https://newsletter.en.creamermedia.com

Receive our free daily newsletter:

A photo showing the damage to a chimney at Kusile's Unit 1
Kusile Unit 1 shut after chimney suffers severe damage
3rd November 2022 By: News24Wire

Severe damage to a chimney at Kusile is the latest blow to the beleaguered power station. On Wednesday, Eskom said that the flue gas duct at Unit 1 of the Mpumalanga power station "failed" in two... 


Safety comes first
28th October 2022

Specialist industrial products and services provider INDUSTRI Tools & Equipment offers a comprehensive range of personal protective equipment (PPE), to assist industry in creating a healthy and... 


A photo of vehicles parked at a port for export
Inaugural South Africa Auto Week highlights sector’s significance on continent  
26th October 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretary-general Wamkele Mene has said the automotive sector is at the heart of Africa’s industrialisation and can play a vital part in the global... 


Picture of Multotec's exhibition stand at Electra Mining Africa
Innovative equipment and solutions on show
14th October 2022

Minerals processing group Multotec had a range of products on display at the recently held Electra Mining Africa exhibition. The company highlights its pulping chute as a potential “game changer”... 


An image depicting the one-piece liner in fragments
One-piece liner unveiled at Electra Mining
14th October 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Heavy duty slurry pump manufacturer Schurco Slurry released its new rubber one-piece cover plate liner – installed in the cover plate of a pump – at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition,... 


Former Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse
Mpho Phalatse tells court City of Joburg sitting where she was removed was 'unlawful'
4th October 2022 By: News24Wire

Former Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse has asked the High Court to set aside decisions taken by Dada Morero in the interest of justice because he was unlawfully appointed as the new mayor.... 


DTIC pleased with progress at Richards Bay titanium dioxide pigment plant
27th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The government is pleased with progress made at the titanium dioxide pigment manufacturing plant, based at the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone, in KwaZulu-Natal, Trade, Industry and... 


Weir Minerals Africa regional MD Rajen Govender
Weir Minerals Africa has big plans for Electra Mining
7th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Equipment and solutions provider Weir Minerals Africa, which enjoyed excellent attendance at its stand at the last Electra Mining Africa in 2018, will once again be exhibiting its extensive range... 


CEO Alan Fanton
Roytec credits diversification for business growth, sustainability
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

International equipment supplier Roytec Global has seen an increase in tendering activity, with a significant increase in its global pipeline, largely owing to its diversification in terms of... 


Sumitomo Rubber SA launches accredited training to drive success of township entrepreneurs
1st September 2022

Following the success of the Dunlop Container project, established in 2012 to drive sustainable township entrepreneurship and promote safety on the road, Sumitomo Rubber SA (SRSA), manufacturer of... 


ON SITE Weir Minerals’ GEHO positive displacement pump installed in the tailings section at a fluorspar application
Minerals processing equipment firm bolsters capacity to better serve Africa
24th August 2022

Minerals processing equipment firm Weir Minerals Africa, which enjoyed excellent attendance at its stand at the last Electra Mining Africa in 2018, will once be exhibiting its range of equipment at... 


Image of 3 products available from Fawkes Thermal Manufacturing
Local thermal insulation fills the gap in SA market
23rd August 2022

A range of thermal insulation products such as expansion joints, thermal insulation jackets, fire blankets, high temperature sealing, and boiler joint gaskets are now available from local... 


JV company offering complete thermoplastic piping system solutions
JV company offering complete thermoplastic piping system solutions
22nd August 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

South African joint venture (JV) company African Pipes, Valves & Fittings (APVF) Piping Systems offers a complete thermoplastic piping system for the industrial, gas and mining markets. The JV... 


Image of the Goodyear, Lockheed Martin lunar concept vehicle
Goodyear joins Lockheed Martin to develop lunar mobility vehicle
22nd August 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company will join Lockheed Martin in its development of a lunar mobility vehicle, with the tyre manufacturer to focus on the vehicle’s tyres. Goodyear supplied essential... 


A large shipping vessel with gantry cranes and materials handling equipment is the first vessel to dock at the new Lekki port in Nigeria
Major milestone achieved
19th August 2022

In what has been described as a major milestone and a significant boost ahead of the start of port operations, Lekki deep sea port, on July 1, 2022, took delivery of three Super Post Panamax ship... 


Rand notes
Customs duty decision delays are hampering billions of rands in investment, says advisory
16th August 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Consultancy XA Global Trade Advisors says billions of rands in revenue have been lost to the fiscus owing to long overdue customs duty decision-making, while also having more far-reaching... 


Manufacturing output down 3.5% y/y in June
11th August 2022 By: Donna Slater

Manufacturing production in South Africa decreased by 3.5% year-on-year in June, primarily brought down by the motor vehicles, parts and accessories, and other transport equipment sector, which... 


Rocla and Technicrete score at CMA awards
29th July 2022

The 2022 Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) honoured both Rocla and Technicrete with Engineering Excellence Awards in the Infrastructure and Paving Categories. Group Marketing and... 


6 Tips to keep your home warm this winter and boost your savings
29th July 2022

With rising living costs top of mind, you may be wondering how to keep your home warm without spending too much money. It’s a challenge to stay cosy without paying astronomical energy bills every... 


Increased import duties will help local industry compete against dumped goods – SATMC
29th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industry association the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) says more than 70% of tyres sold by its members are produced in South Africa. It further notes that its application to... 


Rocla supplies 19 kms of HDPE pipes for Polokwane Waste Water Treatment plant
29th July 2022

Waste water treatment plants play a crucial role in the removal of contaminants from wastewater and sewage in order for its conversion into an effluent that can be returned to the water cycle in an... 


Associations worry import tariff increases will add to rising transport costs
26th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The road transport and freight industries, as well as the Tyre Importers Association of South Africa (Tiasa), are opposing an application brought to the International Trade Administration... 


Image of Hägglunds Fusion – a compact, all-in-one hydraulic drive solution
All-in-one hydraulic drive solution for confined spaces
26th July 2022

Hägglunds Drives South Africa has recently introduced Fusion, which it says is the most compact drive in its range. This all-in-one hydraulic drive solution is designed to meet high demands in... 


Disinfectants, sanitizers, & Vehicle care I&I cleaning chemicals will see healthy growth through 2026
22nd July 2022

Disinfectants and sanitizers will register among the fastest gains in the global industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning chemicals market through 2026, finds a new Freedonia Group analysis: An... 


Optimised sealing performance signed, sealed and delivered with SKF radial shaft seals
19th July 2022

Owing to their innovative design, SKF’s HMS55 and HMSA10 metric rubber outside diameter (OD) radial shaft seals offer optimised sealing performance, extended service life and excellent oil... 


Saving on repair costs using automotive DIY adhesives
18th July 2022

A range of versatile, high-performance DIY adhesive products for the automotive sector is available from Pratley. The range is ideal for various quick, on-the-spot automotive repairs, especially... 


Manufacturing output decreases by 2.3% y/y in May
12th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

Manufacturing production decreased by 2.3% year-on-year in May, brought down by the industries of motor vehicles, parts and accessories and other transport equipment which declined 19.2%, and... 


BHP's Spence operation in Chile
BHP working on carbon neutrality at Spence
11th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Major BHP will take delivery of the world’s first carbon neutral conveyor belt at its Spence copper mine, in Chile, as part of an exclusive pilot project with China’s Wuxi Boton. The two companies... 


Image of Melco rollers, idlers, pulleys and motorised pulleys for heavy duty belt conveyors
Local manufacturer offers wide range of conveying equipment
9th July 2022

Local conveyor equipment manufacturer Melco, supplies rollers, idlers, pulleys and motorised pulleys for heavy duty belt conveyors in quarries and mining applications, as well as rollers, drum... 


A large mobile valve testing instrument owned by Brimis Engineering on display at a launch event
Pumps project under way
8th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Industrial valves and pumps specialists Brimis Engineering has been subcontracted by customised water treatment solutions provider Aqua Pro Solutions to size, recommend and supply new pumps for the... 


Weir Minerals Africa has big plans for Electra Mining
4th July 2022

Weir Minerals Africa, which enjoyed excellent attendance at its stand at the last Electra Mining Africa in 2018, will once again be exhibiting its extensive range of minerals processing equipment... 


Dealing with fire risk in a mining environment
30th June 2022

Mining vehicles such as excavators, haul trucks and even drag lines are high-value assets that operate in arduous conditions where there is a high fire risk. This means that pre-shift and weekly... 


Dealing with fire risk in a mining environment
28th June 2022

Mining vehicles such as excavators, haul trucks and even drag lines are high-value assets that operate in arduous conditions where there is a high fire risk. This means that pre-shift and weekly... 


Gold rises as G7 nations plan to ban bullion imports from Russia
27th June 2022 By: Reuters

Gold prices gained on Monday, as news of some Western nations planning to officially ban imports of the metal from Russia for its invasion of Ukraine sparked some interest in bullion. Spot gold... 


Global growth for proven Multotec trommel screens
21st June 2022

The demand for trommel screens is picking up globally, contributing to the growing international footprint of South Africa-based minerals processing equipment specialist Multotec. According to... 


Technicrete and Rocla chosen for Eye of the South Estate project
21st June 2022

Set amongst the unspoilt rolling hills, grass and woodlands that surround the Eikenhof, Midvaal area, south of Johannesburg, the Eye of Africa Golf and Residential Estate has been developed to... 


Improved commodity prices spur AFS knife gate valve demand
Improved commodity prices spur AFS knife gate valve demand
19th June 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Improved commodity prices have resulted in increased demand for knife gate valves from slurry-related valves manufacturer Abrasive Flow Solutions (AFS), in Gauteng, as mining houses upgrade... 


Corrocoat SA
Corrocoat SA
10th June 2022

With more than 35 years of experience, coupled with over a million square metres of successfully applied ultra-heavy-duty chemical, abrasion and impact-resistant coatings and linings, all... 


Manufacturing output for April ‘worse than expected’
9th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Manufacturing production decreased by 7.8% year-on-year in April, with the single largest drag on output being the motor vehicles, parts and accessories and other transport equipment sector,... 


Weir Minerals Africa opens labs for foundry and rubber plant at Isando
8th June 2022

Boosting manufacturing quality and consistency at Weir Minerals Africa’s Isando foundry and rubber plant, two laboratories recently opened their doors at the company’s facility near Johannesburg.... 


An image showing the sectors contributing most to South Africa's GDP
GDP returns to pre-pandemic levels, up 1.9% q/q in the first quarter
7th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports that the country’s seasonally-adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 1.9% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of the year, driven primarily by... 


Picture supplied.
Circular economy prompting steel, oil, carbon recovery from end-of-life mine truck tyres
6th June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Highest and best use of ultra-large end-of-life mine truck tyres is being brought about by a change to the model in which resources are mined, made into products, and then become waste. Just one of... 


TAKE COVER
The Dunlop Sure Truck Tyre Insurance provides fleet owners with peace of mind that s/he will be covered, should a tyre be lost for any unforeseen reason
Truck tyre insurance a local first
3rd June 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Dunlop Tyres manufacturer and distributor Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) says it is the first tyre manufacturer in South Africa to launch truck tyre insurance. As of April, the company... 


6
7
8

Showroom

Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD
Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD

For over 30 years, Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD has been designing, manufacturing, supplying and maintaining specialist...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
SABAT
SABAT

From batteries for boats and jet skis, to batteries for cars and quad bikes, SABAT Batteries has positioned itself as the lifestyle battery of...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
AutoX
AutoX

We are dedicated to business excellence and innovation.

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Alcohol Breathalysers
Alcohol Breathalysers

Supplier & Distributor of the Widest Range of Accurate & Easy-to-Use Alcohol Breathalysers

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Rittal
Rittal

Rittal is a world leading provider of top-quality integrated systems for enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure and...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
AQS Liquid Transfer
AQS Liquid Transfer

AxFlow AQS Liquid Transfer (Pty) Ltd is an Importer and Distributor of Pumps in Southern Africa

VISIT SHOWROOM 

Latest Multimedia

sponsored by

Astec showcases benefits of modular plants
Astec showcases benefits of modular plants
11th June 2025

Option 1 (equivalent of R125 a month):

Receive a weekly copy of Creamer Media's Engineering News & Mining Weekly magazine
(print copy for those in South Africa and e-magazine for those outside of South Africa)
Receive daily email newsletters
Access to full search results
Access archive of magazine back copies
Access to Projects in Progress
Access to ONE Research Report of your choice in PDF format

Option 2 (equivalent of R375 a month):

All benefits from Option 1
PLUS
Access to Creamer Media's Research Channel Africa for ALL Research Reports, in PDF format, on various industrial and mining sectors including Electricity; Water; Energy Transition; Hydrogen; Roads, Rail and Ports; Coal; Gold; Platinum; Battery Metals; etc.

Already a subscriber?

Forgotten your password?

MAGAZINE & ONLINE

SUBSCRIBE

RESEARCH CHANNEL AFRICA

SUBSCRIBE

CORPORATE PACKAGES

CLICK FOR A QUOTATION







pqt: 0.423s - ct: 0.679s - 519pq - 14rq
Subscribe Now