Simone Liedtke

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Simone Liedtke

Simone Liedtke is Creamer Media Social Media Editor & Senior Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

SACPCMP, PMI collaborate to boost international recognition of construction professionals

17th November 2022 The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) and the Project Management Institute (PMI) have come together to offer construction-specific learning and development to those registered under the SACPCMP. The partnership will boost the international... →

Sanral planning to spend R60bn in Eastern Cape over the next five years

17th November 2022 The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) is planning to spend just over R60-billion on road infrastructure in the Eastern Cape province over the next five years, southern regional project manager Marlize Nel-Verwey said while speaking at the inaugural Eastern Cape Investment... →

Transnet welcomes sentencing of criminals who stole copper cables

17th November 2022 State-owned entity Transnet has welcomed the sentencing by the Belfast Magistrates Court earlier this week of three criminals who stole contact wire (copper cables) belonging to Transnet in October 2021. This confirms that Transnet’s interventions, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies... →

Contractor arrested for alleged sabotage at Camden power station

16th November 2022 A contractor working at the Camden power station was arrested on November 16 after he was positively linked to an incident of sabotage following intensive investigative work by State-owned Eskom. The perpetrator, who is employed by a maintenance company working at the power station, intentionally... →

Atlantic Lithium founder posthumously honoured at London conference

16th November 2022 Aim-listed lithium miner Atlantic Lithium founder and former CEO Vincent Mascolo has been posthumously shortlisted for the Mining CEO of the Year Award. Mascolo passed away unexpectedly in March this year. →

TFR investigating cause of train crash in Mozambique

16th November 2022 A freight train, owned by State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and operated by CFM crew, on November 15 collided with a CFM train that was shunting on the mainline between Ressano Garcia, Mozambique, and Komatipoort, South Africa. The TFR train was operating beyond South African borders as per... →

Publication of Tongaat Hulett's business rescue plan delayed to January

15th November 2022 The majority of creditors of agriculture and agri-processing business Tongaat Hulett have approved an extension to the date of publication of a business rescue plan to January 31. In a statement issued by the business rescue practitioners (BRPs) on November 15, it was confirmed that the company... →

Green hydrogen could sustainably industrialise Africa, boost GDP in six key countries – new report

15th November 2022 With global demand for hydrogen projected to rise sevenfold by 2050, new analysis from the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA) and analytical support from McKinsey, quantifies opportunity for the six current member countries of the alliance, namely Egypt, Kenya, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia and... →

Doubt remains as to whether Steel Master Plan can rescue the steel industry

15th November 2022 The World Steel Association has lowered its forecast for global steel demand for this year, anticipating that demand will contract by 2.3% as the global economy struggles with macroeconomic headwinds. South Africa’s steel industry has also been under pressure for years owing to a prolonged period... →

Hummingbird achieves compliance with WGC responsible mining principles

15th November 2022 Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources has achieved compliance with the World Gold Council’s (WGC’s) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMP), within the shortest possible timeframe and at both corporate level, as well as at its Yanfolila site. The miner says it is committed to operating responsibly... →

Renergen resumes LNG operations following repairs

15th November 2022 Emerging helium and natural gas producer Renergen’s liquified natural gas (LNG) plant, in the Free State, resumed operations following repairs to a faulty conduction oil system, which recently resulted in the company taking the decision to halt operations to protect the helium and nitrogen... →

Lighting vital in unsafe areas

11th November 2022 Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder provides the right lighting solutions by optimising the electrical, optical and mechanical design of luminaires using contemporary technology, while also ensuring intelligent and sustainable lighting solutions for improved safety, reduced energy consumption,... →

BEKA PRODUCTS BEKA Schréder’s Omnistar Midi, Vapourline, LEDBAY and LEDNOVA range (All pictured) are all suitable for zoned environments

Actom Smart Technologies solves vast array of product, communication issues through employing variety of technologies

10th November 2022 A vast array of site and engineering challenges can be resolved using advanced technology, such as Internet-of-Things devices, software programmes, artificial intelligence, and others, to enhance the predictability of asset performance in the field or within factories. These technology-driven... →

SepHold expects to report up to 66% increase in interim HEPS

10th November 2022 Building materials company Sephaku Holdings (SepHold) expects its headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six months ended September 30 to increase to between 11.11c and 11.67c, representing an increase of between 58% and 66% year-on-year. Basic earnings a share, meanwhile, are expected to be... →

Equites raises R1.25bn in debt auction

10th November 2022 Specialist logistics property fund Equites Property Fund raised more than R1.25-billion in the South African debt capital market in a public auction of one-year, three-year and five-year senior unsecured floating rate notes on November 10. Equites, which develops and owns a high-quality portfolio... →

EnviroServ’s new landfill cell in Gqeberha in operation

8th November 2022 A new landfill cell has been built at waste management company EnviroServ Waste Management’s hazardous waste facility at Aloes, in Gqeberha, at a time when many of the country’s municipal landfills are reaching capacity. Construction of the cell started in November 2021 and was completed in... →

EnviroServ Waste Management staff standing in the new landfill cell. (Pictured from left to right) David Malan: Senior Landfill Supervisor, Herbert Gxavu: Landfill Supervisor, Sue Alcock: Operations Manager, Bongile Faca: Plant Operator and Vusumzi Skawuti: Maintenance Assistant

Infrastructure critical for socioeconomic development, says economics professor

4th November 2022 Infrastructure, particularly in a developing country, is a critical foundation for socioeconomic advancement, especially considering that public infrastructure has a critical role to play in poverty reduction, as well as social and economic development, says University of Johannesburg (UJ) School... →

South African transport infrastructure needs to be prioritised, panel states

28th October 2022 Infrastructure in South Africa’s logistics sector needs to be a priority, alongside a regulatory framework that has a “no nonsense” approach to criminality, if the country’s roads, rail and transport industries to thrive and be considered safe again, says professional body Railway Safety... →

Panelists (L to R) Denis Owaga; Elvin Harris; Wandile Sihlobo and Gavin Kelly

Lack of finance, security still plaguing South Africa’s transport industry – panel

27th October 2022 Considering recent developments – such as the Covid-19 pandemic and an economy trying to recover – professional body Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport South Africa president Elvin Harris says a functioning transport and logistics system is critical to support the recovery of the... →

Panelists (L to R) Denis Owaga; Elvin Harris; Wandile Sihlobo and Gavin Kelly

Preliminary LNG system performance at Renergen’s Free State project ‘exceeds specifications’

26th October 2022 The liquefied natural gas (LNG) system at emerging helium and natural gas producer Renergen’s Virginia gas plant, in the Free State of South Africa, is complete, with preliminary performance data indicating that the LNG “exceeds design specifications”. The onsite storage tanks and virtual... →

Famous Brands attributes improved half-year performance to higher revenue, lower debt

26th October 2022 Food services franchisor Famous Brands reported an improved financial performance in the six months ending August 31, with headline earnings a share having increased by 121% year-on-year to R2.15. The group’s improved financial performance was mainly driven by increased revenue across the... →

Famous Brands CEO Darren Hele

Schneider Electric advancing Electricity 4.0, Industry 4.0 with solutions

18th October 2022 In continuing efforts to digitize its customers, energy management and automation specialist Schneider Electric’s connected products can communicate well with each other on its digital platforms, as well as those of third parties, says Schneider Electric global marketing director Quintin... →

Schneider Electric global marketing director Quintin McCutcheon

ESG needs to be embedded within an organisation for long-term success, sustainability

13th October 2022 When considering how to make environment, social and governance (ESG) a real driving force that helps to shape the work of companies, gold miner Harmony Gold sustainable development group executive Melanie Naidoo-Vermaak believes the real work lies in bringing “different evidence of ESG issues... →

The presenters at Creamer Media’s ESG-focused webinar this week (from left to right starting at the top) Melanie Naidoo-Vermaak; Shannon de Ryhove; Sarah Cooper; Kurt Roelandt; Tsakani Mthombani and Lael Bethlehem

Bonfiglioli South Africa, KDI Holdings explore synergies with new partnerships

13th October 2022 Following on cultural changes seen in society in recent years, machine industry company Bonfiglioli South Africa is celebrating both the smaller and larger things in life as it opens its modernised office and warehouse doors, in Johannesburg, to its newly announced partnership with private... →

Company has unique blend of crushing, screening equipment on offer

7th October 2022 Focusing solely on crushing and screening equipment, mining equipment provider Pilot Crushtec offers customers a unique blend of Finnish industrial company Metso Outotec’s and its own brand of mobile machinery equipment, to help optimise overall productivity and profitability. The company... →

AWARD-WINNING Pilot Crushtec’s Pilot Modular range is an award-winning range of ready to use semi-mobile, skid mounted crushing, screening, washing and stockpiling equipment

Shell Lubricant Solutions working on ‘more than a few’ modern solutions

29th September 2022 The evolution of technologies in various sectors require “more than a few” modern fuel and lubrication solutions, which means that the evolution of solutions needs to be aligned to the technologies that are available, as well as the basic requirements of the industry. Lubricant solution provider... →

Shosholoza Technologies upholds good partnerships for future growth

16th September 2022 Hydraulic equipment supplier Shosholoza Technologies will continue to focus on growing its existing client base, while also attracting new clients, says MD Amar Soodiyal. However, he notes that while there has been a general recovery in the market, the ongoing challenge remains the lead times... →

MD Amar Soodiyal

Geotab, DriveRisk advancing driver, operator safety through AI

16th September 2022 The primary objective of getting drivers and operators home safely has advanced significantly via telematics company Geotab Africa and behavioural risk monitoring company DriveRisk, with the companies continuing to merge risk and efficiency data to provide customers with “richer holistic insights... →

Geotab Africa sales director Ryan Diesel

AVK Valves’ training, manufacturing facility promoting local manufacturing, job creation

16th September 2022 Valve manufacturing company AVK Valves has reiterated its commitment to Africa through the expansion of its SAIMech.E accredited valve training facility in South Africa, which it has now expanded to accommodate the rest of the African continent. Industrial division manager Riaan Kloppers speaks... →

Industrial division manager Riaan Kloppers

Oristo AR promotes AR technology at Electra Mining

15th September 2022 Augmented reality (AR) technology provider Oristo AR intends to expose, and promote, AR technology and its benefits to as many industries as possible over the next 12 months, as adopting this technology can significantly improve operations. However, GM Shawn Bezuidenhout stresses that introducing... →

Oristo AR GM Shawn Bezuidenhout

Interceptor by Hi-Tec keeping feet on the ground with their range of safety footwear

15th September 2022 Having evolved out of footwear company Hi-Tec Sports, which was founded in 1974 by Frank van Wezel, subsidiary Hi-Tec Work has evolved into Interceptor, which the company says “answers to end-users’ demand in providing safety footwear”. Interceptor by Hi-Tec, explains brand manager Geraint... →

Interceptor by Hi-Tec

BMG confident about post-Covid recovery

14th September 2022 While economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic has been slower than expected, industrial equipment supplier BMG is confident that this will speed up as infrastructure development starts to increase following the pandemic. “We are certainly starting to see that improvement in economic... →

BMG MD Robin Briggs

Ramjack systems, services making ‘mine of the future’ possible

14th September 2022 By focusing on real operational challenges as well as niche technologies that can help the digitisation journey, mining consultancy Ramjack Technology Solutions says a pragmatic approach enables mine operators to realise the true value of their technologies. With this evolutionary approach,... →

Klüber Lubrication able to meet very specific customer needs

13th September 2022 Specifically designed with application in mind, chemical manufacturer Klüber Lubrication has been able to, through extensive research and development (R&D), innovative product development and meeting customers’ “very specific needs”, provide the correct product for the correct applications.... →

MacLean Engineering advancing fleet electrification in Africa

13th September 2022 Mining equipment provider MacLean Engineering intends to build the next 50 years of Maclean mining vehicle innovation on the three pillars of electrification, automation and digitalisation. The company’s current push, explains Africa GM John-Paul Theunissen, is on expanding the MacLean electric... →

MacLean Engineering Africa GM John-Paul Theunissen

Magni machines provide highest standard of back-up, support and safety

13th September 2022 With “definite signs” of activity picking up, particularly within the mining and green energy spaces, Magni SA CEO Lindsay Shankland says the company’s main focus will remain on offering “the highest standard of back-up and support” to its customers. Simultaneously, the company will look to... →

Kal Tire promoting ESG, sustainability through tyre recycling

13th September 2022 Mining tyre service provider Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group continues to innovate how it works, its tools and its technology to meet evolving needs and deliver positive change when working through the lens of how to solve customers’ challenges. These challenges, says senior VP Dan Allan, include... →

Kal Tire senior VP Dan Allan

Brelko using post-pandemic era to streamline manufacturing processes

13th September 2022 While the Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on many companies, industrial engineer Brelko has used the global pandemic to streamline its processes in manufacturing. “There seems to be a buzz in the air, design houses are hiring staff which would indicate projects are being discussed or... →

Brelko sales and service manager for Africa Jacques du Randt

Advanced Fire Global, HANSA-FLEX focusing on African footprint, customer commitment

13th September 2022 The South African mother company of fire suppression product supplier Advanced Fire Global, Advanced Fire Suppression Technologies (Advanced FST), will be co-exhibiting at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, alongside several other member companies within the group. These include... →

IAS expects 2022 to exceed 2021 business levels

13th September 2022 With 2022 set to exceed business levels of 2021, compressed air solutions provider Integrated Air Solutions (IAS) says that tailwinds from the strong mining cycle and related projects have positively impacted the company’s business activities, as well as the recovery of manufacturing and... →

Battery Electric aiming to advance electrification of mining vehicles

9th September 2022 Electronics manufacturer Battery Electric is aiming to further advance the electrification of mining vehicles, the optimization of battery sizing and the charging of electric vehicles. The company intends to achieve this through the continued provision of its complete system solution, which... →

Battery Electric engineering manager Marnus Marais

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