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Bushveld Minerals CEO Fortune Mojapelo
Bushveld group advances vanadium redox flow battery plans through Enerox deal
13th November 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals’ 84%-owned subsidiary Bushveld Energy has signed a term sheet agreement with CellCube Energy Storage Systems to acquire all issued shares in Enerox for €11-million. A... 


WA govt releases EIS results
12th November 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian government has awarded A$4.93-million to 41 projects in Round 20 of its exploration incentive scheme (EIS) co-funded drilling programme. Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill... 


Bushveld CEO Fortune Mojapelo
Bushveld announces strategy to work with vanadium battery manufacturers
4th November 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals intends to establish a vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) investment platform to lead investments for original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with upside potential.... 


Barloworld joins corporate South Africa in curbing youth unemployment
1st November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Barloworld Automotive & Logistics has heeded the call for youth employment in South Africa. As part of the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme, the mobility services and solutions provider has... 


PRESSED FOR TIME Rand-Air's compressors are supplied to mines for unexpected shutdowns saving time and money
Compressor company caters well to shutdowns
1st November 2019 By: Halima Frost

With the mining sector accounting for about 30% of its business, generator and compressor rental company Rand-Air notes that it has proven its ability to mitigate some of the challenges that local... 


XOLILE SIZANI
While the market remains under pressure, Servest has embraced new technologies to remain competitive and still maintain sufficiently good margins
Warehousing strategy aids facilities management company
1st November 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

There is an opportunity for the facilities management sector to leverage expertise from the supply chain and logistics sectors by replicating similar processes in its warehousing and logistic... 


Legislative word change could see NMDC resume Donimalai operations
28th October 2019 By: Ajoy K Das

A mere substitution of a word in the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act (MMRDA) 2015, effected by India’s federal government, has opened up a window for State-run miner NMDC to... 


Chicago Pneumatic enjoys success in the North at Amandelbult MTE
Chicago Pneumatic enjoys success in the North at Amandelbult MTE
28th October 2019

Chicago Pneumatic has accumulated a string of Mining & Technical Exhibition (MTE) successes over the past year as a long-time lucky draw sponsor of the CPPG5 5.5Kva portable generator at these... 


Newmont Goldcorp starting up production at Peñasquito
23rd October 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and TSX-listed Newmont Goldcorp has started up production at the Peñasquito mine in Mexico, following the lifting of the illegal blockade on October 8. With the support of the state and... 


Growth in demand will be key to sustaining revitalisation of industrial parks
Growth in demand will be key to sustaining revitalisation of industrial parks
22nd October 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The 12 industrial parks that have been renovated and form part of the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI's) Industrial Parks Revitalisation Programme currently employ 65 000 people, says DTI... 


Growth in demand will be key to sustaining revitalisation of industrial parks
Growth in demand will be key to sustaining revitalisation of industrial parks
18th October 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The 12 industrial parks that have been renovated and form part of the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI's) Industrial Parks Revitalisation Programme currently employ 65 000 people, says DTI... 


Peñasquito remains suspended, despite lifting of blockade
Peñasquito remains suspended, despite lifting of blockade
9th October 2019 By: Mariaan Webb

The illegal blockade that resulted in the suspension of mining at the Peñasquito mine more than three weeks ago, has been lifted, global miner Newmont Goldcorp reported on Wednesday. However,... 


Success to the power of 3 for Chicago Pneumatic in Zambia
Success to the power of 3 for Chicago Pneumatic in Zambia
9th October 2019

After achieving resounding successes at South African Mining & Technical Exhibitions (MTE) throughout the year, Chicago Pneumatic again took full advantage of the opportunity to display its... 


OCTOPUS ELECTRONICS
OCTOPUS ELECTRONICS
8th October 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Octopus Electronics offers complete pipeline solutions and trenchless innovations. As a leader in its field, Octopus Electronics offers a number of services, including distribution, repair... 


Telescopic belt conveyor to be introduced to industry
4th October 2019

Materials handling equipment specialist BLT WORLD has decided to introduce telescopic belt conveyors, suitable for stacking bulk materials, to the mining industry. According to BLT WORLD, the use... 


NICA Pump & Electric Works
NICA Pump & Electric Works
4th October 2019

NICA Pump and Electric Works (Pty)Ltd is a B-BBEE level 1 contributor operating in the Engineering Sector focussing on Rotating Machinery – “Pumps and Associated Electric Equipment” servicing all... 


President  Manuel Lopez Obrador
Mexico's President asks parties to resolve conflict at Penasquito gold mine
30th September 2019 By: Reuters

Mexico's President bManuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday that he has asked the parties involved in an ongoing conflict at the Penasquito gold mine in Mexico to do their part to help resolve their... 


Bushveld Minerals continues to build on ‘firm foundation’, says Mojapelo
30th September 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

During the six months ended June 30, Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals continued to build on the firm foundation it has established, CEO Fortune Mojapelo said on Monday. He noted that the integrated... 


OCTOPUS ELECTRONICS
OCTOPUS ELECTRONICS
23rd September 2019

Octopus Electronics is a leader in their industry.  Encompassing distribution, repair facilities and rental agents for cutting-edge CCTV pipeline inspection equipment, innovative trenchless... 


Newmont Goldcorp offered $25m in social projects to end mine conflict
19th September 2019 By: Reuters

The world's top gold producer, Newmont Goldcorp, said on Wednesday it had offered $25-million in community investments and land rental fees to resolve a conflict at its Penasquito gold mine in... 


DEWATERING SOLUTIONS 
Sykes diesel driven pump sets offer a dewatering solution where there is no access to power
Pumps solutions specialist celebrates distributorship
13th September 2019

Pump solutions specialist Integrated Pump Rental is celebrating being the Sykes diesel-driven pump set distributor for over three years. Integrated Pump Rental rental development manager Ruaan... 


HIGH HEADS
A Sykes Xtra High Head dewatering pump provided reliable dewatering to a mine in Lesotho
High-head dewatering saved the day at Lesotho mine
13th September 2019

Normal mining operations continue at a Lesotho mine, thanks to the quick delivery by pump solution specialist Integrated Pump Rental of a rapid dewatering solution. 


Company becomes first validation facility in South Africa
6th September 2019

Welding and construction equipment-related supplier Renttech South Africa has become the first local validation facility which is able to provide a service to industry validating welding equipment... 


Govt observes anniversary of Marikana tragedy
16th August 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Government says it has, since the conclusion of the Marikana Commission of Inquiry, made “great progress” in implementing the inquiry’s recommendations, among which has been to ensure that the... 


Forklift equipment supplier invests R45m in STR fleet
16th August 2019

Forklift equipment supplier Criterion Equipment has embarked on a short-term rental (STR) fleet renewal programme for materials handling equipment manufacturer TCM – encompassing a R45-million... 


High-head Dewatering Saves The Day At Lesotho Mine
High-head Dewatering Saves The Day At Lesotho Mine
5th August 2019

High-Head Dewatering Saves The Day At Lesotho MineNormal mining operations continue at a Lesotho mine, thanks to the quick delivery by Integrated Pump Rental of a rapid dewatering solution.   


LOOKING POSITIVE
South Africa’s vehicle manufacturing output is set to rebound in the second quarter this year partly owing to improved post-election stability following the elections
New-vehicle sales decline indicative of economic health
26th July 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Buying a new vehicle is the second-most important purchase for many South Africans; but new-vehicle sales have declined over the past five years and remain under pressure, says National Association... 


Ben Churr
Ben Churr
26th July 2019 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Ben Churr, business head at Goscor Industrial & Construction Equipment, an industrial and construction equipment rental and sales company  


Chicago Pneumatic heads north to Kathu (MTE)
Chicago Pneumatic heads north to Kathu (MTE)
9th July 2019

Chicago Pneumatic has set the benchmark in generator excellence with its diverse generator portfolio. As an avid participant in the Mining & Technical Exhibition (MTE), the globally renowned high... 


Company to launch Kaiser units at IFAT Africa
28th June 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Distributor, repair facility and rental agent Octopus Electronics will launch industrial vehicle manufacturer Kaiser MORO’s Elegance truck at the IFAT Africa 2019 conference, which will be held at... 


COMPLETE SOLUTION 
Afritech Equipment Solutions offer clients on-site turnkey equipment and consumable solutions
Welding industry shows steady growth and stability
21st June 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

The welding industry is more stable, compared with other industries, such as civil engineering and construction, says mainstream industrial plant and equipment rental company Afritech Equipment... 


Award winning software company ESS Engineering Software Steyr poised to make its mark at Mining Investment London Conference
20th June 2019

Mining Investment London Conference and Exhibition www.mininginvestmentlondon.com, part of the global Mining Investment Conference Series. will be returning to London for the 3rd time from 19 – 20... 


SYKED UP
Integrated Pump Rental’s diesel-driven Sykes units offer pumping capabilities of up to 1 130 ℓ/s and maximum heads of up to 208 m
Diesel-driven pump ideal for remote, corrosive environments
14th June 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With mines’ ever-expanding need for efficient dewatering solutions in remote locations, pump rental specialist Integrated Pump Rental has added the stainless steel Sykes diesel-driven pump to its... 


Bushveld Energy partners with US company on vanadium electrolyte rental product
10th June 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals’ 84%-owned Bushveld Energy subsidiary has enabled the successful deployment of a vanadium electrolyte rental product in industrial-scale batteries developed and sold by... 


TAKE AWAYS
The mobile boilers took seven days to travel over 1 600 km to the customer’s site
Fast delivery of boilers averts shutdown
7th June 2019

Boiler manufacturer and distributor Nationwide Boiler Incorporated based in California, in the US announced the fast-track emergency delivery of two large package watertube boilers. The supply to a... 


Standby power in demand for off-grid juniors
24th May 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Junior miners create demand for generators and standby power, as they are often off-grid in the project startup phase yet aim to start generating revenue from their mine resource as soon as... 


Buoyed by mining recovery, Barloworld looks to Mongolia for growth
Buoyed by mining recovery, Barloworld looks to Mongolia for growth
20th May 2019 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld’s results on Monday reflected some of the biggest trends in the South African economy, with the company reporting a sharp drop in equipment sales to the troubled construction industry,... 


Chicago Pneumatic showcases generator fitness at Botswana MTEs
Chicago Pneumatic showcases generator fitness at Botswana MTEs
20th May 2019

Chicago Pneumatic is passionately powering a drive to expand its presence and brand awareness across Southern Africa. A key platform which has proven to greatly assist the company to achieve these... 


Jozi Power buys back shares from G5
20th May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Jozi Power, the mining power station and transformer rental specialist, bought back the entire 29% stake held by its largest shareholder, a subsidiary of Group Five, currently in business rescue.... 


Competition Commission inquiry confirms SA data pricing is ‘at more expensive end’
17th May 2019 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Competition Commission’s provisional report on its data inquiry has confirmed recent revelations that the cost of data services, particularly mobile prepaid data pricing, in South Africa, is... 


TANDEM LIFT
Two 2.9 t cranes and a 6 t crane in a tandem lift move an imported fish tank
Rising demand for versatile mini cranes
10th May 2019 By: Schalk Burger

There is growing demand for the versatile and compact Unic Spider Mini Cranes in South Africa’s construction and mining sectors, says local distributor B & B Group CEO Bob Fogg. The cranes range... 


South African company secures Potain distributorship
10th May 2019 By: Nadine James

Having secured Southern African distributorship for French tower- and self-erecting crane producers Potain, service provider Crane & Hoist Equipment SA expects to continue its sustainable growth... 


SPARKING INTEREST
Afrox hopes to generate an interest at its stand by offering daily prizes for best welder
Welding machines and services on show
10th May 2019

Gas supplier Afrox will be showcasing its integrated range of services and solutions for the agricultural sector at the Grain SA Nampo Harvest Day, which will be held from May 14 to 17, near... 


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