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Auto sector faces decisive decade – association
5th December 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid the global automotive industry's profound shift towards electric mobility and digital manufacturing, South Africa’s component sector is at a crossroads, with industry association National... 


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Bank says finance must drive industrial depth
5th December 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As the automotive components industry enters a period of structural change, financial institution Nedbank Commercial Banking says the sector’s long-term survival depends on aligning finance with... 


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Two excavators delivered to Zambian contract miner
5th December 2025

Heavy equipment manufacturer Liebherr Zambia has successfully delivered two R 9350 300 t excavators to mining contractor Kascco, with the most recent handover taking place in late-August. The R... 


Diagnostic technologies for failure prevention becoming the norm
5th December 2025 By: Halima Frost

Remote diagnostics and on-site interventions have become the standard for South African earthmoving equipment manufacturer and supplier Bell Equipment, as these technologies are used to predict... 


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Diagnostic technology used to prevent failures
5th December 2025 By: Halima Frost

Having the necessary technologies, parts and expertise on hand has enabled industrial equipment supplier BMG to cement its long-standing partnership with a leading platinum group metals mining... 


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Township mechanics are strengthening their position - firm
5th December 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s automotive aftersales economy is being reshaped by the rapid rise of township mechanics, whose workshops are increasingly providing credible, competitive and affordable alternatives... 


2Africa subsea cable completion supercharges Africa’s digital future
5th December 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The first cable to connect East and West Africa in a single, continuous system, linking the continent with the Middle East, South Asia and Europe, has been completed, laying the foundation for... 


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Infrastructure focus could spark long-awaited construction revival but obstacles persist
5th December 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector enters 2026 with a rare window of opportunity. The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana... 


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AMTR
5th December 2025

Engineering services provider AMTR’s core skills of dimensional metrology, design, and systems and tools manufacturing are combined to deliver integrated solutions that meet the highest standards... 


ACTOM Pretoria Power Transformers reopens facility, marking a major milestone for local manufacturing
ACTOM Pretoria Power Transformers reopens facility, marking a major milestone for local manufacturing
4th December 2025

ACTOM, a leader in energy infrastructure, officially opened its Pretoria Power Transformer manufacturing factory, following the strategic acquisition of SGB SMIT Power Matla, in what was structured... 


South African Mining Technology Showcased on the Global Stage at PERUMIN 2025
4th December 2025

South Africa’s mining supply chain took a confident step onto the global stage as members of the South African Mineral Processing Equipment Cluster (SAMPEC) and the Mining Equipment Manufacturers... 


Schneider Electric’s pure-air GM AirSeT aligns the energy chain with decarbonisation goals
Schneider Electric’s pure-air GM AirSeT aligns the energy chain with decarbonisation goals
4th December 2025

As South Africa intensifies its move towards cleaner, smarter energy systems, solutions like Schneider Electric’s globally recognised  SF₆-free GM AirSeT pure-air medium voltage (MV) switchgear is... 


Multotec’s flame retardant rubber screen panels - a proactive fire safety solution for continuous mineral processing uptime
Multotec’s flame retardant rubber screen panels - a proactive fire safety solution for continuous mineral processing uptime
4th December 2025

Fires on vibrating screen decks pose a significant threat to mining operations, as they can rapidly escalate into uncontrollable incidents that endanger personnel, damage equipment, and disrupt... 


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Harmony awards Metso key equipment contract for its Eva copper project
4th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Process technology company Metso has reported that gold and copper producer Harmony Gold Mining Company has selected it to deliver the key equipment for its Eva copper project, in Queensland,... 


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Africa urged to leverage critical minerals through partnerships, infrastructure, value addition
3rd December 2025 By: Darren Parker

Africa will only capture meaningful economic value from rising global demand for critical minerals if it strengthens partnerships, improves infrastructure, ensures regulatory certainty and expands... 


Hamak signs binding deal to buy Ghana gold project
3rd December 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed Hamak Strategy has signed a binding term sheet, giving it exclusive rights to acquire the Akoko gold licence, a project in Ghana containing more than 250 000 oz of defined gold, as... 


Jonathan McKey, National Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE, highlights the company’s growing range of power packs and engineered drive solutions for demanding industrial environments
SEW EURODRIVE sets the pace with power packs in African mining
3rd December 2025

Comprehensively supporting the mining sector with commodity-specific drive train solutions, SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the industry - a testament to its... 


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Sandvik CH865i unlocks major production gains at Ghana gold mine
3rd December 2025

Production at a gold mine in Ghana was recently ramped up with the help of the advanced Sandvik CH865i cone crusher, following close collaboration with the Sandvik Rock Processing team in Ghana to... 


Appian talking to US, Australia on critical minerals after IFC deal
3rd December 2025 By: Reuters

Appian Capital Advisory said it is in talks with the US and Australia about replicating the critical minerals investment partnership it recently agreed with a World Bank division. The private... 


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GDP grows by 0.5% in the third quarter
2nd December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s GDP increased by 0.5% in the third quarter, following an increase of 0.9% in the second quarter, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports. The trade, catering and accommodation... 


AI Can’t Fix Your Pipes: Workwear Giant Warns Infrastructure Plans Will Fail Unless South Africa Reinvests in Trades
2nd December 2025

Artificial intelligence may dominate global conversations about the future of work, but South Africa’s economy will collapse without skilled trades, warns one of the country’s oldest protective... 


Andru Mining's new centenary-grey Caterpillar D8 dozer
Andru Mining receives new centenary D8 Caterpillar dozer from Barloworld Equipment
1st December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining services company Andru Mining received a new grey-coloured D8 dozer, made by construction and mining equipment company Caterpillar, from industrial equipment company Barloworld Equipment on... 


Multistage Dewatering Pumps Improve Efficiency for UK Mining Facility
Multistage Dewatering Pumps Improve Efficiency for UK Mining Facility
28th November 2025

Effective dewatering sits at the heart of modern mining. It ensures operations remain productive and that the mine can continue to function safely and sustainably. When water isn’t properly... 


From left: Séguéla mine exploration manager, Franck Gboko; West Africa exploration manager Pat Manouge; and Séguéla mine GM Peter McLean.
Fortuna confident of Séguéla life extension as exploration continues
28th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Drilling activity continues at NYSE- and TSX-listed Fortuna Minings Séguéla mine, in Côte d’Ivoire, as part of efforts to extend the project’s life-of-mine (LoM). The expansion of mineral resources... 


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€360m grant for Cinovec lithium project
28th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Cinovec lithium project has been awarded a €360-million grant by the Czech Republic, project owner European Metals announced on Friday. Executive chairperson Keith Coughlan said that the... 


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MMD Mineral Sizing Africa partners with Terex Magna
28th November 2025

Africa's mining sector stands at a critical juncture. As operations scale up to meet global demand, the need for high-capacity, mobile equipment that combines productivity with compliance has never... 


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Roads, Rail & Ports 2025: Infrastructure under strain
28th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s road, rail and port networks remain under strain, with each part of the system facing operational and infrastructure challenges.  Roads continue to carry most freight as rail... 


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AfDB, EIB lend Mauritania $275m for railway upgrade
28th November 2025 By: Reuters

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a financing package worth $275-million to help Mauritania upgrade its main railway corridor. Under the agreement,... 


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Real-time data transforms stoping
28th November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Balancing safety, productivity and profitability has always been a “defining challenge” in deep-level mining, but the mining stope – the core of underground operations – has long remained invisible... 


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Filtration solutions enhance performance, service life
28th November 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s fluid technology services include solutions for fuel and industrial filtration systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, lubrication, hydraulic hose and fittings, as... 


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New technology improves dust control, filtration processes
28th November 2025

A new dust collector control solution, the Contura Pulse Controller, which will be equipped with the company’s iCue Connected Technology, is being launched by Industrial filter products and... 


Richard Späth, MD of TAKRAF South Africa
Richard Späth
28th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Richard Späth, MD of TAKRAF South Africa, a provider of equipment and solutions to the mining, minerals processing and materials handling industries. 


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Sustainability trends drive circular, lifecycle fabrication
28th November 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Aligned with  sustainability trends, South African fabricators are moving beyond commitments toward measurable implementation in applying circularity and life-cycle design principles, ensuring they... 


Global gear leaders drive industrial success across sub-Saharan Africa
Global gear leaders drive industrial success across sub-Saharan Africa
28th November 2025

With almost three centuries of combined industrial gearbox applications experience, David Brown Santasalo (DBS) designs, engineers and manufactures tailor-made mechanical power transmission... 


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Battery anode facility, United Arab Emirates
28th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Battery metals developer NextSource Materials announced positive results of a technical and economic study on the construction of a proposed 30 000 t/y battery anode facility in September 2025. 


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Butcherbird Expansion project, Australia – update
28th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Element 25 is progressing with the project, with engineering, contracting and funding activities advancing as the company works towards lifting manganese concentrate output to 1.1-million tonnes a... 


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Donlin Gold project, US – update
28th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Novagold Resources has reported further high-grade drilling results and secured a favourable ruling from the Alaska Supreme Court. 


First gold pour at the Kiaka project
Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update
28th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

West African Resources has been in ongoing discussions with the Burkina Faso government about a possible increase in the State’s equity interest in Kiaka. 


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Longonjo neodymium/praseodymium project, Angola – update
28th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Pensana is preparing a $11-million drilling and metallurgical programme aimed at increasing the Joint Ore Reserve Commitee-compliant mineral resource estimate to more than one-billion tonnes. 


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Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
28th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

West Wits Mining has marked progress with ongoing development activities at Qala Shallows.  


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Copper Mark, SSI sign collaboration agreement on responsible copper sourcing for solar sector
27th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Copper Mark and the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) have signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a framework for collaboration aimed at promoting responsible production and... 


Panelists explore what it will take to strengthen the country’s automotive value chains to stay globally competitive in a changing market.
Policy clarity, market development seen as critical to securing SA’s automotive future
27th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s automotive industry must urgently strengthen policy certainty, deepen regional market development and protect domestic manufacturing if it is to remain globally competitive in a... 


Rittal Flat-Pack Enclosure Solution Gets Thumbs-Up from Local Customer
Rittal Flat-Pack Enclosure Solution Gets Thumbs-Up from Local Customer
27th November 2025 By: Dimpho Madiba

(Virtual Showrrom) The launch of Rittal’s FR IT flat-pack enclosure earlier this year marked a milestone for the company, introducing the local market to a high-capacity, top-tier IT enclosure in a... 


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We at Hawk High Pressure Pumps specialise in industrial pumps and pumping systems. Our high pressure washing equipment is locally manufactured and...

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Astore Keymak is one of South Africa’s leading suppliers of high-quality Thermoplastic Pipeline Systems, with branches in the major provinces.

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CMTS is a leading, well-established EC&I contractor with 37+ years of mining and industrial experience. We execute full-scope EC&I projects with...

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