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CASE TAKES ON 100HP SEGMENT WITH NEW 421G WHEEL LOADER
14th March 2025

CASE Construction Equipment is filling the gap between its compact and medium-size wheel loaders, with the launch of the 421G. With an operating weight of 8,970kg, the machine has been designed to... 


Parker Hannifin plays a critical but often unseen role in powering industries worldwide
Hidden champion of movement Parker Hannifin exhibits at bauma 2025
14th March 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

A global leader in motion and control technologies, Parker Hannifin plays a critical but often unseen role in powering industries worldwide. From mobile hydraulics to clean energy solutions,... 


The Boyne smelter in Queensland
Rio Tinto repowers Gladstone aluminium operations with renewables
14th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto and energy group Edify Energy have entered into two new solar and battery hybrid services agreements (HSAs) to enhance the supply of reliable, competitively priced... 


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Sintech
14th March 2025

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications in mining and mining-related industries. Sintech supplies... 


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Efficiency, hygiene and automation core to specialist’s offerings
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Demand for drive solutions specialist SEW-EURODRIVE’s product offerings are currently strong and increasing steadily in South Africa’s growing food and beverage industry. SEW-EURODRIVE provides... 


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Eight-million fatality-free shifts advancing industry’s Zero Harm vision
14th March 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

While the mining industry has not achieved its vision of realising Zero Harm, every day that an injury-free shift is executed is a day closer to achieving that goal, says underground mining... 


SIGNIFICANT INCREASE
The Udumo shaft is set for a significant production ramp-up by mid-2026
Coal miner eyes underground expansion ramp-up
14th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Coal miner Kangra’s Udumo shaft, in Mpumalanga, is set for a significant production ramp-up, with output expected to rise from the current 40 000 t a month to about 105 000 t a month by mid-2026.... 


4IR INTRODUCTION Baletsema has successfully introduced a range of 4IR solutions to Tier 1 mining companies
Tech, innovation driving 4IR adoption
14th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

As the mining industry moves towards adopting Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies through increased automation and data-driven decision-making, mining consulting company Baletsema... 


INDUSTRY ALIGNMENT
The expansion of MacLean battery electric fleets aligns with the industry’s push toward decarbonisation
Automation advances EV safety, efficiency
14th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

As the mining industry shifts towards reducing equipment operator exposure to high-risk environments, mining companies are increasingly looking for technologies that enhance both safety and... 


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Adaptation required to meet evolving demands
14th March 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Evolving consumer demands for health, convenience and affordability necessitate product and organisational adaptation which, alongside optimising production efficiencies and waste management, are... 


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Stainless-steel components aid food safety
14th March 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG has highlighted the significance of its stainless-steel components in enhancing food safety. BMG’s team of fastener specialists advises food and beverage plants to... 


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Governance, stability prerequisites for water security
14th March 2025

Given upcoming commemorations of Water Week – which takes place between March 20 and 26 – water and sanitation organisation the Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa... 


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Government meets to rectify supply disruptions in eThekwini
14th March 2025

Following ongoing water supply disruptions in eThekwini, in KwaZulu-Natal, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Deputy Minister David Mahlobo convened an urgent meeting with eThekwini... 


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Firm cites plans to mitigate downturn
14th March 2025

To navigate and mitigate the challenges facing the petrochemicals industry, South Korean chemicals company SK Chemicals, last month announced that it would be focusing on high-value-added specialty... 


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John Deere’s advanced telematics system offers real-time connectivity
14th March 2025

John Deere’s JDLink and Operations Center gives machine operators and owners a competitive edge in ensuring that machines operate optimally, reducing downtime and costs while optimising... 


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Pollution threatens to overwhelm the country’s water supply systems
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As many regions across South Africa, including the City of Johannesburg and eThekwini, continue to grapple with significant water supply challenges and extended outages, the growing threat of water... 


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Trade war blueprint
14th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

US President Donald Trump’s recently published trade policy agenda leaves absolutely no room for nuance. Not even the tiniest crack has been left to allow light to be shed on the possible... 


Capetonians reach R55m earnings mark in Cash for Power programme
14th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town businesses and households have broken through the R55-million earnings mark from the start of the city’s Cash for Power programme in 2022/23, until January 31 this year. Cape Town is the... 


Pictured from left to right at the Dalwes substation:  Herman Rossouw, Senior Engineering Technician, Jaco Bence, Senior Superintendent, Leon Laing, Manager: Planning and Customer Services at the Electro-Technical Engineering division at Drakenstein Municipality, and Jacques Visser, Development Manager, Utility Business at Schneider Electric
Drakenstein Municipality Receives Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award in South Africa
13th March 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced Drakenstein Municipality as a winner of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact... 


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Amplats’ Mogalakwena mine achieves IRMA 50 on responsible mining standard
13th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Platinum group metals (PGM) miner Anglo American Platinum’s (Amplats’) Mogalakwena mine complex, in Limpopo, has achieved an Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) 50 measurement.... 


 Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
13th March 2025

(Virtual Showroom ) By: Dr Darija Susac, 2nd Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference Committee Member and Acting Director of HySA Catalysis Centre of Competence Economic growth and socioeconomic... 


Why turbomachinery should break free from vendor lock-in
Why turbomachinery should break free from vendor lock-in
13th March 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Today’s modern turbomachinery control systems form an important of operational efficiency, be it in heavy... 


Trump extends trade fight as steel, aluminum tariffs take effect
Trump extends trade fight as steel, aluminum tariffs take effect
12th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on steel and aluminum imports came into force Wednesday, extending his trade wars to more of the US’s top trading partners in a risky bid to revive an... 


Designed for demanding conditions, Apex Trough Tracker excels in high-tonnage, high-speed conveyor applications
Tru-Trac's new Apex Trough Tracker design excels at RBCT
11th March 2025

With its range of belt tracking solutions undergoing constant innovation, Tru-Trac has proven its patented Apex Trough Tracker under arduous conditions at the Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) in... 


Buildings in Africa’s urban evolution
Buildings in Africa’s urban evolution
11th March 2025

By: Mark Freeman - Offer Manager, Digital Buildings, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric  Africa is now an urban continent.  In fact, it’s urbanisation is being heralded a global megatrend,... 


At bauma 2025, visitors can experience a range of service highlights such as PALFINGER CONNECTED, a digital platform for efficient fleet management, which achieves maximum uptime by providing live machine data and relevant usage information
PALFINGER: Service as the Key for Maximum Performance
11th March 2025

PALFINGER's innovative crane and lifting solutions set standards in performance and efficiency. Complemented by extensive service offerings, machine uptime can be further optimized, and... 


Innovative drive solutions from NORD at bauma 2025
Innovative drive solutions from NORD at bauma 2025
10th March 2025

Highly efficient, economic and optimally matched to robust industries NORD-MAXXDRIVE-portfolio.jpg: The MAXXDRIVE® industrial gear units are among the highlights at NORD DRIVESYSTEMS’ trade fair... 


Resolution acquires antimony assets as it seeks to capitalise on global supply shortages
10th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Resolution Minerals has announced a binding agreement to acquire three exploration projects in New South Wales and Queensland, enhancing its strategic exposure to two critical... 


Re-elected Cook govt must prioritise energy transition, streamline approvals, says CME
Re-elected Cook govt must prioritise energy transition, streamline approvals, says CME
10th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) on Monday congratulated Premier Roger Cook on his government’s re-election in this weekend’s state election and said the government... 


TANGIBLE RESULTS
The Maric flow control valve range has demonstrated tangible results in reducing water wastage
Advanced valve solutions enhance water, air consumption efficiency
7th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Amid growing concerns over resource conservation and operational efficiency, the mining sector is increasingly turning to advanced valve solutions to optimise water and air consumption, says... 


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Collaboration, investment required for rail system to thrive
7th March 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Boosting local rail infrastructure through government and private-sector collaboration – in the form of public–private partnerships (PPPs) – while harnessing complementary assistance from... 


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New products add value to wire ropes
7th March 2025 By: Halima Frost

The onboarding of a wire rope specialist to promote high-performance lubricant manufacturer and distributor Lubrication Engineers South Africa’s (LESA’s) recently launched Wirelife Monolec... 


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Association embraces Network Statement
7th March 2025

Professional body for inland ports Multimodal Inland Port Association (MIPA) has embraced State-owned freight company Transnet’s Network Statement, which it describes as a “landmark development”... 


An image of Bühler’s Carat 610 at Honda’s plant in Tochigi, Japan
Megacasting solution accelerates EV production
7th March 2025

Swiss technology company Bühler Group’s megacasting solution aims to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) production across Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda Motor Company’s operations in North... 


An image of a robot loading an engine block into the RMBS 1-6-400-30 blast system
Custom machine improves efficiency at Turkish foundry
7th March 2025

Germany-based shot blasting technologies specialist Rösler Oberflächentechnik was selected from four equipment manufacturers to provide one of the largest foundries in Türkiye with a shot blast... 


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Private sector could help end decade of stagnation
7th March 2025

State-owned freight company Transnet’s Network Statement offers private-sector players the opportunity to take the leading role in recovering the national rail sector and infrastructure, thereby... 


Vodacom invests heavily in network coverage and enhancing connectivity country-wide
7th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Vodacom continues to align with government's vision for South Africa's digital future, investing heavily in expanding its network coverage and enhancing connectivity across the country. The various... 


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What could go wrong?
7th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The perils associated with assigning shareholder responsibilities for State-owned enterprises (SOEs) that previously fell under the Department of Public Enterprises to line ministries can no longer... 


Tyre industry concerned about possible AGOA expulsion
7th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s tyre, equipment and parts industry says it is concerned about possible tariff jumps, lost contracts and supply chain disruptions, should South Africa’s duty-free access to the US... 


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Moab Khotsong life-of-mine extension project, South Africa – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will add 2.7-million ounces in mineral reserves at a recovered grade of about 9 g/t. 


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Thorny River diamond dyke project, South Africa – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Diamond exploration and project development company Botswana Diamonds has been granted a mining permit for its Thorny River project. 


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Wafi-Golpu gold project, Papua New Guinea – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Harmony Gold Mining Company is continuing negotiations with its joint venture partner Newmont Corporation and the Papua New Guinea government with regard to the special mining lease.  


US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
US Treasury's Bessent outlines plans to reshape global trade, ease bank regulations
6th March 2025 By: Reuters

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday laid out the Trump administration's ambitions to reshape international trade relations withtariffs, roll back financial regulations on American... 


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