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Tiger Brands continues driving growth across bakery portfolio
18th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer Tiger Brands continues to advance a bakery restoration initiative it launched in March this year, the company has identified the Western Cape as a key... 


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Improving safety, efficiency in supply chains
18th October 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Noting the complexity of South Africa’s mining environment, which is typically associated with its sizable value chain, telematics solutions provider Webfleet sales director Justin Manson advocates... 


New-vehicle sales down 4.1%, exports plunge by 38.1%
18th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in South Africa in September dropped by 4.1%, to 44 081 units, compared with the same month last year. naamsa | The Automotive Business Council reports that the new-passenger-car... 


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Wilpinjong mine, Australia
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine about 40 km north-east of Mudgee, in New South Wales. 


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Santo Tomas porphyry copper project, Mexico
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Oroco Resource Corporation announced a revised preliminary economic assessment and mineral resource estimate on the project in August 2024.  


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Zero Carbon Charge welcomes President’s announcement of EVs incentives, cautions on source of power
17th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Solar-powered charging station provider Zero Carbon Charge has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement, in an address at SA Auto Week, in Cape Town, on October 17, that government is... 


World Food Day: Engen’s R2m fuel donation boost FoodForward SA’s fight to address Food Insecurity and Malnutrition
World Food Day: Engen’s R2m fuel donation boost FoodForward SA’s fight to address Food Insecurity and Malnutrition
17th October 2024

As part of their ongoing commitment to address growing food insecurity and child malnutrition, Engen has pledged another R2 million in fuel support to FoodForward SA, bringing its total fuel... 


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Government must look after current investors and not only seek new ones – Naamsa president
16th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

It is important for government to not only pursue new investors, but to also look after current investors already doing business in South Africa, says Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council... 


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Ongoing interventions support Zimbabwe mine projects
15th October 2024

Multinational engineering group Sandvik has highlighted its ongoing operations in Zimbabwe, including an automation project where five automated trucks have been deployed at an underground... 


naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa
naamsa announces Accelerator Awards finalists
15th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Industry body naamsa | The Automotive Business Council has announced the finalists for the upcoming naamsa Accelerator Awards. The winners will be announced at an inaugural event at the Cape Town... 


German power plant
PwC urges more collective climate resilience action as emissions increase
14th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the global decarbonisation decrease rate was only 1.02% in 2023, falling short of the average yearly decrease of 1.43% between 2000 and 2023 and far short of the required rate of 20% to keep... 


NEF invests R31m in Milkway Transport for truck fleet expansion
11th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned business support organisation the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) has invested R31-million in road freight logistics provider Milkway Transport to expand its fleet to 18 trucks and... 


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Procurement process simplifies parts sourcing
11th October 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Mining and industrial equipment electronic part procurement challenges are being addressed through products and solutions supplier RS South Africa’s three-tier priority procurement process, which... 


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Durban’s container terminal implements successful truck booking solution
10th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A month-long collaborative pilot with transporters has seen the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 improve its truck turnaround time by 24%, the entity says in a statement. The new truck... 


Goscor Lift Trucks Johannesburg Branch Relocates to Modern, State-of-the-Art Premises
2nd October 2024

Goscor Lift Trucks (GLT), a leading provider of forklifts and materials handling solutions, is thrilled to announce the relocation of its Johannesburg operations to a new, state-of-the-art... 


Goscor Lift Trucks Helps Access World Reduce Carbon Footprint by 3,079.5 Tons with New Electric Forklift Fleet
2nd October 2024

Goscor Lift Trucks (GLT), a leading provider of forklifts and materials handling solutions since 1984, proudly announces the supply of a fleet of 44 Bobcat Li-ion forklifts to Access World for... 


Thammasat University Faculty of Economics associate Professor Kriengkrai Techakanont
South African delegates hear of Thailand's consistently adapted automotive support policy
2nd October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Thailand has a national automotive industry policy committee, which includes private-sector and government representatives, that deliberates and then puts in place fixed-term incentives to drive... 


New-vehicle sales down 4.1%, exports plummet by 38.1%
New-vehicle sales down 4.1%, exports plummet by 38.1%
1st October 2024 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in South Africa in September dropped by 4.1%, to 44 081 units, compared with the same month last year. naamsa | The Automotive Business Council reports that the new-passenger-car... 


Freeport cranks up copper output as rivals scour for deals to grow
Freeport cranks up copper output as rivals scour for deals to grow
30th September 2024 By: Reuters

Freeport-McMoRan is turbo-charging its copper output across three continents with no plans to join a buyout frenzy sweeping the mining industry, a strategy that analysts say positions the company... 


Andrew Forrest
Fortescue, Liebherr secure orders for 100 electric mining trucks, Forrest says
27th September 2024 By: Reuters

Australian miner Fortescue and German-Swiss equipment manufacturer Liebherr have secured orders for 100 autonomous battery-powered mining trucks for other mining and transport companies, Fortescue... 


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Solutions boost verification efficiency, combat theft
27th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Declining coal prices globally have prompted coal producers to optimise costs and improve efficiencies across their value chain, with an increased focus on combating coal theft and quality... 


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Developer progresses colliery
27th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Significant milestones have been achieved at coal exploration and mining company Canyon Coal’s Gugulethu colliery, in Mpumalanga. They include the successful mining of first coal, the commissioning... 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Virginia plant has resumed liquefied natural gas production after yearly maintenance of the entire plant. 


Eskom showcases recycled coal ash road construction initiative at Kusile
26th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned power utility Eskom has showcased how it incorporates recycled legacy coal ash into road construction at its Kusile power station, in Mpumalanga. This first-in-country initiative was... 


Caterpillar's Denise Johnson with BHP's Ragnar Udd in front of the Cat 798.
BHP to trial energy transfer technology from Caterpillar
26th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

BHP has become the first customer to announce plans to trial Caterpillar's newly launched Cat Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) system on its battery-electric and diesel-electric mining trucks. The... 


Hitachi introduces new excavator, backhoe machines in Southern Africa
Hitachi introduces new excavator, backhoe machines in Southern Africa
25th September 2024

Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa has made available to the South African market its Zaxis 7G Series excavator and BX100 Shinrai-Power backhoe loader, which offer higher efficiencies and... 


Fortescue signs $2.8bn green equipment partnership with Liebherr
Fortescue signs $2.8bn green equipment partnership with Liebherr
25th September 2024 By: Reuters

Fortescue said on Wednesday it has signed a $2.8-billion partnership with German-Swiss equipment manufacturer Liebherr to create one of the world's largest zero-emission mining fleets. The two... 


Image of heavy duty vehicle with Booyco Engineering’s auxiliary power unit
Diesel-saving innovation unveiled
20th September 2024

An anti-idle auxiliary power unit (APU) promises significant cost savings in haul trucks and other machinery used in surface mining and quarrying operations. The APU keeps the heating, ventilation... 


A copper M&A frenzy masks big miners’ hesitation to build
A copper M&A frenzy masks big miners’ hesitation to build
20th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

In the dusty, treeless outback of Southern Australia, a brand new mining camp is home to a hundred workers, putting in 12-hour days, two weeks at a time. Dozens of trucks are scattered across the... 


WORLD FIRST
The trial marks the world’s first technological feasibility study of an ultra-large, full battery rigid-frame dump truck
Global miner trials battery-powered dump truck
20th September 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

A battery-powered dump truck is being trialled by Canada-based mining and metals company First Quantum Minerals (FQM) at its Kansanshi mine, in Zambia, which the miner says marks the world’s first... 


August new-vehicle sales 4.9% lower as exports nosedive by 34.3%
20th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

August’s negative new-vehicle sales numbers dashed any hope of a sustained upward trend in the market following July’s 1.5% increase. Total new-vehicle sales in August dropped by 4.9%, to 43 558... 


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Gravelotte emerald mine, South Africa – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

URA Holdings has postponed the first trial-sale of emeralds in Thailand. 


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Hawsons Iron project, Australia – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Hawsons Iron has appointed an engineering firm to conduct a review of the current process plant design and supporting infrastructure. 


Image of hammered gold bar
Lafigué gold project, Côte D'Ivoire – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Commercial production has started. 


Aerial view of the Venetia mine
Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Venetia is processing lower-grade surface stockpiles while the operation transitions to underground. 


Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala.
South Africa's green hydrogen programme attracts R800bn in projects – Deputy Minister
18th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s national green hydrogen programme has attracted projects worth R800-billion-plus, Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala said on Wednesday, when he called on... 


Dr Philipp Walter, Executive VP Business Line Hydrogen Systems, Global Business Unit Heraeus Precious Metals.
Platinum group metals can play essential decarb role beyond hydrogen ­– Heraeus
17th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metal (PGM) catalysis can play an essential decarbonising role beyond hydrogen generation, where its use in proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology for water electrolysis and fuel... 


ARC Investments increases INAV a share by 8.5% on new investments, fair value gains
16th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed investment holding company African Rainbow Capital (ARC) Investments increased its intrinsic net asset value (INAV) per share by 8.5% to R12.38 a share during its financial year to the... 


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Road reconstruction completed ahead of schedule
13th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Multidisciplinary professional engineering firm Zimile Consulting Engineers completed reconstruction of the N2 highway, between Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, and Cape Town, in the Western Cape, a month... 


Premier's Waltloo factory based in Pretoria
Premier showcases world-class Waltloo bakery
12th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Bread continues to be a staple food in many South African households and consumer packaged goods company Premier has showcased, to the media, its automated Waltloo bakery that produces between 370... 


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Kal Tire driving mining sustainability in South Africa through innovation
11th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canadian-headquartered independent tyre dealer Kal Tire, through its Mining Tire Group, has invested considerably in innovation to provide mining customers with tools and offerings that can help... 


Revolutionising safety standards in material handling and warehousing
Revolutionising safety standards in material handling and warehousing
9th September 2024

As industries increasingly prioritise safety in their operations, ensuring the wellbeing of employees is more important than ever. However, despite the growing emphasis on safety protocols,... 


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City Logistics tests the electric Canter; DTSA to roll out leasing once trials wrap up
6th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

City Logistics says it has been “pleasantly surprised” by the load-carrying performance of its trial electric Fuso Canter (eCanter) small truck. Earlier this year, Daimler Truck Southern Africa... 


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