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Gold falls for fourth day as US court blocks Trump tariffs
Gold falls for fourth day as US court blocks Trump tariffs
29th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

Gold extended declines for a fourth day, as markets absorbed news that the US trade court has blocked President Donald Trump’s global tariff agenda. Bullion fell as much as 1.1% on Thursday,... 


Power in water - connected, efficient and sustainable
Power in water - connected, efficient and sustainable
28th May 2025

With a recent headline “I’d take load shedding over no water any day – a South African proverb” the country’s water woes are becoming the stuff of local legend, and not necessarily in a good way,... 


Michelle Fick, BU Development Manager Concrete Aesthetics at Chryso Southern Africa
Exposed aggregate in the spotlight as demand for surface retarders risess
28th May 2025

An upward trend in the use of surface retarders in South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector is shining a spotlight on the increasing popularity of exposed aggregate concrete finishes.... 


BHP launches its first Industry AI Hub in Singapore
BHP launches its first Industry AI Hub in Singapore
27th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining group BHP has announced the establishment of its first Industry AI Hub in Singapore, a move aimed at accelerating AI adoption across the mining and resources sector as part of... 


Fueling Growth: Letsema Trade & Invest doubles down on DAF Trucks
27th May 2025

Letsema Trade & Invest, a family-run logistics business, has expanded its fleet with two new DAF XF 480 trucks from Babcock, the sole DAF Trucks distributor in southern Africa. Fuel efficiency,... 


Image of the new generation PG pressure sensors from ifm
Digital manometer features redesigned display
27th May 2025

A new generation of pressure gauge (PG) type manometers is now equipped with modern display units featuring illuminated LED markings to provide a quick overview of measured values. In addition to... 


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Implementing proximity detection systems on mines
27th May 2025

Over two years ago the South African Department of Minerals and Energy’s Level 9 intervention made it law to install proximity detection systems (PDS) on all trackless mobile machines (TMMs),... 


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Machine upgrade scheme replaces outdated crushers
27th May 2025

Sandvik Rock Processing has initiated an innovative programme to enable mining operations to replace outdated spiderless and legacy hydrocone crushers with the next-generation Sandvik 800i series... 


Fire Compliance – What You Need to Know About Fire Extinguishers
27th May 2025

When was the last time you gave the fire extinguishers in your building more than a passing glance? While having a fire extinguisher on the wall looks like you have fire safety covered, if it’s a... 


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PSA calls for more vacant govt buildings to be repurposed into GBV shelters
26th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Public Servants Association has called on Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson to roll out across the country the initiative to repurpose vacant government buildings into... 


Trump signs orders to revive US leadership in nuclear power
26th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump on Friday signed orders meant to accelerate the construction of nuclear power plants, including small, untested designs that offer the promise of rapid deployment but have... 


All 260 Kloof miners safely returned to surface
23rd May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has confirmed that all 260 employees who were trapped underground at its Kloof operations have safely returned to surface. "At no... 


South African tourism strong, despite negative intl media reports
23rd May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Southern African inbound tourism organisation SATSA says visitor satisfaction levels remain high across key source markets and that travel demand from North America remains strong, with US arrivals... 


Sishen mine manager Katlego Lebese
Kumba chairs Northern Cape Mine Managers Association this year
23rd May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Iron-ore mining company Kumba Iron Ore will chair and host the Northern Cape Mine Managers’ Association (NCMMA) for the next year. The chairpersonship allows Kumba to lead the association’s... 


An image of the Kloof mine
Sibanye working to bring 260 Kloof workers back to surface
23rd May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multinational miner Sibanye-Stillwater has confirmed that a shaft incident occurred on May 22 at its Kloof 7 sub-shaft at the Kloof gold mining operation in South Africa, which has resulted in 260... 


Foran temporarily withdraws McIlvenna Bay staff amid wildfire evacuation
23rd May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-listed Foran Mining said on Thursday it had temporarily withdrawn non-essential personnel from its McIlvenna Bay project site in Saskatchewan following a regional wildfire evacuation order.... 


The crash site of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing Max 737 in 2019
Families of 737 Max crash victims urge US to prosecute Boeing
23rd May 2025 By: Bloomberg

Family members of people killed in two fatal crashes of Boeing Co.’s 737 Max jets are urging the US Justice Department to reject a possible deal that would allow the planemaker to avoid a criminal... 


SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT
Metso initiated the design and development of its own anode furnace as part of its broader commitment to sustainability
Hydrogen-ready furnace aims to cut smelter emissions
23rd May 2025

A new modernised hydrogen-ready anode furnace was launched to the market in December 2024 by Finnish industrial machinery manufacturer Metso to improve impurity removal and offer innovative... 


A Hotwork employee monitors the systems in place.
Partnering for integrated furnace offerings
23rd May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

A strategic alliance has been formed between South African industrial services and asset integrity management specialist Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) and Swiss advanced combustion technology... 


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Cable theft must be declared an act of economic sabotage
23rd May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Cable theft continues to be rife and exceedingly disruptive and dangerous. On safety risk alone, those removing cabling from traffic light systems need to be viewed under a far more widespread... 


Tetra Pak’s advanced Mozzarella production line arrives in Southern Africa
Tetra Pak’s advanced Mozzarella production line arrives in Southern Africa
23rd May 2025

State-of-the-art line for cheese manufacturers The global mozzarella market is booming, and Southern African dairy producers now have access to cutting-edge technology to capitalise on this growing... 


Delba
DELBA Electrical’s expertise in rewinding a 17 MW stator – a showcase of engineering excellence
23rd May 2025

Large electrical rotating machine refurbisher DELBA Electrical continues to set new benchmarks in refurbishing of large electrical rotating machines.  A recent project at its Alrode Large Machines... 


Wampex presentation explores Gold Fields’ safety journey with Hexagon
22nd May 2025

The intersection of mining safety and Hexagon technology will be explored at Wampex in a Gold Fields Ghana presentation by Daniel Korsah, Manager Asset Optimisation Ghana (Tarkwa and Damang). The... 


Image of Nitraweld nitrogen generator and ball-and-tube flow meters
Innovative laser welding technology now available
21st May 2025

Laser welding is said to represent the most significant advancement in welding technology in nearly 80 years, asserts local and international supplier of nitrogen for tyre inflation and on-site... 


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Industrial process cooling system solutions
21st May 2025

Excessive heat generated during production processes in industry can be harmful to machinery, causing downtime and compromising the quality of end-products. Industries such as automotive, food and... 


Huawei unveils AI-driven green warehouse in Joburg
Huawei unveils AI-driven green warehouse in Joburg
21st May 2025

Huawei South Africa has showcased its newly opened 14 000 m2 artificial intelligence-powered, green intelligent warehouse in Johannesburg. Natasha Odendaal tells us more. 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Platinum, manganese, iron-ore, coal, chrome ore deemed ‘high-critical minerals’ for South Africa
20th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

Whereas every mineral is found to be critical for various reasons, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources’ (DMPR’s) Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy has identified platinum,... 


Lloyd’s Register Foundation evidence and insight director Nancy Hey
Global centre launched to tackle global mining, quarrying safety challenges
20th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Lloyd’s Register Foundation, the global safety charity, has launched its new Global Safety Evidence Centre, backed by a £15-million investment over ten years.   


Watch a video in which Engineering News speaks to ProRisk principal process safety specialist Erick Kirsten about evolving operational risks at Enlit Africa 2025, in Cape Town.
Evolving operational risk management for a cleaner, safer industrial future
20th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As industries accelerate their transition to cleaner technologies, managing the associated operational risks becomes increasingly complex and vital. Operational risk management company ProRisk, a... 


WearCheck introduces advanced Legionella testing to safeguard water quality
WearCheck introduces advanced Legionella testing to safeguard water quality
20th May 2025

(Virtual Showroom) WearCheck Water, a division of leading condition monitoring specialist, WearCheck, has expanded its expertise in water analysis with the introduction of Legionella pneumophila... 


Image of an inDrive branded car
New portal gives South African law enforcement access to safety-related user data
20th May 2025

Global mobility and urban services platform inDrive has introduced a dedicated ‘Law Enforcement Request’ portal in South Africa, to provide a secure and formal channel for authorised law... 


World Metrology Day 2025 Celebrating 150 Years of Global Measurement Collaboration
19th May 2025

NMISA Celebrates 150 Years of the Metre Convention: Powering Progress Through Precision Celebrating World Metrology Day 2025 – “Measurements for all times, for all people” 


SABS boardroom
MP calls for immediate suspension of SABS executives until investigation is concluded
19th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

As the investigation into the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) continues, Democratic Alliance (DA) Parliamentary member and DA Trade, Industry and Competition spokesperson Toby Chance has... 


Electric forklifts lead the charge in materials handling
Electric forklifts lead the charge in materials handling
19th May 2025

As industries transition toward more sustainable and efficient operations, electric forklifts powered by lithium-ion batteries are leading the change. With zero emissions, faster charging times and... 


Why asset tracking is key to driving operational excellence and sustainable growth
Why asset tracking is key to driving operational excellence and sustainable growth
19th May 2025

By: Sarika Andhee - Marketing Leader: Field Service at Schneider Electric Asset tracking plays a critical role in the success of industrial businesses. By effectively managing and monitoring... 


truck on road
Transport sector faces major BBBEE overhaul with tougher compliance rules
16th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

The integrated transport sector is set to face some of the most stringent broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) requirements in the country, following proposals unveiled by Integrated... 


 IMPOWER business development executive Matthew Cruise
Opinion: Eskom’s solar clampdown - A risk to renewables and business confidence
16th May 2025

In this article, IMPOWER business development executive Matthew Cruise writes that Eskom's recent push to register all grid-tied solar systems has sparked controversy in South Africa's solar... 


SACPCMP investigation finds 20 incidents of exam and certificate fraud
16th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Regulator the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) has discovered and sanctioned more than 20 incidents of exam and certification fraud, including... 


Diagram of the three-storey chute structure ensures controlled transfer of run-of-mine ore from the conveyor system
Solution tackles sticky ore challenge
16th May 2025

A gold mining operation in the Caribbean recently faced a challenge at one of its transfer points, where sticky ore - especially problematic during the hot summer months - was causing blockages and... 


Minister orders reinforced monitoring to ensure no more delays on LHWP II following contractor suspension
16th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has directed the South African delegation in the Lesotho Highlands Water Commission, along with the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority and the Department of... 


The underused Plutonic processing plant
Catalyst’s third Plutonic Belt mine ready for development
16th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

All regulatory approvals are in hand for Catalyst Metals to begin mining at the Trident gold deposit, about 30 km from the Plutonic processing plant, in Western Australia. This follows final... 


An image of diesel-powered machinery responsible for diesel particulate matter exposure
Health of diesel-powered equipment operators highlighted
16th May 2025

Every year, World Day for Health and Safety at Work on April 28 offers a reminder that no job should come at the cost of a person’s health or safety, says global CEO-led organisation ICMM health... 


A road construction site
Insurer highlights AI’s health pros, cons
16th May 2025

As World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28 highlighted the theme of ‘The Impacts of Digitalisation and AI on Workers’ Safety and Health’, occupational injury insurance provider... 


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