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Simone Liedtke

Simone Liedtke

Simone Liedtke is Creamer Media Social Media Editor & Senior Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Simone Liedtke

FLSmidth introduces new pure play strategies for mining, cement; introduces new long-term financial targets

FLSmidth introduces new pure play strategies for mining, cement; introduces new long-term financial targets

7th February 2023

While Danish multinational FLSmidth’s performance has gradually improved, the company believes it has the potential for more, and has therefore kickstarted a transformation journey in 2022 with a... 


Efficient Engineering is gearing up for continued growth

Building SA’s engineering base for growth

7th February 2023

Already leveraging the global economic recovery, Efficient Engineering is gearing up for continued growth – while strengthening the industrial foundations of the South African economy. According to... 


Spectrem Air geophysical manager Brad Pitts

Spectrem Air to engage clients at Indaba on their plans

7th February 2023

Geophysical airborne service provider Spectrem Air intends to not only engage with its clients, but “understand what the theme of ‘Unlocking the Future of mining’” will mean for the company. This... 


Business Development Head: Decarbonisation Services Tarik Sfendla

Wärtsilä to advance energy optimisation tech, strategy in 2023

7th February 2023

Manufacturing company Wärtsilä’s holistic approach builds on the company’s extensive capabilities in power system remodelling and analysis, energy system optimisation and flexible power generation... 


Enaex Africa CEO Francisco Baudrand

Enaex Africa optimistic about plans to become explosives leader in Africa

7th February 2023

Explosives and blasting specialist Enaex Africa is hopeful that it will continue to expand into Africa and help drive long-term growth and new investment opportunities in the continent’s mining... 


Ready availability of stock is ensured by SEW-EURODRIVE's new facility in Aeroton, Johannesburg

SEW-EURODRIVE all set to support Africa’s growth

6th February 2023

Despite the travails of the global economy and uncertainty in many countries, Africa will be the place to do business in the coming years. So says SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa MD Raymond Obermeyer,... 


MMP director Johan le Roux

Modernising SA’s mineral extraction sector through research development and innovation

6th February 2023

The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP), will again this year form part of the South African Pavilion at the “Investing in African Mining” Indaba exhibition, jointly with the  Department of Science and... 


Pic of SRK Consulting newly-appointed MD Andrew van Zyl

SRK Consulting focusing on clients' success, not just own growth

6th February 2023

With several African countries currently the source of key minerals, and potentially hosting other minerals, engineering consultancy SRK Consulting newly appointed MD Andrew van Zyl expects the... 


CEO Sereme Maphaka

Methano Group advances goal of becoming leading EPCM firm in Africa

6th February 2023

Multidisciplinary engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) firm Methano Group is in the late engagement stage with its strategic partners in setting up offices in Southern Africa... 


Kumi Consulting MD Andrew Britton

Kumi Consulting advancing plans to assist miners with increasing regulatory requirements

6th February 2023

Supply chains are coming under increasing focus, with sustainability consultancy Kumi Consulting highlighting the impact of growing regulation, particularly in Europe, which sees manufacturers and... 


Crossroads CEO Pieter Vermeulen

Logistics provider Crossroads building on strengths

6th February 2023

General freight, fuel and bulk logistics company Crossroads will be building on its strengths and honing its strategy this year to grow its business, improve operational efficiency and increase... 


PDS technology will continue to develop, particularly leveraging advancements in areas such as the Internet of Things and other technologies

Expanding the value proposition of the PDS

6th February 2023

That Proximity Detection System (PDS) technology has over the years ushered in a new era in mine safety management is no overstatement. Given the pace of development in the past two years, Booyco... 


HIGH QUALITY
The Atlas Copco brand boasts a high level of quality for strong performance and rugged wear

Company welcomes master distributorship of new range

3rd February 2023

Dewatering pumps and dredging specialist IPR recently welcomed a master distributorship for global industrial company Atlas Copco’s new pumps range in the Southern Africa region into its overall... 


DAVID CLAASSEN
Dry-type transformers translate into increased safety and reduced environmental risk, as there are no chances of leakages or possible fires

Dry-type transformers lead to increased safety at mines

3rd February 2023

The global trend of mining companies’ continuously showing their strong commitment to evaluating their operating practices and working towards zero harm has led to an increased demand for the... 


SOLAR RANGE
BEKA SOLAR offers a renewable lighting solution to operate in any challenging African environment

Correct lighting solution can help maximise energy savings

3rd February 2023

As companies worldwide have become obliged to implement energy-saving methods, the growing popularity of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in a variety of lighting applications has dominated the... 


Adelaide Ruiters, CEO and founder, continues to advance South African phosphates industry.

Adelaide Ruiters Mining And Exploration

3rd February 2023

In furthering its hopes and ambitions for South Africa’s phosphates and agriculture sectors, junior miner Adelaide Ruiters Mining & Exploration (ARME) continues to advance its 37. 4-million-tonnes... 


Assore now holds just over 25% of Atlantic Lithium

22nd November 2022

Aim-listed Atlantic Lithium on November 22 welcomed further investment by Assore International Holdings, which now has voting rights of 25.06% of the Africa-focussed lithium explorer and developer.... 


AfriTin ‘encouraged’ by latest drill results

22nd November 2022

Exploration drill results at Aim-listed AfriTin Mining’s flagship Uis mine, in Namibia, are in line with the company’s expectations for the V1/V2 pegmatite orebody, the African tech metals miner... 


BUILDING BLOCKS
Countries are encouraged to eliminate open burning of waste promoting the use of waste as a resource for value and job creation

Experts unpack the criticality of circular economy to climate resilience

18th November 2022

Only 11% of waste from Africa’s urban areas goes to managed landfills, with much of the rest dumped and often burned. This has had a dramatic impact on human health, with poor air quality linked to... 


Milken Institute senior director Emily Musil Church

Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy launched

17th November 2022

The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have launched the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy, a $2-million prize competition to reward entrepreneurs and innovators working to address... 


Atlantic Lithium founder posthumously honoured at London conference

16th November 2022

Aim-listed lithium miner Atlantic Lithium founder and former CEO Vincent Mascolo has been posthumously shortlisted for the Mining CEO of the Year Award. Mascolo passed away unexpectedly in March... 


Green hydrogen could sustainably industrialise Africa, boost GDP in six key countries – new report

15th November 2022

With global demand for hydrogen projected to rise sevenfold by 2050, new analysis from the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA) and analytical support from McKinsey, quantifies opportunity for the... 


Hummingbird achieves compliance with WGC responsible mining principles

15th November 2022

Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources has achieved compliance with the World Gold Council’s (WGC’s) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMP), within the shortest possible timeframe and at both... 


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

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


Panelists (L to R) Denis Owaga; Elvin Harris; Wandile Sihlobo and Gavin Kelly

Lack of finance, security still plaguing South Africa’s transport industry – panel

27th October 2022

Considering recent developments – such as the Covid-19 pandemic and an economy trying to recover – professional body Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport South Africa president Elvin Harris... 


Schneider Electric global marketing director Quintin McCutcheon

Schneider Electric advancing Electricity 4.0, Industry 4.0 with solutions

18th October 2022

In continuing efforts to digitize its customers, energy management and automation specialist Schneider Electric’s connected products can communicate well with each other on its digital platforms,... 


The presenters at Creamer Media’s ESG-focused webinar this week (from left to right starting at the top) Melanie Naidoo-Vermaak; Shannon de Ryhove; Sarah Cooper; Kurt Roelandt; Tsakani Mthombani and Lael Bethlehem

ESG needs to be embedded within an organisation for long-term success, sustainability

13th October 2022

When considering how to make environment, social and governance (ESG) a real driving force that helps to shape the work of companies, gold miner Harmony Gold sustainable development group executive... 


AWARD-WINNING
Pilot Crushtec’s Pilot Modular range is an award-winning range of ready to use semi-mobile, skid mounted crushing, screening, washing and stockpiling equipment

Company has unique blend of crushing, screening equipment on offer

7th October 2022

Focusing solely on crushing and screening equipment, mining equipment provider Pilot Crushtec offers customers a unique blend of Finnish industrial company Metso Outotec’s and its own brand of... 


Shell webinar image

Shell Lubricant Solutions working on ‘more than a few’ modern solutions

29th September 2022

The evolution of technologies in various sectors require “more than a few” modern fuel and lubrication solutions, which means that the evolution of solutions needs to be aligned to the technologies... 


Pictured Left to Right: Dolly Mathivha, Maseda Mphaphuli, Mafiwa Ramalebana, Onismus Mamaila

Mandela Mining Precinct advancing mining Research Development & Innovation

29th September 2022

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... 


MD Amar Soodiyal

Shosholoza Technologies upholds good partnerships for future growth

16th September 2022

Hydraulic equipment supplier Shosholoza Technologies will continue to focus on growing its existing client base, while also attracting new clients, says MD Amar Soodiyal. However, he notes that... 


Geotab Africa sales director Ryan Diesel

Geotab, DriveRisk advancing driver, operator safety through AI

16th September 2022

The primary objective of getting drivers and operators home safely has advanced significantly via telematics company Geotab Africa and behavioural risk monitoring company DriveRisk, with the... 


Industrial division manager Riaan Kloppers

AVK Valves’ training, manufacturing facility promoting local manufacturing, job creation

16th September 2022

Valve manufacturing company AVK Valves has reiterated its commitment to Africa through the expansion of its SAIMech.E accredited valve training facility in South Africa, which it has now expanded... 


Oristo AR GM Shawn Bezuidenhout

Oristo AR promotes AR technology at Electra Mining

15th September 2022

Augmented reality (AR) technology provider Oristo AR intends to expose, and promote, AR technology and its benefits to as many industries as possible over the next 12 months, as adopting this... 


Interceptor by Hi-Tec

Interceptor by Hi-Tec keeping feet on the ground with their range of safety footwear

15th September 2022

Having evolved out of footwear company Hi-Tec Sports, which was founded in 1974 by Frank van Wezel, subsidiary Hi-Tec Work has evolved into Interceptor, which the company says “answers to... 


BMG MD Robin Briggs

BMG confident about post-Covid recovery

14th September 2022

While economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic has been slower than expected, industrial equipment supplier BMG is confident that this will speed up as infrastructure development starts to... 


Ramjack systems, services making ‘mine of the future’ possible

Ramjack systems, services making ‘mine of the future’ possible

14th September 2022

By focusing on real operational challenges as well as niche technologies that can help the digitisation journey, mining consultancy Ramjack Technology Solutions says a pragmatic approach enables... 


Klüber Lubrication able to meet very specific customer needs

Klüber Lubrication able to meet very specific customer needs

13th September 2022

Specifically designed with application in mind, chemical manufacturer Klüber Lubrication has been able to, through extensive research and development (R&D), innovative product development and... 


MacLean Engineering Africa GM John-Paul Theunissen

MacLean Engineering advancing fleet electrification in Africa

13th September 2022

Mining equipment provider MacLean Engineering intends to build the next 50 years of Maclean mining vehicle innovation on the three pillars of electrification, automation and digitalisation. The... 


A photo of Magni SA machines

Magni machines provide highest standard of back-up, support and safety

13th September 2022

With “definite signs” of activity picking up, particularly within the mining and green energy spaces, Magni SA CEO Lindsay Shankland says the company’s main focus will remain on offering “the... 


Kal Tire senior VP Dan Allan

Kal Tire promoting ESG, sustainability through tyre recycling

13th September 2022

Mining tyre service provider Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group continues to innovate how it works, its tools and its technology to meet evolving needs and deliver positive change when working through... 


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