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Cementation Africa
Cementation Africa: A new name for a new era in underground mining
15th August 2025

Marking its 21st anniversary, Murray & Roberts Cementation has rebranded as Cementation Africa - a bold step signalling a new era of independence and growth following its acquisition by a... 


Astec cold planer ensures precision milling on N5 road rehabilitation
Astec cold planer ensures precision milling on N5 road rehabilitation
14th August 2025

In a landmark order, global equipment manufacturer Astec Industries has supplied and commissioned the first Astec (Roadtec) cold planer on the important N5 corridor maintenance and rehabilitation... 


Energy audits pave a strategic pathway to sustainability and savings
Energy audits pave a strategic pathway to sustainability and savings
14th August 2025

Energy audits serve as essential tools for businesses looking to reduce costs and meet environmental targets. By analysing energy consumption across systems such as lighting, HVAC, ICT and water... 


A surface mining operation owned by DRDGOLD
DRDGOLD flags up to 74% increase in full-year earnings
14th August 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Surface gold miner DRDGOLD expects to report an up to 74% increase in earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the financial year ended June 30, primarily on the back of... 


President Lazarus Chakwera and other leaders attended the official inauguration of the Kayelekera restart.
Lotus Resources relaunches Malawi uranium mine
14th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Lotus Resources said on Thursday that Malawi’s President, Lazarus Chakwera, officiated the relaunch of the Kayelekera uranium mine in northern Malawi, as the project entered its final... 


Coal fly ash could yield up to 45 000 t/y of rare earth metal – more than twice Australia’s 2021 production and nearly 30% of current global output.
Australian university turns coal waste into critical metals opportunity
14th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Researchers at Australia's Monash University in Melbourne have developed a cleaner, more efficient method to extract rare earth elements (REEs) from coal fly ash, mine tailings and electronic waste... 


Lithium-Power Batteries enhance workplace safety
Lithium-Power Batteries enhance workplace safety
13th August 2025

Whether it is wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), keeping aisles clear of obstacles or adhering to local and international material handling equipment safety standards, safety... 


Schneider Electric South Africa introduces the Modicon Edge I/O NTS, designed to meet the challenges of tomorrow
Schneider Electric South Africa introduces the Modicon Edge I/O NTS, designed to meet the challenges of tomorrow
13th August 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art Modicon Edge I/O NTS product... 


Oxygen producing machinery on site at a mine
On-site oxygen boosts gold recovery
13th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Several gold mines across sub-Saharan Africa have confirmed that they are saving up to 70% in costs by switching from delivered oxygen to their own on-site systems, says oxygen and nitrogen... 


Coltan mining in the DRC
Inside the mine that feeds the tech world - and funds Congo’s rebels
13th August 2025 By: Reuters

Under the watchful eye of M23 rebels in the hills around the Congolese town of Rubaya, a line of men in rubber boots ferry sacks full of crushed rocks up winding paths cut into the slopes. The... 


How smarter lifting is energising South Africa’s solar industry
How smarter lifting is energising South Africa’s solar industry
13th August 2025

South Africa’s solar energy market is surging, particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors. As businesses seek cost-effective, sustainable solutions to manage rising electricity costs,... 


Benz to ramp up Glenburgh drilling with A$30m raise
13th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Benz Mining on Wednesday announced a A$30-million capital raise from a bought-deal share sale to accelerate exploration at its Glenburgh gold project in Western Australia, doubling its... 


Barrick CEO Mark Bristow.
Barrick’s DRC gold mine is exemplary global advancer of African greenness, automation
12th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Africa received a strong thumbs up during the second-quarter presentation of Barrick as one of its “main cash generators”. “We saw solid performance across the portfolio,” Barrick CEO Dr Mark... 


Booyco Engineering delivered 20 locally manufactured HVAC systems to a Tanzanian mining operation, providing reliable cooling solutions to combat the region’s extreme heat and humidity
Booyco Engineering fulfils major HVAC order for Tanzanian mining sector
12th August 2025

Booyco Engineering has successfully fulfilled a significant order for Tanzania, supplying a total of 20 HVAC systems to a mining operation in that country. Comprising ten of its A009 4kW 24VDC... 


MAHLE South Africa offers value and opportunity in Africa
12th August 2025

MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry with customers in both passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors. Founded in 1920, the technology... 


Kumba Iron Ore in action.
South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore helping to lessen carbon emission in global steelmaking
11th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The high ferrous content of Kumba Iron Ore, which is produced in South Africa’s Northern Cape, is helping to lessen carbon dioxide (CO2) emission at a time when this is the global pursuit of... 


Congo names veteran executive Kabamba as mines minister in reshuffle
8th August 2025 By: Reuters

Democratic Republic of Congo appointed former mining executive Louis Watum Kabamba as mines minister in a cabinet reshuffle, the government said on Friday, ahead of key decisions on potential... 


Addressing the maintenance skills crisis – how OEMs secure business continuity through SLAs
Addressing the maintenance skills crisis – how OEMs secure business continuity through SLAs
8th August 2025

By; Lebo Ntsane - MMM Segment Service Sales Lead – Schneider Electric Anglophone Africa Industries are facing a critical shortage of skilled technicians, especially for maintaining ageing... 


Panelists provide deep insights into how Africa, and particularly South Africa, can capitalise on the global critical minerals race
Africa’s critical minerals moment about strategically charting a sustainable future for the continent
8th August 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Africa’s wealth in critical minerals, such as cobalt, manganese, lithium and rare earth elements, offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to pivot from raw commodity exporter to industrial power.... 


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Addressing heat sources is imperative – supplier
8th August 2025

Given the high risk of fires, especially in waste, wood and paper processing, as well as other industrial applications, there is an increased need to adopt early fire detection systems using... 


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Use of reliable instruments for the chemicals industry a must
8th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

VEGA, a global leader in sensor manufacturing, is dedicated to delivering reliable and precise measurement solutions for demanding chemical environments. By focusing on safety, efficiency, and... 


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Belt withstands high temps, aids productivity
8th August 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG has increased its range of conveyor components for high-temperature industrial applications through its latest range of Cambridge Knuckleback conveyor belts. BMG... 


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Valves crucial to systems but challenges persist
8th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Valves are indispensable components in the design and operation of chemical and petrochemical systems, as their role is central to ensuring process stability, safety and regulatory compliance, 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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Ramping up African trade seen as key coping strategy as Agoa-extension prospects fade
8th August 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

With the continuation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) beyond its expiry next month in serious doubt as the administration of re-elected US President Donald Trump shifts decisively... 


Electric motorbike sales growing rapidly, total market could reach 12-year high
8th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

Based on national traffic information system data, the first electric motorbikes – 22 in total – were registered and sold in South Africa in 2014, says Association of Motorcycle Industry... 


Motor-body-repair sector training reform has value, but cut the red tape – Sambra, RMI
8th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (Sambra), in partnership with the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is intensifying its efforts to address the critical shortage of... 


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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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Mandela Mining Precinct - Women in Mining
8th August 2025

Empowering women researchers through immersion, inspiration, and appreciation Michelle Pienaar  Advanced orebody knowledge programme manager 


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Multotec's female leaders deliver results
8th August 2025

Mohini Jingoo  Mohini is a capital sales manager at Multotec, specialising in capital equipment sales for the mineral processing industry. With a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering, she... 


Shock Wave Engineering
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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Witwatersrand Basin Project – Qala Shallows, South Africa – update
8th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

West Wits is advancing through the mobilisation phase as the team progresses toward first gold production. 


Location map of the Sissingue mine, in Côte d'Ivoire
Sissingué mine, Côte d’Ivoire
8th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the Savanes region of northern Côte d’Ivoire. 


Schneider Electric’s new TeSys Deca Advanced – the motor control solution optimised for East Africa’s industrial environments
Schneider Electric’s new TeSys Deca Advanced – the motor control solution optimised for East Africa’s industrial environments
7th August 2025

Schneider Electric East Africa has launched the new TeSys Deca Advanced, a smart, reliable, and energy-efficient motor control solution designed to simplify industrial operations and reduce... 


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... 


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,... 


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DoseTech Fire shares its history and journey in special risk fire protection
7th August 2025

Advanced special risk fire protection equipment leader DoseTech MD Mike Feldon is the first to admit that nothing comes without hard work, determination and persistence. But it was his late father,... 


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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... 


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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Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd
Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd

Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is sole distributors for Goodwin electrically driven, submersible, abrasion resistance slurry pumps.

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Weir
Weir

Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

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ATI Systems
ATI Systems

ATI systems comprises five divisions: electrical assemblies, drives and controls, feedback sensors, enclosures, and strip guiding.

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Actom
Actom

Your one-stop global energy-solution partner

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