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Displays at the Johannesburg Geology Museum before flood damage occurred
Johannesburg Geology Museum laments threats, frustrations
30th June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Geological Museum Association (GMA) has lamented the continued challenges, including theft, flood damage and lack of funding, experienced by the Johannesburg Geology Museum over the last... 


LOOKING UP
Stewarts & Lloyds Projects supplied all the piping and fittings for the fire protection system, hanging material and fire water system for Steyn City
Pipes, tubes demand strong in housing sector
25th June 2021 By: Darren Parker

Demand for piping and tubing from the housing sector has remained buoyant throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, says pipe and tube manufacturer Stewarts & Lloyds sales manager Clayton Greer. He... 


Sweet jobs harvest from small-scale  grower development project
Sweet jobs harvest from small-scale grower development project
25th June 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Four years in, the R127-million Small-Scale Grower Cane Development project has recorded notable successes, with over 860 sustainable jobs created and 3 000 ha of cane developed on communal land... 


Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu
Minister Sisulu Calls On Engineers To Contribute To The Development Agenda Of The Country
21st June 2021

The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu has called on engineers to patriotically contribute to the development agenda of the country. Minister Sisulu made this call... 


FLAMEPROOF PUMP SET
The Tsurumi KTX series is an explosion-proof model of the general KTZ series of dewatering pumps.
Flameproof pump sets delivered to local colliery
18th June 2021

Pretoria-based pump supplier and services company, Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS), delivered six flameproof mobile pump sets to a colliery in Mpumalanga in May. 


SA developer wins $4.5bn Ethiopia housing contract
18th June 2021 By: John Muchira

South African developer Property 2000 has won a $4.2-billion contract to build affordable houses in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa. The project will involve the construction of 500 000 units... 


Copper’s supercharged rally creaks on signs of softer demand
Copper’s supercharged rally creaks on signs of softer demand
15th June 2021 By: Bloomberg

Copper’s stellar rally is starting to creak as investors unwind their bullish bets and evidence of demand weakness mounts in China’s powerhouse manufacturing sector. Prices plunged as much as 4.3%... 


Gold Fields’ South Deep, trade unions ink three-year wage deal
11th June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Gold Fields’ South Deep mine and trade unions the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and Uasa, have concluded a three-year wage agreement for the period from March 1, 2021, to February 28, 2024.... 


WOOD REDUCES CARBON OMMISIONS
Carbon dioxide is removed from our atmosphere by wood plantations during their rotations of seven to 20 years.
Timber’s viability overlooked by developers
11th June 2021

It is estimated that two-billion metres squared of new building stock will be required every year between 2019 and 2025 to keep up with urban development and population growth.  


Pioneers for sustainable urban regeneration
11th June 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

An urgent shift from traditional market practice towards the ‘green industrial revolution’ is underway, hence specialised commercial property financial services company TUHF’s advocating for the... 


Australia poised to benefit from increased commodity demand - MCA
Australia poised to benefit from increased commodity demand - MCA
2nd June 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A new report by the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has shown that Australia was poised to take advantage of the predicted increase in global demand for commodities. The MCA’s Commodity Demand... 


STRAIGHT FORWARD Local mining engineers like the tough, simple, local build because it is easier to service
New dryer range piques mining interest
28th May 2021 By: Darren Parker

The introduction of compressed-air equipment manufacturer Artic Driers International’s new SA Series heatless pressure swing air dryers has sparked significant interest in the South African mining... 


Wear-resistant conveyor introduced
28th May 2021

Designer and manufacturer of bulk handling equipment Flexicon has introduced a wear-resistant flexible screw conveyor which comprises a carbon steel conveyor tube, heavy-duty flexible screw, and... 


Bluejay says Greenland Minister reaffirmed support for mining
21st May 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim-, FSE-listed and QTCQB-traded Bluejay Mining CEO Bo Stensgard said on Friday that he had held a positive meeting with Greenland’s mining Minister, who was appointed following the recent general... 


DEAN NARAINSAMY We are losing key resources and skills sets to emigration
Construction turnaround requires collaboration
21st May 2021 By: Darren Parker

Partnerships between the private and public sectors are paramount to turning the built environment and construction sectors around in South Africa, says engineering firm Aecom Africa programme cost... 


The Bigen Group
The Bigen Group
21st May 2021

The Bigen Group has, since its inception 50 years ago, earned a solid reputation as an innovative, solutions-focused engineering and infrastructure development partner and employer of choice,... 


Numsa, NUM says Eskom fails to 'engage meaningfully' in wage negotiations
20th May 2021 By: Donna Slater

Labour unions the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) on May 20 said State-owned power utility Eskom's management team had refused to... 


NUM seeks 15% wage increase in gold sector
20th May 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has submitted its key wage demands for the period from 2021 to 2023 to gold sector employers. It is seeking a 15% across the board increase in salaries and... 


LEI Principal Geology Consultant Siphelele (Siphe) Ntshangase
Hire jobless geologists to capture much-needed exploration data – LEI
19th May 2021 By: Martin Creamer

A strong call for unemployed geology graduates to be contracted to capture historic exploration data electronically has been made by Letaba Elihle Investments (LEI) principal geology consultant... 


DIVERSE APPLICATIONS
The OPTIWAY is suitable for use in various industrial environments, including underground haulage, outdoor mining areas, and others
Company introduces robust luminaire
14th May 2021

Industrial lighting solutions provider BEKA Schréder has introduced “one of the most versatile and reliable” industrial light-emitting diode (LED) bulkhead luminaires: the OPTIWAY. The luminaire... 


NORD DUODRIVE
BMG’s new NORD DuoDrive unit - an integrated geared unit that combines the recently launched NORD IE5+ synchronous motor and a single-stage helical gear unit in one compact housing - has been designed for optimum system efficiency.
New unit designed for efficiency
7th May 2021

Industrial products provider, BMG’s new NORD DuoDrive unit, an integrated geared unit that combines the recently launched NORD IE5+ synchronous motor and a single-stage helical gear unit in one... 


It makes huge economic sense to encourage mineral exploration
It makes huge economic sense to encourage mineral exploration
7th May 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Mining, preceded by exploration, is the greatest economic multiplier of all business activities, including government expenditure, says Integral Asset Management chief investment officer Bruce... 


Automotive Industry Development Centre
Automotive Industry Development Centre
7th May 2021

TSHWANE AUTOMOTIVE CITY (TAC) ASSISTING TO REVERSE THE LEGACY OF APARTHEID BY PROVIDING SPATIAL PLANNING THAT PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF SCHOOLS, SHOPPING CENTRES AND... 


On-The-Air (30/04/2021)
On-The-Air (30/04/2021)
30th April 2021 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s platinum group metals are being used in an ever increasing number of applications; The multiplier magic of exploration and mining can bring the biggest number of jobs to South... 


Integral Asset Management chief investment officer Bruce Williamson.
Mining policy should be hugely supportive of exploration’s multiplier magic – investor
28th April 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Mining, preceded by exploration, is the greatest economic multiplier of all business activities, including government expenditure, says Integral Asset Management chief investment officer Bruce... 


Arizona mining fight pits economy, EVs against conservation, culture
20th April 2021 By: Reuters

Early last year, Darrin Lewis paid $800 000 for a hardware store in a tiny Arizona town where mining giant Rio Tinto hopes to build one of the world's largest underground copper mines. Rio buys... 


Abrasive solids handling made simple with the new Warman submersible pump
15th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The new, high chrome Warman® SSB-A submersible pump from Weir Minerals presents a versatile pump and robust solution for slurry and sludge removal. “Conceptualised and commercialised by Weir... 


Security Lighting for Letaba Hospital
15th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

BEKA Schréder has supplied the security lighting at Letaba Hospital in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. Since this new lighting installation, security levels have increased and the number of... 


Greenland election gets under way
Greenland election gets under way
6th April 2021 By: Reuters

Greenlanders began voting in a parliamentary election on Tuesday that could unseat the ruling political party and help decide the fate of vast deposits of rare earth metals which international... 


Vaccination success key to igniting SA’s infrastructure roll-out
Vaccination success key to igniting SA’s infrastructure roll-out
2nd April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Despite the strain that the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccinations is placing on the fiscus, industry body Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) believes that it needs to be prioritised in concert... 


Greenland to hold election watched closely by global mining industry
Greenland to hold election watched closely by global mining industry
31st March 2021 By: Reuters

Greenland holds an election next week that could decide the fate of vast deposits of rare earth metals which international companies want to exploit and are vital to the Arctic island's hopes of... 


AECI CEO Mark Dytor
AECI sets 2025 sustainability targets
26th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Chemicals group AECI has set itself six group-specific sustainability targets for 2025, as shared in the company’s first-ever sustainability report published on March 26. The sustainability... 


ALL HANDS ON DECK We aim to help support the safety, health and wellbeing of everyone on site through our services
Company awarded facility management contract
26th March 2021

Infrastructure service provider Ventia has been awarded a contract to deliver comprehensive facility and asset management services to diversified miner Anglo American’s metallurgical coal... 


Paul Jackson
Paul Jackson
26th March 2021

This week we profiloe Paul Jackson, CEO of TUHF, a commercial property financing company that exclusively targets property in inner cities 


Northam Platinum has provided R80-million in 341 interest-free home loans to date in its drive to fund home ownership.
Northam pays most tax as growth strategy heads for 8 500 jobs boost
23rd March 2021 By: Martin Creamer

“We’ve made the single-largest tax payment in the history of the company,” Northam Platinum CEO Paul Dunne said during last week’s presentation of 74%-higher headline half-year earnings.   The... 


Solutions ensure cleanliness standards are met
19th March 2021

Engineering components provider BMG’s fluid technology filtration solutions comprise a range of fluid power components and systems, which are supported by the team’s broad technical capabilities to... 


UK government intervenes in deep coal mine plan
UK government intervenes in deep coal mine plan
12th March 2021 By: Reuters

Britain's government has intervened in a plan for a new deep coal mine in northern England after climate change advisers said the project would "increase global emissions". The plans pose a... 


Hydrological information will help manage water resources
12th March 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The South African Academy of Engineering (SAAE) has urged government to focus on securing reliable hydrological information to manage South Africa’s scarce water resources. In an advisory note to... 


UVSS: Offering unique products to the mining, engineering and construction sectors
UVSS: Offering unique products to the mining, engineering and construction sectors
12th March 2021 By: Yolande Botes

As the largest ventilation manufacturing company in Africa, Unique Ventilation and Support Systems (UVSS) has over 85 years of collective experience in the mining ventilation industry. UVSS also... 


Royal Bafokeng Platinum provides every employee with an opportunity to own a dignified home.
South Africa should regulate bus, truck emissions – Royal Bafokeng Platinum
10th March 2021 By: Martin Creamer

What a wonderful housing job Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) has done in building 1 400 impressive family homes for its employees, with another 100 outstanding for occupation. When RBPlat CEO... 


Galileo enters into agreement to sell Star Zinc to Zambia-focused company
4th March 2021 By: Donna Slater

Zinc, copper and rare earths explorer Galileo Resources has entered into a conditional agreement with Siege Mining regarding the ceding of ownership, operation and participation in the Star Zinc... 


New road to unlock Africa’s first Automotive City
New road to unlock Africa’s first Automotive City
19th February 2021

The ambitious plan to create Africa’s first Automotive City in Rosslyn, has taken a massive step towards commencement. The Tshwane Automotive City (TAC) Project Management Office (PMO) is pleased... 


SEW-EURODRIVE continues to meet high expectations through new products for the mining industry
SEW-EURODRIVE continues to meet high expectations through new products for the mining industry
18th February 2021

Drive and control technologies specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has a wide range of products that are suitable for the mining industry, with some having been improved in recent years to most adequately... 


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