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Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Wanblad calls on African govts to be more fair-minded in mining risk/reward balance
4th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

In a mining era that requires collaboration and partnerships between the public and private sectors, Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad has called on African governments to adopt a more fair-minded... 


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Second Condra crane for Tongaat Hulett
3rd February 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Condra is to manufacture a second overhead crane for Tongaat Hulett’s Maidstone sugar mill, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The order is for a 23-metre-span double‑girder electric... 


The Godwin BD150 Dri-Prime® Pump is a highly efficient, versatile dewatering solution designed for a wide range of applications
Power-Packed Godwin BD150 dewatering pump
31st January 2025

The Godwin BD150 Dri-Prime® Pump represents the latest innovation in multipurpose dewatering solutions, designed to meet the needs of a wide range of applications. Whether for construction,... 


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Firm highlights solutions for offshore projects
31st January 2025

Offshore projects are a key segment for engineering products and services provider BMG’s dedicated Tools & Equipment: Lifting and Rigging division, demanding specialist solutions for safe and... 


Atrum pursues legal claim despite Alberta lifting exploration suspensions
Atrum pursues legal claim despite Alberta lifting exploration suspensions
24th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-based Atrum Coal confirmed on Friday that it would continue its legal claim against the Alberta government, despite the Canadian province’s energy regulator lifting suspensions on the... 


Condra clinches order to supply three cranes for Namakwa Sands project
24th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has secured an order from Tronox Mineral Sands for three cranes for the Namakwa Sands East orange feldspathic sand (OFS) project, in Brand-se-Baai, 385 km north of... 


PESCI® COPMA® cranes now under 600SA umbrella
PESCI® COPMA® cranes now under 600SA umbrella
20th January 2025

600SA, a division of CFAO Equipment, has secured the sole distributorship of PESCI® COPMA® range of truck-mounted cranes in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, commencing in December 2024. Sonia... 


Gerhard Moolman aboard the Osiyeza at sea
Innovative engineering sees Gerhard Moolman row solo across the Atlantic in record time
17th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Engineer Gerhard ‘Moolies’ Moolman arrived back safely in South Africa on January 10 after successfully completing a 4 050 km trip across the Atlantic ocean on a uniquely engineered rowing boat... 


The cornerstone of South Africa’s steel industry under threat
17th January 2025

The cornerstone of South Africa's long-steel production industry is facing an existential crisis as Arcelor Mittal South Africa (AMSA) continues in their endeavors to pursue the South African... 


Global M&A likely to surge this year – report
15th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

While dealmakers waited for an improvement in conditions in inflation, interest rates and debt financing and to see the effect of those macroeconomics on target performance over a substantial... 


Condra wins Namakwa Sands crane order
Condra wins Namakwa Sands crane order
13th January 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Tronox Mineral Sands has ordered a 35/12,5-ton Condra crane for mill maintenance at the Namakwa Sands East OFS Project, Brand-se-Baai, 385 kilometres north of Cape Town. The... 


Power pylons on farmland
South Africa still in ‘foothills of economic recovery’ as fourth-quarter policy uncertainty rises to 65.7
19th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa is "still in the foothills of economic recovery" and, while external influences must still be skillfully navigated, the country's future economic performance will hinge mainly on... 


The cornerstone of South Africa’s steel industry under threat
The cornerstone of South Africa’s steel industry under threat
12th December 2024

The cornerstone of South Africa's long-steel production industry is facing an existential crisis as Arcelor Mittal South Africa (AMSA) continues in its endeavors to pursue the South African... 


Energy Fuels signs MoU with Madagascar for Toliara project development
Energy Fuels signs MoU with Madagascar for Toliara project development
6th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Energy Fuels has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Madagascar to advance the Toliara titanium, zirconium, and rare earth elements (REE) project in... 


Heavy-Duty electric forklifts offer environmental benefits
Heavy-Duty electric forklifts offer environmental benefits
6th December 2024

Now, more than ever, businesses operating in the materials handling sector are expected to reduce their carbon footprints by adopting more environmentally-friendly practices, especially when it... 


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The Hoeflon compact cranes are just as effective outdoors as they are indoors, capable of navigating various terrains
Hoeflon electric compact cranes lifting South African emissions compliance
6th December 2024

Fastlift Cranes is confident that South Africa will be responsive to the powerful Hoeflon versatile, silent, fully electric, remote-controlled compact cranes from Dutch manufacturer Hoeflon, as the... 


Rooftop solar panels
SOLA has produced 1bn kilowatt-hours of clean electricity
5th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable-energy company SOLA Group has produced one-billion kilowatt-hours of renewable energy, reaching this goal one month earlier than planned. The company produced the majority of this amount... 


The Tshipi manganese mine
Mining value rebounds in third quarter, but insufficient to lift overall GDP
3rd December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A recovery in mining GDP during the third quarter of the year, after quarterly declines in the previous two quarters, was still unable to lift overall real GDP in the July to September quarter,... 


Donald Trump
Trump prepares wide-ranging energy plan to boost gas exports, oil drilling, sources say
25th November 2024 By: Reuters

Donald Trump's transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days of his taking office that would approve export permits for new liquefied natural gas (LNG)... 


Simulacrum entrance at UJ
Sibanye-Stillwater’s R43m investment in Simulacrum training facility at UJ recognised at launch
22nd November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Multinational metals and mining group Sibanye-Stillwater and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have launched the Sibanye-Stillwater Simulacrum mining facility and the Sibanye-Stillwater Centre... 


MASSIVE SOLAR
DRDGOLD's 60 MW solar PV power plant seen in the background of its Ergo tailings reprocessing plant
Solar plant, battery storage enhance sustainability in tailings
22nd November 2024

In an effort to reduce its reliance on grid power and improve sustainability metrics, gold mining company DRDGOLD has completed a 60 MW solar PV power plant at its Ergo tailings reprocessing plant,... 


A steel footbridge being built in Sunderland
Delivery of steel bridge sections completed successfully
22nd November 2024

Heavy lifting transportation service provider Mammoet has succeeded in performing the heavy lift and heavy transport of all four New Wear Footbridge steel sections for the project being spearheaded... 


Trump chooses oil fracking boss Wright as energy secretary
Trump chooses oil fracking boss Wright as energy secretary
18th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Chris Wright, who runs a Colorado-based oil and natural gas fracking services company, to lead the Energy Department. Wright, the chief executive officer of... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa to recommend lifting PBMR from care and maintenance
15th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Electricity and Energy is preparing a report to Cabinet to recommend the approval of lifting the pebble bed modular reactor (PBMR) from care and maintenance to allow South Africa... 


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On-The-Air (15/11/2024)
15th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about manganese and gold. 


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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Lotus Resources is fully funded to restart production. 


The Mutuca mine in brazil
Major progresses TSF declassification programme
15th November 2024

An additional two tailings storage facilities (TSFs) of Brazilian iron-ore major Vale have been certified as stable, positively progressing from their ‘emergency level’ of classification by the... 


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Split bearings improve performance in difficult applications
8th November 2024

Split bearings offer improved performance in difficult applications, says products supplier BMG, noting that this is particularly true when the replacement of standard mounted bearings involves the... 


Location map of the Simberi mine
Simberi sulphides expansion, Papua New Guinea – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

St Barbara has announced plans to raise up to A$110-million to fast-track the expansion. 


Crushing and grinding plant at Kayelekera
Funding in place for Lotus to restart Kayelekera production
6th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

The successful placement of A$130-million, along with A$25-million cash on hand at the end of September, as well as an imminent share purchase plan (SPP), have ensured that ASX- and OTCQX-listed... 


A ninth-generation Tornado vertical lifting module with computer access panel
VLM first of its kind in S Africa
1st November 2024 By: Halima Frost

Warehouse storage solutions provider Logistics Systems Engineering (LSE) has successfully designed and installed what it says is South Africa’s first ninth-generation Tornado vertical lifting... 


Unlocking private participation in infrastructure, starting with grid, at heart of Godongwana’s ‘pro-growth agenda’
Unlocking private participation in infrastructure, starting with grid, at heart of Godongwana’s ‘pro-growth agenda’
30th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Scaling up private-sector participation (PSP) in the delivery of infrastructure emerged as a central component of the “pro-growth agenda” outlined by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in his first... 


Scania chooses RGM Cranes for major expansion
Scania chooses RGM Cranes for major expansion
30th October 2024

Scania, renowned for its premium trucks, is enhancing it’s presence in Southern Africa with a new state-of-the-art facility in Aeroton. To support their high production requirements, Scania South... 


Pump and dredging specialist IPR has contributed to the treatment of acid mine drainage from historic mine workings in Gauteng
IPR customises its SlurrySucker to treat acid mine drainage
29th October 2024

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... 


Anglo American's corporate head office in South Africa
Can Anglo's copper pivot help thwart renewed takeover bid?
25th October 2024 By: Reuters

The speed at which Anglo American shifts to becoming a copper-focused miner may well dictate its ultimate fate - survival as an independent operator, or absorption by a bigger rival such as BHP... 


A photo of the new SPX328CL which was introduced to SkyJack's portfolio at the Electra Mining
Fruits of newly inked deal on show at exhibition
25th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

Boksburg-based industrial powered access equipment supplier SkyJacks showcased its range of new and existing powered access, materials handling and lifting equipment at this year’s Electra Mining... 


Image of gold ingots
Simberi sulphides expansion, Papua New Guinea – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

St Barbara is advancing as “quickly as possible” to bring forward production from the Simberi sulphides expansion. 


Single-cause issues and the problem of collective action
18th October 2024 By: Saliem Fakir

In his book, How Neoliberalism Failed, and What a Better Society Could Look Like, which critiques neoliberal policies and explores alternatives for creating a more equitable and sustainable... 


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.... 


PROTEC and GE Vernova Celebrate Inaugural Next Engineers: Engineering Academy class
PROTEC and GE Vernova Celebrate Inaugural Next Engineers: Engineering Academy class
27th September 2024

37 learners graduate from program designed to inspire the next generation of engineers Next Engineers, a global college-and career-readiness programme working to increase the diversity of young... 


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Structa Konsult
27th September 2024

Structa Konsult is a consulting engineering company specialising in the evaluation, design and certification of a range of industrial and civil structures.   Established in 2014, Structa Konsult is... 


ESG or Sustainability? Here’s why you need both
18th September 2024

By: Johan Durand  Should businesses focus on Sustainability, or ESG criteria? Energy Partners’ Johan Durand makes the case that, if companies want to thrive in today’s economic landscape, they must... 


20-metre-span Condra crane refurbished for a mine (not for Special Steels)
Specials Steels expands to Roodekop
18th September 2024

( Virtual Showroom )Special Steels, a leading national supplier of certified steel round bar, hollow bar and plate to South Africa’s engineering, mining and manufacturing sectors, is moving. The... 


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