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Digital solution boosts optimisation
8th August 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The SmartAsset Intelligence platform, which incorporates AI, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and smart sensors for operational optimisation, offers a modern solution to customers, says... 


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New technology enhances operationality
8th August 2025

Metals and technologies supplier SMS group in June announced a partnership with US-based metal innovation and technologies company The Systems Group, to deliver safer, more sustainable and... 


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Bladder reservoir offers portable, large capacity water storage
8th August 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Across the agricultural and commercial sectors – particularly where water supply can be unreliable or interrupted – the Damsak bladder reservoir by liquid storage manufacturer Damsak Reservoirs is... 


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Automation key to unlocking precision irrigation
8th August 2025

Precision irrigation delivers the correct amount of water and nutrients, uniformly and at the right time and place. However, this level of precision can only be achieved by applying and managing... 


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Sensors help cultivate efficient resource management
8th August 2025

In sub-Saharan Africa, where climate change has exacerbated erratic rainfall, efficient resource management is vital for sustainable farming, says sensor and measuring instrument manufacturer VEGA,... 


Firm announces battery breakthrough
8th August 2025

 Active pharmaceutical ingredients, dyes and specialty chemicals manufacturer Macsen Labs has recently announced a breakthrough in sodium-ion battery technology through the successful research and... 


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Manufacturer stresses importance of industrial efficiency for cleaning chemicals
8th August 2025

Providing effective, ecofriendly solutions and contributing to lowering maintenance costs and improving overall productivity across various industries remain key in the strategic outlook of... 


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Company highlights extraction technology for lignin applications
8th August 2025

In the drive to decarbonise chemical production, some of the most promising solutions come from unexpected places, says independent emerging technologies research company IDTechEx, adding that... 


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AI, automation optimise high-temperature work environment
8th August 2025

Metal production technologies company Primetals Technologies has been awarded a contract by steel producer JSW Steel Salem Works to implement advanced process optimisation solutions at the Salem... 


Telecoms-linked fraud costing South Africa more than R5-billion a year
8th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new report by the Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) has revealed that telecommunications-linked fraud is costing South Africa R5.3-billion a year, with nearly 60% of mobile banking... 


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Two steps back?
8th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The idiom ‘one step forward, two steps back’ has surely arisen in the minds of those who have been monitoring developments in the electricity industry over the recent past. It is undeniable that... 


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Shaping a sustainable, inclusive future for women in mining
8th August 2025

“There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” – WEB Du Bois Women have long been part of the mining industry’s story—often hidden figures whose contributions were overlooked.... 


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Invincible Valves - Women in Mining
8th August 2025

Originally trained in financial accounting and IT systems, Invincible Valves MD and CEO Pam du Plessis’s career path seemed unlikely to land her in heavy industry. She began as a contractor... 


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Orica - Women in Mining
8th August 2025

Manare Mokoatlo Position: Territory Manager, Orica South Africa   Main activity of company: Explosives supply and blasting services Date and place of birth: 5 November 1987, in Ga Mashashane... 


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Applying curiosity, empathy and precision at TLT-Turbo Africa
8th August 2025

A mechatronics engineer at TLT-Turbo Africa, Natascha Minges Freitas is a shining example of how technical expertise, curiosity and human-centred thinking can combine to create meaningful impact in... 


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Shock Wave Engineering
8th August 2025

With the global population projected to grow from the current 8-billion people to 10-billion by 2050, the agriculture industry faces some significant questions: How will the planet feed an... 


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Minim Martap bauxite project, Cameroon – update
8th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canyon Resources has completed the first drawdown from its $140-million credit facility with AFG Bank Cameroon after satisfying the required drawdown conditions. 


Cabinet approves support package for exporters exposed to US tariffs as talks continue
Cabinet approves support package for exporters exposed to US tariffs as talks continue
7th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African government will on Monday August 11 unveil the support measures for companies and workers affected by the imposition of 30% reciprocal tariffs by the US on South African exports... 


CGI Africa Named Schneider Electric MMM Alliance Partner and official Distribution Hub
CGI Africa Named Schneider Electric MMM Alliance Partner and official Distribution Hub
7th August 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, is proud to announce that CGI (Controlgear Instramac) has officially been recognised... 


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Powering the automotive artisan industry: Artisan Training Institute’s accredited qualifications
7th August 2025

South Africa’s automotive industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is navigating a transformative era driven by advancements in the automotive industry and sophisticated diagnostics. As... 


Squeaky Clean & No Residue?  Precise Pressure ensures Flawless Bottle Cleaning
Squeaky Clean & No Residue? Precise Pressure ensures Flawless Bottle Cleaning
7th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Before glass bottles are filled with a beverage, they undergo a thorough cleaning process to ensure they are free from contaminants. This process involves multiple stages,... 


Elevate your engine performance ith Astron Energy
Elevate your engine performance ith Astron Energy
7th August 2025

Leading supplier of petroleum production in Southern Africa, Astron Energy, is proud to present its new Quartech Fuel, a revolutionary petrol and diesel formulation enhanced with premium additives,... 


The tariff trap: Why the Minister’s electricity review doesn’t mean prices will fall – and how businesses can stay a step ahead
6th August 2025

Last month, municipal electricity customers across South Africa were hit with an 11.32% tariff hike – just months after Eskom-direct clients faced a 12.74% increase. The hikes triggered public... 


Knowledge Pele and Bayakha Infrastructure Partners Acquire Strategic Stake in Edge Growth to Build a Distinctively African Impact Investment Firm
6th August 2025

In a milestone transaction for the African impact investment sector,  Knowledge Pele (Pty) Ltd and Bayakha Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. have jointly acquired a significant minority (30%) stake in... 


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Resources Watch
6th August 2025

This week: De Beers is well positioned to thrive as market recovers, Anglo believes; Valterra Platinum upping flood defence, envisaging underground trucking, hailing IRMA and, TAKRAF marks 300... 


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Pan African signs ten-year renewable supply deal with NOA Trading
5th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Gold producer Pan African Resources has signed a ten-year renewables supply agreement with licensed electricity trader NOA Group Trading for 10% of its total yearly electricity load of 112 GWh. The... 


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New CEO appointed for Anglo American-backed green steel venture PeroCycle
5th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Anglo American-backed industrial decarbonisation venture PeroCycle has appointed Grant Budge CEO. This coincides with the opening of a £4-million seed round to fund pilot deployment of PeroCycle’s... 


From initial development to operational readiness, Cementation Africa plays a pivotal role in helping mines transition smoothly into full production
Experience-driven innovation powers cementation Africa’s underground solutions
5th August 2025

Innovation in challenging mining applications such as shaft sinking and mine development stems not only from experience and institutional knowledge but is also driven by close client partnerships... 


Booyco Electronics, a pioneer in Proximity Detection System (PDS) technology, continues to support mines in meeting evolving safety legislation and Level 9 compliance
Baseline risk assessment key to effective PDS implementation, says Booyco Electronics
5th August 2025

As the pioneer of Proximity Detection System (PDS) technology in South Africa, Booyco Electronics continues to play a leading role in helping mines align with evolving safety legislation. According... 


The future of material handling is smart, safe, and tailored
The future of material handling is smart, safe, and tailored
5th August 2025

As operations evolve and business demands intensify, the role of material handling equipment is undergoing a critical transformation. At the forefront of this shift is Toyota Material Handling,... 


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Uranium miner Deep Yellow exec says nuclear energy outlook ‘stronger than ever’
5th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The world is on the brink of the biggest wave of nuclear reactor construction in history, marking a decisive shift toward nuclear energy as a key part of the clean energy future, says Andrew Mirco,... 


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Demand outlook for South Africa’s platinum uplifted by China-Toyota hydrogen project
5th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A development that is improving the demand outlook for South African platinum group metals (PGMs) is the announcement of a joint venture (JV) between Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation and China’s... 


Schneider Electric donates much-needed solar streetlights to Emthonjeni Community Centre
Schneider Electric donates much-needed solar streetlights to Emthonjeni Community Centre
5th August 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader has donated nine solar-powered streetlights to the Emthonjeni Community Centre,... 


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Registrations open for Mintek-Science Convention for Innovators
4th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

National mineral research organisation Mintek has called on young researchers to register for the second yearly Mintek-Science Convention for Innovators (SCi), a national platform for emerging... 


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Weir’s next paves intelligent path to optimised mining
4th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Delivering highly engineered solutions for over 150 years, Weir is unlocking even more potential with three focused value packages in its NEXT Intelligent Solutions. “We maintain... 


Australian Vanadium Limited CEO Graham Arvidson addressing the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum on Monday.
Vanadium's time has come, says AVL CEO amid global storage shift
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The global energy transition is under threat unless more attention is paid to long-duration energy storage, Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) CEO Graham Arvidson has warned. Speaking at mining... 


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Australia’s energy transition 'simply impossible', mining conference told
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s energy transition is “simply impossible” under current policy settings and economic realities, analyst Aiden Morrison told delegates at the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum in... 


EIT Forging New Partnerships Through its Botswana Engineering Education Hub
EIT Forging New Partnerships Through its Botswana Engineering Education Hub
1st August 2025

EIT’s recently launched Botswana Learning Hub has already started strengthening connections with existing and potential students, partners, and industries across Southern Africa. Discover how this... 


Selecting the appropriate dewatering pump is critical to ensuring operational efficiency in both pumping systems and mining activities
IPR differentiates itself through strategic dewatering partnerships
1st August 2025

In the demanding conditions of Southern African mining, dewatering is not just a support function - it is mission critical. IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has built its reputation on recognising this... 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s recent African regional workshop in Johannesburg brought together teams from across the continent for hands-on product training and cross-border knowledge sharing
Building skills and sharing knowledge key to SEW-EURODRIVE’s growth in Africa
1st August 2025

Operating successfully in Africa demands far more than the delivery of products or technology - it requires a deep understanding of local conditions, proactive skills development and sustained... 


Playing Autoclave Roulette: Accurate Measurements Guaranteed with VEGA
Playing Autoclave Roulette: Accurate Measurements Guaranteed with VEGA
1st August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Autoclaves ensure the sterility of medical and pharmaceutical products before they reach healthcare providers and their patients. Using high-pressure and saturated steam to... 


Trump administration to expand price support for US rare earths projects, sources say
Trump administration to expand price support for US rare earths projects, sources say
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

Top White House officials told a group of rare earths firms last week that they are pursuing a pandemic-era approach to boost US critical minerals production and curb China's market dominance by... 


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Leading innovation in industrial valve solutions
1st August 2025

At ENERGYValves, we are guided by a clear vision: to be the leading provider of a broad range of industrial valves, actuators and accessories. This vision drives us to constantly innovate, ensuring... 


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