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China seeks to dent its coal addiction with mega power complexes
7th September 2020 By: Bloomberg

Imagine a power plant built next to a coal mine but also operating wind turbines and solar panels. The facility hosts batteries to store electricity when supply is in excess. The main source of... 


FRANCO DIEDERIKS
Since the ease of the lockdown, sales are starting to pick up, especially among new developments and refurbishment projects
World-first heat pump to launch at Electra
4th September 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Krugersdorp heat pump manufacturer EMS Holdings will officially launch its world-first 200 ℓ low-pressure, integrated heat pump alongside its official distributor, ACDC, at Electra Mining Africa... 


DRDGold CEO Niël Pretorius
Joburg’s political legacy mine dumps should come down to cut commute time – DRDGold
1st September 2020 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa Inc should be doing much more to incentivise the recovery of precious metals from tailings dams for sound societal and environmental reasons that could free Johannesburg of its... 


Largest union at Colombia coal mine Cerrejon on strike
1st September 2020 By: Reuters

The largest workers union at the Colombian coal mine Cerrejon walked out on strike on Monday, the group said, after its members voted overwhelmingly to support the move following a collapse in... 


NICO PIENAAR
The surface mining sector represents a large part of the overall mining community
Pandemic prevents further engagement on housing draft
28th August 2020

A call for further engagement with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) regarding the 2019 Draft Review of Housing and Living Conditions Standard has stalled as a result of the... 


Trump promised a coal comeback but America’s miners need an energy revolution
Trump promised a coal comeback but America’s miners need an energy revolution
25th August 2020 By: Bloomberg

Bobby Stevens’s backup plan for his backup plan encountered an obstacle a few months ago. In March the coronavirus pandemic closed the Kentucky government building where he was set to take his... 


Pepperl+Fuchs’ Rugged and Compact— BTC14 for Quad-Monitor Thin Client Applications
24th August 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The control room is the hub for technical production, planning, and control processes. Using established thin client technology, current production statuses are transmitted to multiple monitors in... 


Smart cities open up ‘endless’ business opportunities
21st August 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

As urbanisation rises, cities need to seek ways of leveraging the power of technology and connectivity to cater for the demands of this increasing urban population, stimulate the growth of... 


Sibanye-Stillwater executive VP for corporate affairs Themba Nkosi
Opinion: Providing for the right to adequate housing – innovation needed to address a complex challenge
20th August 2020

In this opinion piece, Sibanye-Stillwater executive VP of corporate affairs Themba Nkosi writes about the right to adequate housing for mining communities. Among some of the contentious policy... 


OECD says tourism sector has big jobs potential, but will need support until the middle of 2021
Infrastructure investment would boost SA’s potential growth – OECD
14th August 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Higher levels of infrastructure investment are needed to increase South Africa’s potential growth, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD’s) latest survey of South Africa... 


Grow the industrial base using new technologies that make low volumes competitive
Grow the industrial base using new technologies that make low volumes competitive
14th August 2020 By: Martin Creamer

New opportunities for local industrialisation are unfolding, thanks to modern technologies that ensure that even low-volume production can be globally competitive. South Africa must look to using... 


Some 8 000 miners needed in WA - CME
10th August 2020

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) of Western Australia has estimated that an additional 8 000 skilled workers would be needed for the regions resources sector over the next 12 to 18 months,... 


Plastic pipes able to surpass the demands placed on modern sewer systems
4th August 2020

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) hosted the fourth instalment of its very popular Quality Workshops on the 22nd of July 2020, focusing on various aspects related... 


MULTIPLE USES
Light-steel-frame buildings can be repurposed, modified or moved to a new location with relative ease
Steely resolve, innovation continue despite lockdown
31st July 2020 By: Darren Parker

Although production came to a halt over the past two months, light-steel-frame building materials supplier Etex South Africa – formerly known as Marley Building Systems – continued planning and... 


VUYISWA MUTSHEKWANE
It is not business as usual and things are unlikely to return to normal anytime soon
Economic recovery interventions present hope
31st July 2020 By: Darren Parker

South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP) CEO Vuyiswa Mutshekwane says it is encouraging to already see a number of the proposals being put into practice from the SAIBPP’s... 


DBSA confirms financing of $120m for giant Mozambique LNG project
DBSA confirms financing of $120m for giant Mozambique LNG project
21st July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s State-owned Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has confirmed financing of $120-million for the $20-billion-plus liquefied natural gas (LNG) project being developed by a... 


GREAT EXPANSION
The expansion and establishment of the engineering division was prompted by the South African Automotive Masterplan
PVC compounder continues supply despite pandemic
17th July 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Owing to its heavy investment in the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) market, KwaZulu-Natal-based PVC compounder Continental Compounders has been able to continue supplying products to essential services... 


WINTER SEASON BENEFITS 
The Corobrik clay face brick offers enhanced thermal comfort by retaining warmth in winter
Brick supplier completes Gauteng school project
17th July 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Face brick supplier Corobrik has completed the supply of its bricks for the construction of Noordgesig Primary School’s administration block and hall. 


UJ engineers develop 3D-printed ventilator that supports multiple patients 
17th July 2020 By: Irma Venter

An engineering team from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has designed and developed a portable three-dimensional- (3D-) printed mechanical ventilator that has a customisable base plate to treat... 


Virtual event to showcase opportunities arising from mega Moz gas projects
Virtual event to showcase opportunities arising from mega Moz gas projects
16th July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

A virtual event is being planned for early August to expose South African companies to the opportunities that are likely to arise directly from the mega-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects... 


Congo gives mines month to release confined workers
14th July 2020 By: Reuters

The Democratic Republic of Congo has given copper and cobalt mining companies a month to stop confining workers on site away from their families to stop the spread of coronavirus, the labour... 


BEKA Schréder is excited to announce the launch of the LEDlume-midi XP. Together with the LEDlume-mini XP, we have created the LEDlume XP family.
6th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The LEDlume XP offers optimised photometrical performance with a minimum total cost of ownership. It provides customers with the ideal tool to generate energy savings, improve lighting levels and... 


Amplats CEO Natascha Viljoen
Amplats targets operating at 75% to 80% capacity by year-end
3rd July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) expects to ramp up its production to between 75% and 80% of capacity by year-end, CEO Natascha Viljoen said on June 18. Viljoen... 


Public-led, private-backed water infrastructure roll-out signalled
Public-led, private-backed water infrastructure roll-out signalled
3rd July 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Public and private organisations in the water sector and financiers are ready to build water infrastructure projects and deal with demand, as well as water loss and delivery barriers, to improve... 


Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking   transforming aviation into a zero-carbon transport that uses hydrogen.
Platinum group metals in pole position to benefit from global decarbonisation thrust
1st July 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals are in pole position to benefit from the fast-growing global decarbonisation momentum, Mining Weekly can today report. A multiplicity of global announcements are emerging... 


A new breathalyser procedure and holding station has what it takes to aid in COVID-19 prevention in South Africa
29th June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Along with the reopening of bottle stores on June 1st as South Africa moved to Level 3 lockdown, many commercial and manufacturing sectors began their phased return to work. Back to business means... 


Challenges facing consulting engineers now exacerbated by Covid-19 restrictions
Challenges facing consulting engineers now exacerbated by Covid-19 restrictions
26th June 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Since first emerging in December last year, the rapidly spreading and now ubiquitous Covid-19 pandemic has buckled economies worldwide within months, holding global industries to ransom, despite... 


Congo officials vow to tackle child labour at mines as virus threatens spike
23rd June 2020 By: Reuters

Authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo's southeastern mining heartland are boosting efforts to tackle child labour amid concerns that the coronavirus pandemic could drive more families to put... 


SWIFT AND STURDY
The speed with which light steel frame structures can be erected makes them eminently suitable for the building of emergency structures
Emergency structures present opportunity for sector
19th June 2020 By: Darren Parker

Although the Covid-19 national lockdown proved “disastrous” for the light-steel-frame building sector – as it was for the rest of the construction sector – Southern African Light Steel Frame... 


BEARING DOWN 
Dodge ISN Trident bearings have a triple-lip sealing system with a contact seal for wet or dirty environments
Supplier saves mining industry time, money
19th June 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) is supplying bearings manufacturer Dodge ISN bearings to the quarrying sector to address contamination – the leading cause of... 


Gaylor Montmasson-Clair
Placing green stimulus at heart of postpandemic recovery would yield big co-benefits
19th June 2020 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s medium-term response to the Covid-19 pandemic provides a unique opportunity to reset the country’s unsustainable development pathway by fostering a “green recovery” that improves... 


Amplats CEO Natascha Viljoen
Amplats targets operating at 75% to 80% capacity by year-end
18th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) expects to ramp up its production to between 75% and 80% of capacity by year-end, CEO Natascha Viljoen said on June 18. Viljoen... 


Complete crane drive systems available from SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd
Complete crane drive systems available from SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd
18th June 2020

SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd. supplies complete drive systems for cranes, including project planning and design and aftersales service. No matter the operating conditions, these gear units are designed... 


NMDC halts operations at key iron-ore mine after state government order
12th June 2020 By: Reuters

India's NMDC said on Friday it had temporarily suspended operations at a key iron ore mine in the eastern state of Chhattisgarh after the state government ordered it to do so. NMDC chairman... 


New partnership providing handwashing facilities in disadvantaged communities
12th June 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Business for South Africa’s (B4SA’s) Water Working Group and the National Business Initiative (NBI), in collaboration with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), have teamed up to deliver an... 


MASSIVE ENERGY SAVINGS 
QVAL can achieve substantial energy and maintenance savings
Light manufacturer extends bulkhead range
12th June 2020

Light manufacturer BEKA Schréder has launched its QVAL light-emitting-diode (LED) bulkhead, which forms part of its existing LED bulkhead range. The QVAL is a decorative yet versatile,... 


Gaylor Montmasson-Clair
Placing green stimulus at heart of South Africa’s postpandemic recovery would yield big co-benefits
4th June 2020 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s medium-term response to the Covid-19 pandemic provides a unique opportunity to reset the country’s unsustainable development pathway by fostering a “green recovery” that improves... 


Raubex divisions see return to profitability
29th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Infrastructure development and construction materials supply group Raubex managed to maintain sufficient capacity to participate in any improvement in the sector, while simultaneously undertaking... 


How successful are mines’ efforts to restore livelihoods?
28th May 2020

Restoring the livelihoods of households affected by resettlement is fraught with challenges, so it is vital that mines begin the process early and carefully monitor to see what is working and what... 


BACK TO THE WALL 
SanteQ's walling systems use between 80% and 90% recycled and waste materials
System gaining traction in building conversion projects
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Alternative building technology solutions provider SanteQ Liteweight Building Technology’s bespoke Plaswall building technology provides for simple and rapid installation using unsophisticated skills. 


OTSILE MASENG
Covid-19 and subsequent economic downgrades by rating agencies will result in a sharp decline in domestic demand for residential properties
Council accelerates online services amid lockdown
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced home building industry regulator the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) to review its business operations by fast-tracking its online service... 


TIGHT FIT The Teadit glad packing is packed tightly around the shaft of a pump or valve to seal the moving shaft from the housing component
New gland packing reduces emissions
15th May 2020 By: Halima Frost

Companies looking to lower emissions can now buy sealing solutions manufacturer Teadit’s 2236 gland packing in South Africa from gasket manufacturer and distributor Absolut Gasket. Gland packing is... 


DYNAMIC DUO
The bearing and seal combination introduced by Freudenberg has been validated through extensive testing
Seals company introduces bearing seal combo
15th May 2020

Advanced materials and product supplier Freudenberg Sealing Technologies introduced a machine component that combines a plastic rotating bearing with a seal in a single, precisely matched unit... 


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