Mobile solutions improve mining education, training

In providing prefabricated and modular buildings, modular buildings manufacturer Kwikspace has completed various installations at several mining operations in South Africa, where modular buildings... 

Internationally benchmarked training programmes bridge skills gap

A multi-phase training project was recently implemented at a Southern African mining operation by asset integrity management and industrial solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC)... 

Truck firm set to bolster sustainable transport solutions

The sub-Saharan Africa arm of the Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks, UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA), announced its plans to bring sustainable transport solutions to the South... 

Local assembly plant to enhance product offering

Following the inauguration and launch in February of its new regional product centre (RPC) assembly plant, in Johannesburg, bus and truck manufacturer Scania South Africa aims to provide reliable... 

Gas safety solution improves metal fabrication processes

Faulty gas equipment in industrial operations puts the health and safety of workers at high risk while posing threats to the site, such as damage to infrastructure, owing to the drastic nature of... 

Gold miner expands plant as gold price soars

With the gold price rallying to record highs, gold explorer and miner TRX Gold is progressing its flagship Buckreef gold project, in Tanzania, by optimising the mine’s existing 2 000 t/d plant to... 

Stainless welding solutions promising despite outlook

Local steel supply shortages and the increased reliance on imports, owing to the, at the time of writing, anticipated shutdown of ArcelorMittal’s long-steel plants, could have a negative impact on... 

Specialist progresses in “endangered” industry

Waterjet cutting specialist MAXJET has recently completed the manufacture of various types of stainless steel sieve plates for clients in the agriculture, food and beverage, and petrochemicals... 

Volatile global demand negatively affecting steel, associated industries

Shrinking local and global demand for steel, owing to an oversupply of raw and processed variants – especially in China – and increased imports are the main causes for the declining steel and... 

New steel mills will benefit industry, enhance economy

To revive the South African steel and stainless-steel industry, reduce job losses therein, and improve support for local manufacturing of stainless-steel goods, International Zinc Association... 

SkyBugs dropping insects by drone to help protect crops

Mealybug and other plant viruses can have devastating effects on the quality and quantity of agricultural produce, but agricultural technology company Aerobotics offers solutions for virus... 

Chemicals producer launches new product for citrus black spot control

Germany-based chemicals company BASF is leading the way in innovative agricultural solutions with its latest citrus black spot (CBS) control product, Revycare, which allows agricultural citrus... 

Collaboration, investment required for rail system to thrive

Boosting local rail infrastructure through government and private-sector collaboration – in the form of public–private partnerships (PPPs) – while harnessing complementary assistance from... 

Investment, import limitations to benefit local steel industry

The looming closure of steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) long-steel plants in Vereeniging, Gauteng, and Newcastle, in KwaZulu-Natal – while temporarily postponed for the month of... 

Firm produces waste steel for global markets, enhances operations

Given the lack of a local market for tyre-derived steel, South African tyre recycling company Mathe Group is changing the way in which waste steel is processed, producing two types of recycled... 

Hope for steel workers amid closure plans

The potential closure of South Africa’s leading steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal’s long-steel plants in Vereeniging, Gauteng, and Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, could not only jeopardise the livelihoods... 

New lubricants better align with global trends

In its attempts to stay abreast of some of the most innovative solutions in the oils and lubricants sector, oils and lubricants company FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is making significant... 

Logistics innovation, investment will benefit the economy

The numerous and imminent innovations and trends in the African logistics sector, while presenting challenges, could result in several benefits for businesses and industry, particularly mining,... 

AI boosts logistics, handling processes

Vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions company Netstar is leading the way in modern logistics and materials handling operations with its innovations in AI and additional fleet management... 

Firm’s project pipeline benefits numerous stakeholders

Power generation repair and asset management company Marthinusen & Coutts (M&C) – a division of supplier of manufacturing, service, repairs, maintenance, projects and distribution of... 

Key mine in ramp-up phase of development

Copper miner Copper 360 is making progress in its plans to reopen its Northern Cape-based Rietberg mine, which will ensure South Africa is able to meet some of the growing global demand, reports... 

Developer progresses key copper, zinc projects

Base metals development company Orion Minerals is progressing the company’s Prieska copper/zinc mine (PCZM) and the Okiep copper project (OCP), with the bankable feasibility study (BFS) for both... 

Sanral highlights megaprojects, road improvements

With South Africa’s roads having to withstand increased traffic volumes, owing to struggling ports and rail infrastructure issues, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has... 

EV conversion solutions benefit fleets in various sectors

The conversion of traditionally fuelled vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) – a growing trend, owing to the various benefits for businesses and industry – will contribute to long-term operational... 

Modular units improve mine construction processes

Modular construction units are highly beneficial for the various construction processes at a mining operation, and can prove to be cost-efficient, easily moveable and easy to set up – making it an... 

Sound demolition benefits construction processes at mines

Specialised demolition contractor Jet Demolition is enabling mining operations, through its engineering services, to efficiently demolish old and outdated infrastructure for the purpose of... 

Refurbishment project to improve water access, quality

The Ekulindeni Water Treatment Works refurbishment project, in the Chief Albert Luthuli local municipality, in Mpumalanga, will be completed by November 30 and will provide residents with access to... 

Manufacturer supports industry, promotes women in infrastructure

In addition to having produced more than 25-million railway sleepers since its inception in 1958, majority black women-owned construction company Colossal Concrete Products also produces a range of... 

Real-time platform boosts mine optimisation

Adopting smart technologies and digital innovations in a mining environment presents many benefits for day-to-day operations by making data available from the Edge with technologies such as the... 

Digital solutions enhance productivity, efficiency, safety

With the advent of Industry 4.0 and increasing levels of digitisation being pursued by mining operations, automation technology company Siemens says digital transformation will continue to be... 

Oil-monitoring tech boosts maintenance

South Africa-based digital solutions provider Britehouse Mobility, and its partner Perfect Filtration, is optimising plant efficiency and reliability of mobile mining equipment with the ATAJO... 

Flagship Springs colliery set to start construction

Coal explorer and developer Canyon Coal is preparing to start construction on its greenfield Bekezela opencast mining project in the first quarter of 2025, subject to market conditions. The project... 

Latest range improves belt joining processes

Through many years of development and refinement, France-based conveyor component solutions developer MLT GROUP South Africa showcased its new range of Super-Screw conveyor belt splicing products... 

Internship programme to advance wind industry

Technical and environmental engineering advisory firm Harmattan Renewables is continuing its participation in the Wind Industry Internship Programme, so that student employees in the sector can... 

Indaba tackles challenges, sets path for better future

This year’s Joburg Indaba will focus on the local mining sector’s role in fostering inclusive economic growth amid an everchanging economic and political landscape, says events organiser Joburg... 

Tanks supplied to ship for diesel storage

Tank supplier Container World is committed to honouring its long-term contract with global shipping company the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) through its supply of tanks for diesel storage,... 

New tech enables industry to address illicit fuel trade

Industrial equipment supplier ISO-Reliability Partners is introducing an innovative solution to the petroleum industry and fuel market, in South Africa, to reduce and, eventually, eradicate fuel... 

Focusing on ESG through process optimisation

Mining companies are being assisted with improving their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance through demolition, rehabilitation and related services company Jet Demolition’s... 

Boosting ESG with less invasive firefighting systems

With fire hazards being a universal threat for many mining operations with their vast tracts of land, extensive infrastructure and the critical risk fires pose to underground mines, fire protection... 

Facility continues to aid green economy transition

Hydrogen fuel cell generator producer CHEM Energy SA continues to contribute to South Africa’s transition to a greener economy, with it having completed the construction of its latest hydrogen fuel...