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Drill rig drill bit at the Kola project
Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash has completed a share subscription to further advance work at the Kola project. 


IDC COO Joanne Bate
Green-hydrogen secretariat being set up at IDC as single point of contact for public and private coordination
5th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is in the process of setting up the institutional capacity to house the Green Hydrogen Just Energy Transition (JET) Secretariat, which is... 


Australia must brace for longer fire seasons and marine heatwaves ahead, report says
31st October 2024 By: Reuters

Australia must brace for longer and more dangerous fire seasons and marine heatwaves in the years ahead, while swift changes in weather patterns might result in more hot days and fewer cool days, a... 


SAS partners with Fincantieri, Vard Marine to build offshore patrol vessels in South Africa
18th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) in Durban has signed a technology partnership agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and its Canadian subsidiary Vard Marine to construct the Afrika class... 


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Protect the engine behind the heart of your business with Delo® FleetPROTM
17th October 2024

Delo® FleetPROTM is a heavy-duty diesel engine oil specifically formulated to meet API CH-4, it’s robust performance is designed for use in diesel engines, in commercial fleets and off-highway... 


Santos announces financing of Darwin LNG life extension works
10th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Darwin liquefied natural gas (LNG) joint venture (JV), operated by ASX-listed Santos, has achieved financial close of new syndicated bank loan facilities totalling $800-million. The facilities... 


Nicky Oppenheimer
Recycle like there’s no tomorrow, big screen at Oppenheimer event urges attendees
9th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Recycle like there’s no tomorrow were the urging words flashed across the large screen at the thirteenth Oppenheimer Research Conference, where long-time former diamond mining luminary Nicky... 


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Mercedes mine, Mexico
4th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine about 250 km north-east of Hermosillo. 


The value of understanding why a gear oil is failing
The value of understanding why a gear oil is failing
27th September 2024

Gearboxes are an essential machinery component, and they need to be correctly lubricated in order to function efficiently and for their expected lifespan. However, choosing the right lubricant for... 


East London port welcomes two new tugs as TNPA completes fleet renewal
27th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Port of East London has taken ownership of two new tugboats, marking the end of Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s) R1-billion marine fleet renewal programme, aimed at boosting tugboat... 


The above image depicts the pouring of an N’GENIUS Series grade from furnace into ladle at Furniss & White
UK foundry first user of new austenitic steels
20th September 2024

British steel foundry Furniss & White has become the first company in the world to manufacture castings using an “innovative new series of high-strength austenitic stainless steels”. Furniss &... 


Image of the Sabodala-Massawa mine
Sabodala-Massawa gold mine expansion, Senegal – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Commercial production has started. 


A generic image of a slurry pump
Company extends pump range
13th September 2024

Slurry pump technology company Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has extended its range of slurry pumps for the mining industry to include an acid-resistant super duplex stainless steel (SDSS)... 


Russian President Vladimir Putin
Putin says Russia should consider restricting exports of uranium, titanium and nickel
11th September 2024 By: Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow should consider limiting exports of uranium, titanium and nickel in retaliation against the West. "Please take a look at some of the... 


Bureau Veritas showcases state-of-the-art facility to drive customer-centric processes, sustainability, and services excellence
9th September 2024

Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and Certification, has been brokering trust between companies, governments, and society at large for nearly 200 years. Today, the company... 


Advanced Group leading African market in total risk management
Advanced Group leading African market in total risk management
5th September 2024

Since its modest inception in 2000, the Advanced Group of Companies has evolved into a formidable presence within the risk management, risk mitigation and emergency response markets. Rooted in... 


Castrol unveils new logo, strategy as it celebrates 125th anniversary
Castrol unveils new logo, strategy as it celebrates 125th anniversary
5th September 2024

As we celebrate our 125th anniversary, Castrol, a global leader in lubricants and a proud member of the bp group, is commemorating this milestone with a special 125-year logo. This emblem is being... 




TUG CHRISTENING: A bottle of bubbly being smashed against the side of the Sepelong, one of five new tugboats christened at a ceremony held at the Port of Durban earlier this month. The vessels form part of Transnet National Port Authority’s (TNPA’s) R1-billion marine fleet renewal programme, which has raised the number of tugboats at the Port of Durban to 14 in a fleet of 38 across eight commercial seaports. Photograph: TNPA
TUG CHRISTENING
30th August 2024

A bottle of bubbly being smashed against the side of the Sepelong, one of five new tugboats christened at a ceremony held at the Port of Durban earlier this month. The vessels form part of Transnet... 


Klüber Lubrication
23rd August 2024

Together Beyond Lubrication Without specialty lubricants, many aspects of our technical world would grind to a halt. Drive units would fail, machines would stop producing, and water wouldn't flow... 


Women in Industry - Talbot
Women in Industry - Talbot
23rd August 2024

Micole Martens Is a director at Talbot and leads the Laboratory, a leading commercial environmental testing laboratory with an extensive footprint across Africa. Born on June 28, 1985, in Gauteng,... 


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Advanced Group providing turnkey fire mitigation, suppression solutions
20th August 2024

Built on the back of a growing demand for a reliable, top-end service provider, safety and risk management specialist Advanced Group continues to evolve to include products and services that can... 


Vesconite Bearings reflects on record-breaking bearing during Olympics
Vesconite Bearings reflects on record-breaking bearing during Olympics
13th August 2024

As the world celebrates the Olympic Games this month, Vesconite Bearings is reminded of a remarkable achievement in its history—the production of the largest bearing it has ever created.  This... 


Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill says the acquisition supports the group's strategy to thrive through the energy transition.
Woodside acquires Texas ammonia project for $2.35bn
5th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-headquartered Woodside on Monday announced a binding agreement to acquire a lower carbon ammonia project in, Texas, US, for $2.35-billion. CEO Meg O’Neill said the acquisition of OCI... 


BOLTING PERFORMANCE Using high-pressure hydraulics and a pre-determined pressure, Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioners axially stretch the bolt and the nut will lift clear of the flange
Effective bolt tensioning for valves
2nd August 2024

The Nord-Lock bolting solutions, available from industrial equipment supplier BMG, include Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioning tools, which have been developed for use in all industries where... 


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Lubricant prolongs component life, improves efficiency
26th July 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Lubrication and industrial equipment specialist ISO-Reliability Partners’ collaboration with lubricants manufacturer Royal Purple brings the manufacturer’s proprietary lubricants technology to the... 


IZA Africa hosts expert seminar on the role of zinc in corrosion protection
IZA Africa hosts expert seminar on the role of zinc in corrosion protection
17th July 2024

An expert seminar for South African civil engineers, consulting engineers, marine engineers and architects was hosted by the International Zinc Association (IZA) on 13 June in Umhlanga in... 


Western Cape Lubricants celebrates its 30th anniversary as an independent FUCHS LUBRICANTS’ distributor
Western Cape Lubricants celebrates its 30th anniversary as an independent FUCHS LUBRICANTS’ distributor
16th July 2024

Western Cape Lubricants (WCL) of Strand is celebrating its 30th anniversary as an independent FUCHS’ distributor. “It is a significant milestone for FUCHS, WCL, and the industry in general. It has... 


Nations gather to negotiate deep sea mining code as opposition mounts
Nations gather to negotiate deep sea mining code as opposition mounts
15th July 2024 By: Reuters

The United Nations' International Seabed Authority (ISA) will meet on Monday to consider new rules allowing firms to extract minerals from the ocean floor, despite mounting concerns about the... 


Damen signs new NIP agreement with dtic, celebrates more than 40 vessels built at Cape Town shipyard
12th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Damen Shipyards Group (DSG) has signed a new strategic partnership agreement with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) as part of the National Industrial Participation (NIP)... 


Vessels at the Ngqura port
Transnet monitoring port operations as inclement weather continues
10th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

State-owned Transnet has said it continues to monitor operations at its Cape Town, Saldanha Bay, Port Elizabeth and Ngqura ports amid adverse weather conditions along the country's coast. Strong... 


ATEX Vertical Inline Pumps with Panel
ATEX-certified fuel transfer pumps improve marine diesel offloading times
4th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The intricate logistics of fuel loading and unloading in marine transport demands efficiency and reliability at every turn. Central to this process are cargo pumps, the unsung heroes facilitating... 


Construction of new TNPA multipurpose vessel gets under way
21st June 2024 By: Irma Venter

A keel-laying ceremony has marked the beginning of construction of a new multipurpose vessel that will increase the marine fleet availability for Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) in Cape... 


Nurturing young talent in geoscience: Insights from industry experts
Nurturing young talent in geoscience: Insights from industry experts
14th June 2024

In the field of geoscience, the voices of young professionals resonate with promise, innovation and a deep-rooted passion for understanding the Earth’s complex systems. Council for Geosciences... 


Plastics SA launches Clean-Up and Recycle SA 2024 campaign, presents Caroline Reid Eco-Warrior Awards
Plastics SA launches Clean-Up and Recycle SA 2024 campaign, presents Caroline Reid Eco-Warrior Awards
13th June 2024

Plastics SA and the KwaZulu-Natal Marine Network utilised the NETWORK for NETWORKS seminar hosted recently by the SA Association for Marine Biological Research at uShaka Sea World to launch the... 


Nodules being inspected
TMC produces cobalt sulphate from seafloor polymetallic nodules
12th June 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nasdaq-listed critical minerals company TMC on Wednesday announced the successful production of cobalt sulphate derived exclusively from seafloor polymetallic nodules. The milestone was achieved... 


Revolutionising corrosion protection: The power of Belzona’s innovative solutions
Revolutionising corrosion protection: The power of Belzona’s innovative solutions
7th June 2024

Corrosion is an insidious enemy of industrial assets, silently deteriorating structures, machinery and equipment across a range of industries. Whether it is the pipelines in an oil refinery, the... 


The above image depicts Manta Freight Logistics CEO Michael Tziranis
Single point-of-contact for efficient logistics
31st May 2024 By: Lynne Davies

A streamlined freight logistics management process, offered by integrated freight logistics solutions company Manta Freight Logistics, is being positioned as a possible solution to combat ongoing... 


Naming of 'Densu River' tanker signals maritime progress
Naming of 'Densu River' tanker signals maritime progress
30th May 2024

AMSOL in Ghana plays an important role in the country's maritime industry; delivering marine fuel by tanker to international oil companies and clients in the fishing industry off Tema on behalf of... 


Damaged pump with unaffected Vesconite Hilube bushings
Vesconite Hilube bearings resilient in hypochlorite environment
27th May 2024

At a Gulf Coast seawater cooling pump station, the resilience of Vesconite Hilube bearings in hypochlorite came to the forefront, showcasing their superiority in challenging environments. Sodium... 


The final machining process
Vesconite Bearings delivers largest order to Netherlands customer
22nd May 2024

In May, Vesconite Bearings, a global leader in bearing and wear solutions, delivered its largest rudder bearing order to a customer in the Netherlands. The order, comprising four extra-large... 


Consol Energy resumes shipments from marine terminal in Baltimore
21st May 2024 By: Reuters

Coal producer Consol Energy said on Tuesday shipments to international markets have resumed from its marine terminal in Baltimore. Coal exports from the busy US port of Baltimore were disrupted in... 


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Daunia mine, Australia
17th May 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine located 30 km south-east of Moranbah, and about 170 km south-west of Mackay in Queensland. 


Image of gold pour
Back River Gold – Goose mine gold project, Canada – update
17th May 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

First gold pour has been delayed. 


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