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African construction, mining and municipal operations contend with unforgiving terrain and budget constraints. Compact machines need more than muscle—they must be flexible, efficient, and built to...
The Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) for the first quarter of this year decreased by 2.6% year-on-year, with economist Dr Roelof Botha stating that the reading is an accurate reflection of...
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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...
The use of an automated lubrication solution has shown a number of benefits compared to the manual lubrication of machines, ensuring effective process monitoring and timely, accurate lubrication....
ASX-listed Black Cat Syndicate has appointed mining executive Tim Mason as its new COO, bolstering the company’s leadership team as it advances the ramp-up of its Kal East and Paulsens gold...
The Talisman Hire Kitwe City branch – a joint venture (JV) between industrial and mining solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies Africa (DGC Africa) and construction and industrial equipment...
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In an effort to accommodate the demands of population growth, climate change and urbanisation, industry body for civil engineering professionals the South African Institution of Civil Engineering...
A one-off “shipping container” crane is currently under manufacture for mine maintenance by overhead crane and hoist manufacturer Condra’s authorised agent, Lynx Supply and Services, in Tanzania....
The Thermamax Vulcan 1200A Dual is Unique Welding’s latest heavy-duty, locally manufactured engine-driven welder, built specifically to meet the demands of African construction sites, remote...
African Converted Containers (AC Containers) is pleased to announce their 25th anniversary in the container industry. As industry leaders, AC Containers is capable of completing any job, big or...
Australian uranium producer Boss Energy announced on June 18 that its Honeymoon operation had met its first-year production guidance.
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Advanced uranium developer Lotus Resources has advanced with cold commissioning of the uranium plant.
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At Astron Energy, we don’t accept the status quo, particularly when challenges are industry-wide and costly. We sat down with Astron Energy Technical Specialist Faiz Regal to find out which big...
Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has launched MasterPacT MTZ Active, a new circuit breaker designed to improve...
Australia-based Syrah Resources has restarted natural graphite production at its Balama operation in Mozambique, following the restoration of site access in May and the completion of preparatory...
It is not a deficit of resources that is holding Africa back but rather a deficit of belief in Africa’s prospects as a formidable player in the global political economy, African Union (AU)...
US aerospace giant Boeing announced (at the Paris Airshow) that it has signed a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation with Angola’s Ministry of Transport on Wednesday. The purpose of the agreement is...
South African regional and domestic airline Airlink is to significantly expand and modernise its fleet, and increase its capacity, by leasing ten new next-generation Embraer E195-E2 smaller...
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Australian uranium producer Boss Energy on Wednesday announced that its Honeymoon operation had met its first-year production guidance of 850 000 lb of uranium oxide (U3O8). The guidance, which...
Ahead of ASX-listed Lotus Resources restarting production at the Kayelekera uranium mine, in Malawi, the company has advanced with cold commissioning of the plant and is due to complete hot...
Rolls-Royce Power Systems has announced that it has opened a new regional headquarters and training centre in Johannesburg. The new facility will support the growing numbers of the group’s...
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