South Africa desperately needs more green battery power storage solutions, but South African companies won’t simply make the switch for environmental reasons – product performance and operational efficiency come first. Sustainability isn’t a luxury — it must support uptime, productivity […]
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Electric motors consume nearly half of the world’s electricity (IEA). From heavy-duty cranes and pumps to conveyor belts and air conditioning, the world literally moves on electric motors. Improving their efficiency will produce enormous cost savings and energy gains, which
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ACTOM, a leader in energy infrastructure, officially opened its Pretoria Power Transformer manufacturing factory, following the strategic acquisition of SGB SMIT Power Matla, in what was structured as an asset transaction with the transfer of staff. The event marked a
Fires on vibrating screen decks pose a significant threat to mining operations, as they can rapidly escalate into uncontrollable incidents that endanger personnel, damage equipment, and disrupt production. Multotec’s newly developed Flame Retardant (FR) rubber screen panels provide mines and
Professor Chris Roth was successfully inaugurated as the 123rd South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) president, during a momentous ceremony held on 27 November 2025. The event celebrated leadership continuity, professional excellence, and the enduring role and relevance of
SAICE Inauguration A Moment of Celebration and Strategic Direction Read More »
Comprehensively supporting the mining sector with commodity-specific drive train solutions, SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the industry – a testament to its customer-centric approach, says National Sales and Marketing Manager Jonathan McKey. “Twenty years ago,
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Production at a gold mine in Ghana was recently ramped up with the help of the advanced Sandvik CH865i cone crusher, following close collaboration with the Sandvik Rock Processing team in Ghana to identify the optimal solution for the site’s
SANDVIK CH865I UNLOCKS MAJOR PRODUCTION GAINS AT GHANA GOLD MINE Read More »
“In the hustle and bustle of mining production and associated activities, the focus on the servicing of lifting equipment can unintentionally be sidelined” commented Johan Naude, Agreements Specialist, South Africa and Africa, for Konecranes South Africa. “The problem though, is
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The Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture (“the Venture”) wishes to announce that following recent engagements with Eskom, a proposal regarding electricity tariffs was presented on Friday, 28 November 2025. The Venture has undertaken a comprehensive review to assess the feasibility of the
The International Zinc Association (IZA) has urged South Africa’s public and private sectors to accelerate the use of zinc-based corrosion protection technologies as the country works to revive its deteriorating infrastructure. According to Simon Norton, Director of IZA Africa, zinc
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