In the petrochemical industry, shutdowns are high-stakes operations that play a vital role in maintaining plant performance, safety, and compliance. These planned pauses in production allow teams to carry out essential maintenance, inspect equipment, upgrade systems, and ensure adherence to […]
As African mines go deeper and rainfall patterns grow increasingly unpredictable, dewatering has moved beyond being a support function to become a strategic discipline. The choice between diesel-driven and electric submersible pumps is now influenced by evolving risk profiles, both
DEWATERING TRENDS SHAPING PUMP CHOICES IN AFRICAN MINES. Read More »
Navigating mining’s fast changing sustainability landscape begins with a full understanding of the entire value chain, says SLR Consulting’s Angus Bracken, Mining Sector Lead for Africa and the Middle East. Whether a project is at conceptual scoping, operational execution or
Industrial maintenance teams know that proper lubrication is critical to equipment performance. What many don’t realise is that the battle for equipment longevity and efficiency is often lost before the lubricant ever touches the machine. Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa
LUBRICANT CONTAMINATION COSTS MORE THAN YOU THINK. Read More »
Adroit Technologies has been appointed by Iochpe-Maxion, parent company of one of the world’s largest wheel manufacturers and producers of structural components in the Americas, as its global SCADA partner. The partnership will standardise operational visibility, reliability, and control across
Adroit Technologies drives global SCADA for Iochpe-Maxion. Read More »
Global technology leader ABB announces its participation in the upcoming Mining Indaba 2026, taking place from 9–12 February 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).  This year’s edition emphasises collaboration across sectors, under the theme “Stronger Together: Progress
ABB to share technologies miners need for Real Progress at Mining Indaba 2026. Read More »
Advanced cyclone systems help Canadian coal mines cut waste and boost recovery. The Canadian coal mining industry is facing increasing challenges. Tighter environmental regulations, rising operating costs, and declining coal grades are testing the resilience of producers from Alberta to
Boosting profits and sustainability – the power of cyclones in Canadian coal mining. Read More »
Barloworld has entered a new phase in the Group’s evolution as a privately held, South African-led industrial business, following the successful Entsha-led consortium acquisition and Barloworld Limited’s subsequent delisting from the JSE and A2X. The Consortium is majority owned (51%)
A New Dawn: Entsha-Led Acquisition Marks Barloworld’s Next Chapter. Read More »
This February, Krank will head to Indaba 2026, Africa’s premier mining event. The company will showcase Inspeq, its evolving equipment inspection app that helps mining teams save time and protect high-value equipment. Krank, a global leader in heavy equipment technology
Krank brings control-tower oversight to mining equipment inspections at Indaba 2026. Read More »
Mzukisi Kota, Mlungisi Mahlangu, Jason van der Poel (Partners), Kiera Bracher, Sabeeha Loonat & Junaid Nyker (Associates) from Webber Wentzel. 2025 highlighted key trends signaling a fundamental reset in South Africa’s electricity sector, with 2026 expected to be the year
South Africa’s Energy Outlook: Key Developments from 2025 and What to Expect in 2026. Read More »