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Cellular beams offer strength, visual appeal
15th August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Using cellular beams has enabled steel distributor Macsteel to ensure not only aesthetic appeal but also structural integrity and durability. This will be demonstrated by three key projects that... 


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Proactive maintenance key to extending chute system life
15th August 2025

In many mining and industrial plants, transfer points are the unsung heroes of materials handling; quietly facilitating the continuous flow of product through the process. Yet, too often, these... 


New hoist improves load control, materials handling processes
15th August 2025

Ensuring that lifting equipment is correctly loaded and balanced is crucial, as it allows users to avoid mechanical failures and accidents. This also enhances product safety, owing to correct load... 


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Conveyor chains benefit food, pharmaceutical production
15th August 2025

Industrial solutions provider BMG has a comprehensive range of power transmission components, including Italian-manufactured ZMC industrial conveyor chains, that offer dependable service in diverse... 


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Cleaner water, smarter filtration, addressing reliability challenges in mining
15th August 2025

Water is a lifeline and a liability in mining. It enables processing, cooling and dust suppression –but when contaminated, it contributes to higher maintenance costs, increased downtime and... 


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DELBA Electrical strengthens community development through partnership with the Masimong Foundation
15th August 2025

Electrical rotating machine repairs and maintenance specialist DELBA Electrical’s commitment to excellence goes beyond its engineering expertise – the company believes in empowering the communities... 


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Faure New Water Scheme, South Africa – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The feasibility study completed on the implementation model has recommended that the project be rolled out as a public–private partnership. 


Astec cold planer ensures precision milling on N5 road rehabilitation
Astec cold planer ensures precision milling on N5 road rehabilitation
14th August 2025

In a landmark order, global equipment manufacturer Astec Industries has supplied and commissioned the first Astec (Roadtec) cold planer on the important N5 corridor maintenance and rehabilitation... 


The Greenbushes lithium mine
Lithium rally promises breather for struggling Australian miners
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

 A recent rally in lithium prices could ease pressure on some beleaguered producers in Australia who have been trying to shrink exposure to the battery material, prompting them to drop plans to... 


Bad Weather: Mines Should Revisit Their Dewatering Strategies
Bad Weather: Mines Should Revisit Their Dewatering Strategies
14th August 2025

Extreme weather events are becoming more prominent, prompting mines to expand their insurance coverage and improve mitigation strategies such as dewatering. The debate around climate change has... 


Celebrating Africa’s Best: Winners of the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards Announced
Celebrating Africa’s Best: Winners of the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards Announced
14th August 2025

The winners of the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards (ASCEA) have been announced, shining a spotlight on the most transformative, resilient and forward-thinking supply chain projects... 


Energy audits pave a strategic pathway to sustainability and savings
Energy audits pave a strategic pathway to sustainability and savings
14th August 2025

Energy audits serve as essential tools for businesses looking to reduce costs and meet environmental targets. By analysing energy consumption across systems such as lighting, HVAC, ICT and water... 


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Ensuring material handling equipment is fit-for-purpose
14th August 2025

No two supply chain operations are identical, each with different spaces, diverse product types and a range of container shapes and sizes, notes Toyota Material Handling corporate sales executive... 


The Mozal smelter
South32 to take $372m impairment on Mozal; mulls smelter's closure on power cost concerns
14th August 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Diversified natural resources group South32 has warned that it will have to put its Mozal aluminium smelter on care and maintenance in early 2026, as it struggles to secure sufficient and... 


At the Kiena Complex, efforts remain focused on developing additional mining horizons.
Wesdome lifts Eagle River output guidance, cuts Kiena forecast after mixed quarter
14th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner Wesdome Gold Mines on Wednesday raised its yearly production forecast for the Eagle River mine in Ontario while cutting its guidance for the Kiena operation in Quebec, after... 


Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
13th August 2025

As the construction industry pivots towards sustainability, Alternative Building Technologies (ABT) are emerging as a transformative force. These innovative methods and materials are reshaping how... 


Schneider Electric unveils its MasterPacT MTZ Active range of circuit breakers in the South African market
Schneider Electric unveils its MasterPacT MTZ Active range of circuit breakers in the South African market
13th August 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched its new MasterPacT MTZ Active range of circuit breakers in South Africa. The... 


Creamer Media publishing editor Martin Creamer interviews TAKRAF South Africa MD Richard Späth about the group’s deep roots and forward-looking strategy
TAKRAF Groups marks 300 years with renewed focus on sustainable mining solutions
13th August 2025

Global mining technology company TAKRAF, which celebrates an extraordinary 300 years of industrial history in August, is marking the milestone by reaffirming its commitment to innovation,... 


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On-site oxygen boosts gold recovery
13th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Several gold mines across sub-Saharan Africa have confirmed that they are saving up to 70% in costs by switching from delivered oxygen to their own on-site systems, says oxygen and nitrogen... 


Water and Sanitation fleet asset and rental manager Bashier Jabaar shows Zahid Badroodien the capacity of the new super-sucker trucks
Cape Town’s Water Directorate adds 176 trucks to its fleet
12th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate spent R155.5-million on acquiring 176 new and upgraded trucks during the 2024/2025 financial year. The directorate says the fleet... 


GenAI – reimagining the factory floor, today and tomorrow
GenAI – reimagining the factory floor, today and tomorrow
12th August 2025

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric The world of manufacturing is driven by automation, efficiency and digitisation.  And now we have Generative AI (GenAI)... 


Debunking 5 Myths About Lubricants: Separating Fact from Fiction
Debunking 5 Myths About Lubricants: Separating Fact from Fiction
12th August 2025

Why Colour is not a reliable indicator of quality Misconceptions about lubricants are not just harmless misunderstandings; they can have serious consequences for machine maintenance and operational... 


IMARC 2025: World’s Premier Mining Event Returns to Sydney with New Experiences and Targeting Record Attendance
12th August 2025

The International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) returns to Sydney in 2025 with a broader audience and bolder ambitions, catering for decision-makers and key personnel across the... 


New AI and 3D Systems Help Car makers with Quality Inspection
New AI and 3D Systems Help Car makers with Quality Inspection
12th August 2025

By: Stephan Pottel - Manufacturing Strategy Director EMEA, Zebra Technologies A little while ago I was listening to a podcaster interview the CEO of one of the biggest tech companies in the world.... 


Kumba Iron Ore in action.
South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore helping to lessen carbon emission in global steelmaking
11th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The high ferrous content of Kumba Iron Ore, which is produced in South Africa’s Northern Cape, is helping to lessen carbon dioxide (CO2) emission at a time when this is the global pursuit of... 


Werner Pumps vacuum trucks helping to improve power plant maintenance
Werner Pumps vacuum trucks helping to improve power plant maintenance
11th August 2025

As South Africa works to improve its power supply and stability, maintenance of power plants is receiving fresh attention. South African manufacturer of high-pressure jetting and vacuum equipment... 


Ferrochrome production.
We’re working with government, looking at possible solutions, says Glencore Alloys CEO
8th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

“We’re working with government, looking at possible solutions,” Glencore Alloys CEO Japie Fullard tells Mining Weekly amid Glencore reporting this week that not one of its ferrochrome smelters is... 


Rand Water completes Zuikerbosch Phase 2 project
8th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday welcomed the completion of Phase 2 of Rand Water’s Station 5 water purification plant at the Zuikerbosch water treatment works in Vereeniging, one of the largest... 


Addressing the maintenance skills crisis – how OEMs secure business continuity through SLAs
Addressing the maintenance skills crisis – how OEMs secure business continuity through SLAs
8th August 2025

By; Lebo Ntsane - MMM Segment Service Sales Lead – Schneider Electric Anglophone Africa Industries are facing a critical shortage of skilled technicians, especially for maintaining ageing... 


Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
Alternative building technology is the foundation for sustainable construction
8th August 2025

As the construction industry pivots towards sustainability, Alternative Building Technologies (ABT) are emerging as a transformative force. These innovative methods and materials are reshaping how... 


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Lifecycle management cuts screen costs
8th August 2025

Ensuring that vibrating screens meet production targets at the lowest cost per tonne requires close monitoring, careful maintenance and timeous optimisation throughout their lifecycle, says Sandvik... 


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Refillable automatic grease dispensers reduce carbon emissions and plastic waste
8th August 2025

SKF, in collaboration with its authorised distributor Bearing Services Richards Bay, recently delivered a refillable lubricator solution to a well-known South African paper recycling company... 


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New line of apprentice vices now available
8th August 2025

A range of vices featuring a fully enclosed bullet design for long-term durability and optimal clamp forces is now available nationwide. The Wilton apprentice vices are designed with castings that... 


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Use of reliable instruments for the chemicals industry a must
8th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

VEGA, a global leader in sensor manufacturing, is dedicated to delivering reliable and precise measurement solutions for demanding chemical environments. By focusing on safety, efficiency, and... 


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Company outlines strategies for safe, efficient transport
8th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Ensuring that a chemical fleet is tailored for compliance by maintaining stringent International Organisation for Standardisation- (ISO-) and Chemical Allied Industries Association- (CAIA-)... 


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Digital solution boosts optimisation
8th August 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The SmartAsset Intelligence platform, which incorporates AI, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and smart sensors for operational optimisation, offers a modern solution to customers, says... 


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Belt withstands high temps, aids productivity
8th August 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG has increased its range of conveyor components for high-temperature industrial applications through its latest range of Cambridge Knuckleback conveyor belts. BMG... 


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Valves crucial to systems but challenges persist
8th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Valves are indispensable components in the design and operation of chemical and petrochemical systems, as their role is central to ensuring process stability, safety and regulatory compliance, says... 


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New technology enhances operationality
8th August 2025

Metals and technologies supplier SMS group in June announced a partnership with US-based metal innovation and technologies company The Systems Group, to deliver safer, more sustainable and... 


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Sensors help cultivate efficient resource management
8th August 2025

In sub-Saharan Africa, where climate change has exacerbated erratic rainfall, efficient resource management is vital for sustainable farming, says sensor and measuring instrument manufacturer VEGA,... 


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Manufacturer stresses importance of industrial efficiency for cleaning chemicals
8th August 2025

Providing effective, ecofriendly solutions and contributing to lowering maintenance costs and improving overall productivity across various industries remain key in the strategic outlook of... 


Department commissions R450m KZN wastewater treatment plant
8th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has commissioned the R450-million Mpophomeni wastewater treatment Works (WWTW), in Mpophomeni, in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. This strategic... 


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DRD Gold - Women in Mining
8th August 2025

Main activity of company: To provide a safe, healthy environment that supports efficient production by ensuring resources are available and downtime is minimised for maximum profitability.  


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