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Halima Frost

Halima Frost

Halima Frost is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Halima Frost

A picture of Viren Sookhun Oxyon People Solutions MD

Drive to develop EV manufacturing launched

29th July 2022

Recruitment and upskilling specialists Oxyon People Solutions has instituted a national drive to promote the advantages of developing local electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facilities, including... 


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A portrait picture of Liz Kolobe Agile Capital Principle

Company drives investment in automotive sector

29th July 2022

With government’s having identified the automotive sector as a key sector for economic development, private equity investment firm Agile Capital is actively looking to invest further in the South... 


A specialist rotary (SR) series of 220 V ultra-compact, variable speed drive , tank-mounted screw compressors standing alone on display

Supplier receives stock for distribution

15th July 2022

Local compressed-air solutions distributor Tru Compressor Solutions is geared to supply manufacturer Detroit Air’s new specialist rotary (SR) series of 220 V ultra-compact, variable speed drive... 


A group of compressors from the ELGi AB oil free range all stood together on display

Compressors delivered to cement factory

15th July 2022

Compressed air solutions provider Integrated Air Solutions (IAS) has successfully delivered and commissioned two compressors, from air-compressor manufacturer ELGi, to one of South Africa’s largest... 


Two large  air dryers from the Sahara range of compressed stood along side one another air dryers is being used for clean instrument air at a cement plant

Compressor range well received by market

15th July 2022

Compressed-air equipment manufacturer Artic Driers’ newly released Sahara range, comprising low dewpoint compressed-air dryers, has been well received by clients in various sectors, Artic Driers... 


A water reservoir with water being processed for distribution to a residential area

Programme aims to improve water value chain

8th July 2022

With the Blue Drop regulation programme assessment focusing on the improvement of the entire value chain of South Africa’s potable water infrastructure, University of Pretoria project management... 


Meters supplied for water project

8th July 2022

Steel and tube supplier Stewarts & Lloyds Pipes & Fittings is supplying water meters, manufactured by international manufacturing group Honeywell Kent, to a residential area in Vryburg, in the... 


A large mobile valve testing instrument owned by Brimis Engineering on display at a launch event

Pumps project under way

8th July 2022

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... 


A raw piece of black graphite ore

Company division enters ferroalloy market

6th July 2022

Owing to the success of South Africa-based foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie’s Graphite Freezeline Solutions (GFS) division in the platinum sector, the division is now emphasising its... 


A number of 12-meter-long blue water pipes on a truck set for delivery at a water works

Pipe supply proves manufacturer’s metal

1st July 2022

Steel and tube supplier Stewarts & Lloyds Pipes & Fittings have successfully delivered over 1.4 km of pipe to a project in Tshwane – cementing its position as a leading pipe supplier in Africa. The... 


A man in a ditch welding a water pipe out in the open, which would be inaccessible to a robotic welder

Industry body assures job security for welders

24th June 2022

Despite a marked increase in the uptake of robotic welding systems, owing to Covid-19 and the fast-tracking of automation, artisanal welding will never be completely replaced, says Southern African... 


A brand-new front desk with metal lettering in blue and grey that say Aquajet, which was cut using an Omax waterjet cutter
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New waterjet machine bought

24th June 2022

To meet growing demand for specialised cutting services, waterjet cutting specialist Aquajet has procured a new precision waterjet machine from jet machining manufacturer Omax to complement its... 


A welder at Hydra Arc's Middleburg premises is seen welding a large drum which will be used in the sugar industry

Testing phase of steam drum finalised

24th June 2022

Earlier this month, steel fabricator and welding specialist Hydra-Arc finished the post weld heat treatment (PWHT) and pressure test of the third of four drums on an order for a client in the sugar... 


A metal component that can be seen with deep grooves in it caused by frictional wear

Push for education in manufacturing

10th June 2022

Owing to a continued lack of understanding of the concept of tribology and its importance, the South African Institute of Tribology (SAIT) remains a firm advocate of the need for tribology... 


A stainless steel 3CR12 exhaust pipe laying among a group of rusted metal exhaust pipes with a small seedling growing n front of it

Company produces over 1Mt of corrosion resistant steel

10th June 2022

Stainless steel manufacturer Columbus Stainless, based in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, says that it has produced more than one-million tons of its 3CR12 chromium-containing corrosion-resistant stainless... 


A man standing at a podium speaking on the topic of coatings and paint development at teh Coatings for Africa 2022 expo held in Sandton last month

S African coatings event well attended

10th June 2022

This year’s Coatings for Africa 2022 conference, organised by global events organiser DMG Events, was held at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Gauteng, from May 4 to 6. The event was hosted by... 


A copper cast Lander chute with tapoholes used in a flash furnace to skim slag off molten copper

Copper furnace component supply in final stage

3rd June 2022

South Africa-based foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie has shipped the last of three batches of copper furnace components to a metal smelting and recycling firm, in Germany. The third and... 


A large yellow Hyundai rock breaking machine used inside a furnace to break down the ceramic inner walls of a furnace

Service provider continues to expand its fleet

3rd June 2022

Demolition solutions provider Jet Demolition has steadily expanded its fleet of equipment to befit projects that facilitate relines and repairs on furnaces and kilns of all types. Furnace... 


A large uncut diamond on a bed of black kimberlite from a mine in Botswana

Botswana mining sector on the rebound

27th May 2022

The Botswana mining sector is on the rebound, following the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the sustained period of subdued commodities prices from 2015 to 2019, industry organisation... 


A large food processing facility which could pose a fire risk owing to unsafe packaging and flammable constriction and insulation materials

Growing demand for fire solutions in food industry

20th May 2022

Fire risk management company ASP Fire has noted a steady increase in its percentage of food industry-related revenue, owing to the insurance industry placing stricter fire safety requirements on... 


A large fire fighting nozzle which is fitted with a Dosetech Fire Dos proportioner which mixes air water and foam agent to effectively fight fires.

Fire protection foam dosing system on offer

20th May 2022

Fire protection equipment supplier DoseTech offers its FireDos fire protection foam dosing technology, known as proportioners, to the South African fire prevention and firefighting market. The... 


A picture of two gentlemen shaking hands at a branded stand at an event hosted by event organizer Specialised Exhibitions

Need for fire-related event realised

20th May 2022

Event organisers Specialised Exhibitions’ inaugural Firexpo South Africa 2022 will highlight the services and products of local suppliers in the fire prevention and protection sector to visitors.... 


A long row of solar panels of specially designed Genius trackers supplied by Gamechange solar at an installation in South Africa

Tracker technology increases PV efficacy

13th May 2022

The Genius Tracker from solar energy equipment supplier GameChange Solar can increase a solar photovoltaic (PV) installation’s harnessing efficacy by up to 25% as opposed to a static tracking... 


A large array of solar panels on the top of an office building

Battery installation bolsters solar plant efficacy

13th May 2022

Renewable-energy turnkey provider African Clean Energy Solutions (ACES) Renewables is installing two 540 kWh hybrid lithium-ion batteries at a business park near the Eastgate shopping centre, in... 


A photo of Lee-Hendor Ruiters speaking at teh launch of the The South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project which was launched last month to accelerate South African industry’s energy and water transition a collaboration between the governments of South Africa and Flanders, in Belgium, and the United Nations Industrial Development Corporation

Project launched to fast-track energy, water transition

13th May 2022

The South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project was launched last month to accelerate South African industry’s energy and water transition to a decarbonised, green and inclusive economy, as well... 


A condenser lift using a hydraulic gantry at a heavy lift job in South Africa

Efficient trucks added to fleet

13th May 2022

Heavy lifting and rigging specialist Lovemore Bros added four new trucks from global truck manufacturer Volvo to its heavy lifting and materials handling fleet. Lovemore Bros heavy rigging manager... 


A large 3 000 kg/h  burner installed at local food, home and personal care product producer, in Isando,

Two installations prove company’s mettle

13th May 2022

Industrial boiler manufacturer Steam Generation has successfully completed two projects in Africa that highlight its ability to improve energy efficiency and management for clients. “We... 


A night time photo of a large truck mounter crawler crane, lifting boiler plant elements for the refurbishment of a boiler plant at a paper mill in  South Africa

Lifting project comes to a close

29th April 2022

Heavy lifting and rigging specialist Lovemore Bros has successfully concluded a longstanding contract with a global pulp and paper company based in South Africa. The contract, initially signed in... 


The sun setting in Mali behind a large generator installation alongside tanks, storage and other structures that comprise a minerals processing plant

Power provider grows West Africa market share

8th April 2022

Power plant designer and manufacturer USP&E Global says the West Africa region currently contributes about 20% to 30% of its yearly revenue. “This figure should continue to grow, owing to an... 


A picture fo Prisma Training MD Jacques Farmer Looking out onto an Open cast mine wearing PPE

Training provider opening centre in Ghana

8th April 2022

Specialist mining training provider Prisma Training Solutions is finalising its applications to open a formal training centre in Accra, Ghana together with a local partner. Prisma offers customised... 


Various green water tanks lined up inside a parking lot with flags waving behind at the Syewarts & Lloyds assembly plant

Pumps range being tested on grey water system

25th March 2022

Pumps and irrigation supplier Stewarts & Lloyds has been exploring the use of their Salflo submersible dewatering pumps, namely the S and V series submersible pumps, in grey water systems for home,... 


6 in line pressure booster systems augmented by Movitec centrifugal pumps and a Command Pro+ microprocessor control unit

Internationally available pump comes to S Africa

25th March 2022

The South African division of global manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves this year announced the introduction of its KSB Delta Macro series to the local market. The series is designed for large flow... 


A photo of Mine Storage CEO Thomas Johansson stood in front of a lake and wooded area

Abandoned mines can be used for energy storage

18th March 2022

Sweden-based sustainable power transition enabler Mine Storage co-founder and CEO Thomas Johansson notes that the company’s concept of using abandoned underground mines – or those under care and... 


Two men in PPE in front of a mine's processing facility with a document which they are reading

More women entering underground mining

18th March 2022

Specialist mining training provider Prisma Training Solutions has noted a marked increase in women being trained and employed in the mining sector. “At times, we have a class filled entirely with... 


The second-generation WebGen 200 range of wireless initiating systems form small to large, in orange, yellow and green

New blasting system improves safety

18th March 2022

Having developed, and now busy testing its second-generation WebGen™ 200 in Australia and Canada, mining and infrastructure solutions provider Orica says its trials have shown improved safety and... 


Large yellow pipes and a filtration system in a mine in Brazil that allow for fresh air to be pumped into the shaft for better breathing

Brazilian mine benefits from cooling system installation

18th March 2022

Mine ventilation, refrigeration and cooling engineering consultant BBE Group has successfully completed the installation of a ventilation and cooling system at the Caraíba mine in the Curaçá river... 


A large solar plant at the Evander mine, which should be extended even further, subject to regulatory approval

Solar plant to be commissioned by May

4th March 2022

The first photovoltaic (PV) solar plant to be completed and commissioned by a mining company in South Africa is on track to produce 100% steady-state power generation by May, says midtier gold... 


Three slurry dams next to each other at the Zululand Anthracite Colliery owned by Menar that shows an embankment and berm which were constructed hours after a wall failure

Filter press installation nearing completion

4th March 2022

Local anthracite producer Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) is installing a filter press at its coal washing plant, in Emakhalathini, KwaZulu-Natal. The filter press will remove slurry from the... 


A pile of kimberlite stones which are the general ore from which diamonds are mined

Kimberlite research could help reverse emissions

4th March 2022

Global diamond corporation Alrosa Group is working with Russia’s leading research centres to study the carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption capabilities of kimberlite to determine whether it could... 


A red roof made of Y8 Rebar bent at various angles to create a Swoosh effect for client Nike at the Shapa Soweto Training Centre

Challenging project brings Swoosh to Soweto

18th February 2022

Steel and tube supplier Stewarts & Lloyds Robertville has successfully completed a steel fabrication project for global brand Nike in the newly developed Shapa Soweto Training Centre, in Soweto,... 


Newly elected Civil Engineering South Africa (CESA) industry body president Olu Soluade and CEO Chris Campbell stood together in press image

Industry body hones in on five key focus areas

18th February 2022

Industry body Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) has identified five key areas to focus on this year to mitigate challenges faced by industry and the country, following its Biannual Economic... 


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