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Gold rises as G7 nations plan to ban bullion imports from Russia
27th June 2022 By: Reuters

Gold prices gained on Monday, as news of some Western nations planning to officially ban imports of the metal from Russia for its invasion of Ukraine sparked some interest in bullion. Spot gold... 


Global growth for proven Multotec trommel screens
21st June 2022

The demand for trommel screens is picking up globally, contributing to the growing international footprint of South Africa-based minerals processing equipment specialist Multotec. According to... 


Corrocoat SA
Corrocoat SA
10th June 2022

With more than 35 years of experience, coupled with over a million square metres of successfully applied ultra-heavy-duty chemical, abrasion and impact-resistant coatings and linings, all... 


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GDP returns to pre-pandemic levels, up 1.9% q/q in the first quarter
7th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports that the country’s seasonally-adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 1.9% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of the year, driven primarily by... 


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Circular economy prompting steel, oil, carbon recovery from end-of-life mine truck tyres
6th June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Highest and best use of ultra-large end-of-life mine truck tyres is being brought about by a change to the model in which resources are mined, made into products, and then become waste. Just one of... 


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Truck tyre insurance a local first
3rd June 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Dunlop Tyres manufacturer and distributor Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) says it is the first tyre manufacturer in South Africa to launch truck tyre insurance. As of April, the company... 


REDUCED DEMAND About 60% to 70% of Widney Transport Components’ bus orders are linked to government tenders, with activity currently muted
Local bus sector under the pump
3rd June 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

The South African bus sector has faced challenges over the past two years, with commercial-vehicle sliding-window designer and manufacturer Widney Transport Components noting a drop in volumes,... 


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Metso Outotec launches new padded truck body
23rd May 2022 By: Darren Parker

Industrial technology company Metso Outotec has launched its new truck body, which is a one-piece, lightweight, hybrid truck bowl that combines the benefits of high-strength steel and rubber. It... 


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Company celebrates one year anniversary
20th May 2022

Slurry related valves design and manufacturing company Abrasive Flow Solutions (AFS) celebrated its first year of being in business in March. The company hosted a two-day launch function at its... 


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Magino gold project, Canada – update
20th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Argonaut Gold is still reviewing the final cost estimate for the Magino project. 


Britain to increase tariffs on Russian platinum, palladium in new sanctions
9th May 2022 By: Reuters

Britain announced on Sunday it will increase tariffs on platinum and palladium imports from Russia and Belarus in a new package of sanctions targeting £1.7-billion ($2.10-billion) of trade, which... 


Liberia to review ArcelorMittal concession agreement
22nd April 2022 By: Reuters

Liberia will review its iron ore concession agreement with steel and mining company ArcelorMittal, as well as other concessions signed by the West African country's current and previous... 


Cast resin transformers show significant benefits
22nd April 2022

Electrical and digital building infrastructure specialist Legrand’s range of cast resin transformers (CRT) has been designed for high-efficiency, enhanced safety and low environmental impact during... 


It is not about Mining, it is about Logistics!
21st April 2022

By Henk Bester Managing Director: Bigen Transport Most of the 100,000 route-km of railway network in Africa was built more than a century ago and very little was added over the corresponding... 


Correct screen media selection is key to lowering TCO
20th April 2022

Screen media is a critical part of the metallurgical process, and it is therefore essential that the appropriate screen panel or screen panel combinations are selected, not only to improve... 


Three sanders launched
8th April 2022

German power tools company FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge has developed three new, innovative palm sanders - the ORE 2-125 EC, the ODE 2-100 EC and the OSE 2-80 EC. This new generation of "Multi-Sanders"... 


Multotec's SA-made pumps delivered to Kazakh mine
28th March 2022

The global reach of mineral process equipment specialist Multotec has been highlighted by the recent supply of its South African-manufactured slurry pumps to a chrome project in Kazakhstan.... 


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Leveraging better water waste treatment to save the environment and ourselves
18th March 2022

With International Water Day commemorated on March 22, the spotlight is rightfully on one of the most precious lifegiving elements upon which we all depend – water. For water to truly be used... 


Coffee and hydrogen the key to green steel - UNSW
18th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has released three research papers showcasing that waste coffee grounds and hydrogen could be used in the fabrication of green steel. Under its Sustainable... 


Agreement signed for petrochem product offtake
18th March 2022

Sustainable chemicals manufacturer Bolder Industries announced in January a landmark 20-year strategic marketing agreement with independent petroleum marketer Tauber Oil for exclusive offtake of... 


Sector expected to grow from ICT trade
18th March 2022

Market research organisation Kenneth Research last month released a report which showed that the petrochemicals and polymers market is anticipated to grow, primarily on the growth in trade of... 


Kwatani screens support golden opportunity in Namibia
25th February 2022

Namibia’s bustling mining scene is seeing an exciting expansion and technological innovation at a leading gold mining operation, with Kwatani supplying five mill discharge screens – all custom... 


Kwatani’s single deck screen for gold mine in Namibia
OEM’s screens support Namibian expansion
25th February 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Namibia’s bustling mining scene is witnessing exciting expansion and technological innovation with original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kwatani supplying five custom-designed and -manufactured... 


New tyre models launching later this year
25th February 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

Two models from the SPVAN01 tyre range, manufactured by global tyre and rubber company Sumitomo Rubber, are set to be launched later this yea 


Rubber increases wear life
25th February 2022

Mines are well aware of the significant cost savings that can be achieved by using rubber to increase the wear life of equipment; however, selecting the right product for the application is vital.... 


Hopes that website will shape future of online tyre sales
25th February 2022

Tapping into the enormous growth in e-commerce in South Africa, Blackcircles.co.za has been launched with the hope that it will become the benchmark for the best online tyre retail customer... 


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Metals, engineering need govt support to ensure sustainable economic recovery
8th February 2022 By: Martin Creamer

South African businesses in the metals and engineering sector have faced enormous challenges over the past few years, with the Covid-19 pandemic compounding an already difficult situation, Steel... 


Envirotech® pumps popularity continues in Africa
7th February 2022

Underpinning the popularity of Envirotech® pumps is Weir Minerals Africa’s ongoing investment and support, as well as the pumps’ integration into various pumping solutions that the company offers.... 


A photo of an Envirotech pump with WRT technology in operation on site at a gold mine
Leveraging industry-leading brands improves technology offering
4th February 2022 By: Darren Parker

The Envirotech pumps range from pumps manufacturer Weir Minerals benefits significantly from synergies in research and technology development, as well as application knowledge sharing across a... 


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Couplings demand up year-on-year
4th February 2022 By: Darren Parker

The demand for low-maintenance, cost-effective couplings has increased year-on-year, with the emphasis on ease of assembly to alleviate hours of downtime, says industrial products provider BMG... 


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Footwear provider expands into new terrains
21st January 2022

Driven by “a commitment to high-quality products”, local footwear provider Lemaitre states that it has always been a brand committed to keeping those who build South Africa safe, noting that, for... 


Vulco® R67 mill lining rubber compound is revolutionising mine site mill operations
19th January 2022

Vulco® rubber is renowned throughout the mining industry for its exceptional wear life and reliability in mill lining systems. These abrasion- and impact-resistant rubber compounds have been... 


Rubber lining protects equipment against wear, but choose carefully
17th January 2022

Mines are well aware of the significant cost savings that can be achieved by using rubber to increase the wear life of equipment, however selecting the right product for the application is vital.... 


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Magino gold project, Canada – update
7th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Owing to a cost increase in the Magino project, Argonaut Gold has said that it expects a funding shortfall to see the project through to completion. 


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Simon Swanepoel
10th December 2021

This week we profile Simon Swanepoel, CEO of RocketNet, an Internet service provider that provides fibre-to-the-home to customers and businesses across the country 


Activists making wave at Carmichael
7th December 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has called for tougher penalties for protestors who break the law and disrupt the lawful activities of mining companies. The call comes as activist... 


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Recycled rubber can reduce environmental impact
26th November 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Recycled rubber manufacturer Xtyre Global provides patented products made from recycled tyres that can replace wood and plastic products, particularly in the industrial environment. Xtyre Global... 


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Electric vehicles, battery chargers set to offer more sustainable mining
26th November 2021

Specialist mining services provider Becker Mining South Africa has been appointed distributor in Southern and Central Africa by leading mobile mining equipment supplier Miller Technology. Becker... 


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Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update
26th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kropz has reported that the Elandsfontein project is on schedule, albeit tight. 


Kropz’s Elandsfontein project remains on track, albeit tightly so
23rd November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging African phosphate developer Kropz’s Elandsfontein project, in South Africa, remains on schedule, albeit tight, and within the original projected capital budget for commissioning next... 


V-belts in operation in a mine
High-strength belts work well in mining
19th November 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s portfolio of Fenner power transmission components includes a range of high-strength friction transmission belts that offer dependable performance in demanding... 


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Dunlop launches new people carrier tyre
19th November 2021

Dunlop has launched the SP VAN01, a durable and fuel-efficient tyre for drivers and owners of minibus taxis, privately owned people carriers, vans and light trucks. 


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Positioning Africa to become a global industrial hub
17th November 2021

After the ravages imposed by the global Covid-19 pandemic on African economies, increased trade is exactly what the continent requires in order to recover. 


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