Elevator, lift, escalator and moving walkway manufacturer Otis is providing equipment, advice and training to provide the vertical mobility that is needed to support the global trend of... 

The Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research- (CSIR-) hosted Alliance for Collaboration on Climate and Earth Systems Science (Access), along with other CSIR researchers and partners, have... 

A new approach to leadership in the mining and metals sector will be key to navigating challenges, such as volatile supply chains and potential metal shortages, this year, with organisations that... 

Owners of unregistered dams meeting the criteria for classification as a dam with a safety risk have another 30 days to undertake the dam registration process to ensure dam safety compliance. This... 

Amid persistent allegations of corruption and mismanagement at the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has finally announced the... 

While economies globally remain volatile – including in South Africa – there are reasons for those in the construction industry to feel optimistic says Morag Evans, CEO, Databuild. This industry... 

Process automation uses software and technologies to automate corporate processes and functions to achieve organisational goals. These goals can include manufacturing a product, hiring an employee,... 

Following the deaths of nine South African National Defence Force members in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, non-governmental organisation AfriForum wants Defence and Military Veterans... 

By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe ( Virtual Showroom ) In the South African context, where productivity and safety must go hand in hand, breathalyser testing can significantly enhance... 

Renewable energy and battery company Decentral Energy has entered into a partnership with KwaZulu-Natal Midlands-based retirement accommodation and care company Mowana Communities, which will... 

Opposition parties have expressed sadness at the loss of nine members of the South African National Defence Force in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa... 

Health and safety solutions provider KBC has introduced South Africa's first safety escape room at Phalaborwa Mining Company (PMC). Safety escape room training aims to offer an interactive and... 

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Gold has injected more than $4.24-billion into the Tanzanian economy since establishing the Twiga joint venture (JV) with the government in 2019. Its contribution for... 

Martin Creamer talks about South Africa this week become the home base of the standards for all the mine dumps in the world and a celebrated old gold mine is being brought back to life west of... 

The rescue of 246 surviving illegal miners from the Stilfontein shaft in less than three days was enabled by a locally designed and manufactured Mobile Mines Rescue Winder (MMRW), equipped with... 

City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says his gut tells him that the Government of National Unity (GNU) will survive at least the next two years. Addressing the Cape Town Press Club this... 

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has described illegal mining in South Africa as a war being waged against the country. He reaffirmed the State’s zero-tolerance stance on... 

By: Hennie Colyn - MMM, Strategic Account Executive (RKAM) at Schneider Electric Localisation is, by definition, a broad term used to describe a myriad of products, services and operations – all... 

Weba Chute Systems is world-renowned for ensuring that its custom-engineered chutes add immediate and significant value to customers profitability, uptime and on-site health and safety. The... 

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a wide range of applications and across a wide spectrum of industry both domestically... 

In response to the complex safety and operational challenges posed by various mining applications, South African explosives and chemicals company AECI Mining Explosives has launched the Powergel X²... 

As the mining industry prepares for the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025, themed ‘Future-Proofing African Mining, Today’, its focus is firmly set on sustainable practices, technological... 

Multisectoral products and services company Bearing Man Group’s (BMG’s) latest offering in its electromechanical range – marking its fiftieth year in business – is the efficient Synergy PI150... 

The South African automotive industry, a significant contributor to South Africa’s GDP, faces critical challenges, such as a persistent decline in qualified artisans, which threatens to disrupt the... 

As mines gear up for increased output on the Copperbelt in response to greater global demand for the critical mineral, mining companies operating in Zambia are turning to the German industrial... 

Facing a raft of shifting expectations and operating conditions, the current state of play in the mining industry requires operators to balance a traditionally risk-averse culture with an openness... 

The mining industry can make better use of technology to prevent adverse outcomes, including quieter equipment to safeguard a mineworker’s hearing and different mining methods that can reduce, or... 

Domestic equipment manufacturer cluster Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (Memsa) says the Investing in African Mining Indaba is now “of exceeding significance” to the global mining... 

The five-year research, development and innovation (RDI) strategy of the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) was approved in October 2024 after an extensive deep review, announces MMP executive director... 

Having rapidly carved a niche in dry-type transformer applications in Africa, Trafo Power Solutions has steadily grown its offerings – and now sees a future as a leading provider of electrical... 

Benefiting from South Africa’s role as a global pioneer in proximity detection systems (PDS), other countries in the region are embracing this safety and monitoring technology to great effect.... 

With many openpit mines in Southern Africa reaching maturity, the scope for underground mining promises to create new opportunities for shaft sinking and underground mining specialists. As a leader... 

This week we profile Beyers Nel, CEO OF Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited since January 1, 2025 

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has secured an order from Tronox Mineral Sands for three cranes for the Namakwa Sands East orange feldspathic sand (OFS) project, in Brand-se-Baai, 385 km north of... 

Master Builders Association North (MBA North) has warned construction firms that  deliberately flouting immigration laws and occupational health and safety regulations could result in fines,... 

Scientific oil analysis, transformer oil analysis, reliability services, and water testing and analysis are some of the condition monitoring techniques that will be displayed by specialist... 

Africa’s largest integrated fire suppression and combined site service provider, Advanced Fire Global is poised for an exciting year of large-scale projects across Africa in 2025.  The company’s... 

Welcome to the world of JA Engineering, where innovation meets excellence. Founded in 1987, JA Engineering (JAE) has been a trailblazer in the mining equipment industry for nearly four decades.... 

Autonomous operations and the opportunities they present are incredibly compelling, but they are not achievable overnight, says industrial automation specialist Honeywell Process Solutions sales... 

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leader in equipment, tools and services for the underground and surface mining sectors. With an extensive portfolio, the company provides advanced... 

Parastatal in charge of South Africa's national roads the South African National Roads Agency Limited plans to undertake improvements on the N1 for about 13 km, between Old Oak and Koelenhof... 

The South African mining industry recorded only 42 fatalities in 2024, the lowest ever recorded. This record achievement represented an improvement of 24% over the 55 fatalities recorded in 2023...