Enhancing the contribution of women to the mining sector is a mission that BME is pursuing with great success – building a pipeline of interest and skills that reaches back into schools. To date, this has achieved a 30% representation […]

The environmental impact of mining has come under scrutiny in recent years as the world strives to meet carbon emissions reduction targets. As a result, mines have increased their efforts towards improving sustainability. One element that needs focus is on

Allmech, the only authorised South African agent for Runxin valves, has recently introduced a new Runxin automatic swimming pool valve to its range of filter valves. Anelia Hough, water treatment consultant at Allmech, says that most locally available swimming pool

Ensuring workplace safety is crucial for the well-being of employees and the overall success of an organisation. A zero-harm workplace is not just an ideal but a necessary goal, and achieving it requires a structured and comprehensive approach. One effective

Shutdowns in the mining and petrochemical industries are complex, high-stakes operations that require meticulous planning and execution. Procuring specialised skills, managing remote workforces, and handling complex administrative tasks pose significant challenges. To overcome these hurdles and ensure the success of

As reported by the Business Research Institute at the University of KZN for Q2 2024, business confidence in KwaZulu-Natal is currently surging. Dynamic structural steel company Cousins Steel International (CSI) is strategically positioned to take full advantage of this positive

The International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa has launched its May 2024 ‘Expert Guide to Galvanizing’. “No engineer in the civil engineering, mining, design or structural engineering sector or architect should be without a copy,” comments IZA Africa Director Simon Norton.

Grolite from Pratley, is a horticultural product that allows seedlings to germinate more effectively by maintaining enough moisture within the root zone. It also aerates the soil up to the surface level which stimulates root growth as it is far

The statistics are compelling: Africa has the highest proportion of female entrepreneurs globally, and the numbers in South Africa are a testament to this dynamic change. The entrepreneurship rate for women on the continent has increased to 25.9%, with 1

Engineers have long drawn inspiration from nature. Examples of such biomimicry include passive ventilation systems modelled after termite mounds and wind turbine blades with scalloped edges, inspired by humpback whale flippers, which dramatically reduce drag. Now, an emerging field is