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Eskom Group CE Dan Marokane
No loadshedding foreseen this summer, as Eskom generation recovery plan boosts its performance
5th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom forecasts no loadshedding during the summer from September 1, to March 31, 2026, as supply and demand interventions have added about 4 000 MW of extra capacity to... 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive Chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.
ARM highlights need for South Africans to work together to make country better place
5th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The need for South Africa to attract investment as a globally competitive investment destination was highlighted on Friday by Dr Patrice Motsepe, the executive chairperson of African Rainbow... 


transmission lines
4 200 MW SAPP deficit underscores urgency of regional power integration – Graham-Maré
5th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Although the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) faces a series of significant obstacles – such as insufficient transmission infrastructure; drought conditions affecting hydropower plants; theft and... 


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Local transformers supplied to Mozambique
5th September 2025

Electrical power solutions provider Trafo Power Solutions asserts that its latest project highlights its ability to provide specialised transformer solutions suited to the rigorous conditions of... 


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Wider range of UV laser products available
5th September 2025

Industrial laser solutions company Laserax has launched a new line of UV lasers offering a wide power range and full ultrafast pulse capabilities. The new UV laser line features the Linear UV laser... 


Fortress increases total full-year distributions to R1.9bn
5th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment company (REIC) Fortress Real Estate Investments has increased its total distributions for the financial year ended June 30 by 9.4% year-on-year to R1.9-billion.... 


The Powertrack PT Pro ST-08E mobile triple-deck screen offers versatile performance while eliminating diesel costs
Leading the charge towards fully electric mobile crushers and screens
5th September 2025

As contractors in southern Africa seek to reduce operating costs to remain competitive, the recent arrival of the fully electric Powertrack range from Athos Crushing and Screening unlocks a new era... 


To meet increasingly stringent health and safety standards, Dezzi Equipment has partnered with Booyco Engineering to equip its machines with customised HVAC systems
Dezzi and Booyco Engineering tackle heat and dust head-on
5th September 2025

As health and safety standards in mining and related industries become increasingly stringent, heavy equipment manufacturer Dezzi Equipment is ensuring compliance by equipping its machines with... 


The Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy in Vanderbijlpark
VUT, Standard Bank to devise practical green hydrogen solutions through new research centre
5th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Standard Bank and the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) have officially launched the Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy, on VUT’s campus in Vanderbijlpark. The partners aim to advance... 


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Ensuring the correct lubrication of worm gears
5th September 2025

Worm gears are designed to transmit motion and power between nonintersecting shafts, such as shafts at right angles to each other, and are used in conveyor belts, industrial machinery, automation... 


Uranium demand set to surge 28% by 2030 as nuclear power gains momentum, WNA says
Uranium demand set to surge 28% by 2030 as nuclear power gains momentum, WNA says
5th September 2025 By: Reuters

Uranium demand for nuclear reactors is expected to jump by almost 30% in the next five years as more governments rely on nuclear power to meet zero-carbon targets, the World Nuclear Association... 


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Electricity tariffs in the spotlight again
5th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the reaction to a R54-billion behind-closed-doors settlement agreement between the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) and power... 


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Prieska Power funding, optimised pure rare earth product, Africa's mineral endowments in focus
5th September 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the funding for the Prieska Power Reserve Project; the exceptionally pure rare earth product that has been optimised in a Johannesburg lab; and the... 


Bannerman signs first uranium supply deals
Bannerman signs first uranium supply deals
5th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Bannerman Energy announced on Friday that it had signed its first uranium supply agreements, securing contracts with two major North American power utilities to deliver one-million... 


Indian coal prices to be lower after tax revision, industry officials say
5th September 2025 By: Reuters

Coal prices in India will fall after revisions to taxes on the fuel that generates nearly 75% of the country's electricity, industry officials and analysts said, as a higher consumption tax is... 


A massive refinery that Kiloton has offered its services to
Specialised equipment cuts downtime in refining sector
5th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

As a certified authorised distributor of Enerpac, Bosch, AME, HEMS, and Ridgid, providing industrial tooling and hydraulic solutions, Kiloton Hydraulics Pneumatics Tools & Abrasives is helping... 


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Smelter rebirth bodes well for local beneficiation
5th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The acquisition of Metalloys by Menar Capital and Ntiso Investment Holdings signifies a move towards revitalising the manganese alloy industry in South Africa, which has experienced a decline in... 


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Subscriptions-based power model helps shore up energy security
5th September 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Solar energy solutions company GoSolr is giving schools and small- and medium-sized businesses access to subscription-based solar power, thereby reducing their reliance on the national grid for... 


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EMS solutions reduce grid pressure, enhance supply
5th September 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Innovations in solar energy, such as off-grid energy solutions company Blockpower’s Blackbox, an energy management system (EMS), allow for energy savings and cost-efficiency, as well as system... 


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Solar trade bolsters supply, promotes cost-efficiency
5th September 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The growing trade of solar power by independent power producers (IPPs) is playing a pivotal role in South Africa’s rapidly deregulating electricity market. By diversifying the energy mix and... 


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Solar panel lifting product simplifies solar system installation
5th September 2025

The solar energy market is surging in South Africa – particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors – as businesses seek cost-effective, sustainable solutions to manage rising electricity... 


LOWERING POWER CONSUMPTION
Rand Refinery has taken a multi-pronged approach to reducing energy consumption, including deploying energy-efficient lighting, variable-speed drives, high-efficiency equipment and power factor correction systems
Precious metals refinery hones efficiency initiatives
5th September 2025 By: Donna Slater

As Africa’s only London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery-accredited precious metals refinery, Germiston, South Africa-based Rand Refinery is implementing initiatives to enhance its energy... 


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Renewables investments bolster growth despite dim infrastructure outlook
5th September 2025

As South Africa grapples with ongoing electricity shortages and a heavy reliance on ageing coal-fired power plants, renewable energy remains critical to ensuring long-term energy security and... 


Asset reliability improved with AI monitoring tech
5th September 2025 By: Donna Slater

A new offering that brings intelligent, real-time visual monitoring into the maintenance and reliability space – enabling the early detection of issues such as refractory wear, conveyor damage and... 


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Miner undertakes smelter, solar expansion
5th September 2025 By: Lynne Davies

With the commissioning of a $360-million smelter expansion project and the first 35 MW phase of its $37-million solar PV power programme having been finalised, platinum mining company Zimplats has... 


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Decision time
5th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Developments in the South African steel industry offer a glimpse into the pressures being faced by the manufacturing sector as a whole, and the likely industrial and trade policy responses to those... 


Non Ferrous Metal Works Group
Non Ferrous Metal Works Group
5th September 2025

Non Ferrous Metal Works Group (NFM) is one of the major non-ferrous metallurgical undertakings in Southern Africa. Established in 1947 and employing over 300 people, NFM is a family-owned business... 


Machinery Exchange
Machinery Exchange
5th September 2025

About us Machinery Exchange was founded in 1954 as a Private Limited company, with the purpose of trading after-market parts to the earthmoving industry. 


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Marula Green Power plant, South Africa
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Palabora Mining Company and Mzansi Energy Consortium plan to build a 132 MWp of solar PV capacity, 


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Electra battery recycling facility, Canada
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Electra Battery Metals is developing a modular lithium-ion battery recycling facility as part of its integrated Battery Materials Park strategy.  


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Harmony Gold renewable-energy programme, South Africa – update
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Harmony has broken ground at the 100 MW renewable-energy solar plant, which is being built at Moab Khotsong. 


Image of Kayelekera mine
Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Lotus Resources announced on September 1 that it had produced the first batch of uranium. 


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Prieska Power Reserve project, South Africa – update
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Project development funding is being partly sourced from the German Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation, which has also approved development funding to... 


Mining equipment at the Valentine gold project
Valentine gold project, Canada – update
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Equinox Gold has started processing ore at its Valentine gold mine. 


Image of solar panel sunshine
Wonderfontein Solar Plant, South Africa – update
5th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Ndalamo Resources has started project development. 


Aussie juniors hail Côte d’Ivoire as 'premier' West African jurisdiction
4th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Côte d’Ivoire’s emergence as West Africa’s premier gold investment destination took centre stage on day two of the Africa Down Under conference in Perth, with several Australian companies... 


BCG project leader Lindokuhle Shongwe.
Unleash Africa's energy, critical minerals to uplift continent, Boston Consulting exhorts
4th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

With the world's energy transition accelerating and nations scrambling to secure resilient supply chains, Africa has what the world needs. In fact, the continent is seen to be in pole position to... 


Simplicity, scalability, and sustainability – SaaS energy management for small business
Simplicity, scalability, and sustainability – SaaS energy management for small business
4th September 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric Retail and franchising are fast paced; a world where margins are tight and expectations sky-high. For those small-format retail... 


An energy secure Africa starts with the beneficiation of critical mineral resources
4th September 2025

By: Shirley Webber, Managing Executive -  Resources & Energy, Absa CIB and B20: Energy Mix and Just Transition Task Force Member As an excellent conductor of electricity, copper is used in the... 


Zimile unveils new brand identity, establishing innovation and energy business units
Zimile unveils new brand identity, establishing innovation and energy business units
4th September 2025

As part of its rebranding, multi-disciplinary consulting engineering and built environment firm Zimile has introduced two new business units – Innovation and Energy – that are central to the... 


An Embraer E195-E2
Embraer’s next-generation airliners certified in South Africa
4th September 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazil-based major global aerospace group Embraer has announced that both its E190-E2 and E195-E2 smaller single-aisle airliners have been type certified by the South African Civil Aviation... 


Guinea Planning and International Cooperation Minister Ismael Nabe.
Guinea the 'most Australian' country in Africa
4th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A new chapter in Guinea's economic future is finally unfolding, as the West African nation sees the world's largest undeveloped high-grade iron-ore deposit, Simandou, come to fruition. Guinea’s... 


Vertiv Expands Rack PDU Portfolio for High-Density Computing Applications for AI and HPC Deployments in North America and EMEA
Vertiv Expands Rack PDU Portfolio for High-Density Computing Applications for AI and HPC Deployments in North America and EMEA
4th September 2025

A global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the new Vertiv™ PowerIT rack power distribution units (PDU), an extension of the Vertiv PowerIT product line. These models are... 


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