The application of soft starters has become a well-established strategy to improve the uptime and lifespan for motors and mechanical equipment driven by motors, but they need to be chosen... 

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric There’s isn’t a day, let alone an hour that goes by that AI isn’t featured in a new headline or newsletter... 

Having incurred investment spend of R755-million in the ten months ended October 31, explosives and mining chemicals group AECI is on track to achieve its strategic ambition and unlock value across... 

Motor and large-drive systems supplier Innomotics (formerly Siemens Large Drives and Low Voltage Motors) on November 28 launched its new Geared Motors assembly factory in Midrand. The factory is... 

On 12 March 2025, Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Western Cape, Tertuis Simmers, will be addressing the annual Women and Leadership conference in Sandton, JHB. Now in the 4th year running,... 

The long-term outlook for platinum from a demand perspective is pretty robust. The question, once again, is whether supply will be adequate to meet it. “In terms of automotive demand, we can't... 

Biloela, QLD – In the ever-evolving world of power generation, innovation drives progress. This is exemplified by the recent completion of a major cooling tower replacement project at the Callide C... 

(Virtual Showroom) BB Cranes is to manufacture its first 30-metre-span overhead crane, a record for this Cape Town-based company and the direct result of improved manufacturing capabilities and a... 

Civil construction of a Stage 1 dense media separation (DMS) plant has been progressed to 90% completion at critical metals miner Kodal Minerals’ flagship fully-funded Bougouni lithium project, in... 

RS South Africa, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, has announced its recent achievement of Level 2 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE)... 

With the imminent release of the provisional report on the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI), the Competition Commission has revealed the results of a survey that investigated how... 

Canadian miner Hudbay Minerals delivered strong operating and financial results in the third quarter, with record gold production in Manitoba and robust cost controls across the business, says CEO... 

A new digital solution service has been launched with the aim of mitigating some of the challenges the automotive sector has battled for years, including fraud, high costs and deteriorating... 

The independent definitive feasibility study published in September 2019 has been updated. 

Organisations around the world are trying to manage an explosion of data across distributed sites and environments, requiring them to be more agile and responsive than ever before, but often by... 

A revolutionary solution for empowering, educating, and transforming driver behaviour In South Africa, human factors are responsible for the vast majority of road accidents, with estimates... 

By Ben Selier -Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The growth and proliferation of AI show no signs of slowing down. According to IDC, worldwide spending on AI... 

Through its Smart Farming initiative, power transmission and motion control products distributor BMG offers solutions that are aimed at conserving power, enhancing operational efficiency and... 

This week we profile Andrew Hardie, CEO of Pay@, a payments aggregator.  

A zinc mine in the City of Broken Hill, in the far west of New South Wales, in Australia. 

Agriculture is much more than an economic pillar for countries around the world. It is the lifeblood of communities, shaping futures and sustaining livelihoods across nations. It intertwines with... 

The offering aligns with FNB Commercial’s objective to broaden its earnings streams beyond its banking offerings. In a strategic move aimed at addressing the growing demand for affordable,... 

Alcoa is "very bullish" on aluminium as the energy transition drives demand growth, including substitution away from copper, CEO William Oplinger said on Wednesday. "As we look forward, demand... 

‘We cannot wait for the perfect solution when we have the tools to make a real difference today’ “A green mining industry is not science fiction”, industrial technology giant ABB said earlier this... 

AMTR combines metrology, design and tool manufacturing to deliver integrated solutions that meet the highest standards of precision and quality.  As experts in dimensional metrology, reverse... 

Continued dedication to quality management allows Concor to raise the performance bar, thereby streamlining projects for customers and ensuring the highest levels of workmanship. According to David... 

Sydney, Australia: The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), now in its 11th year, is seen by industry leaders as one of the world’s most important forums for shaping critical... 

US-based bullion miner Newmont has announced the release of a unique traceable gold bar, exclusively crafted from Newmont-mined gold, refined and minted by MKS PAMP in Switzerland. The 1 oz Lady... 

By: Flavia Tata Nardini - Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Fleet Space Technologies Exploration ground truths point to future innovation path 

To improve its local manufacturing processes, WEG has taken delivery of two laser cutting machines and three bending machines. Deployed at the sheet metal cutting operation at the company’s... 

Noting the significant mining developments taking place in West Africa and the requirement for new mines to comply with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), global... 

Providing fast, efficient and comprehensive evaluation of analogue and digital data, power transmission and motion control products distributor BMG’s NORD predictive maintenance solutions enhance... 

Following extensive re-engineering and a complete revision of their design, power transmission components specialist RINGSPANN has launched its flagship DX series electro-hydraulic disc brakes as a... 

Mining and industrial equipment electronic part procurement challenges are being addressed through products and solutions supplier RS South Africa’s three-tier priority procurement process, which... 

In the world of electrical rotating machines, proper alignment plays a critical role in the longevity, efficiency and reliability of equipment. Misalignment, whether angular or parallel, is one of... 

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric The world’s ESG reporting journey reads like a chapter from a history book.  But for the sake of clarity, one should start in 1990; a... 

Metals traders arriving in London for LME Week were in for a surprise as they caught up with friends and customers from China. For the last couple of years, the biggest consumer and producer has... 

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes is manufacturing three new cranes and refurbishing 14 others as certified steel round bar, hollow bar and plate supplier Special Steels moves to bigger premises.... 

By: Julien Karambua - MD at Workforce Staffing Namibia Namibia's mining sector, a cornerstone of the country's economy, is undergoing a significant resurgence, particularly around uranium and gold... 

Konecranes and Demag South Africa was recently awarded a R20 million crane electrical modernisation contract for an industrial company based in Southern Africa. The 18-year-old Demag crane was... 

With just less than 1 week remaining until South Africa’s annual October Transport Month, a month full of celebration and progress for transport, Smarter Mobility Africa summit is excited to... 

For over 20 years, WEG has been a strategic supplier to the mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its local South African manufacturing base has been central to reduced lead times,...