Argentina's mining exports are expected to rise nearly 6% this year, lifted by more lithium sales, as well as higher gold and silver prices, the head of the country's top mining association said on... 

By: Vladimir Milovanovic - Vice President of Power Systems, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric  The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is significantly... 

A most fundamental human need is to breathe fresh air. Yet, for millions of people working in underground mines across the globe, this is not a given. Now, members of the international ICMM mining... 

By: Obinna Uche - Sales Director, Power Systems Division at Schneider Electric Anglophone West Africa The African switchgear market presents numerous opportunities for development.  According to... 

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Greener blockchain, who would have thought?  Blockchain’s very nature sees it consuming a lot of energy; with great... 

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum says it detected, on December 9, that the company’s information management systems had been compromised. The IT team, with the support of management, has been... 

South Africa, which hosts more than 70% of the world reserves of chrome ore and manganese ores, was dominant in ferroalloy production until 2010. In the early 2000s, South Africa was the undisputed... 

The 2024 Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa Utility Solar & BESS Summit was proudly held in in Cape Town, South Africa. The 130+ Delegates from over 80 Developers, EPC firms, customers, partners, power grid... 

Global technology company ABB has been selected by global mining company BHP to deliver, install and commission three friction hoists and a further electrical system for a Blair service hoist at... 

Schneider Electric, global leader in energy management and automation, has announced a strategic partnership with ImeXolutions, a leading company in electrical and solar power implementation to... 

The accurate measurement of bulk materials is essential across industries like mining, processing plants and aggregate handling. Tru-Trac’s Belt Scale Systems are at the forefront of delivering... 

Wastewater treatment plants are the main polluters of Gauteng’s water courses, says Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo, noting that the state of municipalities’ wastewater... 

Namibia is undergoing a transformative period in energy development, with significant developments in the traditional and renewable-energy sectors. Recent oil and gas discoveries in the Orange... 

Gauteng, South Africa’s most populous province and economic hub, eagerly anticipates a significant inflow of additional water in 2028 from the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project... 

The conversion of traditionally fuelled vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) – a growing trend, owing to the various benefits for businesses and industry – will contribute to long-term operational... 

The country must have a frank discussion about the 30% local procurement rule, which has been abused by the so-called construction mafia, says Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean... 

By Ayanda Holo Amidst the dynamic discourse of the recent BRICS Summit, held against the backdrop of heightened resource competitiveness and energy security concerns, palladium emerged as a topic... 

In an era where climate change increasingly affects water and energy resources, the need for climate resilience in agriculture and agroprocessing has never been more pressing.  South Africa, in... 

With deep roots in South Africa’s manufacturing sector, JMP Group is a trusted supplier of high-quality noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) solutions to the automotive industry and is one of the... 

South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has approved the environmental authorisation for one of two mining permit applications on the Thorny River project. 

Mines using renewable energy are being encouraged to harvest and store heat wasted during minerals processing and to then use its green electrons to close renewables intermittency gaps that come... 

With most of its 5,000-strong global footprint of transfer chutes being installed in Southern Africa, Johannesburg-based Weba Chute Systems has built a reputation in demanding mining conditions.... 

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has today accelerated its end-to-end AI-ready data centre solutions with new announcements that... 

Metals and mining corporation Rio Tinto and Imperial College London have launched the Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials, as part of a programme aimed at accelerating the development of new... 

Diversified miner South32 on Tuesday announced the appointment of two new independent non-executive directors, Stephen Pearce and Mandlesilo (Mandla) Msimang, to its board. Both appointees would... 

Canadian mining company GoviEx Uranium states in its latest ‘Sustainability 2024’ report that it is taking a precautionary approach to environment and social risks, devising strategies that... 

The application of soft starters has become a well-established strategy to improve the uptime and lifespan for motors and mechanical equipment driven by motors, but they need to be chosen... 

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric There’s isn’t a day, let alone an hour that goes by that AI isn’t featured in a new headline or newsletter... 

Technology advancements in Africa are helping to advance various environment, social and governance (ESG) goals for companies and industries, and contribute to the efforts to achieve the UN... 

IMARC 2024 drew the world’s major mining companies, a host of political and trade delegations, and most of the industry’s leading innovators to Sydney, Australia, for a memorable conference and... 

Stainless steel processing equipment manufacturer Anderson Engineering emphasises the importance of taking a holistic approach to system design, component selection and attention to detail during... 

Electrical cable coupler manufacturer KonNx Africa is meeting the growing demand in the African mining industry for safer and more efficient power solutions with its innovative high-voltage cable... 

With environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria becoming increasingly critical to stakeholders, mining companies in Africa face more demanding reporting requirements and evolving... 

National industry support programme The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) emphasises that more concerted efforts must be taken to help industries become more... 

Global consultancy SRK Consulting lauds the significant efforts aimed at reducing the environmental hurdles for lower sensitivity renewable-energy projects. In a move to support the development of... 

As the African mining sector faces increasing pressure to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, the inaugural ESG Conference – organised by membership organisation, the... 

Efficiency and reliability are critical in the demanding industrial sector,  particularly in sectors where fluid handling, lubrication and clean fuel are essential for high productivity and... 

South Africa-based manufacturer Cobra Projects is producing 14 ventilated operator cabins for a Tier 1 mining company in Australia – fitted with air filtration manufacturer Sy-Klone’s filtration... 

Filtration solutions provider Donaldson Company’s hydrogen dryer serves as an advanced solution for drying hydrogen gas by removing contaminants such as water vapour and impurities, improving... 

A rare earth magnetic filters range, specifically developed for the quench and lubricating oil industries, aims to extend the life of pumps and components and further extend the life of filter... 

The African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) has recognised the value of a strategic foresight framework and anticipatory governance plan to improve the management of Africa’s mineral resources.... 

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) has announced the start of operations of a modern farming pilot project in Gashora, Rwanda, that will see the roll-out of specially developed VW-badged electric...