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Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly presents Announcements. This page offers a platform for unsolicited media announcements, made by companies and organisations, that have implications for the South African economy and the business environment. Creamer Media retains the right not to publish unsolicited media statements, as well as to remove such articles from the platform. Any opinions expressed are not those of Creamer Media and no warranty is made regarding the accuracy of the content.

Nils-Peter Ahlqvist, Sales Support Manager Africa & Latin America – Crushing Division at Sandvik Rock Processing
Sandvik Rock Processing introduces remote monitoring service in Africa
17th February 2025

At a time when quarries and mines seek to optimise their operations and ensure continuous improvement, remote monitoring of crushing data is becoming a crucial element of day-to-day procedures. To... 


Empowering businesses to prosper as prosumers – how Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure DERMS transforms energy management
Empowering businesses to prosper as prosumers – how Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure DERMS transforms energy management
14th February 2025

As more businesses adopt renewable energy solutions like rooftop solar and energy storage, they become prosumers – both consumers and producers of energy – a trend that presents organisations with... 


Introducing Micromine Advance: The first and only dedicated mine planning solution for underground metals
14th February 2025

Micromine, next-generation technology for mining, proudly announces the official launch of Micromine Advance, the first and only mine planning solution built specifically for underground metals.... 


Leadership changes at Komatsu Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
Leadership changes at Komatsu Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
13th February 2025

Komatsu Africa Holdings (KAfH) today announced leadership changes that will take effect on 1 April 2025. After a long and illustrious career in Komatsu, President and Managing Director Mike Blom... 


Schneider Electric’s Segment Solutions Team is a bridge between end users and the organisation
Schneider Electric’s Segment Solutions Team is a bridge between end users and the organisation
13th February 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa’s Segment Solutions Team plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive technical support to consulting engineers from various design firms, ensuring that the... 


Connected Plants Enhances Sustainability and Operational Excellence in Mining and Manufacturing
11th February 2025

The modern day business environment in mining and manufacturing is facing the critical challenge of balancing resource sustainability with productivity and environmental responsibility, requiring... 


Chris Currie, Service Line Manager at FLS
New FLS NexGen polyurethane changes the game in screen media
11th February 2025

After a rigorous three year testing period, FLS used Electra Mining 2024 to officially launch its NexGen polyurethane, a heavy duty and hard wearing screen panel for large particle applications.... 


Historic Kleinzee Handover: Nama Khoi Local Municipality and De Beers Finalize Landmark Agreement
Historic Kleinzee Handover: Nama Khoi Local Municipality and De Beers Finalize Landmark Agreement
10th February 2025

The Nama Khoi Local Municipality (NKLM) and De Beers Consolidated Mines Proprietary Limited (DBCM) have successfully concluded the transfer of municipal responsibilities for Kleinzee from DBCM to... 


Upskilled workers add value to maintenance teams
Upskilled workers add value to maintenance teams
7th February 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Maintenance costs, which are traditionally grudge expenses for businesses or industrial operations, can be kept to a minimum by ensuring that maintenance crews are properly... 


The Toyo Heavy Duty Slurry Pump, available from IPR (Integrated Pump Rental), is a benchmark in marine and mining dredging
Toyo Heavy Duty Slurry Pump: benchmark for marine and mining dredging applications
5th February 2025

Dredging operations, whether in marine or mining environments, demand robust and reliable equipment engineered to withstand tough and abrasive conditions. Among the most trusted solutions in this... 


Schneider Electric South Africa relaunches legacy access control systems as a new modern, integrated platform
4th February 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has relaunched its comprehensive access control platform to help customers upgrade from... 


Built for durability, Tru-Trac’s EXHD Impact Idler Bed tackles the toughest conditions
Transforming Conveyor efficiency: Tru-Trac’s EXHD Dynamic Impact Idler Bed
4th February 2025

Conveyor belts are crucial components in mining and heavy aggregate handling operations, where efficiency and reliability are paramount. However, these systems often encounter significant... 


At Mining Indaba, SMB and the SMB-Winning Consortium unveil their vison for the future of Guinea's mining sector
4th February 2025

SMB (Société minière de Boké) and the SMB-Winning Consortium are pleased announce their participation in Africa's largest annual mining industry event: Mining Indaba, taking place from February 3... 


The 2025 Doha International Diamond & Gem Conference: a defining moment for Qatar’s luxury and gemstone industry
4th February 2025

The Doha International Diamond & Gem Conference concluded on January 31st, marking a pivotal moment in Qatar’s journey toward becoming a new hub for luxury, trade, and innovation in the diamond and... 


Elihle Obi appointed to Schneider Electric’s Board of Directors
Elihle Obi appointed to Schneider Electric’s Board of Directors
3rd February 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa has welcomed Elihle Obi to its Board of Directors following her appointment as Global Marketing Director: Anglophone Africa in June 2024. Obi’s portfolio also... 


Safety is at the core of Murray & Roberts Cementation’s extensive range of training interventions in shaft sinking and trackless mining
Underground opportunities emerge as open pits mature
3rd February 2025

With many open pit mines in Southern Africa reaching maturity, the scope for underground mining promises to create new opportunities for shaft sinking and underground mining specialists. As a... 


GMG SAIMM Forum Explores the Future of Mining
3rd February 2025

( Virtual Showroom )The mining industry is at a pivotal moment, with innovation and sustainability no longer optional but essential for its future. The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) and The... 


BMG at Mining Indaba 2025
BMG at Mining Indaba 2025
3rd February 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) BMG is participating at the Mining Indaba 2025, which takes place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 3 to 6 February. “In line with the theme of this... 


A Ray of Yellow in a Black Sky-  PYRUM & VEGA partner for Sustainable Tyre Recycling
A Ray of Yellow in a Black Sky- PYRUM & VEGA partner for Sustainable Tyre Recycling
31st January 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) PYRUM Innovations is based in Saarland, Germany and has set the tyre recycling process ablaze with its innovative approach to repurposing old tyres into valuable raw materials... 


The Godwin BD150 Dri-Prime® Pump is a highly efficient, versatile dewatering solution designed for a wide range of applications
Power-Packed Godwin BD150 dewatering pump
31st January 2025

The Godwin BD150 Dri-Prime® Pump represents the latest innovation in multipurpose dewatering solutions, designed to meet the needs of a wide range of applications. Whether for construction,... 


From left : PC Kruger, Business Line Manager Crushing at Sandvik Rock Processing, Jaco Benade, Distributor Manager at Sandvik Rock Processing and Stephen Smith, Managing Director of S&R Enterprises in front of the first Sandvik unit sold by the newly appointed distributor
Sandvik Rock Processing signs distributorship agreement with S&R Enterprises
31st January 2025

Sandvik Rock Processing customers in the Southern African aggregate and construction industry can look forward to a new era following the appointment of a dedicated distributor, S&R Enterprises, to... 


Mines and Money Miami
Mines and Money Miami
30th January 2025

Mines and Money Miami, a key event for the mining industry, will take place on February 21-22, 2025, at the James L. Knight Center. This event brings together decision-makers from mining companies,... 


During the facility tour, graduates had the opportunity to interact with staff and see various operations in action
Weir invests in future through process and applications academy
30th January 2025

Testament to Weir’s dedication to shaping the future of mining through knowledge, the company has invested in its new Process and Applications Academy, a training programme designed to give... 


A silver lining for South Africa’s ferroalloys sector
30th January 2025

South Africa is on the cusp of reviving its ferroalloys industry, but its progress depends on several reforms, including affordable electricity and fixing the country's logistics bottlenecks.... 


Surge in streaming and alternative funding for African miners
28th January 2025

"Traditional financing of new ventures in the African mining sector has become increasingly challenging over the past decade," says Wildu du Plessis, a partner at Alchemy. “A variety of non-banking... 


SA mines and construction companies migrate to replacement parts to derisk supply chains, reduce costs and boost efficiency
SA mines and construction companies migrate to replacement parts to derisk supply chains, reduce costs and boost efficiency
27th January 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Leading South African mining and construction companies are migrating away from OEM equipment parts to replacement parts of equal or better quality, allowing them to reduce... 


Schneider Electric named The World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for a second time
Schneider Electric named The World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for a second time
24th January 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been named the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation 2025 by Corporate Knightsand is the only... 


SAIMM Statement on Stilfontein Tragedy
24th January 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) The leadership of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, an independent professional institute of international standing for over 130 years, notes with... 


Debswana's Orapa Mine Hospital Takes Bold Steps to Combat Maternal Mortality in Botswana
23rd January 2025

In a landmark effort to tackle the high maternal mortality rate in Botswana, Orapa Mine Hospital has donated maternal well trays to the Boteti District Health Management Team. This initiative aims... 


Kangra delivers ambulance to Mpumalanga government
Kangra delivers ambulance to Mpumalanga government
22nd January 2025

A much-needed live-saving vehicle that will reduce emergency response time in Mkhondo was handed over to the Mpumalanga Department of Health on Tuesday, 21 January 2025.  Fitted with standard... 


UK Minister for Africa Visits Botswana's Jwaneng Mine, Highlights Strategic Partnership with Debswana
UK Minister for Africa Visits Botswana's Jwaneng Mine, Highlights Strategic Partnership with Debswana
21st January 2025

In a significant diplomatic visit, Lord Collins of Highbury, the UK Minister for Africa, toured the Jwaneng Mine, one of the world's richest diamond mines, operated by Debswana. This visit... 


Monitoring belt speed is essential for maintaining optimal flow. Accurate measurements help identify potential issues and improve overall efficiency
Overcoming sticky challenges in material transfer systems
21st January 2025

Handling sticky materials in mining and minerals processing can create significant obstacles from equipment blockages and excessive wear to increased maintenance and operational inefficiencies.... 


The WMWP features a TRIO TC 36 cone crusher designed for secondary and tertiary crushing
Rapid interest in Weir Modular Wheeled Plant concept
21st January 2025

Since its official introduction earlier this year, the Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP) has generated a lot of interest amongst customers in southern Africa. This was particularly apparent at... 


Multotec unveils containerised decanter centrifuge demonstration plant designed to separate very fine solids
Multotec unveils containerised decanter centrifuge demonstration plant designed to separate very fine solids
20th January 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Multotec is proud to announce its latest offering, a containerised demonstration plant, the TS 530L Tailings Decanter Centrifuge from its sister company Siebtechnik Tema. This... 


Japie du Plessis, Managing Director of Murray & Roberts Cementation
Murray & Roberts Cementation achieves landmark 8 Million Fatality Free Shifts
20th January 2025

Leading underground mining contractor, Murray & Roberts Cementation has reached an extraordinary milestone by achieving 8 Million Fatality Free Shifts in early January 2025. This remarkable... 


Anton Lourens, CEO of Booyco Electronics
SA experience spurs PDS expansion into Southern Africa
20th January 2025

Benefiting from South Africa’s role as a global pioneer in Proximity Detection Systems (PDS), other countries in the region are embracing this safety and monitoring technology to great effect.... 


The Doha International Diamond & Gemstone Conference (DIDGC) 2025 – A Vision for New Connections
The Doha International Diamond & Gemstone Conference (DIDGC) 2025 – A Vision for New Connections
20th January 2025

Doha is set to transform into the epicenter of the global diamond and gemstone industry with the highly anticipated Doha International Diamond & Gemstone Conference (DIDGC) 2025. This pivotal... 


Sandvik Mining South Africa’s Sustainability Manager, Jan Prinsloo
Sandvik engineers sustainability for a resilient future
16th January 2025

Sustainability is at the core of business operations for Sandvik Mining South Africa, developing innovative practices that drive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) imperatives. This means... 


The Apex Taper Trough Tracker offers fast autonomous and continuous tracking in all conditions
Leap forward in belt tracking technology
16th January 2025

To help bulk material handling operations address conveyor belt misalignments, a common issue in quarrying and mining, Tru-Trac Rollers has introduced its Apex Taper Trough Tracker, the next leap... 


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