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PPC, Sinoma sign MoA for R3bn low-carbon replacement plant
31st January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cement group PPC has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with cement equipment and engineering company Sinoma Overseas Development Company for the construction of a new R3-billion low-carbon... 


Andrew Mentis
75 years strong – a legacy of excellence
31st January 2025

What started in a small backyard garage in 1948 has grown into a global leader in innovation and industry. Founded by Andrew Mentis, what is now simply known as Mentis, has spent 75 years pushing... 


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Vala Zonke pothole repair programme overlooks root causes of crumbling roads
31st January 2025 By: Darren Parker

When the Department of Transport (DoT) launched the Vala Zonke pothole reporting and repair programme nationwide in August 2022, it was widely seen as a positive sign of government’s taking... 


When every second counts
When every second counts
31st January 2025 By: Yolande Botes

Pretoria Protein’s steam crisis put its operations at risk, highlighting why reliable suppliers are essential. Here’s how Energy Partners (EP) delivered a full solution in just 48 hours. 


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Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has confirmed the project as a globally significant Tier 1 platinum group metals project that presents a commercially viable development opportunity. 


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Corrosion protection improves steel durability
30th January 2025

A new coating system is seen as a groundbreaking innovation in steel protection that addresses environmental and economic challenges.   The Avantguard 750 Pro solution from Hempel is designed to... 


G3 Citrus Estates new solar panels
G3 Citrus Estates adds significant solar power upgrade
30th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Citrus producer G3 Citrus Estates, in Weipe, Limpopo, has added 812 kW of solar PV and 2.28 MWh of battery storage to its existing solar-powered renewable electricity system, with commissioning set... 


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Nersa approves 12.74% tariff hike for April 1, as Eskom reports R16bn interim profit
30th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Energy Regulator, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa’s) highest decision-making body, has granted Eskom a 12.74% tariff increase for implementation on April 1. The... 


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Revolutionary Digital Twin and AI product design showcased
30th January 2025

Fluid technology company SPX FLOW has collaborated with Siemens to highlight cutting-edge digital twin technology at the new Manufacturing x Digital (MxD) center. Based in Chicago, US, MxD is... 


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Vibration sensors help improve condition monitoring
30th January 2025

Machine vibrations can be used to assess damage to rolling element bearings and other machine components, ensuring early detection and prevention of costly machine downtime. ifm says its new, smart... 


FUCHS LUBRICANTS Services Department enhances productivity, reduces downtime
FUCHS LUBRICANTS Services Department enhances productivity, reduces downtime
30th January 2025

By providing tailored, value-added services that complement its world-class lubricants, FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA ensures that clients achieve greater productivity, reduced downtime, and... 


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Updated intelligent system for continuous industrial oil-monitoring
30th January 2025

MAN Energy Solutions has introduced a new version of its continuous engine-oil-monitoring tool MAN Fluid Monitor (MFM), originally launched in 2020.  The company has extended the application of the... 


WA Premier Roger Cook
WA Premier makes vanadium election pledge
30th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook on Thursday pledged to support the vanadium industry if the Labor Party is re-elected to govern the state. Cook said his government would provide A$150-million... 


Lesotho tunnel repairs, maintenance still on track, says DWS
30th January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is confident that the Lesotho Highlands water tunnel will be reopened by the end of March as planned. The critical water tunnel closed on October 31 for... 


ABB advances R&D on eMine FastCharge solution
30th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With an emphasis on continuous research and development, global technology company ABB is piloting new developments for its high-power stationary fast-charging solution, the eMine FastCharge – a... 


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Pindulo leads strategic growth in Northern, Eastern Cape corridors for export excellence
30th January 2025

The Northern Cape–Saldanha and Eastern Cape (Gqeberha) corridors are pivotal to South Africa's bulk commodity export landscape. As essential trade routes, ongoing investments in these corridors... 


South Africa ratifies Luxembourg Rail Protocol
29th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) has commended South Africa’s strategic ratification of the Luxembourg Rail Protocol, which it describes as a critical decision poised to drive rail... 


ASAPP president and Lesaka Technologies CEO Lincoln Mali
Major non-bank financial ecosystem players launch new association
29th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa has a large underbanked community, with many people still relying on cash only transactions. The new Association for South African Payment Providers (ASAPP) aims to provide fair access... 


McEwen Mining makes investment in Goliath Resources
29th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and TSX-listed McEwen Mining has made a strategic investment into precious metals junior Goliath Resources, which owns projects in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia. Goliath founder... 


Powerlines
Hikes alone won’t guarantee Eskom’s viability, warns AGSA as it releases alarming audit findings
29th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

On the eve of the highly-anticipated announcement of Eskom’s tariffs for the coming three years, the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) has warned that tariff increases will fail to improve the... 


Shifting from CAPEX to OPEX enables utility networks to transform and modernise for sustainable efficiency
Shifting from CAPEX to OPEX enables utility networks to transform and modernise for sustainable efficiency
29th January 2025

By: Nishan Baijnath - Systems Architect, Power Systems at Schneider Electric Modernising power networks through digitisation and innovative technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and... 


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ACSA lauds peak season performance, but challenges remain
29th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has reported a successful peak festive travel period from December 1, 2024, to January 16, this year, with a 91% recovery to pre-pandemic levels and a 4%... 


Department of Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille
Conference to showcase South African businesses, tourism
29th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Building on South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) legacy, the Meetings Africa 2025 conference will showcase Africa’s leadership on the global business events stage, empower local businesses and... 


Vale posts highest annual iron-ore output since 2018 despite fourth-quarter slide
Vale posts highest annual iron-ore output since 2018 despite fourth-quarter slide
29th January 2025 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale posted on Tuesday its highest annual iron-ore production since 2018, even after a decline in output in the fourth quarter when the company prioritised higher-margin products.... 


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Barrick expects another strong performance from Kibali this year
29th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-headquartered Barrick Gold Corp says the joint venture Kibali gold mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) achieved an improved performance in the last quarter of 2024, culminating... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau and SABS logo with the words
Independent probe into allegations of corruption, mismanagement at SABS to be launched
28th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

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... 


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Faith-based eco-justice organisation calls for reforms to SA’s electricity pricing
28th January 2025 By: Sashnee Moodley

As Eskom seeks approval from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for a 36% electricity tariff increase, faith-based eco-justice organisation, the Southern African Faith Communities’... 


What is Process Automation and how can AI help?
28th January 2025

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,... 


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Ghana plans gold board to increase earnings and curb smuggling
28th January 2025 By: Reuters

Ghana plans to launch a Gold Board to streamline gold purchases from small-scale miners, increase earnings and reduce smuggling, the west African country's newly appointed finance minister Cassiel... 


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Signs of recovery in truck market after a ‘really tough year’ – Serco CEO
28th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

The uptick in orders and inquiries at truck and trailer builder Serco in the final quarter of last year is being boosted this year by stability in electricity supply, as well as the relatively... 


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Opinion: The Electricity Regulation Amendment Act and South Africa's new era of electricity market transformation
27th January 2025

In this article, Webber Wentzel partner Jason van der Poel and associates Emma Bleeker and Kiera Bracher write that the coming into effect of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act is to be... 


Rio Tinto confirms disruptions to iron-ore shipments
Rio Tinto confirms disruptions to iron-ore shipments
24th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian iron-ore giant Rio Tinto confirmed on Friday that its rail and port operations in the Pilbara region had been disrupted by Tropical Cyclone Sean, which brought record rainfall to parts... 


Geordin Hill-Lewis
Energy debate likely to shift from availability to affordability – Cape Town mayor
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

With power utility Eskom breaching 300 days without loadshedding, the national energy debate is likely to shift from availability to affordability, says Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.... 


Mobile Mines Rescue Winder in action
Novel South African-engineered mobile rescue winder instrumental in Stilfontein rescue
24th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

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... 


Rea Vaya bus lane
JDA starts Rea Vaya bus lane, station construction in Sandton
24th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has started with the Rivonia-Katherine Corridor road strengthening project, in Sandton. The project forms a vital component of the city’s Rea Vaya Phase 1C... 


Renergen is focusing on plant stability and some operational optimisation to improve operating efficiency at its Virginia gas project, in the Free State
Renergen overcomes challenges, focuses on growth and the energy transition
24th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

While South African natural gas and helium producer Renergen has faced a series of challenges that have impacted on its operations and financial standing in recent months, CEO Stefano Marani and... 


Sintech
Sintech
24th January 2025

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... 


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Committing to decarbonisation, advanced technologies
24th January 2025

At this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, blasting and explosives specialist BME will share its commitment to decarbonisation and advanced technologies, supporting the mining sector’s... 


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Zambian mines driving demand for German industrial braking solutions
24th January 2025

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... 


An image of one of the M&C teams assigned to rewinding projects
Firm’s project pipeline benefits numerous stakeholders
24th January 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Power generation repair and asset management company Marthinusen & Coutts (M&C) – a division of supplier of manufacturing, service, repairs, maintenance, projects and distribution of... 


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Embracing tech to improve health, safety
24th January 2025 By: Halima Frost

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... 


A portrait picture of Mandela Mining Precinct executive director Julie Courtnage
Innovative research strategy to be unpacked at Indaba
24th January 2025 By: Halima Frost

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... 


ENS mining practice head Ntsiki Adonisi
Call for partnerships to capitalise on African mining potential
24th January 2025 By: Halima Frost

The private sector must continue working with government and strengthen public–private partnerships to not only fortify the mining sector and, consequently, the country’s economy, but also enhance... 


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