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The energy-efficient Lion ferrochrome smelter.
Ferrochrome benchmark price settles higher
25th March 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The European benchmark ferrochrome price for the second quarter of this year has been settled at $1.52/lb, 5.6% up on the first three months of 2024, Merafe Resources informed shareholders on... 


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MTN rides out difficult operating environments
25th March 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications giant MTN Group unpacked a resilient set of 2023 financial results, despite elevated inflation in several key markets averaging a blended 16.7%, forex volatility and ongoing... 


Unitrans Solutions executive Jacques Greeff
Unitrans upgraded centre of excellence to enhance African clients' supply chains
25th March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Logistics and supply chain company Unitrans has launched its upgraded centre of excellence (COE) to drive improvements in operating cost efficiencies and safety for drivers and vehicles, which are... 


TrinaTracker launches smart solar tracking in South Africa
22nd March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Solar tracking development company TrinaTracker showcased and launched its Vanguard 1P solution in South Africa at the 2024 Solar and Storage Live Africa event. The Vanguard 1P is based on the... 


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Toyota adds Hilux, Fortuner hybrids to its local production line-up
22nd March 2024 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has added the Hilux double-cab and Fortuner 48 V mild hybrids to its local production line-up at its Durban plant in KwaZulu-Natal. The addition of the new models... 


Atlas Lithium appoints Brian Talbot as COO
22nd March 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Lithium senior executive Brian Talbot is set to join lithium exploration and development company Atlas Lithium Corporation as COO and a member of the company’s board of directors on April 1. This... 


AI is driving data centres to the edge
AI is driving data centres to the edge
22nd March 2024

By Ben Selier, Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The data centre has become the cornerstone that links our digitally interconnected world. At the same time, the... 


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SQM supports water treatment startup with initial $1.27m investment
22nd March 2024 By: Darren Parker

UK-based engineering tech startup Salinity Solutions has secured a $1.27-million initial investment from battery-grade lithium chemicals producer Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile’s (SQM’s)... 


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SQM supports water treatment startup with initial $1.27m investment
22nd March 2024 By: Darren Parker

UK-based engineering tech startup Salinity Solutions has secured a $1.27-million initial investment from battery-grade lithium chemicals producer Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile’s (SQM’s)... 


Vanadium
Largo’s net loss widens to $32m, but incoming ilmenite output shows promise
22nd March 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canada-headquartered vanadium miner Largo says its financial results continued to be adversely affected by lower vanadium prices in the year ended December 31, particularly a 22% year-on-year... 


The above image depicts one of the hydra-cell pumps which provide a smaller equivalent flow/pressure performance when compared to that of larger pumps.
Compact pump reliable for seal flush applications
22nd March 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Boasting a compact, lightweight seal-less and multiple-diaphragm design that is hydraulically balanced and energy efficient, the hydra-cell pumps offered by pumps and liquid handling products... 


A red XRT Sorter with the OBTAIN Sorting technology integrated into the machine
New ore sorting tech launched at Indaba
22nd March 2024

Collection and sorting systems developer Tomra Mining launched its Tomra deep learning solution OBTAIN, which is suitable for high-capacity ore sorting, at the Investing in African Mining Indaba,... 


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Mining innovators recognised
22nd March 2024 By: Halima Frost

In conjunction with this year’s yearly Investing in African Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town at the start of February, industry body Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (Memsa) held a... 



A portrait photo of Schneider Electric mining, minerals and metals industries president Rob Moffitt
Operational efficiencies highlighted at Indaba
22nd March 2024

The message from global energy management and automation supplier Schneider Electric at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – held in Cape Town, South Africa in early February – stressed... 


The above image depicts the EVO series which integrates the key benefits of the ARO air operated pumps with important features from other pump technologies
New pumps range improves fluid handling productivity
22nd March 2024

Engineering products and services provider BMG has extended its range of Ingersoll Rand ARO fluid handling products to include the new EVO series diaphragm pumps, which are designed to enhance... 


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AESPUMP and ANDRITZ AG collaboration is shaping the future
22nd March 2024

In the dynamic landscape of Southern Africa’s pump industry, a transformative collaboration between pump supplier AESPUMP and international technology group ANDRITZ AG is set to redefine standards,... 


Civil and Power Generation Projects
Civil and Power Generation Projects
22nd March 2024

Thermal insulation and scaffolding organisation Civil and Power Generation Projects (CPGP) have again achieved remarkable success, this time at State-owned power utility Eskom’s Kusile and Matla... 


Acquisition shows promising results, boosts product offering
22nd March 2024

German manufacturer specialising in vacuum pumps, blowers, systems and service, Busch Vacuum Solutions, has closed a strategic acquisition in the vacuum technology industry, having acquired... 


MINERALS project
MINERALS project
22nd March 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will address the development and validation of advanced technologies for the selective extraction of high-value elements from the brine created in the reverse osmosis seawater... 


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Spray drop size in dust suppression
21st March 2024

Drop size plays a critical role in the effectiveness of dust suppression applications. The size of the droplets produced by spray nozzles has a direct impact on their ability to capture and... 


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Partnership brings dredging technology to African mines
20th March 2024

A recently announced strategic partnership aims to address challenges faced by the mining sector in Africa through the implementation of innovative dredging technology. Tri-Pump, a provider of... 


Sungrow’s three-phase inverter offers enough power for larger homes
Three-phase hybrid inverter for South African conditions
20th March 2024

A new three-phase hybrid inverter that promises efficiency, reliability and user-friendly operation is tailored to meet the specific needs of the South African consumer, says global photovoltaic... 


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Modular substations meet demands of data centre growth
20th March 2024

The advancement of digital technology has led to increased demand for data centres in South Africa. To keep up with the demand, these facilities are required to expand rapidly when needed, and the... 


Twelve trends shaping the future of transport and logistics in Africa
20th March 2024

A new survey by dmg events, in partnership with Moore Global, captures the pulse of business in Africa covering respondents from diverse industries on the critical trends shaping the continent's... 


Schneider Electric announces 2023 Global Alliance Partner Programme Award Winners
Schneider Electric announces 2023 Global Alliance Partner Programme Award Winners
20th March 2024

Awards honour Alliance partners that drive innovation in industrial automation and embrace EcoStruxure technology to deliver customer value  Celebrates ecosystem collaboration in IoT and... 


Unitrans launches Centre of Excellence to enhance African supply chain solutions
20th March 2024

Operating cost efficiencies and safety – both driver and vehicle – are primary considerations for any logistics or freight company and Unitrans, a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing... 


Bearings International fosters a segment strategy to keep customers ‘in motion’
Bearings International fosters a segment strategy to keep customers ‘in motion’
20th March 2024

Bearings International’s (BI) segment approach to the market places an intentional focus on key industries in South and Sub-Saharan Africa in a bid to optimise operations, enhance uptime and drive... 


Leading supply chain conference will explore AI,S demand forecasting capabilities, smart cities and big data
Leading supply chain conference will explore AI,S demand forecasting capabilities, smart cities and big data
20th March 2024

The last ten years have seen phenomenal growth in tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, which are being used successfully in a range of applications in the supply chain,... 


Jonathan McKey, the company’s National Sales and Marketing Manager
SEW-EURODRIVE builds support, trust into Africa
20th March 2024

Companies in various sectors across Africa are wanting to harness the power of modern advancements in drive technology – and SEW-EURODRIVE is there with the solutions and the support. “Many... 


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CoJ presents plan to tackle water challenges
20th March 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has presented an action plan, comprising immediate, medium and long-term measures, to tackle widespread water infrastructure challenges and the high levels of... 


African Refiners and Distributors Association conference to focus on infrastructure finance
20th March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) will host a conference in Cape Town from April 22 to 26 to engage on key industry issues and identify financing... 


An image of  South African Institution of Civil Engineering VP Vishaal Lutchman
Saice highlights concerns about the Public Procurement Bill
19th March 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The current iteration of the Public Procurement Bill, if passed into law, will not address the existing dysfunction within South Africa's public procurement system, which is a key objective of the... 


Mesh networks- a multidirectional electrical superhighway
Mesh networks- a multidirectional electrical superhighway
19th March 2024 By: Dimpho Madiba

By Nishandra Baijnath, Systems Architect, Power Systems, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Today, many power industry stakeholders are faced with mounting requirements for improved grid... 


As govt skills falter, Infrastructure SA gets R600m boost from Treasury for projects to reach financial close
As govt skills falter, Infrastructure SA gets R600m boost from Treasury for projects to reach financial close
19th March 2024 By: Irma Venter

National Treasury has allocated Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) a budget of R600-million over three years to “prepare projects”, says ISA head Mameetse Masemola. Addressing a media conference at... 


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Sungrow introduces advanced three-phase inverter for tailored energy solutions in South Africa
18th March 2024

Leading global photovoltaic (PV) inverter and energy storage system supplier Sungrow is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation, the three-phase hybrid inverter, specifically designed... 


Image of Schneider Electric's EasLogic controller
Affordable building management system available
16th March 2024

A building management system (BMS) range designed for basic building architectures has recently been launched to the local marketplace.  Digital automation and energy management company Schneider... 


Image of the Atlas Copco V900 mobile electronic air compressor
Electronic air compressor improves drilling efficiencies
16th March 2024

Atlas Copco recently added the V900 and V1200 electronic air compressors to its DrillAir range of large high-pressure compressors. The machines are engineered with technology for deep drilling and... 


Growth, profit, sustainability: How Sovereign Foods ticked all the boxes with one contract
Growth, profit, sustainability: How Sovereign Foods ticked all the boxes with one contract
16th March 2024

Welcome to Kariega, a picturesque town nestled in the Eastern Cape, where South Africa’s third largest fully integrated poultry producer, Sovereign Foods, recently found itself at a crossroads. 


Sungrow's new three-phase inverters
Sungrow launches new three-phase battery/inverter system in South Africa
15th March 2024 By: Darren Parker

Solar power solutions company Sungrow has unveiled its three-phase inverter and battery energy solution in South Africa, featuring several new inverter models and battery options suited for both... 


An image of Mitsubishi’s new-generation Grendia forklift
Masslift Africa launches Mitsubishi Forklift’s new Grendia series in South Africa
15th March 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Forklift products and services provider Masslift Africa, in partnership with Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, this week launched Mitsubishi’s new-generation Grendia forklift series for the Southern... 


Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga
Draft public transport subsidy policy recommends increasing funding to 5% of GDP
15th March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Draft National Public Transport Subsidy Policy recommends that funding for public transport be increased from the current 0.8% of gross domestic product (GDP) to 5% of GDP. Compared with... 


Vehicles parked in a taxi rank in Gauteng
Taxi Relief Fund extended to enable remaining claimants to secure payment
15th March 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Transport (DoT) has obtained Cabinet approval to extend the Taxi Relief Fund (TRF) to November 30. The request to extend the TRF was made to afford as many taxi operators as... 


INTELLIGENT DRILLING
The Sandvik DD422iE drill offers intelligent and electric fully automated, top hammer longhole drilling performance
Intelligent drilling solutions advance underground capabilities
15th March 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The adoption of intelligent drilling technologies represents a critical step towards more efficient, safe and sustainable underground mining operations, though eco-efficient rock processing... 


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