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An ABP Induction services furnace in operation with man in PE near molten metal
Two furnace tech providers join forces
10th March 2023

Parts formation provider Norican’s Monitizer platform and furnace equipment supplier ABP’s Digital Services announced an agreement had been made in February to interface their products in an effort... 


An image showing RB Platinum's Styldrift
RBPlat’s full-year performance hampered by takeover delay
8th March 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) remained profitable in the financial year ended December 31, despite operating and inflationary pressures, CEO Steve Phiri has... 


Universal Hydrogen’s modified Dash 8 testbed aircraft
Largest fuel-cell-powered aircraft to date has made successful first flight
3rd March 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

A new record has been set for the largest aircraft yet to be flown with a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system. The new record was set by US company Universal Hydrogen, using a modified... 


Avenira scoping proves up for LFP plant
2nd March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A scoping study into lithium iron phosphate cathode active material (LFP CAM) project in Darwin has proven up for ASX-listed Avenira. The scoping study evaluated the economics of two initial... 


Kwikspace supplies units for Radio Telescope Project
28th February 2023

Kwikspace, Africa’s largest supplier of prefabricated modular buildings supplied units to the engineering operating centre for the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) in the Karoo region of... 


Revolutionizing Construction: The Rise of Prefabricated Deployment and Robotics in Modular Building
28th February 2023

In the past, constructing a building or structure took months, if not years, to complete. However, with the advent of modern innovations in construction, the process has been revolutionized. One of... 


A sunset picture of a helicopter kicking up dust above the Elevate uranium mine in Namibia
Uranium demand growing on back of Paris Agreement
24th February 2023 By: Halima Frost

Global analysts suggest that a greater uptake of nuclear power generation is expected in the future, in line with predictions that global utility uncovered uranium requirements will rise... 


Image of graphite specimen
Molo graphite project, Madagascar – update
24th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

NextSource Materials has reported that construction of the processing plant and mining camp for the Molo mine is complete. 


Epson launches new range of low-power business printers as factories set to go green
23rd February 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Printing equipment manufacturer Epson has launched a new range of energy efficient, heat-free inkjet printers for business use that can print from 40 to 60 pages per minute and use up to 83% less... 


LED Sports Lighting Solution for High School
22nd February 2023

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED floodlighting solution for Milnerton High School’s Cricket/Rugby field, situated in Cape Town, Western Cape. The prestigious sporting school in Cape Town needed a... 


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Solar Power Africa 2023: Huawei unveils 10 major smart PV trends that will shape the sector’s future
21st February 2023

Upgraded security, improved grid integration, and the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI). Those are just some of the trends identified by David Minnis, Huawei Senior Solution Director... 


South Africa’s energy crisis catalyses the local energy transition
South Africa’s energy crisis catalyses the local energy transition
20th February 2023

On February 9, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a “state of disaster” over his country's crippling power shortages, saying they posed an existential threat to the economy and social... 


Sandvik Rock Processing's SmartPlant featuring a modular designImage of
Locally manufactured processing plant
17th February 2023

Sandvik Rock Processing recently commissioned its first locally manufactured SmartPlant in Africa. The modular design of the plant aims to maximise uptime, improve flexibility and save costs. The... 


Slag granulation in non-ferrous sector
10th February 2023

SMS Group subsidiary Paul Wurth notes that its INBA slag granulation and dewatering system is the proven route for converting molten slag into a value-added product not only in the field of blast... 


Kwikspace successfully fulfils emergency purchase
8th February 2023

Kwikspace recently supplied 12 prefabricated units to Garies High School, which needed an affordable and quick solution, after a section of its school burnt down. The school lost 11 classrooms and... 


JV partners commit Greater Sunrise development
6th February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Woodside and its Sunrise joint venture (JV) partners have committed to the development of the Greater Sunrise fields, north-west of Darwin. Woodside said in a statement on... 


Nominations are now open for 2023 PMI’s Professional Awards
3rd February 2023

Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading organisation for the project management profession, has announced a call for nominations for the 2023 PMI Professional Awards. The awards... 


Image of Prieska project headgear
Prieska copper/zinc project, South Africa – update
3rd February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Preparations are on schedule to allow for dewatering to start at the project. 


HIGH QUALITY
The Atlas Copco brand boasts a high level of quality for strong performance and rugged wear
Company welcomes master distributorship of new range
3rd February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Dewatering pumps and dredging specialist IPR recently welcomed a master distributorship for global industrial company Atlas Copco’s new pumps range in the Southern Africa region into its overall... 


DAVID CLAASSEN
Dry-type transformers translate into increased safety and reduced environmental risk, as there are no chances of leakages or possible fires
Dry-type transformers lead to increased safety at mines
3rd February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The global trend of mining companies’ continuously showing their strong commitment to evaluating their operating practices and working towards zero harm has led to an increased demand for the... 


Omnia CEO Seelan Gobalsamy and PNE CEO Markus Lesser
Omnia signs MoU with German energy group to explore green ammonia production
31st January 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Chemicals group Omnia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with WKN Windcurrent, a subsidiary of German renewable energy group PNE, to explore the feasibility of developing a green... 


Dewatering plan at Prieska Copper-Zinc Mine.
South Africa well on way to unlocking incredible base metals potential – Orion
31st January 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Emerging production hubs in the Northern Cape are opening the way for South Africa to be a producer of future-facing ‘green’ metals to support the global energy transformation and to mitigate... 


Company develops low-cost, low-maintenance water treatment system
27th January 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water treatment company GAST Clearwater has developed a water treatment system to improve water quality globally without the use of obnoxious chemicals, biological components or membranes. The... 


Mobility solutions highlighted at global event
27th January 2023

Global technical equipment, drive and braking systems manufacturer Voith presented its solutions for the mobility shift in commercial vehicles at the IAA Transportation Expo held in Hannover,... 


An image of Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group CEO and Bosch Rexroth Africa president Chris Riley
Group excited for first Indaba appearance
27th January 2023

Hydraulic equipment provider Bosch Rexroth Africa is set to make its first appearance at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, in conjunction with Bosch Rexroth companies Hägglunds Drives... 


Congo LNG facility to be developed by Expro for Eni
25th January 2023 By: Darren Parker

Energy services provider Expro has entered into a long-term production solutions contract with Eni Congo, a subsidiary of multinational energy company Eni, for a liquefied natural gas (LNG)... 


Artist’s impression of a six-module VOYGR SMR power plant
US small modular nuclear reactor has achieved design certification from regulator
24th January 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued its so-called ‘Final Rule’ for the NuScale Power (NuScale) small modular nuclear reactor (SMR), completing the certification process for... 


Treatment system upgraded
20th January 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Water purification and preservation company Watericon commissioned 11 storage containers around the island of Mauritius early this year.   Watericon has received a yearly tender to install and... 


Green hydrogen - reflections on the new green gold
20th January 2023 By: Saliem Fakir

South Africa had its first investor and policy summit in Cape Town in late November when President Cyril Ramaphosa opened the hydrogen conference. Hydrogen is the most common element in the... 


Location map of the Colluli project
Colluli sulphate of potash project, Eritrea – update
20th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Danakali has presented favourable results from six months of detailed testwork conducted with industry experts Saskatchewan Research Council, Global Potash Solutions, DRA Global and CasCan. 


Mounds of rare earths
Makuutu rare earths project, Uganda – update
20th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The retention licence for the project has been renewed for a another two years. 


Sandvik SmartPlant
Sandvik deploys its first locally made SmartPlant in Africa
18th January 2023 By: Darren Parker

A fluorite mine located about 100 km outside Pretoria has become the first recipient of mining technology company Sandvik Rock Processing’s first locally manufactured SmartPlant in Africa.... 


Image of cattle in a circular forcing pen from Tal-Tec
Locally manufactured cattle pen helps to calm animals
12th January 2023

Farming solutions company Tal-Tec has designed a circular forcing race for cattle, based on animal behaviour studies to help ensure calmer animals during processes that require cattle to be... 


Addressing industry skills shortages in the mining sector by engaging in the new QCTO framework
11th January 2023

By Jacques Farmer, MD of PRISMA and Roland Innes, Group CEO of Dyna Training  In its global risk barometer for 2022, international financial services provider Allianz surveyed 2 ,650 risk experts... 


Image shows lithium heaps
Arizona Lithium makes C$40m play in Canada
21st December 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Arizona Lithium has struck a deal to acquire privately held Prairie Lithium, which holds a lithium project in Saskatchewan and a proprietary lithium extraction technology that removes... 


The Shidaowan NPP complex
A pebble bed modular reactor nuclear power plant reaches full power – in China
12th December 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The world’s first pebble bed modular reactor (PBMR) nuclear power plant (NPP) achieved full initial power on Friday, World Nuclear News has reported. It is located at Shidaowan in Shandong province... 


Image of building plans to show AfriSam’s ‘Plan (a)’ campaign helps people to build their own homes from an architect-approved plan
Do-it-yourself construction empowers homemakers
11th December 2022

A modular house plan has been made available free of charge to people who want to build their own homes over time. AfriSam has collaborated with advertising and brand agency Promise Group and... 


Image of pump to show that IPR now distributes Atlas Copco dewatering pumps in Southern Africa
Distribution of dewatering pumps expanded
11th December 2022

Gauteng-based IPR has become the Southern African distributor for the Atlas Copco Pump Division. Previously known as Integrated Pump Rental, local pump and dredging specialist IPR highlights its... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, a specialist in drive and control technologies, moved into its new state-of-the-art 26 000-m2 headquarters complex in Aeroton, Johannesburg.
New high-tech African facility for SEW-EURODRIVE
7th December 2022

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, a specialist in drive and control technologies, moved into its new state-of-the-art 26 000-m2 headquarters complex in Aeroton, Johannesburg, earlier this year. The new... 


Kwikspace opens new branch in Richards Bay
7th December 2022

In October this year, Kwikspace,Africa’s largest supplier of prefabricated mobile units, opened a branch in Richards Bay to better serve its Kwa-Zulu/Natal client base. The yard currently holds... 


Partnership formed for circular, recycled battery materials
6th December 2022 By: Donna Slater

Recycling technology and supply chain platform ACE Green Recycling (ACE) and diversified miner Glencore have entered into a long-term supply agreement for recycled lead, as well as key battery... 


Eaton installs its largest African power modular system at ADC Midrand site
Eaton installs its largest African modular power system at Africa Data Centres’ Midrand site
1st December 2022

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the successful installation of a modular power system earlier this year at Africa Data Centres’ 10 MW facility - its largest installation on the... 


Ground-breaking Structure Fabrication Inspired by the Everyday
30th November 2022

Imagine if constructing your next large structure fabrication was as easy as building Lego blocks? Industry innovators have made this possible with a seamless combination of 3D design, laser... 


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