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Powering the Perforex Machine: A Rubicon Group & Rittal SA Success Story
30th June 2023

Following its acquisition of a BC 1007 HS Perforex machine (one of only two in the country), Rittal South Africa has partnered with Rubicon Group to secure a back-up power solution that will ensure... 


Leak Detection for Energy Transition
23rd June 2023

With a shift from fossil-based systems to renewable energy sources also comes a shift for the transportation. This is also true for pipeline leak detection systems. Some pipelines transport 100%... 


Company increases cutting capacity
23rd June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Cutting service provider AquaJet completed a deal with a local supplier to procure its fifth waterjet cutting machine. The machine is a jetstream cutter that boasts an impressive 4 000 mm by 3 000... 


Copper 360 CEO Jan Nelson.
Copper 360 has R560bn worth of copper in the ground, the Junior Indaba hears
9th June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Copper company Copper 360, which listed on the AltX of the JSE in April, has more than two-million tonnes of copper its 12 mines, which is worth R560-billion, the Junior Indaba heard this week.... 


Stainless Steel: The Cost Competitive Corrosion Efficient Solution
9th June 2023

Corrosion is the natural, gradual deterioration of metals reacting with their environment. It degrades the useful properties of metals and structures including their strength and structural... 


Coega
Coega reports significant progress on oil tank project
6th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) says significant progress has been achieved on carbon black supplier Orion Engineered Carbon's (OEC's) oil tank project. Carbon black has numerous industrial... 


Zaynab Sadan
The Plastic Pollution Treaty: A Global Solution for Africa's Environment
5th June 2023

By Zaynab Sadan – Regional Plastics Policy Coordinator for Africa at the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Plastic pollution is an urgent crisis threatening our planet's and our communities'... 


Attacq, Tricolt launch Luna Club, final Galileo tower at Ellipse Waterfall
5th May 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Property development partners JSE-listed Attacq and Tricolt on May 5 hosted the opening of the Luna Cub, noted to be “an exclusive multi-concept lifestyle destination for its residents with premium... 


Northern Cape project outlook.
Orion to update Australia on Northern Cape’s copper/zinc revival at roadshow
2nd May 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Orion Minerals, the promising emerging copper zinc miner in South Africa’s prolific Northern Cape will set out to update Australia on the Prieska copper-zinc revival next week. Errol Smart, the CEO... 


Jan Nelson, Shirley Hayes and Sam Mokorosi.
Small end of JSE receives big boost with listing of ambitious Copper 360
21st April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The small end of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) received a big boost on Friday with the listing of Copper 360, which has an ambition to be Africa’s next big copper play. The alluring deep... 


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Specialised machine speeds up delivery for local panel supplier
21st April 2023

The acquisition of a high-speed machine that can machine materials cost-effectively and with significant precision, has enabled a Johannesburg manufacturer to deliver customised and precisely... 


Shirley Hayes.
Copper 360 to be listed on JSE on April 21 has 100-year life-of-mine
6th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The new copper listing on the AltX of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange from April 21 has a dozen mines that collectively have a 100-year life-of-mine (LoM). Moreover, cluster mining is the chosen... 


Rittal announces investment in Perforex machine, set to benefit local market
5th April 2023

Earlier this month, Rittal South Africa – a leading systems provider for enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure and software & services – announced its acquisition of a... 


Plastic-free fruit and veg bag
Plastics Pact calls on consumers to help curb use of problematic plastic items
4th April 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South African retailers and brands managed to divert more than 34-million problematic or unnecessary plastic items from landfills in 2021, a new report by the South African Plastics Pact (SA... 


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Global demand for paper, pulp and board softens
31st March 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Global demand for paper, pulp and board is expected to soften in the first half of this year, compared with the highs of last year, where severe supply chain constraints created paper shortages... 


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Local innovation upgraded
30th March 2023

A locally designed swing door has recently been improved to include innovations resulting from extensive research and development and customer feedback. Maxiflex’s long-selling, in-house designed... 


ZeroAvia’s modified Dornier D 228 takes off on its first flight with a hybrid-electric powertrain, in January
Zero-emissions aviation company reports record-breaking fuel cell performance tests
10th March 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-US zero-emission aviation technology company ZeroAvia has announced that early tests of its High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (HTPEM) fuel cell systems delivered performances that were... 


With the most powerful 4.3-meter heavy plate mill from SMS group, Tisco expands its product range in the stainless steel sector
10th March 2023

Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co. Ltd. (Tisco), located in Taiyuan, China, has successfully produced the first plate on its new 4.3-meter heavy plate mill supplied by SMS group. It is the most... 


Maxiflex launches Atmodoor 2.0 - hinged on local innovation
3rd March 2023

Maxiflex is extremely proud to announce that it’s highly successful, renowned, in-house designed and developed Atmodoor has been given a make-over!  “In keeping with our drive for continuous... 


Another new unique winner from WORX is the cordless 5 in 1 SANDECK WRX WX820.9 Multi Sander
28th February 2023

Introducing the 5 in 1 Finishing Sander, Orbital Sander, Detail Sander, Finger Sander, and Curved Area Sander. A first from WORX is this new cordless multi head replaceable Sandeck sander that does... 


Wacker Neuson’s first battery-driven EZ17e mini-excavator digs deep with zero direct emissions and low engine noise
21st February 2023

Wacker Neuson South Africa is proud to unveil its all-electric mini-excavator, the EZ17e, which boasts no direct exhaust emissions and particularly low noise levels. “We are extremely excited about... 


Looking for solutions to reduce downtime and production losses?
Looking for solutions to reduce downtime and production losses?
26th January 2023

Does your material handling plant suffer downtime? Do you need to stop production at times that you can't afford? A big contributor to these unfortunate events is inferior wear material. You need... 


Robbers pull off multimillion-dollar copper heist in Chilean port
13th January 2023 By: Reuters

A group of armed men in Chile stole several shipping containers filled with copper that belonged to state-owned giant Codelco on Wednesday, adding pressure over shipments security in the world’s... 


Steinmüller Africa’s maintenance services delivers improved plant availability for customer’s steam generators
30th November 2022

Steinmüller Africa’s comprehensive maintenance services, which incorporate the application of numerical analysis techniques, not only restore equipment operation – they optimise plant performance... 


Adili Metal Trading
Adili Metal Trading
25th November 2022

Whilst our business may be new, our leaders and management have been in the industry for over 45 years. We’ve seen, been leaders of and experienced the ins and outs of the local and global... 


Liner manufacturer driving innovation
25th November 2022

Internationally recognised manufacturer of abrasion-resistant liner materials for the mining, chemicals and power generating industries Rio-Carb notes that its R-C 700 Chromium Carbide Overlay... 


Black is the new IN
24th November 2022

Legrand’s range of chic Ysalis switches and sockets - known for stylish aesthetics and pristine quality - is now available in black. Ysalis wiring devices were launched locally in 2017, to meet... 


Rio-Carb: Mastery of Wear
11th November 2022

Rio-Carb is an internationally recognized manufacturer of abrasion-resistant liner materials for the mining, chemical, and power generating industries. With their R-C 700 Chromium Carbide Overlay... 


The story behind the decade-long relationship between Novelquip and Babcock
8th November 2022

Established in 2009, Novelquip Forestry, a South African designer, manufacturer and exporter of forestry soil preparation and planting equipment, celebrates its 13th anniversary this year. Over the... 


Naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa
Naamsa confirms it will publish inaugural Sustainability Report soon
27th October 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In opening the inaugural South African Auto Week event, in Midrand, on October 25, Naamsa│Automotive Business Council CEO Mikel Mabasa said manufacturers need not only invest in new energy vehicles... 


There is a bug in your office
4th October 2022

The pandemic has disrupted the workplace forever. Lockdowns that were implemented to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic have evolved societal expectations of the workplace. The hybrid work... 


Economic conditions challenge industry
30th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

The softer demand for aluminium transport applications, such as trailers, tankers and tippers, amid the current tough economic climate has made the recovery of the transport industry to... 


Schneider Electric’s Harmony XB5 Range
Discover Schneider Electric’s Harmony XB5 Range of Push Buttons, Switches and Pilot Lights
14th September 2022

Magnet is the largest distributor of Schneider Electric products in South Africa and boasts in-depth Schneider product knowledge and technical expertise. 


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New products and technology developments at thyssenkrupp
6th September 2022

Comminution specialist thyssenkrupp has rewritten the crushing and grinding technology rule book with the introduction of the High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) Pro. 


Kenyan, Japanese groups sign agreement to cooperate in developing geothermal power
1st September 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the predominantly (70%) State-owned Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation... 


Image of Duroxite overlay product and a mining machine using the product
Overlay products for harsh environments
30th August 2022

Overlay products are made by welding a carbide-rich steel alloy on top of a steel plate, resulting in a compound material that has a very high resistance to wear, especially suitable for demanding... 


POPULAR ONE The Grindex Maxi pump is popular in the mining environment as the pump can run dry without operational interruptions.
Pumps group plans southern African expansion
26th August 2022

Participation at Electra Mining Africa 2022 will serve to underpin Integrated Pump Technology’s drive to increase its footprint in Africa. This is according to GM Jordan Marsh, who says that in the... 


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Machining capabilities at Free State factory - probably the largest in SA
18th August 2022 By: Shannon de Ryhove

South African wear parts manufacturer Vesconite Bearings has increased its Virginia-based factory capacity and ramped up its three-, four- and five-axis machining capability in line with expected... 


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Wear plates meet challenges of acid environments
13th August 2022

The use of steel in recycling industries faces a particular set of challenges because of the highly acidic environment in which it is used.  Municipal solid waste, or garbage, creates a low pH... 


New king pin and thrust bearings save costs for forklift company
8th August 2022

A forklift rental company in the Cape winelands, South Africa, is experiencing less downtime, expenditure and fewer equipment repairs thanks to the introduction of Vesconite king pin and thrust... 


Unleashing a design beast
27th July 2022

Technology which dramatically decreases labour is now at South Africa’s fingertips as Gismo, sole Southern African distributor for Sikla, introduces siFramo to the construction and industrial... 


New Ashton Arch wins 2022 Fulton Award for Best Infrastructure Project over R100m
19th July 2022

South Africa’s first transversely launched concrete tied-arch bridge also commended for Innovation & Invention in Concrete  The New Ashton Arch, South Africa’s first transversely launched concrete... 


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Prices driving upgrades, maintenance
15th July 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The current steep increase in commodity prices has led to mining clients’ upgrading and maintaining their equipment to reduce downtime and maximise output, says steel fabricator Hydra Arc project... 


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