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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
16th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen's liquid helium production train is now fully operational. 


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New truck booking solution trialled at Durban; RBay to increase coal train frequency
13th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) and transporters aim to pilot a solution this week that could assist with the current chaotic truck booking system at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT), following an... 


Trucks and people at a border post between the DRC and Zambia
Zambia closes border with DRC, blocking key copper trade route
12th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Zambia has temporarily shut its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the government said at the weekend, in a move that could delay exports from Africa’s biggest copper producer.... 


Werner pumps concludes delivery of 50 trucks for KZN municipal use
Werner pumps concludes delivery of 50 trucks for KZN municipal use
12th August 2024

( Virtual Showroom )Over the period of one calendar year, leading manufacturer of high-pressure jetting equipment in South Africa, Werner Pumps, has delivered a total of 50 truck units to a... 


The Port of Cape Town
South Africa can fix backlogged ports in a year, Ntshavheni says
7th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s ports — ranked among the world’s worst — are improving and state-owned operator Transnet will fix them within the next 12 to 14 months, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo... 


Italtile reaps the benefits of supply chain and transport optimisation initiative
Italtile reaps the benefits of supply chain and transport optimisation initiative
5th August 2024

Supply chain is an organisation’s strength, but it can also be their Achilles heel if it is not managed efficiently, says James Mason, group IT executive at Italtile Limited. In a compelling... 


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Remote monitoring on mines
2nd August 2024

The use of data analytics and dedicated algorithms is further enhancing proactive maintenance by enabling more detailed analysis from data generated by machinery such as drills, loaders and trucks.... 


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Contractor completes biggest packaged treatment plant
2nd August 2024

Water treatment solutions company WEC Water recently secured and successfully completed a project for the design, manufacturing, delivery, installation supervision, and commissioning of the largest... 


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Sand King underground gold project, Australia
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Sand King portal is due to be cut in the September 2024 quarter. 


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Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Sovereign Metals has confirmed that Kasiya can be efficiently mined using conventional dry mining techniques and a mobile excavator fleet. 


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Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

West African Resources has reported that maiden reverse-circulation grade-control drilling has returned thick zones of near-surface gold mineralisation. 


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Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada – update
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Star Diamonds Corp has reported a mineral resource estimate for the project. 


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Construction materials group looks forward as it reaches 90-year legacy
2nd August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

As construction materials group AfriSam celebrates a legacy of 90 years, the group plans to continue innovating, reduce its carbon emissions and improve sustainability, boost skills, and drive... 


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Hino sees new 700 Series boosting sales in the extra-heavy market
1st August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Hino South Africa (SA) says its new 700 Series range has bumped up the company’s sales in the extra-heavy segment significantly in its first year on showroom floors. From July 2022 to June 2023... 


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Mercedes-Benz’s hydrogen trucks start customer trials in Germany
1st August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Truck has started the first customer trials of its hydrogen-powered Mercedes-Benz GenH2 trucks in Germany. A total of five units will enter the fleets of Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, Ineos... 


Leading the way in low maintenance and reliability to drive port success
Leading the way in low maintenance and reliability to drive port success
30th July 2024

By: Lenny Naidoo - Acting Operations manager at Heavy Lift, a division of CFAO Equipment SA South Africa's ports play a pivotal role in the nation's economy, serving as crucial gateways for... 


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Daimler SA appoints new Mercedes-Benz Buses GM
30th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Following the promotion of Jason Brunninger as the new head of sales and marketing for coaches in North America, Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) has appointed Deon de Vries as the new GM for... 


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Zero Carbon Logistics signs MoU with China’s Sany on N3 truck chargers
29th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Zero Carbon Logistics (Zero CL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer Sany to be the technology provider for its proposed off-grid electric truck... 


Awards honour and celebrate the Supply chain profession in Africa
Awards honour and celebrate the Supply chain profession in Africa
29th July 2024

The prestigious annual Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards culminated in a gala event in Johannesburg at which the final winners were announced. Supply chain professionals from across the... 


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Smart truck range meets logistics needs
26th July 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Multinational automotive company Tata Motors’ Ultra new-generation smart truck range, launched in February in South Africa, aims to address the diverse needs of fleet owners across a variety of... 


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Workshop created to increase Limpopo road safety
26th July 2024

Seventy-seven delegates gathered in Polokwane for a Limpopo Road Safety Programme (LRSP) Strategy Workshop organised by socioeconomic development mechanism Impact Catalyst, on behalf of its funding... 


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Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update
26th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx Uranium is reinvigorated to publish its feasibility study later this year. 


BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso
South Africa revival needs reform jumpstart, business lobby says
25th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s new multi-party administration must prioritise reviving State-run port, water and power networks and work to automate processes to attract investment and boost lagging growth,... 


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Tapered roller bearings improve dump truck reliability
25th July 2024

Machine reliability is key to ensuring sustainable mining operations and the smooth operation of dump trucks is especially critical in keeping mine production optimal. SKF says its Explorer tapered... 


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State-of-the-art mining technologies on display
25th July 2024

Mining technology company Weir has outlined its planned exhibit for this year’s Electra Mining Africa show, noting that monitoring and control technology will be a major focus. A fully mobile... 


Malawi flag
Sovereign confirms viability of low-cost mining at Kasiya graphite project
25th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has successfully completed a dry mining trial at the Kasiya rutile and graphite project, in Malawi. The trial involved a test pit excavation for pilot mining and a... 


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Caltex Delo paves the way for heavy duty synthetics
25th July 2024

Synthetics deliver on performance and lower emissions. As fuel prices rise, delivery deadlines tighten and truck drivers become scarce, fleet operators are seeking ways to streamline operations and... 


The Port of Richards Bay, in KwaZulu-Natal
Port of Richards Bay moves to diversify beyond bulk exports while bolstering climate resilience
24th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The Port of Richards Bay, in KwaZulu-Natal, is progressing with planning for infrastructure and terminal investments aimed at consolidating its position as a bulk export hub for key minerals such... 


coal on train
TFR boasts slight improvement but admits much work still to be done
24th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Although there has been a “slight” improvement year-on-year in terms of State-owned Transnet Freight Rail’s (TFR’s) North Corridor performance, the beleaguered rail operator is “not out of the... 


New technology offers promise of speedy, compliant cross-border trade
22nd July 2024

New technology such as AI, data analytics and the Internet of Things offers exciting opportunities to enhance the safety and trade compliance of cross-border road shipments, while ensuring... 


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On The Air (19/07/2024)
19th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about platinum mining, diamonds and green hydrogen. 


PLANTATION AUTOMATION: This drone monitoring the oil palm fruits as they ripen is one of several technological solutions being deployed across Malaysian plantations that are seeking alternatives for some of the most difficult jobs, amid worker shortages and falling production. Bloomberg reports that self-driving trucks are also rumbling over the vast plantations, laying fertiliser and picking up the densely packed harvested bunches. Photograph: Bloomberg
PLANTATION AUTOMATION
19th July 2024

This drone monitoring the oil palm fruits as they ripen is one of several technological solutions being deployed across Malaysian plantations that are seeking alternatives for some of the most... 


An image of the Ndoukhulu Hydraulics & Mining Supplies staff personnel
Skills development, transfer a focus for manufacturer
19th July 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The requirement to employ and train young people within its operations, coupled with the transfer of industry knowledge, are focuses of hydraulic equipment manufacturer Ndoukhulu Hydraulic and... 


Drill core from the Jadar lithium project
Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update
19th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A Serbian court has overturned a government decision in 2022 to revoke Rio Tinto's initial planning permission to develop a lithium mine in the country. 


SKF and Duracar announce strategic partnership to advance sustainable electric vehicle technology
SKF and Duracar announce strategic partnership to advance sustainable electric vehicle technology
18th July 2024 By: Dimpho Madiba

SKF, a global leader in bearing technology and manufacturing, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Duracar, an innovative company specializing in light electric vehicles (LEVs).... 


Centamin CEO Martin Horgan
DFS demonstrates robustness of Centamin's Doropo project
18th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The results of a definitive feasibility study (DFS) on London- and Toronto-listed gold miner Centamin's Doropo project, in Côte d'Ivoire, has demonstrated that it is a robust project that meets the... 


Image of factory workers constructing Booyco HVAC systems
Heating, ventilation and cooling solutions for mines
12th July 2024

Specialist in heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) solutions Booyco Engineering says it is set to advance its offering of standardised and bespoke designs for heavy duty mining applications,... 


June new-vehicle sales 14% lower year-on-year as affordability woes bite
12th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

New-vehicle sales in South Africa dropped by 14% in June, to 40 072 units, compared with the same month last year. The new-passenger-car market reached 26 928 units last month – a decline of 9%... 


Successful steady-state operations under way after halted operations at Homase
8th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Following the halting of operations at the Homase gold project, in south-western Ghana, in 2023, to review the design of the processing plant, Aim-listed gold producer GoldStone Resources has... 


Hydrogenious founder and CEO Dr Daniel Teichmann (left) after receiving a gold medal in the Netherlands for the promotion of platinum-based hydrogen,
Platinum still playing key role in hydrogen carrier’s journey towards competitiveness
8th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Thrifted platinum is continuing to play its critical catalytic role in the significant strides that have been made towards making liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) competitive, SherLOHCk... 


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Dredging system helps rescue Gauteng sewage works
5th July 2024

Local pump and dredging company IPR recently dredged the emergency water dams at a Gauteng wastewater treatment facility, using its SlurrySucker dredging system. IPR business development manager... 


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Lafigué gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update
5th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Endeavour Mining conducted its first gold pour from Lafigué on June 28. 


Aerial view of the Kainantu mine
Kainantu mine, Papua New Guinea
5th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the Eastern Highlands province of Papua New Guinea. 


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