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INDEPENDENT PERFORMANCE
Godwin diesel-driven pumps provide high performance dewatering solutions for demanding mining, industrial and infrastructure applications
Recognised pump brands power African expansion
28th August 2026

Pump supplier Integrated Pump Technology is leveraging two well-known pumps brands in the dewatering sector – Grindex and Godwin, to accelerate its growth across Africa. In a market where... 


PHUMELELA NGCOBO
KSB’s seals range includes solutions for the vast majority of KSB pumps together with universal mechanical seals suitable for many competitor pumps brands
Engineered seals target reliability for slurry and process pumps
28th August 2026

Following recurring seal failures encountered by engineers of pumps and valves manufacturer KSB that could not easily be resolved by changing operating practices, the company is expanding its range... 


SIMPLIFIED SOLUTION
Multiple WEARTUFF pump systems with Vortex mixer tanks prepared in the Challenge Pumps workshop ahead of export to the underground in Africa
Pump supplier simplifies dewatering setup for efficiency
28th August 2026

Australia-based mine dewatering specialist Challenge Pumps recently collaborated with an African underground mine’s project manager to simplify a complex existing dewatering system while improving... 


Paul Dunne, Mzila Mthenjane, Shamini Harrington, Richard Stewart.
Minerals Council hails launch of partnership to unlock growth, jobs, confidence
21st August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa has responded exceedingly positively to the launch by President Cyril Ramaphosa of the third phase of South Africa’s Government-Business Partnership for Growth and... 


Centre for Science Technology and Innovation Indicators’ senior research specialist Dr Kgabo H Ramoroka.
Considerable room to increase mining’s innovation intensity, survey finds
4th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The results of a study on the modernisation of South African mining indicate that there is considerable room to increase innovation participation and intensity across the firms surveyed. The... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Industry leaders, researchers, govt partners, innovators gather to modernise mining
23rd July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The future of modernisation in South African mining will not be forged by individual companies or institutions working in isolation but collectively by industry leaders, researchers, government... 


A trailer mounted dewatering pumping solution developed HCP Pumps on a remote mine operation
Logistics provider delivers mine pump
17th July 2026 By: Halima Frost

Kempton Park-based freight forwarding service provider Manta Freight Logistics is responsible for the shipping and delivery of a new trailer-mounted pump solution, developed by Gauteng-based... 


Successful dewatering depends on more than pump selection
3rd July 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Selecting the right pump for a dewatering application is often far more complex than anticipated, as many operations underestimate just how application-specific dewatering can be, says pumps... 


An image of a Yuchai water pump engine
Diesel pumps remain a reliable solution despite sustainability concerns
3rd July 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

While rising fuel costs and sustainability considerations are encouraging equipment electrification, diesel engine provider YC Diesel GM Paul Lastrucci says diesel pumps remain the most reliable... 


An image of the EVO Series 210 electric double diaphragm pump
New pump range delivers reliable energy-efficient fluid transfer
3rd July 2026

Delivering dependable, energy-efficient fluid transfer in demanding industrial applications, industrial equipment supplier BMG has expanded its fluid handling offering with the introduction of the... 


Pumps provider expands range offering
3rd July 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Pump solutions provider Pumps for Africa has been appointed as an authorised distributor and repairer of water technology developer Xylem’s Flygt pumps range, marking a significant milestone for... 


An image of the Werner Amanzi Recycling Combination Vac Jet
Truck-mounted unit improves water use
3rd July 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Aligned with the requirements of remote mining environments, where access to clean water is limited, high-pressure jetting and vacuum equipment manufacturer Werner Pumps has developed a... 


Supplier ready to engage, showcase at WAMPEX
29th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As a global supplier of engineering solutions for minerals and mining applications, Weir is preparing to showcase its range of solutions for the mining sector at the West African Mining and Power... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Mining can unlock growth, skills, job creation, Minerals Council AGM hears
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With disciplined policy reform, modernisation and partnerships, mining can elevate South Africa’s economic development, industrial capability and social progress. “We can unlock growth, skills and... 


Minerals Council South Africa President Paul Dunne.
Urgent need for one-stop mineral rights shop, Minerals Council points out
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

There is an urgent need for a one-stop shop for mineral right applications to coordinate and align all relevant regulations from other departments, to streamline and expedite approval processes.... 


Weir positioned to respond to Botswana mining ecosystem
15th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As Botswana’s mining sector continues to diversify, there are significant opportunities to support more efficient, resilient and sustainable mining operations, reports manufacturer of mining... 


Discussion panel and attendees at Memsa event to boost opportunities for South Africa’s OEMs.
Growth’s not an entitlement, investment’s not a given, Memsa event hears
20th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Growth is not an entitlement and capital investment is not a given. These were two key points that Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane emphasised during a Mining Equipment... 


Pan African Resources Evader solar farm.
Eskom confident of meeting winter demand, Minerals Council South Africa indicates
10th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Amid the expectation of Eskom publishing its winter outlook later this month, the State-owned power utility has meanwhile expressed confidence that it will be able to meet electricity demand as... 


Minerals Council South Africa Acting Chief Economist Bongani Motsa.
Flow-through can advance South African exploration, says Minerals Council economist
30th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The introduction of a flow-through shares incentive scheme by the South African government would solve this country’s exploration problems. A slide with words to that effect was prominently... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Minerals Council CEO reiterates need for coordinated cross-govt policy environment
27th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane on Friday reiterated South Africa’s urgent need for a coordinated cross-government policy environment directed at stimulating responsible and... 


Uranium and gold opportunities.
More steps being taken to advance promising South African uranium/gold endowment
24th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Uranium development company Neo Energy Metals stated in a London Stock Exchange announcement on Tuesday, March 24, that it is negotiating an agreement with Sibanye-Stillwater to secure unrestricted... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Turn wealth beneath soil into prosperity for all, Minerals Council CEO pleads
10th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s mining sector must be a national economic priority so as to unleash its inherent and powerful multiplier effects, make inroads into high levels of unemployment and contribute to... 


SLURRY-RELATED VALVES
BMG’s Fluid Technology division plays a major role in the local valves sector, through the design, distribution, support and repair of a broad range of slurry-related valves
Engineered valves support mining uptime
6th March 2026

BMG’s Fluid Technology division works closely with the mining sector in sub-Saharan Africa to ensure that all valves, strainers and flow control equipment supplied, meet the exact requirements of... 


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Valve station for gold miner developed
6th March 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

High-pressure water-powered valves and mining products and services company Hydro Power Equipment (HPE) is engineering a “robust” pressure-sustaining valve station to maintain a desired vertical... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller
Jameson cells ringing efficiency bells at Valterra Platinum
26th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The two words, Jameson and cells, came up several times during Valterra Platinum’s information-packed presentation of excellent 2025 financial results, owing to these cells ringing many efficiency... 


Globally rated Metals & Mining Analyst and Portfolio Manager Shamim Mansoor.
Turning wealth in ground into wealth for South Africa’s people is a must, says analyst
26th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is at a pivotal juncture. It can choose to remain a supplier of raw commodities that enrich other countries or become a global leader in mineral‑based industries, says globally rated... 


A Godwin pump on site in Namibia
Namibia’s underground rivers create dewatering headaches for mines
20th February 2026

Although Namibia is widely regarded as one of the driest countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many of its mines contend with persistent and often severe water ingress. According to Namibia-based... 


Deep regional understanding boosts OEM’s support capabilities
13th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

A deep understanding of Africa’s diverse pumping requirements and challenges, along with extensive aftersales support in remote or harsh environments, provides peace of mind to customers... 


The image above depicts one of the pumps featured in Schurco Slurry's DW Series
New mining pump tackles abrasive dewatering duties
13th February 2026 By: Lynne Davies

Developed to bridge the gap between clear-water dewatering pumps and heavy duty mining pumps, pump manufacturer Schurco Slurry’s DW Series offers a purpose-built solution capable of handling... 


The above image depicts a Gridex Pump being off loaded
Pumps supplier scales up dewatering performance
13th February 2026

As African mines deepen and conditions grow more complex, water management remains one of the sector’s most persistent operational challenges. Groundwater ingress, seasonal flooding and... 


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