Kumi Consulting advancing plans to assist miners with increasing regulatory requirements

Supply chains are coming under increasing focus, with sustainability consultancy Kumi Consulting highlighting the impact of growing regulation, particularly in Europe, which sees manufacturers and... 

Logistics provider Crossroads building on strengths

General freight, fuel and bulk logistics company Crossroads will be building on its strengths and honing its strategy this year to grow its business, improve operational efficiency and increase... 

Expanding the value proposition of the PDS

That Proximity Detection System (PDS) technology has over the years ushered in a new era in mine safety management is no overstatement. Given the pace of development in the past two years, Booyco... 

Company welcomes master distributorship of new range

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... 

Dry-type transformers lead to increased safety at mines

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... 

Correct lighting solution can help maximise energy savings

As companies worldwide have become obliged to implement energy-saving methods, the growing popularity of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in a variety of lighting applications has dominated the... 

Adelaide Ruiters Mining And Exploration

In furthering its hopes and ambitions for South Africa’s phosphates and agriculture sectors, junior miner Adelaide Ruiters Mining & Exploration (ARME) continues to advance its 37. 4-million-tonnes... 

Assore now holds just over 25% of Atlantic Lithium

Aim-listed Atlantic Lithium on November 22 welcomed further investment by Assore International Holdings, which now has voting rights of 25.06% of the Africa-focussed lithium explorer and developer.... 

AfriTin ‘encouraged’ by latest drill results

Exploration drill results at Aim-listed AfriTin Mining’s flagship Uis mine, in Namibia, are in line with the company’s expectations for the V1/V2 pegmatite orebody, the African tech metals miner... 

Experts unpack the criticality of circular economy to climate resilience

Only 11% of waste from Africa’s urban areas goes to managed landfills, with much of the rest dumped and often burned. This has had a dramatic impact on human health, with poor air quality linked to... 

Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy launched

The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have launched the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy, a $2-million prize competition to reward entrepreneurs and innovators working to address... 

Atlantic Lithium founder posthumously honoured at London conference

Aim-listed lithium miner Atlantic Lithium founder and former CEO Vincent Mascolo has been posthumously shortlisted for the Mining CEO of the Year Award. Mascolo passed away unexpectedly in March... 

Green hydrogen could sustainably industrialise Africa, boost GDP in six key countries – new report

With global demand for hydrogen projected to rise sevenfold by 2050, new analysis from the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA) and analytical support from McKinsey, quantifies opportunity for the... 

Hummingbird achieves compliance with WGC responsible mining principles

Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources has achieved compliance with the World Gold Council’s (WGC’s) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMP), within the shortest possible timeframe and at both... 

Lighting vital in unsafe areas

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder provides the right lighting solutions by optimising the electrical, optical and mechanical design of luminaires using contemporary technology, while also... 

Lack of finance, security still plaguing South Africa’s transport industry – panel

Considering recent developments – such as the Covid-19 pandemic and an economy trying to recover – professional body Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport South Africa president Elvin Harris... 

Schneider Electric advancing Electricity 4.0, Industry 4.0 with solutions

In continuing efforts to digitize its customers, energy management and automation specialist Schneider Electric’s connected products can communicate well with each other on its digital platforms,... 

ESG needs to be embedded within an organisation for long-term success, sustainability

When considering how to make environment, social and governance (ESG) a real driving force that helps to shape the work of companies, gold miner Harmony Gold sustainable development group executive... 

Company has unique blend of crushing, screening equipment on offer

Focusing solely on crushing and screening equipment, mining equipment provider Pilot Crushtec offers customers a unique blend of Finnish industrial company Metso Outotec’s and its own brand of... 

Shell Lubricant Solutions working on ‘more than a few’ modern solutions

The evolution of technologies in various sectors require “more than a few” modern fuel and lubrication solutions, which means that the evolution of solutions needs to be aligned to the technologies... 

Mandela Mining Precinct advancing mining Research Development & Innovation

The mining research, development, and innovation (RD&I) landscape in South Africa has become increasingly muted over the years, with inadequate capacity expected to constrain knowledge production... 

Shosholoza Technologies upholds good partnerships for future growth

Hydraulic equipment supplier Shosholoza Technologies will continue to focus on growing its existing client base, while also attracting new clients, says MD Amar Soodiyal. However, he notes that... 

Geotab, DriveRisk advancing driver, operator safety through AI

The primary objective of getting drivers and operators home safely has advanced significantly via telematics company Geotab Africa and behavioural risk monitoring company DriveRisk, with the... 

AVK Valves’ training, manufacturing facility promoting local manufacturing, job creation

Valve manufacturing company AVK Valves has reiterated its commitment to Africa through the expansion of its SAIMech.E accredited valve training facility in South Africa, which it has now expanded... 

Oristo AR promotes AR technology at Electra Mining

Augmented reality (AR) technology provider Oristo AR intends to expose, and promote, AR technology and its benefits to as many industries as possible over the next 12 months, as adopting this... 

Interceptor by Hi-Tec keeping feet on the ground with their range of safety footwear

Having evolved out of footwear company Hi-Tec Sports, which was founded in 1974 by Frank van Wezel, subsidiary Hi-Tec Work has evolved into Interceptor, which the company says “answers to... 

BMG confident about post-Covid recovery

While economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic has been slower than expected, industrial equipment supplier BMG is confident that this will speed up as infrastructure development starts to... 

Ramjack systems, services making ‘mine of the future’ possible

By focusing on real operational challenges as well as niche technologies that can help the digitisation journey, mining consultancy Ramjack Technology Solutions says a pragmatic approach enables... 

Klüber Lubrication able to meet very specific customer needs

Specifically designed with application in mind, chemical manufacturer Klüber Lubrication has been able to, through extensive research and development (R&D), innovative product development and... 

MacLean Engineering advancing fleet electrification in Africa

Mining equipment provider MacLean Engineering intends to build the next 50 years of Maclean mining vehicle innovation on the three pillars of electrification, automation and digitalisation. The... 

Magni machines provide highest standard of back-up, support and safety

With “definite signs” of activity picking up, particularly within the mining and green energy spaces, Magni SA CEO Lindsay Shankland says the company’s main focus will remain on offering “the... 

Kal Tire promoting ESG, sustainability through tyre recycling

Mining tyre service provider Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group continues to innovate how it works, its tools and its technology to meet evolving needs and deliver positive change when working through... 

Brelko using post-pandemic era to streamline manufacturing processes

While the Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on many companies, industrial engineer Brelko has used the global pandemic to streamline its processes in manufacturing. “There seems to be a buzz in... 

Advanced Fire Global, HANSA-FLEX focusing on African footprint, customer commitment

The South African mother company of fire suppression product supplier Advanced Fire Global, Advanced Fire Suppression Technologies (Advanced FST), will be co-exhibiting at this year’s Electra... 

IAS expects 2022 to exceed 2021 business levels

With 2022 set to exceed business levels of 2021, compressed air solutions provider Integrated Air Solutions (IAS) says that tailwinds from the strong mining cycle and related projects have... 

Battery Electric aiming to advance electrification of mining vehicles

Electronics manufacturer Battery Electric is aiming to further advance the electrification of mining vehicles, the optimization of battery sizing and the charging of electric vehicles. The company... 

WearCheck presents ‘all-under-one-roof’ solutions hub for customers

Implementing a good condition monitoring programme has been proven to save money for customers, as it helps to avoid debilitating, unplanned equipment failure and assists in ensuring uninterrupted... 

Siemens combining traditional, digital tech to improve customer operations

Owing to automation company Siemens’ diverse portfolio, the company can provide traditional and digital technologies in the electrical and automation space to its clients. In the mining sector... 

Schauenburg promotes its ‘innovation that saves’ at Electra

Electronics manufacturer Schauenburg will be launching several new products in the gas detection environment and will also be scaling up its real-time solutions in collision awareness. MD Lewis... 

Strata advancing PDS, CAS uptake in South Africa

Underground mining products and technology pioneer Strata Worldwide (SP Mine Safety) will, in the next 12 months, continue to develop its project at Black Rock mine, in South Africa’s Northern...