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An image of RINGSPANN's DX 280 FEA electro-hydraulic disc brake
Redesigned brakes offer improved performance
11th October 2024

Following extensive re-engineering and a complete revision of their design, power transmission components specialist RINGSPANN has launched its flagship DX series electro-hydraulic disc brakes as a... 


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Prothane Industrial
11th October 2024

In existence since July 1990, Prothane Industrial started production with castable polyurethane products, expanding later to high tech polyurethane spraying products, rubber lining and various... 


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Solar PV renewable-energy project, South Africa
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

OptiPower, a trading division of Murray & Roberts, in joint venture with Coxabengoa, has been awarded a contract to build a 100 MWp solar PV renewable-energy facility. 


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Diavik A21 underground project, Canada – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The development and construction of Phase 1 have been completed. 


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Diavik diamond mine solar farm, Canada – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project represents the biggest off-grid solar power plant across Canada’s territories. 


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El-Dabaa nuclear power plant, Egypt – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Work has started on the installation of the core catcher for Unit 3. 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Kamoa-Kakula has produced 303 328 t of copper in concentrate for the year-to-date. 


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North Field South offshore pipelines and cables project, Qatar – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

McDermott has been awarded an engineering, procurement, construction and installation contract by QatarEnergy LNG for the project.  


Plentify's SolarBot and HotBot devices
SolarBot device mitigates growing issue of unoptimised solar systems
9th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Home energy management company Plentify says its partnership with solar and electrical solutions installer Herholdts to distribute its SolarBot devices in South Africa, has helped customers to gain... 


Vertiv Introduces Fully Populated, High Power Density Lithium Battery Cabinets for Fast, Cost-Efficient Installation in HPC Data Centres
Vertiv Introduces Fully Populated, High Power Density Lithium Battery Cabinets for Fast, Cost-Efficient Installation in HPC Data Centres
9th October 2024

Vertiv™ EnergyCore battery cabinets save floorspace with internally integrated accessories and seamlessly couple with Vertiv™ large and medium UPS systems Meeting the urgent need for solutions... 


Sandro Scherf, CEO of Pilot Crushtec
Stage V powered TwisterTrac unlocks new export markets for Pilot Crushtec
8th October 2024

Pilot Crushtec International is introducing its new generation TwisterTrac mobile vertical shaft impact (VSI) crusher powered by a Stage V diesel engine. The move to a motor that complies with EU... 


Mogale Tailings Retreatment operations manager Oriel Shikwanbana
Contract route saves gold project R300m, local tech takes tanks out of critical path
7th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The contract route chosen to recover gold from the mine dumps of the West Rand’s Mogale City reduced the project cost by R300-million. In addition, the technical prowess of a Krugersdorp... 


An image showing the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the DRC
Ivanhoe achieves strong second quarter, but full-year guidance downgraded on power supply impacts
7th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), produced a record 116 313 t of copper in concentrate during the third quarter, while the... 


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Yellow Door Energy inaugurates large solar microgrid at farm in Limpopo
7th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Independent power producer (IPP) Yellow Door Energy (YDE) has inaugurated a large solar PV and battery energy storage microgrid system at a commercial farm of Waterberg Boerdery, in Limpopo.... 


Image of an air compressor and graphics to show Atlas Copco energy recovery systems enable the re-use of thermal energy
Energy recovery system reduces air compressor costs and emissions
4th October 2024

Compressed air is a key component of many manufacturing or processing operations and it is also recognised as one of the largest consumers of a plant’s energy, contributing to overall costs and... 


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Mining tyre tools now more widely available
4th October 2024

International tooling company Kal Tire has announced a new distribution partner for its KalPRO tooling offering, making some of its range available to customers across the globe through... 


A 3.5 MW solar plant was installed at Diavik earlier this year.
Rio Tinto’s Diavik underground mine moves into commercial production
4th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Diavik mine – one of Canada’s biggest diamond mines – has completed the development and construction of Phase 1 of the A21 underground mine, now moving the mine into commercial production.... 


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Sintech
4th October 2024

Svendborg Brakes have been installed as original equipment in South Africa, and throughout the world, on a wide range of applications. The key to their success is extensive application knowledge,... 


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Sintech
4th October 2024

It is no coincidence that the majority of the world’s mobile crushing equipment is fitted with PT Tech hydraulic power take off (HPTO) clutch units as they were essentially designed to meet the... 


INCIDENT PREVENTION
Tru-Trac Rollers introduced the Rip Prevent+ system to detect and mitigate conveyor belt rips and anomalies
Conveyor tech ups efficiency in crushing, screening
4th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa event, conveyor specialists Tru-Trac Rollers unveiled a suite of advanced conveyor technologies designed to enhance materials handling and optimise the... 


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Latest range improves belt joining processes
4th October 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Through many years of development and refinement, France-based conveyor component solutions developer MLT GROUP South Africa showcased its new range of Super-Screw conveyor belt splicing products... 


CAM CLUTCHES 
Tsubaki cam clutches are available in different capacities and styles designed to provide three basic modes of operation – overrunning, indexing and backstopping
Cam clutches improve conveyor belt safety
4th October 2024

Committed to ensuring optimum safety standards in all sectors, mining and industrial equipment supplier BMG encourages and assists customers in adhering to stringent safety legislation during bulk... 


WIDELY USED Tru-Trac belt scales are in operation across Africa including in countries like Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mali and Tanzania
Scales provide precise, reliable measuring
4th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

With a focus on improving the performance, and increasing the reliability, of operations, Tru-Trac Rollers, a conveyor belt solutions manufacturer and supplier of the Tru-Trac conveyor belt scales,... 


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Mandela Day outreach gives back to Sasolburg communities
4th October 2024

Integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol and crude oil refinery National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (Natref) employees in Sasolburg marked Nelson Mandela International Day, on July 18... 


Condra to supply new cranes, refurbish others at new steel premises
4th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes is manufacturing three new cranes and refurbishing 14 others as certified steel round bar, hollow bar and plate supplier Special Steels moves to bigger premises.... 


Premier raises £550 000
3rd October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multi-commodity mining and natural resource development company Premier African Minerals has raised £550 000, before expenses, through the issue of about 1.75-billion shares at an issue price of... 


Vertiv Announces Expansion of High-Capacity, Low GWP Free Cooling Chiller Family to Support High-Density AI and Machine Learning Data Centres in EMEA
Vertiv Announces Expansion of High-Capacity, Low GWP Free Cooling Chiller Family to Support High-Density AI and Machine Learning Data Centres in EMEA
2nd October 2024

Vertiv™ Liebert® AFC chiller family range extension now offers the industry’s highest single-frame cooling capacity, with up to 2.2 MW  Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital... 


Understanding the Difference Between SMF-AR and CRT Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Systems
1st October 2024

Choosing the correct Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system is essential for optimal engine performance and emission control. In this article, we will explore the differences between SMF-AR and CRT... 


Schneider Electric, Harmony to upgrade Moab Khotsong Centre instrumentation workshop
30th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric and gold mining company Harmony Gold have formed a strategic partnership to upgrade the instrumentation workshop of the Harmony Moab... 


Schneider Electric and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited partner to accelerate industry skills development
Schneider Electric and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited partner to accelerate industry skills development
30th September 2024

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with South Africa’s largest gold company by volume,... 


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Provest Group goes solar for energy at its Steelpoort plant
27th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African mining, industrial and construction industries services provider Provest Group has successfully established a solar energy system at its Steelpoort plant, in Limpopo province.... 


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New hydrogen air compressor furthers hydrogen mobility
27th September 2024

A new hydrogen compressor designed to meet the growing demands of hydrogen mobility and the transition to the use of renewable energy has been unveiled. Atlas Copco says its H2Y hydrogen compressor... 


The above image depicts the 275 W solar panels designed by Ener-G-Africa
New local hub to produce advanced solar panels for African market
27th September 2024

Manufacturing energy company Ener-G-Africa (EGA) has significantly expanded its operations by relocating to a new, larger manufacturing hub in Paarl, in the Western Cape, as it launches larger... 


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Automotive manufacturer trials wind energy innovation
27th September 2024

Leading automotive company BMW Group earlier this month announced the installation of the UK’s first “motionless” wind energy system, implemented at automobile brand MINI’s manufacturing plant in... 


an ARO EVO electric diaphragm pump
Diaphragm pumps key for chemicals sector
27th September 2024

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s new EVO series electric diaphragm pumps – which form part of flow creation and industrial product supplier Ingersoll Rand’s ARO fluid handling products – are... 


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Wind energy investment to be increased for future grid stability
27th September 2024

South Africa recorded a landmark 160 days with no loadshedding, the longest period in over four years. However, maintaining future grid stability will require a doubling down on wind investment as... 


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Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Russian and Turkish specialists have installed the dome of the outer containment in the design position at Unit 1 of the plant. 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has reported that the upper intake tunnel has broken through into the lower intake tunnel. 


Wärtsilä renews operations and maintenance agreement with Zambian energy company
26th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a renewal of its operations and maintenance (O&M) agreement covering the 105 MW power plant owned by independent power producer Ndola Energy Company in Zambia.... 


Recycled PVC products shine at the 2024 Best Recycled Plastic Product of the Year Awards
Recycled PVC products shine at the 2024 Best Recycled Plastic Product of the Year Awards
26th September 2024

Recycled PVC products stole the spotlight at the 2024 Best Recycled Plastic Product of the Year Awards, announced last week at a glittering gala dinner held in Cape Town. The event, organised by... 


R20 million crane electrical modernisation programme undertaken by Konecranes
R20 million crane electrical modernisation programme undertaken by Konecranes
26th September 2024

Konecranes and Demag South Africa was recently awarded a R20 million crane electrical modernisation contract for an industrial company based in Southern Africa. The 18-year-old Demag crane was... 


500 solar panels have been installed, which will be connected to the Troilus camp to provide supplementary and back-up power.
Troilus boosts offering to C$28m, expands renewable energy at site
25th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Development-stage mining company Troilus Gold has upsized its previously announced bought-deal offering to C$28-million. The offering will now comprise 51.15-million units at C$0.35 each,... 


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