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Mobile compressed air solution for opencast mine
30th March 2023

Atlas Copco Power Technique recently collaborated with Mpumalanga-based distributor Airlif Compressors & Pumps to deliver a compressed air solution to a South African opencast mine. The Atlas Copco... 


Former South African Treasury boss Mogajane helms billion-dollar lithium plan
30th March 2023 By: Bloomberg

The former head of South Africa’s National Treasury has been tasked with cleaning up a scandal-dogged company that’s contemplating partnering a Chinese battery maker in a $1-billion lithium... 


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The Verderflex Dura 80 Hose Pump: The next generation peristaltic hose pump
29th March 2023

Verder Liquids is proud to announce the release of the Verderflex DURA 80 Hose Pump, specifically designed and constructed to meet market demand.  


Company provides improved operator safety
24th March 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Local high-pressure jetting equipment manufacturer Werner Pumps has invested in new devices for its rental combination of jetting and vacuum trucks to improve operator safety in the field. Werner’s... 


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Boiler tube cleaning equipment to the rescue
24th March 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Boilers have to be cleaned regularly to keep power plants and other equipment operating efficiently because ash build-up forms slag deposits on the boiler tubes, acting like a layer of insulation,... 


Tips to extend the life of your load-shedding gadgets and appliances
22nd March 2023

Nearly all South Africans (who are fortunate enough) now own load-shedding gadgets and appliances of various kinds – whether it is rechargeable lighting and light bulbs, gas cookers, heaters and... 


World Water Day 2023: Let's Celebrate Our Most Valuable Resource
21st March 2023

Xylem invites Africans to celebrate World Water Day on 22 March by showing love for the resource that gives life. Diamonds are forever. Gold shines like the sun. But water gives life. We can find... 


7th Annual City of Cape Town Smart Supplier Readiness Programme Launched
17th March 2023

Expanding the Skills and Knowledge of Small Businesses Reflecting its continuous commitment to the development and success of its vendors, the City of Cape Town (CoCT) has launched the 7th annual... 


Sanral to implement road maintenance on the R21 between airport, Pomona road
16th March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) is warning road users to expect delays on the R21 between OR Tambo International Airport and Pomona road in the northern and southern... 


Local entrepreneurs celebrated in the 2022 Business Plan Competition
14th March 2023

A poultry farmer, property investment specialist and digital printer were among this year’s cohort of winners in the annual Business Plan Competition for Aspiring Entrepreneurs. The competition,... 


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Screening solutions for recycling challenges
11th March 2023

The move towards a circular economy means that industry is required to recycle as much of its waste products as possible, and fit-for-purpose screening solutions are required for specific... 


Parliament guns for Mosebenzi Zwane over his corrupt Gupta dealings after five-year probe
10th March 2023 By: News24Wire

Six years ago, former mineral resources minister Mosebenzi Zwane was a high-flyer in erstwhile president Jacob Zuma's inner circle and a chief lieutenant of the infamous Gupta family. These days,... 


Growth of warehousing and logistic facilities needs the requisite upkeep and maintenance skills
10th March 2023

Warehousing - The introduction of the world's largest free trade zone, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), together with the growth of the middle class in the country is expected... 


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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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Setting a new standard for crane cable guides
3rd March 2023

Vereeniging-based crane manufacturer Stahl Cranes & Hoists is shifting its Jib crane cable management systems from festoons and pulleys to reliable and snag-free energy chain systems from... 


Super Group to form Esop as a condition to acquiring two companies – Tribunal
28th February 2023 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed logistics and mobility solutions company Super Group has received Competition Tribunal approval, with conditions, to acquire retail and supply chain audit verification company RSC... 


This road could save the planet — and carve up Alaskan wilderness
This road could save the planet — and carve up Alaskan wilderness
28th February 2023 By: Bloomberg

Coldfoot, Alaska, is a lone truck stop-cafe-bar-motel 60 miles north of the Arctic Circle. It’s the last spot for northbound semis to gas up on their way to Prudhoe Bay and a place where camo-clad... 


BME to launch Canada facilities in Nairn Centre
BME to launch Canada facilities in Nairn Centre
27th February 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In a significant step in its international growth journey, BME Mining Canada will later this year officially launch its greenfield production and service facilities in Nairn Centre, Ontario.... 


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Growthpoint launches revamped office property in Sandton
21st February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties has launched its newly revamped landmark office property at The Place at 1 Sandton Drive in Sandton Central, and its own Gauteng head office, which is in the... 


Anglo American Platinum CEO Natascha Viljoen (left) and FD Craig Miller at the results presentation.
South Africa’s hydrogen corridor will create 14 000 jobs, says Anglo Platinum CEO
20th February 2023 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s hydrogen corridor, which has been declared a strategic project, will create 14 000 jobs and consume 63 000 oz of platinum, Anglo American Platinum CEO Natascha Viljoen told Mining... 


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Chute designs help reduce dust
17th February 2023

Industrial facilities, mines and power stations often rely on dust suppression and extraction systems to provide solutions to dust ingress on conveyor belts and transfer points, says Weba Chute... 


The Netafim Streamline X dripline
Local investment drives dripline supply
10th February 2023

Netafim South Africa has announced the expansion of its local dripline manufacturing capacity. To date, locally produced dripline included Uniram, Dripnet PC and Aries driplines with wall... 


Become a Certified Supply Chain Analyst to drive profits and customer satisfaction
8th February 2023

Businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of the supply chain to an organisation’s success and profitability. According to SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management in... 


Data Scientists only add 30 days of value (on average) before changing jobs
3rd February 2023

By Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management A recent post by Alastair Adam on LinkedIn discusses the disastrously high churn rate of data scientists. The post asserts that most data scientists... 


Babcock, B&W collaborate to deliver power sector solutions
1st February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Original-equipment manufacturer Babcock has entered into a strategic alliance agreement with US-based Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) to jointly market B&W’s thermal and environmental technologies in... 


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Cape Town residents urged to reduce water consumption as loadshedding bites
31st January 2023 By: News24Wire

The City of Cape Town is urging residents to use less water as high stages of load shedding are having an impact on water supply operations. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is urging residents and... 


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On-The-Air (27/01/2023)
27th January 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week Martin Creamer discusses green hydrogen, a low-emission ship, cable theft. 


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Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
27th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Blencowe Resources has contracted engineering firm CPC Engineering to lead, deliver and sign off on the definitive feasibility study for the project. 


Netafim SA drives cost-efficient dripline supply and economic growth with local investment
23rd January 2023

Netafim South Africa is happy to announce that the first roll of locally produced Streamline™ X thin wall dripline was recently extruded at its Cape Town dripline manufacturing plant. To supply a... 


Thinking about investing in a holiday home as a retiree? Most important considerations to keep in mind
23rd January 2023

Thinking about investing in a holiday home as a retiree? Most important considerations to keep in mind The decision to move out of a large residence in favour of a smaller or less expensive... 


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Revamp for two water treatment works
20th January 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Consulting engineering solutions provider Bosch Projects has been appointed by the Blue Crane Route municipality (BCRM) as consultants for the refurbishment of the water treatment works (WTW) for... 


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Goulamina lithium project, Mali – update
20th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Leo Lithium has reported a 33.8-million tonne increase to the resource estimate at its Goulamina project. 


Location map of the Orom-Cross graphite project
Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
20th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Blencowe Resources has received approval from the Ugandan Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to export materials from its Orom-Cross graphite project. 


Anglo American's large nuGen zero emissions haulage solution.
Green hydrogen mine mobility on way in India to platinum applause
19th January 2023 By: Martin Creamer

India has opted for hydrogen fuel-cell heavy-duty mine truck mobility in a green initiative that will have platinum group metals (PGMs) miners applauding. This is because the clean emission-free... 


LG showcases upgraded culinary life with its new kitchen solutions at 2023
13th January 2023

With Advanced Cooking and Cleaning Technologies, Company’s Premium Appliances Deliver a Hassle-free Experience in the Kitchen   LG Electronics (LG) showcased an upgraded culinary life experience at... 


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Elikhulu solar photovoltaic power project, South Africa – update
13th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Elikhulu solar plant became the first embedded project over 1 MW to receive full grid code compliance from Eskom is December 2022. 


Professor proposes agri, household waste is the answer to more electrification
12th January 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A professor from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology has identified household and agricultural waste in South Africa as a valuable source of clean energy that can be deployed in... 


Dr Zwanani Titus Mathe, PrEng (ECSA 20030060), Chief Executive of SANEDI
Opinion: Focus on improving EAF as a quick win to stop loadshedding
12th January 2023

In this opinion article, SANEDI CEO Dr Zwanani Titus Mathe interrogates measures and interventions that could be pursued to improve the energy availability factor of the Eskom coal fleet so as to... 


Robots trusted to do non-critical functions in manufacturing workspaces
10th January 2023 By: Schalk Burger

In South Africa, 86% of manufacturing employees surveyed trust robots to do cleaning and 83% trust them to deliver parcels and orders, but fewer than half of employees, or 43%, would trust robots... 


Cape Town calls for reduced water use on the back of this year’s below-average rainfall
16th December 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The City of Cape Town has set a proactive water savings target, based on this year’s below average rainfall, until the next rainy season. Despite there being no immediate cause for concern about... 


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Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
16th December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Additional metallurgical test work on the Orom-Cross graphite project has been completed. 


Emerson's new Analytics software Automates utilities monitoring and reporting for Clean-In-Place applications
12th December 2022

Technology replaces error-prone manual record keeping and monitors energy and utilities parameters, improving efficiency and productivity Today Emerson announced its new Clean In Place (CIP)... 


Comment invited on draft vulture biodiversity plan
12th December 2022 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has invited members of the public to submit written comment on the draft multi-species Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) for... 


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