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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mining industry flags electricity, permitting, illegal mining during engagement with DMPR
1st September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The price of electricity for energy-intensive users, permitting challenges and the conversion of marginal shafts to small businesses were among the suggestions and problems mining industry... 


Reimagining Supply Chains for a Disrupted World
Reimagining Supply Chains for a Disrupted World
1st September 2025

It is time to reimagine how we build, manage and leverage supply chains - not just to survive disruption, but to grow stronger because of it. This was the key message in an insightful SAPICS... 


Wind Turbine Technicians trained abroad to strengthen local skills and technology transfer
Wind Turbine Technicians trained abroad to strengthen local skills and technology transfer
1st September 2025

A group of seven Wind Turbine Service Technicians from Nordex Energy South Africa (NESA) has returned from a month long intensive international training programme at the Nordex Academy in Turkey—an... 


Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast Addresses Industry Transformation Amid Global Trade Challenges
Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast Addresses Industry Transformation Amid Global Trade Challenges
1st September 2025

Automechanika Johannesburg successfully hosted its final CEO Breakfast for 2025 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, bringing together senior automotive industry leaders for strategic discussions as... 


Victor Guo, President of Huawei Enterprise Business in Sub-Saharan Africa
Huawei partners with SARA to accelerate the digital transformation of railways in Southern Africa
1st September 2025

Collaboration advances railway intelligence, driving innovation, efficiency, and smarter transport systems across the region The Huawei Railway Summit 2025 was held in Johannesburg, South Africa,... 


Integrated Pump Technology has been officially appointed the distributor for Grindex submersible pumps in West Africa, further expanding its African footprint
Integrated Pump Technology secures Grindex distribution deal for West Africa
1st September 2025

Integrated Pump Technology has been officially appointed as the distributor for Grindex submersible pumps in West Africa, building on its already strong presence in the region and marking another... 


Rainbow Rare Earths CEO George Bennett.
South Africa streaks ahead with exceptionally pure rare earth optimised in Joburg lab
1st September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has delivered what is described as “an exceptionally pure rare earth product”, which has been optimised in a Johannesburg laboratory. The breakthrough is part of the rare earths... 


The Uis tin and tantalum mine
Andrada outlines goals for the new financial year after a 'year of delivery, strategic progress'
29th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed technology metals mining company Andrada Mining CFO Hiten Ooka has said the company's focus for the 2026 financial year is on delivering its expansion projects, maintaining tight... 


Exposure Limits for Diesel Particulate Matter in South Africa: A Guideline for South African Mines
Exposure Limits for Diesel Particulate Matter in South Africa: A Guideline for South African Mines
29th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM)—also known as black smoke or soot—is a toxic pollutant emitted from diesel engines. Comprising ultra-fine carbon-based particles, DPM can deeply... 


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On-The-Air (29/08/2025)
29th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks a logistics deal, continuous excavation tech and Harmony's results in focus  


Phangela warns SA businesses that insider collusion is one of the most dangerous threats facing South African businesses as factory theft syndicates rise
Phangela warns SA businesses that insider collusion is one of the most dangerous threats facing South African businesses as factory theft syndicates rise
29th August 2025

Factory theft and hijacking syndicates are becoming increasingly sophisticated in South Africa, with insider crime, fraud and money laundering at the centre of their operations. This was the... 


Experts agree new mining technology must be impactful, measurable for wider adoption
Experts agree new mining technology must be impactful, measurable for wider adoption
29th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Understanding the drivers of the adoption of new technology in the mining industry has never been more pertinent, as the world adapts to climate change and manages an uncertain economic outlook and... 


Global IoT Leader Actility Validates Lesira-Teq’s
Global IoT Leader Actility Validates Lesira-Teq’s "Technical Excellence" in Large-Scale Johannesburg Water Deployment
29th August 2025

Lesira-Teq (Pty) Ltd, a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specialising in smart utility solutions, has received a significant endorsement from Actility, the global pioneer in Low-Power... 


Digital tools unlock manufacturing excellence
29th August 2025

South Africa’s manufacturing sector is moving quickly in adopting AI-powered, digital automation tools to enhance efficiency, product precision and workforce optimisation. Fatima Khota, business... 


Schneider Electric West Africa launches new TeSys Deca Advanced 115A – 200A contactor to transform industrial motor management
Schneider Electric West Africa launches new TeSys Deca Advanced 115A – 200A contactor to transform industrial motor management
29th August 2025

Schneider Electric , the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has announced the launch of the TeSys Deca Advanced contactor 115A & 150A for 3Pole... 


Logistics deal, continuous excavation tech, Harmony's results in focus
Logistics deal, continuous excavation tech, Harmony's results in focus
29th August 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Exxaro and Transnet Freight Rail's service agreement to improve the performance of logistics channels; Master Drilling’s new technology that promises... 


Cloudy deliveries takes top prize at 2025 Standard Bank Kasi SME National pitch challenge
Cloudy deliveries takes top prize at 2025 Standard Bank Kasi SME National pitch challenge
29th August 2025

Attracting over 850 applications from township entrepreneurs across all nine provinces, the 2025 Standard Bank Kasi SME Summit culminated in a national showcase of South Africa’s brightest... 


IE3 motor, red, shop floor
Motor, drive efficiency gains unlock greater energy availability in Africa
29th August 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

Energy efficiency is a growing concern in the mining industry, especially in Africa, where power supplies are often limited and intermittent, owing to substandard generation, transmission and... 


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Summit to address minerals beneficiation, trade
29th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Fostering collaboration and development strategies for the sustainable extraction, beneficiation and trade of critical minerals, such as ferrochrome and ferromanganese, will be addressed at this... 


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Advanced bottling line boosts production
29th August 2025

Aligned with bottling company Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s (CCBA’s) commitment to growing its investment in Africa and creating shared opportunities across the value chain, CCBA has invested in... 


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Range offers high-performance automation
29th August 2025

Automation solutions provider Rollon’s high-specification linear motion systems are engineered for high-performance automation in many industries, including food processing, where hygiene,... 


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Mintek highlights importance of continued research and process optimisation for ferroalloys production
29th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The ongoing research and development of new technologies and processes for the ferroalloys industry is crucial for adequately addressing the challenges faced and opportunities available in this... 


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Firm joins low-carbon aluminium smelter project
29th August 2025

Global technology company ABB has joined project management organisation Arctial as an investor and will become a member of a partnership of companies set to carry out in-depth feasibility studies... 


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Procurement proficiency and project execution key to reigniting construction
29th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The continued progress of structural reforms in South Africa – including at State-owned enterprises (SOEs) such as Transnet – is contributing to improved investor sentiment and growth in the... 


Dry-type transformer in modular container
Dry-type transformers gaining traction amid renewables integration
29th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With mining companies increasingly opting for on-site renewable-energy installations to ensure reliable power, and improve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials, electrical... 


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SACEEC celebrates innovation on KITE floor
29th August 2025

Exhibitor innovation took the spotlight at industry event KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) 2025 as industry association South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC)... 


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Industry collaboration key for export success
29th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Success in exporting – facilitated in part by a strong relationship with industry association South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) – contributes to South Africa’s economic growth... 


ESSENTIAL FLEXIBILITY 
SNG could offer industries a level of flexibility that is essential for South African factories that cannot afford downtime
SNG could sustain industries till LNG rollout
29th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Gas solutions company Eyona Gas believes that synthetic natural gas (SNG) could offer a real safety net for South African industries facing looming gas shortages in the future. As the country moves... 


MTN MoMo launches rent-to-own smartphone solution
29th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) South Africa has launched a rent-to-own smartphone solution, unlocking access for the unbanked and underserved to own a 4G or 5G smartphone from as little as R10 a day.... 


Vodacom injecting R620m into Mpumalanga network
29th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Vodacom is investing R620-million in its Mpumalanga network during the 2025/26 financial year, building on the more than R400-million spent in the previous year. Vodacom... 


Made in Cape Town. Tackling rough terrain around the world. Meet South Industries
29th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

What do you do when you grow tired of the corporate grind? For mechanical engineer Stephan Bekker, the answer was to start his own bike-rim manufacturing company after spending several years... 


Ziska Mc Gilton Head of Asset Management at Pele Green Energy
Asset management in a changing climate: Beyond the balance sheet
29th August 2025

When we discuss renewable energy, asset management is often portrayed in either technical or financial terms: maximising performance, optimising operations and protecting shareholder value. But to... 


Hombre Muertu west lithium operation
Hombre Muerto West lithium project, Argentina/Bolivia/Chile – update
29th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A A$20-million placement with Clean Elements Fund would proceed after the investor completed due diligence on the project. 


Ivan Vella says IGO's 2025 results are disappointing.
IGO swings to A$955m loss, says FY results 'disappointing'
28th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Battery metals producer IGO on Thursday posted a sharp full-year loss after being hit by weaker lithium markets, impairments and a writedown of its Kwinana refinery. The Perth-based company... 


The end of flats in underground mining starts with TyrFil
The end of flats in underground mining starts with TyrFil
28th August 2025

Mining is one of the toughest industries on Earth, especially below the surface, where equipment must perform in confined tunnels, over jagged rock, and through unpredictable conditions that test... 


Schneider Electric Foundation Partners with Ministry of Education to Power Green TVETs in Kenya
Schneider Electric Foundation Partners with Ministry of Education to Power Green TVETs in Kenya
28th August 2025

As the world commemorates International World Youth Day globally, Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation has strengthened its commitment to empowering young... 


How Catalytic Converters Combat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
How Catalytic Converters Combat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
28th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning remains one of the leading causes of fatal air poisoning worldwide. This silent threat—colorless, odorless, and tasteless—can cause serious health... 


Africa hosts a critical mineral treasure chest.
African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments, Boston Consulting highlights
27th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments to move beyond traditional extraction models and capture significantly greater value across the entire mining-to-manufacturing value... 


Quentin Lamarche will lead the TechMet SCM unit as CEO.
TechMet expands Mercuria partnership, launches trading arm
27th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Brian Menell-led TechMet has deepened ties with commodity trading giant Mercuria Energy Trading, securing fresh investment that lifts Mercuria’s total commitment to the critical minerals company... 


Continuous reef extraction.
New mining technology is pointing to continuous round-the-clock operation on many fronts
27th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The new mining technology being advanced by Master Drilling promises “continuous”, round-the-clock mining uplift – even when it comes to narrow reef extraction. On the new technology being... 


Torngat is developing the Strange Lake project in northern Quebec.
Torngat Metals signs rare earth supply deal with German magnet maker VAC
27th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Montreal-based Torngat Metals has struck a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with German company Vacuumschmelze (VAC) to pursue a long-term supply agreement for rare earth oxides. The non-binding... 


Understanding Catalytic Converters: The Key to Cleaner Air
Understanding Catalytic Converters: The Key to Cleaner Air
27th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Catalytic Converters (DOCs) utilize a catalyst, typically a precious metal coating such as platinum or palladium, to accelerate the chemical reactions between oxygen and... 


Why Astron Energy Refinery is critical To SA economy
Why Astron Energy Refinery is critical To SA economy
27th August 2025

Since 2020, South Africa has lost around 50% of its crude oil refining capacity due to refineries having been decommissioned or converted into storage facilities. South Africa currently has only... 


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

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Rentech provides renewable energy products and services to the local and selected African markets. Supplying inverters, lithium and lead-acid...

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