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Europe thinks like China in building its own battery industry
3rd July 2019 By: Bloomberg

The European Union is starting to act like China when it comes to building the batteries that will drive the next generation of cars and trucks. In the past few months, government officials led by... 


FUEL CLEANLINESS
Cummins Filtration launched the Fleetguard portable fuel cleanliness analysis kit earlier this year
Fuel analysis kit can reduce costs for mines
28th June 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Filtration designer and manufacturer Cummins Filtration’s new Fleetguard portable fuel cleanliness analysis kit can reduce mining companies’ total cost of ownership for equipment using modern... 


BIG DEAL The decision to buy a piece of equipment should always include maintenance elements
Real-time data playing bigger maintenance role
21st June 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

As the world gears up for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, African mines are embracing real-time information management systems to plug the gap left by the shortage of competent maintenance... 


Cummins combats marine pollution with SCR technology
6th June 2019

Cummins is mapping out effective solutions to the challenges of Marpol (maritime pollution), and is assisting customers in navigating current and future regulations. Cummins has responded to the... 


Cummins AME introduces digital solutions to maximise vehicle uptime
Cummins AME introduces digital solutions to maximise vehicle uptime
31st May 2019

There is a growing demand in the Africa and Middle East (AME) region for remote monitoring solutions from Cummins due to the increased prevalence of electronic engines that adhere to the latest... 


Commentators differ on whether recent price slide indicates palladium bubble has burst
Commentators differ on whether recent price slide indicates palladium bubble has burst
31st May 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Much price volatility is predicted for palladium – primarily an industrial metal for use in autocatalysts – over the next year, driven particularly by unpredictable trade sentiment as the US/China... 


Commentators differ on whether recent price slide indicates palladium bubble has burst
Commentators differ on whether recent price slide indicates palladium bubble has burst
31st May 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Much price volatility is predicted for palladium – primarily an industrial metal for use in autocatalysts – over the next year, driven particularly by unpredictable trade sentiment as the US/China... 


GRID STABILITY
ABB Ability e-mesh can ensure a stable power grid, even with a high share of renewable energy from various sources
Collaboration gives rise to advanced automation
24th May 2019

UK industrial technology group Rolls Royce Power Systems and automation technology group ABB are in a global partnership on microgrid technology with advanced automation. Together, the two... 


Trailblazer South African contractor diversifies into O&G
16th May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

M&D Construction Group, a leading South African contracting company, has diversified into the oil and gas (O&G) infrastructure market. The company’s successful entry into this highly-regulated... 


INITIATE INTERVIEW: “We want to be a part of ‘EmPOWERing Africa’. Training, coaching and mentoring of the youth is critical to the success of our future economy”
14th May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exclusive interview with Shane Pereira, Business Development Executive at Lesedi Nuclear Services, sponsors of the Initiate! Impact Challenge that is taking place at African Utility Week and... 


Anglo American Platinum CEO Chris Griffith (right) interviewed by Mining Weekly Online's Martin Creamer
Jewellery gives platinum biggest bang for marketing buck by far
25th April 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Marketing investment in the jewellery sector provides platinum with its biggest, best and quickest return by a long shot, with platinum jewellery accounting for 30% of overall platinum demand and... 


Local gas-to-power specialist partners with Italian Pramac to introduce clean and quiet standby gas to power
Local gas-to-power specialist partners with Italian Pramac to introduce clean and quiet standby gas to power
24th April 2019

Sustainable Power Generation, a Cape Town-based company that provides energy solutions in rugged, secure containerised systems, continues to show its mettle in these challenging times. Over the... 


ROLLING AGAIN
ROLLING AGAIN
19th April 2019

Railway engineering company TMH Africa has restarted operations at a 45 000 m2 rolling-stock manufacturing facility, in Boksburg, Gauteng. The facility was acquired in 2018 from DCD Rolling Stock,... 


Hatz engines from all series certified
15th April 2019

Hatz offers machine manufacturers and partners a complete range of air- and liquid-cooled engines with EU Stage V certification. Hatz offers its EU Stage V-compliant engines for mobile machines... 


ABB and Rolls-Royce announce global microgrids cooperation
4th April 2019

Partnership on microgrid solutions that integrates digital technology and efficient hybrid power systems  ABB and Rolls-Royce have announced a global partnership on microgrid technology and... 


Peering into the fleet crystal ball
26th March 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The freight and transport industries are in a state of evolution, with the key marker being the need to develop means to offer greater efficiency and cleaner transport solutions. As such, third... 


LEE VINE
MD of Integrated Pump rental standing next to a Quax hydraulic submersible pump
Company adds hydraulic submersibles to rental fleet
22nd March 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Last month, pump solutions specialist Integrated Pump Rental  became the exclusive distributor of the UK Quax pump range in Africa. “These mobile, hydraulically driven submersible pumps are... 


RBPlat CEO Steve Phiri (right) and Martin Creamer
RBPlat reopens UG2 shaft, creates UG2 access points at Styldrift
6th March 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Flexibility is a re-emphasised aspect of platinum group metals (PGMs) mining strategy. Changed demand has resulted in the need to twist and turn quickly to benefit from the rise in prices of metals... 


NEW TECHNOLOGY
Allows the use of steel pistons in powerful passenger car diesel engines
New development allows steel pistons to be used in car engines
1st March 2019

Automotive parts manufacturer MAHLE’s new development allows steel pistons to be used in powerful passenger car engines. The new production technology clears the way for lower fuel consumption and... 


A bear statue stands outside the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Frankfurt, Germany.
After Europe mining stocks' humbling year, five themes for 2019
19th December 2018 By: Bloomberg

It all started so well in 2018 for investors in European metal and mining stocks, but as the year closes out, the sector index is languishing about 25% below its June peak. Fractious trade-war... 


Cummins set to play a key role in integrated transport strategy for South Africa
Cummins set to play a key role in integrated transport strategy for South Africa
7th December 2018

Cummins is set to play a key role in the integrated transport strategy for South Africa through its partnership with Real African Works (RAW), a newly-launched 100% black female owned Original... 


CHRIS VOS, DARREL MOODLEY, MARK BEAN
Filvent Johannesburg notes that the aftermarket support that Cummins Filtration provides is a large part of its success in the demanding mining industry
Distribution partnership longevity proves model strength
30th November 2018

Mpumalanga-based industrial filtration and ventilation specialist Filvent has had a relationship with filtration brand Fleetguard since its establishment in the early 1990s. Cummins Filtration... 


Struandale engine plant expansion, South Africa
Struandale engine plant expansion, South Africa
23rd November 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

Production of the new-generation diesel engines that are set to power the Ford Ranger Raptor and selected Ranger and Everest models has started. 


Ford starts production of Raptor engine in Port Elizabeth
Ford starts production of Raptor engine in Port Elizabeth
20th November 2018 By: Irma Venter

The Ford Struandale engine plant, in Port Elizabeth, has started production of the new-generation diesel engines that are set to power the Ford Ranger Raptor and selected Ranger and Everest models... 


HIGH PLATFORM 
The Leguan lifts provide outstanding working height with stability
Leguan lifts introduced onto South African market
16th November 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

As part of expanding its product range, multitask articulated loader importer Avant South Africa (SA) started importing Leguan access lifts, developed and manufactured in Finland for maintenance... 


INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE
ISO Bearings has been investing in the supply of internationally sourced price-competitive bearing solutions for agriculture since 2016
Supplier expands into agriculture sector
9th November 2018 By: Paige Müller

Amid increased demand for wholesale bearing solutions in the agriculture sector, Boksburg-based wholesale bearing supplier ISO Bearings is actively looking to increase its supply into the sector.... 


Gold street is where South Africa’s mining history goes to die
20th June 2018 By: Bloomberg

The death rattle of the industry that once symbolised South Africa can be heard in the town of Carletonville – on Gold street. That’s where Paseka Selemela has been guarding cars since 2010, when... 


Chevron South Africa’s Lubricants Manufacturing Plant is awarded Best Performing Operator 2016 by the Transnet National Ports Authority in Durban and Supplier of the Year 2016 by Aftermarkets Solutions
20th October 2016

The Transnet National Ports Authority in Durban bestowed upon Chevron South Africa’s Lubricants Manufacturing Plant at the Island View Terminal the Best Performing Terminal Operator (Island View... 


H930 BACKHOE LOADER 
The robust H930s backhoe loader series is particularly well liked by businesses that need smaller machines
Backhoe loaders well received by local market
14th August 2015

Distributed by local earthmoving equipment distributor High Power Equipment Africa (HPE), automotive manufacturer Hyundai’s backhoe loaders have been well received by the local market, says HPE,... 


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