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Simone Liedtke

Simone Liedtke

Simone Liedtke is Creamer Media Social Media Editor & Senior Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Simone Liedtke

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Spectrem Air pioneering ‘most advanced airborne electromagnetic tech’

10th May 2022

Geophysical airborne service provider Spectrem Air has pioneered the industry’s most advanced airborne electromagnetic (AEM) technology to collect, process and deliver rapid understanding and... 


Impact Catalyst leverages collaboration, opportunities to achieve ‘impact beyond scale’

Impact Catalyst leverages collaboration, opportunities to achieve ‘impact beyond scale’

10th May 2022

The initiatives of the Impact Catalyst will leverage collaboration and pursue opportunities across sectors to achieve impact beyond the scale of individual participants, says CEO Charl Harding, who... 


MMP director Johan Le Roux

Mandela Mining Precinct focusing on rebuilding mineral extraction industry - director

9th May 2022

The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) focuses on, among others, facilitating the rebuilding of the mineral extraction industry, as well as research, development, and innovation (RDI) within South... 


CSIR executive cluster manager Sibongile Ntsoelengoe

CSIR working on multitude of new innovations for the mining industry, using world-class capabilities

9th May 2022

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR’s) mining cluster is working on a multitude of new technologies and is developing world class capabilities in various areas. In line with... 


Pic of a mini substation featuring a 1250 kVA dry-type transformer built for a coal mine project

Transformers that give mines both safety, uptime

9th May 2022

As mines aggressively pursue Zero Harm policies while seeking greater productivity and efficiency, dry-type transformers have much to offer, specialist company Trafo Power Solutions is seeing a... 


Dirty to clean, USP&E bridges the energy transition gap

Dirty to clean, USP&E bridges the energy transition gap

9th May 2022

The mining industry has always struggled with its image as being a dirty industry, especially considering that it is  responsible for between 4% and 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according... 


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Implementation specialist sees competencies increase, improves productivity

9th May 2022

Having worked with more than 1500 supervisors, business management consultancy OIM Consulting has seen competencies increase from 19% to 56%, and role execution improving from 51% daily to 89%,... 


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Wärtsilä tech ensures increased efficiency, reliability

9th May 2022

In leading the transition towards a decarbonized and 100% renewable energy future, innovative technology leader Wärtsilä Energy assists its customers by developing market-leading technologies,... 


Sandvik BEV family of machines offers not only emission-free operation but also enhanced productivity.

Sandvik surges ahead in Southern Africa

9th May 2022

Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions in southern Africa is currently enjoying a very successful year, during which it has very effectively transitioned its... 


Weir Minerals Africa regional MD Rajen Govender

Weir Minerals Africa benefits as mining surges

9th May 2022

Weir Minerals Africa, part of the LSE-listed Weir Group, is currently performing strongly, and is more than maintaining its share of the African market, while also moving into new geographies on... 


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How the mining sector can unearth SA’s most valuable resource with YES

9th May 2022

The South African mining industry can play an important part in tackling the country’s unemployment crisis, particularly when it comes to youth employment and the upliftment of mining communities.... 


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Customers gain from Kwatani-Sandvik tie-up

9th May 2022

Both local and foreign customers – as well as mineral processing original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) looking for specialised solutions – are set to benefit from the recent acquisition of... 


Mining Indaba to explore ESG practices, opportunities for Africa

12th April 2022

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) imperatives play a prominent role in decision-making across the African mining sector, with intensified awareness from all stakeholders. It is for this... 


Renergen to start hot commissioning at Virginia project next week

12th April 2022

Emerging integrated energy producer Renergen will start hot commissioning of various utility systems at its Virginia gas project, in South Africa’s Free State, starting with air and nitrogen, next... 


Pictured is FLSmidth’s Ghana office GM, Joseph Appiah-Kubi

Ghana subsidiary drives efficiency, sustainability for customers

8th April 2022

Multinational engineering company FLSmidth continues to drive efficiency across the West African mining sector through the value-engineering approach of its Ghana-based subsidiary, with the company... 


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Infrastructure-focused project management conversation needed, says Cesa

8th April 2022

While upcoming project-orientated economic activity is expected to translate into a yearly demand of 2.3-million new project managers, Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) CEO Chris Campbell... 


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Mining capital project success can be secured by implementing digital platform – webinar

7th April 2022

The success of mining projects largely depends on thousands of interconnected decisions made every day, at every level, across multiple organisations, thereby making them highly complex. As such,... 


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Memsa Innovation Award announces winners, recognises innovative tech in South African mining

6th April 2022

In recognition of the innovative spirit of Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa’s (Memsa’s) members, in particular, and the manufacturing industry as a whole, Memsa on April 6 awarded six... 


Renergen’s share price rises on CEF’s R1bn investment in the Virginia gas project

Renergen’s share price rises on CEF’s R1bn investment in the Virginia gas project

28th March 2022

The JSE share price of emerging integrated energy producer Renergen rose by more than 10% on March 28 after the company announced that the State-owned Central Energy Fund (CEF) would acquire a 10%... 


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Big demand for skilled project managers as African activity gathers pace

18th March 2022

Upcoming project-orientated economic activity is expected to translate into a yearly demand of 2.3-million new project managers, but there is a shortage of talent, nonprofit organisation Project... 


Adobe Stock of gears turning

Big demand for skilled project managers as African activity gathers pace

18th March 2022

Upcoming project-orientated economic activity is expected to translate into a yearly demand of 2.3-million new project managers, but there is a shortage of talent, nonprofit organisation Project... 


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Solidarity Fund to wind down its operations by September

17th March 2022

The Solidarity Fund will be wrapping up its operations, with a complete closure coming into effect at the end of September. The fund, whose mandate was intently focused on a rapid response to the... 


Pic of Renergen's Virginia gas project, in South Africa's Free State.

Ivanhoe invests initial R200m in Renergen to secure clean energy for Platreef

14th March 2022

Canadian miner Ivanhoe Mines has invested R200.6-million ($13.3-million) in South African natural gas and helium producer Renergen by buying more than 5.6-million Renergen shares, at R35.625 a... 


Engineering firm hoping to help ‘rebuild South Africa’ through new energy projects

Engineering firm hoping to help ‘rebuild South Africa’ through new energy projects

14th March 2022

Founded in 1998, engineering firm TerraStruc will soon set up shop on South African soil as part of its growth trajectory, which includes contracting capabilities and design, construction and... 


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New era in level sensing ‘a few clicks away’ with Vega’s new radar sensor

25th February 2022

SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Users having to choose the right level measuring instrument from a multitude of options is now history, says instrumentation engineer VEGA, as it releases its new... 


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Industry cautiously optimistic following Godongwana’s maiden Budget

25th February 2022

In spite of South Africa’s construction sector being one of the country’s slowest-growing sectors of the last decade, economic consultancy Econometrix chief director and economist Dr Azar Jammine... 


Kwatani’s single deck screen for gold mine in Namibia

OEM’s screens support Namibian expansion

25th February 2022

Namibia’s bustling mining scene is witnessing exciting expansion and technological innovation with original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kwatani supplying five custom-designed and -manufactured... 


IEA’s Global Methane Tracker shows emissions are on the rise again

IEA’s Global Methane Tracker shows emissions are on the rise again

23rd February 2022

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) Global Methane Tracker, released on February 23, shows that emissions from oil, gas and coal are on the rise again, underscoring the need for greater... 


A collage of LEDVANCE's latest product.

LEDVANCE lighting the way to a greener future

18th February 2022

Inspired by a strong customer focus and a commitment to high quality standards in all its processes, international lighting company LEDVANCE considers sustainability a “fundamental component” of... 


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LEDVANCE lighting the way to a greener future

17th February 2022

SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Inspired by a strong customer focus and a commitment to high quality standards in all its processes, international lighting company LEDVANCE considers... 


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NAACAM awards manufacturing-focused MBA Scholarship

11th February 2022

The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) has awarded its manufacturing-focused 2022 Masters of Business Administration (MBA) scholarship at the Gordon... 


Renergen inks LNG supply deal with Italtile subsidiary

3rd February 2022

Natural gas and helium producer Renergen has concluded a liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with Italtile subsidiary Ceramic Industries. Supply will start in the first quarter of this... 


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Cloud-based management tool ‘heart and soul’ in company success, customer retention

2nd February 2022

The advent of mobile computing means that mobile sales teams can now use their mobile devices to improve their sales processes, especially considering that sales teams manage huge volumes of data... 


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New ownership brings new opportunities, says company

2nd February 2022

In a largely male-dominated industry, Cooper and Cooper (trading as Engineering Supplies) is the next of, hopefully, many companies to boast women-owned credentials. 


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Project management skills sorely needed to advance $20tn project economy

28th January 2022

The value of project-oriented economic activity over the next decade is likely to reach $20 trillion, says nonprofit organisation Project Management Institute (PMI). The company’s ‘Talent Gap’... 


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SAB switching to renewable electricity to brew Castle Lite

28th January 2022

South African Breweries (SAB) has committed to brewing with renewable electricity by 2025 as part of its efforts to take pressure off the national electricity grid and to meet its sustainability... 


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Avoid over-greasing, or using wrong grease, to ensure plant operating efficiency, says GreaseMax

26th January 2022

SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Over-greasing of bearings leads to higher maintenance and energy costs, states GreaseMax distributor and factory representative Delta International Sales,... 


Pictured: Enock Mabaso, Zabilon Inama, Gary Bell, Branden Moodley, and Bruce Ndlela.

Bell Equipment supplies 12 ADTs to Ikoti Coal

25th January 2022

Twelve locally manufactured B45E articulated dump trucks (ADTs) were recently handed over to locally-owned and -operated miner Alfieri Holdings, which operates Ikoti Coal, in Mpumalanga. These... 


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Faster-than-ever renewable electricity growth supports emergence of a new global energy economy

21st January 2022

Stronger policies and raised climate goals leading into COP26 are driving renewables to new records, but faster deployment across all key sectors is needed to reach net zero, the International... 


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Venetia’s transition to underground mine about 54% complete, says De Beers

21st January 2022

Diamond miner De Beers Group’s $2.2-billion Venetia Underground Project (VUP) is nearing 54% completion. The VUP is designed to transition the mine from an openpit to an underground operation and,... 


Pic of Ashwini Bakshi, Project Management Institute

Project management skills sorely needed to advance $20tr project economy

6th January 2022

The value of project-oriented economic activity over the next decade is likely to reach $20 trillion, says nonprofit organisation Project Management Institute (PMI). The company’s ‘Talent Gap’... 


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