In March 2026, oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as geopolitical conflict shut down 20% of global crude supply. While fossil fuels power the modern world, they are also a major bottleneck to energy security. Two forces are now
Managing groundwater ingress is one of the most complex technical challenges faced in underground mining. Water-bearing fissures, fractured rock formations and unexpected inflows can disrupt operations, compromise safety and delay development schedules. Addressing these risks requires specialised engineering expertise and
SPECIALIST WATER SEALING – A CRITICAL CAPABILITY IN UNDERGROUND MINING. Read More »
Cooling towers rely on evaporation to remove heat, but this process also concentrates dissolved solids in the system. Left unmanaged, this buildup can lead to scaling, corrosion and fouling, reducing efficiency and increasing maintenance costs. “Without proper bleed control, dissolved
COOLING TOWER BLEED CONTROL – UNDERSTANDING THE OPTIONS. Read More »
As the world marks Earth Day 2026 on Wednesday 22 April, ABB is highlighting the role of low-voltage (LV) smart power solutions in improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and enabling more sustainable infrastructure. Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day
Powering Earth Day 2026 with smart, low-voltage solutions. Read More »
Freedom, in its most profound sense, is not only the right to vote, but the ability to access jobs, services and opportunities. Without a reliable and well-maintained infrastructure system, South Africans will not be free. As South Africa observes Freedom
INFRASTRUCTURE AS AN ENABLER OF INCLUSION IN SOUTH AFRICA. Read More »
I have never seen operational excellence fail in mining because people stopped caring. More often, it slips away quietly while everyone is doing their best to keep things moving. Change rarely arrives as a single, disruptive event. It arrives in
Why operational excellence is hardest when mining organisations are changing. Read More »
Geopolitical tensions are disrupting oil supply chains, putting global energy markets under strain, and creating uncertainty around pricing and availability. For South Africa, which relies heavily on imported fuel, this has caused rising fuel costs, delays at ports and congestion
A flexible workforce strategy is critical as fuel supply pressure impacts operations. Read More »
The Western Cape’s construction sector continues to expand. In the third quarter of 2024 alone, the province added 42,000 construction jobs, reflecting significant growth in sector capacity and delivery momentum (Western Cape Government). More recently, the 2026 Western Cape State
Compliance First: Safeguarding the Western Cape Construction Sector. Read More »
In Africa’s demanding mining landscape, BME, an Omnia Holdings company, provides projects with a powerful technological edge through its advanced AXXIS™ Titanium electronic initiation system (EIS). Nishen Hariparsad, General Manager for Technology & Marketing at BME, said AXXIS™ Titanium facilitates
Precision blasting powers safer, smarter, lower-cost mining in Africa. Read More »
SKF Kenya is setting a new benchmark in customer experience with the adoption of a new logistics framework that reduces landed costs, accelerates delivery and integrates seamlessly with global distribution models, ensuring customers benefit from a smarter, modernized and more