guide to off-the-grid alternatives
An insurer’s guide to off-the-grid alternatives
2nd April 2025

Essential Strategies for Adapting to South Africa's Water and Energy Challenges Johannesburg’s ongoing water crisis now mirrors the country’s energy challenges. Some areas have gone without water... 


New sun-tracking system.
New sun-track system could uplift South Africa’s concentrated solar plant performance
1st April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A new sun-tracking system, which could uplift the performance of South Africa’s concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, is attracting attention. CSPs, which use mirrors to convert sunlight into... 


Lithium-ion Batteries: Power, Convenience, and Risk
Lithium-ion Batteries: Power, Convenience, and Risk
1st April 2025

By: Alexandra Mattisson Reliance on backup power systems and electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa has surged due to persistent load-shedding, frequent power outages, and rising fuel prices.... 


Pratley reflects on a thriving 2024 despite economic climate
Pratley reflects on a thriving 2024 despite economic climate
1st April 2025

Local manufacturer Pratley continues to grow well despite weaker economic conditions last year, comments CEO Andrew Pratley. The company aims to launch at least two or three new products every... 


Lotus' Kayelekera project
Lotus progresses Kayelekera grid connection arrangement ahead of production restart
1st April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has signed two agreements with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) to facilitate connection of the Kayelekera uranium project to the national grid. The... 


Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic and EasyLogic ball valves and actuators optimise HVAC performance and ensure energy efficiency
Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic and EasyLogic ball valves and actuators optimise HVAC performance and ensure energy efficiency
1st April 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, offers the full range of innovative SpaceLogic and EasyLogic ball valves and... 


Transmission lines
Botswana seeks new Eskom power deal as supply crisis deepens
1st April 2025 By: Bloomberg

Government officials from Botswana will meet with South Africa’s electricity ministry this week after power-import costs more than doubled, worsening a supply crisis. Breakdowns at Botswana’s main... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George
George insists new air-pollution exemptions for eight Eskom coal stations not a ‘blanket reprieve’
31st March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has granted Eskom air-pollution exemptions for eight power stations that would otherwise have been forced to close on April 1. He... 


Concor played a key role in stabilising South Africa’s electricity supply by constructing three temporary steel flue gas stacks at Kusile Power Station
Concor implements rapid technical fix at Kusile
31st March 2025

Concor recently showcased its engineering and construction expertise at Eskom’s Kusile power station in Mpumalanga by taking on a critical project to restore the power station’s boilers. This was... 


AngloGold completes Australia’s largest hybrid power system at Tropicana
AngloGold completes Australia’s largest hybrid power system at Tropicana
31st March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Johannesburg-based AngloGold Ashanti has advanced its decarbonisation strategy with the completion of the Tropicana renewables project, establishing the largest hybrid power system in Australia’s... 


BWA drilling division technical adviser Albertus Lombaard
Association advocates for responsible, legal use of borehole water
28th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the recent media coverage of damage to the Gautrain tunnel as a result of the drilling of a borehole, the Borehole Water Association of Southern Africa (BWA) has emphasised that borehole... 


A brand new Allu Series M crushing bucket in operation on a cola mine
New crushing bucket increases efficiencies
28th March 2025 By: Halima Frost

In the build-up to the global launch of crushing and screening equipment supplier Egelquip’s new coal and ore processing crushing bucket, CEO Brendan Geoghegan highlights how the bucket will... 


Image of offshore oil rig
Manatee gasfield project, Trinidad and Tobago
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Manatee is expected to reach peak production of about 104 000 bbl/d of oil equivalent. 


Image of nuclear power plant
Rooppur nuclear power plant, Bangladesh – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The installation of the turbine at Unit 1 has been successfully completed.  


Image of Kusile power plant from a distance
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kusile’s final unit – Unit 6 – has been synced to the national grid. 


EXTRA MEASURES
Specialised coatings and thermal protection are applied to prevent degradation and extend the crane’s service life
Manufacturer completes crane project for platinum mine
28th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

South African overhead crane manufacturer RGM Cranes in December 2024 successfully completed the design, manufacture and installation of a high-capacity ladle handling crane at a platinum mine,... 


D-SERIES
The hoist features a modular design that allows for easy maintenance and quick installation
New hoist available in EMEA
28th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Crane manufacturer Konecranes has introduced the D-series electric chain hoist, which is engineered for industries requiring high-performance lifting solutions with enhanced safety, efficiency and... 


Wagon inspection door bushings prove reliable for freight wagon operator
Wagon inspection door bushings prove reliable for freight wagon operator
27th March 2025

Vesconite Hilube bushings continue to demonstrate their reliability on the inspection doors of the open-hopper bulk wagons of a UK-based freight operator. The operator, seeking a durable and... 


Ford South Africa PHEV Ranger
Ford South Africa ships first locally produced PHEV Rangers
26th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ford South Africa has shipped its first batch of locally produced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Rangers this week. During a showcase of the newly upgraded Silverton plant, in Pretoria,... 


Battery-Box LV5.0+ system
BYD Energy Storage introduces upgraded Battery-Box model
25th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Integrated renewable energy solutions company BYD Energy Storage introduced a new BYD Battery-Box LV5.0+ at booth B214 at Solar and Storage Live Africa, in Johannesburg, on March 25. This new... 


YDE South Africa CEO Forbes Padayachee and PPC head of strategic projects and investments Horacio Ardiani at the PPA signing ceremony in Johannesburg
PPC concludes long-term contract for supply of wheeled solar electricity to four plants
25th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed cement producer PPC has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Yellow Door Energy (YDE) for the supply of renewable electricity, wheeled through the Eskom grid, to four of... 


Rittal South Africa launches new flat pack IT enclosure solution
Rittal South Africa launches new flat pack IT enclosure solution
24th March 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Rittal South Africa, the supplier of IT infrastructure solutions and industrial enclosures, has announced the local launch of the FR IT Rack – a flat-pack IT enclosure solution.... 


dtic calls for public comment on proposed designation of Fetakgomo-Tubatse SEZ
24th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has published the intention to designate the Fetakgomo-Tubatse as a special economic zone (SEZ) for public comment. The proposed SEZ will be... 


SIs - the channel’s conductors of light
SIs - the channel’s conductors of light
24th March 2025

By: Ben Seliers - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric  There’s a reason the adage, strength in numbers still holds true today.  In business, we are only as good as... 


Image of LNG storage tanks
Mozambique Area 1 liquefied natural gas facility, Mozambique – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The board of the US Export-Import Bank has approved a nearly $5-billion loan for the long-delayed project, clearing a key hurdle to restarting construction. 


a Hydra-Cell 600 metering solution pump painted blue
Pumps for automotive paints available locally
21st March 2025 By: Halima Frost

Fluid handling technology provider Monitor Pumps & Systems’ pumps are not only suited to water-related applications but also primers and paints specially developed for new vehicles, says GM Wim... 


Atlas Copco's R 150 DP pump
Specialist undertakes first-ever installation for ballasting
21st March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industrial equipment supplier Atlas Copco’s pump dewatering specialist arm Integrated Pump Rental (IPR) has delivered its first pumps for a ballasting project in the maritime industry. The pumps... 


Powerlines over an informal settlement
Eskom describes implementation of structural tariff changes as necessary shock to system
19th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has acknowledged that there will be differentiated tariff impacts for various categories of electricity customers following the regulator’s approval of a new retail tariff plan (RTP) for... 


B2Gold completes Fekola solar plant
B2Gold completes Fekola solar plant
19th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based B2Gold has completed and commenced operations of the Phase 2 expansion of the Fekola solar plant, in Mali. B2Gold began construction of the Phase 2 expansion in June 2023, with... 


Image of Epiroc's wiring room
Trailing cable repair solutions boost product lifespan
18th March 2025

A cable repair service that offers turnkey solutions for various cable repair needs, includes phase insulation and sheath repairs, complete resplicing, end plug fitment and machine installation.... 


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Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is sole distributors for Goodwin electrically driven, submersible, abrasion resistance slurry pumps.

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Schauenburg SmartMine IoT

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The SAIMM started as a learned society in 1894 after the invention of the cyanide process that saved the South African gold mining industry of the...

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