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Schneider Electric South Africa unveils PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution for MV switchgear
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution for MV switchgear
26th November 2024

Schneider Electric South Africa has unveiled its PowerLogic PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution, designed to be installed on medium voltage (MV) switchgear to detect anomalies early to... 


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On-The-Air (22/11/2024)
22nd November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about global investment, ferrochrome and critical rare earth elements 


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Mali miner progresses plant build
22nd November 2024

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... 


Heraeus Business Line Hydrogen Systems head Dr Philipp Walter
Far-reaching platinum hydrogen package launched at European Hydrogen Week
18th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A new brand that offers a comprehensive portfolio of hydrogen application support off a single platinum group metals (PGMs) company base has been launched at the European Hydrogen Week 2024 by... 


Open Mic
Affordability and Eskom inefficiencies come under scrutiny as Nersa hearings kick off
18th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The issues of electricity affordability and Eskom’s inefficiencies emerged as recurring themes as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) kicked off nationwide public hearings in Cape... 


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Non Ferrous Metal Works (NFM) Group
15th November 2024

Non Ferrous Metal Works (NFM) Group is one of the leading non-ferrous metallurgical manufacturers and suppliers in Southern Africa. With its head office and production facilities situated south of... 


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Detecting misalignment, imbalance and bearing issues to enhance performance
15th November 2024

Electrical rotating machines are the workhorses of many industrial applications, driving everything from manufacturing machines to mining equipment. The performance and longevity of these... 


Spatial computing and AI – where no man has sustainably gone before
Spatial computing and AI – where no man has sustainably gone before
13th November 2024

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Some will argue that we now live in a Sci-Fi world where we dream of electric sheep and today’s technology – unlike HAL... 


Michael Avery explores effective strategies for enhancing the value of engineering or mining services businesses with Deal Leaders International CEO: Mid-Market Rick Grantham and Deal Leaders International CEO: Corporate & Advisory Andrew Bahlmann
Navigating business exits in a changing global landscape
8th November 2024 By: Shannon de Ryhove

In a webinar hosted by Creamer Media Webinars on behalf of professional sell-side mergers and acquisitions advisory Deal Leaders International (DLI), business owners and attendees gathered to... 


AngloGold's Iduapriem mine
AngloGold posts massive increase in quarterly earnings; proposed Ghana JV with Gold Fields still on hold
7th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Following gold miners Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti’s announcement last year that they intend to enter into a joint venture (JV) in Ghana, the companies have advised it has not yet received the... 


The evolution of corrective to conditional based maintenance highlights the value of proactive management
The evolution of corrective to conditional based maintenance highlights the value of proactive management
7th November 2024

Maintenance has come a long way from the days when we waited for things to break and, thanks to the ever-increasing capabilities of technology, predictive maintenance has become a viable solution... 


School leavers – have you considered a rewarding career path in mining?
School leavers – have you considered a rewarding career path in mining?
6th November 2024

By: Jacques Farmer - Managing Director at PRISMA Training With a multitude of vocational choices available for matriculants and school leavers, the mining industry offers a variety of rewarding... 


University of Johannesburg and Schneider Electric develop the blueprint for sustainable villages in Vhembe district
University of Johannesburg and Schneider Electric develop the blueprint for sustainable villages in Vhembe district
5th November 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to form part of the University of Johannesburg’s UJ... 


A ninth-generation Tornado vertical lifting module with computer access panel
VLM first of its kind in S Africa
1st November 2024 By: Halima Frost

Warehouse storage solutions provider Logistics Systems Engineering (LSE) has successfully designed and installed what it says is South Africa’s first ninth-generation Tornado vertical lifting... 


E-MOBILITY
The Terra DC Fast Charger is specifically designed to be highly efficient compared to conventional charging systems
EV charging system enhances energy efficiency, optimises use
1st November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Multinational technology company ABB’s Terra DC Fast Charger is positioned as a solution that advances both energy efficiency and sustainability in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, ABB... 


ON-THE-GO POWER
Caterpillar’s Dynamic Energy Transfer system comprises an electrified rail system to transmit the energy to passing vehicles and is highly deployable to suit customers’ specific site layouts
OEM expands electric drive, automation offerings
1st November 2024 By: Donna Slater

Unveiled in mid-September, equipment maker Caterpillar’s (Cat’s) new energy management system – Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) – offers the ability to transfer electrical energy to both... 


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Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has appointed Nick Fouche as project director to oversee the completion of a feasibility study for the project. 


Mineralisation in Windfall gold project ore
Windfall gold project, Canada – update
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold Fields is now the sole owner of the project. 


Schneider Electric South Africa launches e-commerce platform for distributors and end users
Schneider Electric South Africa launches e-commerce platform for distributors and end users
30th October 2024

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled its online marketplace designed to allow its customers in South Africa to purchase its... 


Strong call for FCEVs to be advanced as an immediate-term necessity.
Platinum association highlights advantages of quicker fuel cell electric vehicle deployment
28th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The International Platinum Group Metals Association (IPA) is calling on policymakers to urgently drive forward the deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), alongside battery electric... 


Millennial mining heirs bet the family business on Argentine copper
Millennial mining heirs bet the family business on Argentine copper
25th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

When he was 16, Adam Lundin was lowered by helicopter into the remote wilderness of northern Canada. For the son of a wealthy mining mogul, this was something of an initiation. He spent the summer... 


Advancing sustainable automation in Africa
25th October 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Global technology leader in electrical distribution and automation ABB intends to enable a more sustainable and resource-efficient future in Africa through its technology leadership in... 


The above image depicts the Emperor Smelter Boot withstanding molten metal
New boots provide high temperature, voltage protection
25th October 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Safety equipment supplier Dromex continues to meet end-user requirements by providing them with “complete head-to-toe” safety solutions through two new styles in its footwear range – the Dromex... 


an NM8N-high-voltage series circuit breaker manufactured by Chint
Circuit breakers, switchgear launched at Electra Mining
25th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

Three new products were introduced to the South African market by global smart energy solutions provider Chint at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre... 


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Company advances towards decarbonisation, energy security targets
25th October 2024

Real estate investment company Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited (Fortress) continues to invest significantly in renewable-energy and green technologies to achieve its ambitious energy... 


The above image depicts RS South Africa's display at  the MTE events
Brand showcases products, solutions at exhibitions
25th October 2024

Electronic parts supplier RS Group’s trading brand, RS South Africa, exhibited its mining products and solutions at the Mining and Technical Exhibitions (MTE) for Sibanye-Stillwater on October 24,... 


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Colliery Training College: A legacy of excellence in skills development
25th October 2024

Colliery Training College (CTC) has been a cornerstone of the South African skills develop-ment landscape since its establishment in 1965. Based in Emalahleni for over five decades, CTC is renowned... 


Location map of the Etango uranium project
Etango uranium project, Nambia – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Bannerman Energy is progressing towards a final investment decision. 


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Valentine gold project, Canada – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Calibre Mining Corp has reported that construction of the mine is progressing well. 


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PAK lithium mine project and lithium chemicals conversion facility, Canada
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Frontier Lithium and Mitsubishi Corporation are developing North America's highest-grade lithium resource. 


Wind farm at Anglo's Quellaveco copper mine in Peru.
Anglo advancing copper, iron-ore, crop nutrients investment proposition
24th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining company Anglo American said on Thursday that it is making “excellent” portfolio simplification progress to create an investment proposition focused on copper, premium iron-ore... 


Rhodes Nelson, Senior Vice President – Product Management, Multotec
Electra Mining Africa 2024 - spotlight on efficiency, digital transformation, and rising competition
24th October 2024

The mining sector is continually evolving and adapting to new technologies and societal expectations, with several trends shaping the industry's future, particularly in enhancing mineral processing... 


Five financial wins of integrated EPMS & BMS solutions
Five financial wins of integrated EPMS & BMS solutions
23rd October 2024

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric A key challenge facing data centres today is balancing operational efficiency with limited energy... 


Freeport's Grasberg mine
Freeport-McMoRan sees data centers boosting copper demand, beats Q3 results estimates
23rd October 2024 By: Reuters

Freeport-McMoRan said on Tuesday that demand for copper is expected to increase with more data centers being built, and the miner reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit as higher prices... 


Minerals Council's first Accommodation Newsletter details mine housing projects
21st October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mining industry employer organisation Minerals Council South Africa has published the first edition of its Accommodation Newsletter, which highlights the interventions by, and projects of, member... 


Calibre’s Valentine project’s costs rise, FY guidance downgraded
Calibre’s Valentine project’s costs rise, FY guidance downgraded
21st October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Construction of the multi-million-ounce Valentine gold mine, in Newfoundland and Labrador, is progressing well, reaching nearly 81% completion by the end of last month, TSX-listed Calibre Mining... 


Olympic Dam copper mine halted on power outages, severe electrical storms
Olympic Dam copper mine halted on power outages, severe electrical storms
18th October 2024 By: Reuters

Global miner BHP's Olympic Dam copper mine faces power disruptions after severe electrical storms ravaged transmission infrastructure in the northern regions of South Australia, a company... 


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Wilpinjong mine, Australia
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine about 40 km north-east of Mudgee, in New South Wales. 


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Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The mine is operational and has undertaken trial mining. 


Don Turvey is the newly appointed CEO of Cornish Metals
Vision Blue extends £7m to Cornish Metals
17th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Aim- and TSX-V-listed explorer and developer Cornish Metals has received more backing from shareholder Vision Blue Resources, with a £7-million credit facility to support the South Crofty tin... 


It is the culture of the workplace that has made at the difference when it comes to safety at Murray & Roberts Cementation
Right culture takes safety performance to next level
17th October 2024

In the mining sector’s ongoing quest for zero harm, Murray & Roberts Cementation has shown that a culture of safety is critical to meeting this target – over and above the progress made in safety... 


BHP awards NRW a Jimblebar contract
BHP awards NRW a Jimblebar contract
11th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner BHP has awarded NRW Civil and Mining a development contract for the Jimblebar mine, east of Newman in the Pilbara. The contact, valued at A$109-million, includes various civil,... 


FLEXIBLE SOLUTION
The Multiflo diesel driven pontoon offers a flexible, mobile dewatering solution
Strategic approach enables effective dewatering
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

A key challenge in dewatering operations that are electrically operated lies within the interfacing, particularly when dealing with pumps at remote mining operations. This challenge involves the... 


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