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90 Wacker Neuson RD7 machines to help roll out sustainable community growth
12th July 2022

Wacker Neuson, a global pace-setting light and compact equipment manufacturer, recently delivered 90 RD7 pedestrian dual-vibration rollers to a state-owned enterprise based in Pretoria. The... 


Firm puzzles out Chile project’s geology
8th July 2022

Mineral exploration and development company Montero in its blog last month noted that it is assembling the geological puzzle of its Avispa copper project thorough its exploration work. According to... 


CASH CONSTRAINTS
Limited financial resources and rapidly ageing road infrastructure make it challenging to carry out all maintenance activities
Maintenance of ageing road network a top priority – JRA
24th June 2022 By: Tracy Klückow

The deterioration of Johannesburg’s roads is a key concern in terms of the general maintenance of the city, with inclement weather, vandalism and theft, as well as ageing infrastructure, the key... 


Candidacy programme puts young women on upward path at AECOM
21st June 2022

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) on 23 June, trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM is showcasing its candidacy mentoring programme. The programme plays a... 


Mark Dytor AECI CE
AECI lifts 2021 revenue, records lowest total recordable incident rate
2nd March 2022 By: Donna Slater

JSE-listed chemicals group AECI increased its revenue by 8% year-on-year to R26.05-billion in 2021 and declared a total ordinary dividend of R6.85 a share – up 20% year-on-year. The company... 


Road tech can improve road longevity, safety
10th December 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Engineering consultancy WSP has incorporated technologies that compensate for the potential longer time span between maintenance interventions for the rehabilitation of a 27 km section of road in... 


Image of a BMG worker conducting maintenance, specification
Chain and sprockets offer cost savings on power transmission
12th November 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s total plant management solutions encompass a technical advisory service for maintenance programmes that includes correct chain and sprocket selection, a... 


An image of the digital design of the national route 3 project Mappings
Innovation implemented in road project
29th October 2021 By: Anna Moross

Consulting engineers firm WSP has used not only innovative technology in the upgrading of the National Route 3 (N3) project but also aims to ensure the use of sustainable materials throughout... 


An image of the demonstration project evaluating the feasibility of using waste plastic in road construction
Waste material used in roads construction
29th October 2021 By: Anna Moross

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has been involved in several new research initiatives geared towards providing alternative waste material products for use by the road... 


An image of Marshall Muthen WSP in Africa’s highways, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and rail director
New methods, technology key in driving net zero goal
22nd October 2021 By: Anna Moross

The South African road infrastructure and construction industry can learn from international markets and apply several key lessons on its journey to achieving the goal of net zero, ensuring a... 


AfriSam's rock solid foundation for quality aggregates
4th October 2021

With a heritage spanning more than eight decades, AfriSam’s footprint of quarries nationwide is supported by quality systems that ensure customers reliability and consistency of aggregate supply.... 


A photo of Pilot Crushtec Africa sales manager Fernando Abelho
Rubble recycling not seen as economically viable
24th September 2021 By: Darren Parker

The recycling of construction and demolition materials in South Africa is behind the global curve, partly because it is generally not viewed as economically viable by the vast majority of local... 


AfriSam upgrades crushing technology with Metso C120
21st September 2021

Leveraging new-generation crushing technology to optimise uptime at its Pietermaritzburg quarry, AfriSam will be installing a Metso C120 jaw crusher supplied by South African distributor Pilot... 


New ultra-high-pressure hose from Parker extends service life in water-jetting applications
16th September 2021

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, is launching PFX30-05, a DN8 ultra-high-pressure hose that offers improved service life in industrial water-jetting/blasting... 


Smith Power Equipment BOMAG equipment on construction site
Equipment supplier distributes compaction range to local market
30th July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Compaction technology manufacturer Bomag has entrusted local equipment supplier Smith Power Equipment to distribute its light compaction equipment range in South Africa and selected cross-border... 


N4 Kaapmuiden-to-Kaalrug project 75% complete
30th July 2021 By: Irma Venter

Trans African Concessions (TRAC) expects to complete the major upgrade between Kaapmuiden and Kaalrug, in the Nkomazi region, on the N4 Toll Route, by October.  The toll road concessionaire says... 


BOMAG GmbH appoints Kemach Equipment as the new dealer for South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland
22nd June 2021

Effective 01 August 2021, construction equipment manufacturer BOMAG GmbH, based in Boppard Germany, has appointed Kemach Equipment as its new dealer for South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland. The... 


Canadian oil sands producers announce net-zero ambition
Canadian oil sands producers announce net-zero ambition
9th June 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada’s major oil sands producers on Wednesday announced an alliance to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from oil sands operations by 2050. The initiative, which is a collaboration... 


PORTABLE FISHER AIR SEPARATOR UNIT
Waterless classification system used on quarries
Air classifiers replacing wet classification in quarries
4th June 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Pressure on the quarrying industry and mining sector to reduce water consumption is at an all-time high, resulting in an increased shift towards quarries’ moving away from wet classification... 


Ceenex helps accelerate South Africa’s digital transformation for economic growth and improved livelihoods through comprehensive telecommunication expertise
28th May 2021

Ceenex, a leading independent management, technology, and engineering consultancy, continues to play a large part in enabling the implementation of new telecommunications infrastructure to improve... 


Oil sector gets surprise boost in Biden plan
Oil sector gets surprise boost in Biden plan
1st April 2021 By: Bloomberg

President Joe Biden, who made clean energy a core tenet of his campaign, plans to set off one more oil-sector boom before shadows descend on fossil fuels. In a $2.25-trillion infrastructure... 


AECI CEO Mark Dytor
AECI sets 2025 sustainability targets
26th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Chemicals group AECI has set itself six group-specific sustainability targets for 2025, as shared in the company’s first-ever sustainability report published on March 26. The sustainability... 


AECI CEO Mark Dytor
AECI’s diversification strategy helped to deliver solid 2020 performance amid challenging year
24th February 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed chemicals group AECI has declared a final cash dividend of 470c apiece for the year ended December 31, 2020, despite a 55% year-on-year decrease in profit from operations to... 


Hot water borehole solution for Ethiopian roadwork
17th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Tackling challenging applications is all in a day’s work for Grundfos and a recent installation in an extremely hot and dry area of desert in Ethiopia is allowing a road construction project to... 


Lubricants offered for high temperatures
5th February 2021

Lubrication products used in certain applications are subjected to much harsher conditions or higher temperatures than others. This is why lubrication specialist Lubrication Engineers (LE) believes... 


Raubex
Raubex
29th January 2021

Firmly entrenched as an Africa-based diversified heavy engineering company, Raubex Group continues to excel as a world-class player in the heavy construction sector, with a focus on infrastructure... 


Specialist lubricant for high-temperature applications
Specialist lubricant for high-temperature applications
1st December 2020

Lubrication products used in certain applications are subjected to much harsher conditions or higher temperatures than others. By choosing products specifically designed for challenging... 


RTEX PNEUMATIC BREAKERS 
The breakers have a breaking power that matches much heavier top class 30 to 35 kg breakers
Pneumatic breakers increase efficiency and productivity
27th November 2020

The powerful, lightweight and ergonomic RTEX and TEX pneumatic breaker ranges from industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco exemplify abalance between high performance and high comfort, says... 


CSIR and asphalt industry construct test road using local fillers, recycled tyres
27th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and private company Much Asphalt have successfully constructed a section of road using locally available micro-fillers and recycled tyres.... 


Bobcat planers at the cutting-edge of road construction projects
12th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

More manoeuvrable than dedicated planers and cost-effective to maintain, Bobcat planer attachments are being deployed on many road-rehabilitation and maintenance projects in the country. This... 


Bobcat planers at the cutting-edge of road construction projects
11th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

More manoeuvrable than dedicated planers and cost-effective to maintain, Bobcat planer attachments are being deployed on many road-rehabilitation and maintenance projects in the country. This... 


Altus secures royalty, upfront and future payment agreements for Côte d'Ivoire gold projects
16th September 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V- and Aim-listed Altus Strategies has signed purchase and sales, and net smelter return royalty (NSR), agreements with TSX-V-listed Stellar Africa Gold. This relates to Altus selling its... 


GAINING MOMENTUM 
The number of Astec-manufactured machines operating successfully in the aggregate and mining space in Zimbabwe is also building customer confidence
Specialist completes crushing plant equipment delivery
4th September 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Mining and quarrying equipment specialist Astec Industries Inc has completed a significant export order for a new aggregate crushing plant in Harare, Zimbabwe – through its regional office in... 


GETTING IT SORTED 
The majority of construction materials can be sorted and cleaned mechanically either before or during demolition activities
Construction rubble is functional, says demolition expert
31st July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

While a large proportion of demolition and construction rubble is allocated to registered landfill sites, it is critical to note that this material is often used to rehabilitate the landfill sites,... 


AECI CEO Mark Dytor
AECI still turns healthy profit, dividend owing to a robust response plan
29th July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed chemicals group AECI has declared a gross interim cash dividend of 100c apiece for the six months ended June 30, owing to its well managed cash resources and despite the negative effects... 


Chryso products used in award winning battery park project
3rd July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

CHRYSO’s significant contribution to the successful execution of the award-winning Battery Park project highlights its commitment to provide a comprehensive range of products which optimise the... 


Raubex divisions see return to profitability
29th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Infrastructure development and construction materials supply group Raubex managed to maintain sufficient capacity to participate in any improvement in the sector, while simultaneously undertaking... 


DIG A LITTLE DEEPER 
The environmental aspects of concrete parking lots, should not be overlooked
More to concrete parking lots than meets the eye
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Concrete offers several major advantages when building parking areas, says industry body The Concrete Institute (TCI) MD Bryan Perrie. 


OLI South Africa
OLI South Africa
3rd April 2020

Making business simpler for customers, while going global with a first-class product, has proved successful in establishing industrial vibration technology company OLI as the world’s top-selling... 


The global oil market is broken, drowning in crude nobody needs
30th March 2020 By: Bloomberg

The global oil market is broken, overwhelmed by an unmanageable surplus as virus lockdowns cascade through the world’s largest economies. Onshore tanks in many markets are full, forcing traders to... 


Precast concrete helps fast-track strategic platinum mine link
17th March 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Construction of a new access road to Marula Platinum Mine on the Eastern Limb of the Bushveld Complex in Limpopo is nearing completion. Jointly funded by Marula Platinum Mine and Roads Agency... 


MOBILE JAW CRUSHER
The compact, mobile jaw crushers in the range are suited to contract mining and small to medium-sized operations
Pilot Crushtec launches compact mobile crushing, screening equipment from Metso
6th March 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Mining and quarrying equipment specialist Pilot Crushtec launched a new range from mining equipment manufacturer Metso’s mobile and compact crushing and screening equipment last month that is well... 


AECI CEO Mark Dytor
AECI’s Mining Solutions business boosts group profitability in 2019
25th February 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed chemicals manufacturer AECI reported growth in all its operating segments in the year ended December 31, and managed to achieve 10% growth in its headline earnings per share (HEPS).... 


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