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Bolt and Engineering ‘a-maize-s’ at NAMPO: latest in tools and equipment as well as a heartwarming Cancer.vive donation
8th June 2023

The Bolt and Engineering (B.E.D.) Group was proud to exhibit once again at Grain SA’s annual NAMPO Harvest Day from 16 to 19 May, marking its 31st year as a NAMPO exhibitor. This year’s stand was... 


Coega
Coega reports significant progress on oil tank project
6th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) says significant progress has been achieved on carbon black supplier Orion Engineered Carbon's (OEC's) oil tank project. Carbon black has numerous industrial... 


OPTIDRIVE FAMILY
iTek Drives offers Optidrive products at prices up to 25% lower than competitors
Centre to enhance Optidrive knowledge
2nd June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Germiston-based variable frequency drives (VFD) distributor iTek Drives last month inaugurated a training centre aimed at transferring and enhancing knowledge related to Optidrive product... 


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Durable drives for belt conveyor systems
2nd June 2023

Industrial equipment supplier BMG reports that its NORD Maxxdrive-XT industrial gearboxes, launched at the Electra Mining trade show in 2022, have been well received by leaders in bulk logistics,... 


World’s top coal miner hikes prices as wage bill surges
World’s top coal miner hikes prices as wage bill surges
31st May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Coal India, the world’s biggest miner of the fuel, raised prices for the first time in five years to offset an increase to its $5-billion wage bill. Prices of the top nine grades of thermal coal... 


Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
Ramokgopa in conversation with Karpowership on five- to ten-year contracts
30th May 2023 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is having discussions with Karpowership about the potential for introducing the floating gas-to-power plants under a power purchase... 


It’s not a good time to be a steel mill or coal mine in China
29th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

China’s raw materials producers are at the forefront of falling industrial profits as poor demand and price deflation tear into margins at steel mills, metals smelters, chemicals firms and coal... 


Typical overhead crane under test in Condra’s factory
Company to manufacturer unique crane for diamond mine
26th May 2023

Crane manufacturer Condra is set to manufacture a 15-t suspension crane of unusual configuration as one of two overhead cranes ordered for underground use at a Botswana diamond mine. The second... 


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Automated cranes gain traction despite concerns
19th May 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid increasing automation in Africa’s overhead crane industry, local crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has noted a significant increase in the number of tender documents specifying provision for... 


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Proper planning limits load-based risks
19th May 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

To ensure that heavy load deliveries are made safely and on time, heavy lifting and rigging specialists Lovemore Bros conducts thorough route planning to mitigate risks associated with transporting... 


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Lifting, rigging solutions for wildlife
19th May 2023

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s dedicated lifting and rigging division has been involved in important projects recently, including the lifting and moving of wildlife. “A challenging task for... 


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Lekki oil refinery, Nigeria – update
19th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Dangote is preparing for a ceremonial opening this month at its Lekki refinery. 


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Liande Pienaar – SHEQ Manager
Jacques Giezen – Fleet Manager
Tim Biesemans – Regional Director
Philip van Niekerk – Regional Finance Manager
Hans De Langhe – Regional Fleet and Operations Manager
Deon Van Der Pas – Regional HR Manager
Global crane leader Sarens thriving in changing industry
19th May 2023

SARENS, a family-owned business founded in 1955 and headquartered in Belgium, has undergone a significant transformation in recent years that has allowed it to decentralise its way of working,... 


Mozambique President Joachim Chissano, Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa and African Development Bank president Dr Akinwumi Adesina
Zimbabwe President promises reforms ahead of August elections
17th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has promised development partners and creditors that his government will implement reforms necessary for resolving the country’s nearly $8.3-billion debt and... 


Efficient Engineering leads the pack after 55 years
17th May 2023

Specialist fabrication powerhouse Efficient Engineering is this year celebrating a momentous 55 years in business – building on unmatched experience to chart an exciting future. Like many South... 


Iron-ore slump deepens on China demand anxiety, supply pressure
12th May 2023 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures wobbled on Friday and were on track for weekly losses due to waning optimism over prospects for demand recovery in top steel producer and metals consumer China, with additional... 


Demand blues push copper to lowest in more than five months
12th May 2023 By: Reuters

Copper prices hit their lowest in more than five months on Friday as fears of slowing demand in top consumer China, rising inventories and a stronger dollar reinforced negative sentiment. However,... 


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Is there a future for exoskeletons in SA mining?
5th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

While the world’s attention has been focused on the exponential advances being made in robotics and artificial intelligence, technological development in mechanical exoskeletons has largely been... 


Born in Cape Town and now cleaning waterbodies worldwide – meet the WasteShark
5th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

It’s like a Roomba for water, and it has its roots in Cape Town. If you don’t know what a Roomba is, it is a robotic vacuum cleaner that hoovers your carpets and floors autonomously.  


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Is there a future for exoskeletons in SA mining?
5th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

While the world’s attention has been focused on the exponential advances being made in robotics and artificial intelligence, technological development in mechanical exoskeletons has largely been... 


Condra to supply cranes for UJ rescue training
Condra to supply cranes for UJ rescue training
3rd May 2023

South African crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has been appointed mechanical subcontractor to international engineering company MH Automation to manufacture a 5 t double girder electric overhead... 


Reefer containers at South Africa's ports
Transnet Port Terminals says its ready for citrus exports
21st April 2023 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals says it has started handling citrus exports at the Durban and Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) container terminals for the season. The season posed many challenges for... 


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New container handler launched
21st April 2023

Materials handling specialist BLT WORLD has launched the second-generation model Mobicon 2HL series container handlers carriers in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. Mobicon mini straddle... 


BOOSTING FUEL FARMS
Self-bunded tanks are fitted with BMG’s OMTEC spin-on filters that have been specially designed for installation in the pumping compartment to ensure high quality fuel
Supplier provides fuel bunded tanks for efficient filtration
21st April 2023

A growing area of industrial equipment supplier BMG’s filtration services is in bulk fuel filtration. Self-bunded tanks, which are used on fuel farms, are fitted with BMG’s OMTEC spin-on filters... 


The Presidential Climate Commission met in in Johannesburg on April 19
PCC underlines support for electricity reforms as govt mulls coal life extensions
20th April 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Amid a likely proposal that Eskom be allowed to extend the life of certain coal power stations beyond the decommissioning dates outlined in the Integrated Resource Plan, the Presidential Climate... 


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Born in Cape Town and now cleaning waterbodies worldwide – meet the WasteShark
19th April 2023 By: Irma Venter

It’s like a Roomba for water, and it has its roots in Cape Town. If you don’t know what a Roomba is, it is a robotic vacuum cleaner that hoovers your carpets and floors autonomously.  


Fitch sees scope for 'digestible' tax hike on Chile copper mines
17th April 2023 By: Bloomberg

Chile can raise the tax burden for copper producers by about 5 percentage points without significantly affecting the industry or its competitiveness, according to Fitch Ratings. “If the tax burden... 


Training and service centres for drives distributor
11th April 2023

iTek Drives, the Germiston-based variable frequency drives distributor, is to open a training centre for transferring and improving knowledge of Optidrive product installation, programming and... 


Image of a Konecranes’ static weighing system measures the weight of lifted containers
Port wait times reduced with updated system
11th April 2023

The Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) amendments have recently been strengthened to lower potential marine danger and improve safety, productivity and efficiency in the port environment. According to... 


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The Verderflex Dura 80 Hose Pump: The next generation peristaltic hose pump
5th April 2023

Verder Liquids is proud to announce the release of the Verderflex DURA 80 Hose Pump, specifically designed and constructed to meet market demand. Based on feedback from our users in the field, our... 


Verderflex Dura 80 Hose Pump: The next generation peristaltic hose pump 
5th April 2023

Verder Liquids is proud to announce the release of the Verderflex DURA 80 Hose Pump, specifically designed and constructed to meet market demand. Based on feedback from our users in the field, our... 


KITE — launchpad for manufacturing growth in KZN
4th April 2023

KwaZulu-Natal’s manufacturing sector enjoys a significant share of the South African economy and is the second largest in the country, with nearly a third of manufactured exports being produced... 


WA invests A$40m in critical minerals
4th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian government on Tuesday announced a A$40-million investment to accelerate critical minerals discoveries. The Sustainable Geoscience Investments package, included in the... 


Thermal coal miners’ margins may narrow
31st March 2023

Major Australian thermal coal miners’ rising costs and weakening thermal coal prices may narrow their margins, but the major miners should continue to generate strong operating cash flows to... 


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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.  


Wind turbines
No new wind turbines connected to South Africa’s grid in 2022 - GWEC
28th March 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Despite intense power disruptions, no new wind turbines were connected to South Africa’s grid in 2022, the Global Wind Energy Council’s (GWEC’s) latest report has confirmed. In 2021, South Africa... 


Regulatory changes to boost energy projects
24th March 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Recent regulatory changes in the local energy sector – such as the lifting of the licensing threshold for independent power generation – will help boost solar energy equipment supplier GameChange... 


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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S Africa a key energy market
24th March 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite the disappointment for the local wind industry over the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 6 – which did not approve any new wind... 


Image of workers installing solar panels
Transferrable skills, collaboration vital for transition, employment
24th March 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

With the introduction of the just energy transition, there will be a downsizing in personnel in sectors such as coal, which, in turn, will require a transfer of skills to the renewable-energy... 


ExxonMobil urges more gas investment
22nd March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Victorian and New South Wales governments were facing a ‘challenge’ to secure gas supplies without lifting existing moratoriums on new production, federal Resources Madeleine King conceded this... 


South African Rand
Bank crisis, sticky inflation to spur rate hikes in Africa’s biggest economies
20th March 2023 By: Bloomberg

Central banks in Africa’s biggest economies are poised to raise interest rates this month to contain sticky inflation and deter a selloff in their assets exacerbated by the collapse of US lender... 


Unique suspension crane
14th March 2023

(Virtual Showroom): Condra is to manufacture a 15-ton suspension crane of unusual configuration as one of two overhead cranes ordered for underground use at a Botswana diamond mine. The second... 


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