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Disinfectants, sanitizers, & Vehicle care I&I cleaning chemicals will see healthy growth through 2026
22nd July 2022

Disinfectants and sanitizers will register among the fastest gains in the global industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning chemicals market through 2026, finds a new Freedonia Group analysis: An... 


Optimised sealing performance signed, sealed and delivered with SKF radial shaft seals
19th July 2022

Owing to their innovative design, SKF’s HMS55 and HMSA10 metric rubber outside diameter (OD) radial shaft seals offer optimised sealing performance, extended service life and excellent oil... 


Saving on repair costs using automotive DIY adhesives
18th July 2022

A range of versatile, high-performance DIY adhesive products for the automotive sector is available from Pratley. The range is ideal for various quick, on-the-spot automotive repairs, especially... 


Manufacturing output decreases by 2.3% y/y in May
12th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

Manufacturing production decreased by 2.3% year-on-year in May, brought down by the industries of motor vehicles, parts and accessories and other transport equipment which declined 19.2%, and... 


BHP's Spence operation in Chile
BHP working on carbon neutrality at Spence
11th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Major BHP will take delivery of the world’s first carbon neutral conveyor belt at its Spence copper mine, in Chile, as part of an exclusive pilot project with China’s Wuxi Boton. The two companies... 


Image of Melco rollers, idlers, pulleys and motorised pulleys for heavy duty belt conveyors
Local manufacturer offers wide range of conveying equipment
9th July 2022

Local conveyor equipment manufacturer Melco, supplies rollers, idlers, pulleys and motorised pulleys for heavy duty belt conveyors in quarries and mining applications, as well as rollers, drum... 


A large mobile valve testing instrument owned by Brimis Engineering on display at a launch event
Pumps project under way
8th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Industrial valves and pumps specialists Brimis Engineering has been subcontracted by customised water treatment solutions provider Aqua Pro Solutions to size, recommend and supply new pumps for the... 


Weir Minerals Africa has big plans for Electra Mining
4th July 2022

Weir Minerals Africa, which enjoyed excellent attendance at its stand at the last Electra Mining Africa in 2018, will once again be exhibiting its extensive range of minerals processing equipment... 


Dealing with fire risk in a mining environment
30th June 2022

Mining vehicles such as excavators, haul trucks and even drag lines are high-value assets that operate in arduous conditions where there is a high fire risk. This means that pre-shift and weekly... 


Dealing with fire risk in a mining environment
28th June 2022

Mining vehicles such as excavators, haul trucks and even drag lines are high-value assets that operate in arduous conditions where there is a high fire risk. This means that pre-shift and weekly... 


Gold rises as G7 nations plan to ban bullion imports from Russia
27th June 2022 By: Reuters

Gold prices gained on Monday, as news of some Western nations planning to officially ban imports of the metal from Russia for its invasion of Ukraine sparked some interest in bullion. Spot gold... 


Global growth for proven Multotec trommel screens
21st June 2022

The demand for trommel screens is picking up globally, contributing to the growing international footprint of South Africa-based minerals processing equipment specialist Multotec. According to... 


Technicrete and Rocla chosen for Eye of the South Estate project
21st June 2022

Set amongst the unspoilt rolling hills, grass and woodlands that surround the Eikenhof, Midvaal area, south of Johannesburg, the Eye of Africa Golf and Residential Estate has been developed to... 


Improved commodity prices spur AFS knife gate valve demand
Improved commodity prices spur AFS knife gate valve demand
19th June 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Improved commodity prices have resulted in increased demand for knife gate valves from slurry-related valves manufacturer Abrasive Flow Solutions (AFS), in Gauteng, as mining houses upgrade... 


Corrocoat SA
Corrocoat SA
10th June 2022

With more than 35 years of experience, coupled with over a million square metres of successfully applied ultra-heavy-duty chemical, abrasion and impact-resistant coatings and linings, all... 


Manufacturing output for April ‘worse than expected’
9th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Manufacturing production decreased by 7.8% year-on-year in April, with the single largest drag on output being the motor vehicles, parts and accessories and other transport equipment sector,... 


Weir Minerals Africa opens labs for foundry and rubber plant at Isando
8th June 2022

Boosting manufacturing quality and consistency at Weir Minerals Africa’s Isando foundry and rubber plant, two laboratories recently opened their doors at the company’s facility near Johannesburg.... 


An image showing the sectors contributing most to South Africa's GDP
GDP returns to pre-pandemic levels, up 1.9% q/q in the first quarter
7th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports that the country’s seasonally-adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 1.9% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of the year, driven primarily by... 


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Circular economy prompting steel, oil, carbon recovery from end-of-life mine truck tyres
6th June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Highest and best use of ultra-large end-of-life mine truck tyres is being brought about by a change to the model in which resources are mined, made into products, and then become waste. Just one of... 


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The Dunlop Sure Truck Tyre Insurance provides fleet owners with peace of mind that s/he will be covered, should a tyre be lost for any unforeseen reason
Truck tyre insurance a local first
3rd June 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Dunlop Tyres manufacturer and distributor Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) says it is the first tyre manufacturer in South Africa to launch truck tyre insurance. As of April, the company... 


REDUCED DEMAND About 60% to 70% of Widney Transport Components’ bus orders are linked to government tenders, with activity currently muted
Local bus sector under the pump
3rd June 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

The South African bus sector has faced challenges over the past two years, with commercial-vehicle sliding-window designer and manufacturer Widney Transport Components noting a drop in volumes,... 


Image of Firestone Maxi Traction Harvest tyre
New tyre launched for agricultural market
26th May 2022

A new tyre developed for use in the agricultural market, is now available in Southern Africa. Firestone recently launched its new, high-performance Maxi Traction Harvest tyre. The new tyre was... 


New report launch to kickstart conversations to build Africa
25th May 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Cement-maker PPC and the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) have published a new report to start discussions around the sustainable development of Africa. PPC commissioned GIBS to... 


The Metso Outotec team with the new truck body
Metso Outotec launches new padded truck body
23rd May 2022 By: Darren Parker

Industrial technology company Metso Outotec has launched its new truck body, which is a one-piece, lightweight, hybrid truck bowl that combines the benefits of high-strength steel and rubber. It... 


An image depicting people at an AFS launch function in the company's hydraulic press room
Company celebrates one year anniversary
20th May 2022

Slurry related valves design and manufacturing company Abrasive Flow Solutions (AFS) celebrated its first year of being in business in March. The company hosted a two-day launch function at its... 


Image of the Magino gold project
Magino gold project, Canada – update
20th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Argonaut Gold is still reviewing the final cost estimate for the Magino project. 


Britain to increase tariffs on Russian platinum, palladium in new sanctions
9th May 2022 By: Reuters

Britain announced on Sunday it will increase tariffs on platinum and palladium imports from Russia and Belarus in a new package of sanctions targeting £1.7-billion ($2.10-billion) of trade, which... 


Vessel backlogs cleared at Cape Town Container Terminal
4th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

The combination of consenting weather, an improved equipment reliability programme and increased human resources has cleared vessel backlogs at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT), State-owned... 


Liberia to review ArcelorMittal concession agreement
22nd April 2022 By: Reuters

Liberia will review its iron ore concession agreement with steel and mining company ArcelorMittal, as well as other concessions signed by the West African country's current and previous... 


Cast resin transformers show significant benefits
22nd April 2022

Electrical and digital building infrastructure specialist Legrand’s range of cast resin transformers (CRT) has been designed for high-efficiency, enhanced safety and low environmental impact during... 


It is not about Mining, it is about Logistics!
21st April 2022

By Henk Bester Managing Director: Bigen Transport Most of the 100,000 route-km of railway network in Africa was built more than a century ago and very little was added over the corresponding... 


Earthlife Africa engages communities on Just Transition Framework
14th April 2022 By: Donna Slater

Nonprofit organisation Earthlife Africa is requesting increased grassroots-level engagement and popular education on the energy-related Just Transition Framework to ensure ordinary people in South... 


Manufacturing output increased by 0.2% y/y in Feb
11th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Manufacturing production increased by 0.2% year-on-year in February, but seasonally adjusted manufacturing production decreased by 1.1% month-on-month. The largest positive contributions were made... 


Three sanders launched
8th April 2022

German power tools company FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge has developed three new, innovative palm sanders - the ORE 2-125 EC, the ODE 2-100 EC and the OSE 2-80 EC. This new generation of "Multi-Sanders"... 


Sandvik releases upgraded Toro™ LH208L low profile loader
4th April 2022

Another low profile unit now joins the Toro™ family from Sandvik, Toro™ LH208L loader. The loader is tailor-made to operate efficiently in conditions where working height is extremely limited, with... 


How winter-proofing your home can save you money  
31st March 2022

By Kandua.com’s Chief Operating Officer, Graeme Steen Winter is on its way and colder temperatures can be expected across the country. 


The ‘must-have’ adhesive repair kit for your home and workshop
28th March 2022

When something needs repairing, it is always a struggle to find the right adhesive for the job at hand. Often when a repair is made, it does not last long. The reason for this is that the fix only... 


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Hyundai eyes 18% growth this year, aided by new Tucson
24th March 2022 By: Irma Venter

Hyundai Automotive South Africa (HASA) aims to sell 40 000 units this year, “if we get the supply we want”, says HASA sales and operations director Stanley Anderson. This will be 6 000 units more... 


Image of the Combi-MR4 Dynamic 360 multi-directional truck from Combilift
Electric-powered multidirectional reach-truck
18th March 2022

A new four-wheel electric-powered multidirectional reach-truck incorporates 360° steering, which provides rotation on each wheel, allowing the forklift to work in forward, sideward and crab steer... 


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Leveraging better water waste treatment to save the environment and ourselves
18th March 2022

With International Water Day commemorated on March 22, the spotlight is rightfully on one of the most precious lifegiving elements upon which we all depend – water. For water to truly be used... 


Coffee and hydrogen the key to green steel - UNSW
18th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has released three research papers showcasing that waste coffee grounds and hydrogen could be used in the fabrication of green steel. Under its Sustainable... 


Agreement signed for petrochem product offtake
18th March 2022

Sustainable chemicals manufacturer Bolder Industries announced in January a landmark 20-year strategic marketing agreement with independent petroleum marketer Tauber Oil for exclusive offtake of... 


Sector expected to grow from ICT trade
18th March 2022

Market research organisation Kenneth Research last month released a report which showed that the petrochemicals and polymers market is anticipated to grow, primarily on the growth in trade of... 


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