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Xwatch launches MK2 — the next evolution in construction machine and operator safety
Xwatch launches MK2 — the next evolution in construction machine and operator safety
24th February 2025

Xwatch Safety Solutions, part of Hexagon, is launching the advanced safety and control system MK2 at bauma 2025.  The new system is simpler, more intuitive and easier to adopt compared to its... 


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Menar coal projects, South Africa – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Menar's Phalanndwa coal mine has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project.  


Pan African group ESG manager Barry Naicker
Pan African taking the wild out of the west as gold recovery uplifts the local community
4th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

When the Mining Weekly team of three arrived at the initial sod-turning event of Pan African Resources’ gold-from-dumps project just over a year ago, the area west of Johannesburg looked a little... 


Sekta Group
Sekta Group
23rd August 2024

ISO accredited and 51% black woman-owned company Sekta Group is renowned for its excellence in specialised industrial and maintenance services, mechanical and civil engineering. The Sekta Group of... 


AVAILABLE IN BOTSWANA
Integrated Pump Technology will offers its Grindex range of submersible dewatering, sludge and slurry pumps to clients in Botswana through Mitchell Equipment Hire
Partnership boosts Botswana mine pumping solutions
5th July 2024

Following a distributorship agreement concluded earlier this year between pumps solutions provider Integrated Pump Technology and plant hire company Mitchell Equipment Hire, Botswana’s promising... 


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Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Two of the projects are now fully licensed. 


The Mobi Light range offers an ideal solution for roadworks and construction sites, mining and quarrying applications and outdoor events
New tower light range from Pilot Crushtec
21st May 2024

Crushing and screening operations frequently run on a 24/7 basis to meet demand and optimise productivity, so crushing specialist Pilot Crushtec is the ideal partner to introduce its own brand of... 


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BSSC Radiators continues to ensure diverse, efficient product delivery
24th August 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Privately-owned BSSC Radiators continues to develop and transform itself into a market leader, with over four decades of diverse experience and service in the mining industry. Through this... 


Business personalities Quinton van der Burgh and Lucky Kgatle
Business personalities Kgatle, Van der Burgh form new mining JV
17th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

Business personalities Lucky Kgatle and Quinton van der Burgh have jointly incorporated a new joint venture (JV) named Tlou Commodities, which is aimed at engaging and growing the local mining... 


An image of a 500 KVA generator used to power mines during load shedding
Generators necessary despite new legislation
27th August 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

With load-shedding a reoccurring problem for mines and businesses in Southern Africa, standby power generation company Generator and Plant Hire South Africa (GPHSA) suggests that mines will... 


A GREAT START
The TASEZ project is in the construction phase and has been broken down into a number of work streams
TASEZ on track, boosts enterprise involvement
11th December 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Despite the challenges for projects throughout the year, including Covid-19, the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) remains within its timeline and budget. “The project is in the... 


MHS Plant & Equipment
MHS Plant & Equipment
6th November 2020

Midrand-based mining equipment supplier MHS Plant & Equipment specialises in the import and export of mining and construction equipment, supplying its products across the African continent as well... 


We are Phakamisa Hard Rock Mining
23rd April 2020

In this increasingly competitive age, it is imperative to stay ahead of the curve in business. While a stream continues to evolve and adapt to the landscape surrounding it, its essence remains... 


SOUTH AFRICAN INFLUENCE
Air conditioning has also been introduced as an option on all Cat Next Generation mini excavator model sizes in response to direct feedback from South African customers
Online purchasing first for South Africa
6th March 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

US construction machinery manufacturer Caterpillar’s mini excavators will be one of the first Cat product lines to be sold online through its Southern Africa dealer, Barloworld Equipment, this... 


HAPPY WITH HYUNDAI
Hyundai excavators and wheel loaders are a key construction equipment brand in Pera Plant & Civils’ fleet
No growth expected amid low govt spend
6th March 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Government spending is the main drive for construction and/or civils spending, but, as the budget is exceptionally tight, construction equipment supplier HPE Africa MD Ross Collard does not expect... 


Dezzi
Dezzi
17th May 2019

Founded in 1973, the Desmond Group of companies has manufactured South African-designed Dezzi earthmoving equipment for the last 24 years, when the first front-end loader rolled off the assembly... 


R15m worth of SANY equipment supplied for coal-mine rehabilitation
R15m worth of SANY equipment supplied for coal-mine rehabilitation
14th August 2018

Goscor Earth Moving (GEM) has supplied over R15-million worth of SANY equipment to a construction and rehabilitation company in eMalahleni for a rehabilitation project at the Arnot coal mine in... 


KOMTRAX® provides the key for top-class rental management
13th August 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

KOMTRAX®, Komatsu’s advanced remote equipment and machine monitoring system, has become an indispensable tool for the management of an extensive fleet of capital equipment operated by Old Lady &... 


H930 BACKHOE LOADER 
The robust H930s backhoe loader series is particularly well liked by businesses that need smaller machines
Backhoe loaders well received by local market
14th August 2015

Distributed by local earthmoving equipment distributor High Power Equipment Africa (HPE), automotive manufacturer Hyundai’s backhoe loaders have been well received by the local market, says HPE,... 


Choosing the right equipment for hire
Choosing the right equipment for hire
1st August 2014

Buying a heavy mining-class dozer is a considerable capital investment, particularly when the machine is required to earn an income in the plant hire business. Having bought several of these dozers... 


CRG widens FY loss as input costs, lower throughput volumes bite
CRG widens FY loss as input costs, lower throughput volumes bite
16th May 2014 By: Natalie Greve

Dual listed Central Rand Gold (CRG) has widened its net loss for the year from $4.5-million in fiscal 2012 to $13.3-million, or 37.6c a share, for the year ended December 31, 2013, stating on... 


  Vaal engineers come together for a cause
Vaal engineers come together for a cause
25th October 2013 By: Samantha Herbst

Engineers, as well as rigging, crane, scaffolding and related companies, based in the Vaal Triangle, consolidated their skills earlier this month to support the Vanderbijlpark Rotary Club’s... 


New fastening tool hopes to tie up construction-site loose ends
13th July 2007 By: Gerrit Bezuidenhout

A new automated steel reinforcement fastener promises to cut down on time spent fastening rebar on construction sites. 


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Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

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The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

The SAIMM started as a learned society in 1894 after the invention of the cyanide process that saved the South African gold mining industry of the...

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Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

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