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As the diamond mining industry continues to face growing challenges such as resource depletion, rising operational costs and increasing competition from synthetic diamonds, pump supplier Schurco...
Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) has started to leverage the capabilities of Digital Earth Africa to monitor and manage its coastal zones as the country works to strengthen...
South Africa's Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) have now come into effect, marking the start of the phasing out of most three-phase, low-voltage electric motors rated IE1 in the country...
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After a successful launch at Bauma 2025, held in April in Munich, Germany, South African earthmoving equipment manufacturer and supplier Bell Equipment introduced a new range of motor graders to...
Effective slurry management is fundamental to mineral processing and one of its most persistent challenges. Across mining regions, operators face relentless wear from abrasive slurries laden with...
Aligned with its goal of equipping employees with skills needed to progress and adapt to changing technologies, specialised hose and couplings supplier Jachris Hose & Couplings is developing a...
The adoption of gas separation membranes and hybrid systems – such as with pressure swing adsorption (PSA) and cryogenic technology implementation – for applications to help enhance hydrogen...
Industry association Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has cautioned the plastic pipe industry against the growing and dangerous trend of manufacturing high-density...
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Laboratory solutions and services provider Lasec in April announced that it has partner with global leader in applied genomics Revvity, noting that the partnership is designed to expand access to...
Goodyear South Africa (SA) has initiated a Section 189A process, related to a restructuring process that includes the tyre manufacturer’s operations in Kariega. The Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB)...
Global leader in energy management and automation and recognised sustainability leader Schneider Electric has unveiled its first registered Innovation Hub in Africa – a milestone development that...
Mining services company Capital has been awarded a three-year borehole drilling services contract at Reko Diq.
South Africa plans to unveil a new online mining registry next month, a long-delayed move toward greater transparency that should help boost investor interest in funding exploration projects. The...
The World Bank Group and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed to collaborate on supporting the safe, secure and responsible use of nuclear energy in developing countries. The...
Workplace-related injuries continue to remain a challenge in South Africa, but collaboration, digitisation and hands-on leadership can play an important role in promoting a culture of safety. This...
Telecommunications group MTN South Africa is investing R480-million to enhance network coverage and empower youth with critical digital skills in KwaZulu-Natal. As part of its investment, MTN will...
Mining operations looking for alternative ways to keep equipment running efficiently and productively are turning to programmes that restore equipment to ‘like-new’ condition. Sandvik Mining and...
Commonly used in the construction and mining sectors, telehandlers are proving effective in farming environments too – whether lifting heavy seed bags, stacking bales, or cleaning feedlots. The...
Australia is suing a Chinese-linked company and a former associate over a breach of foreign investment laws linked with rare earths miner Northern Minerals, the national treasurer said on Thursday,...
A new radar level sensor enables high-precision and fast level measurements in harsh industrial environments with extreme temperatures, smoke, and dust – such as in molten metal level monitoring or...
Deep learning technology designed to enhance the recovery of inclusion-type ores that are difficult to detect using traditional sorting methods is the latest evolution in AI-driven sorting...
The Western Australian Parliament has passed the Mining Amendment (Transfer of Royalty Administration) Bill 2025, paving the way for the state’s mining royalty collection and administration to move...
In this article, management consultant Coenraad Bezuidenhout writes that digital sustainability measuring and reporting technologies can help South African consumer goods companies achieve...
During the Africa Energy Forum, Chinese telecommunications technology equipment company Huawei and several African power customers released the fine-grained Optical Transport Network (fgOTN) White...
South Africa's energy transition is entering a critical phase, according to the latest Energy Market Projections report from Cresco and Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. The June 2025...
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has again rebuffed allegations of a conflict of interest in the selection of independent power producer (IPP) Mulilo as a preferred bidder...
Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader together with its longstanding partner TechAccess, are poised to take the Southern...
By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric What is machine vision? By definition, it allows automated systems to “see” the real world; an ocular implant for...
Lanseria International Airport, in Gauteng, is undergoing a period of transformation and forward-looking development, which will see several major upgrades to the airport’s infrastructure and...
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With the Eastern Cape firmly established as a hub for key industries such as automotive manufacturing, ports, agri-processing and renewable energy, SEW-EURODRIVE is strengthening its presence in...
The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC), with the support of the CSIR Energy Research Centre, has developed a new expert-level energy training course in Process Heating Systems Optimisation....
The ongoing battle against sub-standard plastic pipes and fittings remains a top priority for SAPPMA, as the prevalence of poor-quality products continues to threaten the integrity of the local...
South Africa needs to move fast on renewables, get its gas infrastructure ready, scale up storage and clear the grid connection backlog to keep the lights on and meet climate goals. If it gets...
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Africa added more than 4.5 GW new hydropower capacity in 2024, up from 2 GW in 2023, and hydropower now accounts for 20% of the continent’s total electricity generation, industry organisation the...
Karabo Mtsweni's journey into the world of STEM began with a curious mind and a seventh-grade technology project. Attempting to construct a stadium without any engineering or architectural...
To encourage transparency and spotlight the voices leading the B20 South Africa 2025 agenda, Business Unity South Africa (Busa) president Mxolisi Mgojo and Busa CEO and B20 adviser Cas Coovadia on...
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Rand Water is moving on to the final stretch of it months-long critical maintenance programme from June 30 until July 18. The water utility started its critical maintenance work on May 29,...
Supply chain industry body SAPICS has announced a partnership with a new education affiliate that will build skills and capacity in healthcare supply chains across Africa, to ensure access to...
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