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The Saldanha Bay port
Kumba's third-quarter output down 3% y/y on the back of logistics constraints
24th October 2024 By: Chanel de Bruyn

South African iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore recorded a 3% year-on-year decrease in output to 9.4-million tonnes for the third quarter ended September 30, as derailments, rail breakages and speed... 


Software product suite launches for live conditioning monitoring of oil, diesel
Software product suite launches for live conditioning monitoring of oil, diesel
23rd October 2024

Britehouse Mobility’s ATAJO OnEdge goes deep into the tribology of oil with its new live conditioning monitoring product suite for efficiently detecting oil contamination, and turning information... 


water leak
Parly committee urges Gauteng municipalities to step up water conservation amid crisis
23rd October 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on Wednesday urged Gauteng municipalities to implement demand management strategies to curtail the high water demand in the province. The committee... 


St Barbara's Simberi operation in Papua New Guinea
St Barbara looking to accelerate Simberi expansion in PNG
23rd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-based miner St Barbara is moving as “quickly as possible” to bring forward production from the Simberi sulphides expansion, in Papua New Guinea, MD and CEO Andrew Strelein said on... 


Northern accelerates LDI mill maintenance to boost output
Northern accelerates LDI mill maintenance to boost output
22nd October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Graphite flake producer Northern Graphite has brought forward mill maintenance and repairs at its Lac des Iles (LDI) operation, in Quebec, to accelerate throughput expansions in the face of rising... 


New computer lab opens the door to a world of information for primary school learners
New computer lab opens the door to a world of information for primary school learners
22nd October 2024

Community upliftment is at the heart of any major project in South Africa. Corporations have a duty to contribute to the communities in which they operate, through areas such as employment... 


One month in, LHWP tunnel maintenance on track
21st October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Nearly a month after shutting down the Lesotho Highlands Water Project water tunnel, the six-month planned maintenance is progressing according to plan and on track, with dewatering completed and... 


Dewatering under way at Gemco, in Northern Territory
South32 preparing to restart manganese production in Australia
21st October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining company South32 has initiated a phased mining restart at its Groote Eylandt manganese operation (Gemco) and expects first production from the primary concentrator during the December... 


Scatec has already developed the hybrid Kenhardt project in the Northern Cape, comprising 540 MW of solar PV and a 225 MW/1 140 MWh BESS facility
Scatec making final preparations for construction of R3bn Northern Cape battery project
18th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Renewable-energy group Scatec says it is making final preparations to start construction of the R3-billion Mogobe battery energy storage system (BESS) project, which reached financial close on... 


Water Tap
Biggest companies to help resolve South African water crisis
18th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s biggest companies are exploring widening a partnership with the government to help resolve a water crisis that’s threatening to leave the nation’s commercial hub dry. Business for... 


Olympic Dam copper mine halted on power outages, severe electrical storms
Olympic Dam copper mine halted on power outages, severe electrical storms
18th October 2024 By: Reuters

Global miner BHP's Olympic Dam copper mine faces power disruptions after severe electrical storms ravaged transmission infrastructure in the northern regions of South Australia, a company... 


An image of the AXXIS blast boxes
Standalone technical services improve value-add
18th October 2024

Bulk explosives and blasting technology supplier BME has launched its Global Blasting Technical Services (GBTS) as an external and standalone offering to customers. While GBTS was previously part... 


APP INTEGRATION
The Khanyisa Ops app offers a cost-effective solution by integrating data from existing infrastructure
App offers cost-effective solution
18th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The Khanyisa Ops app – previously known as the WaterLeaks app – offers a cost-effective solution by integrating data from existing infrastructure, such as pump control systems, and combining it... 


PROMOTING ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTICES
By incorporating the advanced 500 000 ℓ bladder water storage solution, manufacturers can reduce their water footprint and promote eco-friendly practices
New 500 000 ℓ bladder reservoir introduced
18th October 2024

Liquid storage solutions provider Damsak Reservoirs has launched its 500 000 ℓ bladder reservoir. This addition to Damsak’s product line-up is poised to transform water management practices across... 


CRITICAL ROLE
Industries play a critical role in maintaining water quality by adhering to regulatory requirements
Collaboration needed to address challenges
18th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial companies in KwaZulu-Natal are increasingly recognising the importance of water resilience and collaborative efforts to address shared water challenges, especially amid ongoing... 


An image of Justin Manson
Improving safety, efficiency in supply chains
18th October 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Noting the complexity of South Africa’s mining environment, which is typically associated with its sizable value chain, telematics solutions provider Webfleet sales director Justin Manson advocates... 


SAS partners with Fincantieri, Vard Marine to build offshore patrol vessels in South Africa
18th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) in Durban has signed a technology partnership agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and its Canadian subsidiary Vard Marine to construct the Afrika class... 


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Wilpinjong mine, Australia
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine about 40 km north-east of Mudgee, in New South Wales. 


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Talbot – The art of water
18th October 2024

International provider of sustainable water and wastewater solutions, Talbot offers expertise in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater solutions across Africa. Founded as a small family... 


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Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine, South Africa – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The mine is moving out of care and maintenance to prepare for production. 


FUCHS offers complete lubricant solutions for hybrid vehicles
FUCHS offers complete lubricant solutions for hybrid vehicles
17th October 2024

As mobility continues to evolve, the market is slowly switching from combustion engine to electric power. Bridging between these two technologies, hybrid powered vehicles combine both combustion... 


NGEx placement upsized to C$175m
17th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Owing to strong demand, Canadian exploration company NGEx Minerals has upsized its previously announced private placement from C$100-million to C$175-million. The TSX-listed firm will now place... 


Forestry assets owned by Mondi
Mondi reports lower third-quarter Ebitda on maintenance shuts, forestry fair value loss
17th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Sustainable packaging and paper group Mondi has reported underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of €223-million for the quarter ended September 30,... 


WearCheck Technical Bulletin 91 – Sliding through time Part 4 of 4
17th October 2024

( Virtual Showroom )In part three of Lubrication from Stone Age to Modern Age (Technical Bulletin 90), we glided through a mere 20 years of fascinating lubrication history and left off towards the... 


Santos forecasts 2024 output at top end of forecast, Pikka first oil production may start early
Santos forecasts 2024 output at top end of forecast, Pikka first oil production may start early
17th October 2024 By: Reuters

Australia's second-largest oil and gas producer Santos estimated its full-year production to be at the top half of its forecast range on Thursday, and said its Pikka project could start oil... 


South African aviation company announces major facilities expansion at Lanseria
16th October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African business and general aviation aircraft sales, service and parts company Absolute Aviation has announced a major expansion of its facilities at Lanseria International Airport, in... 


NGEx to raise C$100m for exploration projects
16th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Copper/gold exploration company NGEx Minerals has announced a C$100-million private placement to advance its projects in the Vicuña district straddling the border between Argentina and Chile. The... 


A South African gold mining operation successfully deployed Grindex Bravo 500 slurry pumps from Integrated Pump Technology to reprocess slurry from its surface return water dam
Grindex Bravo 500 pump provides robust solution for gold mining reprocessing
16th October 2024

In a strategic move to optimise resource recovery, a South African gold mining operation successfully deployed Grindex Bravo 500 slurry pumps from Integrated Pump Technology to reprocess slurry... 


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Ongoing interventions support Zimbabwe mine projects
15th October 2024

Multinational engineering group Sandvik has highlighted its ongoing operations in Zimbabwe, including an automation project where five automated trucks have been deployed at an underground... 


Negotiated pricing agreements with smelters add upward pressure to Eskom tariff
Eskom’s tariff application reflects big rise in subsidy support for energy-intensive firms
15th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

A policy decision to allow electricity-intensive companies operating in South Africa to enter into negotiated pricing agreements (NPAs) with Eskom is set to contribute 5.7% to any tariff increase... 


VEGAPULS Level Sensor: Taming Titanium Dioxide Production Challenges
VEGAPULS Level Sensor: Taming Titanium Dioxide Production Challenges
15th October 2024

Certain applications often have trouble with consistent performance, which requires extra monitoring by operators and maintenance personnel. A well-known French titanium dioxide manufacturer had... 


The Super Hero Yellow, Saving the Crude Tank Day by Day!
The Super Hero Yellow, Saving the Crude Tank Day by Day!
15th October 2024

The silent guardian of crude oil storage is often overlooked. Under the large expanse of a storage tank lies a critical function: level measurement. This seems like a fairly simple task, but it’s... 


Image of a bearing splashing into a glass of beer with beer bottles in background
Polymer bearings speed up beer bottling
15th October 2024

A Belgian brewery is using lubricant-free polymer bearings in the brewing of its Trappist beer – a brand also widely sold in the South African market. The maintenance-free bearings eliminate the... 


Image of technicians in a factory working on Booyco HVAC solutions
Robust HVAC systems for mining equipment
15th October 2024

A shift towards more robust heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for mobile equipment has been noted in the surface mining and quarrying sectors. According to Booyco Engineering... 


IFAT Africa back in 2025
15th October 2024

IFAT Africa, sub-Saharan Africa’s ultimate showcase of technologies and solutions for water, sewage, refuse and recycling, will be back in South Africa from 8 - 10 July 2025. IFAT Africa is part of... 


Merafe CEO Zanele Matlala
Ferrochrome production edging back up marginally, Merafe’s latest report shows
14th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The report on Monday by Johannesburg Stock Exchange- and A2X-listed Merafe Resources shows ferrochrome production to be edging back up maginally. Ferrochrome is a key ingredient of stainless steel... 


Mosaic says fertilizer waste facility's water entered Tampa Bay after Hurricane Milton
14th October 2024 By: Reuters

Mosaic said on Friday that water supporting the chemical company's storage of a waste byproduct from fertilizer manufacturing in Florida probably made its way into Tampa Bay following a downpour... 


An image of a road
Sanral weathers challenging year to post strong performance
11th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says its 2023/24 financial year was characterised by resilience and agility, to conclude with a strong financial performance, an unqualified... 


Image of ESCO NEXSYS GET lip system from Weir
New mine technologies on show
11th October 2024

Mining solutions provider Weir recently showcased its all-of-mine offerings while also unveiling a range of new technologies and solutions at MINExpo 2024. The company launched its ESCO NEXSYS GET... 


Contractor conducting soil resistivity test at the SANSA Matjiesfontein site.
SANSA, NASA to establish an antenna facility in the Western Cape
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has signed an agreement with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a NASA antenna facility at the Matjiesfontein... 


An image showing Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine headgear
Steenkampskraal mine gearing up to start production
11th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

High-grade rare earths mine the Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM), located in the Western Cape, is moving out of care and maintenance to gear up for production, following approval by the National... 


Michelle Fick, BU Development Manager : Concrete Aesthectics at CHRYSO Southern Africa
The environmental and practical benefits of using fibre in concrete
11th October 2024

In today's construction industry, the twin imperatives of sustainability and efficiency are driving transformative innovations. One such advancement making waves is the use of fibre in concrete,... 


Sintech
Sintech
11th October 2024

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a wide range of applications and across a wide spectrum of industry both domestically... 


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Introducing the Rio-Carb Smart Chute Concept - a revolutionary advancement in materials handling, designed for the toughest industries like mining...

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Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

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