With projects in construction, mining, logistics and other industries driving the crane market in South Africa, this equipment is a crucial component of infrastructure development in the country.... 

Engineering and plant services provider Babcock and machine industry company Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) on June 26 launched the new generation of Volvo articulated haulers and excavators to... 

After a successful launch at Bauma 2025, held in April in Munich, Germany, South African earthmoving equipment manufacturer and supplier Bell Equipment introduced a new range of motor graders to... 

In 2024, South African ports managed a total cargo throughput of 211.2 million tons, including 4.3 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs). The country’s container yards also recorded a... 

In a sector where productivity and reliability are paramount, South African farmers are increasingly turning to multipurpose machinery to meet growing demands. Among these,... 

Canada's Hudbay Minerals said on Monday it has resumed operations at its Snow Lake mining site in Manitoba following the lifting of evacuation orders in the region. Manitoba declared a state of... 

While Sweden’s push to overturn its decades-long ban on uranium mining is gathering momentum, Australia’s Aura Energy is deepening its commitment to the country's nuclear future through a strategic... 

To meet the growing demand for customised, high-performance specialised electric motors in heavy engineering, electric motor manufacturer Hexagon Electrical announced the expansion of its... 

New standards and efficiencies are being reached in harbour crane technologies, owing to the re-engineering of the DX series’ electrohydraulic disc brakes, developed by couplings and freewheel... 

Gold company Genesis Minerals on Monday announced the acquisition of the Laverton project from Focus Minerals for A$250-million in cash, adding a four-million-ounce resource to its portfolio. The... 

Leading heavy lifting solutions provider Sarens continues its involvement in the Zambian Fertiliser Project – which aims to further develop the Zambian agricultural industry – by contributing its... 

The efficient and safe installation of heavy objects for a world-first, large-scale carbon capture and utilisation plant for building material manufacturer Heidelberg Materials, is under way with... 

The M-CRANE tyre, a “next-generation” tyre for mobile cranes, has been introduced to the market by industrial tyre manufacturer Magna Tyres. The M-CRANE enhances crane efficiency, endurance and... 

London-listed Premier African Minerals and George Roach have agreed to mutually terminate his consultancy agreement as both the CEO and a director, in accordance with the terms of the consultancy... 

As industries transition toward more sustainable and efficient operations, electric forklifts powered by lithium-ion batteries are leading the change. With zero emissions, faster charging times and... 

The South African manufacturing sector continues to face pressures associated with weak domestic growth and infrastructure backlogs, which are being exacerbated by intensifying global headwinds... 

Bauma 2025, the world’s leading annual trade fair in the construction industry, took place in April in Munich, Germany, drawing about 600 000 visitors from more than 200 countries. The event hosted... 

A multi-phase training project was recently implemented at a Southern African mining operation by asset integrity management and industrial solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC)... 

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled its cutting-edge Altivar Process ATV6100 Medium Voltage (MV) Drive range,... 

As ports and container depots accelerate efforts to minimise greenhouse gas emissions and reduce their carbon footprints, the need to transition from diesel to electric equipment has become... 

(Virtual Showroom) A single, purpose-built Condra top gantry crane is to service Ngwadini Dam, currently under construction as part of the Lower uMkhomazi bulk water supply project, KwaZulu-Natal,... 

US president Donald Trump’s re-election represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s fossil fuel industry, energy advocacy group African Energy Chamber (AEC) said earlier this year. The Trump... 

Diamond producer De Beers’ rough diamond production for the first quarter of this year decreased by 11% year-on-year to 6.1-million carats, reflecting the continued production response to a... 

Truck mounted bin lifting equipment has played a critical role in South Africa’s domestic waste collection system since the introduction of the 240-litre wheelie bin in the early 1990s. The... 

CASE Construction Equipment made a powerful statement at Bauma 2025, the world’s leading construction equipment trade fair, showcasing its most forward-looking portfolio to date. With new... 

“bauma 2025 was the perfect stage to demonstrate what PALFINGER delivers for its customers today – and what we’re preparing for tomorrow. We showcased our integrated complete solutions of hardware,... 

The manufacturing sector in KwaZulu-Natal is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and the need for more sustainable production methods. However, to remain competitive, businesses... 

Kevin Donaldson purchased the generator sales division of the old Meissner company in 1993 with the specific agreement that for two years, the only focus will be service, maintenance and repairs to... 

“Combining a construction and recycling crane with a hookloader on a single truck offers huge potential for our customers. With our combined solution, we are making significant technological... 

SkyJacks, a leader in access, lifting and material handling solutions with over 45 years of expertise, had recently introduced Jekko's MPK10 Mini Picker to the Southern African market. As the... 

SkyJacks, a leader in access, lifting and material handling solutions with over 45 years of expertise, had recently introduced Jekko's MPK10 Mini Picker to the Southern African market. As the... 

President Donald Trump is moving to expand the mining and use of coal inside the US, a bid to power the boom in energy-hungry data centers while seeking to revive a declining US fossil fuel... 

“When designing the new PK 880 TEC, we focused on creating a solution that truly meets the needs of our customers – especially the operators who rely on our products every day. With its advanced... 

From safety and security considerations, to space optimisation and the ability to manage increased cargo volumes, container operations face complex challenges. That’s why the right material... 

Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe has unveiled the first two models in the Next Generation of crawler excavators. The 36-tonne HX360L and 40-tonne HX400L are powered by Hyundai’s own... 

As iTek Drives continues to expand its reached into Africa, the company is preparing to build motor control panels for a mine in Uganda. This order will be shipped with variable frequency drives... 

Crane manufacturer Condra is set to manufacture a second overhead crane for sugar producer Tongaat Hulett’s Maidstone sugar mill, in KwaZulu-Natal, to enhance operational capacity, resulting in... 

Structa Konsult is a consulting eng-ineering company specialising in the evaluation, design and certification of a range of industrial and civil structures.   Established in 2014, Structa Konsult... 

In a Zoom video interview with Creamer Media’s Engineering News & Mining Weekly, Plug Power President and CEO Andy Marsh on Wednesday pointed out that platinum-based proton exchange membrane (PEM)... 

If South Africa wants to reclaim its position in the global mining industry, half-measures just won’t cut it. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) needs to go beyond admitting... 

The market for truck-mounted cranes in South Africa is significant, with numerous industries recognising their durability, versatility and ability to operate in the toughest, most challenging... 

German technology group Hereaus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that gold continues to enjoy strong support from institutional investors and price increases invoked by uncertainty on...