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Improving asset performance for more resilient mining operations
12th December 2025

In today’s African mining sector, reliability has become a daily challenge rather than a maintenance metric. Teams work in environments where equipment rarely gets a break, conditions shift without... 


Our Multotec Canadian Team
Two decades of innovation: Celebrating Multotec’s 20-year milestone in Canada
11th December 2025

Multotec is celebrating its 20-year anniversary in Canada, marking two decades of innovation, growth, and commitment to North America’s mining and mineral processing landscape. Since establishing... 


Afromix MD Eugene Els speaks to Martin Creamer on Video
Afromix MD Eugene Els speaks to Martin Creamer on Video
8th December 2025

South Africa’s globally acknowledged Afromix offers a wide range of mixers and agitators, as well as specialised industrial peristaltic pumps from 5 mm all the way to the world’s largest 200 mm... 


Avoid The Pain of Motor Replacement Procrastination
Avoid The Pain of Motor Replacement Procrastination
4th December 2025

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.... 


Sensors Measure Tank Level of Palm Oil
Sensors Measure Tank Level of Palm Oil
3rd December 2025

Grown only in the tropics, the oil palm tree produces high-quality oil used primarily for cooking in developing countries. It is also used in food products, detergents, cosmetics and, to a small... 


Multistage Dewatering Pumps Improve Efficiency for UK Mining Facility
Multistage Dewatering Pumps Improve Efficiency for UK Mining Facility
28th November 2025

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... 


Energy cannot be destroyed; it can only be transferred, and here’s how
Energy cannot be destroyed; it can only be transferred, and here’s how
28th November 2025

By: Nishandra Baijnath - Systems Architect, Digital Automation at Schneider Electric Industry’s very nature sees it producing significant amounts of waste, whether it’s heat from furnaces and... 


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Filtration solutions enhance performance, service life
28th November 2025

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... 


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Bitumen import terminal bridges supply gap
28th November 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Following the shutdown of local refinery production, independent bulk liquid storage providers FFS Tank Terminals’ recently completed R370-million bitumen import storage facility at Maydon Wharf,... 


Why AI will never truly understand machines — and why that matters
Why AI will never truly understand machines — and why that matters
25th November 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Cutting-edge technology and solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are embraced by specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, where the extreme accuracy of... 


Integrated Pump Technology’s strategic growth and commitment to service excellence have made Grindex pumps a preferred choice for demanding dewatering applications across Africa
Africa’s dewatering champion: Integrated Pump Technology tops global Grindex rankings
24th November 2025

Integrated Pump Technology has reached a remarkable milestone - being recognised as the largest Grindex distributor in the world - a testament to its strategic growth, technical expertise and... 


SEIFSA Celebrates High Achievers at the 10th Annual Awards of Excellence
SEIFSA Celebrates High Achievers at the 10th Annual Awards of Excellence
21st November 2025

The Metals and Engineering sector celebrated the grit and hard work of its members at the 10th SEIFSA Awards for Excellence on Thursday, November 20 at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre in... 


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OEM parts boost reliability in heavy-duty fleets
21st November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

A distribution partnership – uniting global bearing and sealing technology leader SKF Vehicle Aftermarket components with engineering components distributor BMG – has been established to supply a... 


From fibre to flow: How hose engineering impacts performance
From fibre to flow: How hose engineering impacts performance
20th November 2025

In high-stakes industrial and processing environments where uptime is currency and reliability is non-negotiable, seemingly small decisions can have significant consequences. Take for instance, the... 


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... 


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How elastomeric couplings drive mining efficiency
7th November 2025

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... 


The PAC SH pump streamlines deep pit dewatering by reducing the number of pumps required and simplifying the overall setup
Maximising dewatering efficiency at extreme depths
5th November 2025

Latest from IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) is the Atlas Copco PAC SH self-priming centrifugal single-stage pump range. With a maximum head of 235 metres and a maximum flow of 2 000 m³, the range –... 


The critical role of advanced mechanical seal face technology in mining
31st October 2025

Slurry services are one of the harshest environments for rotating equipment in mining. Abrasive solids, corrosive process fluids and demanding duty cycles quickly erode seal faces and shorten mean... 


International Press Release: Electrification Could Save Europe €250 Billion Per Year
27th October 2025

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today launches a new research report highlighting the role electrification must play in Europe’s future. Currently the electrification rate in... 


Venetia senior GM Ntokozo Ngema pointing out impressive Venetia infrastructure to Mining Weekly’s Martin Creamer.
Venetia mine is sparkling as brightly as the diamonds it brings to surface
24th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The successful transition from opencast mining to underground mining is being achieved with considerable aplomb at Venetia Diamond Mine, which Mining Weekly has just visited. De Beers’ $2.3-billion... 


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Concerned carmakers race to beat China's rare earths deadline
21st October 2025 By: Reuters

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... 


First Werner Pumps Trailer in Botswana Handed Over to Gaborone Municipality
First Werner Pumps Trailer in Botswana Handed Over to Gaborone Municipality
20th October 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Werner Pumps has delivered an Earl 4-Cylinder Trailer Unit to the Gaborone Municipality Wastewater Department in Botswana, further strengthening its presence in Southern Africa.... 


Affordable financing and supplier vetting are key to renewable energy adoption in SA 
17th October 2025

Affordability and consumer trust are two of the biggest barriers to renewable energy adoption in South Africa. That said, retail banks can play a critical role in addressing both challenges.... 


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Innovative blasting solutions for modern mining
17th October 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Through innovative blasting solutions, mines can ensure sustainable and efficient mining, says explosives and blasting technology supplier BME underground operations regional manager Derick... 


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MetaleN
17th October 2025

Copper tubes manufacturer MetaleN endeavoured to extend its range of locally produced tubes over the past 24 months. An increased focus on value addition to its existing tubes, as well as... 


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Engineer warns era of large-scale dense media coal plants in South Africa may be over
14th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s era of large-scale dense media coal plants may be drawing to a close, according to DRA minerals processing consultant Mark Cresswell. Speaking at the twenty-first International Coal... 


Werner Pumps launches redesigned industrial high-pressure washer
Werner Pumps launches redesigned industrial high-pressure washer
13th October 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Werner Pumps has launched its fully redesigned range of industrial high-pressure washers, engineered for medium- to heavy-duty applications and built with a “racing-car” style... 


Grindex pump stock
South African pumps supplier official Grindex distributer in West Africa
10th October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

To better support operations in West Africa’s rapidly expanding mining sector, Gauteng pumps supplier Integrated Pump Technology was officially appointed an authorised distributor of the Grindex... 


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Partnership sees Italian pumps enter SA market
10th October 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

A partnership was formed between South African interconnected mechanical consumables supplier Bearings International (Bi) and Italian industrial pump manufacturer SAER, as publicly announced on... 


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Organisation positions motor efficiency as key deliverable
10th October 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Electric motors are central to South Africa’s mining operations – powering fans, pumps, conveyors and other essential equipment – making developments in motor and drive technology increasingly more... 


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New pump range suitable for demanding applications
10th October 2025

Pump and valve product manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves (KSB) has launched a rugged stainless-steel submersible pump range – CORAChrom – designed for deep borehole use and other demanding... 


Grindex submersible dewatering pumps are seeing growing demand across Zambia and the DRC, where mining operations face tough underground water challenges
Grindex submersible dewatering pumps prove their mettle in the Copperbelt
7th October 2025

Grindex submersible dewatering pumps continue to gain significant traction among mining operations in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the demand for reliable and efficient... 


IPR offers rental and purchase options to provide continuous access to equipment with service support
Rising demand for submersible dewatering pumps drives growth at IPR
2nd October 2025

IPR (Integrated Pump Rental), a leading specialist in dewatering and dredging solutions, has reported seeing strong demand growth for its ranges of submersible pumps across Southern Africa. This... 


Driving Efficiency and Decarbonisation: NCPC-SA supports TNPA to achieve ISO 50001 certification
Driving Efficiency and Decarbonisation: NCPC-SA supports TNPA to achieve ISO 50001 certification
30th September 2025

The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) has played a critical role in supporting Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) on its journey to ISO 50001 certification. From preparing the Ports... 


Namibian Municipality strengthens service delivery with Werner Pumps truck and trailer
Namibian Municipality strengthens service delivery with Werner Pumps truck and trailer
29th September 2025

(Virtual Showroom) The Municipality of Walvis Bay in Namibia has strengthened its sewer and drainage maintenance capabilities with the addition of a South African manufactured Werner Pumps jetting... 


a Godwin HL160 Dri-Prime pump at a dam
Pumps ensure reliable dewatering during rainy season
26th September 2025

At a gemstone mine in Zambia, dewatering is critical to keeping the openpit both safe and productive. Here, two Godwin Dri-Prime HL160 pumps from Integrated Pump Technology have enabled mining... 


three large yellow submersible slurry pumps in the Goodwin Pumps repair shop in Zambia
Local branch improves pumps, parts availability
26th September 2025 By: Halima Frost

Since the opening of its branch in Kitwe, Zambia, in 2020, submersible pumps supplier Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has been better positioned to service the copper dominated local mining... 


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Electrotech vision
26th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa is thankfully surfacing from a of period of prolonged electricity disruption that all but stripped the country of its ability to grow and create jobs for more than a decade. But this... 


Aerial view of the Kamoa-Kakula project
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
26th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Stage 2 dewatering of the Kakula mine has started on schedule.  


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Integrated Pump Technology drives dewatering success across Africa
26th September 2025

Pump supplier Integrated Pump Technology has been at the forefront of helping mining operations manage the persistent challenge of groundwater ingress, both on surface and underground. Groundwater... 


Metso grows slurry handling portfolio with Q&R acquisition
25th September 2025

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events Internationally respected Australian manufacturer Q&R Industrial Hoses has started “an exciting new chapter” with its acquisition by Metso,... 


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MetaleN
19th September 2025

Copper tubes manufacturer MetaleN endeavoured to extend its range of locally produced tubes over the past 24 months. An increased focus on value addition to its existing tubes, as well as... 


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Dewey Burdock in situ recovery project, US – update
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is advancing closer to development. 


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