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Hybrid cables for automation applications
4th September 2026

Cable manufacturer igus South Africa has expanded its readycable hybrid range to include harnessed hybrid cables for Siemens SINAMICS S210 drives with OCC interfaces and SEW-EURODRIVE motors with... 


Hive Hydrogen South Africa.
South Africa’s $5.8-billion green hydrogen-ammonia project is ‘going really well’
4th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The $5.8-billion green hydrogen-ammonia project in South Africa’s Nelson Mandela Bay has been a hard slog but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Mining Weekly can report the venture, for... 


A Decade of Uptime: Experience the Severe-Duty Workhorses Powering Mining
A Decade of Uptime: Experience the Severe-Duty Workhorses Powering Mining
2nd September 2026

Mining machines such as rock crushers, pumps, and conveyors require powerful motors. But producing high starting and peak torque is not enough for ongoing performance. Heavy-duty industrial motors... 


C&I Energy + Storage Summit brings energy, industrial competitiveness and water resilience into one conversation
31st August 2026

South Africa’s commercial and industrial sectors are facing a more complex infrastructure landscape, where energy security, rising costs, electricity market reform, decarbonisation and water... 


Cyclic Materials rare earth oxides
US-focused rare earths recycler Cyclic Materials secures another $75m funding for plant rollout
28th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian circular rare earths company Cyclic Materials has completed a $75-million strategic financing round, which reflects expanded commitments from existing investors and brings the company's... 


Early detection helps reduce unplanned downtime
28th August 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Early warning of developing equipment faults is enabling food and beverage manufacturers to schedule maintenance before production is disrupted, reducing emergency repairs and unplanned downtime.... 


Tsurumi Pumps Africa
Tsurumi Pumps Africa: Dewatering is production infrastructure on African mines
28th August 2026

Undetected water seepage on mining operations can lead to complications such as a sump filling faster than expected, a muddy haul road, a pump operating beyond its intended duty, and maintenance... 


Dewatering systems should be designed around operational risk, conditions and continuity
28th August 2026

“Water rarely announces a shutdown,” says Tsurumi Pumps Africa’s S Kotze, adding that, consequently, maintenance teams are often responding under pressure, with access narrowing and water levels... 


Reliable motion for sustainable mining
28th August 2026

At Electra Mining Africa (EMA) 2026, electric motors and drive systems supplier Innomotics returns under the theme “Reliable motion for sustainable mining”, with plans to demonstrate how integrated... 


Drive, power systems spotlighted
28th August 2026

Industrial electrical technologies manufacturer WEG Africa plans to showcase its top solutions, services and expertise built for the mining sector at this year’s Electra Mining Africa (EMA)... 


The Danfoss iC7-Automation drives
Integrated engineering solutions on display at EMA 2026
28th August 2026

Industrial solutions provider BMG will participate in Electra Mining Africa 2026, once again presenting its extensive engineering solutions and technical services that have been refined over more... 


Exxaro media roundtable.
Exxaro driving modernisation, reviewing what mine of future could look like
26th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s Exxaro Resources is reviewing what the mine of the future could look like amid a modernisation drive, Exxaro CEO Ben Magara pointed out in response to Mining Weekly during a media... 


ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY 
ELGi offers 100% oil‑free air compressors a cleaner, greener future
Integrated Air Solutions places energy efficiency centre stage at EMA 2026
25th August 2026

Compressed air solutions provider Integrated Air Solutions (IAS) will be exhibiting Tier 1 compressor brands, advanced technologies and customerfocused services at Electra Mining Africa (EMA) 2026,... 


FLEXIBILITY
The flexibility and reliability of Roxtec solutions make them useful for efficient gas, dust and water protection
Innovative sealing solutions aid safety, adaptability
25th August 2026 By: Nadine James

Modular sealing solutions provider Roxtec Africa says its sealing solutions offer certified protection against multiple hazards such as fire, gas and water. The seals are available in different... 


Columbus
The women driving stainless steel forward
21st August 2026

Planning with purpose As Columbus Stainless operations and material flow planner, Rato Mtsweni is helping to keep production moving as she manages material allocation and production scheduling from... 


Hive Hydrogen South Africa.
South Africa’s $5.8-billion green hydrogen-ammonia project is ‘going really well’
18th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The $5.8-billion green hydrogen-ammonia project in South Africa’s Nelson Mandela Bay has been a hard slog but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Mining Weekly can report the venture, for... 


Hertha Metals plant in Texas
US-based Hertha achieves magnet-quality iron purity ahead of commercial plant build
18th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The developer of the world's first single-step process for producing steel and high-purity iron at lower cost, Hertha Metals, has successfully achieved iron production at 99.95% (3N5) purity, which... 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s MOVI-C® modular automation platform brings drive technology, motion control, software and communication together within an integrated automation ecosystem
Sew-eurodrive Puts Energy-efficient Automation In Focus At Propak Cape
18th August 2026

SEW-EURODRIVE will showcase its comprehensive MOVI-C® modular automation portfolio at Propak Cape, highlighting how integrated drive and automation technologies can help processing and packaging... 


Water Is Production Infrastructure
Water Is Production Infrastructure
12th August 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Production losses often begin quietly. A sump fills faster than expected. A haul road softens. A pump runs beyond its intended duty. Maintenance teams respond under pressure... 


Female leader transforms technical industry through partnership
7th August 2026

Hailing from humble beginnings within the mining town of Burgersfort, Mamokiba Yvonne Makuwa is the visionary founder and CEO of TKY Engineering, a proudly South African company. The company... 


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