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Africa has ‘golden opportunity’ in battery commodities market
The battery commodities market is experiencing a golden age of growth and development, spurred by rapid technological advances and the growing demand for batteries to support cleaner mobility and...
Weir boosts W African efficiency
Original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Weir Minerals’ extensive experience allows it to comprehend clients’ processes, needs and operational hurdles to design solutions that enhance processing...
Quality control considerations essential to successful, responsible business operation
Considering that a culture of quality, which can increase employee engagement and communication, results in more consistent outcomes and profits, South African business Thandela Group highlights...
State visit by Belgian royals boosts bilateral relations
As part of their recent State visit, Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, along with their delegation and South African State dignitaries, visited lighting manufacturer Beka Schréder’s head...
Company forges on as pumps leading supplier
Weir Minerals remains a leading supplier of slurry pumps as it continues to pioneer some of the sector’s latest developments and advancements. This, says Weir Minerals Africa pumps GM Marnus...
AEP Energy showcased mobile solar solution at Africa Energy Indaba
Solar park operator and owner AEP Energy advanced its global expansion plans at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) by showcasing its unique mobile solar container, the MooV Solar.
Time is now to shift to transformational ESG partnerships in agriculture – panel
With agriculture considered to be the foundation of civilisation and society, there must be a focus on transforming the agricultural sector from an extractive economy to a circular one, in which...
Avantor advances laboratory services in Southern Africa
As South Africa’s mining industry continues to grow, mining laboratories are relied upon to provide high-quality testing, inspection and certification services that adhere to internationally...
DMTKai Batla celebrates 15 years, continues digital push in mining sector
Celebrating 15 years in business this year, Kai Batla, a minerals consultancy established during the 2008 financial crisis, is making a strong push into the digital space with the support of its...
AEP Energy to showcase mobile solar solution at Africa Energy Indaba
Solar park operator and owner AEP Energy will be advancing its global expansion plans at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) by showcasing its unique mobile solar container, the MooV Solar. The...
GoldOre (Pty) Ltd’s MACH Reactor strives for maximum extraction, safety
It is “time to shake up the status quo” and strive for maximum extraction and safe disposal of ore, says private metallurgical company GoldOre (Pty) Ltd, which states that if extraction losses...
Zamlim Investments optimistic about post-Indaba opportunities
Business management consultancy Zamlim Investments CEO Dzingira Matenga speaks to Creamer Media at this year's Investing in African Mining Indaba.
Shell driven to powering progress in mining
Petroleum business company Shell is recommitting itself to the African mining industry with its solutions and products geared towards sustaining the mining industry through the provision of...
Software company acQuire showcases expanded software solutions
At this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, software company acQuire Technology Solutions will be hosting a booth for the first time in a number of years, which the company says gives it “an...
CSIR advances innovation strategy, projects
In advancing its Innovation Strategy Roadmap, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is better able to formulate partnerships with strategic clients, which CSIR’s Future...
Bureau Veritas to introduce net-zero solutions at Mining Indaba
Testing, inspection & Certification company Bureau Veritas is aiming to introduce its solutions for the mining industry at this year’s Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town from February 6 to 9. These...
Multotec focusing on improving African mining conditions, communities
While there have been numerous concerns relating to global macroeconomic issues – such as the fallout of the Russia/Ukraine war, and the tail-end impact of Covid – the mining industry has been...
Bigen Group focusing on solutions-driven infrastructure development
With increasing levels of opportunity within the infrastructure development space, solutions-driven infrastructure development firm Bigen Group’s strategy focuses on expanding into the rest of the...
Maclean continues to deliver advanced vehicle tech solutions to mining
Canada-based underground mining equipment manufacturer Maclean Engineering has continued to grow, which is evidenced through a large portion of sales now being beyond Canadian borders, and with the...
Venetia Underground Project will achieve operational readiness, first production in 2023
The Venetia Underground Project (VUP) of diamond company De Beers will achieve operational readiness and first production in 2023, bringing to conclusion a decade-long construction programme that...
Integrated Solutions delivers plant efficiency
Through its Integrated Solutions approach, Weir Minerals Africa can provide fast and effective assistance to customers who are engaged in brownfield optimisation of their operations or looking for...
OIM Consulting focusing on making supervisors more capable, competent
There is a major need in Southern Africa, and around the world, for more effective and efficient supervisors, says business management consultancy OIM Consulting, which is focused on making...
Africa’s only woman-owned phosphate mine at advanced stage of development
The world’s only woman-owned phosphate mine, the Zandheuvel phosphate mine in South Africa’s Saldanha Bay, is at a very advanced stage of completing its bankable feasibility study (BFS), with the...
Sandvik develops vision for mining automation with AutoMine concept underground drill
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced its AutoMine Concept Underground Drill, the company’s second technology demonstrator for its future autonomous mining vision. The AutoMine Concept...
Murray & Roberts Cementation first choice for mining companies, owing to strategic relationships
As a member of the Murray & Roberts group of companies, Murray & Roberts Cementation is a world class mining contractor based in Johannesburg and operating throughout Africa. The company has a...
Kwatani experiences best growth in its history
South Africa-based vibrating screen and feeder original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kwatani reports that orders for its equipment have surged in recent months to record levels, with orders coming...
Building SA’s engineering base for growth
Already leveraging the global economic recovery, Efficient Engineering is gearing up for continued growth – while strengthening the industrial foundations of the South African economy. According to...
Spectrem Air to engage clients at Indaba on their plans
Geophysical airborne service provider Spectrem Air intends to not only engage with its clients, but “understand what the theme of ‘Unlocking the Future of mining’” will mean for the company. This...
Wärtsilä to advance energy optimisation tech, strategy in 2023
Manufacturing company Wärtsilä’s holistic approach builds on the company’s extensive capabilities in power system remodelling and analysis, energy system optimisation and flexible power generation...
Enaex Africa optimistic about plans to become explosives leader in Africa
Explosives and blasting specialist Enaex Africa is hopeful that it will continue to expand into Africa and help drive long-term growth and new investment opportunities in the continent’s mining...
SEW-EURODRIVE all set to support Africa’s growth
Despite the travails of the global economy and uncertainty in many countries, Africa will be the place to do business in the coming years. So says SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa MD Raymond Obermeyer,...
Modernising SA’s mineral extraction sector through research development and innovation
The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP), will again this year form part of the South African Pavilion at the “Investing in African Mining” Indaba exhibition, jointly with the Department of Science and...
SRK Consulting focusing on clients' success, not just own growth
With several African countries currently the source of key minerals, and potentially hosting other minerals, engineering consultancy SRK Consulting newly appointed MD Andrew van Zyl expects the...
Methano Group advances goal of becoming leading EPCM firm in Africa
Multidisciplinary engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) firm Methano Group is in the late engagement stage with its strategic partners in setting up offices in Southern Africa...
Kumi Consulting advancing plans to assist miners with increasing regulatory requirements
Supply chains are coming under increasing focus, with sustainability consultancy Kumi Consulting highlighting the impact of growing regulation, particularly in Europe, which sees manufacturers and...
Logistics provider Crossroads building on strengths
General freight, fuel and bulk logistics company Crossroads will be building on its strengths and honing its strategy this year to grow its business, improve operational efficiency and increase...
Expanding the value proposition of the PDS
That Proximity Detection System (PDS) technology has over the years ushered in a new era in mine safety management is no overstatement. Given the pace of development in the past two years, Booyco...
Company welcomes master distributorship of new range
Dewatering pumps and dredging specialist IPR recently welcomed a master distributorship for global industrial company Atlas Copco’s new pumps range in the Southern Africa region into its overall...
Dry-type transformers lead to increased safety at mines
The global trend of mining companies’ continuously showing their strong commitment to evaluating their operating practices and working towards zero harm has led to an increased demand for the...
Correct lighting solution can help maximise energy savings
As companies worldwide have become obliged to implement energy-saving methods, the growing popularity of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in a variety of lighting applications has dominated the...
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