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Tech offering fully aligned with province’s demands
6th March 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Western Cape economy, anchored in agriculture, food and beverage processing, manufacturing and logistics, continues to drive demand for flexible and energy efficient industrial technologies,... 


Guy Fitt, National Sales Manager at Tru-Trac
Tru-Trac targets hidden costs of misalignment and slippage
3rd March 2026

Conveyor belt misalignment and roller slippage remain among the most persistent and costly problems in mining and bulk materials handling operations. While these issues are often treated as... 


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Redesigned chute improves screening efficiency at iron-ore plant
27th February 2026

Screening inefficiencies at a wet iron-ore plant in Sierra Leone were resolved by redesigning a poorly performing transfer chute to deliver evenly distributed, lower velocity feed across twin... 


Weba Chute Systems
Weba Chute Systems
27th February 2026

Weba Chute Systems is world-renowned for ensuring that its custom-engineered chutes add immediate and significant value to customers’ profitability, uptime and on-site health and safety. The... 


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Sishen ultrahigh dense-media separation project, South Africa – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Anglo American has reported that 90% of all engineering work at the project has been completed.  


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Woodsmith polyhalite project, UK – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The service shaft sinking is currently at a depth of 874 m of the total 1 600 m.  


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo sees growth in refocused portfolio earnings despite reporting wider loss of $3.7bn
20th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global diversified miner Anglo American is starting to see underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) gains from its simplified portfolio that focuses on... 


A bifurcated chute on site
DRC growth demands custom-designed chute systems
20th February 2026

As mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) scale up and push for higher throughputs, custom engineered chutes are starting to make a vital difference to transfer point... 


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Addressing common conveyor problems
13th February 2026

Conveyor system complications such as belt misalignment, material carryback and rip events directly impact throughput, operational costs and safety, leading to loss of production on quarries and... 


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New telescopic rail provides smoother extension
13th February 2026

Following the expansion of linear motion systems provider Rollon’s HGT heavy-duty telescopic rail range, industrial equipment supplier BMG has introduced the new Rollon HGT-MG telescopic rail with... 


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Company helps drive smarter handling
13th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s material handling and logistics sector is transforming rapidly, as rising operating costs, supply chain uncertainty and sustainability pressures push operators to adopt smarter, more... 


Konecranes reach stacker
Lower-emission technologies gain traction
13th February 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s capital equipment industry is undergoing a shift toward flexible procurement, life-cycle optimisation and lower-emission technologies as industrial sites respond to economic pressure... 


The Moffet forklift on the back of a truck
Ownership preference persists for specialised forklifts
13th February 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Although the capital equipment industry remains under sustained pressure as customers aim to limit capital expenditure and explore more flexible procurement models, forklift solutions provider... 


HIGH-PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT
Rental and short-term hire models are increasingly used to give contractors access to high-performance equipment without the financial burden of ownership
German hoisting technology supports refurbishment project
13th February 2026

A major refurbishment project in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is being supported by German hoist manufacturer GEDA GmbH’s transport platforms and material hoists, which are being supplied on a rental... 


TAKRAF South Africa MD Richard Spath talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
TAKRAF highlights partnerships, innovation to drive African mining growth
12th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global mining equipment supplier TAKRAF is positioning collaboration, innovation and full-flowsheet capability at the centre of its African growth strategy, TAKRAF South Africa MD Richard Späth... 


Completed Weba transfer chute delivering controlled even material flow to the wet screening circuit
Engineered chute redesign restores screening efficiency at Sierra Leone iron ore plant
10th February 2026

Best known for its work in dry bulk materials handling, Weba Chute Systems has successfully applied its depth of expertise to resolve transfer point challenges in the wet plant of an iron ore mine... 


MechProTech Director: Group Technical & Business Development Evan Bird talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
MechProTech engineers the future of modular mineral processing
9th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In an industry defined by vast distances and challenging terrains, the ability to innovate and adapt is paramount. MechProTech is an emerging global player by embracing this very principle,... 


TORQUE LIMITER
BMG’s Power Transmission division has extended its range of Rexnord products to include Rexnord’s Autogard torque limiters
Torque limiting solutions protect drive equipment against overload
6th February 2026

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Power Transmission division has extended its range of Rexnord products to include Rexnord’s Autogard torque limiters, which are designed to protect machinery,... 


CIRCUMVENTING DANGER
Matrix is developing AI‑enhanced systems capable of identifying hazards earlier, supporting automated decision‑making and reducing exposure to dangerous situations
The Matrix approach aligns equipment, safety and intelligence
6th February 2026

Founded in 2006 with a focused goal, protecting miners in underground environments, intelligent business solutions provider Matrix has spent nearly 20 years redefining what minesafety equipment can... 


FAM Minerals & Mining South Africa team
FAM Minerals & Mining launches in South Africa
30th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Industrial engineering company FAM Minerals & Mining, which is part of engineering and logistics equipment manufacturer Beumer Group, has expanded into South Africa with the launch of FAM Minerals... 


Aerial view of the Skouries gold project
Skouries gold/copper project, Greece – update
30th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Eldorado Gold has initiated its first dividend programme. 


Pilot Crushtec powers Africa’s mining evolution
Pilot Crushtec powers Africa’s mining evolution
30th January 2026

For more than 35 years, crushing and screening solutions provider Pilot Crushtec International has been a driving force in mining productivity, delivering world class crushing and screening... 


Matrix
From mining roots to integrated technology provider
26th January 2026

In today’s mining and industrial landscape, safety and productivity are inseparable priorities. For nearly two decades, engineering design consultancy Matrix Design Group has been at the forefront... 


Shaun Blumberg, COO of Tru-Trac
Smarter belt monitoring: Why an integrated approach – and the right OEM – matter more than ever
15th January 2026

Conveyor systems are the backbone of material handling in mines, quarries and bulk processing plants. They move massive volumes of material across long distances and through complex circuits,... 


A Weba Chute Systems field advisor inspects a conveyor transfer point in operation, underpinning the company’s ongoing commitment to ensuring optimal material flow and performance across all installations
Weba Chute Systems delivers decade-long performance at Palabora Copper Mine
8th December 2025

More than a decade after installation, the custom engineered transfer chutes supplied by Weba Chute Systems to Palabora Copper Mine (PMC) continue to operate with virtually no maintenance - a... 


Business exhibitions take centre stage as converging industries seek solutions
Business exhibitions take centre stage as converging industries seek solutions
5th December 2025

South Africa’s leading business exhibitions are important hubs for knowledge, technology, and collaboration across the safety, security, fire protection, renewable energy, and facilities management... 


South African Mining Technology Showcased on the Global Stage at PERUMIN 2025
4th December 2025

South Africa’s mining supply chain took a confident step onto the global stage as members of the South African Mineral Processing Equipment Cluster (SAMPEC) and the Mining Equipment Manufacturers... 


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Greater access to equipment for SA industry
28th November 2025

In an effort to expand customer access to a range of industry solutions in South Africa and across the continent, Astec Industries recently acquired TerraSource Global (TSG) in a move that is said... 


Richard Späth, MD of TAKRAF South Africa
Richard Späth
28th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Richard Späth, MD of TAKRAF South Africa, a provider of equipment and solutions to the mining, minerals processing and materials handling industries. 


Location map of the Thunderbird mine
Thunderbird mine, Australia
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A mineral sands project in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. 


Jonathan Rogoff, CEO at Tru-Trac
Tru-Trac named SACEEC exporter of the year
18th November 2025

Tru-Trac, a proudly South African manufacturer of conveyor solutions, has been awarded Exporter of the Year 2025 by the South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC), recognising the... 


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Local distributor for Italian floor cleaning machines
14th November 2025

Gauteng-based access, lifting and materials handling solutions provider, SkyJacks, has been appointed as the official distributor of MACH floor cleaning equipment in South Africa. The partnership... 


Vesconite Bearings Wins SACEEC Exporter of the Year Award
Vesconite Bearings Wins SACEEC Exporter of the Year Award
14th November 2025

Vesconite Bearings is proud to announce that it has been named the Exporter of the Year in its turnover category at the South African Capital Equipment Export Council’s (SACEEC) Exporter of the... 


The above image depicts Deloitte Africa Africa sustainability leader Simon van Wyk
Exploration dependent on global factors
14th November 2025 By: Lynne Davies

The pace of iron-ore exploration and project development across Africa will depend largely on future price levels, which, in turn, are influenced by global supply and demand dynamics, according to... 


An image of Rollon linear motion systems in industrial machinery
Partnership helps meet increased demand
7th November 2025

Aligning with growing linear motion technology demands, linear motion systems specialists Rollon has partnered with industrial solutions provider BMG to deliver high-performance solutions for... 


Booyco Electronics
Booyco Electronics
7th November 2025

South African pioneer of proximity detection systems Booyco Electronics continues to play a pivotal role in the quest for zero harm in the mining sector. Acknowledged as a leader in the field, the... 


Image of a Weba transfer chute
Reducing dust transmission in bulk materials handling
6th November 2025

Excessive dust formation in bulk materials handling operations poses risks to worker health, equipment lifespan, environmental compliance and operational safety. Airborne dust in industries such as... 


ProMHS Moves into New Offices as it Prepares to Celebrate 12 Years of Growth and Innovation
ProMHS Moves into New Offices as it Prepares to Celebrate 12 Years of Growth and Innovation
31st October 2025

ProMHS, a leading materials handling systems engineering and product solutions company, has entered an exciting new chapter with its move to stunning new offices at Aspen Business Park, First... 


A SQUARE FACILITIES
Equipment provider’s new facility will aid growth ambitions
31st October 2025 By: Nadine James

Having outgrown its previous facility in Alrode South, in Gauteng, it was imperative that materials handling equipment provider A Square Forklift move to a larger, more cohesively structured... 


A Weba cascade chute installed at a coal mine in Mpumalanga, designed to control material flow and minimise dust and spillage
Weba Chute Systems MD unpacks industry shift in transfer point design
27th October 2025

As mining operations push for greater efficiency, safety and sustainability, the role of transfer points has moved from the periphery to the forefront of materials handling strategy. Mark Baller,... 


Two landmark exhibitions set to transform industrial technology and renewable energy in South Africa
Two landmark exhibitions set to transform industrial technology and renewable energy in South Africa
24th October 2025

South Africa’s industrial and clean energy sectors celebrated a landmark moment today with the official launch of RE+ South Africa 2026 and the Cape Industrial Technology Exhibition (CITE) 2027.... 


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New gen ADTs eyed by opencast miners
24th October 2025 By: Donna Slater

Following African equipment supplier Babcock Africa’s mid-year launch of new generation Volvo articulated dump trucks (ADTs) and excavators, opencast contract mining services company JCI Mining has... 


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Rook I uranium project, Canada – update
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

NexGen Energy has concluded a global equity offering to advance the project. 


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