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Queensland reinstates mining coroner role
Queensland reinstates mining coroner role
9th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Queensland’s conservative Crisafulli government has appointed veteran barrister Wayne Pennell as the state’s first dedicated Mining and Resources Coroner, delivering on a key election commitment to... 


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Wearable cooling vest essential for outdoor work
9th May 2025

A cooling vest that uses evaporative cooling technology helps lower overall body temperature in conditions of extreme heat or when performing strenuous tasks such as construction and outdoor... 


Nersa’s approval of curtailment rules expected to unlock wind projects in Eastern and Western Cape
Nersa’s approval of curtailment rules expected to unlock wind projects in Eastern and Western Cape
9th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) says the decision by the Energy Regulator to approve a curtailment framework will help unlock scarce grid connection capacity for wind projects... 


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Intelligent belt scale combines AI, diagnostics and automation
9th May 2025

A belt scale system featuring integrated AI-driven continuous calibration checking and real-time load cell monitoring with traditional belt scales, was recently launched at the bauma 2025 trade... 


Australia-Asia Power Link, Australia
Australia-Asia Power Link, Australia
9th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A proposed project aims to build the world’s largest renewable energy and battery storage hub, with a 5 000 km high-voltage direct current system to deliver up to 6 GW of power to industry. 


Wacker Neuson South and Sub-Saharan Africa: 45 Years of Progress and Innovation
Wacker Neuson South and Sub-Saharan Africa: 45 Years of Progress and Innovation
9th May 2025

By: Stefan le Roux - Managing Director As we mark 45 years on African soil, Wacker Neuson’s journey in South and Sub-Saharan Africa stands as more than a business success story – it is a story of... 


The fitting out of the Milkor 780 production facility has begun
SA defence group moving into large UAV sector with new design
9th May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African private-sector defence group Milkor, which works in the aerospace, cyber, ground, maritime and weapons sectors, has unveiled its latest aerospace project – the Milkor 780 uncrewed... 


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Popcru urges removal of Ian Cameron over ‘reckless, inflammatory’ comments on VIP officers’ acquittal
9th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union on Friday urged Parliament to consider removing Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron, saying he demonstrated a “clear... 


The invaluable role of process automation in West Africa’s mining industry
The invaluable role of process automation in West Africa’s mining industry
9th May 2025

By: Belema Koleoso - Territory Technical Lead, Process Automation at Schneider Electric West Africa Today, the West African mining industry serves as an all-important driver in the region’s... 


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AI-powered video telematics solution enhances fleet safety
9th May 2025

An AI-driven monitoring solution that provides real-time video insights is designed to enhance fleet safety, security, compliance with local regulations and operational efficiency. The video system... 


A worker welding a section on a train.
Rail logistics firms anticipate traffic boom with new reform
9th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Given the May 9 deadline for submissions on various identified strategic projects in the rail and logistics sector, companies have been intensifying efforts to explore investment opportunities in... 


A four-locomotive train hauls 160 empty wagons on Transnet’s GFB Flow route during the February 2025 test.
New initiative doubles rail capacity on the Coal Line
9th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s continuous improvement team recently launched a 160-wagon train initiative on the North Corridor to improve slot utilisation and double network capacity,... 


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Water treatment solution reduces complexities at mine
9th May 2025

Wastewater solutions contractor WEC Water recently completed a wastewater reticulation and water treatment plant for a gold mine in Burkina Faso, significantly reducing the mine’s reliance on... 


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Event to highlight fire prevention measures, detection technology
9th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

This year’s Firexpo event will focus on increasing safety for building occupants and company employees through sophisticated fire detection technology and preventative measures, coupled with... 


Train tracks running through dense bushes.
Major projects revealed to boost Ethiopia’s rail economy
9th May 2025

Ministry of Transport-run national railway operator Ethiopian Railway Corporation (ERC) is making notable progress in overhauling the country’s railway transport system. It currently has eight... 


An aerial view of mine dewatering
Mitigating failures
9th May 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Mines require resilient dewatering systems to prevent failures of such mission critical equipment and the potentially catastrophic consequences, says water technology company Xylem Africa strategy... 


Train tracks on dry, rocky ground.
Urgent fixes prioritised in rail revival funding plan
9th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) outlined a structured plan to raise the funding needed to revitalise South Africa’s deteriorating rail infrastructure.... 


Huawei unveils AI-driven green warehouse in Joburg
9th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Huawei South Africa has showcased its newly opened 14 000 m2 artificial intelligence- (AI-) powered, green intelligent warehouse in Johannesburg. This smart facility boasts advanced technologies... 


KZN estate sets standard in sustainable water management
9th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Simbithi Eco-Estate, a 430 ha residential community in KwaZulu-Natal, has been integrating sustainable water management practices into its everyday operations. The estate’s forward-thinking water... 


An image of surface water (river) sampling at Impala's Marula operations
Platinum miner focuses on water stewardship
9th May 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Several projects to mitigate water-related risks and improve long-term water security have been implemented at platinum group metals producer Impala Platinum’s (Implats’) operations. These projects... 


Customs in a clean age
9th May 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

If you are involved in the renewable energy value chain – specifically the solar PV value chain, wind energy value chain, and battery energy storage system (BESS) value chain – then your... 


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Some real-world prospects emerging as globe marks year of quantum science and technology
9th May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

This year is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Proclaimed by the UN, it celebrates the centenary of the development of the theory of quantum mechanics and is being marked by... 


Safeguarding South Africa’s vital rail system
Safeguarding South Africa’s vital rail system
9th May 2025

Railways are South Africa’s most important means of transportation, providing nearly 80% of passenger transport capacity and more than 30% of the country’s ore transport capacity. But it is a... 


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Some real-world prospects emerging as globe marks year of quantum science and technology
9th May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

This year is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Proclaimed by the UN, it celebrates the centenary of the development of the theory of quantum mechanics and is being marked by... 


Golden Pass export terminal project, US
Golden Pass export terminal project, US
9th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will add natural gas liquefaction and export capabilities to the existing terminal at Sabine Pass. 


DBSA supporting urban development through GEF-funded programme
8th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Development finance institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has highlighted its role in advancing sustainable infrastructure development in partnership with the Global... 


Ivanhoe Mines executive co-chairperson Robert Friedland
Ivanhoe’s mining crews enter Flatreef orebody after 30 years of efforts
8th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines executive co-chairperson Robert Friedland and president and CEO Marna Cloete have reported that mining crews have driven underground development into the high-grade... 


DBSA Drives Sustainable Urban Development Through GEF-Funded Initiative
8th May 2025

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) continues to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable infrastructure development through its partnership with the Global Environment Facility... 


Yaskawa Southern Africa showcases cutting-edge robotics and smart manufacturing solutions at AATF 2025
Yaskawa Southern Africa showcases cutting-edge robotics and smart manufacturing solutions at AATF 2025
8th May 2025

Yaskawa Southern Africa is set to make a compelling impact at this year’s Africa Automation and Technology Fair (AATF), taking place from 6–8 May 2025. As a global leader in industrial automation... 


Durban port operations
TPT reflects on progress made with turnaround strategy
8th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has made progress in improving its operational performance and with investment into new assets since it announced a turnaround strategy in October 2023.... 


JDA undertakes infrastructure upgrades at some Pikitup sites
8th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is upgrading infrastructure to support waste management service provider Pikitup to deliver integrated waste solutions while contributing to a cleaner,... 


Schneider Electric South Africa unveils Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage Drive for enhanced energy efficiency and process optimisation
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage Drive for enhanced energy efficiency and process optimisation
8th May 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled its cutting-edge Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive range,... 


Schneider Electric unveils Industries of the Future Breaker Status and Communication Module (BSCM) Modbus SL/ULP and Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive products at AATF 2025
Schneider Electric unveils Industries of the Future Breaker Status and Communication Module (BSCM) Modbus SL/ULP and Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive products at AATF 2025
8th May 2025

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has unveiled two new flagship products – the Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage... 


DWS delegation heads to Orasecom conference in Lesotho
8th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo is leading the South African delegation to the Orange-Senqu River Commission (Orasecom) Climate Resilient Investment Conference, held in Lesotho... 


Wits Mining Institute shows new-generation electronic blasting initiation system
Wits Mining Institute shows new-generation electronic blasting initiation system
8th May 2025

The Wits Mining Institute (WMI) in March demonstrated to students and media its latest blasting initiation technology being used at its simulated mine as part of practical learning for students and... 


7SecondSolar’s software wins 2025 Smarter E Europe Award
7th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Local solar technology company 7SecondSolar has won the 2025 Smarter E Europe Award in the PV category for its computational design software solution AutoPV, which automates detailed designs of... 


Johannesburg
Operation Vulindela’s reform lens widened to include municipal rescue, urban densification and digital transformation
7th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Government of National Unity Cabinet has endorsed a plan to incorporate three new reform priorities under the umbrella of Operation Vulindlela, which will now oversee and coordinate... 


PepsiCo South Africa plant lead Eskins Mabiginye
PepsiCo enhances sustainability measures at Isando factory
7th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Food and beverage corporation PepsiCo South Africa has described its Isando facility, in Gauteng, as a “beacon of sustainable innovation”, boasting an on-site anaerobic digestion plant that... 


Qatar Airways to introduce Starlink connectivity on some Cape Town flights
7th May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global airline Qatar Airways has announced that, with effect from June 1 this year, one of its seven weekly flights between Doha and Cape Town will be operated by a Boeing 777, instead of the usual... 


Wetility co-founder and chief product officer Ikenna Oguguo
Wetility launches AI energy management solution to automatically boost solar use without harming supply resilience
7th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Solar as a service provider Wetility has launched an AI-enabled solution for its customers to automatically optimise their solar and battery usage to improve electricity account savings, while... 


Decentral Energy, Blockpower build solar power system for 240 houses in KwaZulu-Natal estate
7th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Business energy solutions company Decentral Energy and offgrid energy solutions company Blockpower have commissioned a fully offgrid 828 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) installation with a 2 MWh battery... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Develop gas economy now or face economic regression, Ramokgopa warns
7th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa faces a stark reality: failure to take urgent action to address the impending ‘gas cliff’ will result in economic regression, Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa... 


Taking the ‘ge-volt’ out of power surges – part one
Taking the ‘ge-volt’ out of power surges – part one
7th May 2025

By: Kenneth Lourens Understanding Power Surges 


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