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Schneider Electric unveils EcoStruxure Service Plan to monitor Partial Discharge on Medium Voltage Switchgear
6th March 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched its EcoStruxure Service Plan (ESP) in the Anglophone African region for... 


Modernising Africa’s power grid by managing bi-directional flows for renewable growth
Modernising Africa’s power grid by managing bi-directional flows for renewable growth
5th March 2025

Modernising South Africa’s power grid to manage bi-directional flows is essential for enabling renewable-powered economic growth, following the crippling effects of prolonged periods of load... 


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Could grid development roll-out boost struggling metals sector?
28th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The growth of renewable power in South Africa's energy mix, and infrastructure development programmes, such as the State-owned Eskom Transmission Development Plan (TDP) 2024 to 2034, will help to... 


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WEG
21st February 2025

Founded in 1961, WEG has grown into a global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies. WEG is one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world producing more than... 


By Keith Webb, Senior Investment Banker for Infrastructure Sector Solutions at RMB
RMB: Shaping SA's Energy Future Through Innovative Financing of Transmission Infrastructure
20th February 2025

By Keith Webb, Senior Investment Banker for Infrastructure Sector Solutions at RMB In the heart of South Africa's economic transformation lies the intricate challenge of overhauling its energy market. 


POWER-DRIVEN
WEG motors driving a blower on a mine in the DRC
Company geared to service DRC mining sector
14th February 2025

With a total mineral wealth estimated in the tens of trillions of dollars, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the most strategic mining markets for motors and electrical solutions... 


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Support grows for independent transmission projects to help ease grid constraint
14th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s grid infrastructure is inadequate to support economic growth and accommodate much-needed additional power, especially from renewable-energy sources coming on line as part of the... 


WEG Africa sales and marketing director Rodrigo Cetenareski speaks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025.
Motor manufacturer offers diverse range of products across the African continent
4th February 2025

Global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies WEG was founded in 1961 and has grown into one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world, producing more than... 


ENHANCED POWER DELIVERY
Modular systems enhance power delivery efficiency and reliability, especially in remote areas
Modular solutions for African energy challenges
31st January 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Electrical equipment supplier Trafo Power Solutions is advancing its African operations by formalising agreements for in-country support, an initiative that aligns with its strategy to ensure... 


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Investment in local infrastructure, manufacturing key to economic development
24th January 2025

South Africa requires investment to grow infrastructure for all aspects of energy generation, transmission and distribution, ACTOM group CEO Mervyn Naidoo stated in a release last month. In... 


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Firm’s project pipeline benefits numerous stakeholders
24th January 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Power generation repair and asset management company Marthinusen & Coutts (M&C) – a division of supplier of manufacturing, service, repairs, maintenance, projects and distribution of... 


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Trafo evolves to offer range of electrical power solutions
24th January 2025

Having rapidly carved a niche in dry-type transformer applications in Africa, Trafo Power Solutions has steadily grown its offerings – and now sees a future as a leading provider of electrical... 


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Trafo Power Solutions evolves to offer range of electrical power solutions
17th January 2025

Having rapidly carved a niche in dry-type transformer applications in Africa, Trafo Power Solutions has steadily grown its offerings – and now sees a future as a leading provider of electrical... 


Trafo Power Solutions has expanded its vision to become a leading provider of electrical power solutions in Africa
Trafo evolves to offer range of electrical power solutions
15th January 2025

Having rapidly carved a niche in dry-type transformer applications in Africa, Trafo Power Solutions has steadily grown its offerings – and now sees a future as a leading provider of electrical... 


Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) – managing the wondrous instruments that bring us the grid symphony
Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) – managing the wondrous instruments that bring us the grid symphony
13th December 2024

By: Taru Madangombe - Vice President: Power and Grid for Middle East and Africa at Schneider Electric To listen to a symphony is one of the world’s great gifts.  The culmination of instruments,... 


Pan African's new Mogale Tailings Retreatment operation.
Pan African advancing plans for another promising gold recovery project west of Joburg
12th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A feasibility study on the Soweto Cluster gold recovery project, which like the highly successful Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) is also on Gauteng’s West Rand, will be completed by September,... 


EXPANDED SERVICE
KonNx has expanded its capacity to offer full-service solutions to mining clients
Company advances cable solutions
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

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... 


Schneider Electric South Africa unveils PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution for MV switchgear
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution for MV switchgear
26th November 2024

Schneider Electric South Africa has unveiled its PowerLogic PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution, designed to be installed on medium voltage (MV) switchgear to detect anomalies early to... 


Transmission lines
NTCSA appoints EPC suppliers for transmission substations
25th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following a strategic review of the National Transmission Company South Africa’s (NTCSA’s) corporate plan, which includes focusing on accelerating the delivery of the Transmission Development Plan... 


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Mali miner progresses plant build
22nd November 2024

Civil construction of a Stage 1 dense media separation (DMS) plant has been progressed to 90% completion at critical metals miner Kodal Minerals’ flagship fully-funded Bougouni lithium project, in... 


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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Lotus Resources is fully funded to restart production. 


Schneider Electric powers NBOX1, East Africa’s Largest Hyper Cloud Data Centre
Schneider Electric powers NBOX1, East Africa’s Largest Hyper Cloud Data Centre
12th November 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable companyand leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is the power infrastructure provider for East Africa’s first... 


Marnus Koorts, General Manager Pumps Products at Weir
Unplanned mine dewatering calls for Weir's custom solutions
8th November 2024

In both opencast and underground mines, unexpected water ingress can severely disrupt production unless an effective dewatering solution can be quickly applied; some forethought will go a long way... 


The evolution of corrective to conditional based maintenance highlights the value of proactive management
The evolution of corrective to conditional based maintenance highlights the value of proactive management
7th November 2024

Maintenance has come a long way from the days when we waited for things to break and, thanks to the ever-increasing capabilities of technology, predictive maintenance has become a viable solution... 


Crushing and grinding plant at Kayelekera
Funding in place for Lotus to restart Kayelekera production
6th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

The successful placement of A$130-million, along with A$25-million cash on hand at the end of September, as well as an imminent share purchase plan (SPP), have ensured that ASX- and OTCQX-listed... 


an NM8N-high-voltage series circuit breaker manufactured by Chint
Circuit breakers, switchgear launched at Electra Mining
25th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

Three new products were introduced to the South African market by global smart energy solutions provider Chint at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre... 


FLEXIBLE SOLUTION
The Multiflo diesel driven pontoon offers a flexible, mobile dewatering solution
Strategic approach enables effective dewatering
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

A key challenge in dewatering operations that are electrically operated lies within the interfacing, particularly when dealing with pumps at remote mining operations. This challenge involves the... 


One of seven traction transformers supplied to Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa by LH Marthinusen
Traction transformers supplied to line restoration project
11th October 2024

Transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of ACTOM, recently manufactured and supplied seven traction transformers for State-owned transport enterprise Passenger Rail Agency of... 


Eskom Holdings chair Mteto Nyati, NTCSA chair Priscillah Mabelane and Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa joins hand in front of a new ceremonial statue displaying a handshake, unveiled during the official launch of NTCSA on October 7
Ramokgopa convinced ‘sweet spot’ will be found to unlock Independent Power Transmission projects
7th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed confidence that government and the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) are close to finding the “sweet spot”... 


Thierry Kakese, WEG’s regional manager – Central Africa
WEG geared to service the DRC mining sector
25th September 2024

For over 20 years, WEG has been a strategic supplier to the mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its local South African manufacturing base has been central to reduced lead times,... 


CONTINUOUS INVESTMENT
Continuous investment in research and development has enabled Fulltrades to adapt to the evolving demands of the industrial market
Modern mining solutions highlighted at MINExpo
13th September 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

US-based industrial supplier Fulltrades is set to unveil a series of advanced mining solutions at this year’s MINExpo in September, underscoring its commitment to driving innovation in the mining... 


Integrated Fire Technology: The future of fire suppression
Integrated Fire Technology: The future of fire suppression
10th September 2024

In an era where technological advancement and sustainability are paramount, Integrated Fire Technology (IFT) is making strides in revolutionising the fire suppression industry. IFT's suite of... 


Forming Technology, Accelerating PV+ESS as the Main Energy Source
Forming Technology, Accelerating PV+ESS as the Main Energy Source
6th September 2024

As countries continue to invest in sustainable and efficient energy solutions to both meet domestic demand and climate change objectives, having the best technology to generate, convert and store... 


Trafo Power Solutions: leading provider of tailored power solutions
Trafo Power Solutions: leading provider of tailored power solutions
3rd September 2024

Trafo Power Solutions is poised to make a significant impact at this year's Electra Mining Africa, using the platform to connect with stakeholders and reinforce its leadership in electrical power... 


AMC expects Electra will boost interest among potential, international clients
30th August 2024 By: Nadine James

Transformer core solutions provider Alloy Magnetic Cores (AMC) is looking forward to exhibiting at the 2024 Electra Mining Africa exhibition and conference, which will take place from September 2... 


Trafo Power Solutions: leading provider of tailored power solutions
Trafo Power Solutions: leading provider of tailored power solutions
30th August 2024

Trafo Power Solutions is poised to make a significant impact at this year’s Electra Mining Africa, using the platform to connect with stakeholders and reinforce its leadership in electrical power... 


ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS Trafo Power Solutions develops and engineers robust power solutions
Connecting with stakeholders key for Trafo Power Solutions
29th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Trafo Power Solutions is set to make a significant impact at this year's Electra Mining Africa and will use the platform to connect with stakeholders and reinforce its position as a leader in... 


Trafo Power Solutions: leading provider of tailored power solutions
Trafo Power Solutions: leading provider of tailored power solutions
28th August 2024

Trafo Power Solutions is poised to make a significant impact at this year’s Electra Mining Africa, using the platform to connect with stakeholders and reinforce its leadership in electrical power... 


Among the range of benefits of dry-type transformers is the limited maintenance they need
Minimal maintenance for dry-type transformers
26th August 2024

With minimal levels of maintenance needed, dry-type transformers offer reliable performance over lengthy lifespans, with few of the risks and hazards associated with oil cooled transformers.... 


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Chvaletice manganese project, Czechia – update
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Euro Manganese has announced an offtake term sheet with a US-based company for the sale of high-purity manganese product from the project. 


Solar PV panels being installed
OptiPower, Coxabengoa JV awarded R1.2bn solar contract for mining company
21st August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Energy infrastructure project delivery company OptiPower, which is a trading division of engineering and contracting company Murray & Roberts (M&R), has, in a joint venture (JV) with Spanish energy... 


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Pinto Valley mine, US
16th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine in the Globe-Miami mining district in Arizona, in the US. 


Mastering power systems for seamless operations – a game changer for Consumer-Packaged Goods
Mastering power systems for seamless operations – a game changer for Consumer-Packaged Goods
18th July 2024

By Brighton Mwarehwa: Offer and Marketing Director – Power Systems Business Unit at Schneider Electric Pushing the boundaries of efficiency is an imperative for   production and distribution in the... 


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