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Reducing supply chain risks and saving the planet through localisation and circular economy principles
Reducing supply chain risks and saving the planet through localisation and circular economy principles
12th August 2025

US-based author and sustainability and circularity specialist Deborah Dull launched her latest book at the 47th annual SAPICS Conference in Cape Town. Dull was one of the inspiring and insightful... 


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Seriti Green - Women in Mining
8th August 2025

Our people and cutting-edge technology set us apart.  The cornerstone of Seriti Green’s success lies in our combination of expert personnel and advanced technology. Our unique wind mapping... 


Nutrien's Patience Lake potash operations
Nutrien beats quarterly profit estimates on strong potash demand
7th August 2025 By: Reuters

Nutrien topped Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the world's top potash producer benefited from improved demand in North America amid a robust corn planting season.... 


Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy
Elevate your engine performance with Astron Energy
7th August 2025

Leading supplier of petroleum production in Southern Africa, Astron Energy, is proud to present its new Quartech Fuel, a revolutionary petrol and diesel formulation enhanced with premium additives,... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe, Sibanye-Stillwater clash over US minerals plan
6th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

A proposal by South Africa’s biggest mining company and other business leaders advising President Cyril Ramaphosa on how to offer the US access to Africa’s critical minerals angered the nation’s... 


The future of material handling is smart, safe, and tailored
The future of material handling is smart, safe, and tailored
5th August 2025

As operations evolve and business demands intensify, the role of material handling equipment is undergoing a critical transformation. At the forefront of this shift is Toyota Material Handling,... 


Weir uses different AI tools to predict the useful lifetime of equipment and the probability of mechanical failure
Weir’s next paves intelligent path to optimised mining
4th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Delivering highly engineered solutions for over 150 years, Weir is unlocking even more potential with three focused value packages in its NEXT Intelligent Solutions. “We maintain... 


Mineworkers underground at Cullinan mine
Mining Cost Index shows cost pressure easing
31st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In line with the general inflation trend in South Africa, mining input cost pressures remain well under control, with the latest data, including labour costs, showing a 1.1% year-on-year increase... 


NAACAM SHOW 2025 to be held in SA’s automotive industry hub for the first time
31st July 2025

It’s all systems go for the NAACAM SHOW 2025, the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM)’s showcase of South Africa’s automotive component manufacturing... 


Lithium miners sound alarm as EV struggles pile on pressure
Lithium miners sound alarm as EV struggles pile on pressure
31st July 2025 By: Bloomberg

A slew of corporate reports from Australian lithium producers has thrown a fresh spotlight this week on an industry riven by write-downs, cost controls and hard choices as the world’s... 


Bowen Coking Coal collapses into administration
Bowen Coking Coal collapses into administration
30th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Bowen Coking Coal has entered voluntary administration after failing to secure emergency funding or reach revised terms with key creditors. The ASX-listed metallurgical coal... 


Revolutionising sound control in industrial environments
Revolutionising sound control in industrial environments
29th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Industrial settings face significant challenges due to excessive noise. Uncontrolled noise levels can impact worker safety, productivity, and compliance with regulations. Innovative solutions are... 


New coal mines fell to 10-year low in 2024, but China pipeline risks oversupply, report says
New coal mines fell to 10-year low in 2024, but China pipeline risks oversupply, report says
29th July 2025 By: Reuters

New coal mining capacity fell to a 10-year low in 2024, but future projects especially in major producer China still risk oversupply, said a new report from US think tank Global Energy Monitor on... 


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Waterjet cutting proves beneficial
25th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Leveraging over 20 years of experience, waterjet cutting specialist MAXJET has built strong expertise in processing a broad range of sheet materials to manufacture a variety of parts, supporting... 


Bulk carrier Kiating left Australia’s Townsville port last Wednesday carrying 8 000 metric tons of refined cargo and is destined to reach Hawaii by July 30.
Copper-laden ships race to reach US ahead of Trump’s 50% tariffs
23rd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

At least four ships carrying copper are trying to reach US ports before August to get ahead of planned import tariffs on the metal. The shipments represent the final scramble by merchants to cash... 


African Mining Week 2025: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth through Investment, Innovation and Beneficiation
22nd July 2025

As the global energy transition accelerates and demand for critical minerals continues to surge, Africa’s vast mineral wealth – accounting for 30% of the world’s critical minerals - is capturing... 


IFAT Africa 2025 reinforces its role as Africa’s environmental solutions hub
21st July 2025

7,768 visitors from 20+countries attended IFAT Africa co-located with analytica Lab Africa. 178 Exhibitors from 20+ countries at IFAT Africa  International Pavilions from China, Germany, and... 


Brad Shepherd, Director Service Line – Screen and Feeder Consumables at FLS
FLS expands Delmas facility to support NexGen polyurethane innovation
21st July 2025

FLS has completed a significant upgrade to its polyurethane manufacturing facility in Delmas, Mpumalanga, positioning the site as a key global hub for the production of its advanced NexGen wear... 


FLS worker in Delmas plant
FLS completes major upgrade of Delmas polyurethane facility
18th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Full flowsheet minerals processing supplier FLS has completed a significant upgrade to its polyurethane manufacturing facility in Delmas, Mpumalanga, to position the site as a key global hub for... 


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Mining industry leaders among 60 amateur runners to take part in the World’s Deepest Marathon
18th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

In October, 60 amateur runners will compete in the World's Deepest Marathon at one of Europe's deepest mines – the Garpenberg zinc mine, in Sweden – to highlight the safety, innovation and... 


The Odda zinc smelter
Boliden's earnings miss expectations as weakening dollar bites
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Boliden's operating earnings fell more than analysts had expected in the second quarter, the Swedish miner reported on Friday, as the weakening of the US dollar had a greater impact than... 


An image of a waterjet cutting machine
Firm introduces third waterjet machine
18th July 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Germiston-based waterjet cutting and computer numerical control (CNC) machining company MAXJET last month announced the commissioning of its third waterjet machine to help enhance its operations.... 


Canada, NWT launch pilot to digitise and rescan archived drill cores
Canada, NWT launch pilot to digitise and rescan archived drill cores
15th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories have launched a pilot project that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and digital core scanning to reanalyse historic drill samples in a bid... 


Multotec leverages custom wear solutions and global technical expertise to maximise uptime for Brazilian lithium producer
14th July 2025

A leading Brazilian lithium producer has turned to Multotec Brazil for a durable, sustainable wear-lining solution, after being faced with relentless abrasion on its rubber-lined chutes, leading to... 


Rough diamonds
Zimbabwe’s top diamond miner cuts 400 jobs as prices slump
14th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Zimbabwe’s biggest diamond miner is cutting 400 jobs, weighed down by a global downturn in the market for natural gems, a company representative said by phone. State-owned Zimbabwe Consolidated... 


Bowen Coking Coal scales back Burton operations, seeks financing alternatives
Bowen Coking Coal scales back Burton operations, seeks financing alternatives
14th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Queensland miner Bowen Coking Coal has moved to reduce operations at its Burton Mine Complex, shifting to an owner-operator model and cutting production in response to a downturn in global steel... 


Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meeting with  Australian iron-ore miners and Chinese steelmakers in Shaghai on Monday.
Australia PM touts green steel as iron-ore miners meet Chinese steelmakers
14th July 2025 By: Reuters

Australia and China should cooperate more closely over green steel, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in Shanghai on Monday, even as he called on the world's largest steelmaker to address excess... 


Distributor champions longevity with Shell Corena compressor oils
11th July 2025

In an era of frequent loadshedding and voltage fluctuations, the reliability of compressors is under growing threat and lubricant distributor Atlas Oil & Chemical warns that repeated tripping of... 


Rand Refinery
Rand Refinery
11th July 2025

Founded in 1920 and based in Germiston, South Africa, Rand Refinery stands as Africa’s only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery accredited precious metals refinery — a globally... 


The importance of electrical rotating machines and Delba’s role in maintenance and repair
The importance of electrical rotating machines and Delba’s role in maintenance and repair
11th July 2025

At Delba Electrical we understand that rotating machines play a vital role in modern society, powering industries, transportation and essential infrastructure. These machines, including electrical... 


Solar panels
Zambian company developing solar energy projects to address country’s energy shortfall
10th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Zambia’s Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) expects to significantly expand the country’s renewable-energy capacity, by adding a projected 800-MW-plus of solar energy to the national grid, by the... 


Pantera sells Smackover brine project for A$40m
Pantera sells Smackover brine project for A$40m
9th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Pantera Lithium's share price doubled on the ASX on Wednesday as the company announced it will sell its flagship Smackover lithium brine project in Arkansas to US-based Energy Exploration... 


Nornickel's Palladium Center Head Dmitry Izotov.
South Africa’s palladium can cut South Africa’s water treatment costs, researchers show
8th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The message Nornickel's Palladium Center head Dmitry Izotov communicated strongly at South Africa’s PGM Industry Day in Johannesburg in April was that research is pointing to a long list of... 


Explore the Top European GreenTech Innovations from Barcelona-Catalonia
Explore the Top European GreenTech Innovations from Barcelona-Catalonia
7th July 2025

Barcelona-Catalonia is home to more than 166 pioneering solutions in GreenTech, developed by leading companies and technology centers dedicated to combating climate change and sustainability. These... 


Jonathan McKey, National Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE’s TrueDNA: A turnkey drive solution that guarantees performance and reduces lead times
7th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The introduction of SEW-EURODRIVE’s TrueDNA package responds directly to challenges faced by industry when mixing components from multiple suppliers in a drive solution. Performance... 


ABB Electrification a key player in shaping South Africa’s energy future
ABB Electrification a key player in shaping South Africa’s energy future
4th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) ABB Electrification is set to attend the upcoming Africa Energy Indaba 2025 from 4 to 7 March in Cape Town, a key gathering of industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders... 


ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
By keeping machinery in top condition, plants avoid the inefficiencies that often accompany ageing valves, hoses, or fillers, says the SANBWA
Smart water use sets bottled sector apart
4th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

As South Africa grapples with mounting water insecurity, industries are under growing pressure to use water more efficiently. One sector that has made significant strides is the bottled water... 


The above image depicts O2Africa's Pressure Swing Adsorption system
On-site gas generation provides direct control
4th July 2025 By: Lynne Davies

As global logistics and energy markets become more volatile, oxygen equipment supplier O2Africa offers locally manufactured, on-site gas generation systems that enable steel manufacturers to have... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
4th July 2025

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 


Optimising specialised grinding applications with Grinding Techniques
Optimising specialised grinding applications with Grinding Techniques
3rd July 2025

Precision grinding applications involve the removal of material from a workpiece while adhering to tight tolerances in industries such as aerospace, automotive and toolmaking. Unlike traditional... 


The nitrogen fix for industrial headaches
The nitrogen fix for industrial headaches
3rd July 2025

In many heavy industries, nitrogen does not grab headlines but it quietly plays one of the most critical roles on site. Whether you are blanketing flammable liquids, purging pipelines or preventing... 


Africa’s pragmatic approach to AI and how data centres are enabling it
Africa’s pragmatic approach to AI and how data centres are enabling it
2nd July 2025

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric As with all things in life, there’s initial fanfare which eventually tapers into a more realistic, even... 


Atlantic Strategic Minerals starts commercial production at Virginia operations
Atlantic Strategic Minerals starts commercial production at Virginia operations
27th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US critical minerals producer Atlantic Strategic Minerals (ASM) has started commercial production at its mining and mineral processing operations in Virginia. ASM is producing ilmenite and zircon... 


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Developed to exceed the latest EN 15964 standards for police breathalysers proving that it will remain accurate and reliable for many years to come.

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Multotec, recognised industry leaders in metallurgy and process engineering help mining houses across the world process minerals more efficiently,...

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