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CASE TAKES ON 100HP SEGMENT WITH NEW 421G WHEEL LOADER
Updated 5 hours ago

CASE Construction Equipment is filling the gap between its compact and medium-size wheel loaders, with the launch of the 421G. With an operating weight of 8,970kg, the machine has been designed to... 


Bowen Coking Coal narrows half-year loss
Bowen Coking Coal narrows half-year loss
Updated 6 hours ago By: Reuters

Australian miner Bowen Coking Coal has reported a significantly improved financial performance for the first half of 2025, narrowing its loss to A$8.7-million, a substantial reduction from a... 


Catalyst achieves first stoping ore at Plutonic East
Catalyst achieves first stoping ore at Plutonic East
14th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia's Catalyst Metals on Friday announce the successful achievement of first stoping ore at its Plutonic East mine, marking a milestone in the company’s ongoing expansion within the Plutonic... 


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Sintech
14th March 2025

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications in mining and mining-related industries. Sintech supplies... 


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Efficiency, hygiene and automation core to specialist’s offerings
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Demand for drive solutions specialist SEW-EURODRIVE’s product offerings are currently strong and increasing steadily in South Africa’s growing food and beverage industry. SEW-EURODRIVE provides... 


INDUSTRY ALIGNMENT
The expansion of MacLean battery electric fleets aligns with the industry’s push toward decarbonisation
Automation advances EV safety, efficiency
14th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

As the mining industry shifts towards reducing equipment operator exposure to high-risk environments, mining companies are increasingly looking for technologies that enhance both safety and... 


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Local supply chains crucial to promoting food security
14th March 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Strengthening local supply chains is critical to ensuring food security and economic resilience, and sourcing materials and services locally not only reduces supply chain disruptions but also... 


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Stainless-steel components aid food safety
14th March 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG has highlighted the significance of its stainless-steel components in enhancing food safety. BMG’s team of fastener specialists advises food and beverage plants to... 


Stefan Babatchev, chief project engineer at Condra Cranes & Hoists
Stefan Babatchev
14th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Stefan Babatchev, chief project engineer at Condra Cranes & Hoists, a manufacturer of cranes, hoists and material handling equipment 


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John Deere’s advanced telematics system offers real-time connectivity
14th March 2025

John Deere’s JDLink and Operations Center gives machine operators and owners a competitive edge in ensuring that machines operate optimally, reducing downtime and costs while optimising... 


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Pollution threatens to overwhelm the country’s water supply systems
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As many regions across South Africa, including the City of Johannesburg and eThekwini, continue to grapple with significant water supply challenges and extended outages, the growing threat of water... 


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Trade war blueprint
14th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

US President Donald Trump’s recently published trade policy agenda leaves absolutely no room for nuance. Not even the tiniest crack has been left to allow light to be shed on the possible... 


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How Delba Electrical helps clients improve motor efficiency
14th March 2025

The role of energy efficiency in electrical rotating machine repairs At Delba Electrical, energy efficiency is a key focus. As a leader in the repair and maintenance of electrical rotating... 


Alphamin's Bisie tin mine
Alphamin temporarily stops mining at Bisie as DRC conflict continues
13th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V- and JSE-listed Alphamin Resources has advised that it will temporarily cease mining at the Bisie tin mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), amid conflict in the country. Insurgent... 


 Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
13th March 2025

(Virtual Showroom ) By: Dr Darija Susac, 2nd Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference Committee Member and Acting Director of HySA Catalysis Centre of Competence Economic growth and socioeconomic... 


Why turbomachinery should break free from vendor lock-in
Why turbomachinery should break free from vendor lock-in
13th March 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Today’s modern turbomachinery control systems form an important of operational efficiency, be it in heavy... 


Accidents at giant Rio Tinto project kill more than a dozen workers, prompting inquiry
Accidents at giant Rio Tinto project kill more than a dozen workers, prompting inquiry
12th March 2025 By: Reuters

A routine night shift ended in tragedy for Alseny Camara. The 32-year-old was working for a Chinese subcontractor building a railway to reach Simandou - the world's largest new iron mining... 


Designed for demanding conditions, Apex Trough Tracker excels in high-tonnage, high-speed conveyor applications
Tru-Trac's new Apex Trough Tracker design excels at RBCT
11th March 2025

With its range of belt tracking solutions undergoing constant innovation, Tru-Trac has proven its patented Apex Trough Tracker under arduous conditions at the Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) in... 


At bauma 2025, visitors can experience a range of service highlights such as PALFINGER CONNECTED, a digital platform for efficient fleet management, which achieves maximum uptime by providing live machine data and relevant usage information
PALFINGER: Service as the Key for Maximum Performance
11th March 2025

PALFINGER's innovative crane and lifting solutions set standards in performance and efficiency. Complemented by extensive service offerings, machine uptime can be further optimized, and... 


Merafe CEO Zanele Matlala (left) and Merafe FD Ditabe Chocho.
New ferroalloy technology pilot results ‘looking great’, Merafe presentation hears
10th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The results of the pilot testing of a new Proudly South African smelting technology, which lowers electricity usage and has the potential to render local ferroalloy beneficiation globally... 


Innovative drive solutions from NORD at bauma 2025
Innovative drive solutions from NORD at bauma 2025
10th March 2025

Highly efficient, economic and optimally matched to robust industries NORD-MAXXDRIVE-portfolio.jpg: The MAXXDRIVE® industrial gear units are among the highlights at NORD DRIVESYSTEMS’ trade fair... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa plans to resume his visits to Eskom power stations after latest loadshedding setback
Exasperated Ramokgopa warns of ‘casualties’ after latest loadshedding bout
8th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed exasperation and disappointment over the most recent implementation of Stage 3 loadshedding by Eskom over the weekend starting... 


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Exxaro warns shareholders to expect disappointing 2024 earnings amid cost pressures
7th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Exxaro Resources has warned shareholders that its headline earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2024, are expected to have decreased by between 30% and 44% year-on-year to... 


TANGIBLE RESULTS
The Maric flow control valve range has demonstrated tangible results in reducing water wastage
Advanced valve solutions enhance water, air consumption efficiency
7th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Amid growing concerns over resource conservation and operational efficiency, the mining sector is increasingly turning to advanced valve solutions to optimise water and air consumption, says... 


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Collaboration, investment required for rail system to thrive
7th March 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Boosting local rail infrastructure through government and private-sector collaboration – in the form of public–private partnerships (PPPs) – while harnessing complementary assistance from... 


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New products add value to wire ropes
7th March 2025 By: Halima Frost

The onboarding of a wire rope specialist to promote high-performance lubricant manufacturer and distributor Lubrication Engineers South Africa’s (LESA’s) recently launched Wirelife Monolec... 


ATTRACTIVE ALTERNATIVE
Allmech’s ceramic core ball valve range is designed for high-pressure applications and offer enhanced durability as well as corrosion resistance
Company expands mining offering with advanced ceramic core ball valves
7th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Water treatment specialist Allmech has expanded its product range with the introduction of large stainless steel ceramic core ball valves, which are now available in South Africa from the company’s... 


An image of a robot loading an engine block into the RMBS 1-6-400-30 blast system
Custom machine improves efficiency at Turkish foundry
7th March 2025

Germany-based shot blasting technologies specialist Rösler Oberflächentechnik was selected from four equipment manufacturers to provide one of the largest foundries in Türkiye with a shot blast... 


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Private sector could help end decade of stagnation
7th March 2025

State-owned freight company Transnet’s Network Statement offers private-sector players the opportunity to take the leading role in recovering the national rail sector and infrastructure, thereby... 


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New defence review needed to tackle widening SANDF funding and capacity gaps
7th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

In late January, in fighting in the city of Goma and surrounding districts, in North Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 14 South African soldiers were killed. The... 


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Thorny River diamond dyke project, South Africa – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Diamond exploration and project development company Botswana Diamonds has been granted a mining permit for its Thorny River project. 


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Two Rivers Platinum Mine Merensky project, South Africa – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been successfully placed on care and maintenance. 


TG Metals acquires 80% stake in WA gold project
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed TG Metals has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire an 80% interest in the Van Uden gold project in Western Australia from Montague Resources Australia. Barto Gold will retain... 


The Kinsevere mine site
China’s MMG halts new Congo plant after one year on cobalt slump
6th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

A Chinese State-controlled mining company mothballed a cobalt processing plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo only 15 months after opening it due to a historic slump in the price of the... 


The Arcata mine
Triple Flag acquires gold and silver streams in Peru
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Royalty and streaming company Triple Flag Precious Metals said on Wednesday that it had acquired 5% gold and silver streams on the Arcata and Azuca mines in Peru from Sierra Sun Precious Metals for... 


Kiboko Group has announced a game-changing partnership with the world’s third-largest mining machinery manufacturer XCMG
Kiboko Group, XCMG forge strategic partnership to drive innovation, sustainability in S Africa’s mining industry
5th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A new player in South Africa’s mining equipment sector, Kiboko Group, has announced a game-changing partnership with the world’s third-largest mining machinery manufacturer XCMG. This... 


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Botswana Diamonds granted mining permit for Thorny River
4th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Botswana Diamonds has been granted a mining permit for its Thorny River project, in Limpopo, South Africa. The Thorny River project is close to the mined-out Marsfontein mine. 


Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic Living Space PM sensors redefine indoor air quality management
Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic Living Space PM sensors redefine indoor air quality management
4th March 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leading provider of energy management and automation solutions, carries the full range of SpaceLogic Living Space Particulate Matter (PM) Series sensors, which... 


TRIM CE Moshe Motlohi
Transnet appoints CEs for Engineering, Rail Infrastructure Manager divisions
28th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Rail and ports operator Transnet has appointed Bessie Mabunda as Transnet Engineering (TE) CE and Moshe Motlohi as Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) CE, with effect from March 1. These... 


AMSA to proceed with closure of longs unit after talks with govt fail to yield solution
AMSA to proceed with closure of longs unit after talks with govt fail to yield solution
28th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Steel group ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has confirmed that it will proceed with the wind down of its longs business after talks with government failed to yield the “timely solutions required”... 


MT Cattlin in Western Australia
Rio Tinto-buyout target Arcadium Lithium posts loss on falling lithium prices
28th February 2025 By: Reuters

Arcadium Lithium posted a loss in the fourth quarter on Thursday, as low prices of lithium, used to power electric vehicle batteries, weighed on the company. Lithium prices have plunged more than... 


The above image depicts a line up of the MACH Reactor by GoldOre
Novel technology now more energy efficient
28th February 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Metallurgical technology company GoldOre has made concerted efforts to optimise the energy efficiency of its MACH Reactor – an industrial-scale hydrodynamic cavitation device. The company has “. .... 


An Extreme Lighting corded LED mining cap lamp with battery pack
Flameproof headlamps under development for local mines
28th February 2025 By: Halima Frost

To both increase its supply footprint in Southern Africa as well as enhance its mining product portfolio, outdoor and underground lighting solutions provider Extreme Lights is developing a new... 


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