Specialist high-pressure equipment engineering firm, Steinmüller Africa, showcased practical engineering solutions for one of South Africa’s future power generation challenges: how to keep existing coal-fired power stations performing reliably as renewable energy feeds increasing volumes of unpredictable power into the […]
Wacker Neuson’s compact excavator range integrates cutting‑edge technologies and future‑ready features to deliver superior performance, robust reliability, versatility and energy‑efficient solutions that ensure resilience against the toughest challenges of the harsh African environment. “The premium quality and reliability for which
The Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) has launched five new engineering qualifications, ranging from Higher Certificate entry points at NQF Level 5 through to a Bachelor of Engineering Technology at NQF Level 7, in direct response to South Africa’s deepening
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West Africa’s mining boom has seen many projects being developed in environmentally or socially sensitive areas, highlighting the importance of responsible mining with closure in mind, according to SRK Consulting. “There has been an influx of investment into gold mining
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FutureCoal has announced the formal expansion of its Africa Chapter as governments around the world place renewed emphasis on energy security, industrial competitiveness and domestic resource development amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and growing electricity demand. The announcement was made by
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The Wits Mining Institute recently hosted a thought-provoking breakfast dialogue titled Beyond the Fence: How Community Environments Shape Health and Safety Performance in Mining, sponsored by South32. The event brought together leaders from academia, government, labour and the mining industry
Mining is one of the harshest operating environments for any piece of machinery. Dust, shock loading, moisture and extreme mechanical demands place equipment in mining operations under near-constant stress. However, when machinery fails, lubrication is often one of the last
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Abundant deposits of clay across Africa make limestone calcined clay cement (LC³) a popular lower carbon option for the continent and Chryso Southern Africa is finding innovative solutions to the challenges posed by clay variability. While South Africa has access
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A new technical report by fire engineering consultancy ASP Fire is challenging blanket assumptions around combustible-core sandwich panels, arguing instead for a rational, risk-based approach that balances fire safety requirements with commercial realities in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and
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Modern workspaces demand flexibility, whether accommodating changing technology requirements, supporting hybrid working environments or creating meeting spaces that can adapt to different users and applications. Legrand’s new Incara On Desk range has been developed to address these challenges through a
Flexible desktop power and data integration offers configurable workspace connectivity Read More »