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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mining industry flags electricity, permitting, illegal mining during engagement with DMPR
Updated 6 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

The price of electricity for energy-intensive users, permitting challenges and the conversion of marginal shafts to small businesses were among the suggestions and problems mining industry... 


The Best Efficiency Point describes the flow rate and head conditions at which a pump operates with maximum efficiency
Italian pump manufacturer orders Vesconite Hilube components following successful BEP testing
Updated 7 hours ago

An Italian pump manufacturer has ordered Vesconite Hilube line shaft bushings following a successful efficiency test conducted at its pump’s Best Efficiency Point (BEP). The manufacturer... 


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Projects in Progress 2025
1st September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media’s ‘Projects in Progress 2025’ report provides an overview of South Africa’s economic development as reflected through major infrastructure projects across energy, transport, water and... 


Exposure Limits for Diesel Particulate Matter in South Africa: A Guideline for South African Mines
Exposure Limits for Diesel Particulate Matter in South Africa: A Guideline for South African Mines
29th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM)—also known as black smoke or soot—is a toxic pollutant emitted from diesel engines. Comprising ultra-fine carbon-based particles, DPM can deeply... 


Phangela warns SA businesses that insider collusion is one of the most dangerous threats facing South African businesses as factory theft syndicates rise
Phangela warns SA businesses that insider collusion is one of the most dangerous threats facing South African businesses as factory theft syndicates rise
29th August 2025

Factory theft and hijacking syndicates are becoming increasingly sophisticated in South Africa, with insider crime, fraud and money laundering at the centre of their operations. This was the... 


 Windaba 2025: Time to Talk Grid Solutions – What Should Be on the Table?
Windaba 2025: Time to Talk Grid Solutions – What Should Be on the Table?
29th August 2025

A stable and reliable transmission network is the backbone of any modern energy system, connecting producers to consumers, balancing supply and demand, and enabling the integration of new... 


Global IoT Leader Actility Validates Lesira-Teq’s
Global IoT Leader Actility Validates Lesira-Teq’s "Technical Excellence" in Large-Scale Johannesburg Water Deployment
29th August 2025

Lesira-Teq (Pty) Ltd, a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specialising in smart utility solutions, has received a significant endorsement from Actility, the global pioneer in Low-Power... 


Digital tools unlock manufacturing excellence
29th August 2025

South Africa’s manufacturing sector is moving quickly in adopting AI-powered, digital automation tools to enhance efficiency, product precision and workforce optimisation. Fatima Khota, business... 


Schneider Electric West Africa launches new TeSys Deca Advanced 115A – 200A contactor to transform industrial motor management
Schneider Electric West Africa launches new TeSys Deca Advanced 115A – 200A contactor to transform industrial motor management
29th August 2025

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has announced the launch of the TeSys Deca Advanced contactor 115A & 150A for 3Pole... 


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Southern Africa sits on swathes of critical mineral reserves, report spotlighting regional case studies reveals
29th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

A new report launched by the World Economic Forum (WEF) highlights the urgent need to unlock investment in Southern Africa’s critical minerals to meet surging global demand for clean energy and... 


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Motor, drive efficiency gains unlock greater energy availability in Africa
29th August 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

Energy efficiency is a growing concern in the mining industry, especially in Africa, where power supplies are often limited and intermittent, owing to substandard generation, transmission and... 


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Project set to anchor LNG ambitions
29th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

A gas-to-power project under development is set to become a significant addition to South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), delivering... 


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Challenges hindering economic benefits – FAPA
29th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid constraints in global demand and weak pricing for ferroalloys, the local industry faces high energy costs and currency fluctuations that affect its ability to compete against global... 


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Summit to address minerals beneficiation, trade
29th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Fostering collaboration and development strategies for the sustainable extraction, beneficiation and trade of critical minerals, such as ferrochrome and ferromanganese, will be addressed at this... 


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Range offers high-performance automation
29th August 2025

Automation solutions provider Rollon’s high-specification linear motion systems are engineered for high-performance automation in many industries, including food processing, where hygiene,... 


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Mintek highlights importance of continued research and process optimisation for ferroalloys production
29th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The ongoing research and development of new technologies and processes for the ferroalloys industry is crucial for adequately addressing the challenges faced and opportunities available in this... 


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Firm joins low-carbon aluminium smelter project
29th August 2025

Global technology company ABB has joined project management organisation Arctial as an investor and will become a member of a partnership of companies set to carry out in-depth feasibility studies... 


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SACEEC celebrates innovation on KITE floor
29th August 2025

Exhibitor innovation took the spotlight at industry event KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) 2025 as industry association South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC)... 


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Access to markets grounded in local presence
29th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

A well-established local presence is crucial to access global markets in capital equipment exports, highlights industry association South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) CEO Eric... 


ESSENTIAL FLEXIBILITY 
SNG could offer industries a level of flexibility that is essential for South African factories that cannot afford downtime
SNG could sustain industries till LNG rollout
29th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Gas solutions company Eyona Gas believes that synthetic natural gas (SNG) could offer a real safety net for South African industries facing looming gas shortages in the future. As the country moves... 


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Energy firm makes major gas discovery in Mpumalanga
29th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Perth-based gas exploration company Kinetiko Energy has confirmed one of South Africa’s most significant onshore gas finds, following about a decade of work in Mpumalanga. The company has drilled... 


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Pressure mounting
29th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

With industrial and trade policy firmly back on the global agenda, South African industry is becoming more vocal in highlighting the threats posed to South Africa’s industrial capacity by policy... 


Long steel being made
IDC says it can’t go it alone in salvaging AMSA’s longs unit
28th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) says no decision has been made in relation to further support for ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) long-steel business, after the State-owned... 


Aluminium product from the Hillside smelter
Hillside lifts South32 production, while Mozal shuttering hangs in the balance
28th August 2025 By: Donna Slater

With power price and purchase agreements to power its Mozal Aluminium smelter in Mozambique in limbo, diversified metals producer South32 CEO Graham Kerr says the company’s sister operation in... 


Unlock the power of ESG with Creamer Media's webinar
Unlock the power of ESG with Creamer Media's webinar
28th August 2025

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments are no longer optional – they are a strategic necessity for businesses navigating today’s evolving market. Join Creamer Media’s expert panel... 


How Catalytic Converters Combat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
How Catalytic Converters Combat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
28th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning remains one of the leading causes of fatal air poisoning worldwide. This silent threat—colorless, odorless, and tasteless—can cause serious health... 


South32 CEO Graham Kerr
South32 sees limited risk of Indonesia replicating nickel success in alumina
28th August 2025 By: Reuters

Australian diversified miner South32 is closely watching alumina developments in Indonesia to see whether they will drag down prices in the global market the same way its nickel industry has, CEO... 


Africa hosts a critical mineral treasure chest.
African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments, Boston Consulting highlights
27th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments to move beyond traditional extraction models and capture significantly greater value across the entire mining-to-manufacturing value... 


Redefining Heavy-Duty Operations with High-Performance Battery Solutions
Redefining Heavy-Duty Operations with High-Performance Battery Solutions
27th August 2025

In the competitive world of logistics, manufacturing and material handling, equipment downtime is not just an inconvenience, it is a major threat to productivity and profitability.  Industrial... 


Powering performance: Electrical reticulation in facility management
Powering performance: Electrical reticulation in facility management
27th August 2025

Electrical reticulation may not be the most visible part of a facility’s infrastructure, but it plays a critical role. From lighting and HVAC systems to IT networks, production lines and backup... 


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Afrimat advances various improvement initiatives across its operations
27th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ahead of releasing its interim results for the six months ended August 31, JSE-listed construction materials and industrial minerals company Afrimat has advised that there will be a decrease in the... 


Torngat is developing the Strange Lake project in northern Quebec.
Torngat Metals signs rare earth supply deal with German magnet maker VAC
27th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Montreal-based Torngat Metals has struck a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with German company Vacuumschmelze (VAC) to pursue a long-term supply agreement for rare earth oxides. The non-binding... 


Vertiv to Sponsor C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025
Vertiv to Sponsor C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025
27th August 2025

Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, announced its participation as a bronze sponsor of the C&I Energy & Storage Summit Zambia 2025, a gathering of industry leaders, policy... 


Menar gains critical rail access
Menar gains critical rail access
26th August 2025

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced the granting of rail network access to 11 private companies as part of the government’s reforms to improve economic efficiencies and increase rail... 


Tests validate SCP’s ability to improve concrete durability
26th August 2025

Innovative SprayLock Concrete Protection (SCP) technology provides a reliable and quantifiable improvement in the service life and structural integrity of concrete infrastructure, according to the... 


Diesel Emissions Made Easy: Understanding Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs)
Diesel Emissions Made Easy: Understanding Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs)
26th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Cleaner Air Through Advanced Filtration Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) play a crucial role in reducing harmful emissions from diesel engines. At HJS Emission Technology SA, we... 


NZ minister Shane Jones keen to build on new high standing
26th August 2025

New Zealand resources minister Shane Jones isn’t getting carried away with results of the latest Fraser Institute survey out of Canada that has the country ahead of all Australian states and... 


Schneider Electric East Africa introduces new PrismaSeT power distribution switchboard range for smart energy management
Schneider Electric East Africa introduces new PrismaSeT power distribution switchboard range for smart energy management
22nd August 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, is proud to introduce its next-generation PrismaSeT range of power distribution... 


Reclaiming Purpose, Redefining an Industry
Reclaiming Purpose, Redefining an Industry
22nd August 2025

“Success is 80% preparation and 20% execution. That’s how I’ve built my business over the years.”  Portio Dlamini didn’t grow up in a household of entrepreneurs. Raised by her grandparents in the... 


BCI hits milestones at Mardie salt project, advances SoP programme
22nd August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia's BCI Minerals has entered full-scale operations at its A$1.44-billion Mardie salt project in Western Australia, which is set to become the country’s biggest industrial salt operation and... 


US Defense Department to buy cobalt for up to $500m
US Defense Department to buy cobalt for up to $500m
22nd August 2025 By: Reuters

The US is seeking to procure cobalt worth up to $500-million for defence stockpiles amid the country's move to boost its critical mineral supplies. Companies have been scrambling to source rare... 


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Talbot - The Art of Water
22nd August 2025

This Women’s Month, we introduce four women at Talbot helping industrial clients activate the transition to sustainable water, each with a unique voice, purpose and passion for impact. Liane Henman   


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Excellence has no gender, says WEG sales supervisor
22nd August 2025

Amanda Maher Position and company name: Sales supervisor for medium-and high-voltage motors at WEG Africa Main activity of company: WEG is a global leader in the production of electrical equipment,... 


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