Yvonne Finch Position and company name: Chairperson of Invincibles Valves Board; CEO and founder Yvonne Finch Consulting CC 

Infrastructure investment can unlock demand for the metals and engineering (M&E) sector, which has markets in the mining, agriculture, construction, automotive, logistics, water and the energy... 

A system to enhance the safety and performance of magnetic drive pumps used in the local petrochemical, chemical and general industry markets has been launched. Magnetic drive pumps are used in... 

Guru Singh from Morning Site Farm, outside Chisamba, Zambia, started farming 15 years ago. Back then, he knew little to nothing about farming. 

Water utility Rand Water on Tuesday said that its extensive, proactive infrastructure maintenance project has been successfully completed. The maintenance project was conducted from June 22 to July... 

Valve and related components industry association Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Cluster of South Africa (VAMCOSA) is aiming to facilitate industry growth and stability through collaborations... 

The Cementation Engineering range of high pressure mining products, from valve manufacturer AVK Valves Southern Africa, ensures reliability, quality,   durability, innovation and safety, making it... 

Developments in valve technology, driven by several innovative advancements aimed at enhancing efficiency, safety and operational longevity, are meeting the demanding requirements of the mining... 

The ability to identity a customer’s bottom line requirements, and to provide a fit-for-purpose project package, is what valves company Floval Control Valves focuses on. Since its foundation, the... 

The Nord-Lock bolting solutions, available from industrial equipment supplier BMG, include Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioning tools, which have been developed for use in all industries where... 

The construction of the Senqu bridge marked a significant milestone on May 24, when the first deck segment was cast on the northern abutment.  

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... 

Rand Water is set to embark on the final phase of its extensive five-week maintenance project across Gauteng, with the water utility warning that it may take up to two weeks to fully recover after... 

Laser-applied cladding technology provides robust and long-lasting coatings that enhance the performance and lifespan of critical components required for hydraulics, pneumatics and hydropower... 

Hydraulic electric pumps from industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Enerpac E-pulse pumps range offer intelligent automatic cycle functionality and an efficient power-to-weight ratio to ensure... 

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... 

Water utility Rand Water is entering the final phase of its extensive proactive maintenance project, which is expected to be completed July 29. The group reported, on the afternoon of July 16, that... 

Pump manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has introduced its latest range of inline pumps including the advanced EtaLine Pro for diverse applications such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning... 

Water utility Rand Water is working towards “reimagining” South Africa’s water sector – and its own value chain – by leveraging advanced technologies and new innovations that could help solve the... 

In a dusty plain in northern Argentina's mountains, black tubes stretching two stories high fill a massive tank with salty brine sucked from deep below ground. The brine contains lithium, a... 

The GIW range of slurry pumps from South African division of pumps and valves maker KSB Pumps and Valves is designed to ensure optimal wear performance in harsh conditions found in hard rock mining... 

Unit 5 was transferred to Eskom's generation division on June 30. 

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, visitors will be attracted to the Weir stand by innovations such as the Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP), a fully mobile crushing and screening... 

With three decades of experience, EMVAfrica has evolved into an industry leader driven by its dedication to serving as a one-stop solution provider in stainless steels, valves and special alloy... 

The Senqu bridge is expected to be completed in early 2026. 

By Peter Marumong, Cluster WWW Segment Leader at Schneider Electric Pulp and paper manufacturing is a major industry, with a global output valued at approximately USD 580 billion.  It is also a... 

Work has started on the remaining two major bridges to be built under Phase II. 

Drax Global plans to increase the generating capacity of two of the plant’s four units by a combined 40 MW. 

Victaulic is known for its forward-thinking approach when designing innovative products that enable customers to realize real savings in downtime and costs. With the introduction of their... 

Andrada Mining has purchased TOMRA XRT sorters as part of its expansion plans at the flagship Uis Mine in Namibia. The sorters feature TOMRA’s latest innovation launched earlier this year at the... 

German proportion system operator FireDos asserts that its foam proportioning systems are fit for mining in Southern Africa. The company boasts a variety of foam proportioning systems ranging from... 

In part two of Lubrication from Stone Age to Modern Age (Technical Bulletin 89), we slid through 145 years of action-packed lubrication history and left off towards the end of the Gilded Age, full... 

Victaulic is known for its forward-thinking approach when designing innovative products that enable customers to realize real savings in downtime and costs. With the introduction of their... 

A range of dragline, garden hose and plastic valve boxes suitable for applications in the agricultural, irrigation, mining and residential sectors is now available to meet a growing demand for... 

Industrial equipment supplier Auma South Africa emphasises the positive impact of technology on the actuators market ecosystem. Auma's electric actuators and gearboxes are fitted onto... 

Industrial equipment supplier BMG has presented its range of industrial slurry valves, which has been designed to cope efficiently in harsh conditions. This range includes robust butterfly and... 

Global technology and software company Emerson has introduced the new ASCO Series 148/149 safety valve and motorised actuator made for industrial fuel oil burner recirculation and safety shutoff... 

Key industry support initiative the National Foundry Technology Network (NFTN) asserts that the health of the foundry sector has remained resilient despite significant challenges in recent years... 

Pneumatic control device manufacturer SMC says that its new JSXF Series SmartVent pulse valve delivers higher impact force and reduced air consumption, making it ideal for use in mining... 

Custom solutions provider Bellofram Precision Controls’ new Type 2200 electric-pneumatic control valve is a tailored solution that is customisable to fit unique operational needs of specific... 

Fire suppression systems manufacturer and distributor Fire and Security Techniques (FST) advocates that national compliance and industry specific regulations be strictly monitored and adhered to.... 

In a mine in South Africa, FireDos foam proportioning systems type FD500, FD1000 and FD1600 are used at a depth of 6 km. The mine water poses a specific challenge when used underground. Mining...