A recent alarming incident involving an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot attempting to disable the plane’s engines has brought the need for comprehensive drug and alcohol testing in the aviation industry into the spotlight. This incident, coupled with others that have […]
Speed and efficiency are of the essence in the fast-evolving power generation and distribution space; however, a significant challenge is the prolonged lead times associated with acquiring transformers – key components in any electrical infrastructure. Such delays could result in
Making mines safer and more productive has long been the strategic intention of mine automation, and surface drill rigs are now part of this technological evolution. According to Kabelo Nkoana, Business Line Manager for Automation and Digitisation at Sandvik Southern
AUTOMATION FOR SANDVIK SURFACE DRILLS Read More »
The annual Investing in African Mining Indaba which took place in Cape Town, 5 to 8 February, presented a groundswell from governments, mining companies, investors and service providers to drive positive change in the industry. Celebrating its 30th anniversary and
MINING INDABA 2024 – RECOGNISED AS A PLATFORM FOR POSITIVE DISRUPTIVE CHANGE Read More »
A global celebration that recognises the achievements, contributions, and challenges women worldwide face, this year’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March is #InspireInclusion. It is based on the idea that when we inspire others to understand and
The use of large amounts of recycled rubber crumb for the manufacture of road surfaces and related products is propelling South Africa towards a circular economy where waste products are usefully used to address key infrastructure needs, Dr Mehran Zarrebini,
Rubber crumb bitumen – where Mathe Group’s recycled rubber hits the road. Read More »
A global celebration that recognises the achievements, contributions, and challenges faced by women worldwide, this year’s theme for International Women’s Day on 8 March is #InspireInclusion. It is based on the idea that when we inspire others to understand and
ABB showcases exceptional achievers on International Women’s Day Read More »
ACTOM Distribution Transformers, a division within the ACTOM Group that designs and manufactures a range of 16kVA – 10 MVA distribution and lower range power transformers, recently secured an order for the supply of its Neutral Electromagnetic Couplers with Earthing
Becker Mining’s Pumpor Vertical Spindle (PVS) pumps are hard at work on many mines throughout Africa, with many units installed recently in the Carletonville area, West of Johannesburg. “Our PVS 80 pump units – with 37 kW motors, a 57
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Over the last 15 years, South Africa has seen significant growth in renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) activity, with over 7,000 MW from 100 projects that are operational or being constructed under government off-take contracts. The trend is set