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Mining consultancy enables improved performance across the mining cycle
Mining consultancy enables improved performance across the mining cycle
4th February 2025

Global consultancy firm AMC Consultants (AMC) is dedicated to helping miners find smarter ways to unearth hidden business value. They help mining leaders evaluate opportunities, solve hidden... 


Wood secures engineering contract at Cameroon mining project
4th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Consulting and engineering company Wood has been awarded an engineering scope for the Ngovayang iron-ore project, in southern Cameroon. The award by Cameroon Mining Action (Camina), a subsidiary of... 


WiMSA supports women, future leaders of mining industry
WiMSA supports women, future leaders of mining industry
4th February 2025

Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) provides a free platform that supports and guides women's personal growth, leadership and career development in the South African mining industry. WiMSA was... 


Built for durability, Tru-Trac’s EXHD Impact Idler Bed tackles the toughest conditions
Transforming Conveyor efficiency: Tru-Trac’s EXHD Dynamic Impact Idler Bed
4th February 2025

Conveyor belts are crucial components in mining and heavy aggregate handling operations, where efficiency and reliability are paramount. However, these systems often encounter significant... 


Dealer partnership improves MacLean’s site support capabilities
Dealer partnership improves MacLean’s site support capabilities
3rd February 2025

Canada-based mining vehicle manufacturer MacLean Engineering has deep roots in the African mining industry. The company has been designing, manufacturing and supporting underground mining vehicles... 


Honeywell pioneers sustainable innovation for the future of mining
Honeywell pioneers sustainable innovation for the future of mining
3rd February 2025

Engineering services and aerospace systems company Honeywell is a global leader in providing innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges in automation, aviation and energy... 


CSIR to showcase capabilities at Mining Indaba
3rd February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will be present at the South African Pavilion, with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, at the 2025 Investing in African Mining... 


Weir shares strategy for Africa at this year’s Mining Indaba
Weir shares strategy for Africa at this year’s Mining Indaba
3rd February 2025

Engineering company Weir shares its overarching strategy for the African market and how it aligns with the evolving needs of the mining sector on the continent in a video interview with Mining... 


Westgold downgrades production guidance
Westgold downgrades production guidance
3rd February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX- and TSX-listed Westgold Resources on Monday announced a substantial production guidance downgrade, prompted by engineering issues at the Beta Hunt and Bluebird-South Junction mines in... 


Saryx Engineering Group CEO Ingrid Osborne
Saryx has smart solutions that tackle any challenge
3rd February 2025

Digitisation, not only in the operational space, is the only answer to health and safety challenges. Electronic engineering and software development company Saryx Engineering Group implements... 


BMG at Mining Indaba 2025
BMG at Mining Indaba 2025
3rd February 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) BMG is participating at the Mining Indaba 2025, which takes place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 3 to 6 February. “In line with the theme of this... 


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On-The-Air (31/01/2025)
31st January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

It’s that time again on a Friday when Update at Noon presents another Update from the Coalface with Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly.  


BHP awards EPCM contract for South Australia copper expansion
BHP awards EPCM contract for South Australia copper expansion
31st January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner BHP has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract to a joint venture between Fluor Australia and Hatch to support the proposed expansion of... 


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China Remains a Critical Player in Global Mining: Now is the Time to Engage It More Strategically
31st January 2025

Kobus van der Wath – Co-Founder & CEO, ANDAMAN PARTNERS China remains one of the world’s largest producers of resources and the largest consumer; and it is typically the largest importer of... 


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MetaleN
31st January 2025

Local manufacturer Metalen produces heat exchanger tubes in various alloy inner tubes with copper or aluminium fins in lengths of up to 15 m. An ISO9001 certification ensures controlled processes... 


Atlas Copco pump on site
Rapid-response dewatering service extended into rest of Southern Africa
31st January 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

Dewatering pump and dredging specialist IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has extended its rapid-response dewatering services into the rest of Southern Africa to take advantage of new opportunities... 


Reliability, ease of maintenance key for critical mill pumps
31st January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Considerations of reliability, high levels of support and ease of maintenance are key when selecting mill pumps for mining operations, says Weir’s WARMAN pump products GM Marnus Koorts. The... 


ENHANCED POWER DELIVERY
Modular systems enhance power delivery efficiency and reliability, especially in remote areas
Modular solutions for African energy challenges
31st January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Electrical equipment supplier Trafo Power Solutions is advancing its African operations by formalising agreements for in-country support, an initiative that aligns with its strategy to ensure... 


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Firm highlights solutions for offshore projects
31st January 2025

Offshore projects are a key segment for engineering products and services provider BMG’s dedicated Tools & Equipment: Lifting and Rigging division, demanding specialist solutions for safe and... 


OFF-GRID
JUWI Renewable Energies has reached financial close on a €30-million off-grid solar PV and battery storage solution for Eramet Grande Côte’s mine
Hybrid energy solution helps mine meet sustainability goals
31st January 2025

In a significant step towards sustainable mining in Africa, French multinational mining and metals company Eramet subsidiary Eramet Grande Côte, and South African renewable-energy company JUWI... 


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Vala Zonke pothole repair programme overlooks root causes of crumbling roads
31st January 2025 By: Darren Parker

When the Department of Transport (DoT) launched the Vala Zonke pothole reporting and repair programme nationwide in August 2022, it was widely seen as a positive sign of government’s taking... 


AI, connectivity and sustainability to shape tech landscape in 2025
31st January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The 2025 technology landscape is set to be shaped by rapid innovation, with advances in artificial intelligence (AI), connectivity and sustainability driving both business and societal progress.... 


PPC, Sinoma sign MoA for R3bn low-carbon replacement plant
31st January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cement group PPC has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with cement equipment and engineering company Sinoma Overseas Development Company for the construction of a new R3-billion low-carbon... 


Andrew Mentis
75 years strong – a legacy of excellence
31st January 2025

What started in a small backyard garage in 1948 has grown into a global leader in innovation and industry. Founded by Andrew Mentis, what is now simply known as Mentis, has spent 75 years pushing... 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Koryx Copper has confirmed that a large-scale technical programme is to be completed at its Haib copper project this year. 


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Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Chinalco-led consortium Winning Consortium Simandou has awarded a contract for Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives and services. 


Chinese firms to build $2bn Tanzanian rail to nickel mine
30th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Tanzania signed a $2.15-billion deal with two Chinese firms to construct a railway linking its main port of Dar es Salaam to a nickel mine in neighboring Burundi. Tanzania Railways Corp awarded the... 


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Weir invests in future through process and applications academy
30th January 2025

Testament to Weir’s dedication to shaping the future of mining through knowledge, the company has invested in its new Process and Applications Academy, a training programme designed to give... 


Discovery Green head Andre Nepgen
Discovery Green concludes five wheeling deals across the resources, property and hospitality sectors
28th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South African electricity trader Discovery Green has confirmed that it has signed supply agreements for wheeled electricity with five companies in the mining, property and hospitality sectors,... 


Richards Bay Coal Terminal chairperson Nosipho Damasane
Coal exports can be uplifted to 81-million tons, Richards Bay Coal Terminal believes
27th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In 2017, Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) exported a record 76.47-million tons of coal on the 907 ships that called in that year, and chairperson RBCT Nosipho Damasane believes that exports can be... 


Impala Refineries in Springs on Gauteng's East Rand
Implats signs deal with Discovery Green for supply of wheeled electricity to Springs refinery
27th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Impala Platinum (Implats) has signed a five-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Discovery Green for the supply of wheeled renewable electricity to its refinery operations in... 


AI, data storage propping up platinum demand in the electrical sector
27th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Platinum is finding increasing use in the semiconductor and sensor industries, industry organisation the World Platinum Investment Council points out. In 2024, electrical demand for platinum... 


Monadelphous awarded A$150m Rio Tinto contract
24th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering group Monadelphous has been awarded a A$150-million construction contract from diversified miner Rio Tinto. The company secured a multidisciplinary construction contract under its... 


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On-The-Air (24/01/2025)
24th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about South Africa this week become the home base of the standards for all the mine dumps in the world and a celebrated old gold mine is being brought back to life west of... 


Sintech
Sintech
24th January 2025

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a wide range of applications and across a wide spectrum of industry both domestically... 


SIGNIFICANT PLATFORM
The AfCFTA framework provides a significant platform for the continent to enhance its automotive value chain
AfCFTA can advance Africa’s automotive industry
24th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa is well placed to spearhead the automotive sector's expansion on the African continent, leveraging its experience and infrastructure to capitalise on opportunities presented by the... 


TRUSTED SUPPLY
YC Diesel SA places value on providing parts support to its customers
Company targets new markets through expansion
24th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Diesel engine and generator supplier YC Diesel South Africa is set to broaden its footprint in the automotive and industrial sectors by not only introducing trucks and construction equipment to its... 


SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
In addition to skills courses, the RMI is rolling out the Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning initiative
Skills shortage a concern as e-mobility set to shape local automotive sector
24th January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

The South African automotive industry, a significant contributor to South Africa’s GDP, faces critical challenges, such as a persistent decline in qualified artisans, which threatens to disrupt the... 


Conveyor belt on mining site
Zambian mines driving demand for German industrial braking solutions
24th January 2025

As mines gear up for increased output on the Copperbelt in response to greater global demand for the critical mineral, mining companies operating in Zambia are turning to the German industrial... 


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Investment in local infrastructure, manufacturing key to economic development
24th January 2025

South Africa requires investment to grow infrastructure for all aspects of energy generation, transmission and distribution, ACTOM group CEO Mervyn Naidoo stated in a release last month. In... 


A newly developed sorter is one of many new technologies being used in teh mining sector developed by Gravitas Minerals
Sector faces tech challenges
24th January 2025 By: Halima Frost

The mining equipment manufacturing sector faces a range of challenges, owing to rapid technological advancements, environmental concerns, fluctuating demand and the increasing complexity of mining... 


An image of Malben founder Amerigo Smargiasso with the SEIFSA Awards For Excellence Environmental Stewardship award
Firm wins environmental stewardship award
24th January 2025

In line with its ethos of being ‘passionate about excellence’, automotive sector manufacturer and Motor Industry Bargaining Council member Malben Engineering announced in November that it had won... 


Sandvik Rock Processing’s SAM platform displayed on a cell phone being held by a man wearing PPE
African early adopters push world-class productivity
24th January 2025

Southern African mining players remain committed to driving productivity and sustainability, embracing the latest advances that their technology partners can offer. Screening solutions provider... 


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