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Production set to grow
22nd October 2021

Global stainless steel production is expected to grow to 54-million tons in 2021 with an improvement in economic activity and stainless steelmaking capacity in parallel, especially in Indonesia,... 


Company first stainless steel producer to earn certification
22nd October 2021

Stainless steel producer Aperam’s Stainless Europe operations in September were successfully certified to be operating at the ResponsibleSteel Standard by independent auditors the Association... 


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Suppliers vital to supply chain
22nd October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The current shortages of raw materials, which are required for stainless steel fabrication, have highlighted how stainless steel raw material suppliers are vital for the company’s supply chain and... 


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Association supports resilient industry through master plan
22nd October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite the impact of Covid-19 and a weak economy, the local stainless steel sector has shown its resilience, as the South African Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) continues to... 


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Company offers diverse conveyor chains
22nd October 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s comprehensive range of power transmission components incorporates chain manufacturer ZMC industrial conveyor chains, which offer dependable service in diverse... 


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Market responds well to high-pressure pumps
22nd October 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

High-head pumps are the workhorses of many fluid control systems, and their role can often be mission-critical in dewatering applications in construction and mining, where the control and removal... 


Tribunal approves Sandvik SRP’s acquisition of Kwatani Global
15th October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Tribunal has approved the large merger whereby K2021544474 (South Africa), to be renamed Sandvik SRP, intends to acquire Kwatani Global. The tribunal has approved the transaction... 


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Fastening systems used at solar plants
15th October 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Industrial equipment supplier Actum Group has recently supplied its Ball-Lok cable ties for installation of cable management solutions at one of the largest solar plants in South Africa. 


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New Grundfos impeller design delivers reliable pumps in high solids applications
15th October 2021

Increased levels of rags and fibrous solids in South Africa’s wastewater systems call for the innovative design and reliability of the new Grundfos SE/SL wastewater pumps. With their semi-open... 


Iron-ore tumbles as China steel curbs are back in focus
12th October 2021 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures were under pressure on Tuesday, with the Singapore benchmark retreating nearly 7% after a four-day rally and Dalian contracts erasing early gains, as investor focus shifted back to... 


Unprecedented demand for Grindex stainless steel pumps on Copperbelt
11th October 2021

Integrated Pump Technology reports an unprecedented demand for Grindex stainless steel pumps from customers on the Zambian and DRC Copperbelt. Recent months have seen the company replace cast iron... 


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Valve components meet application specifications
8th October 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Water-jet cutting service provider Maxjet Global has used its extensive experience in the manufacturing of pump and valve components to produce components that are specified for their application.... 


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FDA-compliant pumps benefit multiple industries
8th October 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s range of Ingersoll Rand ARO fluid management equipment comprises of Food and Drug Administration- (FDA-) compliant, air-operated, diaphragm pumps that provide... 


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New asynchronous range available
8th October 2021

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s team of electric motor designers and engineers has worked closely with global electric motor specialists to develop high-efficiency Synergy electric motors, to... 


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Araguaia ferronickel project, Brazil – update
8th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Horizonte Minerals has secured credit approval for a senior debt facility for the development of the Araguaia project. 


Nickel consumption to double by 2040 - WoodMac
5th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Nickel consumption is expected to more than double from the 2.4-million tonnes used in 2020 to 4.9-million tonnes by 2040, analyst Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) said. Speaking at the Australian Nickel... 


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Platinum offering good relative value as investment – Northam
4th October 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum is viewed as an investment case for the moment and is offering good relative value, says Northam Platinum CEO Paul Dunne. Palladium appears more vulnerable than platinum to vehicle... 


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Kwinana produces first nickel sulphate – BHP
1st October 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

The Kwinana plant, south of Perth, has produced its first nickel sulphate crystals, mining major BHP announced on Friday, stating that it was an “Australian first”. The plant would produce 100 000... 


Nickel falls with most metals as China power crunch spreads
27th September 2021 By: Bloomberg

Nickel declined along with most metals as China’s power crisis spread from factories to residents, adding risks to supply chains, demand and the economic recovery. Residents in several northern... 


Tharisa makes lead independent director, board committee changes
21st September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Tharisa on Tuesday  announced a change to its lead independent director and the composition of certain board committees.  In addition, the platinum group metals and chrome producer also... 


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Save SA Smelters responds to ChromeSA’s ‘high-risk’ analysis
17th September 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The Save SA Smelters movement, which has thrown its full weight behind the decision of the Cabinet to impose an export tax on raw chrome leaving the country, on Friday responded to the analysis of... 


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CRH Africa
17th September 2021

As a leading supplier of world class metal components, CRH-Africa is known for its complete product development process, engineering, tooling, and manufacturing expertise and capacity to produce... 


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Araguaia ferronickel project, Brazil
17th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Horizonte has received formal credit and board approval from two export credit agencies for $146.2-million of the senior secured project financing facility to part fund the construction of Araguaia. 


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ChromeSA says imposition of export tax would be high risk
14th September 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The imposition of a tax on the export of chrome ore would be high risk and the gain from such an intervention would likely be eroded fairly quickly by the high cost of electricity, which is the... 


Iron-ore set for second weekly loss on China demand collapse
10th September 2021 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures in top steel producer China dropped on Friday to head for a second consecutive weekly loss, with the benchmark Dalian price hovering near its lowest in seven months on fears of... 


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Mines’ transition pushes industry to adapt
10th September 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The South African mining industry’s expansion and adapting in line with global demands requires the pumps industry to expand accordingly by offering various and robust pumping solutions for... 


Dalian iron-ore crashes to 7-month low as China inventories rise
Dalian iron-ore crashes to 7-month low as China inventories rise
6th September 2021 By: Reuters

Iron-ore prices tumbled more than 6% on Monday, with the Dalian benchmark hitting its lowest in seven months, on rising portside stocks of the steelmaking ingredient in China due to increased... 


Welding solutions supplied by service provider
3rd September 2021

Integrated gas and welding distributor Unique Welding, through its national branch network, comprehensive product range, global partnerships and over 40 years of expertise is uniquely able to... 


Institute set to open school in Middelburg
3rd September 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The Southern Africa Institute of Welding (SAIW) is set to open a satellite campus in Middleburg, Mpumalanga. Middleburg falls under the Steve Tshwete local municipality, which is one of 27 of the... 


Video surveillance can help mines improve safety, operational efficiency and security
27th August 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The deployment of ever-improving video surveillance technologies in the mining sector can assist in enhancing safety, mitigating poor visibility, bolstering analytics to improve operational... 


Indonesia says Fortescue, Tsingshan to invest billions in Borneo
24th August 2021 By: Reuters

Australia's Fortescue Metals Group and China's Tsingshan Holding Group could invest billions of dollars to build an industrial estate for metal smelting near a planned hydropower plant on Borneo... 


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Nickel’s becoming a battleground for bets on battery future
23rd August 2021 By: Bloomberg

The race to supply automakers with nickel to power their batteries is pitting two of the biggest names in mining against each other. A company owned by Australian iron-ore billionaire Andrew... 


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Latest separation tech on show this year
20th August 2021

Separation technology company Eriez will exhibit its suspended electromagnets (SEs), wet drum separators and flotation technology at this year’s MINExpo International in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the... 


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Stainless pump installed in lime slaker
20th August 2021

A stainless steel Grundfos booster pump is at work at water reclamation and desalination technology company Nafasi Water’s recently commissioned lime-slaking facility in the Mpumalanga coal mining... 


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18th August 2021

This week: Exxaro ups coal volume at risk owing to Transnet challenges to three-million tonnes; Coal miner Exxaro to spell out decarbonisation strategy on Sept 20; and, Up to 450 MW for cleaner,... 


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Actum Group
13th August 2021

The Actum Group is a specialised importer and distributor of industrial and electronic products in Southern Africa. Their world touches everything from agriculture and telecoms, to pharmaceutical... 


Plants could help rare earth recovery in Qld
11th August 2021

The Queensland government has invested A$1-million into a joint study with the University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute to investigated the use of native plans to extract rare... 


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Up to 450 MW for cleaner, greener ferrochrome envisaged
10th August 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Stainless steel production has recovered to pre-pandemic levels, resulting in robust demand for ferrochrome and chrome ore and better pricing on both, Merafe CEO Zanele Matlala said on Tuesday when... 


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Merafe’s ferrochrome earnings rocket on strong demand, dividend declared
10th August 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Ferrochrome company Merafe on Tuesday reported an after-tax profit of R576-million in the six months to June 30 compared with a loss of R961-million in the prior comparative period. Half-year... 


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Ferrochrome is part of the green revolution – Glencore
6th August 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore views the ferrochrome market as being particularly strong currently. “We've seen very healthy ferrochrome prices and good cash generation in that... 


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Pin gear drives used in kilns
6th August 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s comprehensive range of Tsubaki power transmission components encompasses pin gear drive units that replace conventional gear rack systems, with typical... 


Afarak Mogale exits business rescue
5th August 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

BDO Business Restructuring has successfully concluded the business rescue of chrome and alloys specialist Afarak Mogale through the negotiation and signing of a share subscription agreement for the... 


Western Areas unveils ten-year production plans
30th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Nickel miner Western Areas has unveiled production plans for the next decade. In the 2022 financial year, the miner expects to produce between 16 000 t and 17 000 t of nickel in concentrate at... 


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