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Chris Currie, Service Line Manager at FLS
New FLS NexGen polyurethane changes the game in screen media
11th February 2025

After a rigorous three year testing period, FLS used Electra Mining 2024 to officially launch its NexGen polyurethane, a heavy duty and hard wearing screen panel for large particle applications.... 


A Ray of Yellow in a Black Sky-  PYRUM & VEGA partner for Sustainable Tyre Recycling
A Ray of Yellow in a Black Sky- PYRUM & VEGA partner for Sustainable Tyre Recycling
31st January 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) PYRUM Innovations is based in Saarland, Germany and has set the tyre recycling process ablaze with its innovative approach to repurposing old tyres into valuable raw materials... 


Reliability, ease of maintenance key for critical mill pumps
31st January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Considerations of reliability, high levels of support and ease of maintenance are key when selecting mill pumps for mining operations, says Weir’s WARMAN pump products GM Marnus Koorts. The... 


Liberia anticipates new minerals discovery will draw $3bn
29th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Liberia expects to attract $3-billion in investment after the discovery of new minerals, President Joseph Boakai said. Studies conducted over five decades and funded by the Chinese show the iron... 


Vesconite bearings excel in harsh environments
Vesconite bearings excel in harsh environments
27th January 2025

A US original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has integrated Vesconite low-friction wear-resistant materials into its product lines for several decades. This is according to a seasoned OEM pump... 


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Sandvik Rock Processing powers Africa’s mines with advanced crushing and screening solutions
24th January 2025

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions plays a pivotal role in Africa’s mining and quarrying sectors by delivering advanced, high performance crushing and screening equipment. Catering to the... 


Dr Mehran Zarrebini
Mathe Group reaches 1m tyre recycling milestone; targets further investment
22nd January 2025 By: Irma Venter

KwaZulu-Natal-based radial truck tyre recycler, Mathe Group, has processed its one-millionth radial truck tyre, bringing the total amount of rubber crumb produced for re-use in industrial and... 


Monitoring belt speed is essential for maintaining optimal flow. Accurate measurements help identify potential issues and improve overall efficiency
Overcoming sticky challenges in material transfer systems
21st January 2025

Handling sticky materials in mining and minerals processing can create significant obstacles from equipment blockages and excessive wear to increased maintenance and operational inefficiencies.... 


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... 


Following hot on the heels of its distribution agreement with Sandvik Rock Processing, S&R Enterprises has delivered the first Sandvik machine – for a coal mining customer in South Africa
First crusher for Sandvik-S&R partnership
15th January 2025

In a promising start to S&R Enterprises’ mandate as a Sandvik Rock Processing distributor, its first Sandvik mobile jaw crusher has been delivered to a mining contractor on a coal operation in... 


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Mini excavators take hold in construction industry
9th January 2025

The smaller size and manageability of mini excavators allows for work in confined spaces and traversing paved areas without damaging infrastructure. The units are also easy to transport and are... 


Continental ups share of renewable, recycled material in its tyres, aims for 40%-plus by 2030
Continental ups share of renewable, recycled material in its tyres, aims for 40%-plus by 2030
13th December 2024 By: Irma Venter

Continental Tires is increasing the proportion of recycled materials in its tyres. More tyre plants have now been converted to use polyester fabric made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate... 


VIABLE ALTERNATIVE
The bolted tank design is now recognised as a viable alternative to traditional welded tanks
New tank design prevalence gaining momentum
13th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

A new bolted-tank design is gaining momentum in tailings retreatment operations, offering significant improvements in cost savings, construction time and operational efficiency. This design,... 


Manufacturing production increases 0.8% y/y in October – Stats SA
10th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Statistics agency Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has revealed that manufacturing production increased by 0.8% year-on-year in October. The largest positive contributions came from petroleum,... 


Vesconite Hilube line shaft bushings have proven successful in seawater lift pumps and oil waste-disposal pumps on the Gulf Coast
Vesconite Hilube revolutionises pump performance on the Gulf Coast
9th December 2024

One of Vesconite Bearings’ innovative bushing materials, Vesconite Hilube, has assisted a US pump manufacturing company on the Gulf Coast in coping with its harsh and highly corrosive operating... 


Transnet locomotives
Robust debate unveils complexities of resetting South Africa's logistics system
6th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Private- and public-sector representatives have, this week, emphasised that there are potential solutions to South Africa's logistics problems and bottlenecks, that funding is limited and that... 


JMP Group: South Africa’s premier supplier of automotive NVH solutions
JMP Group: South Africa’s premier supplier of automotive NVH solutions
6th December 2024

With deep roots in South Africa’s manufacturing sector, JMP Group is a trusted supplier of high-quality noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) solutions to the automotive industry and is one of the... 


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Mini machines still going strong
29th November 2024

Defined by their compact size, manoeuvrability and versatility, Wacker Neuson's range of mini and compact excavators are designed for the challenging environments of Africa’s construction and... 


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Coal ash liability can be asset for multiple industries
29th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 


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Coal ash liability can be asset for multiple industries
29th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 


United Heavy Lift Fresh berthed at the Durban Container Terminal with crowd of workers in front
Durban Container Terminal receives first shipment of new rubber-tyred gantry crane components
26th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

The motor vessel United Heavy Lift Fresh berthed at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 1 last week to deliver the first nine of 16 Liebherr rubber-tyred gantry crane (RTG) component batches.... 


Seifsa awards recognise dedicated efforts of companies in the steel sector
22nd November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa's (Seifsa's) 2024 Awards for Excellence highlighted the diverse work of companies in the metals and... 


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New boots provide high temperature, voltage protection
25th October 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Safety equipment supplier Dromex continues to meet end-user requirements by providing them with “complete head-to-toe” safety solutions through two new styles in its footwear range – the Dromex... 


Kal Tire VP Southern Africa John Martin
ESG targets are prioritising the need for mining tyre circularity
24th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Stockpiles of mining tyres are beginning to weigh heavily on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets of mining companies. Large tyre accumulations visible at some mining operations... 


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... 


analytica Lab Africa back in SA in 2025
15th October 2024

analytica Lab Africa, the only trade show in South Africa for the laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics sectors, will be back in Johannesburg from 8 - 10 July, 2025,... 


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Prothane Industrial
11th October 2024

In existence since July 1990, Prothane Industrial started production with castable polyurethane products, expanding later to high tech polyurethane spraying products, rubber lining and various... 


Manufacturing records contraction in overall output for August
10th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Statistics South Africa reports that the country’s manufacturing production decreased by 1.2% year-on-year in August, with the largest negative contributors having been motor vehicles, parts and... 


An illegal gold mining operation in Ghana
Ghana's wildcat gold mining booms, poisoning people and nature
7th October 2024 By: Reuters

At an unlicensed gold mine in Ghana, men in t-shirts, shorts and rubber boots wade through pools of muddy water laced with mercury, pull out rocks with bare hands and operate a rickety sluice as... 


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Next-generation four-stroke rammers launched
4th October 2024

Two new four-stroke rammers, known for improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and lower operating costs, have been launched to the South African market. The new models are said to represent a... 


INCIDENT PREVENTION
Tru-Trac Rollers introduced the Rip Prevent+ system to detect and mitigate conveyor belt rips and anomalies
Conveyor tech ups efficiency in crushing, screening
4th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa event, conveyor specialists Tru-Trac Rollers unveiled a suite of advanced conveyor technologies designed to enhance materials handling and optimise the... 


NEW STANDARD
Screening media plays a critical role in optimising productivity and material quality in mining and quarrying
Market entry met with positive response
4th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The reception to screening solutions provider Sandvik Rock Processing’s entry into the screening media market in Africa has been positive, says Africa regional manager for screening media and wear... 


An image of a worker installing the Super-Screw
Latest range improves belt joining processes
4th October 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Through many years of development and refinement, France-based conveyor component solutions developer MLT GROUP South Africa showcased its new range of Super-Screw conveyor belt splicing products... 


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South African electricity sector’s migration to multimarket structure under way
4th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's energy market was liberalising and evolving, with State efforts to establish a stable and effective framework and moving at pace on energy transition matters, along with... 


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South African electricity sector’s migration to multimarket structure under way
4th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's energy market was liberalising and evolving, with State efforts to establish a stable and effective framework and moving at pace on energy transition matters, along with... 


An image showing waste tyres for recycling
Redisa initiates court action over Waste Tyre Management Plan
25th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Nonprofit organisation the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (Redisa) has approached the Pretoria High Court to review and set aside government’s Industry Waste Tyre... 


Multotec exhibited innovative integrated solutions at Electra Mining Africa, demonstrating its flexibility and technical expertise
Multotec exhibited innovative integrated solutions at Electra Mining Africa, demonstrating its flexibility and technical expertise
16th September 2024

In the evolving world of mining and mineral processing, Multotec remains steadfast in its commitment to driving innovation through research and development. This dedication was highlighted at... 


Pump innovations in wastewater treatment to ensure water security, sustainability
Pump innovations in wastewater treatment to ensure water security, sustainability
3rd September 2024

Wastewater treatment is a crucial step in the quest for global water security. Vast quantities of domestic, agricultural and industrial wastewater go untreated every day, compounding the scarcity... 


Van Dyck Flooring achieves respected Global GreenTag certification
Van Dyck Flooring achieves respected Global GreenTag certification
2nd September 2024

Flooring products manufactured by Van Dyck, a sister company to radial truck recycler Mathe Group, have been certified by Global GreenTag, one of the world’s most scientifically advanced product... 


Gates upgrades bandless V-belts with new EE composition and move to Europe
Gates upgrades bandless V-belts with new EE composition and move to Europe
30th August 2024

Revitalized, reengineered, and relabelled, Gates's new generation of Super HC MN and Tri-Power V-belts offer improved performance and better availability with excellent value. Gates (NYSE: GTES), a... 


Image of workers in factory manufacturing rubber linings for pumps
Rubber linings save pump costs
30th August 2024

Pumps that handle large particles are prone to wear and frequent downtime as a result of particle abrasion. Using rubber linings in these pumps has shown cost savings on components and maintenance,... 


Australia’s nuisance tariffs
30th August 2024 By: Riaan de Lange

I vividly recall a time when the radio held proud place – front and centre – on the dining room table. It was also a time when radio pledges were the order of the day. Pledgers were given the... 


Klüber Lubrication
23rd August 2024

Together Beyond Lubrication Without specialty lubricants, many aspects of our technical world would grind to a halt. Drive units would fail, machines would stop producing, and water wouldn't flow... 


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For over 60 years, VEGA has provided industry-leading products for the measurement of level, density, weight and pressure. As the inventor of the...

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BOVA cemented their reputation in Africa by delivering high quality engineering through their range of safety footwear. 21 years after producing...

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Flatproofing tire technology engineered to perform in extreme mining environments.

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