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Covid-19 preventing shareholders from attending Anglo AGM
7th April 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Shareholders will not be permitted to attend this year’s annual general meeting (AGM) of Anglo American because of Covid-19 restrictions – but they have been invited to submit questions in advance... 


WIDE SCOPE
SMS group will present solutions for the full range of manufacturing materials for tube and wire products
Company to present innovations at trade fair
20th March 2020

Metallurgical industry plant and integrated systems provider SMS group will present its new plant concepts and innovations at the Tube and Wire Trade Fair taking place from March 30 to April 3,... 


Gamsberg smelter project, South Africa
Gamsberg smelter project, South Africa
24th January 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Black Mountain is proposing to build an electrolytic zinc smelter for treating concentrates from the recently commissioned Gamsberg ore concentrator plant.  


MORE THAN JUST A METAL
Copper is more than just a mined metal – it not only provides jobs but also promotes a higher standard of living
Recent developments bode well for copper, copper alloys
6th December 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Several developments are making copper and copper alloys increasingly important, says metallurgical industry plant and integrated systems provider SMS group. 


SYTAGS
SYTAGS
6th December 2019

Spicer Young Tool and Gauge supplies (SYTAGS) importer of special Engineering supplies and know specializing in Broach manufacture for the Automotive and Mining sector. Established in 1998 Peter... 


Company to unpack copper wire rod plant at inaugural wire conference
8th November 2019 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Metallurgical industry plant and integrated systems provider SMS group will present its modular compacROD copper wire rod plant during the inaugural Africa Wire, Cable & Tube Conference, for which... 


Metals sector in costly battle to turn green
25th October 2019 By: Reuters

Metals producers, from miners to smelters, are grappling with increasingly tough and costly environmental demands imposed by banks seeking cleaner investments. While the transition may prove... 


Rio's Canadian operations get certified
24th September 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto’s Canadian aluminium operations have been extended with the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s (ASI) Chain of Custody certification, reinforcing the miner’s commitment... 


Gold holds line near $1 500 as central bank titans decide policy
18th September 2019 By: Bloomberg

Gold investors have gone into wait-and-see mode ahead of an expected interest rate reduction by the Federal Reserve later on Wednesday that will kick off a busy round of policy decisions from... 


CSIR setting up a reference smart factory to stimulate local manufacturing
13th September 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is going to set up a National Reference Smart Factory on its main campus in Pretoria/Tshwane. This will play a key part in achieving a... 


GLOBOID GEAR SET
A virtual image of the gear geometry
Local complex-geometry globoid gears for hot-rolled steel plant
6th September 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Local precision engineering company Venter Consulting Engineers has completed two complex geometry globoid gear sets for Italian metal industry equipment manufacturer Danieli, says Venter... 


Genuine parts mean guaranteed results – Pilot Crushtec saves you fixing problems and increases production
26th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

It goes without saying that everyone loves a short-term gain. This is especially true in the current economic climate where everyone is trying to shave a bit from their operating expenses. An easy... 


Energy efficient lighting solutions showcased
23rd August 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder will launch its latest energy efficient light-emitting-diode (LED) highbay lighting solution and introduce its extensive LED bulkhead and floodlighting range at... 


Tech provider upgrades control at Mozal Aluminium
9th August 2019

Industrial automation and information technology provider Rockwell Automation has migrated the control systems at mining and metals company South32’s Mozal Aluminium project’s furnace assembly and... 


Not Just Any Pump Will Do For A Filter Press
2nd August 2019

The role of a filter press in recovering valuable saleable product makes it an important consideration for a mine operator, and just as important is the selection of the most appropriate pump for... 


BUILD A BRIDGE 
The Formtex CPF liners reduce the formation of blowholes and other blemishes on concrete surfaces
Concrete enhancement in harbour infrastructure
2nd August 2019

Geosynthetics solutions company Fibertex encompasses controlled permeability formwork (CPF) liners – Formtex CPF liners – designed for concrete surface enhancement in harbour infrastructure projects. 


Global Gold
Global Gold
26th July 2019

Global Gold is a proudly South African company that focuses on beneficiating and distributing Africa’s precious and non-precious metals. Established in 1992, most of Global Gold’s highly skilled... 


SMS Group
SMS Group
19th July 2019

SMS group is a global, leading partner for the metals industry. Headquartered in Germany, established since 1871, quality and innovation is in our DNA. As a single source systems and processing... 


Coal India starts financial year with flat production growth
10th July 2019 By: Ajoy K Das

Coal India Limited (CIL) has recorded almost flat growth in production during April to June, putting under a cloud the government’s ambitious target for the miner to achieve an 8.5% growth for the... 


Triton welcomes new cornerstone investor
28th June 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

China’s Jinan Hi-Tech is set to invest A$19.5-million into ASX-listed Triton Minerals through a share placement and the acquisition of shareholder Shandong Tianye Mining’s 19.3% stake in the... 


Global Gold
Global Gold
28th June 2019

Global Gold is a proudly South African company that focuses on beneficiating and distributing Africa’s precious and non-precious metals. Established in 1992, most of Global Gold’s highly skilled... 


PHILIPPA RODSETH
A skilled workforce that can benefit from innovation and investments in new technologies is key to driving manufacturing competitiveness
Machine tools sector preparing local manufacturing for 4IR
7th June 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Technological advancements in the local machine tools industry will help grow South Africa’s struggling manufacturing sector, says corporate association of manufacturers Manufacturing Circle (MC)... 


ESLI BANTJES
Recent investments has resulted in the company controlling all the processes required to meet client requirements
South African foundry aims to become one-stop shop
31st May 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

South African foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie has extended its service offering by adding a new graphite facility to its production line having acquired a new graphite carbon refractory... 


WINNING CAST Weir Minerals Africa’s Isando foundry is capable of producing castings of up to 1 t
Best practice systems underpin company’s local manufacturing
17th May 2019

Maintaining world class operational efficiencies at its manufacturing facilities in South Africa is one of the factors that has allowed mining equipment supplier Weir Minerals Africa to expand its... 


Playing field not level for local valves manufacturers
17th May 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Although the Department of Trade and Industry encourages investment in locally manufactured products, this has proven to be a challenge for local valves manufacturers, as companies still prefer to... 


Elmacast Engineering
Elmacast Engineering
17th May 2019

Elmacast Engineering, a proud Level-2 broad-based black economic-empowerment company, has been under new management and ownership since 2018. The company now specialises in high-precision chrome... 


Platinum miners brace for labour clash in early Ramaphosa test
Platinum miners brace for labour clash in early Ramaphosa test
14th May 2019 By: Bloomberg

When the world’s biggest platinum miners sit down with labour unions this month to negotiate a three-year wage deal, it could prove an early test of Cyril Ramaphosa’s new presidency in South... 


'Require, not ask' for women in mining, urges ex-Anglo chief
9th May 2019 By: Reuters

Mining is not only for men. Companies have to do more to push gender diversity, according to Cynthia Carroll, former CEO of Anglo American. “Companies should require, not ask that executives... 


Drives range ensures efficiency in sewage treatment applications
26th April 2019

Technical solutions provider BMG’s  NORD drives range is designed for optimum efficiency in sewage treatment applications. “NORD range, which consist of unicase helical shaft mounted geared motors,... 


Elmacast Engineering- Invests R134 million into autonomous upgrades in foundry
Elmacast Engineering- Invests R134 million into autonomous upgrades in foundry
25th April 2019

Elmacast Engineering (PTY) LTD, a foundry situated in Springs, South Africa, has recently completed phase one of its expansion project which entailed the installation of 4 new induction furnaces,... 


PRECISION PLANNING Johnson Crane Hire heavy lift and support cranes were used for the installation at height of heavy equipment, requiring precision planning and lifting on a confined site
Holistic approach to lifting projects saves time, money
19th April 2019 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Germiston-based mobile crane hire company Johnson Crane Hire tells Engineering News that the heavy lifting capacity of the company’s modern mobile crane is transforming industrial project roll-out.... 


NICHE MARKET
Thos Begbie has new products pending further investigation and studies that could present the opportunity to produce unique components for the steel industry, particularly blast furnaces
South African foundry involved in product development
18th April 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

South Africa-based foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie is developing a critical furnace component as part of a cooperation agreement with a major Canada-based consulting firm. Thos Begbie... 


Culverts An Integral Component For Water, Road And Mining Infrastructure Projects
25th March 2019

The main function of culverts is to manage the flow of water from one side to the other of an ‘obstruction’. This can be a road, railroad, trail or other structure constructed in either the natural... 


Culverts an integral component for water, road and mining infrastructure projects
19th March 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The main function of culverts is to manage the flow of water from one side to the other of an ‘obstruction’. This can be a road, railroad, trail or other structure constructed in either the natural... 


INTERNATIONAL STAGE
Thos Begbie exhibiting at an international trade means exposure for South Africa and strengthens international trade relations
Thos Begbie branches out into Zambia, builds local skills
8th March 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie has completed the registration of the company for its new branch in Zambia, which it plans to officially open later this year. “We have secured a... 


SERVICE OFFERING
The acquisition will enhance the company’s service offering and broadens BMG’s product range
BMG procures foundry to enhance its services
8th March 2019

Technical solutions provider BMG is now a major player in the foundry industry after its acquisition of the iron foundry Rustenburg Engineering and Joerg Foundry last year. “This strategic... 


MANSHIL SINGH
SMS group is working on several project opportunities spanning various market segments of the company
SMS group helping clients understand benefit of digitalisation
1st March 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

The South African arm of Germany-based metallurgical plant and rolling-mill technology provider SMS has developed strategies for advancing digitalisation in the steel industry. It is assisting... 


CSIR to showcase new technology at show
1st March 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) plans to showcase its casting, powder consolidation and related manufacturing technologies and products  at this year’s National... 


Advanced Materials Initiative widening its focus
1st March 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Advanced Materials Initiative (AMI) is expanding its area of interest to include all advanced materials, such as ceramics, composites and polymers/plastics, as well as metals. (AMI originally... 


Hazvinei Munjoma, the regional director for the Africa branch of the International Zinc Association, discusses the association’s initiatives. (Camera & Editing: Nicholas Boyd. Photographer: Dylan Slater. 12/11/2018)
Global association aims to build sustainable future for zinc
14th December 2018 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Global association the International Zinc Association (IZA) was created in 1991 by a group of leading zinc producers who are guided by the principle of undertaking actions that positively influence... 


Qld govt launches RISE programme
30th November 2018 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Queensland government on Friday launched the Resources Innovators, Scale-ups and Entrepreneurs (RISE) accelerator programme, to provide mentoring to scale-ups offering proven solutions to... 


VALVE STANDARD
The local valves industry needs to conform to a certain standard in terms of traceability
Lack of valve traceability hampers local industry
9th November 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

The local valves industry has become extremely competitive, especially since there has been an influx of products that have no traceability, says industrial automation, valve and control supplier... 


SAFETY AND PRECISION
The cold cutting process eliminates the risks associated with torch cutting and produces a stronger weld joint
High-quality weld preparation for oil and gas industry
8th September 2017

Orbital cutting and bevelling machines for high-purity piping from international weld preparation products supplier EH Wachs are now available in South Africa from industrial equipment supplier... 


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