Mitigating the environmental impacts of construction work needs careful planning and meticulous execution, especially in areas like the Karoo – where vegetation can be more sensitive to disruption and take longer to recover. The 140 MW Karreebosch Wind Farm, being […]

Level 9 vehicle intervention for collision avoidance has been mandatory on South African mines since 2022, yet the effective roll-out of proximity detection systems (PDS) remains slower than expected – not due to technical limitations insofar as integration but to

When ash-producing fuels burn, combustion by-products accumulate on boiler heating surfaces – including tube banks, walls, screens, superheaters, reheaters and economisers. This buildup creates an insulating barrier that forces boilers to work harder, consuming more fuel and generating higher emissions

Antioxidants is the next area of focus in the continuing discussion about oil additives, with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck.      What are they? Zinc dithiophosphates, hindered phenols, aromatic amines, sulphurised phenols. What do they do? Retard oxidative decomposition.

The Supreme Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Assmang (Pty) Ltd v The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), has sent a clear and sobering message to taxpayers. In tax law, substance invariably trumps form. While this principle

Saudi Arabia has set ambitious targets in its drive to secure a sustainable energy future, with plans to generate up to 600GW of renewable energy in the next few decades. This vision encompasses massive solar installations across the desert, large-scale

The global leader in bulk material flow accessories is introducing a redesigned railcar opener that improves ease of use and reduces potential hazards for workers.  The two-wheeled Martin® Gen 4 Railcar Opener from Martin Engineering delivers strong, controlled non-impacting power

Bühler has reinforced its commitment to customers in Southern Africa with the installation of a new die refurbishment machine at its Johannesburg workshop. The investment enhances Bühler’s regional service offering by improving precision, shortening turnaround times, and supporting sustainability goals.

As the global demand for critical minerals accelerates, the continent’s role is shifting from resource supplier to indispensable partner in powering the energy transition, industrial growth, and global security. The time to elevate Africa’s position on the world stage is

Metalline, a transporter and storage partner to the mining, metals and minerals industries, is rapidly scaling up operations to meet unprecedented demand for battery metals. The company owns and operates an extensive asset base of bonded and freestore warehouses in