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How battery storage can help SA navigate its grid and loadshedding challenges
Amid the current energy crisis, declared to be a state of disaster during last month’s State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, battery energy storage systems (BESS) could...
How battery storage can help SA navigate its grid and loadshedding challenges
Amid the current energy crisis, declared to be a state of disaster during last month’s State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, battery energy storage systems (BESS) could...
Loadshedding impacting on industry
The ongoing energy crisis in South Africa has routinely caused steel production to be halted and, owing to generators being costly, steel suppliers and fabricators have had to increase sales prices...
Opportunities arise for local steel industry
The demand for South African value-added steel products in mining projects across Africa and Australia has increased amid poor service delivery and high transport costs from China, as well as...
Company emphasises sustainability
With sustainability being emphasised in the global steel industry, steel and technology group Voestalpine is implementing sustainable business practices to promote socioeconomic and ecological...
Company supplies steel for Cape Town E-Prix
Local steel supplier Macsteel collaborated with contractors to supply more than 465 t of steel in seven weeks for the first-ever Cape Town E-Prix, on February 25, held during the ninth Formula E...
Earthquakes demonstrate importance of standards
The earthquakes in Syria and Türkiye last month demonstrate the importance of implementing national building standards to ensure that all buildings and structures can withstand seismic activity,...
Recycled rubber range aids sustainability initiatives
Vinyl flooring and wall protection specialist Polyflor launched the R-Range recycled-rubber wall protector last year to protect buildings against damage caused by wheeled traffic. The first product...
Partnership to benefit rubber recycling industry
With a global emphasis on environmental consciousness and the circular economy, demand for recycled rubber pallets has increased in the seven-billion-unit pallet industry, thereby sparking a...
Rubber company innovates to meet industry challenges
High levels of unemployment, raw material shortages and energy constraints have negatively affected the South African rubber manufacturing industry as the economy begins to recover from the effects...
Company now fully South African-owned
Foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie is now wholly South African-owned after 15 years of offshore ownership. Thos Begbie’s top four senior management, together with four other South African...
Company benefits from PGMs demand
With the increase in demand for platinum-group metals (PGMs), specialist mining services provider Ukwazi’s PGMs-related projects have increased by about 20% since 2020. Ukwazi business development...
Osmium value likely to increase
Crystalline osmium – the scarcest and densest platinum-group metal (PGM) globally – attracts more long-term opportunities for investors than diamonds, says precious metals refiner Gauteng Refinery...
Platinum demand expected to grow
With a global emphasis on renewable energy, platinum-group metals (PGMs) – particularly platinum – are expected to benefit from the growth of a new end-use segment, says global platinum market...
Investment needed to keep industry afloat
Loadshedding is creating production problems and increasing the cost of scrap, but government’s lack of investment in renewing old piping systems and constructing new networks remains one of the...
Company relocates as part of growth strategy
As part of its ongoing growth strategy, pipe and hose supplier Astore Keymak relocated its Cape Town branch to a more modernised premises in the Western Cape in November 2022. “Astore Keymak Cape...
Law firm wants to effect positive change through discussions
Representatives of law firm Beech Veltman will attend the Investing in African Mining Indaba – to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from February 6 to 9 – to discuss and...
Sustainability emphasised in African mining
With an increasing focus on sustainability for mining operations globally, more operations are cognisant of their carbon footprint – particularly major mining companies that face more scrutiny from...
Mining Indaba to be ‘bigger than ever’
This year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from February 6 to 9 – is expected to be “bigger than ever”, owing to strong commodity...
ICMM to be active at Mining Indaba
Mining industry organisation the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is participating at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – to be held at the Cape Town International...
Analysis firm showcasing products at Indaba
International elemental analysis company Innov-X-Africa is representing technology solutions provider Evident – formerly known as Olympus – at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – which...
Firm will showcase monitoring products, services at Indaba
Condition monitoring company WearCheck will showcase its mining-related products and services at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – to be held at the Cape Town International...
WiMSA to exhibit at Mining Indaba
Nonprofit organisation (NPO) Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) will exhibit alongside its UK-based counterpart, Women in Mining UK (WiMUK), at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – to...
Uncertainty can hinder investment potential – law firm
The theme of this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – Unlocking African Mining Investment – is quite relevant, as uncertainty in the South African mining industry can create reluctance...
Mining company invests in local industry
Linking with the theme of this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from February 6 to 9 – zinc mining company Vedanta Zinc...
Miner embarks on conversion project
This year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from February 6 to 9 – will emphasise strategies to support supply chain security for...
Duty of care heightened on recommissioned mines
Mining operations face increasing pressure to implement an adequate duty-of-care agenda, owing to pressure from investors and regulators who question mining operations’ social licence to operate...
Recommissioning aids growth opportunities
With more coal mines being recommissioned, owing to the increasing global demand for coal, more employment opportunities and a rising contribution to the fiscus in South Africa are expected, says...
More mines being recommissioned
Many South African mines have, in recent years, been placed under care and maintenance, owing to various factors, including an increase in production costs, Covid-19 lockdown restrictions and...
Hydrogen engine paves way for net-zero targets
Power technology provider Cummins released its zero-carbon hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) concept truck, powered by the B6.7H hydrogen engine, at this year’s International Automobile...
Saboa embarks on training initiative
The South African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) has endorsed the training and development of 28 female bus and truck drivers. This is in collaboration with Clarendon Transport Underwriting...
Company invests in ‘state-of-the-art’ factory
Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA), part of global tyre and rubber company Sumitomo Rubber Industries, has invested more than R2.1-billion in a “state-of-the-art”, purpose-built 180 000 m2 truck,...
Company strives for sustainability
Local tyre manufacturer Bridgestone South Africa is working to decarbonise its energy sources and reduce its manufacturing carbon footprint by 50% by 2027. “We use raw materials that are produced...
Company produces first local EV truck
Electric vehicle (EV) solutions provider Applied Electric Vehicle Energy Reticulation Systems Africa (Aeversa) subsidiary Iron Energy is nearing the completion of the first locally assembled 8 t...
Bearings company completes acquisition
National industrial supplies specialist Bearings 2000 has acquired bearings and power transmission supplier MCL Engineering Products – based in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape. The acquisition, which...
Counterfeit bearings prominent in local industry
The use of counterfeit bearings has become increasingly prevalent in the local bearings industry, which can increase downtime, create consequential damage and reduce life span and safety, says...
Mining Indaba to welcome more delegates, new features in 2023
Next year’s Investing in Africa Mining Indaba – to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from February 6 to 9 – will operate at full capacity, as all Covid-19 restrictions have...
Automation necessary for Africa’s competitiveness
With global manufacturers embracing power management automation, the African market needs to follow suit to remain competitive, says power management company Eaton Africa power management and...
Systems assist with loadshedding woes
The current energy crisis sweeping South Africa has increased the need for reserve power, whereby complete management systems can help manage different energy sources, says power management company...
Business leaders emphasise sustainability
The Shared Value Africa Initiative and global organisation the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) held a business leadership discussion on September 1, in Sandton in Gauteng, on the importance of...
Loadshedding impacting small businesses
While startup opportunities are prominent in South Africa, local businesses face reduced productivity and production, owing to disruptions caused by loadshedding, says research and consulting firm...
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