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DGC Africa powering Africa’s future
DGC Africa powering Africa’s future
9th September 2024

Mining services company DGC Africa, a member of the Dickinson Group, is powering Africa’s future through innovative asset integrity and industrial solutions for the mining and metallurgy, glass,... 


Revolutionising safety standards in material handling and warehousing
Revolutionising safety standards in material handling and warehousing
9th September 2024

As industries increasingly prioritise safety in their operations, ensuring the wellbeing of employees is more important than ever. However, despite the growing emphasis on safety protocols,... 


Smaller cranes shine at Platreef installation
6th September 2024

While high-capacity overhead cranes are of an impressive size and technical complexity, their smaller and simpler cousins – the workhorses of the factory and general engineering workshop – should... 


SkyJacks celebrates 45-year milestone at Electra
SkyJacks celebrates 45-year milestone at Electra
5th September 2024

For over 45 years, Johannesburg-based supplier of powered access and materials handling solutions SkyJacks has been trusted by South Africa to provide innovative and safe solutions to working at... 


Magni showcases latest innovations at Electra
Magni showcases latest innovations at Electra
5th September 2024

Global lifting equipment and telescopic handlers company Magni TH is set to make a significant impact at this year’s Electra Mining Africa with the unveiling  one of its latest innovations.... 


RGM Cranes drives overhead lifting innovation
RGM Cranes drives overhead lifting innovation
2nd September 2024

With more than 35 years in the heavy lifting industry, RGM Cranes has established itself as Africa’s largest crane manufacturer. The company specialises in the design, manufacture, installation and... 


 Electra Mining Africa to unveil innovative new products, technologies and services
Electra Mining Africa to unveil innovative new products, technologies and services
30th August 2024

Electra Mining Africa is a recognised highlight on the mining and industrial events calendar. Local and international companies are gearing up to take advantage of the opportunity to meet... 


Local manufacturing to play a prominent role at Electra Mining Africa 2024
Local manufacturing to play a prominent role at Electra Mining Africa 2024
30th August 2024

The local South African manufacturing sector is a pillar in the South African economy, with the potential to play a crucial role in the country’s economic growth and recovery. Electra Mining Africa... 


Industry specialists to share expertise at Electra Mining Africa seminars
Industry specialists to share expertise at Electra Mining Africa seminars
30th August 2024

Industry specialists from across the mining and industrial sectors of the economy will deliver a programme of highly informative free-to-attend seminars at Electra Mining Africa, taking place at... 


Condra managing director Marc Kleiner
Platreef show-stealer
23rd August 2024

( Virtual Showroom )High-capacity overhead cranes often make headline news because of impressive size and technical complexity. Their smaller and simpler cousins – workhorses of the factory and... 


GARY CORIN Ninety-three percent of exhibitors at the 2024 Electra Mining hail from South Africa
[WATCH] Electra Mining Africa 2024: A record-breaking event in the making
22nd August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

As the countdown to Southern Africa’s biggest trade show begins, the excitement for Electra Mining Africa is reaching fever pitch. Exhibitors, participants and visitors are all preparing for an... 


DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius.
Big win for DRDGOLD is 60 MW solar farm as it repositions for future
21st August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The big win for surface gold recovery company DRDGOLD is the 60 MW solar farm built at Ergo in the 12 months to June 30. “I call it a R3-billion prepaid electricity facility that will take care of... 


Industry specialists to share expertise at Electra Mining Africa seminars
Industry specialists to share expertise at Electra Mining Africa seminars
21st August 2024

Industry specialists from across the mining and industrial sectors of the economy will deliver a programme of highly informative free-to-attend seminars at Electra Mining Africa, taking place at... 


New products, innovations and world-class technologies at Electra Mining Africa
New products, innovations and world-class technologies at Electra Mining Africa
21st August 2024

An exhibition viewed by industry as one of the most important events on the calendar, Electra Mining Africa provides a unique platform where exhibitors can launch new products and showcase their... 


DRDGOLD recovery operations
Higher gold price boosts DRDGOLD’s full-year revenue
14th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE-, ASX- and NYSE-listed DRDGOLD has reported a 14% year-on-year increase in revenue to about R6.24-billion for the financial year ended June 30, which the company said was mainly owing to a 20%... 


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Big solar installation epitomises Sun City’s ongoing efforts to remain relevant
9th August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Sun International’s Sun City, in the North West, is continuing its drive to remain relevant as it progresses several successful initiatives to revamp the premier leisure and entertainment... 


DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT ECOSYSTEM WiMSA has created a community that lends support to women in the mining sector, offers mentorship and career development, understands women’s rights and helps women develop their own personal strength and character
Despite successes, challenges persist
9th August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite some progress in empowering women in the mining industry, significant challenges remain, reports lobby organisation Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) chairperson Raksha Naidoo. Focusing... 


Glencore Group's Astron Energy refuelling station.
Astron’s a terrific asset, ferrochrome’s helping world to decarbonise, says Glencore
8th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Astron Energy, which has successfully rebranded one of South Africa’s transport fuel forecourt networks, is described by Glencore CEO Gary Nagle as being a terrific asset. With the restart to full... 


The SK6000 land crane being developed by Mammoet in Netherlands make out of structural steel and painted Red
Sizeable land crane being launched in Netherlands
2nd August 2024 By: Halima Frost

The behemoth SK6000 land crane being manufactured by heavy lifting and transport specialists Mammoet at its Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands will be launched later this month. The company says... 


Condra subsidiary clinches six-crane order from steel distributor
2nd August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer BB Cranes is preparing to manufacture six overhead cranes for steel distributor D&E Group for installation in new warehouses in Cape Town and George. The warehouses are being... 


As a leading OEM, Tru-Trac offers flexible maintenance and support services to address industry challenges
Specialist maintenance of conveyors pays dividends in uptime
29th July 2024

When margins are squeezed by lower commodity prices, mines must secure the productivity and efficiency of key functions like conveyors – and Tru-Trac Rollers can assist in doing just that. “Turmoil... 


Steel company chooses BB Cranes
Steel company chooses BB Cranes
17th July 2024

( Virtual Showroom )BB Cranes is to manufacture six overhead cranes for steel distributor D&E Group, for installation in new warehouses being built in Cape Town and George. The additional... 


Close mining, space encounters to continue in Sydney
11th July 2024

By Richard Roberts, Editorial Director, Beacon Events  In an ideal world the terrestrial mining and commercial space sectors are working arm in arm on their mutual problems (or challenges).... 


‘5-in-1 Trade Show’ brings important industries, buyers and sellers, together
‘5-in-1 Trade Show’ brings important industries, buyers and sellers, together
10th July 2024

This year’s event is set to be one of the biggest Electra Mining Africa exhibitions to date with over 850 companies exhibiting across six exhibition halls and four sizable outside exhibit areas.... 


AfriSam celebrates a long standing relationship with CPMs
AfriSam's ‘heavy lifting’ for makers of concrete products
9th July 2024

Manufacturing concrete products is an industry segment that faces its own special demands, and AfriSam’s 90 years of experience allows it to take some of the weight of these challenges off its... 


A Curve D150 dewatering pump sat on the floor of a workshop
Efficient water management with new pump
5th July 2024

Local pump original-equipment manufacturer Pump & Abrasion Technologies launched its Curve D150 dewatering pump in May, which has been designed to improve water handling in mining operations. In... 


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Company awarded tender for 100-t crane
5th July 2024

Steel manufacturing corporation ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has awarded a tender for a 100-t engineered crane to Southern Africa’s largest crane company Morris Material Handling. Morris... 


Three-way company cooperation wins crane order
5th July 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

South African agricultural machinery manufacturer Rovic is modifying its shopfloor workflow to reduce component assembly times, improve staff safety and increase the rate of production. As the... 


MAJOR SERVICE The 50 000-hour component replacement project is intended to bring heavy-wear components back into a serviceable state that is in line with original equipment manufacturer specification
Electric shovels receive 50 000-hour service
28th June 2024 By: Halima Frost

A 50 000-hour component replacement project on one of the large 7495-series Caterpillar electric rope shovels owned and operated by diamond producer Debswana for its Jwaneng mine is going to plan,... 


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Despite big obstacles, AfCFTA viewed as key to weaving new trade and industrial tapestry
28th June 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

In the grand tapestry of international commerce, Africa’s 55 nations have stood as individual threads rather than a unified fabric of economic opportunity. But a new era of collaboration being... 


Wide-span crane under manufacture at Condra’s Johannesburg factory. Rovic’s cranes will have spans of 28 metres
Three-way company cooperation wins crane order
24th June 2024

( Virtual Showroom )Rovic, a leading South African manufacturer of agricultural machinery, is to modify shopfloor workflow to cut component assembly times, improve staff safety and increase the... 


Celebrating 40 Years of Unparalleled Partnership: Goscor Lift Trucks and Crown Equipment
Celebrating 40 Years of Unparalleled Partnership: Goscor Lift Trucks and Crown Equipment
20th June 2024

Goscor Lift Trucks (GLT), a prominent name in materials handling solutions, proudly commemorates four decades of a robust partnership with Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's leading... 


Mawson to acquire Southern Cross Gold in merger
12th June 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company Mawson Gold has announced a nonbinding term sheet with Southern Cross Gold (SXG), outlining its intent to acquire all the ordinary shares of the Australian... 


MEMSA Mind Shift 2024 - Innovation, digital technology and skills in the SA mining supply chain
MEMSA Mind Shift 2024 - Innovation, digital technology and skills in the SA mining supply chain
7th June 2024

This year’s MEMSA conference, aptly themed ‘Smart Solutions for People and Planet’, brought together experts and thought leaders from the mining industry to share insights and advancements in... 


Electra Mining Africa: where inspiration and innovation meet
Electra Mining Africa: where inspiration and innovation meet
6th June 2024

From drones to the Cloud to AI, the world is progressing at the speed of light. It’s not always easy staying on top of the latest innovations in your field. But at Electra Mining Africa 2024,... 


The screens, which are crucial for maintaining the integrity of the intake water by preventing vegetation from clogging up the turbines used for electricity generation
Vesconite Bearings assists with hydroelectric weed extraction in New Zealand
4th June 2024

A Vesconite and Vesconite Hilube wheel and bushing combination has been deployed at a prominent hydroelectric company in New Zealand, expanding a growing set of hydroelectric reference cases for... 


Energy Fuels shores up Australian supply for REE production
Energy Fuels shores up Australian supply for REE production
4th June 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based Energy Fuels has formed a joint venture with Astron to develop the Donald rare earth element (REE) and mineral sands project in Australia, securing supply for its White Mesa mill, in... 


Inaugural Transport Evolution West Africa aims to showcase solutions to unlock regional trade in West Africa
24th May 2024

The transportation industry is the lifeblood of global commerce. Over the past few years, logistics across the West African region has played a key role in driving investment and growth within the... 


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SaaS platform appointed headline sponsor at lifting event
24th May 2024

Professional body Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) announced, in a press release last month, that it has appointed critical asset management software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider... 


An image of the Grove cranes with Southern Cranes branding
Fleet grown with new cranes, jobs boosted
24th May 2024

UK-based lifting solution company Southern Cranes has enhanced its business and work opportunities following its acquisition of ten new cranes for its fleet, the company announced in a press... 


An image of one of the AUTAA cranes in action
Lifting company deploys new crane for French hospital expansion
24th May 2024

French lifting company AUTAA – which is a subsidiary of transport and logistics company Charles André Group (GCA) exceptional lifting and transport segment – announced, in a press release last... 


SkyJacks Appointed as Jekko Dealer for South Africa
SkyJacks Appointed as Jekko Dealer for South Africa
21st May 2024

Jekko is pleased to announce its partnership with SkyJacks, a premier supplier of powered access and material handling solutions based in Johannesburg, South Africa. SkyJacks has been appointed as... 


Glencore's head office
Glencore expands adherence to standards, reporting frameworks to ensure sustainability
17th May 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global diversified miner Glencore’s emissions and energy use increased in 2023, but the group continues to make strides in managing its operations sustainably and according to ever-evolving... 


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Schauenburg SmartMine IoT
Schauenburg SmartMine IoT

SmartMine IoT has been developed with the mining industry in mind, to provides our customers with powerful business intelligence and data modelling...

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Hanna Instruments (Pty) Ltd
Hanna Instruments (Pty) Ltd

We supply customers with practical affordable solutions for their testing needs. Our products include benchtop, portable, in-line process control...

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Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd
Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd

Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is sole distributors for Goodwin electrically driven, submersible, abrasion resistance slurry pumps.

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SAJ Electrics
SAJ Electrics

Smart energy storage solutions for efficient, safe, and profitable power.

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