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Prieska copper/zinc mine
Orion’s R893m funding placement will bring financial certainty to projects – analyst
10th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

ASX- and JSE-listed Orion Minerals’ recently announced funding placement of R893-million will bring financial certainty to the company’s two Northern Cape projects – the flagship Prieska... 


Kusini to equip communities with water skills, unlock economic opportunities
5th May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Social enterprise Kusini Water is accelerating its Water Champions programme to train unemployed youth and unlock economic opportunities in communities, as it works to provide water access across... 


A feed milling plant manufactured by Dalein Agriplan
Increased demand for automation in agri sector
5th May 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

The growing African population and consequent rising demand for food continues to drive the need for processing equipment that can increase food production in the most efficient manner possible,... 


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Helping meet South Africa’s energy challenges with world record gas power technology
4th May 2023

South Africa is striving to meet its energy needs. Increasing maintenance requirements on existing and ageing infrastructure, high levels of investment and capital required for new energy assets,... 


Packaging quality brands with in-house plant design
3rd May 2023

Leveraging its quality brands of screens and crushers, Weir Minerals Africa has the in-house capacity to design and build complete plants for customers – cost effectively and quickly. This has... 


Powertrain manufacturer and major airline team up to advanced hydrogen-electric flight
2nd May 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

US-UK zero-carbon emissions aviation company ZeroAvia and US carrier Alaska Airlines on Monday announced that they were cooperating in the conversion of the largest aircraft, so far, to... 


Simplification of the water quality measurement
28th April 2023

Water analysis panel – Multi-parameter measuring system for water quality monitoring Monitoring different parameters in water treatment processes can lead to a setup where different measuring... 


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Zero Carbon lithium project, Germany
28th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Vulcan Energy Resources aims to be the world’s first integrated lithium chemicals and renewable-energy producer with net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions. 


Orion MD and CEO Errol Smart
Orion reaches R2.5bn funding milestone
26th April 2023 By: Darren Parker

Key elements of junior metals explorer and mining aspirant Orion Minerals’ overarching strategic funding package have culminated in the securing of total funding of almost R2.5-billion – more than... 


New Floodlights for Hartleyvale Stadium
25th April 2023

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED floodlighting solution for the Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town, Western Cape. This stadium is the home of Hockey in the Western Cape and is where all... 


Mining lithium in abandoned oil fields for tomorrow's EVs
21st April 2023 By: Bloomberg

Chris Doornbos pulled up to Alberta’s foundational oil field in a baby-blue Tesla Model Y, a not-so-subtle nod to a new world order. It was a crisp January afternoon in Canada’s top-polluting... 


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PVC fabric structures beneficial for accommodation
21st April 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

The projects of specialists Canvas and Tent have demonstrated the beneficial and cost-effective use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for mine-site accommodation, says Canvas and Tent group marketing... 


Cost efficiency key for industry
21st April 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Reasonable costs to operate, reliability, productivity and efficiency are increasingly becoming standard requirements in industry operations as the world moves towards digitisation and automation.... 


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Automation helps unlock data capabilities
21st April 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

While digital technologies create vast quantities of data, the average plant uses only about 20% of the data that it generates – companies, therefore, are not fully exploiting opportunities to... 


Modern technology boosts construction deployment time
21st April 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Modern technology has transformed the construction industry, says diverse prefabricated deployment solutions company Turnkey Modular, which has implemented its robust Intelligent Component Design... 


Preclinical care platform prototype to be trialled in Mpumalanga
21st April 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Nonprofit organisation Rhiza Babuyile has started field testing, for one year, a new mobile preclinical care platform prototype unit in Mpumalanga. The mobile care platform, developed and handed... 


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The role of EPC contractors in supporting Eskom's transmission infrastructure plan
20th April 2023

South Africa’s energy crisis has reached critical levels. The country is experiencing its worst period of loadshedding, which is taking a significant toll on its economy and society. The focus of... 


Untapped renewable resources in Africa should receive more attention – RES4Africa
19th April 2023 By: Donna Slater

As the majority of the world embraces a shift in electricity generation away from fossil fuels towards greener, renewable sources of energy, Africa faces several challenges in attracting investment... 


Stellenbosch University's Biomedical Research Institute
Stellenbosch University unveils new biomedical research complex in Cape Town
14th April 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Stellenbosch University (SU) formally launched its new Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI), on its Tygerberg campus (next to Tygerberg Hospital) in Cape Town, on Friday. Regarding its facilities... 


UPS systems necessary for businesses – company
14th April 2023

Downtime can be costly for any business, especially for growing ones that need to be operational around the clock. Power management company Eaton’s uninterruptable power supply (UPS) systems are... 


Sun-powered microgrid study launched in Pretoria
13th April 2023

The Pecogrid pilot study will examine the viability of the large-scale rollout of microgrid inverter systems in informal communities. Wits University, together with its partners in the Gauteng... 


Fast, optimal solutions underpin Africa growth for Pilot Crushtec
13th April 2023

With its focus on product quality, responsive service and high stockholding, Pilot Crushtec has continued to grow in Africa by responding rapidly to customers’ crushing and screening needs with... 


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Leading inverter producer launches new product
13th April 2023

Leading global inverter and renewable energy storage solution (ESS) supplier Sungrow launched its SG125CX-P2 inverter earlier this month. The solution is the new generation of its commercial and... 


DRILLING THE WAY Hydro Power Equipment’s Isidingo Drill is believed to be the lightest high-performance rotary percussive rockdrill in the world and paves the way for female operators
Local interest soars, despite obstacles
7th April 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Local deep-level mining equipment manufacturers are noticing increased interest in their product offering on the back of Russian sanctions, but are being weighed down by the country’s ongoing... 


Mineworkers drilling underground using Hydrovessel drilling system
Local mines adopting Hydrovessel drilling system
7th April 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Another two local deep-level mines will completely remove compressed air from their operations over the next 18 months, equipping 120 mining crews with drilling equipment supplier HydroPower... 


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Colluli sulphate of potash project, Eritrea – update
7th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Danakali has completed the sale of its 50% shareholding in the Colluli SoP project to Sichuan Road and Bridge Group. 


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Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
7th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion is investigating the potential to bring forward the start of production at the Prieska project. 


Nucor Steel Gallatin integrates SMS digital’s MES 4.0 into new steel production lines
3rd April 2023

(Virtual Showroom): Nucor Steel Gallatin produced the first hot coil following a comprehensive upgrade of its production lines using SMS digital’s Manufacturing Execution Suite (MES 4.0®) at its... 


Aurubis and SMS group forge ahead with the first multimetal recycling plant in the US
3rd April 2023

(Virtual Showroom): Bundling know-how, fully exploiting synergies, and entering a new market: Multimetal producer and copper recycler Aurubis AG and Düsseldorf-based plant and machine manufacturer... 


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Mahenge graphite project, Tanzania – update
31st March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Black Rock Mining has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority to collaborate on graphite haulage from the proposed Mahenge project using... 


Budget prioritises Canadian miners’ role in global critical minerals supply chain - MAC
Budget prioritises Canadian miners’ role in global critical minerals supply chain - MAC
29th March 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The 2023 Budget, delivered by Chrystia Freeland on Tuesday, bolsters the ability of the Canadian mining sector deliver for the country, recognising the industry’s central role in enabling the... 


Paratus selects Infinera’s ICE6 800G Solution for the Equiano cable System
28th March 2023

As the connectivity speed needs of our clients increase, Paratus accommodates this market evolution, deploying infrastructure capable of responding to the demand, and for this reason, we have... 


China Energy proposes $1bn floating solar farm in Zimbabwe
27th March 2023 By: Bloomberg

China Energy Engineering Group proposed building a 1 000 MW floating solar farm for Zimbabwe, a nearly $1-billion project, on the world’s largest man-made lake. More than 1.8 million photovoltaic... 


Local mines adopting Hydrovessel drilling system
Local mines adopting Hydrovessel drilling system
26th March 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Another two local deep-level mines will completely remove compressed air from their operations over the next 18 months, equipping 120 mining crews with drilling equipment supplier HydroPower... 


Location map of the Mahenge graphite project
Mahenge graphite project, Tanzania – update
24th March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Black Rock Mining is aiming to have term sheets for the Mahenge project in place by the second quarter of 2023. 


Kicking Off SA’s Energy Transition: How Sikla's siFramo Can Enable Africa's Renewable Energy Revolution with Non-Welded Modular Support Systems
23rd March 2023

This year’s Energy Indaba has created a buzz in the energy sector. As an annual event held in South Africa that brings together various stakeholders together to discuss the challenges and... 


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Finally there is an almost affordable EV on the horizon…
23rd March 2023 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen has revealed its newest concept vehicle – the ID.2all – with the production version set to be unveiled in 2025. The German car maker promises that the production version of the electric... 


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High-precision geo measuring systems
18th March 2023

The range of geo measuring systems from Germany-based DMT group is said to offer quality, functionality and practicality. Designed to withstand harsh conditions in the field, the high-precision... 


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On-The-Air (17/03/2023)
17th March 2023 By: Martin Creamer

This week Martin Creamer discusses base metals, exploration and solar power. 


Northern Cape base metals' hubs.
Orion will now build smaller but get base metals into production far sooner
15th March 2023 By: Martin Creamer

What South Africa’s base metals mining aspirant Orion Minerals has been trying to do over the last two years is to drive a very typical historic project financing arrangement for junior mining.... 


Drone on dirt runway readying to take off for test flight.
Orders roll in for Dragonfly V commercial drone under development
12th March 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Western Cape drone developer FlyH2 Aerospace has secured letters of commitment for 56 Dragonfly V – a long endurance, remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) hydrogen-electric aircraft – since the... 


Image of the ZenergiZe energy storage system from Rand-Air
Efficient energy storage systems for industrial equipment
11th March 2023

In an effort to mitigate the effects of interrupted power and ensure business sustainability, Rand-Air has added efficient energy storage systems to its hire fleet, delivering a clean energy hybrid... 


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Company embarks on successful trommel projects
10th March 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Minerals processing equipment manufacturer Multotec embarked on two major trommel projects in 2022 for the heavy minerals mining industry. The first project, completed in July, involved the... 


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