China’s coal slump is likely to persist for several months, weighing on a global market that has seen mining giant Glencore forced to consider output cuts after prices dropped to near their lowest... 

Aramine, a global leader in underground mining equipment, proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, announces its participation in Bauma 2025, the world's leading trade fair for... 

Industrial Water Cooling (IWC), a leading South African company, and its affiliate AS Cooling Technologies India (ASCTI) have officially joined the NEXT COOLING SA family, a proud member of... 

JSE-listed Aveng confirmed on February 19 that its contract mining subsidiary Moolmans had concluded a new 60-month contract, valued at about R10.6-billion, at the Gamsberg zinc mine, in the... 

Industry body The ICMM has published new editions of key resources, with updates designed to improve how mining companies plan and manage the closure of tailings storage facilities. The Tailings... 

Materials handling and mining equipment company Metso has been awarded an order to provide repairs and upgrades for a bucket-wheel stacker reclaimer at a customer’s stockyard operations in Africa.... 

World leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond advanced material solutions Element Six, part of the De Beers Group, and global leader in drilling technology solutions... 

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has today announced the launch of its new Galaxy VXL – a highly efficient, compact, modular, scalable,... 

Efficient material transfer is a critical component of any materials handling operation, regardless of the commodity being moved. Whether handling coal, minerals, aggregates or other bulk... 

Soon-to-be renamed Anglo American Platinum is being positioned to be as competitive as possible for the long term and to deliver on its full potential for all of stakeholders, CEO Craig Miller made... 

Ventilation specialist TLT-Turbo Africa, a black-empowered subsidiary of globally-renowned, TLT-Turbo Fan Group, is at the forefront of delivering advanced ventilation solutions tailored to the... 

Crane manufacturer Condra is solidifying its position as a supplier of cranes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), leveraging its expertise in durable, application-specific equipment to meet... 

The launch of mining technology integration partner Dwyka Mining Services’ training and development platform – Dwyka LABS, scheduled for mid-2025, is set to advance local expertise in the... 

The thorough lubrication of wire ropes, which are used in numerous applications in industries as varied as construction, mining and marine, is of paramount importance, says fluids, lubricants and... 

A final investment decision is expected in 2026. 

South Africa’s grid infrastructure is inadequate to support economic growth and accommodate much-needed additional power, especially from renewable-energy sources coming on line as part of the... 

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has received an order to manufacture a second overhead crane for Tongaat Hulett’s Maidstone sugar mill, in KwaZulu-Natal. The 23-m-span doublegirder electric... 

By: David Nel - Chief Commercial Officer at iqbusiness, Africa’s future-focused management and digital growth enabler The mining sector in South Africa, long a cornerstone of our economy, will not... 

Global mining major BHP on Wednesday announced that chairperson Ken MacKenzie would retire from the board at the end of next month, and that he would be succeeded by Ross McEwan. McEwan, who has... 

In light of the ongoing security developments in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Aim-listed Rome Resources has confirmed that drilling operations at its Bisie North site continue... 

ASX- and JSE-listed Orion Minerals has appointed experienced international mining executive Kevin Moxham as COO. Moxham is a registered professional engineer with 40 years of experience in mining,... 

After a rigorous three year testing period, FLS used Electra Mining 2024 to officially launch its NexGen polyurethane, a heavy duty and hard wearing screen panel for large particle applications.... 

South African authorities on Monday suspended rescue operations for an unspecified number of alleged illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine shaft west of Johannesburg due to safety concerns.... 

Collectively, Africa’s critical mineral resources are attractively expansive. Could BRICS Plus potentially become a widespread new-era platform for distinctive mining and metals collaboration and... 

By: Jacques Farmer - Managing Director of PRISMA Training Solutions South Africa's membership in the BRICS economic bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, offers a unique... 

The global minerals and metals sector is expected to face significant volatility owing to expected dollar strength and trade policy shifts led by US President Donald Trump, with sentiment highly... 

Phillip Anthony Murnane will no longer be the new CFO of Gold Fields, as was announced on the JSE Stock Exchange News Service (SENS) in August last year. Instead, as from March 1, that role will be... 

By: Johan Pretorius, MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa and Hennie Colyn, MMM, Strategic Account Executive (RKAM) at Schneider Electric If one had to define digitalisation, phrases like “improved... 

With Africa’s logistics sector continuing to gain momentum, the adoption of modern innovations is essential to ensure that the transport and logistics sector is prepared for the future, and able to... 

Vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions company Netstar is leading the way in modern logistics and materials handling operations with its innovations in AI and additional fleet management... 

Short-term rental solutions for materials handling equipment can be highly beneficial for operations, such as agriculture, logistics and warehousing, which are accompanied by fluctuating needs. In... 

This year will be important for explorer and developer Foran Mining as it transitions from a developer to a producer with the construction of its flagship copper/zinc/gold/silver McIlvenna Bay... 

Technology group Siemens Southern Africa has launched a new range of electrical products catering to emerging markets, for use in industrial applications, buildings, infrastructure and utilities.... 

JSE-listed iron-ore producer Kumba Iron Ore has advised that its headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the year ended December 31, 2024, are expected to be between R36.60 and R40.50, a decrease of... 

JSE-listed platinum group metals (PGM) producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) has warned that its headline earnings and headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the 12 months ended December 31... 

Global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets Wärtsilä emphasises innovation in sustainable technology and services to help its customers... 

Johannesburg-based digital supply chain platform Tontrac System Analytics specialises in innovative weighbridge automation to optimise logistics and bulk material management. Known for innovative... 

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Hydropower is undoubtedly one of the building blocks of today’s renewable energy industry, with the first bona... 

JSE-listed Harmony Gold Mining Company has confirmed two separate loss-of-life incidents at its Doornkop and Joel mines, on February 4, which resulted in five mineworkers losing their lives. Two... 

Sensor and software technologies expert Hexagon solves surface and underground mining challenges with proven technologies for planning, operations and safety. The company’s customers expect an... 

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, acquired manufacturer AARD Mining Equipment almost two years ago in its strategic expansion. Together the... 

Beier Envirotec is a baghouse specialist and an experienced South African producer of technical textiles and environmental filtration products. The company's range of products include: