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22 online car searches every second – AutoTrader
26th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

At least 22 online car searches are conducted in South Africa every second, borne out by the more than 349-million online car searches made on South Africa’s largest motoring marketplace,... 


Intercape pleads for intervention as terror campaign intensifies
26th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Long-distance coach company Intercape earlier this month appeared before the Western Cape legislature’s Standing Committee on Transport and Public Works, as well as members of the senior provincial... 


Lefa's power plant
Nordgold launches 33 MW power plant at Guinea mine
24th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

Gold producer Nordgold has launched a new 33 MW power plant at its Lefa gold mine, in Guinea. The $30-million project was designed and built by Chinese manufacturing service group SUMEC – a... 


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Trafo Power Solutions
23rd August 2022

Trafo Power Solutions, a specialist in the design and supply of dry-type transformers, was established in 2017 to cater for the growing appetite and scope of application for dry-type transformers... 


SNEAK PEAK Sandvik will introduce its latest battery electric vehicle (BEV) to the African market. The new TH665B, with a 65-t payload, is the flagship of the company's expanding fleet of BEVs
Sandvik introduces its battery EV to African miners
22nd August 2022

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions will have a major presence at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, with its 385 m2 indoor stand introducing a ground-breaking battery electric vehicle... 


CUSTOM DESIGNED This solution shows multiple cast resin transformers in a specialised IP55 enclosure installed outdoor for a mining application
Transformer specialist customises solutions for mine-specific conditions
22nd August 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Owing to the individual nature of mines, a one-size-fits-all solution is often unfeasible. With that in mind, dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions will use this year’s Electra... 


Russian mercenaries seek gold, sow chaos in CAR
16th August 2022 By: Bloomberg

The Central African Republic (CAR) is defending the use of Russian assistance to take back territory the government says rebels have illegally occupied, despite widespread claims of indiscriminate... 


Fire halts Koolan Island processing
16th August 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A fire at the Koolan Island crushing plant has prompted ASX-listed Mount Gibson Iron to temporarily suspend processing activities at the site, however, the company said on Tuesday that mining of... 


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... 


Outstanding Marikana matters set for completion by month-end
10th August 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The remaining 24 out of 48 Marikana litigation matters, which are currently under way, are anticipated to be completed by the end of this months, Department of Justice and Constitutional... 


Police Minister Bheki Cele
'Fire will be met with fire': Cops send special reinforcements to combat Krugersdorp illegal miners
8th August 2022 By: News24Wire

Police Minister Bheki Cele says reinforcements will be sent to West Village in Krugersdorp, Gauteng to help fight illegal miners accused of terrorising residents. On Sunday, Cele, Gauteng Premier... 


Zinc climbs as Glencore says energy crunch puts smelters at risk
5th August 2022 By: Bloomberg

Zinc neared a one-month high while other metals came under pressure in London, with top producer Glencore warning that Europe’s energy crisis poses a substantial threat to supply. Glencore has... 


Strategy outlines constructive value of wood
5th August 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

The University of Pretoria (UP) has played a significant part in the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s (DTIC’s) Promotion of Timber Construction Steering Committee, which aims to... 


Albemarle's lithium sales surge after supply contracts renegotiated
4th August 2022 By: Reuters

Albemarle, the world's largest producer of lithium for electric vehicle batteries, raised its annual forecast on Wednesday and reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit after it renegotiated... 


An image depicting Magnitech's industrial floodlight, the MAGFLOOD
New industrial lighting solution beneficial for industry
22nd July 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Industrial lighting specialist Magnitech is expected to release the MAGFLOOD – its new industrial floodlight – this month. The fit-for-purpose industrial floodlight will provide optimal lighting in... 


Image of Alfagomma’s new hose range
Company introduces new hydraulic hose, fittings range
22nd July 2022

In view of continuous improvement of its products, hydraulic and industrial products supplier Alfagomma has introduced a new range of high-pressure hydraulic spiral hose, the Alfabiotech Evolution,... 


Liebherr and Immersive Technologies renew agreement
21st July 2022

With 16 years of delivering Liebherr advanced equipment simulators for mining customers, Immersive Technologies and Liebherr have chosen to renew their technical information agreement for a further... 


Workers walk between cooling ingots of Bessemer matte at the Vale Copper Cliff Smelter Complex in Sudbury, Canada.
Vale’s plan to turn around $40bn unit suffers fresh blow
21st July 2022 By: Bloomberg

Vale’s plan to turn around its copper and nickel-mining unit is taking longer than expected, risking a delay to a possible sale or spinoff of a group the miner says could be worth $40-billion. The... 


Governments turn against deep-sea mining as EV boom drives demand for metals
Governments turn against deep-sea mining as EV boom drives demand for metals
18th July 2022 By: Bloomberg

As battery makers scramble to procure cobalt, nickel and other metals to meet rising consumer demand for electric cars, governmental opposition to strip-mining the seabed for minerals is mounting.... 


Perenti settles historical damage claim
18th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Global mining services group Perenti on Monday announced that it would recover A$10-million as a settlement for historical damages to a property in West Africa. The property was damaged in 2004 by... 


MSALABS expands rollout of assay machines
14th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

Exploration and mining geochemical laboratory services provider MSALABS has expanded its global partnership with Chrysos Corporation, through which it will deploy 21 Chrysos PhotonAssay units... 


Sandvik to showcase the "future of mining" at Electra Mining
11th July 2022

(Virtual Showroom): Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions will have a major presence at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, with its 385 m2 indoor stand introducing a ground-breaking battery... 


Las Bambas copper mine revives after protest; but deal talks stall - data, sources
11th July 2022 By: Reuters

Copper output at Peru's huge Las Bambas mine has returned to normal levels after a two-month shutdown due to protests was ended last month, sources and power usage data show, but talks over a deal... 


Trafo's flexibility on show at Electra Mining
4th July 2022

Because of the individual nature of mines, a one-size-fits-all solution is often unfeasible. With that in mind, leading dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions will use Electra Mining... 


A reel of stainless steel braided hose which is impervious to fire chemicals and pressure
Manufacturer now offers new stainless steel braided hose
1st July 2022

Earlier this year, industrial hose specialist Truco announced it had started manufacturing stainless steel braided hose at its Chamdor campus in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Initial capabilities are for... 


Dealing with fire risk in a mining environment
30th June 2022

Mining vehicles such as excavators, haul trucks and even drag lines are high-value assets that operate in arduous conditions where there is a high fire risk. This means that pre-shift and weekly... 


Kwikspace celebrates 50 years in business with ever-evolving technology
Kwikspace celebrates 50 years in business with ever-evolving technology
30th June 2022

On 15 June 2022, Kwikspace celebrated a significant milestone: the company’s 50th anniversary. Founded in 1972, Kwikspace has become Africa’s largest manufacturer and rental supplier of... 


Dealing with fire risk in a mining environment
28th June 2022

Mining vehicles such as excavators, haul trucks and even drag lines are high-value assets that operate in arduous conditions where there is a high fire risk. This means that pre-shift and weekly... 


Image of underground operations at the A1 gold mine
A1 gold mine, Australia
10th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in Eastern Victoria, in Australia, 23 km south-south-east of Jamieson. 


Orom-Cross surface interpretation
Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
10th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Blencowe Resources has said that completed studies on the metallurgical characterisation of flake graphite concentrate from its Orom-Cross project have provided “very impressive results”. 


Blencowe delivers strong test results from Orom-Cross project
6th June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

LSE-listed Blencowe Resources says that recently completed studies on the metallurgical characterisation of flake graphite concentrate from its Orom-Cross project, in Uganda, has provided “very... 


Peru Cabinet seeks solution for Las Bambas crisis as leftists urge nationalisation
6th June 2022 By: Reuters

Peru's Cabinet was meeting on Friday to try and find a truce to the ongoing conflict that has paralyzed operations at MMG's Las Bambas copper mine, as some left-wing lawmakers suggest nationalizing... 


SELF SABOTAGE: Recent incidents of sabotage at Eskom power stations, including Tutuka pictured here, have exacerbated the country’s load-shedding crisis. CEO André de Ruyter has alleged that some of the perpetrators are individuals with vested interests in the coal value chain. He has also suggested that their actions could back-fire, telling delegates to the Mpumalanga Energy Summit that individuals engaging in sabotage could, ironically, accelerate the demise of the coal fleet by making it less reliable.
SELF SABOTAGE
3rd June 2022

Recent incidents of sabotage at Eskom power stations, including Tutuka pictured here, have exacerbated the country’s load-shedding crisis. CEO André de Ruyter has alleged that some of the... 


Blaze at Peru's Las Bambas copper mine as tension rises
1st June 2022 By: Reuters

A fire broke out on Tuesday in Peru's massive Las Bambas copper mine, a source told Reuters, amid clashes between police and an indigenous community that has occupied space there for more than a... 


Hytera showcases innovative security communications solutions at Securex South Africa
27th May 2022

Johannesburg - Hytera (SZSE: 002583), the global leading provider of professional communications equipment and solutions, announced its participation in the Securex South Africa 2022 that will take... 


Billionaire’s seized mines pose quandary for new Zambian leader
27th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

Zambia’s new business-friendly president faces a dilemma: risk a political backlash by returning mining shafts seized from an Indian company his mines minister once labeled as the nation’s... 


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OHS Expo back after two years
27th May 2022

The excitement is mounting behind the scenes as the confirmed exhibitors for the continent’s leading occupational health and safety (OHS) show continue with their preparations after a two-year gap.... 


Speciality lubricants reduce downtime for essential mining equipment
26th May 2022

Failure to use the correct lubricants in mining equipment increases maintenance costs and leads to more downtime and production losses. FUCHS LUBRICANTS has been a trusted partner of the global... 


Rio Tinto's Madagascar mine restarts after reaching deal with protesters
25th May 2022 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto's QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) mineral sands mine restarted production on Monday following a five-day halt, after reaching an agreement with demonstrators who had set up roadblocks at... 


A large food processing facility which could pose a fire risk owing to unsafe packaging and flammable constriction and insulation materials
Growing demand for fire solutions in food industry
20th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Fire risk management company ASP Fire has noted a steady increase in its percentage of food industry-related revenue, owing to the insurance industry placing stricter fire safety requirements on... 


A spray nozzle affixed to a ceiling spraying a large amount of mist water as a fire suppression system offered by Danfoss Fore Safety
Water mist tech to be presented at event
20th May 2022

Multinational engineering and manufacturing company Danfoss Fire Safety – part of the Danfoss Group – will be presenting a session at the Firexpo South Africa 2022 being held from May 31 to June 02... 


A large fire fighting nozzle which is fitted with a Dosetech Fire Dos proportioner which mixes air water and foam agent to effectively fight fires.
Fire protection foam dosing system on offer
20th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Fire protection equipment supplier DoseTech offers its FireDos fire protection foam dosing technology, known as proportioners, to the South African fire prevention and firefighting market. The... 


A picture of two gentlemen shaking hands at a branded stand at an event hosted by event organizer Specialised Exhibitions
Need for fire-related event realised
20th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Event organisers Specialised Exhibitions’ inaugural Firexpo South Africa 2022 will highlight the services and products of local suppliers in the fire prevention and protection sector to visitors.... 


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