At Astron Energy, we don’t accept the status quo, particularly when challenges are industry-wide and costly. We sat down with Astron Energy Technical Specialist Faiz Regal to find out which big... 

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The best time to plant a tree, the old saying goes, was 20 years ago, and the second-best time is today. The... 

Weba Chute Systems has appointed Toolquip Namibia as its official agent in Namibia, a move that forms part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its footprint across the African... 

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at reviving the US coal industry, designating coal as a “mineral” and directing federal agencies to prioritise coal mining and... 

Three new green hydrogen qualifications are being registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations to enable South Africa to seize the platinum group metals (PGMs)-linked green... 

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Renowned trend forecaster and designer, Li Edelkoort said: "We will design out of hope and not out of fear.” A quote... 

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Today’s mineral processing companies face almost-universal challenges, efficiently managing resources and high... 

A data center in the Netherlands is the site of a recent innovation on the transformer landscape, where TMC Transformers has designed, manufactured and installed dry-type transformers in a large... 

Johannesburg-based dewatering pump specialist IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has again extended its reach into Africa, supplying equipment to a global customer in the oil and gas sector who is... 

The slowdown in the adoption rate of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) has granted some reprieve to the platinum group metals (PGM) industry; however, with zero-emission mobility still being... 

JSE- and NYSE-listed Gold Fields has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Decarbonising Mining Awards 2025 category for ‘Excellence in Decarbonisation Strategy and Implementation by a Mining... 

Tucson, Arizona, USA (April 2, 2025) – Hexagon, the global leader in precision technologies, is sharing the story of a successful partnership that’s helping to combat fatigue and distraction in... 

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric  Buildings are by its very nature energy intensive.  Fortunately, there are well-known solutions that allow businesses and facility... 

Flowsheet technology and service provider FLS’s MissionZero strategy drives innovation to enhance mining sustainability by reducing emissions, energy use and water consumption while boosting... 

Recognising the strategic importance of diversified major Rio Tinto’s multi-stakeholder development of its Guinea-based Simandou project, logistics and transportation services provider MSC Guinea... 

Local steel supply shortages and the increased reliance on imports, owing to the, at the time of writing, anticipated shutdown of ArcelorMittal’s long-steel plants, could have a negative impact on... 

The adoption of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) is significantly shaping mine closure strategies in West Africa, says mining consultancy SRK Consulting principal... 

Seequent Evo – a new geoscience data and computing platform that allows for integrated workflows and collaboration – was launched by subsurface solutions company Seequent, the Bentley subsurface... 

Waterjet cutting specialist MAXJET has recently completed the manufacture of various types of stainless steel sieve plates for clients in the agriculture, food and beverage, and petrochemicals... 

Governments in West Africa can promote long-term development in the mining and power sectors by adopting strategic approaches and strengthening fiscal regimes with transparent, stable policies,... 

Crane manufacturer Condra is set to manufacture a second overhead crane for sugar producer Tongaat Hulett’s Maidstone sugar mill, in KwaZulu-Natal, to enhance operational capacity, resulting in... 

As the global sugarcane industry faces growing pressures, leading to factory closures, job losses and reduced cultivation, it is essential to diversify beyond traditional sugar products and... 

A commitment to enhancing engineering capabilities by incorporating safety and technology into the development agenda of Kenya’s built environment industry is a key priority for Nairobi-based... 

Mine ventilation and cooling technology are being advanced by energy and industrial gas solutions provider Chart Industries to meet the growing demands of deep-level mining through leveraging its... 

Through its X-Act Scale Controller and weighing systems, measuring instruments supplier Autotech Weighing Systems offers efficiency, accuracy and cost-effectiveness to sugar mills. Autotech’s... 

When providing well-crafted technical services, grasping regulatory and community considerations are crucial, as these increasingly affect the results of the engineering solutions on offer, says... 

BMG’s extensive range of specialised Gates belting includes heavy-duty Predato V-belts, which were specially designed to meet the challenges of drives that need to perform optimally in harsh... 

This week we profile Victor Masuku, MD of Cummins Southern Africa, a provider of innovative power solutions whose portfolio includes advanced diesel and natural-gas engines, cutting-edge hybrid and... 

Off-grid sanitation technology is now operational at two pilot sites in Strandfontein and Macassar, with three new sites to be added by the end of June, says the City of Cape Town (CoCT). The city... 

As a division of EMVAfrica, Multi Alloys has been at the forefront of the special alloys industry for over 32 years. We are more than just suppliers—we are solution providers committed to... 

Core Lithium is advancing its restart study for the operation. 

Africa-focused gold developer Toubani Resources has announced an agreement with the Mali government to develop the project. 

The West African mining sector has developed significantly, particularly in gold production, over the past decade. Mining industry solutions provider FLS has played a key role in supporting this... 

JSE-listed engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts (M&R) has advised that creditors will vote on the business rescue plan for M&R Limited on April 8. The plan was published on March... 

Although the announcement of a 30% tariff on all exports from South Africa to the US could have a serious impact on the platinum group metals (PGMs) sector, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister... 

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainableand a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation has announced the appointment of Andrés Diaz as the new Vice... 

Carved into a mountain range in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, where temperatures often reach 118F (48C), a vast mining complex more than a century old is on the front lines of a race to unlock millions... 

A panel of transport experts examined the profound implications of emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning (ML) in a dynamic webinar hosted by Creamer Media Webinars on April 1 for... 

The 89 MW Castle Wind Farm, a facility dedicated to supplying renewable energy to multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater’s South African operations, has achieved... 

Precious metals business Heraeus Precious Metals and Freudenberg Group business unit Freudenberg e-Power Systems have announced a technology partnership in the field of catalyst-coated membranes... 

Mining operations rely heavily on the efficiency and reliability of their equipment, and fuel cleanliness plays a crucial role in minimising downtime and reducing costs. A recent webinar hosted by... 

Today’s industry landscape is fast paced, undoubtedly. And automation is the machine of industry, the epitome of today’s on-the-cusp-of-Industry 5.0 and with it, agility, offering a competitive...