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Women trailblazing in SA heavy industrial equipment sector
Women trailblazing in SA heavy industrial equipment sector
9th October 2025

Navitha Ramsunker is a trailblazer in CFAO Equipment’s Heavy Lift division, making her mark in the historically male-dominated heavy industrial equipment industry - and feeling empowered doing so.... 


Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips
Transnet confirms attachment order for parts required to return CRRC locomotives to service
9th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips has expressed optimism that some locomotives that have been standing idle for years amid a long-running dispute with the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation... 


Viva Energy opens Karratha lubricants hub
Viva Energy opens Karratha lubricants hub
9th October 2025

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events A significant addition to Viva Energy’s fuel and lubricants supply network in Australia will streamline customer interactions in the minerals... 


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Epiroc secures large order for mining equipment, digital solutions in Ghana
8th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining and infrastructure industries productivity and sustainability partner Epiroc has won a large order for mining equipment and digital solutions from Asante Gold for a gold mine in Ghana.... 


PwC Africa Energy, Utilities and Resources Leader Andries Rossouw and PwC SA Mine Project Leader Vuyiswa Khutlang.
South Africa's mining sector shifting gears to thrive, PwC highlights
7th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa's mining sector is shifting gears to thrive following a year of strategic recalibration to position itself for future growth. This was among the many messages of PwC Africa energy,... 


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US Forest Service approves Hecla’s Montana project
7th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The US Forest Service has issued the final decision notice and finding of no significant impact for NYSE-listed Hecla Mining Company’s 100%-owned Libby copper/silver exploration project in Lincoln... 


Afrimat flags improved performance, higher interim EPS and HEPS
7th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed construction materials and industrial minerals company Afrimat expects to report a 74% to 79% year-on-year increase in earnings per share (EPS) to between 101.4c and 104.3c for the six... 


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Babcock in Africa: 135 years of steam generation and associated technology
7th October 2025

Few companies can claim a legacy in Africa as deep and enduring as Babcock, which is known globally for pioneering boiler and power generation technology since the 19th century. 


Avoiding Costly Construction Delays: Why EC&I Reputation Matters
Avoiding Costly Construction Delays: Why EC&I Reputation Matters
7th October 2025

By: Anton Beyl - Sales Manager of WEG EC&I Construction Construction is time-sensitive and tightly managed. No project is perfect. Delays or other problems are inevitable, so construction managers... 


From Maintenance to Sustainability: Lubricant Trends for a Tough South African Mining Industry
From Maintenance to Sustainability: Lubricant Trends for a Tough South African Mining Industry
7th October 2025

The mining industry in South Africa finds itself at a pivotal moment. The Minerals Council of South Africa recently reported a 4.1% decrease in the sector's real GDP contribution for the first... 


Donald Trump
Trump approves road project in Alaska, stake in Trilogy Metals
7th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump reversed a Biden administration decision blocking the construction of the Ambler Road project in Alaska, in a move he said would open up critical energy and mining projects.... 


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Tax Court rules in Tharisa’s favour over mining royalties
6th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s Tax Court of has ruled in favour of integrated resources group Tharisa ‘s subsidiary Tharisa Minerals, in a long-running dispute with the South African Revenue Service (Sars)... 


Grasberg mine, in Indonesia
Freeport recovers remains of last five missing Grasberg workers
6th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE-listed copper and gold miner Freeport has advised that the five workers it was still searching for at its Grasberg block cave mine, in Indonesia, have been found deceased. Seven workers went... 


Thousands attend annual Indaba to level up their procurement strategies amid South African challenges and shifting global landscape
Thousands attend annual Indaba to level up their procurement strategies amid South African challenges and shifting global landscape
6th October 2025

A record 3 200 delegates attended the annual Smart Procurement World Indaba in Johannesburg to learn, share insights and network. Among them were 1 000 public and private sector procurement... 


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Sintech
3rd October 2025

Svendborg Brakes have been installed as original equipment in South Africa, and throughout the world, on a wide range of applications. The key to their success is extensive application knowledge,... 


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Sintech
3rd October 2025

It is no coincidence that the majority of the world’s mobile crushing equipment is fitted with PT Tech hydraulic power take off (HPTO) clutch units as they were essentially designed to meet the... 


Massive mobile crushing equipment
Mobile crushing and screening gaining ground
3rd October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Mobile crushing and screening service provider Eco-Match is noticing growing demand for mobile solutions across South Africa and the wider African mining industry, as clients require faster plant... 


Crushing equipment
Technology, skills driving new era in African mineral processing
3rd October 2025

The demand for minerals such as gold, copper and lithium is driving African mines to adopt more efficient crushing, screening and milling systems that can meet these production targets while also... 


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Local supply chains strengthen sector
3rd October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

African mining operations are placing more emphasis on efficiency, reliability and local support regarding crushing, screening and milling equipment – a shift that South African original-equipment... 


Felicia Msiza, CEO of Raubex Group
Felicia Msiza
3rd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Felicia Msiza, CEO of Raubex Group, one of South Africa’s leading infrastructure development and construction materials supply groups 


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Partnership creates profitable biomass solutions
3rd October 2025

The strategic partnership between energy and environmental solutions provider John Thompson, a division of electromechanical equipment manufacturer and distributor ACTOM, and biomass energy... 


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Rail-based, autonomous, electric haulage system improves ore transport 
3rd October 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

A partnership between automated, electrically powered rail haulage company Railveyor and engineering firm Deebar aims to optimise the efficiency, safety and environmental impact of haulage in... 


Paratus Group expands operations into East Africa
3rd October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has completed its expansion programme into East Africa, with newly licensed operations established in Kenya, Rwanda,... 


Collaboration a step in the right direction, but municipalities remain the weakest link in the water value chain
3rd October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has called for complete structural reform within the local government sector to ensure improved water and sanitation services provision.... 


Kredo Mobility bridges data gaps in used-car damage records
3rd October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Kredo Mobility is taking a step to assist motorists in making more informed decisions when buying previously used vehicles that have potentially been accident damaged and misclassified. South... 


MEETING MINING NEEDS
From compact machines to large-scale mobile sizer stations, MMD meets the operational needs of the mining industry
Local distributor appointed for equipment demand
3rd October 2025 By: Donna Slater

MAGNA, the Terex brand of mobile crushing, screening and conveying equipment established to meet the needs of large-scale operations, has appointed mineral processing solutions company MMD Mineral... 


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How housed bearing units cut conveyor costs in South African mines
3rd October 2025

Conveyor systems are the lifeblood of South Africa’s mining and quarrying operations. From coal and copper to aggregates and cement, these systems move massive volumes of material every day – often... 


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OLI South Africa
3rd October 2025 By: Yolande Botes

International leader in industrial vibration technology OLIVIBRA provides its clients around the world with industrial vibrators, exciter drive units, OWC suspension units, pneumatic vibration,... 


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... 


Thungela CEO designate Moses Madondo
Madondo to formally assume CEO role at Thungela from Nov 1
1st October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Thermal coal producer and exporter Thungela Resources has confirmed that Moses Madondo will formally assume the role of CEO, with full executive responsibilities, with effect from November 1.... 


Country Managing Director for Accenture in South Africa
Country Managing Director for Accenture in South Africa
1st October 2025

Kgomotso Lebele is the Country Managing Director for Accenture in South Africa, where he leads the firm’s growth agenda by advancing innovations in cloud, security, data and artificial... 


Eskom CFO Calib Cassim
Eskom warns that municipal debt could climb to R300bn by 2030
1st October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom CFO Calib Cassim warns that municipal arrear debt owing to Eskom could exceed R300-billion by 2030, while once again highlighting the failure of the current National Treasury initiative to... 


Air Products’ ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation accentuates commitment to high laboratory standards
Air Products’ ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation accentuates commitment to high laboratory standards
1st October 2025

Air Products is known for maintaining high safety and quality standards, and the latest ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation obtained from the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS), is... 


Schneider Electric Unveils Liquid Cooling Portfolio with Motivair Featuring Dedicated Solutions and Services for HPC and AI Workloads
Schneider Electric Unveils Liquid Cooling Portfolio with Motivair Featuring Dedicated Solutions and Services for HPC and AI Workloads
30th September 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has today unveiled its world-leading portfolio of end-to-end liquid cooling solutions for... 


360 degree solutions at NAMPO Cape 2025
360 degree solutions at NAMPO Cape 2025
30th September 2025

NAMPO Cape 2025 attracted nearly 50 000 visitors to Bredasdorp Park this September, making it the most successful show since Nampo Cape’s launch in 2018. BMG’s stand – with the theme ‘360 degree... 


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... 


Public hearings are scheduled for November 17
Nersa launches market inquiry into impact of fixed charges on electricity customers
29th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has launched a market inquiry into the impact of fixed charges being levied by Eskom and municipal electricity distributors, which it claims... 


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ArcelorMittal may get R8.5bn IDC bid for South Africa unit
29th September 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s top development finance institution is working with financial advisers on a possible bid of about R8.5-billion for control of ArcelorMittal’s business in the country, people familiar... 


Schneider Electric delivers a greener future with the launch of RM AirSeT and SM AirSeT pure-air switchgear in West Africa
Schneider Electric delivers a greener future with the launch of RM AirSeT and SM AirSeT pure-air switchgear in West Africa
29th September 2025 By: Dimpho Madiba

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, launched the RM AirSeT and SM AirSeT medium-voltage (MV) gas-insulated (GIS) pure-air switchgear solutions to the West... 


Mikhail Kirienko, Head of Field Services for Europe, Middle East & Africa at FLS
FLS field services for plant performance, uptime and efficiency
29th September 2025

With an extensive network of skilled service engineers, technicians, and artisans, FLS ensures that customers benefit from expert support to maintain optimal plant performance. According to Mikhail... 


Eskom group executive for generation Bheki Nxumalo
Fraught Eskom build programme completed as Kusile Unit 6 enters commercial operation
29th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Unit 6 at Kusile power station has officially entered into commercial operation, which Eskom says marks the end of its multi-decade build programme – one which experienced well-publicised delays,... 


Geometallurgy: Putting Fundamentals First in Project Success
Geometallurgy: Putting Fundamentals First in Project Success
29th September 2025

By: Adam Johnston - Chief Metallurgist, Transmin Metallurgical Consultants (Virtual Showroom) For mining professionals, bringing a new operation into production is not about slogans or the latest... 


Heraeus Business Line Hydrogen Systems head Dr Philipp Walter with Shanghai laboratory professionals Weiwen Dong and Mike Li.
Key platinum-boosting hydrogen labs will go live in China next month, Heraeus reports
26th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Key hydrogen systems laboratories will go live next month in China, where rapid growth is reported in the platinum-catalysed proton exchange membrane (PEM) green hydrogen technology that is poised... 


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