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Decentralised drive tech specified for US manufacturer
28th July 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has secured an order to supply the latest decentralised drive technology in its Generation C range to automate a new storage and retrieval system being... 


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Local challenges hinder greener steelmaking
28th July 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

With iron-ore production having declined in South Africa over the past two years, the country faces several challenges that could hinder the realisation of establishing a greener steelmaking... 


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Kumba lowers full-year sales guidance as logistics challenges persist
25th July 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Kumba Iron Ore achieved a solid operational and financial performance for the six months ended June 30, despite ongoing logistics constraints and weak global steel demand impacting on... 


Anglo’s second-quarter production up 11%
20th July 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining company Anglo American lifted second-quarter production by 11% compared with the second quarter in 2022, reflecting the ramp-up of its new Quellaveco copper mine in Peru, which... 


BEKA Schréder OPTIWAY low-power light-emitting diode bulkhead on a white background
Local manufacturer lights up DRC mine
14th July 2023

The Kipushi mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been illuminated using an underground lighting solution made possible by South African lighting solutions manufacturer BEKA Schréder.... 


PYLON SUPPORT
When complete, the bridge will have a main span of 580 m, supported from a pair of 127-m-tall pylons
Msikaba project harnesses local steel
7th July 2023

Steel company ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is one of the suppliers to the iconic Msikaba Bridge Project, which is currently under construction near Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. The... 


COAL BOTTLENECK: Exxaro Resources has warned that coal shipments by State-owned freight logistics group Transnet in 2023 have dropped to an annualised rate of only 46.5-million tons. The figure represents a fall from the 50.4-million tons of coal transported to the Richards Bay Coal Terminal for export in 2022, already the lowest volume recorded in three decades. Exxaro attributed the slump to locomotive availability, train derailments, and instances of cable theft and vandalism. Photograph: Bloomberg
COAL BOTTLENECK
7th July 2023

Exxaro Resources has warned that coal shipments by State-owned freight logistics group Transnet in 2023 have dropped to an annualised rate of only 46.5-million tons. The figure represents a fall... 


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IEC / SANS 60439-1 and 61439-1/2/3 – Type Testing
7th July 2023

In 2003, Diesel Electric Services embarked on a project for certification to design fully compliant conventional LV switchboard assemblies that met the requirements of IEC / SANS 60439-1.  IEC /... 


Malan Scholes Attorneys director and mining lawyer Hulme Scholes.
South African regulator not doing enough to promote junior mining – mining lawyer
4th July 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The major theme of the recent Junior Indaba was the concern that the South African regulator is not doing enough to promote junior mining in South Africa. Government’s role should be to cut red... 


New system launched for large hose guidance
30th June 2023

In March, high-performance plastic products manufacturer igus launched its new E4Q e-chain with extender crossbars for the safe guidance of large hoses. The E4Q e-chain with extender crossbars is a... 


Pylon-spire construction advancing steadily at Msikaba bridge project
30th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

The pylon spires of South Africa’s Msikaba Bridge megaproject are soon to tower almost 130 m high at each side of the 197-m-deep Msikaba river gorge.  The bridge forms part of the South African... 


The Majuba power station
Thieves threaten World Bank-funded South African coal rail project
28th June 2023 By: Bloomberg

A World Bank Group-funded effort to increase train access to a power plant in South Africa’s coal-rich region has started to significantly backslide as criminals target the country’s rail system.... 


Exxaro FD Riaan Koppeschaar
Exxaro's first-half export coal sales to fall 6% on logistics challenges, low prices
27th June 2023 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Diversified resources company Exxaro Resources expects to report a 6% decrease in export coal sales volumes to 2.51-million tonnes for the six months ended June 30, compared with 2.67-million... 


Community Solar Lighting Project  
26th June 2023

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED solar lighting highmast solution as part of a Seriti community solar lighting project to the Siyanqoba and Klarinet communities in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga... 


TFR undertaking recovery efforts to restore operations on ore corridor
15th June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Rail operator Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) says urgent recovery efforts are under way to restore operations to its ore corridor, after wagons derailed in the early hours of June 14. Teams were... 


Ramping up new builds, maintenance
15th June 2023

Roads agency the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) will continue to increase road construction and maintenance across South Africa. These efforts comprise numerous projects... 


National Logistics Crisis Committee to tackle transport emergencies in parallel to reform agenda
National Logistics Crisis Committee to tackle transport emergencies in parallel to reform agenda
13th June 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC) will adopt a two-pronged approach to addressing the rail, port and road crises currently undermining growth and job creation in South Africa, whereby... 


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All-electric mixer launched, tested
9th June 2023

Global innovative and sustainable building solutions developer Holcim tested an all-electric concrete mixer truck last month. The eMixer was officially presented to the industry at international... 


Derailment, cable theft disrupts TFR's iron-ore rail corridor
6th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) on June 5 reported that its iron-ore corridor had been severely impacted on by a derailment and cable theft. TFR said 20 iron-ore loaded wagons had derailed... 


Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan
South Africa’s locomotive shortage unresolved after China visit
2nd June 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s Department of Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said he’s yet to resolve an impasse with China that’s held up the delivery of locomotives and parts essential to improving... 


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Durable drives for belt conveyor systems
2nd June 2023

Industrial equipment supplier BMG reports that its NORD Maxxdrive-XT industrial gearboxes, launched at the Electra Mining trade show in 2022, have been well received by leaders in bulk logistics,... 


Iron-ore being transported on the Sishen rail line
Operations resume after theft shut key railway serving South Africa's iron-ore exporters
1st June 2023 By: Bloomberg

Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has resumed mainline operations on its ore corridor in the Northern Cape. Operations on the rail line linking South Africa’s iron-ore hub in the Northern Cape province... 


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Smart fire-detection systems making headway
26th May 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid the emergence of Industry 4.0, the need for smarter and more proactive fire detection systems to monitor assets and mitigate fire hazards is continuously increasing. These systems have become... 


MTN GlobalConnect rebrands, partners for Pan-African terrestrial fibre project
26th May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Pan-African digital connectivity solutions company MTN GlobalConnect has rebranded as Bayobab to strengthen its commitment to digitally connecting Africa. In addition, the newly revamped company... 


Focussing energy, resources in securing S Africa’s mineral resources
Focussing energy, resources in securing S Africa’s mineral resources
15th May 2023

The second Annual Mine Security conference, hosted by women-owned Pinpoint Stewards, will take place from 21 to 22 June, 2023, at the Indaba Hotel, in Fourways, Johannesburg. The conference is... 


COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION: Construction of the Msikaba Bridge project, which is valued at R1.72-billion, is now firmly under way after being disrupted by the Covid-19 lockdowns. The 580-m span, 195-m high, cable-stay bridge is anticipated to be completed at the end of February 2025, and will be the longest cable-stay bridge in Africa. The bridge is being built near Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape, over the Msikaba gorge.The bridge forms part of the R20-billion South African National Roads Agency’s N2 Wild Coast project.
COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION
12th May 2023

Construction of the Msikaba Bridge project, which is valued at R1.72-billion, is now firmly under way after being disrupted by the Covid-19 lockdowns. The 580-m span, 195-m high, cable-stay bridge... 


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Crocodile River mine restart project, South Africa – update
12th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Eastplats has raised C$7.04-million through a rights offer to help fund its growth projects, with the Zandfontein underground project at the Crocodile River mine being a priority. 


Thew New Afton mine
Canadian mining firms recognised for excellence in sustainable mining
3rd May 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has awarded the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Excellence Awards to New Gold’s New Afton mine and Rio Tinto’s Diavik mine. New Gold and Rio Tinto's... 


Innovation in electrical termination products for the mining sector
28th April 2023

The global mining industry is facing complex challenges due to changing regulations, resource depletion and environmental impact concerns. To remain viable, the industry must adapt to new... 


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Maestro set to deliver first for Africa at Dwyka Tech*Carnival
28th April 2023

Canadian Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) device manufacturer Maestro Digital Mine will launch its MaestroFlex automated regulator to the African market when it exhibits at the Dwyka... 


TPT expects to invest just over R8-billion over the next five years
South African port operator pursuing R8bn OEM strategy in bid to bolster equipment performance
24th April 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is optimistic that its emerging strategy of entering into long-term agreements with original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for the supply and life-cycle maintenance... 


Aurubis CEO says has stopped buying copper from Russia
Aurubis CEO says has stopped buying copper from Russia
18th April 2023 By: Reuters

 Aurubis, Europe's largest copper smelter and producer, no longer buys the red metal from Russia after it let supply contracts lapse, its CEO told Reuters on Monday. Russia's invasion of Ukraine... 


MTN ‘hardening’ its sites as vandalism, theft shift from opportunistic incidents to organised criminality
14th April 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

MTN South Africa has accelerated its drive to ensure a resilient network as many of its towers are, in some cases, completely stripped, with the company spending over R1.5-billion this year. Teams... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa to announce new investment target amid confidence-sapping electricity and freight crises
12th April 2023 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa will outline what actions South Africa is taking to tackle its economically debilitating electricity crisis when he addresses investors at the fifth South African... 


Anchor block construction on Msikaba bridge nears completion
7th April 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Concor-Mota Engil Joint Venture has almost completed the four massive concrete blocks that will anchor the Msikaba bridge in place. Concor project director Laurence Savage says the blocks... 


Seacom goes live on Equiano cable, providing latency speeds of 110 ms between South Africa and Europe
7th April 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications and managed services provider Seacom has gone live on Google’s Equiano subsea cable following its landing in Cape Town, in August 2022. Seacom’s services through the cable, which... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu.
South Africa will overcome its rail and electricity problems, Menar MD predicts
27th March 2023 By: Martin Creamer

At the end of the day, South Africa will overcome its rail transport and electricity availability issues, and confidence in both Transnet and Eskom will be fully restored, Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu... 


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South Africa’s musts: fix Eskom, boost renewables, extend grid, restore rail, defeat crime
24th March 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Turning energy and logistics threats into opportunities is a must for all South Africans during this tough time in the country's history. South Africans must show unyielding determination the... 


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Power outages dimming water supply efficiency
17th March 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Purification works and booster stations are expected to be exempt from loadshedding; however, the recent power outages across bulk water utility Rand Water’s entire value chain have created... 


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Wolfsberg lithium project, Austria
10th March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated definitive feasibility study has determined that the proposed mine could produce 8 800 t/y in the base case. 


Man with white hard hat operating Kito RX wire rope hoist in an industrial plant.
First wire rope hoist ordered
3rd March 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Mining infrastructure systems supplier Becker Mining South Africa has sold its first Kito RX wire rope hoist to a processing plant in Rustenburg, in the North West, after launching the range in... 


A Stahl crane equipped with an igus energy chain system
Setting a new standard for crane cable guides
3rd March 2023

Vereeniging-based crane manufacturer Stahl Cranes & Hoists is shifting its Jib crane cable management systems from festoons and pulleys to reliable and snag-free energy chain systems from... 


Msikaba bridge construction slated for completion by end of 2024 
3rd March 2023 By: Irma Venter

Construction of the Msikaba cable-stayed bridge near Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape, should be complete in the last quarter of next year.  Work on the project, which forms part of the N2 Wild... 


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