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 The shape of water – automating hydropower operations
The shape of water – automating hydropower operations
5th February 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Hydropower is undoubtedly one of the building blocks of today’s renewable energy industry, with the first bona... 


Hexagon mining executive VP Dave Goddard talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Hexagon takes an LoM partnered approach
5th February 2025

Sensor and software technologies expert Hexagon solves surface and underground mining challenges with proven technologies for planning, operations and safety. The company’s customers expect an... 


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HJS South Africa to Launch with Exclusive Golf Day Event
5th February 2025

Industry Leaders Gather to Champion Sustainability and Worker Safety HJS South Africa, the latest branch of the globally renowned HJS Emission Technology, is set to officially launch on 21 February... 


Sasol's head office in South Africa
Sasol seriously working on biofuel projects, especially for mining applications
5th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African petrochemicals giant Sasol is actively examining second-generation biofuel feedstocks – that is, energy crops – assured the group’s Sustainable Carbon Solutions Head, Ken Sarman, on... 


Absa chief information and technology officer Johnson Idesoh
Opinion: When machines start thinking about money
5th February 2025

In this article, Absa chief information and technology officer Johnson Idesoh writes about future developments in AI and how this will impact on the financial services sector. 


AARD Powered by Epiroc MD Martina Ahlborg at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 in which she discusses the launch of the TS100 TERRAH series.
Epiroc and AARD aim to deliver impactful solutions
5th February 2025

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, acquired manufacturer AARD Mining Equipment almost two years ago in its strategic expansion. Together the... 


Metso launches new screening FATP facility in Gauteng
Metso launches new screening FATP facility in Gauteng
5th February 2025

Minerals and aggregates process solution company Metso, in partnership with specialist fabrication company Efficient Engineering, has launched its screening fabrication, assembly, testing and... 


BME GM: Marketing and Technology Nishen Hariparsad talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
BME offers holistic value proposition to global customer base
4th February 2025

Bulk mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME is part of the Omnia Group, a JSE-listed diversified provider of specialised chemical products and services used in the mining,... 


Shell Technical and Services manager Mpho Mokwena talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba
Shell intent on thriving through energy transition
4th February 2025

Shell Downstream South Africa (SDSA) is an integrated energy company with a rich South African culture through its 120-year presence in the country. The company employs more than 500 people on a... 


From left De Beers sustainability head Tefo Molosiwa, Anglo Group projects director Alison Atkinson, Sasol executive VP Sarushen Pillay, and Sasol corporate affairs manager Christopher Kabosha.
Promising renewable diesel pilot production plan announced by powerful partnership
4th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The launch of a pilot initiative to produce feedstock for renewable diesel in South Africa was announced on day two of the Investing in African Mining Indaba taking place in Cape Town. The launch,... 


AECI mining chemicals global portfolio manager Shani Engelbrecht speaks to Mining Weekly at the Investing in African Mining Indaba about how the company is helping to shape the future of mining in Africa.
AECI is meeting the need for sustainable mining solutions
4th February 2025

Operating across six continents, chemicals and mining solutions provider AECI was established in 1896 to support South Africa’s expanding gold and diamond sectors. Today, the Johannesburg, South... 


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Public Works Minister appoints two new Independent Development Trust members
4th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has appointed attorney Matodzi Ratshimbilani and public law expert Derek Naidoo to the board of the Independent Development Trust (IDT), in... 


SSR Mining announces board changes
4th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based SSR Mining on Monday announced the appointment of Laura Mullen to its board of directors, effective February 15. At the same time, the company also announced the immediate resignation of... 


WiMSA supports women, future leaders of mining industry
WiMSA supports women, future leaders of mining industry
4th February 2025

Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) provides a free platform that supports and guides women's personal growth, leadership and career development in the South African mining industry. WiMSA was... 


Schneider Electric South Africa relaunches legacy access control systems as a new modern, integrated platform
4th February 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has relaunched its comprehensive access control platform to help customers upgrade from... 


Schauenburg International Product Manager Stephan van Wyk talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Schauenburg Systems transforming mining operations with technology
4th February 2025

Leading original-equipment manufacturer Schauenburg Systems excels not only in system integration but also in delivering comprehensive turnkey solutions designed for the demanding conditions of... 


Invest in African Energy 2025 Returns to Paris on May 13-14 – Connecting Global Finance to African Projects
4th February 2025

Energy Capital & Power – organizers of the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris – has confirmed May 13-14 as the official dates for the 2025 edition of the forum. Following the success of... 


Siemens pioneers digital transformation and emerging technologies in mining
Siemens pioneers digital transformation and emerging technologies in mining
3rd February 2025

Leading technology company Siemens empowers customers to transform industries through innovative solutions. By combining real-world hardware with digital software, Siemens creates powerful,... 


Honeywell pioneers sustainable innovation for the future of mining
Honeywell pioneers sustainable innovation for the future of mining
3rd February 2025

Engineering services and aerospace systems company Honeywell is a global leader in providing innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges in automation, aviation and energy... 


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RIB survey reveals optimism in construction sector, despite challenges
3rd February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Software company RIB Software’s ‘2025 Industry Outlook Survey’ reveals a wave of optimism in the construction sector, with 97.6% of respondents anticipating revenue growth and a robust project... 


CSIR to showcase capabilities at Mining Indaba
3rd February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will be present at the South African Pavilion, with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, at the 2025 Investing in African Mining... 


Booyco Electronics discusses its role in advancing PDS tech in Africa
Booyco Electronics discusses its role in advancing PDS tech in Africa
3rd February 2025

South Africa’s pioneering role in proximity detection systems (PDS) has created opportunities for Booyco Electronics to expand its footprint across the region, says Booyco Electronics CEO Anton... 


Top Achievers Shine in Eastern Cape Engen Maths & Science Schools Class of 2024
Top Achievers Shine in Eastern Cape Engen Maths & Science Schools Class of 2024
3rd February 2025

The Engen Maths and Science Schools 2024 matric class in Port Elizabeth, East London, and Cala achieved flying colours. Engen celebrated the effort and sacrifice of the top learners in the Eastern... 


SEW-EURODRIVE supporting Africa with reliable, efficient, innovative solutions
SEW-EURODRIVE supporting Africa with reliable, efficient, innovative solutions
3rd February 2025

Drive and automation technology supplier SEW-EURODRIVE continues to expand its footprint in Africa. During an interview at Investing in Mining Indaba 2025, SEW-EURODRIVE national sales and... 


The Jwaneng diamond mine
Diamond-dependent Botswana needs economic reset, new leader says
3rd February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Botswana’s government will develop new industries, dismantle the State power utility to foster private investment and increase concessional borrowing as part of a plan to diversify the... 


AWS Cisco Alliance manager Sam AbiDyer, Cisco South Africa leader Smangele Nkosi, Cisco Middle East and Africa Collaboration Solutions director Ahmad Zureiki and Cisco Africa MD Shane Heraty
Cisco makes Webex Calling, Webex Contact Centre available in South Africa
31st January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Networking and security company Cisco has announced that its Webex Calling and Webex Contact Centre cloud-based services have been made generally available in South Africa, and that it has launched... 


EV charging station concept
African Dawn Investments forms partnership to roll out EV chargers, BESSs across South Africa
31st January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Finance company African Dawn Investments has entered into a strategic collaboration with Singapore company WaterCloud International and Chinese original-equipment manufacturer Beny New Energy to... 


Mission 300 secures commitments to drive clean cooking energy in Africa
31st January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Twelve African countries signed energy compacts during the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, held in Tanzania this week, signalling their intent to accelerate the pace of access to electricity and... 


Sars reports preliminary figures on 2024/25 filing season
31st January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Since the opening of the 2024/25 filing season, 543 252 provisional taxpayers had filed their annual income tax returns for the 2024 tax year – a 4.76% increase from the 517 356 returns for the... 


Drone on farm
WesBank urges more mechanisation in agri for max yield, climate resilience
31st January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Asset finance provider WesBank has called for greater adoption of mechanised farming as the sector grapples with multifaceted challenges including production costs, land and water scarcity,... 


South Africa’s business services sector on track to create 500 000 jobs by 2030
31st January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa’s fast-growing global business services (GBS) sector created over 14 000 new jobs between January and September 2024, with 12 564 of those taken up by the country’s youth, Business... 


Joburg secures award, $10 000 from C40 to implement landfills biogas project
31st January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Johannesburg Environment & Infrastructure Services Department (EISD), through its Waste Management & Regulation Unit, secured first prize for its biogas project, as well as $10 000 and... 


The Godwin BD150 Dri-Prime® Pump is a highly efficient, versatile dewatering solution designed for a wide range of applications
Power-Packed Godwin BD150 dewatering pump
31st January 2025

The Godwin BD150 Dri-Prime® Pump represents the latest innovation in multipurpose dewatering solutions, designed to meet the needs of a wide range of applications. Whether for construction,... 


Redefining living and working areas at Facilities Management Expo 2025
Redefining living and working areas at Facilities Management Expo 2025
31st January 2025

The facilities management industry in South Africa is transforming how we engage with the spaces that shape our daily lives. Moving beyond mere practicality, a dynamic focus on crafting... 


Securex South Africa 2025 — addressing multi-department security needs
Securex South Africa 2025 — addressing multi-department security needs
31st January 2025

According to Genetec’s State of Physical Security 2025 report[1], end users are demanding more from their suppliers. “Choosing physical security solutions doesn’t solely fall on the shoulders of... 


Chile orders Lundin to shut small copper mine after causing massive sinkhole
Chile orders Lundin to shut small copper mine after causing massive sinkhole
31st January 2025 By: Reuters

Canadian miner Lundin must permanently close its Alcaparrosa copper mine in Chile, the South American nation's environmental regulator said on Thursday, after a massive sinkhole cracked open near... 


Reliability, ease of maintenance key for critical mill pumps
31st January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Considerations of reliability, high levels of support and ease of maintenance are key when selecting mill pumps for mining operations, says Weir’s WARMAN pump products GM Marnus Koorts. The... 


Orange Godwin pump on display
Zambia, DRC driving demand for pumps distributor’s dewatering solutions
31st January 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

The Grindex and Godwin dewatering solutions distributed by pumps specialist Integrated Pump Technology continue to grow in popularity in Africa, especially in copper-rich Zambia and the Democratic... 


District heating key to decarbonised energy
31st January 2025

District heating is currently underused in Europe but has the potential to assist Europe in meeting its near-term decarbonisation goals affordably, highlights a study released by technology group... 


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Updated boilers yield significant improvements
31st January 2025

The replacement of 78-year-old boilers at a Western Cape food processing plant by boiler operations and maintenance service provider Associated Energy Services (AES), has proven to be a valuable... 


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The inaugural South Africa Diamond Show will encourage further investment in the country, in local diamond cutting and polishing and manufacturing, ethical sourcing and sustainable practices
Inaugural show to promote SA as jewel of diamond industry, advance local beneficiation
31st January 2025

Known as a symbol of luxury, status and heritage, global demand for natural, mined diamonds has decreased with the growing popularity of more affordable lab grown alternatives, especially with the... 


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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... 


WearCheck showcases condition monitoring at Mining Indaba 2025
31st January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Specialist condition monitoring company WearCheck is showcasing some of its condition monitoring techniques, including scientific oil analysis, transformer oil analysis, reliability services and... 


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Introducing the Rio-Carb Smart Chute Concept - a revolutionary advancement in materials handling, designed for the toughest industries like mining...

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ISO-certified Condra manufactures overhead cranes, portal cranes, cantilever cranes and crane components: hoists, drives, end-carriages, brakes and...

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