Mental health pressures across South Africa continue to rise. For those working in construction this is exacerbated by long hours, high-risk environments, tight deadlines, job insecurity, and a culture of stoicism creating an environment of stress, anxiety and emotional fatigue. […]
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South Africa’s wheat industry is under severe pressure and facing mounting financial strain due to a prolonged delay in reviewing the wheat import tariff, Grain SA warns. Many producers are now operating below sustainable levels as global wheat prices plunge to
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Environmentally responsible chemical practices demand an integrated approach from mines, across the mining value chain, with hydrometallurgy included, according to Daniel Verwey, Business Development Manager at Omnia Holdings company BME Metallurgy. Verwey said mining companies are increasingly searching for practical
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Infrastructure advisory company Osmotic Engineering Group (OEG) has marked 2025 as a defining year of growth, influence and international expansion, following its role in one of South Africa’s most significant national energy studies, the delivery of large-scale African water infrastructure
Continuing the journey through the world of anti-wear additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, this final instalment of the lube kitchen series looks at additives that work their magic under pressure – Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the other
South Africa’s mining industry has shifted from preparation to enforcement. With the updated Road and Rail Safety Code of Practice (COP) fully in effect from 01 October 2025, mining houses are now required to adhere to the new standards on
BMG’s Power Transmission division has extended its range of Rexnord products to include Rexnord’s Autoguard torque limiters. These devices have been designed to protect machinery, enhance reliability and minimise downtime in demanding industrial environments. “In local industries – including wineries
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More than a decade after installation, the custom engineered transfer chutes supplied by Weba Chute Systems to Palabora Copper Mine (PMC) continue to operate with virtually no maintenance – a testament to the power of purpose-built design and engineering precision
WEBA CHUTE SYSTEMS DELIVERS DECADE-LONG PERFORMANCE AT PALABORA COPPER MINE Read More »
South Africa desperately needs more green battery power storage solutions, but South African companies won’t simply make the switch for environmental reasons – product performance and operational efficiency come first. Sustainability isn’t a luxury — it must support uptime, productivity
Going Green Needs to Make Financial, Operational and Performance Sense, Too Read More »
Electric motors consume nearly half of the world’s electricity (IEA). From heavy-duty cranes and pumps to conveyor belts and air conditioning, the world literally moves on electric motors. Improving their efficiency will produce enormous cost savings and energy gains, which
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