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Refurbishment project to improve water access, quality
15th November 2024 The Ekulindeni Water Treatment Works refurbishment project, in the Chief Albert Luthuli local municipality, in Mpumalanga, will be completed by November 30 and will provide residents with access to clean drinking water, in line with South Africa’s long-term water security goals. The refurbishment... →
Manufacturer supports industry, promotes women in infrastructure
15th November 2024 In addition to having produced more than 25-million railway sleepers since its inception in 1958, majority black women-owned construction company Colossal Concrete Products also produces a range of innovative precast concrete products for the local and sub-Saharan construction and... →
Real-time platform boosts mine optimisation
1st November 2024 Adopting smart technologies and digital innovations in a mining environment presents many benefits for day-to-day operations by making data available from the Edge with technologies such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the Message Queueing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol,... →
Digital solutions enhance productivity, efficiency, safety
1st November 2024 With the advent of Industry 4.0 and increasing levels of digitisation being pursued by mining operations, automation technology company Siemens says digital transformation will continue to be sought and adopted by mining companies seeking operational efficiency, improved safety and increased... →
Oil-monitoring tech boosts maintenance
25th October 2024 South Africa-based digital solutions provider Britehouse Mobility, and its partner Perfect Filtration, is optimising plant efficiency and reliability of mobile mining equipment with the ATAJO OnEdge live conditioning monitoring digital product suite. The platform – launched last month – comprises... →
Flagship Springs colliery set to start construction
25th October 2024 Coal explorer and developer Canyon Coal is preparing to start construction on its greenfield Bekezela opencast mining project in the first quarter of 2025, subject to market conditions. The project – for which environmental authorisation was granted in 2019 and the water use licence in 2023 – is... →
Latest range improves belt joining processes
4th October 2024 Through many years of development and refinement, France-based conveyor component solutions developer MLT GROUP South Africa showcased its new range of Super-Screw conveyor belt splicing products at the Electra Mining Africa exhibition, held in Johannesburg last month. First created in 1994, the... →
Internship programme to advance wind industry
27th September 2024 Technical and environmental engineering advisory firm Harmattan Renewables is continuing its participation in the Wind Industry Internship Programme, so that student employees in the sector can acquire the experience and skills needed to address the challenge of an ongoing skills shortage in the... →
Indaba tackles challenges, sets path for better future
20th September 2024 This year’s Joburg Indaba will focus on the local mining sector’s role in fostering inclusive economic growth amid an everchanging economic and political landscape, says events organiser Joburg Indaba CEO Paula Munsie. The event – to be held from October 2 to 3 at the Inanda Club in Sandton,... →
Tanks supplied to ship for diesel storage
6th September 2024 Tank supplier Container World is committed to honouring its long-term contract with global shipping company the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) through its supply of tanks for diesel storage, the most recent of which entailing the supply of 11 such tanks for an MSC ship. The tanks – already... →
New tech enables industry to address illicit fuel trade
6th September 2024 Industrial equipment supplier ISO-Reliability Partners is introducing an innovative solution to the petroleum industry and fuel market, in South Africa, to reduce and, eventually, eradicate fuel adulteration, or spiking, and selling diesel fuel ‘blends’ disguised as pure fuel. The ISO-Reliability... →
Facility continues to aid green economy transition
16th August 2024 Hydrogen fuel cell generator producer CHEM Energy SA continues to contribute to South Africa’s transition to a greener economy, with it having completed the construction of its latest hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing facility in 2020 – at the Dube Trade Port, in KwaZulu-Natal. The facility ties... →
SATREPS projects aiding progression to green economy
16th August 2024 Hydrogen and fuel cells solutions Center of Competence (CoC) HySA Infrastructure, at North-West University (NWU) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, is making a concerted effort to help South Africa and Africa transition towards a green economy by championing developments in... →
Civil society organisation enhances Zambian agriculture sector
9th August 2024 International network and civil society organisation Solidaridad is making headway in overcoming food security challenges in the Zambian agriculture sector by providing climate, financial and technical support to small-scale farmers and small and medium-sized and enterprises (SMMEs). To avert the... →
Innovation centre to enhance grain processing
9th August 2024 Industrial food processing and technology solutions company Bühler has launched its new Grain Processing Innovation Center (GPIC) – with pilot-scale production facilities, research and development (R&D) laboratories, as well as classrooms – in Kano, Nigeria. The purpose of the GPIC is to address... →
Manufacturer boosts project activity
12th July 2024 Industrial vacuum equipment company Applied Vacuum and Silencing continues to increase its project portfolio by providing full turnkey vacuum product and service solutions for multisectoral clients locally and internationally. Applied Vacuum completed a project for State-owned power utility Eskom... →
Growth on horizon for pipe manufacturers
28th June 2024 Despite post-election economy concerns and the lack of funding plaguing the plastic pipe industry, South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturing Association (SAPPMA) CEO Jan Venter believes that the plastic pipe industry will grow in the third quarter of this year, as well as in 2025. This is largely... →
Institutes promote sustainable development
21st June 2024 Members of welding professional body the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) stress the importance of high-quality welder education and training strategies to help catalyse the “reindustrialisation” of developing countries – including many of the countries on the African continent – and... →
Company improves solutions offering
21st June 2024 Waterjet cutting company Aquajet is tackling the challenges of the waterjet cutting industry head-on while reducing wastage of abrasive materials. “Making changes to enhance our accuracy, speed and cost effectiveness allows us to effectively manage market fluctuations and customer needs,” says... →
Companies to improve railway operationality
14th June 2024 Construction Group Enza Construction and electrical engineering and infrastructure development company Tractionel Enterprise are assisting in the process of reviving South Africa’s rail and freight sector operations, thereby contributing to the country’s rail infrastructure development and... →
Digital twins as test beds for planning
31st May 2024 Digital twins can, and should, be used by mine operators as a “testing ground for analysis and scenario planning”, as well as to provide real-time feedback through Internet of Things (IoT) sensors as a means to optimise production, reports Geospatial solutions company 5DGEO principal and... →
Collaborative exploration plan adopted
17th May 2024 A cooperative exploration plan has been established between Zambia-Congo Copperbelt-focused copper explorer and developer Midnight Sun Mining and copper producer First Quantum Minerals (FQM) to jointly define potential feed sources for FQM’s solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX/EW) oxide... →
Lighting essential to mining health, safety
17th May 2024 South African luminaire and lighting products manufacturer BEKA Schréder, through its continual supplying of solutions to African mining operations, industrial clients, infrastructure providers and business organisations, has commissioned solar-powered lighting for a gold and copper mine in... →
Consultancy concludes water project
10th May 2024 Multidisciplinary consulting firm SRK Consulting recently completed a project involving mine water, in West Africa, which started with characterising the key aquifers at the mine. Thereafter, SRK developed a dewatering system based on site testing and numerical modelling, followed by a water... →
Analytics software improves water management
10th May 2024 TalbotAnalytics, software as a service (SaaS), developed by water solutions provider Talbot, uses data and artificial intelligence (AI) to enable mining operations in South Africa to efficiently use data from smart water meters to manage and improve mine water utilisation and treatment processes.... →
Compressed natural gas to benefit S African business
26th April 2024 Despite ongoing concerns about gas shortages, regulatory uncertainty, geopolitical constraints and infrastructure limitations, using compressed natural gas (CNG) for various business and industrial purposes will become more important in South Africa, says energy company CNG Holdings CEO Josua le... →
Local supplier establishes LPG division
26th April 2024 Eligible small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa will benefit from cylinder manufacturer Cylinders4Africa’s (C4A’s) establishing a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) bulk tank supply division, which is set to start operations in May 2024. The company will also be involved in the... →
Automated project manager scorecards enhance operations
19th April 2024 Gold mining and exploration company Harmony Gold’s project management office (PMO) recently showcased its digital project manager scorecard – developed by project solutions company Project Portfolio Office (PPO) – which provides “clear direction” for project managers and administrators by... →
Hybrid solution offered to big energy consumers
12th April 2024 Project finance and transaction advisory firm Cresco has recently supported South African mobile telecommunications corporation MTN in acquiring a hybrid energy system solution that incorporates diverse energy generation and storage sources, including gas, solar photovoltaic power, diesel... →
Hybrid systems incorporating diesel gensets can enhance power generation
12th April 2024 With the ongoing energy crisis in South Africa, and the lack of generation capacity from State-owned power utility Eskom, diesel generator manufacturer Mahindra Powerol SA provides a range of generator solutions with the ability to be connected to solar power and inverter systems for the purpose... →
Hybrid systems posited for power redundancy
12th April 2024 For businesses and industry to flourish and remain sustainable, generator manufacturer Maverick Generators says it is important to consider deploying a hybrid, or mixed, energy system to ensure that operations are not brought to a halt, as a result of power interruptions and loadshedding. To... →
Coal mining remains important
29th March 2024 A prosperous future for the coal mining industry in South Africa depends on public and private sector parties tapping into its vast coal reserves, and power generation processes by State-owned power utility Eskom that comply with gas emission regulations, says nonprofit coal advocacy organisation... →
Spiral beneficiation boost for coal industry
29th March 2024 Original equipment manufacturer for the mineral processing industry Multotec is making excellent headway in putting its SX10 spiral separator – which has been subjected to development processes over the past five years – to efficient use in local and international coal mining industries to prove... →
Europe’s energy demand boosts Africa’s importance
22nd March 2024 Ongoing geopolitical tensions and conflicts – such as the war between Ukraine and Russia, and trade tensions between China and the US – are increasing the trend of European countries investing in countries on the African continent for new and/or replacement energy sources, but also manufacturing... →
Alternative fuel production to increase during energy transition
22nd March 2024 One of the foreseeable local and global energy transition trends in 2024, and beyond, is that of increased production of transport fuels made of vegetable oils and animal fats in the short term, augmented with production of electro-fuels (e-fuels) in the longer term, says engineering firm Fluor... →
Mixed generation necessary for ‘seamless’ energy transition
22nd March 2024 The energy transition – in South Africa, Africa, and globally – entails an appropriate mix of energy generation sources, including gas, hydrogen power and renewables, in order to achieve the goals of energy security, decarbonisation and emission reduction, says energy technology company GE... →
Cap output will benefit breweries, bottling companies
15th March 2024 Leading metal crown manufacturer Coleus Packaging will produce between seven- and eight-billion metal crown closures for bottling companies, breweries and other beverage industry players in South Africa and the rest of Africa in 2024, and going forward. Coleus Packaging has invested R40-million... →
Solutions provider helps improve production efficiency, enhance sustainability
15th March 2024 Process solutions provider, Bühler Johannesburg, offers Southern African and global food industry players equipment solutions and services to improve food production efficiency, meet consumers’ nutritional needs, and integrate sustainable and environment-friendly food production solutions.... →
Demand trends show increasing need for gold production
1st March 2024 With the price of gold at an all-time high, gold-producing African States – such as South Africa, West African countries and sub-Saharan Africa countries – can benefit from the increased demand for gold from various local and international markets. These markets include central banks,... →
Gold price set to increase despite challenges
1st March 2024 Despite challenges that may cause the price of gold to fluctuate, it is set to remain high this year, owing to “uncertainties linked to the stacked electoral calendar globally”, says leading trade credit insurance, debt collection and information services company Coface Africa economist Aroni... →
Gold demand and price increase promising for industry
1st March 2024 Gold has proven to be an enduring and reliable asset, especially during challenging times, with demand for gold by central banks remaining stable in 2023, which is likely to continue this year, say gold bullion trading and vaulting company SA Bullion co-CEOs Imran and Clint O’Brien. “The demand... →
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