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MMP advancing applied research
28th April 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) has shifted its focus from an investment and research perspective, and is now more focused on applied and longer-term research, as opposed to early-stage... 


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TWK Agri posts lower interim earnings amid rampant interest rates, inflation, loadshedding
18th April 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified agriculture and forestry company TWK Agri has posted a 13% year-on-year decrease in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to R372-million on the back... 


Master Drilling posts record revenue, focuses on new technology development
28th March 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Drilling solutions company Master Drilling has posted record revenue of $226-million for the year ended December 31, 2022 – a 31.7% year-on-year increase. CEO Danie Pretorius attributes the strong... 


Aterian’s exploration in southern Rwanda reveals rare-metal hosting targets
20th February 2023 By: Donna Slater

Twenty-two zones of potentially mineralised pegmatite have been identified at LSE-listed explorer and developer Aterian’s projects in southern Rwanda, confirming the presence of a number of... 


COO Tafadzwa Chibanguza
Metals and engineering production will again contract in 2023 – Seifsa
16th February 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

High inflation, high interest rates and supply chain disruption will persist throughout this year, as will poor local government service delivery and, of course, the energy crisis, says the Steel... 


Webber Wentzel highlights funding opportunity for mining companies that are doing the right thing.
Sustainable mining companies can gain from sustainable finance trends – Webber Wentzel
13th February 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Mining companies that can demonstrate responsible and sustainable mining practices can set themselves up to take advantage of the current environmental social governance (ESG) and sustainable... 


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Company builds centralised control room for mine
2nd December 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Engineering, integration and manufacturing company Iritron completed a 360° control room at a mine in the Northern Cape province this year. The control room is a showcase for the implementation of... 


Image of Wacker Neuson wheel loaders, excavators and telehandlers– now available from Senwes Equipment and JDI branches
Dealership agreement a plus for agri-mechanisation and service sector
18th November 2022

In what is seen as an important boost for the local agricultural sector, global light and compact equipment specialist Wacker Neuson has announced a dealership agreement with South African... 


Wacker Neuson signs dealership agreement with Senwes Equipment, unlocking mutual growth potential in the agri-mechanisation and service sector
19th October 2022

Global light and compact equipment specialist, Wacker Neuson, inked a strategic dealership agreement with one of South Africa’s most prominent agri-mechanisation and service companies, Senwes... 


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Reliable Power Transmission
14th October 2022

During the last 12 years, Level 2 BBBEE agricultural and industrial mechanisation equipment supplier AIM has focused on designing state-of –the-art equipment to introduce the latest technology into... 


DRDGold's broad-based livelihoods programme is attracting thousands of participants.
DRDGold's livelihoods initiative attracts 8 000-plus direct participants
31st August 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The livelihoods initiative introduced by surface gold mining company DRDGold has to date attracted more than 8 000 direct participants at a time when boosting jobs and livelihoods in South Africa... 


It is a wrap
31st August 2022

Smallholder cotton farmers in Matlerekeng, Limpopo, and Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, on Wednesday, 24 August 2022, wrapped up the season’s cotton harvest with the launch of locally manufactured and... 


AGCO puts farmers first at NAMPO Cape 2022
12th August 2022

AGCO is investing heavily in South Africa to establish itself as the preferred supplier for mechanisation and technology. “Working very closely with farmers to provide suitable hi-tech, solutions... 


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PGMs miner emphasises female representation
12th August 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Impala Platinum’s (Implats’) Gender Equity forums have made progress in advancing gender mainstreaming activities and the company is working towards achieving 15%... 


DMRE chief inspector of mines and Mine Health and Safety Council chair David Msiza
DMRE reports overall improvement in mining health, safety record
3rd August 2022 By: Darren Parker

The number of mining fatalities, injuries and diseases have decreased for the year to date as compared with the same period last year, Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) chief... 


Royal Bafokeng Platinum CEO Steve Phiri.
Royal Bafokeng applauds President’s energy plan, nears decision on solar
2nd August 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Royal Bafokeng Platinum CEO Steve Phiri on Tuesday applauded President Cyril Ramaphosa’s energy plan, which involves the introduction of new generation capacity to the grid as quickly as possible... 


Mining firms blow cold on India's plan to dig deep for coal
Mining firms blow cold on India's plan to dig deep for coal
26th July 2022 By: Reuters

India's plan to auction abandoned coal mines to private firms to meet rising energy demand has brought little cheer to the industry as running the mines poses financial, technological and safety... 


SAB provides R8m farm mechanisation equipment in North West
25th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Beverage maker South African Breweries (SAB) has provided R8-million worth of mechanisation equipment to smallholder farmers in the North West under its the FarmSol farmer development programme.... 


Electric vehicle
Mbalula vows EV policy gaps are being discussed
4th July 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has assured delegates attending the Southern African Transport Conference (SATC) on July 4 that his department is looking at policy gaps on automated and electric... 


Green economy will require more commodities – specialist mining director
24th June 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Rather than requiring fewer commodities, the green economy, and its resulting technological developments, will actually require more commodities, says specialist mining services provider Ukwazi... 


Massey Ferguson has been part of Jajola Boerdery for six generations
21st June 2022

Such has been the success of Massey Ferguson at the Jajola Boerdery in Volksrust, Mpumalanga, that Japie Landman is now the sixth generation to use the trusted brand. “My grandfather owned MF, as... 


Massey Ferguson puts the farmer first by saving on diesel costs and boosting productivity
10th June 2022

Spiralling diesel costs have emphasised the need for farmers to not only invest in the latest technology from reputable brands like Massey Ferguson, but also to adopt precision or smart farming... 


A large yellow Hyundai rock breaking machine used inside a furnace to break down the ceramic inner walls of a furnace
Service provider continues to expand its fleet
3rd June 2022 By: Halima Frost

Demolition solutions provider Jet Demolition has steadily expanded its fleet of equipment to befit projects that facilitate relines and repairs on furnaces and kilns of all types. Furnace... 


Technology assists agriculture sector
13th May 2022 By: Anna Moross

Agriculture input prices have risen by about 100%, but using technology provides farmers with an opportunity to save on costs, such as fuel and downtime issues, says agricultural equipment... 


AGCO Africa puts farmers first at NAMPO 2022 with latest technology from Massey Ferguson and Fendt
28th April 2022

South Africa has about 30 000 plus commercial farmers faced with constant challenges to meet growing demands for food, to be internationally competitive, and to produce agricultural products of... 


AGCO cordially invites you to attend a Media Briefing at NAMPO 2022
21st April 2022

AGCO is investing heavily in South Africa to establish itself as a preferred supplier for mechanisation and precision farming technology. Join us to view first-hand the all-new MF 8S series... 


TWK lifts interim profit to R247m
12th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Diversified agriculture and forestry company TWK Investments achieved 30.6% increase in revenue to R4.88-billion for the six months ended February 28, compared with revenue of R3.74-billion... 


Leadership, mindset key to reducing fall-of-ground injuries, fatalities
31st March 2022 By: Donna Slater

Lowering injuries and fatalities as a result of fall-of-ground (FoG) incidents is “all about leadership”, the correct mindset, “the heart, the passion” and “walking the talk” Minerals Council South... 


Master Drilling posts good results, to continue technology pursuit
22nd March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed drilling technology company Master Drilling achieved a 40% year-on-year increase in revenue to a record $171.8-million for the year ended December 31, 2021. It generated $32.5-million in... 


GPITT
18th March 2022 By: Riaan de Lange

Don’t you just love acronyms? Well, I do not. They are my pet peeve. In case you were wondering, the word acronym is created from the Greek roots ‘acr’, which means ‘tip’ or ‘beginning’, and... 


Hennie’s Trekkers flies the Massey Ferguson flag high in the Malmesbury region
9th March 2022

The Massey Ferguson range of tractors, from low to high horsepower, and vintage models to the latest technology, are robust workhorses that continue the long and distinctive tradition of design and... 


Black Massey – Something special for a high horsepower tractor
3rd February 2022

Dieter Schroder, owner of DT Farming Trust in Winterton, along with son-in-law Ross Braithwaite, were looking for something a little more special when they were in the market for a new tractor for... 


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Vedanta appoints Black Mountain mine GM
24th January 2022 By: Donna Slater

Zinc producer Vedanta Zinc International (VZI) has appointed Xolani Qamata Black Mountain mine (BMM) GM, effective January 3. In this role at the Aggeneys, Northern Cape-based operation, he will... 


A mine cart with gold ore mined by Theta Gold
Projects still on track to meet payback target
10th December 2021 By: Halima Frost

Despite facing challenges, such as the drawn-out licensing approval process in South Africa, ASX-listed Theta Gold Mines estimates that a payback target of 13 months for its Theta Gold Mines... 


ETGL expands its logistics business into tractor, motorbike sectors
19th November 2021 By: Irma Venter

ETG Logistics (ETGL) has announced that it is expanding its product and service offering to the farming and automotive sectors. ETGL is the logistics vertical of ETG, a global conglomerate with... 


A continental effort to alleviate Africa’s food crisis through modern agriculture
16th November 2021

Pramod Bagalwadi, Chief Executive Officer - Sub Saharan Africa, DHL Global Forwarding Covid-19, preceded by climate change, has led to severe and widespread increases in global food insecurity,... 


Modern mining infrastructure, innovations to address junior mining, exploration challenges
5th November 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Innovation and technology development to promote and reinvigorate the country’s moribund exploration, emerging and junior mining sector are focused on developing shared infrastructure and... 


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ETGL expands its logistics business into the tractor, motorbike sectors
25th October 2021 By: Irma Venter

ETG Logistics (ETGL) has announced that it is expanding its product and service offering to the farming and automotive sectors. ETGL is the logistics vertical of ETG, a global conglomerate with... 


An image of Marshall Muthen WSP in Africa’s highways, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and rail director
New methods, technology key in driving net zero goal
22nd October 2021 By: Anna Moross

The South African road infrastructure and construction industry can learn from international markets and apply several key lessons on its journey to achieving the goal of net zero, ensuring a... 


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Covid accelerates 4IR, women in mining progress
22nd October 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Women have gradually become formal participants in the mining industry, which has resulted in their having to deal with various challenges, and although the industry has improved in its identifying... 


Consultancy emphasises the role of employees as mines modernise
8th October 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

To reap the full benefits of mining modernisation in South Africa, the industry needs to start with its people rather than the technologies, says business consulting firm OIM Consulting MD Arjen de... 


Fendt South Africa adds new mid-horsepower Fendt Vario range in Vineyard, Fruit, Orchard and Standard configuration
6th October 2021

Fendt South Africa has extended its product offering with the latest generation of the Fendt 200 VFPS Vario specialist tractor series, which comes with the intuitive FendtONE operating concept,... 


Fast and safe transport on the factory floor
18th May 2021

Jaqueline, Chiara and Sepp have been helping Philips Austria GmbH in Klagenfurt, Austria, with the internal transport of materials for the past two years. They are very unusual colleagues, because... 


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