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A guide to minerals: a key component in abrasives
25th May 2023

Abrasives are used in various cutting, grinding and polishing applications, and usually form part of a process to produce some kind of finished product. At Grinding Techniques choosing the correct... 


ZEST WEG supplies E-house package for Sasol gas project
23rd May 2023

A large complete substation E-house locally manufactured by Zest WEG will help power Sasol’s Upstream PSA project currently under construction in the Inhambane Province of southern Mozambique.... 


Nickel prices seen falling as global surplus looms
19th May 2023 By: Reuters

Global nickel prices are poised to decline over the next few years as top producer Indonesia ramps up supplies and production costs fall, industry watchers predicted at metals conferences this... 


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PRASA New Rolling Stock Acquisition Programme, South Africa – update
19th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Siemens Mobility has successfully completed the Gauteng resignalling project, which it has described as “the biggest signalling project in South African history”.  


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LME fights to regain trust after last year's nickel crisis
16th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

The embattled London Metal Exchange is still trying to rebuild faith in its nickel contract after an epic short squeeze last year, according to CEO Matthew Chamberlain. The crisis last March, when... 


A 21st century green factory: inside the Evanswerks Labs production facility
3D printing has huge potential to help decarbonise manufacturing
15th May 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Additive manufacturing (AM), popularly called 3D printing, has an important role to play in greatly reducing the global manufacturing industry’s carbon emissions, Cape Town-based Evanswerks Labs... 


Iron-ore slump deepens on China demand anxiety, supply pressure
12th May 2023 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures wobbled on Friday and were on track for weekly losses due to waning optimism over prospects for demand recovery in top steel producer and metals consumer China, with additional... 


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The units are locally manufactured and have a hydraulically driven high-pressure pump capacity of 295 ℓ/min at 150 bar
Vacuum truck aids rehab project
12th May 2023

Infrastructure maintenance and repair is a pressing issue across many municipalities in South Africa. In George municipality in the Western Cape, work is underway to rehabilitate some of the city’s... 


Iron-ore leaps on renewed hopes for steel demand revival in China
8th May 2023 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures rebounded strongly on Monday, with the Singapore benchmark climbing back above $100/t after a downbeat start to the week, buoyed by hopes of improvement in demand for steel in... 


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... 


Nickel Asia to open two more Philippine mines, eyes power unit IPO
24th April 2023 By: Reuters

Nickel Asia, the Philippines' biggest nickel ore producer, expects to bring two more mines into production in three years and will assess the feasibility of building another processing plant, its... 


Heat exchanger for fuel cell systems launched
21st April 2023

At centrifugal separation solutions provider Alfa Laval’s net-zero launch event in February this year, the company introduced the AlfaNova GL50, the first heat exchanger developed specifically for... 


New LPX Lobe Pumps extends Tapflo's "All about your flow" philosophy
13th April 2023

Tapflo, a leading manufacturer and supplier of pumps and pumping solutions, is announcing the addition of LPX lobe pumps to the company’s product portfolio. The new range of pumps are designed to... 


A thirst for automation: Intelligent filling machine lubrication for the beverage industry
11th April 2023

By Carlos Valderrama is based in Bogota and in his role as Global Offer Manager for the Food and Beverage Industry within SKF Lubrication Management, he supports a number of customers in ensuring... 


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Support services provided for sugar industry
7th April 2023

Leading engineering solution specialist BMG plays a critical role in the sugar sector, not only during the operational period of sugar production, but also in off-crop seasons, when maintenance and... 


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New conveyor system to mitigate dust
7th April 2023

The risk of explosions caused by sugar dust emissions on conveyor belts in sugar production is an ongoing problem that engineers around the world are trying to prevent. Bulk materials handling... 


Large rolls of flat rolled steel, set for distribution to manufactures according to the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association
Sector stays sturdy despite challenges
7th April 2023 By: Halima Frost

The stainless steel sector remains steadfast in its resilience, and is even more determined to fight for its well-deserved place in growing the South African economy, says Southern Africa Stainless... 


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Steel producer continues to grow manufacturing capacity
7th April 2023

Spain-based global stainless-steel producer Acerinox says its global footprint has transformed it into one of the most competitive producers of stainless steels and nickel alloys. The company... 


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OLI South Africa
7th April 2023

Making business simpler for customers, while going global with a first-class product, has proved successful in establishing industrial vibration technology supplier OLI as the world’s top-selling... 


Iron-ore slides as traders fear China crackdown, weather disruptions
3rd April 2023 By: Reuters

 Prices of Dalian and Singapore futures dropped on Monday amid lacklustre sentiment as traders feared inclement weather across China could disrupt construction activities and the prospects of... 


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Blazing a successful career path as a woman in industry
31st March 2023

It's common knowledge that certain sectors of business and industry continue to be male dominated environments. However, there are many exceptional women out there who accomplish amazing things not... 


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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... 


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Merafe seeks to shield business from electricity price hikes
20th March 2023 By: Darren Parker

Ferrochrome company Merafe is considering proposals for the construction of renewable energy facilities and is in discussions with power utility Eskom to secure a negotiated pricing agreement (NPA)... 


thyssenkrupp Uhde expertise extends the life of ammonia tank for continuous safe operation
16th March 2023

thyssenkrupp Uhde has reached the halfway mark in the inspection and refurbishment of an ammonia tank located at Richards Bay’s back-of-port facilities in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province.... 


Philippine miners not keen on Indonesia nickel alliance plan
15th March 2023 By: Bloomberg

A plan by top nickel miner Indonesia to create an OPEC-like group to coordinate supply would not benefit the Philippines, the No. 2 producer, according to an industry group. The Philippines mined... 


Unique suspension crane
14th March 2023

(Virtual Showroom): Condra is to manufacture a 15-ton suspension crane of unusual configuration as one of two overhead cranes ordered for underground use at a Botswana diamond mine. The second... 


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... 


Supplier provides efficient valves for safe flow control
10th March 2023

Valve solutions supplier BMG’s Fluid Technology division supplies and supports an extensive range of components for fluid technology systems and general industrial applications. These products... 


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Araguaia ferronickel project, Brazil – update
10th March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Horizonte Minerals has awarded contracts for the Line 2 feasibility study at its Araguaia nickel project. 


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Stainless steel sector well-positioned to supply African markets, despite loadshedding challenge
7th March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The biggest hurdle stainless steel production and fabrication are facing to date is loadshedding, with this challenge overriding all previous issues and leading to diminishing staff safety,... 


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Tipper discharges multiple drums and boxes simultaneously
3rd March 2023

A new high-volume open-chute tipper from Flexicon allows discharging of non-dusty, free-flowing and/or agglomerated bulk materials from multiple drums or boxes simultaneously, as well as from... 


Canada Nickel closes Anglo American investments
3rd March 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed Canada Nickel has closed its previously announced investments from Anglo American for gross proceeds of C$26.15-million and also concurrently closed its “bought-deal” prospectus... 


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... 


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Dust control systems ensure environmental protection
3rd March 2023

Bulk materials handling specialist BLT WORLD’s team works closely with German conveyor solutions provider ScrapeTec to offer the mining sector in Africa advanced solutions for conveyor systems used... 


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Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone Energy and Metallurgical Cluster, South Africa – update
3rd March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone Energy and Metallurgical Cluster will, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development, launch a renewable-energy strategy in March. 


Former Eskom CEO Allen Morgan speaking at a ceremony held to retrieve the 1999 time capsule
Retrieved 1999 Eskom time capsule contained warning of likely generation shortfall by 2007
2nd March 2023 By: Terence Creamer

In his letter to the employees of Eskom of 2023, buried in a time capsule in 1999 near to the ‘rock man’ energy statue at the entrance of Megawatt Park, then CEO Allen Morgan highlighted two... 


Study shows Alstom supported 9 000 jobs, injected R3.9bn into South Africa in one year
1st March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Rail and mobility solutions company Alstom supported more than 9 000 jobs and injected R3.9-billion into South Africa as it continues to grow its local presence. These were the findings of a report... 


Iron-ore jumps on China data, bullish steel demand outlook
1st March 2023 By: Reuters

 Iron-ore futures jumped on Wednesday, as better-than-expected China manufacturing activity data raised hopes for a demand rebound in the world's top steel producer. The most-traded May iron ore... 


New labyrinth seals avoid galling and failures
22nd February 2023

Labyrinth seals can now be ordered from Vesconite Bearings using client specifications. This follows the supply and successful use of Vesconite labyrinth seals by several large pump original... 


BHP Group says reform to LME nickel contract 'long overdue'
22nd February 2023 By: Bloomberg

 BHP Group, the world's largest-listed miner, said that the London Metal Exchange's nickel contract does not represent the physical market and reform is "long overdue". Sliding volumes since a... 


Solar trees continue to light the way for a sustainable future
17th February 2023

A family of solar trees on the rooftop Piazza at Eastgate Shopping Mall has consistently provided a self-powered living space - where people gather, night and day, to regroup and relax. It is... 


Measuring flow rates without any obstacles: the SU Puresonic ultrasonic sensor
13th February 2023

Accurate measurement data even with ultrapure water The SU Puresonic detects water flow rates with high precision at volumes up to 1000 l/min. Thanks to ultrasound technology, this also applies to... 


Anglo American makes C$24m investment in Canada Nickel
Anglo American makes C$24m investment in Canada Nickel
8th February 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Anglo American has agreed to acquire a 9.9% minority interest in Canada Nickel Company, which owns the Crawford nickel project in Ontario, Canada. Anglo will also provide... 


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