Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is assembling a committee of experts to advise him on the role that nuclear could play in South Africa’s future supply before issuing a new... 

Schneider Electric South Africa is pleased to unveil its latest PrismaSeT range of new-generation power distribution switchboards which offers unrivalled modularity and minimum assembly time, even... 

This week we profile Dirk Steinberg, CEO and financial director of Kwikspace Modular Buildings, a fabricator of modular buildings and components for sales and rental markets across various industries 

Solar power integration, through PV, concentrated solar power (CSP) technology in specific applications, and hybrid solutions including battery energy storage systems (BESS), is crucial in South... 

A pilot batch of fuel elements has successfully passed acceptance tests. 

South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) expects to finalise nuclear-procurement consultations in the coming two to three months before approaching the regulator for its... 

A senior US government official has welcomed the recent agreement between Ghana and US nuclear companies NuScale Power and Regnum Technology Group, to develop a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR)... 

Power train solutions company SEW-EURODRIVE has announced that it is rolling out a wider selection of planetary drives as part of its ‘close the loop’ strategy, geared at servicing more industry... 

Magnetic drive pumps are generally used in industries that handle hazardous or highly valuable liquids, where the prevention of leakage is paramount. Traditionally, mechanical seals are used in the... 

Ghana on Thursday signed an agreement with a US developer for a nuclear reactor using technology from NuScale Power, the US State Department said on Thursday, as the country seeks its first atomic... 

Electra Mining Africa is a recognised highlight on the mining and industrial events calendar. Local and international companies are gearing up to take advantage of the opportunity to meet... 

Engineering firm Phasecon Mining has announced the culmination of a groundbreaking three-year research and development (R&D) project that has pushed the boundaries of carbon regeneration... 

By implementing innovative energy solutions that combine traditional and renewable-energy sources, particularly in regions such as South Africa, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of... 

With the world still adapting to post-pandemic consumer demand for farm-to-plate freshness, variety and convenience, pumps manufacturer Verder notes there are two factors that continue to drive... 

The board of Kumba Iron Ore has approved a further R7.6-billion investment in ultrahigh dense media separation (UHDMS) processing technology at the Sishen mine, in the Northern Cape. This follows... 

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, visitors will be attracted to the Weir stand by innovations such as the Weir modular wheeled plant (WMWP), a fully mobile crushing and screening... 

State-owned electricity utility Eskom is focusing on reducing coal intensity and expanding renewable energy as part of its commitment to a sustainable future. This shift in strategy prioritises... 

Platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome co-producer Tharisa Minerals has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the procurement of wheeled renewable energy for its Tharisa... 

Clients in the platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome sectors continue to hold a significant market share for opencast mining, bulk materials handling, and drilling and blasting service provider... 

Automation company SEW-EURODRIVE has expanded its presence at Electra Mining Africa with added exhibition space in Hall 7, showcasing its innovations in automation and electronics. This complements... 

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... 

With so much innovation to see, SEW-EURODRIVE has expanded its presence at Electra Mining Africa this year, adding exhibition space in Hall 7 to showcase its advancements in automation and... 

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, visitors will be attracted to the Weir stand by innovations such as the Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP), a fully mobile crushing and screening... 

Mercedes-Benz Vans South Africa (MBVSA) has launched the fully electric Sprinter (eSprinter) panel van in the local market. The eSprinter is available in standard- and long-wheel base, with pricing... 

The electronic detonator assembly plant of blasting and mining solutions provider BME, in the Kalgoorie area of Western Australia, is an “exciting” initiative that is strategically positioned to... 

A new range of vibrating screens features an all-bolted construction for longer life. Recently launched by mining technology company Weir, the new screens are designed to meet the most demanding of... 

A system to enhance the safety and performance of magnetic drive pumps used in the local petrochemical, chemical and general industry markets has been launched. Magnetic drive pumps are used in... 

By Devan Pillay, Cluster President, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric “The continent is too large to describe. It is a veritable ocean, a separate planet, a varied, immensely rich cosmos.... 

A recent industrial solutions focused webinar, hosted by global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions Vertiv, provided valuable insights into the challenges faced by,... 

With JSE-listed Copper 360’s Rietberg copper mine, in the Northern Cape, now in production, CEO Jan Nelson says it is a good time for the company to focus on recovering from the major capital... 

By Ben Selier, Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric It reads like a paragraph from a Philip K. Dick Sci-Fi novel; high performance computing (HPC) can perform... 

The revived Rietberg copper mine is on its way to becoming the cash cow of Copper 360, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange AltX company, which last week produced the first copper ore in the O’Kiep... 

Gold miner Akobo Minerals has successfully produced the first gold concentrate at its Segele processing plant, in Ehtiopia. The company started processing low-grade gold ore following a final... 

The behemoth SK6000 land crane being manufactured by heavy lifting and transport specialists Mammoet at its Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands will be launched later this month. The company says... 

Rolls-Royce's small modular reactor design has successfully completed Step 2 of the UK's Generic Design Assessment process. 

African leaders have called for measures and policies that enable a transition from carbon intensive, to low carbon technologies. This will not only safeguard people and the environment, but will... 

( Virtual Showroom )Maintaining stormwater systems in inner-city Johannesburg can be tricky. There’s often no space to manoeuvre a truck-mounted jetting vehicle and sometimes jetting needs to take... 

Vertiv™ MegaMod™ CoolChip solution integrates best-in-class technologies, including high-density liquid cooling, to deliver turnkey AI critical digital infrastructure up to 50% faster than onsite... 

Angola’s new Cabinda crude oil refinery is on track to start up later this year before ramping up to full first phase production of 30,000 barrels a day by July next year, the plant’s Chief... 

As the mining industry continually seeks ways to enhance safety, efficiency and productivity, Ctrack stands at the forefront with its cutting-edge fleet management solutions. Through a strategic... 

The Segele processing plant is now operational. 

Civil society organisations the Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (Safcei) and Earthlife Africa have launched an application to review and set aside the 2 500 MW new nuclear...