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Gov establishes A$500m renewable technology fund
23rd November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal government this week announced a A$500-million investment in the Powering Australia Technology Fund to help Australian businesses progress innovative projects and technologies to reduce... 


Dust-A-Side launches hybrid monitoring solution
Dust-A-Side launches hybrid monitoring solution
20th November 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Dust control management specialist Dust-A-Side, headquartered in Pretoria, has introduced a comprehensive dust monitoring solution that offers particulate matter (PM) 2.5 and PM 10 real-time... 


An image of Stone Three’s team observing the PSA
AI improves productivity
18th November 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

The iron-ore mining sector continues to develop and enhance its productivity by introducing various types of sensors and information-capturing devices throughout the value chain to reduce... 


Enviro Automotive to launch electric panel van, with bakkie, truck, car to follow
18th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

Enviro Automotive is set to launch its first battery electric panel van in the local market – the DFSK EC35. Enviro Automotive is the importer and distributor of Chinese-made DFSK electric vehicles... 


Sedna joins forces with Nokia to accelerate mining automation, advanced digital solutions in Africa
17th November 2022

Sedna Industrial IT Solutions has strengthened its partnership with Nokia to co-operate on the technological advancement and development of Africa’s mining sector. With demand for digital solutions... 


Mines increasingly seeing value in digital systems
15th November 2022

Judging from interactions with mining customers at Electra Mining Africa 2022, Weir Minerals Africa notes that there is a growing demand for digital integration, which provides mines with data to... 


BEKA PRODUCTS 
BEKA Schréder’s Omnistar Midi, Vapourline, LEDBAY and LEDNOVA range (All pictured) are all suitable for zoned environments
Lighting vital in unsafe areas
11th November 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder provides the right lighting solutions by optimising the electrical, optical and mechanical design of luminaires using contemporary technology, while also... 


An image of Probe IMT's field services onsite
Integrated CAS solution enables safer, more productive mining
11th November 2022

Safer mining is about integrated risk management and safety protocols in a range of areas. Proximity detection and collision awareness is a crucial focus area in the drive to reduce fatalities,... 


Indlela Connections chairperson Nosipho Damasane.
New startup aims to improve pit-to-port turnaround times
11th November 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Three women who have been in logistics collectively for more than 30 years have formed a company intent on helping to smooth out rail and port logistics in the Southern African region. The three... 


Thermal sensors for four Cape Town pedestrian crossings
11th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town has implemented thermal sensors at four pedestrian crossings in Blaauwberg, the first time this has been done in South Africa.  The sensors have been installed along Marine... 


Al Gore addressing delegates at COP27
World’s carbon dioxide hotspots pinpointed by Al Gore-backed climate project
9th November 2022 By: Bloomberg

A consortium of dozens of research nonprofits on Wednesday launched a free online platform that details greenhouse gas emissions around the world across 20 economic sectors. Climate Trace, which... 


VEGA South Africa Opens New Headquarters in Lanseria  
4th November 2022

15,000 square-meter headquarters is a key investment in the company’s customers, employees, and community. (Lanseria, JHB) November 1st, 2022 – VEGA South Africa. - a leading supplier of level,... 


An aerial view of a hugs warehouse and distribution centre designed and built by Massmart
Company opens flagship distribution centre locally
4th November 2022

Distributor of consumer goods to Africa, Massmart, has opened its new flagship Riversands distribution centre in Riversands, Gauteng. The company announced that it had officially opened its new... 


An image of TOMRA Mining's TOMRA Insight platform
E-book helps mines enhance efficiencies
4th November 2022

Automated sorting systems specialist TOMRA Mining has published a new e-book to help mines enhance efficiencies and profitability by using information gathered by sorting machines. The... 


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Calls intensify for audit of South African tailings dams after Jagersfontein disaster
4th November 2022 By: Darren Parker

Following the tragic collapse of the Jagersfontein tailings storage facility (TSF) in the Free State on September 11, there has been a resurgence of urgent calls for audits of South Africa’s other... 


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Calls intensify for audit of South African tailings dams after Jagersfontein disaster
4th November 2022 By: Darren Parker

Following the tragic collapse of the Jagersfontein tailings storage facility (TSF) in the Free State on September 11, there has been a resurgence of urgent calls for audits of South Africa’s other... 


Indlela Connections chairperson Nosipho Damasane.
New start-up intent on improving pit-to-port turnaround times
27th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Three women who have been in logistics collectively for more than 30 years have formed a company intent on helping to smooth out rail and port logistics in the Southern African region. The three... 


Crane manufacturer eyes leading position in Africa
14th October 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes’ ambitions of becoming Southern Africa’s leading overhead cranes and hoists manufacturer is continuing as the group secures significantly large orders. This follows... 


a Kwatani screen
Company offers condition-monitoring capability
7th October 2022 By: Darren Parker

Vibrating-equipment manufacturer Kwatani is embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution by providing condition-monitoring capability to complement its service offering. Increasingly, customers are... 


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Global Tailings Summit in January will seek to address global tailings safety
30th September 2022 By: Darren Parker

Following the September 11 collapse of the Jagersfontein tailings dam, in the Free State, in South Africa, mining company CEOs, government Ministers from major mining nations and other key... 


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Coastal communities call for greater consultation on oil and gas exploration
30th September 2022 By: Donna Slater

Large- and small-scale fishers and communities on the Wild Coast of South Africa request that, at the very least, more scientific research be done on the effects of exploration activities, and that... 


Pictured Left to Right: Dolly Mathivha, Maseda Mphaphuli, Mafiwa Ramalebana, Onismus Mamaila
Mandela Mining Precinct advancing mining Research Development & Innovation
29th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

The mining research, development, and innovation (RD&I) landscape in South Africa has become increasingly muted over the years, with inadequate capacity expected to constrain knowledge production... 


IFM Electronics new business sales head Shaun Mackenzie.
IFM Electronics seeing green shoots in automation, Industry 4.0 sectors
9th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

With global growth expected to climb significantly in 2022, sensor, networking and control systems manufacturer IFM Electronics says the positive sentiment is evidenced in the “high level of... 


Cape Town to add two new MyCiTi depots in R340m project
9th September 2022 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town has started construction of two new MyCiTi bus depots. The R340-million project forms part of the roll-out of the MyCiTi service to Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha, Claremont and... 


SEW-EURODRIVE national sales and marketing manager Jonathan McKey
High-tech launches from SEW-EURODRIVE at Electra Mining
8th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Visitors to this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition in Johannesburg will be spoilt for choice as drive component manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa unleashes more technology to drive... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa will launch its DriveRadar® solution for remote condition monitoring and maintenance forecasting at Electra Mining Africa.
High tech launches from SEW-Eurodrive at Electra Mining
7th September 2022

Visitors to this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition in Johannesburg will be spoilt for choice as SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa unleashes more technology to drive productivity and efficiency.  


Probe IMT Mining Regional Manager for Mpumalanga Wesley Dean Lynn.
Probe IMT – leading the way for integrated digital mines
7th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Productivity and safety product supplier Probe Integrated Mining Technologies’ (IMT’s) end-to-end digital mine operation solutions can significantly improve the design of digital mines, says CEO... 


A photo of Booyco's solutions
Booyco Electronics continues to play pivotal role in Zero Harm
7th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

South African proximity detection system (PDS) pioneer Booyco Electronics continues to play a pivotal role in the quest for Zero Harm in the mining sector. An acknowledged leader in the field, the... 


A graphic of a MissionZero operation
FLSmidth focusing on ‘MissionZero’ at Electra Mining
7th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Global leader in the supply of equipment and solutions to the minerals processing industry FLSmidth will be using this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition to demonstrate the progress it is... 


SUPPORT The innovative product is designed for underground mines prone to seismic activity
With deep gold mines in mind, new yielding anchor sees the light
6th September 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

With South Africa’s deep gold mines in mind, support-solution company Fabchem Mining has designed a new yielding tendon, which can be used underground to support areas prone to seismic activity.... 


A photo of Kwatani's equipment
Kwatani casts spotlight on innovation, digitalisation
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

In response to the innovation imperative in the mining sector, mining equipment manufacturer Kwatani will use Electra Mining Africa 2022 as the platform to cast the spotlight on its modern... 


The V-Light range in a parking bay area
Manufacturer to showcase industrial lighting range at Electra Mining
1st September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Lighting manufacturer Visionware will be showcasing its industrial lighting range at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, which will be held in September. The Kempton Park-based company... 


New Products and Technologies to be launched at Electra Mining Africa
30th August 2022

Many local and international companies will make use of the large marketing opportunity posed by this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition to launch their new products and cutting-edge... 


 	DIGITAL ADVANCES Kwatani will showcase its advances in the digital space at Electra Mining Africa
Kwatani puts spotlight on new multi-slope screen designs
26th August 2022

In response to the innovation imperative in the mining sector, Kwatani will use Electra Mining Africa as a platform to cast the spotlight on its modern multi-slope screen design and the company’s... 


An image of an individual scooping rare earth minerals
Firm provides tech solutions to power a greener Mining 4.0
26th August 2022

As countries around the world pledge to achieve net-zero targets over the coming years, it’s not only governments and energy companies that will be put under pressure to deliver, says Nokia mining... 


AUTOMATED The Maxolution's automated guided vehicles
Company to launch new solution
25th August 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Visitors to the SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa stand will be spoilt for choice as the company unleashes more technologies to drive productivity and efficiency. Addressing growing demand for reduced... 


Rockwell Automation underscores the importance of maintenance to improve asset availability
Rockwell Automation underscores the importance of maintenance to improve asset availability
24th August 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Considering that high-capital assets have such a huge impact on production, they cannot be under maintenance or downtime without production being affected to some extent. Unscheduled downtime or... 


REMOTE OPERATIONS Ramjack’s rROC optimises mining fleet performance
Ramjack’s remote monitoring systems move into world of AI
24th August 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Famous for its remote monitoring systems which help mines improve production and prevent costly breakdowns before they occur, specialised systems integrator Ramjack Technology Solutions has upped... 


LOCALLY MADE While FLSmidth is a global group, much of the equipment that will be featured on its Electra Mining stand is produced in South Africa, either in whole or in part, at its Delmas SuperCenter.
MissionZero: Helping mines achieve zero emissions
19th August 2022

Minerals processing equipment and solutions provider FLSmidth is making progress in realising its MissionZero strategy, an ambitious programme which aims to help mines and process plants to achieve... 


ROCK RESPONSIVE 
The RHINO autonomous drillstring-mounted geophysical sensor provides a reliable source of information about the rocks being drilled, unaffected by the bit, rig or driller
Geophysical sensor remains unmatched
19th August 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Mining and infrastructure solutions company Orica has yet to see anything similar to its RHINO autonomous drillstring-mounted geophysical sensor on the market since introducing the first version in... 


Lubrication solutions from SKF/Lincoln South Africa adds value for Northern Cape iron ore mine
15th August 2022

Lubrication solutions from SKF/Lincoln South Africa adds value for Northern Cape iron ore mine What started initially as sporadic attendance to breakdowns at an iron ore mine in the Northern Cape... 


New probe developed
12th August 2022

Japanese multinational electrical engineering and software company Yokogawa Electric Corporation has developed an explosion-proof version of its TDLS8200 probe type tunable diode laser... 


An image of the Farm21 platform and sensors
Accurate solution allows for sustainable farming
12th August 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Agricultural technology developer Farm21 aims to assist 10 000 farmers worldwide in making better farming decisions by 2024 using its pinpoint accuracy solution, says Farm21 partnership manager... 


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