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        <description><![CDATA[Creamer Media’s Product Portal is a weekly email newsletter (sent to over 98 000 subscribers), and linked web-page, that provides dedicated reporting on new products of interest to the industrial and mining sectors.
The newsletter offers conventional banner advertising options, but our product write-up option gives you a unique opportunity to explain your product’s offering and benefits to our readership. Such a write-up will include a suitable product image as well as your contact information.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Measuring instruments supplier Royce Water Systems specialises in high-performance instrumentation designed for the most demanding environments. Operational since 2007, the company supplies specialised measurement and control products to mining and industrial sectors for a range of applications such as wastewater treatment, potable water and seawater measurement and monitoring. Royce Water Systems’ portfolio of products includes instruments for precise measurement of flow, level, and pressure, as well as analytical, real-time monitoring of pH, chemical concentration, chemical oxygen demand, metals, turbidity, and sludge density. ]]></description>
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            <category>Instrumentation, Control Process</category>
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            <description><![CDATA[De Beers has achieved a record safety performance, reporting a total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) of 1.0 in 2025 across its global operations. The milestone marks the lowest safety incident rate in the company’s 135-year history. According to De Beers head of policy and planning: safety, sustainable development and risk Tefo Molosiwa, the achievement reflects a deliberate shift towards empowering employees to take ownership of safety practices across the business.]]></description>
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            <title>Developments in outdoor battery-powered tools</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Evolving technology has led to rapid changes in battery-powered outdoor equipment says Husqvarna South Africa technical support specialist Armand Locherenberg. “Battery systems have followed a strong innovation trajectory in recent years, with massive improvements in performance, efficiency and integration,” says Locherenberg, noting that petrol remains an essential power source, especially for heavy-duty work and extended runtime, but that battery-powered tools offer a practical, high-performing option for a wide range of applications.]]></description>
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            <title>Advancing safety in the mining sector</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Advanced safety technologies such as proximity detection systems (PDS) are increasingly being employed in mining operations to help improve safety and boost productivity, says Booyco Electronics CEO Anton Lourens, asserting that continuous workforce education and a site-wide safety culture are essential to realise the full value of the systems. “Technology on its own does not create a safer mine. Its real value is unlocked when every person on site understands how it works, why it is there and how their actions support the system. Education and ongoing engagement with teams are absolutely critical to building a proactive safety culture,” notes Lourens.]]></description>
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            <title>Dry-coating turns metal components into low-friction, self-lubricating surfaces</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[A new dry coating has been developed specifically for use in high-throughput packaging and manufacturing plants, aimed at reducing friction and wear. Friction in these applications leads to wearing of chutes and guides as well as snagging of transfer points, leading to increased maintenance requirements and reduced productivity. Engineered polymers manufacturer igus is introducing its newly developed iglidur coating technology to companies in South Africa that require continuous manufacturing and packaging operations. The tribologically engineered coating uses a special polymer layer that allows standard metal components to become low-friction, self-lubricating surfaces that are able to operate continually.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[A real-time localisation system for industrial applications is designed to provide precise positioning of assets such as vehicles, workpieces and materials, and enable full visibility, security and traceability. Based on ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, the omlox-certified Coriva system from sensor intelligence specialist SICK is specifically designed to locate, track and manage assets.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Green building standards aim to make modern buildings more energy efficient and airtight. Older buildings are also increasingly being retrofitted to improve energy performance and insulation. While this reduces energy loss and improves climate control, it also reduces natural airflow, increasing the presence of moisture in interior spaces. This means that, while buildings may feel cool, they may still retain elevated humidity levels that affect materials, finishes, and equipment over time. Persistent moisture can lead to corrosion, surface degradation, and increased maintenance requirements, particularly in environments where humidity remains high for extended periods.]]></description>
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            <title>Projectors and printers offer sleek design and improved functionality</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[A new range of projectors and printers intended for home users and small to mid-sized businesses has been unveiled by Epson. The launch introduces the Lifestudio projector series, next-generation EcoTank printers for home and business, and the Epson Creative Corner online platform. The company has collaborated with internationally recognised artist Shakira, to promote an image of creativity and self-expression.]]></description>
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            <title>Next-generation oil-free motor systems with active magnetic bearings</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Global electric motor manufacturer WEG and active magnetic bearing (AMB) systems supplier SpinDrive recently announced a strategic partnership aimed at enabling industrial customers to achieve higher efficiency, oil-free operation, lower maintenance, and improved condition monitoring capabilities. The collaboration will integrate SpinDrive’s AMBs and built-in Internet of Things (IoT) condition monitoring into WEG’s electric motor offering, leading towards a new category of electric motors designed for high‑volume industrial applications. The collaboration promises higher efficiency and reliability, while also supporting industrial decarbonisation by reducing energy losses, eliminating oil systems, and lowering lifecycle emissions.]]></description>
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            <title>Renewed distributorship agreement extends supply of crushing and screening solutions</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Pilot Crushtec has been recognised as Metso’s Best Dealer in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. The company says the award highlights its strong sales performance, technical expertise and customer-focused support for crushing and screening solutions across Southern and sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, the company’s distributorship agreement has been renewed for a further five years.   The recognition places the company amongst the leading distributors internationally, says Pilot Crushtec sales and marketing director Francois Marais. He notes that several factors contributed to Pilot Crushtec receiving the award, including the company’s consistent market growth across Southern and sub-Saharan Africa, its strong aftermarket support capability and the depth of its product and application expertise.]]></description>
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            <title>Increased focus on use of transfer point design to optimise plant performance</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Engineered chute systems play a critical role in ensuring stable material flow, reducing wear, minimising dust and spillage, and supporting overall plant reliability. As mining operations place increasing pressure on plant throughput, equipment longevity and environmental control, transfer point design is becoming a more strategic component of materials handling systems, says Weba Chute Systems technical director Dewald Tintinger. “A transfer point should never be treated as a static piece of infrastructure. It is an engineered flow control solution that plays a direct role in throughput stability, maintenance intervals and overall plant reliability,” asserts Tintinger.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Global mining technology company Weir asserts that it has built the largest installed base of dewatering and slurry pumps in Africa’s mining sector, through a combination of technical expertise, equipment optimisation and a considerable service network that helps mines reduce risks related to pumping operations. Weir GM: original equipment Marnus Koorts explains that the company’s dominance rests not only on the quality of its pumping solutions but on a full value chain approach that mitigates risk for mine operators at every stage.]]></description>
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            <category>Mining Equipment &amp; Contractors</category>
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            <title>Technology improves energy efficiency in mine smelting furnaces</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Induction smelting furnaces are increasingly being used by refineries and gold- or silver-processing plant to recover precious metals from concentrates and precipitates. These systems combine electromagnetic technology with fuel-free heating, engineered to produce faster melts, lower energy bills, and ensure consistent metal quality. US-based induction melting and heating equipment manufacturer Electroheat Induction says the advanced technology incorporated into its furnaces ensures higher energy efficiency and controlled operations, enabling improved productivity while minimising environmental impact.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa-based supplier of conveyor belt systems Tru-Trac asserts that its strengthening partnership with UK conveyor belt and vulcanising specialist BREC is a result of an increased focus on conveyor uptime, preventative maintenance, and long-term operational efficiency. The two companies will be jointly exhibiting at the Hillhead quarrying, construction and recycling equipment show to be held in the UK in June 2026.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Managing groundwater ingress is recognised as one of the most complex technical challenges in underground mining. Water-bearing fissures, fractured rock formations and unexpected inflows can disrupt operations, compromise safety and delay development schedules. Cementation Africa asserts that it has developed specialised engineering techniques and methodologies through its experience in underground mining projects across the continent, to address these difficulties.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Machine operators in mining environments are exposed to hazardous particulates, such as respirable crystalline silica (quartz dust) and diesel particulate matter (DPM), that are dangerous to physical health and a risk to productivity. Dust is an unavoidable byproduct of crushing, drilling, and blasting. However, when that dust contains silica, it becomes a carcinogen. Respirable crystalline silica is 100 times smaller than ordinary sand and, when inhaled, it embeds into lung tissue, leading to silicosis, which is a progressive, incurable lung disease.]]></description>
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