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Tribunal approves ACP's buyout of DRA Global, with conditions
29th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Competition Tribunal has conditionally approved the proposed merger in which Apex Capital Partners (ACP) intends to acquire DRA Global. Upon implementation, ACP will gain sole control of DRA... 


Electric forklifts lead the charge in materials handling
Electric forklifts lead the charge in materials handling
19th May 2025

As industries transition toward more sustainable and efficient operations, electric forklifts powered by lithium-ion batteries are leading the change. With zero emissions, faster charging times and... 


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Intelligent belt scale combines AI, diagnostics and automation
9th May 2025

A belt scale system featuring integrated AI-driven continuous calibration checking and real-time load cell monitoring with traditional belt scales, was recently launched at the bauma 2025 trade... 


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WAMPEX expecting 30% more visitors
2nd May 2025 By: Halima Frost

This year's West African Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX) is expected to be attended by more than 7 000 visitors – an increase of almost 30% compared with last year’s attendance, reports global... 


The newly installed Weba Chute System at a gold mining operation in the Caribbean was custom-engineered to handle sticky ore at a challenging transfer point
Weba custom Chute solution tackles sticky ore challenge in Caribbean gold mine
30th April 2025

An expanding gold mining operation in the Caribbean recently faced a significant challenge at one of its transfer points, where sticky ore - especially problematic during the hot summer months -... 


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Compact electric picker introduced
24th April 2025

A new compact electric mini picker is now available to the Southern African market. The versatile, environment-friendly Jekko MPK10 mini picker is exclusively distributed in the country by lifting... 


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Booyco Electronics
11th April 2025

South African pioneer of proximity detection systems Booyco Electronics continues to play a pivotal role in the quest for zero harm in the mining sector. Acknowledged as a leader in the field, the... 


BOOSTING PRODUCTION
DELKOR is undertaking a capacity-expansion upgrade to a Tanzania gold miner's 12-m-diameter gold concentrate thickener to double its output volumes
Gold plant undergoes doubling-of-capacity upgrade
11th April 2025 By: Donna Slater

A 12-m-diameter gold concentrate thickener for an East Africa-focused gold producer, developer and explorer is currently undergoing a capacity-expansion upgrade by the plant’s original-equipment... 


Tinus Ludik Sales Manager - Bulk Materials Handling Division at Tru-Trac
Pioneering Tru-Trac intelligent belt scale launched at bauma 2025
8th April 2025

In an era where data-driven decisions are critical, Tru-Trac Rollers unveiled its intelligent belt scale system at bauma 2025. Featuring integrated AI-driven continuous calibration checking and... 


M&R's head office in South Africa
Retrenchments, disposals proposed in M&R Limited business rescue plan
3rd April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts (M&R) has advised that creditors will vote on the business rescue plan for M&R Limited on April 8. The plan was published on March... 


Image of three Bobcat lithium ion battery-run forklifts
New lithium batteries, forklifts and warehouse equipment showcased
2nd April 2025

A range of new products, such as diesel, liquefied petroleum gas and electric forklift reach trucks, and warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks and stackers, are making their way into the... 


Image of the transparent bucket 2.0 system from Develon
Advanced safety and visibility system for wheel loaders
2nd April 2025

A raised bucket in front of traditional wheel loaders can create blind spots, posing significant safety risks. Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has introduced its transparent bucket... 


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Contractor miner delivers efficient, seamless production
28th March 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Through an expanded fleet and the introduction of additional services, opencast mining, bulk materials handling, and drilling and blasting service provider Zizwe Opencast Mining is targeting... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kusile’s final unit – Unit 6 – has been synced to the national grid. 


Master Drilling robotic arm.
Robotic rig uplifts productivity 50%, cuts water 75%, Master Drilling reports
27th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A robotic rig deployed at a project last year increased productivity by about 50% and consumed 75% less water than the more conventional rigs working on the same contract, Master Drilling director... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Master Drilling pays nigh-R100m dividend, moves needle on South Africa’s mining front
25th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Drilling and mechanised rock excavation technology solutions company Master Drilling, which was established in 1986 and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Limited in 2012, has declared a... 


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Rook I uranium project, Canada – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Uranium miner NexGen Energy has marked a key milestone in the project’s regulatory process. 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
19th March 2025

This week: South Africa can return to being global ferroalloy hub, ARM’s Andre Joubert reiterates; ‘Very promising’ narrow-reef boring technology nearing rollout stage, ARM reports; and, Exxaro... 


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Compact excavators offer versatility in tough conditions
14th March 2025

Compact excavators are widely deployed as versatile multitool carriers in South and sub-Saharan Africa’s agriculture, forestry, construction, and mining sectors, and Wacker Neuson notes that its... 


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Stainless-steel components aid food safety
14th March 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG has highlighted the significance of its stainless-steel components in enhancing food safety. BMG’s team of fastener specialists advises food and beverage plants to... 


African Rainbow Minerals executive: growth and strategic development in the executive chairperson’s office Mike Schmidt.
‘Very promising’ narrow-reef boring technology nearing rollout stage, ARM reports
12th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The rollout of new narrow-reef boring technology, which has the potential to boost platinum group metal (PGM) grades, lower unit costs, enhance safety, and streamline downstream materials handling,... 


Partnership Milestone: Crusader Logistics Celebrates 10 Years with Goscor Lift Trucks
11th March 2025

Goscor Lift Trucks (GLT), a leader in materials handling solutions, proudly celebrates its decade-long partnership with Crusader Logistics, a trailblazer in supply chain solutions. This... 


Shumani MD Victor Nemukula discusses the benefits of the Bheka forklift for the African market in an interview with Engineering News at Propak Africa 2025
Shumani highlights benefits of Bheka forklift for African market
11th March 2025

Forklifts and warehousing solutions provider Shumani Industrial Equipment showcased its Bheka forklift offering at Propak Africa 2025 in Johannesburg, emphasising how the brand aligns with the... 


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Wafi-Golpu gold project, Papua New Guinea – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Harmony Gold Mining Company is continuing negotiations with its joint venture partner Newmont Corporation and the Papua New Guinea government with regard to the special mining lease.  


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Rental market improving amid construction malaise – distributor
28th February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The slowdown in the construction sector has reduced the demand for new equipment, adversely impacting on sales figures, says construction equipment distributor Develon SA. However, there is often... 


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Equipment selection key to project efficiency
28th February 2025

Selecting the correct excavator hammers can enhance operational efficiency within demolition, construction and mining projects, says construction equipment distributor Develon SA, adding that its... 


Polyhalite produced at Anglo American's Woodsmith project
Woodsmith polyhalite project, UK – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Anglo American is focusing on preserving the exceptional long-term value of the project and the commercial opportunity it offers to support its full development. 


Vesconite Bearings CEO Dr Jean-Patrick Leger
Vesconite Bearings aims to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions
20th February 2025

South African bearings manufacturer Vesconite Bearings believes that low-friction bearing materials can be valuable in improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions across the globe.... 


Metso awarded contract to repair, upgrade bucket-wheel stacker reclaimer
19th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Materials handling and mining equipment company Metso has been awarded an order to provide repairs and upgrades for a bucket-wheel stacker reclaimer at a customer’s stockyard operations in Africa.... 


The feed conveyor discharge chute at an iron ore mine is designed for seamless material transfer, reducing spillage and dust while improving efficiency
Optimising material transfer across industries with advanced handling solutions
18th February 2025

Efficient material transfer is a critical component of any materials handling operation, regardless of the commodity being moved. Whether handling coal, minerals, aggregates or other bulk... 


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El Limón Complex, Nicaragua
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine about 100 km north-west of the Nicaraguan capital city of Managua. 


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Skouries gold/copper project, Greece – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian company Eldorado Gold announced a revised timeline and capital cost estimate for the project on February 5. 


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AI boosts logistics, handling processes
7th February 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions company Netstar is leading the way in modern logistics and materials handling operations with its innovations in AI and additional fleet management... 


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Rental solutions benefit materials handling projects
7th February 2025

Short-term rental solutions for materials handling equipment can be highly beneficial for operations, such as agriculture, logistics and warehousing, which are accompanied by fluctuating needs. In... 


Image of Tru-Trac’s EXHD dynamic impact idler bed
Durable solution for conveyor belts
6th February 2025

A  solution designed to protect conveyor belts in mining and heavy aggregate operations aims to address a range of challenges, especially those encountered in loading zones, where falling materials... 


BMG Sales Manager: Projects Kevin Sterley talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
BMG is a one-stop-shop for all essential engineering components
5th February 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG is a complete process solutions provider to all sectors of industry, meaning customers can access all essential quality branded engineering components, technical... 


Built for durability, Tru-Trac’s EXHD Impact Idler Bed tackles the toughest conditions
Transforming Conveyor efficiency: Tru-Trac’s EXHD Dynamic Impact Idler Bed
4th February 2025

Conveyor belts are crucial components in mining and heavy aggregate handling operations, where efficiency and reliability are paramount. However, these systems often encounter significant... 


BMG at Mining Indaba 2025
BMG at Mining Indaba 2025
3rd February 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) BMG is participating at the Mining Indaba 2025, which takes place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 3 to 6 February. “In line with the theme of this... 


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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... 


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Weba Chute Systems
24th January 2025

Weba Chute Systems is world-renowned for ensuring that its custom-engineered chutes add immediate and significant value to customers profitability, uptime and on-site health and safety. The... 


Pilot Crushtec
Pilot Crushtec
24th January 2025

With over three decades of experience in the crushing, screening and materials handling industry, Pilot Crushtec International is not only an approved distributor of world class leading brands such... 


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Technology improves accuracy of bulk materials measurement
17th January 2025

Innovative technologies are being used to ensure precise and reliable measurement of bulk materials, essential across industries reliant on efficient materials handling. In industries such as... 


The Apex Taper Trough Tracker offers fast autonomous and continuous tracking in all conditions
Leap forward in belt tracking technology
16th January 2025

To help bulk material handling operations address conveyor belt misalignments, a common issue in quarrying and mining, Tru-Trac Rollers has introduced its Apex Taper Trough Tracker, the next leap... 


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