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Wind Turbine Technicians trained abroad to strengthen local skills and technology transfer
Wind Turbine Technicians trained abroad to strengthen local skills and technology transfer
Updated 7 hours ago

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... 


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... 


PLASTICS SA RESPONDS TO OUTCOME OF INC-5.2 NEGOTIATIONS IN GENEVA Industry united in advocating risk-based assessments and clear scope within plastics treaty
PLASTICS SA RESPONDS TO OUTCOME OF INC-5.2 NEGOTIATIONS IN GENEVA Industry united in advocating risk-based assessments and clear scope within plastics treaty
29th August 2025

Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the local plastics industry, has expressed concern over the failure of governments to reach agreement at last week’s Intergovernmental Negotiating... 


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... 


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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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Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update
29th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Lindian Resources has made a final investment decision to build the first stage of the Kangankunde mine.  


Tata returns to South Africa as part of Motus group
29th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, is returning to South Africa after its 2019 exit, and is doing so in partnership with JSE-listed automotive group Motus as its... 


5 Reasons ETFs Are Perfect for New Traders
28th August 2025

So, you’re standing at the edge of the trading pool, toes dangling over the water, wondering if you should just cannonball in or take a careful step. Feels risky, right? Let’s face it, Wall Street... 


How to Make Good Money as a Forex IB Without Losing Your Mind
28th August 2025

Being a Forex Introducing Broker (IB) is not some magical “set it and forget it” money machine. If you just slap your name on a broker and chill, you’ll be waiting a long time for those... 


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... 


SEIFSA’s Women of Steel Conference Celebrates Strong Women Leaders
SEIFSA’s Women of Steel Conference Celebrates Strong Women Leaders
27th August 2025

The women on the panel at the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) Women of Steel Conference on August 21 share many of the qualities of steel, not least... 


The HDGASA is a lighthouse: illuminating the path with knowledge and training for galvanised steel fabrication, says associate member Rand York
The HDGASA is a lighthouse: illuminating the path with knowledge and training for galvanised steel fabrication, says associate member Rand York
27th August 2025

The Hot Dip Galvanizers Association Southern Africa (the HDGASA) serves as a lighthouse, guiding stakeholders through the complexities of steel fabrication, and corrosion protection in South... 


Engen helps open digital doors for another 72 South Durbanites
Engen helps open digital doors for another 72 South Durbanites
26th August 2025

South Durban residents continue to benefit from Engen’s commitment to community upliftment, with another 72 members of the community recently graduating from the Engen Community Computer School -... 


Kwikspace Level 1 BBBEE status delivers tangible benefits to its clients
Kwikspace Level 1 BBBEE status delivers tangible benefits to its clients
25th August 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

Africa's largest manufacturer of prefab and modular buildings Kwikspace offers proven capability and unmatched empowerment credentials. “Kwikspace is a tried and tested company that can meet the... 


The Marikana operations
Marikana Renewal Programme marks progress, but several matters around massacre still unresolved
22nd August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

While the Marikana Renewal Programme has made some progress in addressing the impacts of the Marikana massacre, there is still more work to be done, with some issues outstanding, families still... 


Reclaiming Purpose, Redefining an Industry
Reclaiming Purpose, Redefining an Industry
22nd August 2025

“Success is 80% preparation and 20% execution. That’s how I’ve built my business over the years.”  Portio Dlamini didn’t grow up in a household of entrepreneurs. Raised by her grandparents in the... 


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Seriti Power Community Trust invests R19m in early childhood development centres
22nd August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Seriti Power Community Trust has invested R19-million in early childhood development (ECD) infrastructure across Mpumalanga and the Free State. Currently, 543 learners are enrolled and... 


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Wesizwe appoints Banhu Zhang CEO, augments board
22nd August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Banhu Zhang has been appointed CEO and executive director of JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum, with effect from August 21. Moreover, Daqiang Pang, Yulong Tian and Kaiyu Kang have been appointed... 


Logistical challenges, shortage of big contractors impacting construction in Africa – report
22nd August 2025 By: Irma Venter

Logistical limitations and a lack of supply-chain capacity in the African construction market risk creating a barrier to investment, says a new report from global professional services firm Turner... 


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Beer industry a powerful enabler – CEO
22nd August 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Having attained the position as CEO of professional body Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) a year ago, Charlene Louw has overcome the challenges faced by many women in the male-dominated... 


READY-TO-GO To supply the Sandsloot Underground exploration decline shaft with dynamic ventilation, Dwyka undertook the sourcing, assembly, testing and delivery of Australia-made fans, to the mine in Limpopo
Dual-speed fans provide air-on-demand in PGM mine
22nd August 2025 By: Donna Slater

A ventilation-on-demand (VoD) system was commissioned by South African technology integrator and mining services company Dwyka Mining Services for the Sandsloot Underground exploration decline... 


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University facilitates inclusion, access to opportunities for technical women
22nd August 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

South African tertiary education institution, the University of Pretoria (UP), is empowering women by offering education and training courses rooted in science, technology, engineering and... 


Nhlanhla Zondo, executive director at Power Process Systems
Nhlanhla Zondo
22nd August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Nhlanhla Zondo, executive director at Power Process Systems, which specialises in the design, manufacture and switchgear-wiring of electrical enclosures and distribution... 


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Coal miner focuses on community upliftment
22nd August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Guided by its environmental, social and governance (ESG) mission, coal producer Kangra has undertaken various levels of corporate social investment (CSI), and social and labour plan initiatives, to... 


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Competition drives growth for women
22nd August 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Global development institution International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is deploying training within Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE), its... 


Bucking the stereotype, holding her own in geosciences
Bucking the stereotype, holding her own in geosciences
22nd August 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

Embarking on a career as a geoscientist at a time when many of the stereotypes associated with women in mining were only starting to be dispelled, Council for Geoscience (CGS) Knowledge Management... 


GIBB Bursaries foster talent pipeline
GIBB Bursaries foster talent pipeline
21st August 2025

GIBB’s Bursary Programme was life-changing for bursary recipient and Resident Engineer, Mary Moja, who joined the business permanently in 2023 after completing her studies at the University of... 


Women are breaking new ground in the mining industry
Women are breaking new ground in the mining industry
19th August 2025

In an industry historically dominated by men, the mining sector is undergoing a steady transformation, driven by the inclusion, empowerment and the advancement of women. At the forefront of this... 


Schneider Electric launches Pro Retailer programme to expand reach in East Africa market
Schneider Electric launches Pro Retailer programme to expand reach in East Africa market
19th August 2025

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled its new distribution channel initiative designed to extend its market reach and... 


Schneider Electric Foundation brings industry training to Lagos technical students with equipment donation
Schneider Electric Foundation brings industry training to Lagos technical students with equipment donation
19th August 2025

As part of its global commitment to youth education and entrepreneurship, the Schneider Electric Foundation has provided industry-specific training equipment in the energy field to three centres... 


Standard Bank enables Seriti Green’s Mpumalanga based Ummbila Emoyeni to increase generation capacity, create jobs and economic opportunity
Standard Bank enables Seriti Green’s Mpumalanga based Ummbila Emoyeni to increase generation capacity, create jobs and economic opportunity
18th August 2025

Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, is proud to announce the financial close of the 155MW Ummbila Emoyeni 3 (second phase) Wind Project which is the latest stage in Seriti Green’s... 


Artist’s impression of The Signal, Concor’s latest residential block in Conradie Park, set above The Pines Shopping Centre in Cape Town
Momentum builds at Conradie Park with the launch of The Signal by Concor
18th August 2025

Concor has commenced groundwork on The Signal, a new residential block within the Conradie Park mixed-use development next to Pinelands, Cape Town. This latest addition will comprise 263 studio... 


An image of wind turbines at the Ummbila Emoyeni project
Electricity Minister lauds Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni renewable-energy project
15th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on August 14 visited Seriti Green’s flagship Ummbila Emoyeni renewable-energy project in Mpumalanga, highlighting it as an exemplar for the... 


Image of recovery circuit at the Kangankunde project
Kangankunde rare earths project, Malawi – update
15th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Australian resources company Iluka Resources has entered into a binding loan term sheet and a full-form offtake agreement with Lindian Resources for the long-term supply of rare-earth concentrate... 


Massive infrastructure at a mine site
Mining sector must embrace ethical tech shift
15th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The mining sector is at a “critical turning point”, as rapid advances in digital and automation technologies, particularly AI, redefine how mines operate and compete, says mining equipment... 


Head and showers shot of Bongi Ntsoelengoe
Africa must democratise access to innovation
15th August 2025

The time to ensure no one is excluded from Africa’s mining technology revolution is now, reports mining conference and exhibition Investing in African Mining Indaba disruptive technologies... 


Southern African Institute of Steel Construction CEO Amanuel Gebremeskel discusses key treads in the steel construction industry
Broader steel sector can withstand individual setbacks
15th August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

While steel company ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is facing ongoing challenges, the downstream steel industry continues to function, and it is anticipated that it will continue to thrive, says... 


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ADU to strengthen commercial links with Africa
15th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Although African mining has not always retained pre-eminence among Australian investors, the organisers of mining conference Africa Down Under (ADU) note that there is little doubt that Australian... 


water electrolysis testing stations
Innovation group adds more tech to portfolio
15th August 2025 By: Halima Frost

To remain at the forefront of driving South Africa’s strategic energy objectives, the National Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Research Development and Innovation Strategy, known as Hydrogen South Africa,... 


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Cleaner water, smarter filtration, addressing reliability challenges in mining
15th August 2025

Water is a lifeline and a liability in mining. It enables processing, cooling and dust suppression –but when contaminated, it contributes to higher maintenance costs, increased downtime and... 


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... 


Digital welding solutions to be showcased at SAISC event
15th August 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Industrial equipment and solutions supplier Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) and welding products manufacturer Fronius South Africa will showcase their advanced welding technologies at... 


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