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Matla life-of-mine projects, South Africa – update
1st April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction is continuing on all four projects. 


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Growth outcomes inform approach to dividends ­as Northam digs in on RBPlat deal
31st March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Growth outcomes will inform Northam Platinum’s approach to dividends, the platinum group metals (PGMs) company stated in reporting 60%-higher half-year headline earnings a share. Northam... 


Raubex anticipates more than 200% increase in earnings a share
28th March 2022 By: Donna Slater

JSE-listed construction materials supplier Raubex expects its earnings a share for the financial year ended February 28 to be at least 231% higher year-on-year, while its headline earnings a share... 


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Krone-Endora at Venetia project expansion, South Africa – update
18th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Diamcor Mining plans to accelerate certain portions of the planned Phase 2 expansion project at its Krone-Endora at Venetia project. 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
18th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction and commissioning activities on the remaining Kusile units 5 and 6 continue to progress according to plan. 


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Group stays afloat amid challenges
11th March 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Equipment distributor Capital Equipment Group (CEG) has maintained its success in the South African construction industry despite challenging economic conditions, global supply issues and... 


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Matla life-of-mine projects, South Africa – update
11th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction is continuing on all four projects at the Matla mine. 


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Reliability in power sector ensured
4th March 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Industrial equipment supplier Becker’s Kito electric chain and manual hoists have been designed for dependable use in materials handling applications in diverse industries. These include mining,... 


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Company provides lifting, rigging solutions for efficiency and safety
4th March 2022

Local equipment supplier BMG’s Tools & Equipment Lifting team offers a specialist service to diverse sectors throughout Africa, including automotive and tyre manufacturing, paper and pulp, sugar,... 


Mobility to be first use of green hydrogen in African mines
28th February 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Mobility and heavy-duty vehicles are the first to use green hydrogen on mines and this is expected to be the area of first broad-scale application, including for rail, aviation and shipping fuels,... 


Propak Africa highlights latest trends across full-spectrum of packaging
28th February 2022

When it comes to invigorating the South African economy following the effects of the global pandemic, the return of live event trade shows and exhibitions will provide a much needed platform for... 


DSI’s Maserumule reiterates South Africa’s green hydrogen ambitions
24th February 2022 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa is looking to build out funding opportunities and partnerships with international donors and countries that are aiming to decarbonise their own economies through the use of green... 


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Nimba iron-ore project, Liberia
18th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Nimba project is considered one of the best undeveloped iron-ore resources in the world. 


Isando site will see a new warehouse, head office, blending plant and tank farm
11th February 2022

The new head office and warehouse for FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is on track to be completed this month. “It will be completed on time and within budget, which is a significant achievement not... 


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Safety a critical aspect for materials handling
11th February 2022

Forklift dealer Criterion Equipment considers the safe operation of forklift trucks as one of the most critical aspects in materials handling in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution centres,... 


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Exhibition provides exposure opportunity for company
11th February 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

German materials handling equipment manufacturer Jungheinrich aims to use the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Tech Expo (KITE) to break into the local market, increase its exposure in the region and build... 


GLTC wins SPAR Supplier of the Year award
9th February 2022

Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC) has been awarded the coveted SPAR Group’s Supplier of the Year accolade for 2021. The award coincides with the 20th anniversary of GLTC’s partnership with the... 


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New multipurpose forklift prioritises multipurpose handling
4th February 2022

Materials handling equipment supplier BLT WORLD’s latest addition to its Meclift variable reach trucks range, the Meclift ML1812R multipurpose forklift truck, has been designed to move safely and... 


KITE 2022 – the leading industrial exhibition for the KZN region – opens on 16 February
2nd February 2022

The KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) 2022 will open to great fanfare between 16 and 18 February at the Durban Exhibition Centre, a mere seven months after the original... 


Multi-brand approach better serves Kemach Equipment customers
31st January 2022

Traditionally a single-brand distributor, Kemach Equipment has over the past year transformed into a multi-brand equipment solutions provider, thus providing customers with the convenience and... 


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Inventory for sugar manufacturers
31st January 2022

The latest edition of the ABB Ability Sugar Library has been released, enhanced with new functionalities to serve as a control engineering inventory for sugar manufacturers. The library aims to... 


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Mining mobility market ideal for hydrogen uptake
28th January 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Emerging mobility applications for hydrogen, such as heavy-duty mobility and materials handling equipment used in mining, provide an ideal market for the increased uptake of green hydrogen... 


Francois Marais, sales and marketing director at Pilot Crushtec
Francois Marais
28th January 2022 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Francois Marais, sales and marketing director at Pilot Crushtec, which is involved in the manufacture, import and distribution of crushing, screening and materials handling... 


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Weba Chute Systems
28th January 2022

Weba Chute Systems is world-renowned for ensuring that its custom-engineered chutes add immediate and significant value to customers’ profitability, uptime and on-site health and safety. The... 


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Nimba iron project, Guinea
21st January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Liberia is developing what is considered to be one of the best undeveloped iron-ore resources in the world. 


Forklift perimeter lights improve warehouse safety
18th January 2022

With forklifts constantly moving items from one place to the next and visibility often compromised by narrow aisles and high stacking, the industrial equipment environment can present an element of... 


Shumani boosted by growth in demand for forklift equipment in 2021
10th December 2021

The demand for forklift equipment grew in 2021, largely on the back of orders cancelled in 2020 now filtering through, comments Shumani Industrial Equipment MD Victor Nemukula. “We expect robust... 


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Tough seal ensures longevity of tapered roller bearing
9th December 2021

The performance and product life of a new mounted tapered roller bearing has been extended by pairing it with a superior seal.   SKF explains that adding the robust seal has created a new product... 


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Transport group eyes Copperbelt
3rd December 2021 By: Halima Frost

Specialist logistics group Unitrans Africa plans to use its copper handling success, in Botswana, as a launchpad to enter into mining operations in the Copperbelt of Zambia and the Democratic... 


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Service centre assists in optimisation solutions
3rd December 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s Regional Service Centre (RSC) in Riverhorse Valley, KwaZulu-Natal, plays a critical role in the sugar sector by providing engineering solutions designed to... 


Explorer announces positive PFS results
3rd December 2021

Guinea-focused developer Société des Mines de Fer de Guinée (SMFG) chairperson Guy de Selliers and SMFG CEO Mamady Youla have announced the positive findings of its prefeasibility study (PFS) for... 


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Cascabel copper/gold/silver project, Ecuador – update
26th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The release of the prefeasibility study for the Cascabel project will be delayed to assess certain upside options that could deliver a more robust value for the project. 


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OLI South Africa
23rd November 2021

OLI is the world’s top-selling supplier of electric external motovibrators.  The OLI product is distributed in Southern Africa by its subsidiary in Gauteng, South Africa.  


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High-strength belts work well in mining
19th November 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s portfolio of Fenner power transmission components includes a range of high-strength friction transmission belts that offer dependable performance in demanding... 


Optimise your plant’s performance with thyssenkrupp’s condition-based maintenance solutions  
18th November 2021

While there can be no argument against the crucial role that maintenance plays in optimizing your plant’s overall performance, adopting the correct maintenance strategy is equally important.... 


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Forklifts delivered to liquor logistics company
12th November 2021 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment distributor Shumani Industrial Equipment has completed the delivery of 54 forklifts to logistics service provider Liquor Runners for use at a major beer producer in South... 


Le Roux steps down as Scotgold chair
2nd November 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Scottish gold miner Scotgold on Monday announced the appointment of a new chairperson, with Peter Hetherington succeeding Nat Le Roux as nonexecutive chairperson with immediate effect. "Seven... 


Shumani mini golf day raises R50 000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
26th October 2021

One of the most common forms of cancer among women in South Africa is breast cancer. In order to raise awareness of the importance of early detection in contributing to effective treatment and a... 


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Mine operators need to take hydrogen very seriously, law firm webinar hears
22nd October 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Mine operators need to take hydrogen and fuel cells very seriously as a pathway to decarbonisation, a webinar hosted by law firm Fasken heard this week. “There’s no pathway to zero carbon that does... 


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Oyu Tolgoi underground mine project, Mongolia – update
22nd October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Progress on the Oyu Tolgoi project continues to be significantly affected by Covid-19 constraints. 


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No zero carbon without green hydrogen, US pledging $1/kg coal-parity price
21st October 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The world will be unable to meet its zero-carbon targets without the introduction of green hydrogen solutions, says Plug Power chief strategy officer Sanjay Shrestha, at a time when the US has... 


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Dry running conveyors help food and beverage sector
15th October 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s light materials handling division supplies and supports a range of dry running conveyor components for the food and beverage sector, offering high productivity,... 


BI plays a key role in Hudaco Group’s expansion into Africa
11th October 2021

In a drive to increase sales into Africa across all of its companies, the Hudaco Group has structured its exports division into smaller clusters, each with a specific product focus. Here Bearings... 


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