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Commentators differ on whether recent price slide indicates palladium bubble has burst
Commentators differ on whether recent price slide indicates palladium bubble has burst
31st May 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Much price volatility is predicted for palladium – primarily an industrial metal for use in autocatalysts – over the next year, driven particularly by unpredictable trade sentiment as the US/China... 


Commentators differ on whether recent price slide indicates palladium bubble has burst
Commentators differ on whether recent price slide indicates palladium bubble has burst
31st May 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Much price volatility is predicted for palladium – primarily an industrial metal for use in autocatalysts – over the next year, driven particularly by unpredictable trade sentiment as the US/China... 


GRID STABILITY
ABB Ability e-mesh can ensure a stable power grid, even with a high share of renewable energy from various sources
Collaboration gives rise to advanced automation
24th May 2019

UK industrial technology group Rolls Royce Power Systems and automation technology group ABB are in a global partnership on microgrid technology with advanced automation. Together, the two... 


Anglo American Platinum CEO Chris Griffith (right) interviewed by Mining Weekly Online's Martin Creamer
Jewellery gives platinum biggest bang for marketing buck by far
25th April 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Marketing investment in the jewellery sector provides platinum with its biggest, best and quickest return by a long shot, with platinum jewellery accounting for 30% of overall platinum demand and... 


ROLLING AGAIN
ROLLING AGAIN
19th April 2019

Railway engineering company TMH Africa has restarted operations at a 45 000 m2 rolling-stock manufacturing facility, in Boksburg, Gauteng. The facility was acquired in 2018 from DCD Rolling Stock,... 


LEE VINE
MD of Integrated Pump rental standing next to a Quax hydraulic submersible pump
Company adds hydraulic submersibles to rental fleet
22nd March 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Last month, pump solutions specialist Integrated Pump Rental  became the exclusive distributor of the UK Quax pump range in Africa. “These mobile, hydraulically driven submersible pumps are... 


RBPlat CEO Steve Phiri (right) and Martin Creamer
RBPlat reopens UG2 shaft, creates UG2 access points at Styldrift
6th March 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Flexibility is a re-emphasised aspect of platinum group metals (PGMs) mining strategy. Changed demand has resulted in the need to twist and turn quickly to benefit from the rise in prices of metals... 


NEW TECHNOLOGY
Allows the use of steel pistons in powerful passenger car diesel engines
New development allows steel pistons to be used in car engines
1st March 2019

Automotive parts manufacturer MAHLE’s new development allows steel pistons to be used in powerful passenger car engines. The new production technology clears the way for lower fuel consumption and... 


A bear statue stands outside the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Frankfurt, Germany.
After Europe mining stocks' humbling year, five themes for 2019
19th December 2018 By: Bloomberg

It all started so well in 2018 for investors in European metal and mining stocks, but as the year closes out, the sector index is languishing about 25% below its June peak. Fractious trade-war... 


CHRIS VOS, DARREL MOODLEY, MARK BEAN
Filvent Johannesburg notes that the aftermarket support that Cummins Filtration provides is a large part of its success in the demanding mining industry
Distribution partnership longevity proves model strength
30th November 2018

Mpumalanga-based industrial filtration and ventilation specialist Filvent has had a relationship with filtration brand Fleetguard since its establishment in the early 1990s. Cummins Filtration... 


HIGH PLATFORM 
The Leguan lifts provide outstanding working height with stability
Leguan lifts introduced onto South African market
16th November 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

As part of expanding its product range, multitask articulated loader importer Avant South Africa (SA) started importing Leguan access lifts, developed and manufactured in Finland for maintenance... 


INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE
ISO Bearings has been investing in the supply of internationally sourced price-competitive bearing solutions for agriculture since 2016
Supplier expands into agriculture sector
9th November 2018 By: Paige Müller

Amid increased demand for wholesale bearing solutions in the agriculture sector, Boksburg-based wholesale bearing supplier ISO Bearings is actively looking to increase its supply into the sector.... 


Gold street is where South Africa’s mining history goes to die
20th June 2018 By: Bloomberg

The death rattle of the industry that once symbolised South Africa can be heard in the town of Carletonville – on Gold street. That’s where Paseka Selemela has been guarding cars since 2010, when... 


BIODIESEL IN MINING 
The main ingredient for the production of biodiesel in South Africa is used cooking oil, and once processed the oil has the ability to power TLB’s for the mining industry
Biodiesel not an affordable solution for SA mines
23rd February 2018 By: Paige Müller

Biodiesel currently does not present as a more affordable energy alternative for the local mining industry, says Sandton-based energy product supplier InnoFES MD Alexander Grobler. He says that,... 


VWSA unveils next Polo generation to be produced in South Africa
14th July 2017 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen has unveiled the new, sixth-generation Polo that will be produced in South Africa, among other global production locations. The new hatchback will make its debut in South Africa in early... 


RECIRCULATION COOLERS
Exhaust gas recirculation coolers lower nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 80% for two-stroke diesel engines
Cooler reduces nitrogen oxide emissions from marine engines
21st October 2016

Exhaust gas recirculation coolers manufactured from durable stainless steel are resistant to the effects of temperature and corrosion, according to heat exchangers solution provider Kelvion. There... 


New heavy-duty diesel oil said to improve engine protection
15th July 2016 By: David Oliveira

Petrochemicals group Shell launched a new range of products in its Rimula heavy-duty diesel engine oil (HDDEO) range at the Maslow Hotel, in Sandton, last month. The new Shell Rimula R6 LM 10W-40... 


MEETING INDUSTRY REQUIREMENTS 
The Bomaq Badger 4x4 forklift is tailor-made to suit the terrain typically found on mines
Rough terrain forklift enters the Southern African market
27th May 2016 By: Kimberley Smuts

Materials handling partner and forklift supplier Masslift Africa expects to release the B50 MP 4WD Bomaq Badger, a 4x4 rough terrain forklift, offering greater manoeuvrability on dirt roads and... 


FILTRATION FOR FLUID RACING
Donaldson Fuel filters, used by Toyota Gazoo racing during Dakar 2016, insured that the direct injection engines were fed the cleanest fuel possible
Donaldson filters ensure seamless Dakar
19th February 2016

With racing taking place in high altitudes during the Dakar rally, trusted filtration systems, such as those provided by filtration company Donaldson Filtration Solutions, are key for bakkies... 


Diesel autos to lose market share, platinum price to fall on VW scandal
2nd October 2015 By: Henry Lazenby

As a direct result of German automaker Volkswagen’s (VW’s) admission that it has violated US emission regulations, diesel propelled vehicles stood to lose market share, removing a source of... 


H930 BACKHOE LOADER 
The robust H930s backhoe loader series is particularly well liked by businesses that need smaller machines
Backhoe loaders well received by local market
14th August 2015

Distributed by local earthmoving equipment distributor High Power Equipment Africa (HPE), automotive manufacturer Hyundai’s backhoe loaders have been well received by the local market, says HPE,... 


Company offers hydrostatic testers guide
1st August 2014

Pump specialist Australian Pump Industries announced in May that it offers a simple guide for the use of hydrostatic testers, which it makes available free of charge. Locating leaks and... 


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