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Startup elevates local production, aims for rapid growth
8th December 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

To promote renewable energy and local manufacturing, lithium battery manufacturing startup IG3N produces battery storage systems to address the intermittent nature of renewable energy while... 


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Oshivela decarbonised iron plant, Namibia
8th December 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the construction of Africa’s first decarbonised iron plant. 


Image of a Trafo Power Solutions dry-type transformers on a mine site
Collaboration key to efficient implementation of mining projects
7th December 2023

Trafo Power Solutions recently extended its scope of supply into modular substations, also called E-houses. The company explains that the design of its dry-type transformers makes them suitable to... 


E-House fitted with monitoring control panels specially for a renewable energy application
Modular substations and dry-type transformers pave the way for renewable energy growth in Africa
4th December 2023

The growing renewable energy generation sector in Africa is realising the value of modular substations in solar and wind projects, as well as the suitability of dry-type transformers in these... 


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Two generators housed in one container
1st December 2023

Atlas Copco Power Technique’s QAC1100 TwinPower solution consists of two fully loaded generators housed inside a custom 20-foot container and is designed to provide a reliable and flexible prime... 


Location map of the Ewoyaa lithium project
Ewoyaa lithium project, Ghana – update
1st December 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Atlantic Lithium has announced that multiple broad intervals of visible spodumene have been observed in drilling outside of the current mineral resource estimate. 


Copper 360's solvent extraction and electrowinning plant
Copper 360 unpacks expanded production plan for Rietberg
30th November 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed emerging miner Copper 360 is poised to ramp up production quickly albeit at higher costs than originally planned, having redesigned its mine plan for the Rietberg mine, in the Northern... 


Andrada achieves strong interim production, revenue growth
29th November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Namibia-focused metals and mining company Andrada Mining, which operates the Uis mine, achieved significant growth in the six months ended August 31, driven by a 67% increase in tin concentrate... 


Copper 360 CEO Jan Nelson.
Copper 360 takes major leap forward with acquisition of production-doubling plant
29th November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Northern Cape mining company Copper 360, which listed on the Alternative Exchange of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange this year, took yet another leap forward on Wednesday with the announcement that... 


With the new lighting solution, the school is now able to extend playing times into the evening.
Smart Lighting Solution for School’s Astro Hockey Field  
29th November 2023

BEKA Schréder has supplied the smart LED floodlighting solution for Durbanville High School’s Astro Hockey Field in Cape Town, Western Cape. Durbanville High School was established in 1827, in the... 


Rolls-Royce seeking a 'step change' in its mid-term financial performance
28th November 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major propulsion and power systems group Rolls-Royce announced on Tuesday, as part of a Capital Markets Day that it is hosting, that it is targeting a major uplift in its... 


The above image depicts the Pick n Pay Distribution Centre East Port project that earned a place in the Guinness World Records for the innovative solutions for handling and installation required of the unprecedented roof sheeting lengths
Local sector a major player
24th November 2023

The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction’s (Saisc’s) 2023 Steel Awards highlighted the collaboration between steel value chain participants, including architects, designers, engineers... 


Atlantic making progress in getting Ewoyaa project shovel-ready
22nd November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim- and ASX-listed Atlantic Lithium is making "excellent" progress in moving toward shovel-readiness at the company's flagship Ewoyaa lithium project, in Ghana, says CEO Keith Muller. "The... 


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World-first X.e agitator gear units order for SA company
17th November 2023

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has secured an order for nine new X.e series agitator industrial gear units, said to be particularly suitable for the harsh African operating environment. In what the... 


LOcation map of the Mahenge graphite project
Mahenge graphite project, Tanzania – update
10th November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Black Rock Mining has received approval from the Development Bank of Southern Africa for project debt of up to $59.6-million, which is expected to form part of the project debt facilities for the... 


A Blue Motovario Motor Gearbox unit which is being imported by Madacan to supply South Africa's mining sector.
Larger premises boosts stockholding
9th November 2023 By: Halima Frost

Industrial electrical, electronic and mechanical product supplier Madacan Africa started operations last month at its new premises in the Northlands Business Park in Northriding, which is almost... 


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Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update
3rd November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Pensana Rare Earth's engineering team has successfully completed a modular redesign of the Longonjo neodymium and praseodymium mine and processing facility. 


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Zero Carbon Lithium project, Germany – update
3rd November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Australian government’s export credit agency has provided Vulcan Energy with a letter of support for up to A$200-million to be used towards the financing of the project. 


‘Nuclear renaissance’ being driven by new, safer and more efficient reactors
1st November 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A panel of experts has found that new technology in the nuclear space is enabling a nuclear renaissance after two decades of low investment into new projects in this sector, especially as energy... 


Jubilee on track to meet guidance with strong first-quarter performance
1st November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Johannesburg- and London-listed Jubilee Metals Group, which has a portfolio of assets in South Africa and Zambia, says it achieved a strong operational performance for the first quarter ended... 


BurnStar CEO Dr Johan Brand with test reactor.
Hydrogen plant buildout plan under way at metals smelter in Rustenburg
1st November 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Work has begun on the development of a hydrogen plant at the smelting site in Rustenburg of Ironveld, the London Aim-listed speciality metals producer. The required funds have been raised to... 


Penansa makes headway on Longonjo financing
31st October 2023 By: Darren Parker

Rare earths and magnet metals mining company Pensana's engineering team has successfully completed a modular redesign of the Longonjo neodymium and praseodymium mine and processing facility in... 


Orion is developing three complementary base metal production hubs in the Northern Cape.
Orion advancing towards operational commencement at Prieska in Northern Cape
31st October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg- and Sydney-listed Orion Minerals has continued its transition to mine developer and operator at the Prieska copper/zinc mine in South Africa’s Northern Cape. The diversified base... 


Solutions to bring water to our people
Solutions to bring water to our people
30th October 2023

Proudly South African company, SBS® Tanks, has been a leader in the water security space for almost 25 years. The company has a legacy of building for better and is well-positioned to work with... 


Alternative solutions to traditional service delivery challenges
Alternative solutions to traditional service delivery challenges
30th October 2023

Municipalities face many challenges in the delivery of essential services to rural and urban communities and the commercial sector. Budgetary constraints,  key personnel shortages, and in the case... 


Water to remote municipalities – not a problem for SBS Tanks
Water to remote municipalities – not a problem for SBS Tanks
30th October 2023

The Ekukhanyeni Municipality, when faced with the challenge to supply water to the expanding local community, reached out to SBS for a solution. While the traditional approach by municipalities in... 


Equitable access to water a key priority for South Africa
Equitable access to water a key priority for South Africa
30th October 2023

SBS® Tanks recognises the challenges faced by the municipal sector to deliver equitable access to water and sanitation services to South African citizens. Municipalities that service and support... 


Delivery on the vision of service delivery excellence
Delivery on the vision of service delivery excellence
30th October 2023

The Zululand District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has adopted a long-term vision committed to the development of the region through hard work and a common purpose. This includes the mandate to... 


Forward planning for water security using engineer designed water storage solutions
Forward planning for water security using engineer designed water storage solutions
30th October 2023

Advances in technology in the water storage and water security space have provided urban planners, municipal and civil engineers, and professionals in the sector with innovative solutions to the... 


Image of a Godwin self-priming pump
Self-priming pumps for demanding dewatering jobs
27th October 2023

A range of modular, mobile self-priming pumps is designed for industrial-level dewatering and liquid bypass applications in the mining, construction, industrial, municipal, marine and  emergency... 


Location map of the Molo graphite project
Molo graphite project, Madagascar – update
27th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

NextSource Materials has shipped its first bulk container of SuperFlake graphite from the Molo mine. 


Perpetua awarded up to $15.5m in DoD funding
20th October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nasdaq- and Toronto-listed Perpetua Resources announced on Thursday that it had been awarded more funding from the Department of Defence (DoD) to demonstrate a fully domestic antimony trisulphide... 


Company to exhibit resource conserving systems
20th October 2023

After a four-year break, beverage industry trade show BrauBeviale returns to Nuremberg, and packaging equipment provider KHS Group will be presenting its extensive portfolio of “cutting-edge... 


The ECOBAY was chosen to illuminate the inside of the plant
BEKA Schréder has supplied the lighting solution for Galvatech’s Galvanising Plant
19th October 2023

Galvatech (Pty) Ltd is centrally located in Bellville South Industrial, in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa. They specialise in corrosion protection and offer a wide array of services in the... 


Latest technologies for the growing food and beverage industry showcased at Propak Cape 2023
18th October 2023

The local food and beverage sector is the most significant component of South Africa's manufacturing industry, involving agriculture and agro-processing. The local sector is experiencing increasing... 


Festo sponsors the 31st Southern African Universities Power Engineering Conference 
Festo sponsors the 31st Southern African Universities Power Engineering Conference 
17th October 2023

The School of Electrical Engineering at the University of Johannesburg recently opened their doors for the 31st Southern African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC). This prestigious... 


merSETA partners with Festo to establish a Fourth Industrial Revolution Skills Centre at Maluti TVET College
merSETA partners with Festo to establish a Fourth Industrial Revolution Skills Centre at Maluti TVET College
17th October 2023

Modern technologies require modern skills to drive employability. We have witnessed the industry evolve from the first industrial revolution to what is currently known as the Fourth Industrial... 


Aura sets exploration target at Tiris
17th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Aura Energy has identified exploration targets to extend its Tiris project’s current resource, in Mauritania. The company said on Tuesday that preliminary work has identified seven... 


X.e series agitator on display, painted red
Local agitator order a world first for global drive engineer
13th October 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Drive engineering specialist SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has secured the world’s first order for its new X.e series agitator unit, launched in July, from a participant in the South African mining... 


Image of Atlas Copco NGP8-130 Nitrogen Generator
New model nitrogen generator on offer
12th October 2023

Atlas Copco has added a new model to its range of pressure swing adsorption (PSA) nitrogen generators. The NGP 130+ offers a nitrogen flow of 37 Nm³/h to 264 Nm³/h, depending on the selected... 


Kenya farm to host first on-site hydrogen-to-fertiliser plant, Iowa to follow
11th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

The world’s first modular green ammonia plant is starting up in Kenya and, the company behind the technology to make fertiliser, plans to deploy the facilities as far afield as Iowa, in the US. The... 


Image of SEW-EURODRIVE gearboxes
Modular gearboxes offer flexible solution
6th October 2023

SEW-EURODRIVE says it has simplified the configuration of its components to offer a modular design for its gearboxes, delivering a high degree of adaptability with parts that are readily available... 


Fresh from farm to table: how Cooling-as-a-Service can solve Africa’s cold chain challenges
29th September 2023

By Samuel Jacobs, Energy Partners 27 September 2023 In the developed world, the average consumer may not be aware that the domestic refrigerator is only the final link in a long continuum that... 


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