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... 

With the first blast having taken place at gold miner West Wits’ Soweto-based Qala Shallows, in Gauteng, on October 29, the company has inked a partnership with precious metals major... 

Since Level 9 vehicle intervention for collision avoidance became mandatory on South African mines in 2022, mine safety equipment manufacturer Booyco Electronics has continued to lead the way in... 

As African mining faces increasing volatility from climate change and the imperative to supply critical minerals for the global energy transition, the focus is shifting to resilience, digital... 

After an initial investment by real estate investment company Growthpoint Properties, the privately owned Cape Winelands Airport (CWA) – which is owned by private airport operator RSA Aero – has... 

ASX-listed Lindian Resources has advised shareholders that all major non-process infrastructure (NPI) contracts for its Kangankunde rare earths project, in Malawi, have been awarded, with... 

The United Mining Services Group (UMS Group) provides expertise that allows mining companies to access their most challenging ore bodies and extract minerals safely and efficiently.  

As thousands of South Africans prepare to hit the road for the festive season, ensuring your vehicle is ready for the journey is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family.... 

US lawmaker John Moolenaar, the chair of the US House of Representatives' bipartisan select committee focused on China, on Thursday raised concerns about mining group Ivanhoe Atlantic's alleged... 

Creamer Media publishing editor Martin Creamer talks to South African civil construction and mining solutions company Jonker Kontrakteurs CEO Nicolaas Johannes Jonker and mining/product specialist... 

Chilean authorities in August raised concerns over a large crack and leaks at Teck's flagship Quebrada Blanca copper mine and criticized the miner for not immediately reporting the issues,... 

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Industrial safety systems have certainly come a long way since the days of hardwired emergency shutdowns. What... 

Mental health pressures across South Africa continue to rise. For those working in construction this is exacerbated by long hours, high-risk environments, tight deadlines, job insecurity, and a... 

Voltage testers are valuable tools for professionals and hobbyists who work with electrical systems. They are used to verify the presence or absence of voltage in electrical circuits, ensuring... 

Gen Z, which includes people born between 1995 and 2010, is now the largest generation in South Africa. It is projected to make up about 40% of the country’s workforce by 2030. What stands out... 

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) has re-elected Joseph Mathunjwa as president of the organisation for another five-year term, alongside a new national executive... 

Technology-driven mining and industrial fan and ventilation manufacturer TLT Turbo Africa on December 4 launched its new sustainable monitoring and airflow response technology (SMART) Fan for... 

LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, recently announced the global field performance results of its Back Contact (BC) technology platform and Hi-MO 9 module. Following the technology's... 

On November 26, a grand launch event for LONGi's energy storage solutions was held in London. Dennis She, Vice President of LONGi, comprehensively outlined the company's global energy storage... 

The new Qala Shallows gold mine is not only a milestone for West Wits Mining but also for South Africa's mining industry, the South African economy, and the communities that will share in the... 

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... 

Following a combination of economic, environmental and strategic imperatives, research organisation the Sugar Milling Research Institute NPC (SMRI) has created the Sugarcane Bioeconomy Unit (SBU)... 

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... 

South Africa’s automotive aftersales economy is being reshaped by the rapid rise of township mechanics, whose workshops are increasingly providing credible, competitive and affordable alternatives... 

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... 

Niger has accused French nuclear fuel group Orano of "predatory behavior" and environmental crimes, escalating a bitter dispute over control of the West African nation’s uranium mines. The... 

As South Africa intensifies its move towards cleaner, smarter energy systems, solutions like Schneider Electric’s globally recognised  SF₆-free GM AirSeT pure-air medium voltage (MV) switchgear is... 

Fires on vibrating screen decks pose a significant threat to mining operations, as they can rapidly escalate into uncontrollable incidents that endanger personnel, damage equipment, and disrupt... 

Draco Group successfully completed one of South Africa’s most technically challenging demolition projects: the controlled blasting and toppling of a structurally compromised 107-metre concrete... 

By Themba Mangane, Traffic and Transport Engineer at Atana Johannesburg ranks last out of 90 global cities for walkability in 2025, according to a Compare the Market study, with an overall score of... 

With dewatering of the Kakula mine progressing well and positive progress having been made on underground rehabilitation to date, Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has set the copper production... 

Africa will only capture meaningful economic value from rising global demand for critical minerals if it strengthens partnerships, improves infrastructure, ensures regulatory certainty and expands... 

Mining companies are investing in training their employees and community members, particularly the youth, contributing more than R5-billion in 2024 to generally lift skill levels and to secure jobs... 

Production at a gold mine in Ghana was recently ramped up with the help of the advanced Sandvik CH865i cone crusher, following close collaboration with the Sandvik Rock Processing team in Ghana to... 

The Huawei sub-Saharan Africa FusionSolar innovative product launch and partner year end gala was held recently in Johannesburg, South Africa. It gathered over 550 commercial and industrial (C&I)... 

By: Manuel Tati - Vice President, SADC region at Schneider Electric There’s no doubt that the SADC region holds tremendous promise; rich in natural resources, it has the potential to rapidly expand... 

After running a solo operation in the Free State for a number of years, SRK Consulting South Africa associate partner and principal scientist in disaster and risk management Dr Herman Booysen is... 

Artificial intelligence may dominate global conversations about the future of work, but South Africa’s economy will collapse without skilled trades, warns one of the country’s oldest protective... 

Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamond Corporation has awarded a lateral development contract for its Karowe underground project (UGP), in Botswana, to Group R Mining and Exploration Botswana. The... 

French nuclear fuels group Orano said on Monday a uranium shipment from its expropriated SOMAIR mine in northern Niger last week posed "serious safety and security risks”, citing threats of... 

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric One only has to briefly page through the annals of our industrial history, to come across truly hair-raising... 

African mining supply chains stand or fall because the continent tests every weakness without mercy. With rail unable to support the volumes required for iron ore, manganese, coal and chrome, mines...