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Fibre sensing technology offers improved security for myriad of industries
7th October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Digital value chain solutions provider Tech4IR is aiming to leverage the versatility of its fibre sensing security application, to build a footprint of this technology in South Africa, and provide... 


Rehabilitation of Sarnia road bridge to start mid-October
6th October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Rehabilitation of the Sarnia road grade separation bridge B112 over the National Route 2 (N2) is set to start in mid-October, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has announced.   


Why Service SMMEs Should No Longer Be Overlooked as an Engine of Economic Growth 
Why Service SMMEs Should No Longer Be Overlooked as an Engine of Economic Growth 
4th October 2022

The importance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) to the African economy is well recognised. According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), eight out of every... 


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Maelgwyn leveraging South Africa, African growth to expand business
30th September 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Owing to the considerable organic growth it has achieved in South Africa and Africa, mineral processing technologies and processes provider Maelgwyn has relocated to a new building, in Boundary... 


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Hydrogen projects bankable, with caveats
29th September 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Hydrogen projects are bankable and capital is available to fund them, but there are measures that must be pursued to ensure South Africa can capitalise on these projects and get its share of the... 


When going to work is a real blast
29th September 2022

I have been with Jet Demolition for eight years. Due to the nature of what we do, which is large-scale, heavy industrial demolition works, I get to see and experience something new every day. One... 


Festo introduces Core Range ‘big five’ products
29th September 2022

The automation industry is increasingly becoming a competitive environment that requires cost reduction, productivity, reliability and performance. Finding attractively priced pneumatic automation... 


The first and only CAT IV instructor in Africa is from WearCheck
29th September 2022

Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, is proud to announce that its Asset Reliability Care (ARC) division officially has Africa’s first and only CAT IV instructor, after technical and... 


EcoGraf planning bigger BAM facility
29th September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Triple listed EcoGraf has announced plans to scale-up its battery anode material (BAM) facility, in Western Australia, following multiple approaches from electric vehicle manufacturers in Europe... 


Africa's transition to hydrogen should be led by Africa
27th September 2022

South Africa’s transition to what has been termed the new gold – the green economy – is set to unlock massive benefits not only for citizens, but for neighbours on the African Continent. However,... 


Steinmüller Africa’s Technical Training Academy shapes the future of the industry
27th September 2022

Since its establishment in 2011, Steinmüller Africa's Technical Training Academy has successfully qualified 253 artisans and upskilled over a thousand employees. The Academy offers apprenticeships,... 


Why sustainability should factor into your retirement living decision
27th September 2022

When deciding where to retire, South Africans may consider a number of factors, from security and proximity to healthcare services to recreation options.  While all of these are a crucial part in... 


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SVI launches six-wheeled armoured Land Cruiser concept at AAD
26th September 2022 By: Donna Slater

Armoured products specialist manufacturer SVI Engineering launched a newly designed concept version of its MAX 3-series of vehicles – the three axle, six-wheeled armoured Toyota Land Cruiser MAX 3... 


An image depicting a smiling woman, Alexandra Cluver
Unpacking hydrogen’s massive but urgent opportunity for Africa
23rd September 2022

Repeating history from centuries ago, coastal resource hubs in Africa could once again become vital, globally strategic ports for the biggest players in the world economy, say international law... 


Landmark Partnership Announced Between Fortress and Crusader Logistics
22nd September 2022

Prominent logistics company, Crusader Logistics have concluded a partnership with REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust), Fortress on a 20 000m2 custom-built distribution centre located in Eastport... 


Jakob Rutqvist, Sandvik VP strategy and commercial for battery and hybrid/electric-vehicles business unit of Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions.
World’s largest battery-electric mine truck heading for commercial availability in 2024
21st September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The world’s largest battery-electric truck for underground mining is on its way to becoming commercially available in 2024. Sandvik’s 65 t TH665B machine removes between 1 t and 2 t of carbon... 


Toro puts a cost on Lake Maitland
21st September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Capital cost estimates for a standalone uranium/vanadium operation at Lake Maitland, at the Wiluna project, in Western Australia, amount to A$270-million, or $202.5-million. ASX-listed Toro Energy... 


An underground mining operation
Minerals Council says August mine safety regression a red flag
20th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industry body the Minerals Council South Africa says the industry’s safety performance in August, during which eight fatalities were recorded, making it the worst month of the year, is a red flag... 


AIC Mines makes a play for Demetallica
19th September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold- and copper-focused AIC Mines on Monday announced a A$36-million takeover offer for fellow listed Demetallica. Under the terms of the offer, AIC will offer Demetallica shareholders one of its... 


Iconic Cape Town high-rise set to be sold as a mixed-use development
16th September 2022

The Foreshore in Cape Town has become a hub of activity in recent years with property developers and city officials alike investing in the restoration of this iconic piece of Cape Town history.... 


Supply chain – the time of OT and IT convergence is here
16th September 2022

By George Senzere, solutions architect at Schneider Electric  Supply chains across industry are notoriously complex and more so when companies have a global reach. The industry is extremely... 


PANGENI EXPLORATION
Location map for planned 2022 aircore drilling lines at priority prospects and targets
Aircore drilling under way at Pangeni
16th September 2022

TSX-V-listed precious and base metals exploration and development company BeMetals has started its 2022 exploration campaign at the Pangeni copper project on the western extension of the Central... 


WASTE NOT, WANT NOT
Process lines could easily be designed and established in proximity with local coal wastes or collieries to produce activated carbons for cost-effective adsorbed natural gas storage and transportation
Coal waste a solution to cost-effective natural gas storage
14th September 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Activated carbons derived from South Africa’s coal wastes present a cost-effective adsorbent for adsorbed natural gas (ANG) storage and transportation amid growing global pressure to reduce the... 


Mineros downsizes Argentina workforce
12th September 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold mining company Mineros will downsize its operations at the Gualcamayo property, reducing its workforce in Argentina by up to 30%. This is owing to the natural depletion of the deposit, which... 


Jet Demolition, Edifice Engineering collaborate on Supertech Twin Tower implosion in India
9th September 2022

Demolition specialist Jet Demolition has successfully imploded the Supertech Twin Towers in Noida, Utter Pradesh near the capital New Delhi. The controlled implosion took place at 14:30 on Sunday... 


Strata advancing PDS, CAS uptake in South Africa
Strata advancing PDS, CAS uptake in South Africa
9th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Underground mining products and technology pioneer Strata Worldwide (SP Mine Safety) will, in the next 12 months, continue to develop its project at Black Rock mine, in South Africa’s Northern... 


Tirupati subsidiary to acquire additional permits in Madagascar
8th September 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Specialist graphite and graphene company Tirupati Graphite’s subsidiary Tirupati Madagascar Ventures has entered into an agreement to acquire three additional mining permits in Madagascar for about... 


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Booyco Electronics continues to play pivotal role in Zero Harm
7th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

South African proximity detection system (PDS) pioneer Booyco Electronics continues to play a pivotal role in the quest for Zero Harm in the mining sector. An acknowledged leader in the field, the... 


Image shows Santos workers
Santos given more CCS permits
5th September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos on Monday announced that the company had been awarded permits to undertake evaluation and appraisal work for the potential storage of carbon dioxide in the offshore... 


High-grade quartz vein discovered at gold prospect in Egypt
2nd September 2022 By: Darren Parker

TSX-V-listed Aton Resources has announced the discovery of high-grade quartz vein associated mineralisation from new drilling at the West Garida prospect, located in the company’s 100%-owned Abu... 


Lucapa's Lulo mine
Lucapa fired up for discovery in Angola
2nd September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diamond miner Lucapa has recovered a 160 ct white Type IIa diamond from its Lulo operation, in Angola, putting fire to the company’s ambitions of finding the primary source of the large diamonds... 


Image shows raw lithium stockpiles
Piedmont taps Tennessee for new lithium hydroxide plant
2nd September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Dual listed lithium miner Piedmont Lithium has selected a site in Tennessee for the development of a new lithium hydroxide project, targeted to be the largest of its kind in the US. The 30 000 t/y... 


i-80 makes high-grade silver-rich discovery at Ruby Hill
31st August 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Dual-listed i-80 Gold has discovered high-grade, silver-rich polymetallic carbonate replacement (CRD) mineralisation in drilling at the Hilltop target at Ruby Hill in Nevada, which the company... 


Trillium appoints new executive chair
22nd August 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Trillium Gold Mines has appointed prominent mining finance executive Luke Norman as its executive chairperson with immediate effect. Norman has decades of value accretive and venture... 


The Moon’s south polar region
Nasa announces list of potential landing sites for crewed Artemis III Moon mission
22nd August 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US space agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), announced on Friday its list of possible landing sites on the Moon for the crewed Artemis III mission. Artemis III... 


Specialist inspection, non-destructive testing company continues providing quality through experience
Specialist inspection, non-destructive testing company continues providing quality through experience
22nd August 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Over the past 41 years De-Tect Unit Inspection & Cooperheat of Africa has grown into one of the leading companies providing specialised inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), and thermal... 


DEBOTTLENECKING DELIVERY
The emulsion vertical delivery system contributes to efficiency, as it frees up cage time, consequently enabling mines to not only increase hoisting capacity but also productivity
EVDS supports productivity
19th August 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Mining houses are increasingly realising the value of using emulsions in underground and surface blasting applications, and the addition of an emulsion vertical delivery system (EVDS) further... 


An image depicting Nicole Galloway Warland at the Rim Rock prospect
Exploration company completes drilling project
19th August 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Australia-based exploration and development company Thor Mining has completed the second phase of drilling at its Ragged Range project, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, in July. Owing to... 


Cartrack adds new AI-powered safety alerts to driver monitoring
Cartrack adds new AI-powered safety alerts to driver monitoring
18th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Cartrack has enabled a series of new safety alerts for vehicle drivers and fleet managers related to speeding, traffic proximity and potential distractions. The company says it has enhanced its... 


The Sibanye-Stillwater US platinum group metals panel is (clockwise from bottom left) Neal Froneman, James Wellsted, Wayne Robinson, Richard Stewart, Charles Carter, and Pieter Henning.
Stillwater repositioned for delivery through commodity cycle
12th August 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Prevailing macro-environment challenges and changing palladium market conditions have prompted a strategic revision of Sibanye-Stillwater’s United States platinum group metal (PGM) operations,... 


Cape Town CBD
Cape Town readies battery storage, ‘dispatchable IPP’ procurement programmes
12th August 2022 By: Terence Creamer

The City of Cape Town, which is in the process of procuring up to 200 MW of renewable energy from independent power producers (IPPs), expects to initiate a utility-scale battery energy storage... 


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SANS 1589 Failsafe Emergency Brakes
12th August 2022

Since the early 2010s, industrial equipment manufacturer and supplier AIM Equipment (B-BBEE Level 2) has devoted several resources into the design and development of true SANS 1589-certified brake... 


ICD Property gets approval for 183 m high-rise tower in New Zealand
11th August 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Commercial and residential property developer ICD Property has received approval to build a 183-m-tall, 55 level residential high-rise tower in central Auckland, New Zealand, which will reshape the... 


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