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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... 


Power, precision and operator-first design showcased in John Deere dozer
Power, precision and operator-first design showcased in John Deere dozer
11th September 2025

The John Deere 1050 P-Tier dozer represents the next generation of heavy earthmoving equipment. Designed to deliver more power, improved efficiency, and enhanced operator comfort, this machine is... 


Lillian Ngoyi street to reopen to traffic; public transport routes return to original configurations
11th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Lilian Ngoyi street, in Johannesburg, will officially reopen to traffic on September 12, with Phase 1 of the rehabilitation project completed, the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) says. Public... 


BHP marks milestone with Jansen headframe installation
11th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner BHP has reached a major milestone at its Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan, with the safe completion and installation of the new production headframe. Standing more than 50 m... 


SafeQuip Issues Certification Update Notice
11th September 2025

SafeQuip proudly confirms that the Lith-Ex range of fire extinguishers is the only certified lithium-ion battery fire extinguisher range in South Africa.  The Lith-Ex range holds full SANS... 


Cheap pipes come at a high cost
Cheap pipes come at a high cost
11th September 2025

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) is urging engineers, municipalities, contractors and procurement officers to exercise greater care when sourcing plastic piping... 


White House tariff update on gold bars a 'welcome development,' LBMA says
White House tariff update on gold bars a 'welcome development,' LBMA says
11th September 2025 By: Reuters

The White House update to its tariff schedule is a "welcome development" after challenges caused by a recent US Customs ruling on gold bars, the London Bullion Market Association said on... 


Metair CEO Paul O’Flaherty
Metair restructuring starting to bear fruit
10th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed automotive components manufacturer and distributor Metair has reported a 27% year-on-year increase in operating profit to R450-million for the six months ended June 30, while revenue... 


Uncertified imports are undermining South Africa’s electrical sector, exec says
10th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Recent raids by the South African Police Service’s Anti-Counterfeit and Illicit Trade Unit and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) have uncovered thousands of rands worth of... 


Unlocking CPG growth with strategic, digital transformation
Unlocking CPG growth with strategic, digital transformation
10th September 2025

By: Allaster Sibanda - Digital Transformation Consultant, Industrial Software at Schneider Electric  There is a race to capture the most value from digital and AI.  And whilst many industries are... 


South Africa is developing a major legitimate, regulated, cannabis and hemp industry
9th September 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

With the start of the planting season for hemp and cannabis plants in South Africa, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has highlighted its role in developing and... 


Techs4Biz - Pervidi Unveils AI-Powered Paperless Inspections for Smarter and Safer Mining
Techs4Biz - Pervidi Unveils AI-Powered Paperless Inspections for Smarter and Safer Mining
9th September 2025

The mining industry is at a pivotal moment where the balance of safety, compliance and operational efficiency determines long-term success. At the International Mining and Resources Conference... 


IPR has added the Atlas Copco PAC SH diesel-driven pump, delivering a powerful 250 m shut-off head for tough dewatering jobs, to its product lineup
IPR expands dewatering solutions with high-head Atlas Copco PAC SH pump
9th September 2025

IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has strengthened its dewatering solutions portfolio with the addition of the high head Atlas Copco PAC SH dewatering pump. Capable of a 250 m shut-off head, this... 


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Matrix Vehicle Tracking launches FireStop private firefighting service
8th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As South Africa’s public fire services face a shortage of resources, vehicle tracking and recovery company Matrix Vehicle Tracking has launched a new private initiative – FireStop – providing... 


Why industry should enter the world of Operator Training Simulators
Why industry should enter the world of Operator Training Simulators
8th September 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric How do you keep pace with the relentless growth of technology innovation in a world that has become so... 


Anton Lourens, CEO of Booyco Electronics
Operational readiness is key to PDS implementation on mines
8th September 2025

Level 9 vehicle intervention for collision avoidance has been mandatory on South African mines since 2022, yet the effective roll-out of proximity detection systems (PDS) remains slower than... 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive: Growth and Strategic Development in Executive Chairperson’s Office Mike Schmidt.
New game-changing tunnel boring, reef cutting ‘meeting and beating’ all expectations
8th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Development of the innovative new mining method for narrow tabular steep dipping orebodies and the mobile tunnel boring to enable it are both going exceptionally well. The game-changing... 


Time to burn rubber on tyre recycling
8th September 2025

Vast tailings dams, giant-tyre burial grounds and leaky water stewardship will all be regulated out of mining’s future. Tyre Stewardship Australia’s Lina Goodman thinks one part of that future... 


Solar growth sparks safety concerns over fire risks
Solar growth sparks safety concerns over fire risks
8th September 2025

With solar power now firmly established as a mainstream energy choice for South Africans, ASP Fire, a leading fire risk consulting company, has cautioned that poorly designed or badly installed... 


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Lucara, UMS commemorate final production shaft blast, safety milestones at Karowe Mine
5th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Toronto-listed Lucara Diamond, along with its shaft sinking contractor in the project, United Mining Services (UMS), on September 4 hosted a final production shaft blast ceremony and safety... 


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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... 


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... 


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How to select and implement the correct fall protection system
5th September 2025

Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and death. Employers have a responsibility and legal obligation to ensure that they mitigate these risks by supplying their... 


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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Acoustic camera tech boosts refinery safety
5th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Provider of non-destructive testing equipment, accessories and consumables GammaTec has partnered with global acoustic technology company Sorama to drive innovation in refinery safety with its... 


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Supplier grows capacity to meet increased demand
5th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Local supplier of stainless steel and special alloy products, EMVAfrica is expanding its capacity to meet rising demand for refinery infrastructure projects across Africa. The company says its... 


Fire protection equipment
Firms target refineries’ upgrade ambitions
5th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South African fire protection equipment supplier DoseTech has partnered with Italian company SA Fire Protection to provide African refineries with advanced fire protection systems as the sector... 


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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... 


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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Naacam CEO on key priorities for preserving ‘critical source of industrial capacity’
5th September 2025 By: Irma Venter

The global automotive market is facing a shift as profound as the day the first mass-produced vehicle drove off the assembly line. From horse-and-carriage versus car, the conflict has now, more... 


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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... 


NAACAM CEO Renai Moothilal
NAACAM CEO on key priorities for preserving ‘critical source of industrial capacity’
5th September 2025 By: Irma Venter

The global automotive market is facing a shift as profound as the day the first mass-produced vehicle drove off the assembly line. From horse-and-carriage versus car, the conflict has now, more... 


Sales of Chinese vehicles jumped 89% in the first half of 2025 – AutoTrader
4th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

New car sales of Chinese brands have skyrocketed and vehicle trading company AutoTrader’s latest Mid-Year Report shows that sales of Chinese brands rose by 89% in the first half of this year, led... 


SMME Workshop: Your Compliance Roadmap: What SMMEs need to work with Corporates
SMME Workshop: Your Compliance Roadmap: What SMMEs need to work with Corporates
4th September 2025

As part of the Sustainability & ESG Africa Conference & Expo (SEACon), a high-impact SMME Workshop will guide businesses through what it really takes to become compliant and ready to do business... 


Maman Soki
Congolese women turn to mining for survival after jihadist attacks
4th September 2025 By: Reuters

Maman Soki is among a small group of Congolese women undertaking heavy mining work for survival after escaping a deadly attack on her village by Islamic State-alligned rebels that killed her... 


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United Mining Services Group: Value driven solutions to the mining and mineral processing markets
4th September 2025

The United Mining Services Group (UMS Group) provides expertise that allows mining companies to access their most challenging ore bodies and extract minerals safely and efficiently.  


Vesconite Bearings development engineer and consultant Cassandra Peens
Vesconite Bearings’ wear materials ensure safe, reliable valve operation
4th September 2025

Ball valves play a critical role in controlling the flow of fluid and pressure within a pipeline, but their effectiveness and safety are only as good as the seat material used. Wear parts... 


Minister David Michael
WA’s online mining approvals portal days away from launch
4th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australia’s digital portal to streamline mining approvals will go live within days, Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael confirmed at the Africa Down Under conference on Thursday.... 


Volvo ADT upgrades to hold industry in good stead for the next decade – Kobie Pruis
Volvo ADT upgrades to hold industry in good stead for the next decade – Kobie Pruis
3rd September 2025

Following Babcock’s recent unveiling of the much-anticipated New Generation Volvo articulated dump trucks (ADTs) in southern Africa, leading mining contractor Zizwe Opencast Mining has commended... 


Health Risk Alert: Effects of Diesel Particulate Matter on Workplace Safety
Health Risk Alert: Effects of Diesel Particulate Matter on Workplace Safety
3rd September 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Diesel engine emissions remain a serious occupational health hazard, particularly in mining, construction, and industrial sectors. A major component of these emissions is Diesel... 


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