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Couplings help mitigate fire hazards
12th May 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

With the South African mining industry being vulnerable to fire breakouts and explosions, local mechanical seals, pumps and complementary pumps product supplier Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS)... 


EASY ASSEMBLY
A SKID is a prefabricated substation that creates an easily transportable design that can be quickly energised
Firms partner to deliver SKID substations to miner
12th May 2023

Local medium voltage (MV) ac motor and transformers manufacturer ArmCoil Afrika and engineering services company Schneider Electric have partnered on the provision of a skid mobile substation... 


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Firm celebrates 35 years of safety
12th May 2023

This year marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of safety solutions provider Sperosens. “We could not be more excited to celebrate all that Spero Sensors and Instruments has accomplished, alongside... 


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Moving into the future with ‘controlled pneumatics’
12th May 2023

Automation company Festo has further developed its compressed air technology to make its pneumatics sustainable, resource saving and energy efficient. While the production of tyres and wafers are... 


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Colliery advances training and development
12th May 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Menar subsidiary Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC), in KwaZulu-Natal, has, in recent years, developed a track record of providing skills and career development opportunities for communities... 


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West Musgrave base metals project, Australia – update
12th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Contractor GR Engineering Services has been awarded two contracts at the project. 


Food, beverage sector sees advantages of dry-type transformers
9th May 2023

The absence of oil in dry-type transformers make them attractive to the food and beverage sector, where the focus is on hygienic working conditions. David Claassen, Managing Director of dry-type... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE
5th May 2023 By: Yolande Botes

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is recognised as the specialist in drive and control technologies across Africa with the brand well-known and respected for its precision German engineering across the... 


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Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
5th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

ZAC GM Wayne Rowe has indicated that the R137-million Mngeni shaft project is nearing completion, with water infrastructure and electrical reticulation installed in February. 


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Windfall gold project, Australia – update
5th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold Fields has partnered with Osisko Mining to develop and mine the project. 


Aterian upbeat despite losses in 2022
2nd May 2023 By: Darren Parker

Despite LSE-listed Aterian making a loss of about £4.38-million in 2022 – a significantly larger sum than the loss made in 2021 of about £1.35-million – the company reiterated its firm belief in... 


Ferrexpo's CEO Jim North to step down
2nd May 2023 By: Reuters

Ukraine-focused miner Ferrexpo said on Tuesday that Jim North will step down as chief executive officer effective June 30, after nine years with the group, to pursue other opportunities. The group... 


West Wits continues to pursue blended financing options for Witwatersrand Basin project
28th April 2023 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed West Wits has revealed that it has been in advanced discussions with multiple funders to secure a funding solution for its Witwatersrand Basin project (WBP). West Wits said on April 28... 


Innovation in electrical termination products for the mining sector
28th April 2023

The global mining industry is facing complex challenges due to changing regulations, resource depletion and environmental impact concerns. To remain viable, the industry must adapt to new... 


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Maestro set to deliver first for Africa at Dwyka Tech*Carnival
28th April 2023

Canadian Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) device manufacturer Maestro Digital Mine will launch its MaestroFlex automated regulator to the African market when it exhibits at the Dwyka... 


Copper recovers but global growth concerns cap gains
26th April 2023 By: Reuters

Copper prices rose in London on Wednesday as support from a weaker dollar helped to halt its five-session run of declines. Benchmark LME copper was up 0.6% at $8 574.5/t by 10:56 GMT. The metal... 


New Floodlights for Hartleyvale Stadium
25th April 2023

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED floodlighting solution for the Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town, Western Cape. This stadium is the home of Hockey in the Western Cape and is where all... 


Copper industry warns of looming supply gap without more mines
Copper industry warns of looming supply gap without more mines
21st April 2023 By: Reuters

The world's appetite for copper to build most electronic devices will exceed supply over the next decade and imperil climate targets unless dozens of new mines are built, executives and analysts... 


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Company promotes automation, introduces hub
21st April 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

With more South African companies striving to remain competitive by streamlining their processes and increasing their efficiencies, demand for automation and power management solutions has... 


Firming commodities demand, post-Covid stimulus packages and greater infrastructure spend drive up demand for Bell dump trucks
21st April 2023 By: Irma Venter

Increased commodity demand, post-Covid-19 stimulus packages and expanded infrastructure spending in several markets have all combined to drive up demand for Bell’s articulated dump trucks (ADTs),... 


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Smart grid offers benefits for all stakeholders
21st April 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Implementing a smart grid system in South Africa offers a range of benefits for power generators, electric utilities, customers and society, says UP specialist energy industry consultant Dr Willem... 


Energy storage a short-term solution
21st April 2023

Energy storage, and how it can be integrated into the energy distribution mix and contribute to electricity stability in South Africa, needs to be considered as a short-term solution, says solar... 


Modern technology boosts construction deployment time
21st April 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Modern technology has transformed the construction industry, says diverse prefabricated deployment solutions company Turnkey Modular, which has implemented its robust Intelligent Component Design... 


Location map of the Waterberg project
Waterberg platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
21st April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum Group Metals has reiterated its focus on advancing the Waterberg project. 


Local company ArmCoil and Schneider Electric partner to deliver SKID substations to prominent mining group
20th April 2023

ArmCoil Afrika, a local manufacturer of medium voltage (MV) AC motors and transformers, and Schneider Electric have partnered on the provision of a skid mobile substation product line that will... 


From top left clockwise are Anglo's Duncan Wanblad, Anik Michaud, Matt Daley and Stephen Pearce.
Anglo’s 680 MW prioritised first-wave renewable energy projects on way
19th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Listed as a 2023 priority by Anglo American is getting the first wave of the renewable energy ecosystem projects under way in South Africa. The first wave of 680 MW renewable energy projects being... 


Copper edges higher after strong Chinese growth data
18th April 2023 By: Reuters

Copper edged higher on Tuesday after data revealed faster than expected economic growth in top consumer China while tin rose for a second day on concern over supply from Myanmar. Benchmark copper... 


GR Engineering wins West Musgrave contracts
14th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Contractor GR Engineering Services has been awarded two contracts worth a combined A$312-million at copper miner Oz Minerals West Musgrave project, in Western Australia. Under the contracts, GR... 


UPS systems necessary for businesses – company
14th April 2023

Downtime can be costly for any business, especially for growing ones that need to be operational around the clock. Power management company Eaton’s uninterruptable power supply (UPS) systems are... 


STEERING SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING
Omron's goal is to help suppliers of battery cells for hydrogen electric vehicles, for example, save 10% on excess material
How automation solutions with AI can help optimise maintenance, production for sustainable manufacturing
14th April 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Sustainability can play an important role in acquiring and retaining customers, as well as in developing new market opportunities, says automation specialist Omron. One area where the company wants... 


PTM retains focus on developing Waterberg project
13th April 2023 By: Darren Parker

In TSX- and NYSE American-listed Platinum Group Metals’ (PTM’s) financial results for the six-month period ended February 28, released on April 13, the company has reiterated its focus on advancing... 


Booyco Engineering's Bush Cooler saves mines costly downtime
13th April 2023

Replacing large non-ferrous alloy bushes in mining equipment like cone crushers can be time consuming and expensive, but Booyco Engineering’s Bush Cooler provides an innovative solution to this... 


Omico appoints new project engineer for Omitiomire
12th April 2023 By: Darren Parker

Namibian copper exploration and development company Omico Mining has appointed a new project engineer Mathys du Preez for its Omitiomire copper project in central Namibia. He is expected to bring... 


Growth fears knock copper prices despite falling inventories
12th April 2023 By: Reuters

Copper prices fell on Wednesday as investors worried about the strength of economic growth and metals demand and braced for US inflation data that could impact interest rates. However, losses were... 


Blyvoor Gold boosts supplier development, improves near-mine community
11th April 2023 By: Donna Slater

Blyvoor Gold, which operates the Blyvoor mine – once one of the largest gold mines in the world – has invested more than $100-million in refurbishing and upgrading the mine after it stood idle for... 


An image of RCL FOODS’ job fund site visit, cane re-established with Jobs Fund Support
Collaboration drives positive change for small-scale growers
7th April 2023

Small-scale sugar growers are a vital contributor to the sugar value chain in South Africa and are the economic heartbeat of many communities across the country. This is recognised by the South... 


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V-Cube tech proves successful at mines
7th April 2023

Digitalised industrial power networks company VoltVision has successfully rolled out its ViViD platform across all six of gold producer Endeavour Mining’s assets in West Africa, amid a global... 


Company’s four sugar projects completed
7th April 2023

Member of Bosch Holdings Bosch Projects completed four major projects at a sugar factory in Dalton, KwaZulu-Natal last year. These projects comprised of engineering, procurement and construction... 


Mineworkers in underground operation next to yellow equipment
Wireless networks tested at Venetia underground
7th April 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

US-based Kinetic Mesh wireless networks developer Rajant Corporation conducted digital mining tests in collaboration with multinational engineering company Sandvik to ensure that wireless... 


Mineworkers drilling underground using Hydrovessel drilling system
Local mines adopting Hydrovessel drilling system
7th April 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Another two local deep-level mines will completely remove compressed air from their operations over the next 18 months, equipping 120 mining crews with drilling equipment supplier HydroPower... 


Drill rigs at the Muga project
Muga potash project, Spain – update
7th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Highfield Resources has been granted a construction licence for the processing plant at the Muga project. 


Core samples from the Gugulethu project
Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
7th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Mngeni Shaft project is edging closer to completion. 


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Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
7th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion is investigating the potential to bring forward the start of production at the Prieska project. 


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