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Dry-ice blasting service provider underscores advantages of dry ice blast cleaning
Dry-ice blasting service provider underscores advantages of dry ice blast cleaning
2nd September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Similar to sand blasting, bead blasting or soda blasting, dry ice blasting service provider Dry Ice Blasting Services underscores the advantages to dry ice blast cleaning, which it says is “not... 


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Allbro discusses innovations for the future ahead of EMA 2022
1st September 2022

The world has changed over the last three years. Global trade has fragmented, posing new challenges for manufacturers. The distribution of technology has spread significantly in the last ten years. 


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KonNx portfolio ensures constant connection, safety
26th August 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

In an effort to ensure constant connection between power cables, the relevant equipment and electricity, high voltage cable coupler manufacturer KonNx designs, manufactures and distributes high and... 


How best to apply Ex classifications to mining plants
26th August 2022

Many mining plant operators are unsure of how their plants should be classified in terms of the Ex classifications. “Pratley has developed extensive expertise in the demands placed on electrical... 


Telkom triggers legal and structural separation of Openserve
19th August 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications firm Telkom Group has approved the legal and structural separation of wholesale network infrastructure provider Openserve, effective September 1. This is in line with the group’s... 


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Exxaro's half-year earnings soar 147% to R10bn
18th August 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified resources group Exxaro on Thursday reported increased half-year revenue, earnings and sufficient cash flow to fund capital expenditure and dividends. Group earnings before interest tax... 


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Transnet security guards to be made peace officers
16th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has given approval for State-owned Transnet’s security officers to be granted peace officer status as Gazetted on August 5, elevating them... 


SA coal exports to Europe surge, shipments to Asia decline
15th August 2022 By: Reuters

South Africa's coal sales to Europe rose eight-fold during the first half of 2022 compared with last year as demand for the fossil fuel surged ahead of a ban on Russian coal, Thungela Resources... 


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ArcelorMittal to seek access to rail network amid a collapse in Transnet service
12th August 2022 By: Terence Creamer

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has confirmed that it will seek to secure third-party access to Transnet’s rail network as part of efforts to stabilise the logistics involved in supplying key raw... 


South Africa, Botswana agree to boost rail link
5th August 2022 By: Donna Slater

South Africa and Botswana have agreed, in principle, on joint development initiatives to be implemented by Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and Botswana Rail (BR), to improve trade between the two... 


BMW adds i4 and iX3 to local EV portfolio, mulling electrified vehicle production at Rosslyn
5th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

BMW Group South Africa (BMW SA) has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) range with the addition of the i4 and iX3. The BMW i4 is a four-door gran coupé and the German carmaker’s first purely... 


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Purpose-built drive solutions for African mining
29th July 2022

Motors and drives original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) SEW-EURODRIVE notes the completion of the new multimillion local assembly facility in Johannesburg has resulted in lead time advantages.  The... 


An iron-ore train
ArcelorMittal to seek access to rail network amid a collapse in Transnet service
28th July 2022 By: Terence Creamer

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has confirmed that it will seek to secure third-party access to Transnet’s rail network as part of efforts to stabilise the logistics involved in supplying key raw... 


A specialist rotary (SR) series of 220 V ultra-compact, variable speed drive , tank-mounted screw compressors standing alone on display
Supplier receives stock for distribution
15th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Local compressed-air solutions distributor Tru Compressor Solutions is geared to supply manufacturer Detroit Air’s new specialist rotary (SR) series of 220 V ultra-compact, variable speed drive... 


Driver assistance system wins accolade
15th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

SynapCAM has clinched the top spot in the Automechanika Johannesburg 2022 Innovation Awards. The product was designed and developed in the US and South Africa by Synap, and launched on the local... 


First ever battery-electric surface drill rig field tested in Swedish quarry
14th July 2022

Epiroc has entered an agreement with Skanska Industrial Solutions AB to trial the first ever tophammer battery-electric rig in Sweden. This trial marks a significant milestone in the journey... 


Purpose-built drive solutions for African mining
11th July 2022

Johannesburg, South Africa : SEW-EURODRIVE’s National Sales and Marketing Manager, Jonathan McKey highlights some of the company’s customised solutions for the African mining industry and the lead... 


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Eastplats positions new mining method to reopen CRM before year-end
8th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

Having completed a new long-term plan and mine redesign study, JSE- and TSX-listed midtier platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Eastplats envisages restarting mining operations at its flagship PGMs... 


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Pumpkin Hollow copper project, US – update
8th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Nevada Copper has suspended most mining activities at its Pumpkin Hollow underground mine. 


Cable theft disrupts coal deliveries by rail to Majuba power station
6th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Cable theft has critically constrained the delivery of coal by rail to the Majuba power station, as the portion of the rail network owned by State-owned power utility Eskom that feeds directly into... 


Coal being transported to port by TFR
TFR offers deed of amendment to lift force majeure on coal exporters
6th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) is encouraging coal export parties to sign a deed of amendment for the remaining term of a long-term agreement, which expires in March 2024, to lift its... 


Exxaro highlights strong European coal demand, while local rail challenges persist
Exxaro highlights strong European coal demand, while local rail challenges persist
30th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified mining and energy group Exxaro Resources says high-quality thermal coal remains significantly in demand as the Russia/Ukraine war persists. The company reported in a pre-close... 


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Illegal mining brazenness a significant concern to legitimate industry
29th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Minerals Council South Africa legal deputy head Mxolisi Ngubane says that, although the prevalence of illegal mining is not new, the brazenness and evolving nature at which operations are taking... 


Jupiter’s manganese subsidiary delivers A$58m Ebitda in the first quarter
28th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines’ 49.9%-owned subsidiary Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining has reported production of 883 000 t from the Tshipi Borwa manganese mine, in South Africa’s Northern Cape province,... 


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Strong investment case for country’s mining sector, but issues must be addressed
21st June 2022

There are a myriad of opportunities that can be capitalised on in South Africa’s mining sector and there has been notable progress in improving the state of the industry; however, to further... 


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Increased interest in gas-powered generators
17th June 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Since the lifting of the own-generation licence threshold to 100 MW, interest in using gas for embedded power generation has increased significantly, says gas engine and hybrid power plant... 


Europe imports more South African coal as Russian ban looms
Europe imports more South African coal as Russian ban looms
15th June 2022 By: Reuters

European countries, scrambling to secure alternatives to Russian coal, imported 40% more coal from South Africa's main export hub in the first five months of this year than over the whole of 2021,... 


a black electrical junction box made of tough, corrosion-resistant engineering plastic by Pratley
Cost-effective electrical termination solutions for construction industry
10th June 2022

Industrial products and adhesives manufacturer Pratley offers a range of cost-effective electrical solutions available to assist contractors in a recovering construction industry. “It is important... 


Image of Pumpkin Hollow project site
Pumpkin Hollow copper project, US – update
10th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Nevada Copper has started cutting back on costs, including reducing its contractor workforce, after its Pumpkin Hollow underground copper mine encountered operational and geotechnical challenges. 


Moody’s raises alarm on Transnet, puts it on notice for downgrade
9th June 2022 By: News24Wire

The credit ratings agency Moody's has placed most of Transnet’s credit ratings on review for a downgrade. Moody’s says it has become increasingly concerned over the Transnet's exposure to weak... 


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Transnet increasing rail and port capacity allocation for emerging miners
30th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

To reduce barriers to entry, improve the ease of doing business and support transformation of the mining sector, measures are to be implemented to increase rail and port capacity allocation for... 


Minerals Council CEO Roger Baxter
Minerals Council re-elects VPs, Mantashe chastises harsh critics of the State
25th May 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Minerals Council South Africa has re-elected Kumba Iron Ore CEO Themba Mkhwanazi, Harmony Gold CEO Peter Steenkamp and Northam Platinum CEO Paul Dunne to serve as VPs for another year. The... 


Efficient, fast, accurate, clean and safe drilling with Epiroc HRD100 Hydraulic Rock Drill
24th May 2022

Epiroc continues its proud reputation for setting the global industry benchmark in the design, manufacture and supply of high quality machines and equipment for mining, infrastructure and natural... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel
Forum set up to improve cooperation between Eskom, Transnet and domestic industrialists
20th May 2022 By: Terence Creamer

A new forum comprising Eskom, Transnet and domestic industrialists is to be established to improve collaboration between the two large infrastructure-focused State-owned companies and domestic... 


Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan
Gordhan reports yet another sabotage incident at Hendrina power station
20th May 2022 By: Terence Creamer

A day after Eskom confirmed incidents of sabotage at its Tutuka power station, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan alleged that another incident of sabotage had taken place at the Hendrina... 


An image of GED Africa Tamás Jászberényi and DRC Infrastructure Minister Gizaro Muvuni Alexis shaking hands during the signing ceremony
Significant infrastructure agreement signed
20th May 2022

Project management firm GED Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Ministry of Infrastructure, and DRC building firm Agence Congolaise des Grands Travaux finalised the 25-year concession... 


The role of condition monitoring in optimising performance and safety in the mining sector
12th May 2022

Mining reserves in South Africa are vast. According to statistics from the South African Department of Mineral Resources and the US Geological Survey our ore reserves amount to a value of more than... 


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South Africa keen to harness hydrogen economy opportunities, President Ramaphosa tells Indaba
10th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

It was just amazing to see the innovation that the mining industry is capable of scaling up, President Cyril Ramaphosa told the Investing in African Mining Indaba in his enthusiastic address on... 


Gangs stealing cables miles underground torment South African platinum mines
9th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

South African miners are battling a growing threat miles underground in the world’s deepest platinum shafts: Gangs stealing copper cables and disrupting operations. Enticed by high copper prices,... 


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As drone deployment continues to expand, miners unearth whole-of-mine uses
6th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

The use of drones and ground-based robotics is evolving to such an extent locally that various companies are using them in all aspects of their operations, which is resulting in “bun fights” about... 


Equiano cable lands in Nigeria
6th May 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Google and its cable landing partner WIOCC have landed the Equiano subsea cable in Lagos, Nigeria. The cable, named after Nigerian-born writer and abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, will become a... 


Pylon legs at N2 Msikaba Bridge project hydraulically jacked apart
6th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Msikaba Bridge project notched up an engineering milestone this month, when the south pylon legs were hydraulically jacked apart. The 580-m-long, stay cable bridge – which will span the... 


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As drone deployment continues to expand, miners unearth whole-of-mine uses
6th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

The use of drones and ground-based robotics is evolving to such an extent locally that various companies are using them in all aspects of their operations, which is resulting in “bun fights” about... 


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