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Schneider Electric’s Youth Education & Entrepreneurship Programme reaches over 38,000 youths in Anglophone Africa
Schneider Electric’s Youth Education & Entrepreneurship Programme reaches over 38,000 youths in Anglophone Africa
13th May 2025

The Schneider Electric Foundation and Schneider Electric are proud to celebrate a major milestone in its commitment to empowering young people through education and entrepreneurship.  The... 


Schneider Electric’s Panel Builder Programme Continues to Empower Local Builders for Growth
Schneider Electric’s Panel Builder Programme Continues to Empower Local Builders for Growth
12th May 2025

The continuing success of the mySchneider Panel Builder Programme in South Africa reflects Schneider Electric’s firm commitment to empowering local panel builders.  By simplifying operations,... 


Immersive Technologies Expands Global Reach, Now Supporting Pakistan, Sierra Leone, and Ethiopia
12th May 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Immersive Technologies, the global leader in cutting-edge mine training solutions, proudly announces the expansion of its global reach with the shipment of advanced equipment... 


Orapa No. 2 ore processing plant on planned annual maintenance shutdown
12th May 2025

Debswana Diamond Company wishes to clarify that Orapa No. 2 plant is undergoing its annual scheduled maintenance shutdown for the month of May and has not ceased operations as reported in the... 


Springlake acquisition expands Menar’s anthracite footprint
Springlake acquisition expands Menar’s anthracite footprint
8th May 2025

Menar hopes to strengthen its participation in the anthracite market by adding the KwaZulu-Natal-based Springlake Colliery to its portfolio. Menar acquired the anthracite mine, Springlake Colliery,... 


Schneider Electric South Africa unveils Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage Drive for enhanced energy efficiency and process optimisation
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage Drive for enhanced energy efficiency and process optimisation
8th May 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled its cutting-edge Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive range,... 


Schneider Electric unveils Industries of the Future Breaker Status and Communication Module (BSCM) Modbus SL/ULP and Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive products at AATF 2025
Schneider Electric unveils Industries of the Future Breaker Status and Communication Module (BSCM) Modbus SL/ULP and Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive products at AATF 2025
8th May 2025

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has unveiled two new flagship products – the Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage... 


Schneider Electric appoints Canninah Dladla as Cluster President for English-Speaking Africa
Schneider Electric appoints Canninah Dladla as Cluster President for English-Speaking Africa
7th May 2025

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognized sustainability leader, has announced the appointment of Canninah Dladla as its new Cluster President for... 


Tru-Trac increased conveyor uptime at a mine in Mauritania
Tru-Trac increases conveyor uptime at Mauritania mine
7th May 2025

An iron ore mine in Mauritania was facing considerable safety risk and maintenance costs due to misalignment of its conveyors, until Tru-Trac implemented the solution. According to Ian King, Sales... 


IPR’s partnership with Rand Air in Sasolburg gives Free State customers direct access to a full range of dewatering pump and dredging rental solutions
IPR expands access to Sasolburg
6th May 2025

Dewatering pump and dredging rental specialist IPR has expanded its footprint in the Free State by joining forces with its sister company Rand Air, both of which form part of Atlas Copco’s... 


Schneider Electric launches new TeSys Deca Advanced contactor solution to revolutionise motor management
Schneider Electric launches new TeSys Deca Advanced contactor solution to revolutionise motor management
5th May 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in digital transformation for energy management and automation, has launched the TeSys Deca Advanced, an advanced contactor solution designed to... 


Public- and Private security network working hand-in-hand to approach illegal mining crisis
Public- and Private security network working hand-in-hand to approach illegal mining crisis
2nd May 2025

The annual Mine Security conference will be attended by large scale mining companies, organs of state security, public and private security forces and technology providers. The theme of this year’s... 


4Sight OT Automation Receives Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award  in South Africa
4Sight OT Automation Receives Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award in South Africa
2nd May 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced 4Sight OT Automation as a winner of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award,... 


Debswana hands over Setata Ranch 65 to Support Small stock production
Debswana hands over Setata Ranch 65 to Support Small stock production
30th April 2025

Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) last week Friday handed over a fully developed ranch to ministry of Lands and Agriculture to be used as a centre of excellence for small stock production... 


Murray & Roberts Cementation has been consistently building the future of mining through innovation, safety and expertise
Murray & Roberts Cementation marks 21 years growth and innovation
30th April 2025

Murray & Roberts Cementation is celebrating 21 years of growth and transformation since the merger of Murray & Roberts RUC and The Cementation Company (Africa) in July 2004. Over the past 21 years,... 


The newly installed Weba Chute System at a gold mining operation in the Caribbean was custom-engineered to handle sticky ore at a challenging transfer point
Weba custom Chute solution tackles sticky ore challenge in Caribbean gold mine
30th April 2025

An expanding gold mining operation in the Caribbean recently faced a significant challenge at one of its transfer points, where sticky ore - especially problematic during the hot summer months -... 


Energy On Tap: Industrial Turbines are Steaming Ahead
29th April 2025

Exploiting excess steam production for power generation of around 200 megawatts (MW) or less (dubbed industrial-scale steam turbine solutions) is more viable and attractive. Industries—including... 


Khanye Colliery becomes South Africa’s First Bettercoal Producer
Khanye Colliery becomes South Africa’s First Bettercoal Producer
24th April 2025

Canyon Coal’s Khanye Colliery will implement a robust Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) in the coming four years as part of the Bettercoal programme, enhancing the mine’s sustainability efforts.... 


Africa is early adopter of Rail-Running Conveyors from FLS
Africa is early adopter of Rail-Running Conveyors from FLS
23rd April 2025

An African mine will be among the first adopters of the innovative Rail-Running Conveyor (RRC) technology, commercialised by full flowsheet provider FLS in collaboration with the University of... 


Ralph Hollenstein, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Multotec
Multotec supplies scientifically designed mill liners with 3D scanning technology to mining operations
23rd April 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Multotec has successfully supplied scientifically engineered rubber mill and scrubber liners to mining operations across the globe, including the USA, Zambia, Ivory Coast,... 


De Beers Group welcomes new cohort to enterprise development project for diamond Beneficiators
De Beers Group welcomes new cohort to enterprise development project for diamond Beneficiators
23rd April 2025

Four emerging diamond businesses join transformative programme to drive inclusivity and growth in South Africa’s diamond sector De Beers Group, in partnership with business incubation specialists... 


The Warman MC range of pumps is engineered for optimal performance and reliability in challenging milling environments
J221 overlay extends life of Warman pump shaft sleeves at Mogalakwena
22nd April 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) When Anglo American Platinum’s Mogalakwena mine in South Africa’s Limpopo province wanted to extend the wear life of shaft sleeves in its Warman® pumps, Weir suggested the... 


Pele Energy Group Strengthens Executive Leadership with New General Manager Appointments
Pele Energy Group Strengthens Executive Leadership with New General Manager Appointments
17th April 2025

Pele Energy Group (PEG) is proud to spotlight the leadership shaping its future by announcing two strategic General Manager appointments across its key divisions: Jolene Shaw at Knowledge Pele (KP)... 


Genuine large parts like gears ensure optimal performance, reliability and minimal downtime, keeping crushers operating optimally
Fake parts put crusher and screen owners and staff at risk
16th April 2025

Genuine parts for crushers and screens are an essential part of the promise that OEMs make to the market – to keep their customers’ projects profitable and their businesses sustainable. On the... 


Why investing in your frontline leader matters more than you think
16th April 2025

Mining companies don’t hesitate to spend millions on equipment – but investing in supervisors is what turns good operations into great ones Mining companies know how to spend. From cutting-edge... 


BME, Omnia Agriculture support education with donated mobile classroom
BME, Omnia Agriculture support education with donated mobile classroom
15th April 2025

In a show of commitment to education and community development, BME – a division of Omnia Group – has partnered with its sister company Omnia Agriculture, to donate a fully furnished mobile... 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s headquarters boasts unrivalled stockholding capacity, ensuring rapid response and reliable supply across Africa
Africa footprint grows as SEW-EURODRIVE builds its technical foundation
14th April 2025

Momentum continues to grow behind the ambitious plans of SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa to become a leading force in the continent’s industrial gearbox business, drives and automation solutions... 


Murray & Roberts Cementation completed the raiseboring of the mine’s Shaft 2 last year; the shaft will be the primary production shaft for extracting ore from underground operations
Innovative removal of raisebore head helps keep Platreef on track
14th April 2025

At the end of the raiseboring – or reaming – stage for Shaft 2 of Ivanplats’ Platreef project in South Africa’s Limpopo province, an innovative solution was called for to promptly remove the... 


Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening launches the electrifying QH443E tracked cone crusher
Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening launches the electrifying QH443E tracked cone crusher
14th April 2025

Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening is proud to announce the launch of the QH443E, our latest innovation in tracked cone crushers. This new electric unit has been designed with a focus on... 


LESEDI Partners with CASTLET UK to Bring Cutting-Edge Equipment to the African Market
LESEDI Partners with CASTLET UK to Bring Cutting-Edge Equipment to the African Market
14th April 2025

LESEDI is excited to announce a game-changing partnership with CASTLET UK, an internationally recognized leader, and specialise in the design and manufacturing of advanced power supply and control... 


PRISMA launches specialised operational readiness training at Angola's largest diamond mine
PRISMA launches specialised operational readiness training at Angola's largest diamond mine
14th April 2025

PRISMA, a fully MQA-accredited specialist training provider in the mining sector, is pleased to announce a new project with a leading South African engineering group specialising in the design and... 


Evangelos Lioutas, Technical Advisor Africa at Weba Chute Systems, with the Toolquip Namibia team, celebrating their new agency partnership
Weba appoints Toolquip Namibia as local agent strengthening footprint
9th April 2025

Weba Chute Systems has appointed Toolquip Namibia as its official agent in Namibia, a move that forms part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its footprint across the African... 


Generators: The Muscle in the New Energy Mix
8th April 2025

Contrary to reputations as noisy and dirty, generators are a key part of modern energy supplies. There are clear signs when loadshedding resurfaces in South Africa. Complaints fill message groups,... 


Thungela enhances safety of learners through first aid training and emergency response essentials
Thungela enhances safety of learners through first aid training and emergency response essentials
8th April 2025

Thungela has completed the roll out of a series of first aid training across 45 no-fee schools in the Nkangala and Gert Sibande districts, in Mpumalanga, as part of the Education Initiative... 


The rating plate of one of the 22,5 MVA 50 kV dry-type transformers
Dry-type transformers push boundaries in Dutch intake substation
7th April 2025

A data center in the Netherlands is the site of a recent innovation on the transformer landscape, where TMC Transformers has designed, manufactured and installed dry-type transformers in a large... 


IPR has supplied two Atlas Copco R150DP dry prime pumps for a vessel supporting an offshore gas project
Atlas Copco dry prime pumps from IPR for gas project's sea-going vessel
7th April 2025

Johannesburg-based dewatering pump specialist IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has again extended its reach into Africa, supplying equipment to a global customer in the oil and gas sector who is... 


Hexagon, MMG fulfilling mine safety commitment underground
Hexagon, MMG fulfilling mine safety commitment underground
4th April 2025

Tucson, Arizona, USA (April 2, 2025) – Hexagon, the global leader in precision technologies, is sharing the story of a successful partnership that’s helping to combat fatigue and distraction in... 


Schneider Electric welcomes Andrés Diaz as Vice President of Power Systems for Anglophone Africa
Schneider Electric welcomes Andrés Diaz as Vice President of Power Systems for Anglophone Africa
3rd April 2025

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainableand a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation has announced the appointment of Andrés Diaz as the new Vice... 


Speed in automation – it’s a dealbreaker
Speed in automation – it’s a dealbreaker
1st April 2025

Today’s industry landscape is fast paced, undoubtedly. And automation is the machine of industry, the epitome of today’s on-the-cusp-of-Industry 5.0 and with it, agility, offering a competitive... 


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