Industrial equipment supplier BMG repairs Hansen industrial gear units (IGUs) in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s documented procedures, consequently preserving the design tolerances and... 

With its comprehensive support of the mining sector through commodity-specific drivetrain solutions, motors and drives supplier SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the... 

Engineering and metallurgy solutions company SMS group has successfully upgraded the motors and drives in the one-stand reversing hot rolling mill – originally built by a third-party rolling mill... 

Electric motors consume nearly half of the world’s electricity, according to the International Energy Agency, states WEG's Electric Motor LV&HV executive Fanie Steyn. Therefore, improving motor... 

South Africa’s commercial vehicle market reflects a stable operating environment, with a clear emphasis on maintaining efficiency and reliability across applications, and fleet operators are... 

Industrial downtime is often caused by defective bearings. Studies show that about 80% of all bearing damage is owing to insufficient or incorrect lubrication. This is associated with overheating,... 

With more Chinese and Indian automakers showing growing interest in shifting from semi-knocked down (SKD) assembly to completely knocked-down (CKD) production in South Africa, industry experts... 

VSL Manufacturing (VSL) has started operations at its new, R750-million manufacturing facility adjacent to the Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) assembly plant in Struandale, Gqeberha. VSL is a... 

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,... 

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has announced that the first copper anodes were produced by Kamoa-Kakula’s on-site, state-of-the-art 500 000 t/y direct-to-blister copper smelter, in the Democratic... 

Australian mining firm Ioneer is interested in bidding on a bundle of Rio Tinto Group’s US assets that produce boron, a critical mineral used in fertilizer, according to its top executive. CEO... 

From platinum and gold to coal and copper, SEW‑EURODRIVE asserts that its move into digital drive technologies has become integral to mining applications, positioning the company as a major force... 

Having the necessary technologies, parts and expertise on hand has enabled industrial equipment supplier BMG to cement its long-standing partnership with a leading platinum group metals mining... 

While the rare earths market is currently oversupplied, US efforts to diversify supply away from China are driving investment for some minerals, while other minerals encounter constrained... 

When it comes to electrical rotating machine performance and longevity, one factor is often underestimated but absolutely vital: insulation quality. The insulation system within an electrical... 

Electric motors consume nearly half of the world's electricity (IEA). From heavy-duty cranes and pumps to conveyor belts and air conditioning, the world literally moves on electric motors.... 

The European Commission has adopted its RESourceEU Action Plan – a package of policy and financing measures aimed at reducing the bloc’s dependence on external suppliers of critical raw materials... 

Comprehensively supporting the mining sector with commodity-specific drive train solutions, SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the industry - a testament to its... 

Effective dewatering sits at the heart of modern mining. It ensures operations remain productive and that the mine can continue to function safely and sustainably. When water isn’t properly... 

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s fluid technology services include solutions for fuel and industrial filtration systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, lubrication, hydraulic hose and fittings, as... 

The Automobile Manufacturers Employers Organisation (Ameo) and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) have finally signed a wage agreement, following a protracted process that... 

Element 25 is progressing with the project, with engineering, contracting and funding activities advancing as the company works towards lifting manganese concentrate output to 1.1-million tonnes a... 

Coal producer Kangra has successfully commissioned a new continuous miner section at its Udumo shaft. 

Australian major Rio Tinto is preparing to divest its US boron operations in California as the company continues to streamline its portfolio under new CEO Simon Trott, news service Bloomberg... 

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has opened a new service and repair facility next to its headquarters in Aeroton, Johannesburg. The R385-million, 17 000 m² facility is said to offer full... 

South Africa’s commercial vehicle industry continues to sustain vital transport capacity and logistics service amid sluggish economic growth, port congestion and freight load challenges, playing a... 

To counter sluggish global growth and rising trade fragmentation, deeper and more sustainable industrialisation is increasingly viewed as the ideal route to inclusive development, prompting the... 

Mining Weekly as well several B20 and G20 visitors were this week chauffeured around Johannesburg in a platinum-catalysed hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) that journalists attending South... 

I recently joined my former colleague, Mike Wiese, at the IMESA Conference to present our joint paper, “Sustainability of Flood Studies: From Inundation Mapping to Holistic Risk Management in... 

MP Materials said on Wednesday it would build a rare earths refinery in Saudi Arabia with the US Department of Defense and state-owned Saudi Arabian mining company Maaden to expand Middle Eastern... 

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has announced the launch of the 2025 Durban Automotive Cluster (DAC) Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Accelerator. The programme is a public-private partnership... 

Automation specialist Emerson has been selected by Lithium Americas to provide its comprehensive automation portfolio and technical services for the project. 

The mining industry relies on equipment that operates under extreme stress, encompassing heavy loads, shock vibration, abrasive dust and unpredictable conditions. Every component in that system... 

UK-based motor efficiency company Energy Drive has appointed Dr Nick Moelders COO. Based in the US, his appointment marks a significant step in the company’s global expansion and enhancing its... 

Drive technology company SEW-EURODRIVE used the ICPC Coal Africa 2025 conference to highlight its industrial gear solutions designed specifically for the tough demands of the coal mining industry.... 

Having made significant investments in its distribution, engineering facilities and technical skills, industrial solutions provider BMG’s dedicated variable-speed drive (VSD) workshops in Cape... 

KSB Pumps and Valves has launched a stainless-steel submersible pump range designed for deep borehole use and other demanding freshwater and saline pumping applications. The new CORAChrom pumps... 

A major automotive manufacturer in Gauteng has been supplied with 150 MOVIGEAR mechatronic drive units from SEW-EURODRIVE. Two variants of the units were supplied to drive conveyors in a high... 

As global industries face mounting pressures to meet rising demands for innovation, sustainability, and meaningful economic contributions, Rosslyn is emerging as a transformative manufacturing hub... 

Gold and silver prices remained jittery on Wednesday after the sharpest pullback in over five years, while global equity and bond markets were taking a breather from recent rallies. Gold, which... 

Global automakers are scouring the globe for crucial rare earths ahead of looming Chinese export controls, with executives worried they could lead to parts shortages and plant closures. Rare earth... 

General Motors Co. and a partner have paused the second phase of a cathode factory in Quebec, resulting in the cancellation of a nickel sulfate project by Vale SA. GM agreed in 2022 to buy nickel...