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Centerra halts dore production in Turkey
21st March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Dual listed Centerra Gold has temporarily suspended gold doré bar production at the Öksüt mine, in Turkey, due to mercury having been detected in the gold room of the adsorption-desorption... 


Digitalisation evolves food product safety
18th March 2022

Product safety remains vital for achieving food security across the globe. To date, many manufacturers still question whether digitalisation can help reduce the effort involved in process... 


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Rail revamp on cards
11th March 2022 By: Anna Moross

Galvanized steel and zinc products provide several benefits for rail infrastructure and can help to revamp rail infrastructure in South Africa, says International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa Desk... 


Miners fund flood relief
8th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miners BHP, Rio Tinto and Glencore have all donated to flood recovery efforts in Queensland and New South Wales. BHP has announced that it would donate A$2-million to the Australian... 


New efficient method for PET bottles production
4th March 2022

Preferential heating, filling and packaging equipment supplier KHS Group provides an energy-efficient method for producing oval polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles with an optimised weight.... 


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Epanko graphite project, Tanzania – update
4th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

EcoGraf is considering low-emission mining methods for its Epanko graphite project. 


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Marathon palladium and copper project, Canada – update
25th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Gen Mining and the Metis Nation of Ontario have signed a consultation and process agreement for the project. 


Iamgold reflects on impact of doubling of Essakane solar plant
23rd February 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The 22 ha solar photovoltaic plant at gold producer Iamgold's Essakane mine, in Burkina Faso, produces 25 000 MWh/y of electricity, while also reducing carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 16.5... 


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Boiler, burner maintenance key to company success
4th February 2022 By: Halima Frost

The instrumental job of cleaning an industrial boiler or burner prior to maintenance has proven to be an integral part of rope access company Skyriders’ offerings, says marketing manager Mike Zinn.... 


Testing at Multotec improves manganese recoveries
3rd February 2022

Using its extensive in-house testing facility for material from a South African manganese producer, Multotec has defined a solution that will upgrade the quality of saleable concentrate while... 


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Sustainability, majority shareholder driving miner’s strategy
28th January 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Local gold producer DRDGold CEO Niël Pretorius says the market response to the global transition to clean energy, as well as the strategy and energy plans of the company’s majority shareholder,... 


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Focus on hygiene can contribute to health, safety
21st January 2022

Owing to high safety risks, mining is considered one of the most hazardous industries and, compared to 2020, South Africa, which has some of the deepest and oldest mines in the world, has already... 


Multimetal recycling plant construction under way
21st January 2022

Copper producer Aurubis AG and Düsseldorf-based metallurgical plant supplier SMS group, last year signed a contract for the construction of a multimetal recycling plant in the US. As Aurubis... 


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Solar streetlight designed for longevity
21st January 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

Last month, lighting solution manufacturer Beka Schréder began the first SOLARPOLE project roll-out in the country.  


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Hillside Aluminium could get green $0.03c/kWh lifeline by 2030 – Mallinson
18th January 2022 By: Martin Creamer

It’s all about South Africa focusing attention on the generation and storage of its wonderful African sunshine and prime African wind. It’s all about going hammer and tongs for these three letters,... 


Impacting the local community with donation of critical pre-term baby equipment at Kitwe Teaching Hospital
14th December 2021

The future of each child starts at the moment of birth. Unfortunately, not all babies are born full-term and are therefore exposed to numerous complications which can arise as a result of spending... 


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Jonathan Shapiro
3rd December 2021

This week we profile Jonathan Shapiro, CEO of LESCO Manufacturing, a third-generation family-run business which is a South African producer and distributor of electrical products 


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Froneman tells world of Sibanye’s confidence in hydrogen economy
26th November 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs) are poised to be a very significant underpin in the green hydrogen economy and Sibanye-Stillwater is intent on ensuring that the supply of PGMs is sustainable and that... 


Manufacturer celebrates 10 years milestone
26th November 2021

Global manufacturer Tranter announces its tenth-year anniversary of providing parts and service for critical process heat exchangers to several well-known manufacturers in the dairy and juice... 


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Sintech
23rd November 2021

Sintech is an original equipment supplier of brakes and clutches to off-road, mining and industrial machinery, employing 42 people in Johannesburg and Durban. It offers excellent customer service,... 


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Company leverages sorting technology to treat local mine dumps
19th November 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Mining technology company Acrux Sorting Technology wants to use its sensor-based sorting technology to help local miners improve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) processes, as well... 


Shooting the messenger? Shipping carries the can as investors shun coal
12th November 2021 By: Reuters

Shipping companies that transport the world's coal are in the crosshairs of some financial backers who are cleaning up their businesses in the absence of a truly global drive by nations to renounce... 


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Forklifts delivered to liquor logistics company
12th November 2021 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment distributor Shumani Industrial Equipment has completed the delivery of 54 forklifts to logistics service provider Liquor Runners for use at a major beer producer in South... 


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Saldanha iron-ore terminal's air emissions licence renewed for five years
10th November 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The West Coast district municipality, in the Western Cape, has issued a five-year air emissions licence to the Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal. The terminal handled more than 54-million tonnes of... 


Modern mining infrastructure, innovations to address junior mining, exploration challenges
5th November 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Innovation and technology development to promote and reinvigorate the country’s moribund exploration, emerging and junior mining sector are focused on developing shared infrastructure and... 


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Energy consumption reduced with new pumps
5th November 2021

The installation of pumps manufacturer and supplier Grundfos pumps and related equipment as part of an international beer brewer’s expansion in Gauteng highlights a common commitment to water and... 


Effective liquid spill clean-up for mines
3rd November 2021

A completely natural, mineral product called Gunge Spunge® is playing a major role where outdated methods such as sawdust fall short. Produced by South African manufacturer Pratley, Gunge Spunge®... 


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Company offers diverse conveyor chains
22nd October 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s comprehensive range of power transmission components incorporates chain manufacturer ZMC industrial conveyor chains, which offer dependable service in diverse... 


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Commitment to Zero Harm unwavering
22nd October 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The Minerals Council South Africa, and its member companies, remain unwaveringly committed to ensuring every mineworker returns from work unharmed every day through the goal of zero harm, says... 


While metals help ‘greenify’ industry, the industry itself needs cleaning up
18th October 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While global carbon dioxide emissions fell by 5.8% in 2020 owing to Covid-19 lockdowns globally and therefore lower energy demand, Dutch multinational banking corporation ING says it is only a... 


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Dry running conveyors help food and beverage sector
15th October 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s light materials handling division supplies and supports a range of dry running conveyor components for the food and beverage sector, offering high productivity,... 


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Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda
15th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has shown the potential of Orom-Cross to deliver a long-life mining operation with strong financial returns. 


Top coal processing award for Multotec's Roy Roche
13th October 2021

In a crowning recognition of his career contributions to mining, Multotec business development executive Roy Roche was recently named Multotec’s Coal Person of the Year. This coveted award –... 


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FDA-compliant pumps benefit multiple industries
8th October 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s range of Ingersoll Rand ARO fluid management equipment comprises of Food and Drug Administration- (FDA-) compliant, air-operated, diaphragm pumps that provide... 


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New pumps series now available
8th October 2021

Multinational manufacturing company Atlas Copco has extended the WEDA electric submersible pump series to include slurry, drainage and sludge units, which feature several enhancements in a bid to... 


Water tanks for Nelson Mandela Bay schools
8th October 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has partnered with the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber for its Adopt a School initiative, with the support of Old Mutual, to install 30 water tanks at 15... 


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Quality expertise extends component longevity
1st October 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Conveyors are the veins of many operations, as they are used to transport materials efficiently and effectively, which makes proper expertise when sourcing conveyors and its components, as well as... 


Warning to operators of process dams to desilt as soon as possible
28th September 2021

As the rainy season approaches, Integrated Pump Rental has issued a dire warning to operators of water storage and process dams to make sure that these are desilted as soon as possible and ready to... 


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Pressure on municipalities key to recycle culture
24th September 2021 By: Darren Parker

The quality of waste management in South Africa is improving, but citizens need to continue putting pressure on municipalities and their respective communities – especially in rural areas – to... 


Hudson achieves 55.3% niobium concentrate from Nukittooq
23rd September 2021 By: Schalk Burger

TSX-V-listed mining and exploration company Hudson Resources has announced the results of independent metallurgical testwork conducted on the high-grade Nukittooq niobium-tantalum project, in... 


Shumani looks to diversify into mining, construction industry
16th September 2021

As one of the biggest industrial equipment suppliers into the food and beverage industry, this remains the main target market for Shumani Industrial Equipment. However, the company aims to... 


DRDGold’s Pretorius highlights rising importance of ESG for miners
14th September 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gold producer DRDGold CEO Niël Pretorius told investment firm CX Investments in an interview that investors were becoming more supportive of projects that may not necessarily have vast economic... 


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Dewatering needs proactive management
10th September 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

For surface mining operations, dewatering open pits is a critical component and proactive management should be prioritised to ensure cost effectiveness and maximum efficiencies, says equipment... 


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