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A group of SMME entrepreneurs at the Afrisam ‘Correct use of cement in concrete, plaster and mortar applications’ day held in September
Manufacturer hosts training day for SMMEs
18th February 2022

Local cement and construction materials manufacturer AfriSam hosted 60 small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) from different communities surrounding its Jukskei and Eikenhof quarries,... 


South Africa equipped on all fronts to ramp up wind turbine manufacture, rollout – Nordex
10th February 2022 By: Donna Slater

The South African Renewable Energy Master Plan’s emerging actions discussion document represents a significant opportunity to create new jobs and contribute to South Africa’s gross domestic product... 


Precast concrete manholes and accessories
8th February 2022

We all drive over them, complain when they go missing, but seldom realise the crucial role manholes play in the construction of underground pipelines. Rocla, who is the leading manufacturer of... 


Unique precast-concrete reservoir for City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
2nd February 2022

A unique approach has been deployed to construct a new 25ML reservoir in Pam Brink, a suburb of Springs, Gauteng. With construction now nearing completion, this local innovation has again proved to... 


US mines produced $90bn in commodities last year
2nd February 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US mines produced about $90.4-billion in mineral commodities in 2021 – a $9.7-billion increase over the 2020 revised total of $80.7-billion, the US Geological Survey reported on Tuesday. The... 


Multi-brand approach better serves Kemach Equipment customers
31st January 2022

Traditionally a single-brand distributor, Kemach Equipment has over the past year transformed into a multi-brand equipment solutions provider, thus providing customers with the convenience and... 


South Africa experiencing jobless growth, says PwC
25th January 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa is experiencing jobless growth, with the country now topping the global charts for both aggregate unemployment, as well as youth unemployment, PwC Strategy&’s ‘SA Economic Outlook... 


Metso Outotec to start next phase in the development of its Metals business
17th January 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Metso Outotec will take the next structural development steps in its business portfolio, following the completed integration of its Minerals business and the successful turnaround of its Metals... 


EQ Resources sets new record at Mt Carbine
10th January 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Tungsten miner EQ Resources has reported a new monthly record of concentrate production at its Mt Carbine project, in Queensland, following the completion of an upgrade to the power line to the... 


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Visualising wastewater coagulation
3rd January 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Knowledge about the stability of colloidal suspensions is of great importance in wastewater treatment, as clarification can only take place in unstable dispersions when coagulation of particles... 


An image of Nordex Energy South Africa's Prieska-based concrete wind turbine tower manufacturing facility
REIPPPP Bid Window 5 to provide important link in local value chain
15th December 2021 By: Donna Slater

Wind turbine original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Nordex Energy South Africa sees Bid Window 5 (BW5) of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) as an... 


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Hydrogen Valley, South Africa
10th December 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study completed on the proposed Hydrogen Valley project aims to accurately define the potential benefits of a progressive transition to using hydrogen along the N1/N3 corridor. 


Image of a new mounted tapered roller bearing that incorporates SKF's CR Seal
Tough seal ensures longevity of tapered roller bearing
9th December 2021

The performance and product life of a new mounted tapered roller bearing has been extended by pairing it with a superior seal.   SKF explains that adding the robust seal has created a new product... 


Image of symbol for green hydrogen
Hydrogen Valley, South Africa
26th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study completed on the proposed Hydrogen Valley project aims to accurately define the potential benefits of a progressive transition to using hydrogen along the N1/N3 corridor. 


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PPC delivers strong interim performance following repositioning efforts
23rd November 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Building materials and solutions provider PPC delivered a solid performance for the six months ended September 30 against generally challenging conditions, supported by the significant progress... 


PPC expects interim HEPS to increase by more than 100% y/y
16th November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Cement company PPC expects its headline earnings per share (HEPS) for continuing operations for the six months ended September 30 to be between 52c and 57c a share, an increase of between 72% and... 


Raubex posts strong interim results
8th November 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed Raubex Group has posted a significant 1 907% increase year-on-year in operating profit to R435-million for the six months ended August 31. This compares with the R21.7-million in... 


Afrimat Cape Lime operation
Afrimat posts strong interim results, with all segments contributing positively to growth
4th November 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Midtier openpit miner Afrimat has confirmed it is in a healthy financial position and able to accelerate growth, after delivering a ‘pleasing’ performance in the six months ended August 31. The... 


A image of the Schréder EXEDRA remote control platform
Advanced lighting management system for smart strategy
29th October 2021

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder is proud to introduce you to the Schréder EXEDRA - the most advanced lighting management system on the market that paves the way for future applications in a... 


Image of a quarry to illustrate that AfriSam supplies quality aggregates to the construction sector
Technical expertise and experience key to quality aggregates
22nd October 2021

Ensuring the right aggregate for specific applications is key to successful projects, says construction materials supplier AfriSam. “The value of the right aggregate for the task cannot be... 


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R11bn Phase 2 of employment stimulus programme to focus on pathways to sustainable employment
14th October 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The second phase of the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP) will include the establishment of a new Social Employment Fund, which aims to support 50 000 work opportunities for common... 


Illustration to show how Civil 3D and InfraWorks software enables more complex and accurate designs
New software for civil and infrastructure design
14th October 2021

Autodesk, the multinational developer of software products and services for architecture, engineering, construction and other sectors, has announced the 2022 release of its Civil 3D and InfraWorks... 


Waste recycling, beneficiation and waste-to-energy could create 150 000 jobs by 2024
13th October 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The 2020 National Waste Management Strategy (NWMS) posits that increased recycling and beneficiation of waste can act as a catalyst and contributor to the circular economy with the potential to... 


Aerial view of the Blagodatnoye mine, in Russia
Blagodatnoye mine, Russia
8th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the Krasnoyarsk region of Eastern Siberia, in Russia. 


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Bearings International launches new Rexnord bearing solution
6th October 2021

Bearings and power transmission products distributor Bearings International has launched a new bearing solution for demanding applications. Natasha Odendaal tells us more. 


AfriSam's rock solid foundation for quality aggregates
4th October 2021

With a heritage spanning more than eight decades, AfriSam’s footprint of quarries nationwide is supported by quality systems that ensure customers reliability and consistency of aggregate supply.... 


Lokotrack LT120 crusher on the SPH Kundalila mine
Another Lokotrack for SPH Kundalila contract
1st October 2021

Leading crushing and materials handling contractor SPH Kundalila has reaffirmed its faith in Metso crushers by installing another Lokotrack LT120 from local distributor Pilot Crushtec. The... 


Three representative of Metso Outotec and PT Trakindo Utama standing in a Trakindo reception area
Company appoints Indonesian distributor
1st October 2021

Mineral processing technology provider Metso Outotec has appointed Indonesian equipment supplier PT Trakindo Utama as a distributor for aggregate solutions as of last month. PT Trakindo Utama will... 


BI launches bearings for demanding applications
1st October 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Bearings and power transmission products distributor Bearings International has launched a new bearing solution for demanding applications in industries such as cement, fertiliser, power... 


An opencast operation with product pouring onto a pile
Association applauds upcoming event
24th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

Surface mining industry association Aspasa (previously known as Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa) applauds the conference concept and the efforts of the organisers of the... 


Image of CHRYSO’s Profilm 19 evaporation reducer that helps control evaporation
Concrete admixtures help save water
22nd September 2021

Water-reducing admixtures for concrete can be used to help contractors support water conservation efforts, which are seen as particularly important in a water-scarce country such as South Africa.... 


Commercial property without carbon emission reduction plans will soon decrease in value – report
16th September 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Commercial property without plans to slash carbon emissions will soon plummet in value, warns new real estate stock exchange IPSX and sustainability data and consulting firm Carbon Intelligence in... 


BI launches new Rexnord RN series for demanding applications
14th September 2021

The latest bearing solution for the most arduous and demanding industries is being launched by leading supplier Bearings International. The new Rexnord RN series of metric bearings offers... 


Afrimat’s acquisition of Gravenhage assets gets Competition Commission’s green light
3rd September 2021 By: Donna Slater

The Competition Commission has unconditionally approved a proposed merger in which manganese miner Afrimat Manganese intends to acquire certain assets from Thabazimbi Joint Venture’s (TJV’s)... 


Afrimat's Cape Lime operation in Vredendal
Afrimat unpacks how its recent acquisitions are settling in
5th August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed midtier miner Afrimat on August 5, during an investor day, outlined its expectations on when its latest acquisitions will start contributing to the group’s results, as well as how the... 


ONSAN REFINERIES AND PORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Domestic companies have focused on refining
South Korea attractive for exploration spend
23rd July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

South Korea has numerous advantages that make it attractive for exploration investment, says privately owned polymetallic mining company Korean Metals (KME) MD Chris Sennitt. KME directors have... 


PPC CEO Roland van Wijnen
PPC mulls several low-carbon opportunities as it shows signs of business stabilisation
9th July 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Cementitious products manufacturer PPC is considering several initiatives aimed at lowering the carbon footprint of its operations and products as its far-reaching organisational and financial... 


How climate change is driving adoption of technology in agriculture
How climate change is driving adoption of technology in agriculture
9th July 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Environmental phenomena such as climate change and its manifestations, including extreme weather events, are featuring more prominently on the risk radar of investors, banks and commercial farmers,... 


Leg up for women truck owner-drivers
9th July 2021 By: Irma Venter

Building materials company Lafarge South Africa and Volvo Trucks South Africa have joined forces with other stakeholders to launch the AccelerateHer initiative, aimed at speeding up the development... 


How climate change is driving adoption of technology in agriculture
How climate change is driving adoption of technology in agriculture
9th July 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Environmental phenomena such as climate change and its manifestations, including extreme weather events, are featuring more prominently on the risk radar of investors, banks and commercial farmers,... 


BEAT THE DRUM
The MDS trommels offered by BLT World have drums which can accommodate three different screen sizes
Trommels, feeders for surface mining available
2nd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

The MDS static and mobile trommels, as well as the apron feeders, of South Africa-based equipment supplier BLT World are compatible with the crushers, feeders, recycling and other screening plants... 


Sephaku records R20m full-year profit
25th June 2021 By: Donna Slater

JSE-listed building materials company Sephaku has posted a group net profit of R20-million for the financial year ended March 31, with headline earnings per share (HEPS) of 6.09c. Sephaku’s group... 


Pilot Crushtec sales and marketing director Francois Marais
Pilot Crushtec, Metso extend partnership to provide security for customers
25th June 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining and quarrying equipment specialist Pilot Crushtec has renewed its distributorship with minerals and metals processing technology company Metso Outotec in Southern Africa for five years,... 


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