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Exports outstrip demand for locally made mining HVAC solutions
Updated 1 hour 42 minutes ago By: Tracy Klückow

Specialty heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems manufacturer Booyco Engineering is experiencing an uptick in enquiries to supply units for mining vehicles, specifically for the... 


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Fit-for-purpose components ensure safety, high performance
Updated 1 hour 42 minutes ago

To maintain critical safety standards and adhere to current legislation, industrial equipment supplier BMG works closely with engineers in the coal mining sector to select products suited to their... 


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Centre installs new HVAC system
Updated 1 hour 42 minutes ago By: Lynne Davies

The installation of a new heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system has begun at the Bedford Centre shopping mall, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, to meet the operational needs of a new... 


Association drives HVAC-R standards, sustainability
Updated 1 hour 42 minutes ago By: Lynne Davies

As urbanisation drives increased demand for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) in developing countries, the industry faces the challenge of balancing growth with... 


Former Public Protector and Stellenbosch University social justice chair Professor Thuli Madonsela
‘The Vuca world is a lie’ – Madonsela challenges modern leadership mantra
18th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Former Public Protector and Stellenbosch University Law Trust Chair in Social Justice Professor Thuli Madonsela has challenged the popular notion that the present era is uniquely marked by... 


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Companies urged to better understand the importance of ESG
18th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As requirements for environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting become increasingly more stringent, companies in South Africa are urged to better understand the importance of ESG... 


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ATNS signs contract with Embraer Group company to modernise air traffic flow management in South Africa
18th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has signed a contract with Embraer Group company Atech to replace the current air traffic flow management (ATFM) system. The... 


Can connectivity ignite South Africa’s remote economy?
Can connectivity ignite South Africa’s remote economy?
18th September 2025

Kathleen Morris, Product Manager for Satellite at Vox believes that satellite broadband has become the critical layer powering productivity and safety for mega farms, mining and hospitality... 


Standard Bank’s refined footprint: expanding cashless branches, cutting-edge ATMs & drawing non-clients
Standard Bank’s refined footprint: expanding cashless branches, cutting-edge ATMs & drawing non-clients
18th September 2025

As digital adoption accelerates and customer preferences shift, Standard Bank is transforming its branch and ATM network to meet the moment. The bank, which has more than 4,100 points of... 


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Rock and mineral mine achieves significant cost savings with Multotec’s side-tension PU mats
18th September 2025

One of the challenges faced by rock and mineral mining operations is that the extraction and processing of these materials often involve rigorous demands on equipment, particularly in the screening... 


From prevention to protection — your fire safety solutions in one place
From prevention to protection — your fire safety solutions in one place
18th September 2025

The Western Cape’s varied landscapes and rapid urban development bring with them a range of fire safety challenges. From densely populated city centres to remote industrial sites, and from heritage... 


When Purpose Meets Solar Power:  Collaboration Brings More Than Power to Children’s Village
When Purpose Meets Solar Power: Collaboration Brings More Than Power to Children’s Village
18th September 2025

Unreliable electricity affects everything from a child’s safety and medical care to a warm meal. This is no longer a daily reality at African Blessings Children’s Village. An impactful... 


Rand Refinery CEO Praveen Baijnath
Rand Refinery reduces emissions through solar, energy effiency investments
17th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Precious metals refinery Rand Refinery has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, which showed a 24% reduction in total energy consumption since 2021 to 24.5 GWh in 2024 and a 13 500 kilotons... 


Rand Refinery’s 2025 Sustainability Report sets out an impactful African story
17th September 2025

he report covers new benchmarks for ethical sourcing, digital traceability, and building a deep sense of shared responsibility within communities and its people 


China's Inner Mongolia halts coal mines for exceeding output plans, document shows
16th September 2025 By: Reuters

Inner Mongolia, China’s largest coal-producing region, has ordered 15 mines to halt production after they were found to have exceeded their approved output plans, a document from the Inner Mongolia... 


A-OSH EXPO — Meeting the Western Cape’s occupational health and safety needs
A-OSH EXPO — Meeting the Western Cape’s occupational health and safety needs
16th September 2025

The Western Cape’s economy is as varied as its landscapes — home to global shipping routes, high-rise commercial developments, vineyards, manufacturing plants, and fast-growing construction zones.... 


Vivo Energy launches VE-CEM: a breakthrough digital solution to keep Africa’s fleets and equipment moving
Vivo Energy launches VE-CEM: a breakthrough digital solution to keep Africa’s fleets and equipment moving
16th September 2025

Vivo Energy, the pan-African retailer and marketer of Shell and Engen-branded fuels and lubricants, today announced the launch of its new VE-CEM (Continuous Equipment Monitoring) solution, powered... 


The future of African banking runs on clean, reliable and efficient power
16th September 2025

By: Evershree Mathadeen - Channel Director, Secure Power at Schneider Electric Africa’s banking landscape continues to undergo some exciting change, fuelled by regulatory reform, population growth... 


Paladin launches A$300m equity raising to fund PLS uranium project
Paladin launches A$300m equity raising to fund PLS uranium project
16th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Uranium miner Paladin Energy has unveiled plans for a fully underwritten equity raising of A$300-million to support the development of its Patterson Lake South (PLS) uranium project in Canada,... 


The TGME mine
Theta Gold start earthworks, civil engineering at South African project
15th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Theta Gold Mines has started earthworks and civil engineering activities at its flagship TGME gold mine project in South Africa, marking a pivotal milestone in the transition from... 


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Gautrain reports clean audit for thirteenth consecutive year
15th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) reports that it has achieved its thirteenth consecutive clean audit for the 2024/25 financial year. “This achievement reflects the GMA’s consistent and... 


MineSafe 2025 to Champion Safe Mines, Healthy Lives, and Sustainable Futures Through Industry Collaboration and Innovation
15th September 2025

(Virtual Showroom) MineSafe 2025 and Industry Awards Day which will be taking place at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa from 19 – 21 November, will bring together South Africa’s mining... 


Newmont sells Canada project for $150m
Newmont sells Canada project for $150m
15th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold major Newmont on Monday announced an agreement to sell its Coffee gold project, in Yukon, Canada, to Fuerte Metals for up to $150-million. Fuerte is supported by key shareholders, Pierre... 


Newark road at the Port of Richards Bay
Newark road upgrade 75% complete; to improve Richards Bay port access
15th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) reports that the upgrade of Newark road, which serves as one of the Port of Richards Bay’s most important access routes, is 75% complete. Since... 


From estates to corporates: Securex South Africa offers tailored solutions
From estates to corporates: Securex South Africa offers tailored solutions
15th September 2025

Cape Town’s thriving tech ecosystem makes it the ideal host for the inaugural Securex South Africa Cape Town event, taking place from 21 to 23 October 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention... 


IMT promotes its Ultrasonic Broken Rail Detection system at SARA expo
IMT promotes its Ultrasonic Broken Rail Detection system at SARA expo
15th September 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

With momentum gaining on reinvigorating South Africa’s freight rail network through private-sector participation to better support economic activity, meeting growing demand for increased... 


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Ford recalls more than 5 500 Rangers
12th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Car manufacturer Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has recalled certain 2025 and 2026 Ranger vehicles, citing safety concerns. FMCSA said it has identified that, in the affected... 


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On-The-Air (12/09/2025)
12th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer discusses significant developments in the mining industry. Pan African Minerals is planning to mine 500,000 ounces of gold, a new mining method that will cut costs and slash mine... 


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Gold miners cut direct emissions below 30Mt CO₂e for first time in a decade, report shows
12th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Combined scope 1 and 2 greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions from the world’s largest gold producers fell below 30-million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) in 2024, marking the first time since... 


Tailings webinar to discuss success stories, benefits of well-managed land rehabilitation
Tailings webinar to discuss success stories, benefits of well-managed land rehabilitation
12th September 2025

Mining’s legacy is deeply etched into South Africa’s landscape, with tailings facilities and disturbed land serving as a reminder of decades of extraction. Yet, when managed effectively, tailings... 


Freeport still searching for 7 missing workers at Grasberg
Freeport still searching for 7 missing workers at Grasberg
12th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Freeport-McMoRan said on Friday its Indonesian unit was continuing around-the-clock efforts to locate seven missing contractors after a mudflow blocked access routes at its Grasberg block cave mine... 


Weir Envirotech Alpha pump on display, cut in half
More pump buyers prioritising long-term value over upfront costs
12th September 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

A growing number of customers are adopting a total cost of ownership (TCO) approach, leveraging mining equipment supplier Weir’s technical studies to identify more effective ways to reduce... 


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Association upbeat about liberalising airspace
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM) is one of the African Union’s (AU’s) flagship projects under its Agenda 2063 and it aims to ensure the full implementation of the Yamoussoukro... 


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JV to enhance emergency response communication
12th September 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

In a joint venture (JV) to improve response times to incidents and to avert the impacts of increasing crime levels in the country, communications technologies and solutions company Hytera... 


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New tech-driven welding programme launched
12th September 2025 By: Halima Frost

This month sees the option to study laser welding – a new technology-driven training programme – being formally added to the Southern African Institute of Welding’s (SAIW’s) training portfolio.... 


Innovative pump solutions ease strains
12th September 2025

As mining operations across Africa, and particularly in South Africa, continue to evolve, the role of advanced pump systems “has never been more critical”, says Pump manufacturer Pump & Abrasion... 


South African battery innovator secures safety certification for underground mining use
12th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa-based battery design and manufacturing company Mega Titan Power’s new vehicle starting battery technology has been certified by certification and test laboratory accreditation body... 


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Worries persist despite recent moves to overhaul air traffic entity
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s aviation sector faces a critical test as recent systemic failures at State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) disrupt operations and cause delays, triggering safety... 


BFG Africa
BFG Africa
12th September 2025 By: Yolande Botes

Leading composite product designer, engineering and manufacturing company BFG Africa was established in 2018. Strategically located in Johannesburg, South Africa — the gateway to the African... 


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Worries persist despite recent moves to overhaul air traffic entity
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s aviation sector faces a critical test as recent systemic failures at State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) disrupt operations and cause delays, triggering safety... 


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Optix showcases solutions for enhanced driver safety
11th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Driver behaviour management and fleet optimisation service provider Optix Africa on September 11 hosted the first leg of its Future Vision conference, in Sandton, during which the company showcased... 


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Volvo Trucks South Africa confirms serial production of Euro 6 trucks will start next year
11th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Automotive company Volvo Trucks South Africa has confirmed it will start local serial production of Euro 6 FH long-haul trucks in the first quarter of next year. The company first introduced Euro... 


Improve Your Plant's Safety and Efficiency with a FUCHS LUBRICANTS LCCP Audit
Improve Your Plant's Safety and Efficiency with a FUCHS LUBRICANTS LCCP Audit
11th September 2025

In the highly scrutinised business of food and beverage manufacturing, keeping your production line running smoothly is critical. Balancing operational efficiency, product quality, and adherence to... 


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