Company produces first local EV truck

Electric vehicle (EV) solutions provider Applied Electric Vehicle Energy Reticulation Systems Africa (Aeversa) subsidiary Iron Energy is nearing the completion of the first locally assembled 8 t... 

Bearings company completes acquisition

National industrial supplies specialist Bearings 2000 has acquired bearings and power transmission supplier MCL Engineering Products – based in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape. The acquisition, which... 

Counterfeit bearings prominent in local industry

The use of counterfeit bearings has become increasingly prevalent in the local bearings industry, which can increase downtime, create consequential damage and reduce life span and safety, says... 

Mining Indaba to welcome more delegates, new features in 2023

Next year’s Investing in Africa Mining Indaba – to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from February 6 to 9 – will operate at full capacity, as all Covid-19 restrictions have... 

Automation necessary for Africa’s competitiveness

With global manufacturers embracing power management automation, the African market needs to follow suit to remain competitive, says power management company Eaton Africa power management and... 

Systems assist with loadshedding woes

The current energy crisis sweeping South Africa has increased the need for reserve power, whereby complete management systems can help manage different energy sources, says power management company... 

Business leaders emphasise sustainability

The Shared Value Africa Initiative and global organisation the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) held a business leadership discussion on September 1, in Sandton in Gauteng, on the importance of... 

Loadshedding impacting small businesses

While startup opportunities are prominent in South Africa, local businesses face reduced productivity and production, owing to disruptions caused by loadshedding, says research and consulting firm... 

Solutions provider takes on mining projects

Global water technology company Xylem Water Solutions has taken up various openpit dewatering projects and continuously engages in projects for openpit mines. These include application discovery,... 

Loadshedding affecting water management systems

Unreliable energy supply in South Africa continues to impact on the water management systems of mining companies, despite some having backup generators or alternative power sources. For example,... 

Companies collaborate on aquaculture project

Mechanical seals, pumps and complementary pumps products supplier Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS) partnered with international pumps company HCP Pumps to supply axial flow pumps to service the... 

Pump rental unit proves successful

Local pumps manufacturer Werner Pumps completed a project in September for a mine using its Impi Combination Unit, which is mounted on a Toyota Hino 500 2836 6 x 4 Chassis. The project was... 

One-piece liner unveiled at Electra Mining

Heavy duty slurry pump manufacturer Schurco Slurry released its new rubber one-piece cover plate liner – installed in the cover plate of a pump – at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition,... 

Manufacturer showcased capabilities at Electra Mining

This year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition enabled KSB Pumps to showcase its capabilities as a manufacturer of slurry pumps, says KSB mining market area manager for the Middle East and Africa... 

Pumps specialist outlines localisation benefits

The localisation of pumps manufacturing will have a direct benefit for end-users who can, consequently, avert the logistical challenges that have arisen because of Covid-19, says industrial valves... 

Rope access project completed

Rope access specialist Skyriders has completed a rope access project for a petrochemicals producer in South Africa. The project was divided into two phases, with the first phase being completed... 

Drone tech deployed for working at heights

A global initiative to get machines to drive inspections in dangerous spaces has resulted in the introduction of drone technology for working-at-height projects. “Drones reduce the amount of human... 

VR technology to improve training initiatives

With potential health and safety risks facing those working at height, training solutions provider KBC Health & Safety will introduce a virtual reality (VR) component for its training programmes to... 

Adoption of PPE slow for women in industry

Safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are often not designed to accommodate female bodies, often resulting in women feeling uncomfortable when working at heights, owing to... 

New Bill to impact on sector

With health and safety being an important aspect of working-at-height projects, a new Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Bill is expected to be tabled next year. The Bill will enforce... 

HySA embarks on collaboration for green hydrogen, ammonia project

Hydrogen South Africa Infrastructure Centre of Competence (HySA Infrastructure CoC) at North-West University (NWU) is collaborating with Japanese partners on a five-year international green... 

Fuel cell developer revitalising SEZ hub

With the Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ) developing into a manufacturing hub in South Africa, hydrogen fuel cell developer Mitochondria Energy Company is aiming to revitalise the region by... 

More specialists needed to build hydrogen economy

With the global emphasis on establishing a green hydrogen economy driving an increase in demand for platinum-group metals (PGMs), more specialists and, therefore, relevant upskilling initiatives in... 

Summit to showcase green hydrogen potential

This year’s Hydrogen-Africa summit – to be held at the Hilton hotel in Sandton, Gauteng, on September 28 and 29 – aims to showcase South Africa’s potential as a green hydrogen producer. “We would... 

Control-based upgrades popular among processing plants

Upgrading existing control infrastructure reduces downtime – often caused by faulty infrastructure – and is frequently requested by processing plants, says automation company Iritron divisional... 

Industry faces skills shortage

There is a significant need to upskill equipment operators in the metallurgy sector, as they often do not receive formal training, says specialist mining training provider Prisma Training Solutions... 

Recycling PGMs necessary to meet demand

Platinum-group metals (PGMs) are noble metals – they resist oxidation and corrosion – making them suitable for recycling, says precious metals refiner Gauteng Refinery manager Michele Beaumont. “As... 

Webinar highlights importance of MPC

Information technology company Rockwell Automation and mining publication Mining Review Africa hosted a webinar on June 22 on the benefits of model predictive control (MPC) for mining operations.... 

Industry is digitalising

The introduction of the Fourth Industrial Revolution has shifted the focus towards enabling better monitoring of some critical and noncritical processes in the food and beverage industry, with... 

SMMEs hesitant on new tech

While multinational companies in the local food and beverage industry have implemented integrated multidiscipline control systems for their operations, small, medium-sized and microenterprises... 

Russia-Ukraine war impacting on sector

The war between Russia and the Ukraine has impacted the local food and beverage sector on several fronts, says bearings and power transmission supplier Bearings International (BI) market segment... 

Local firm aids mine upgrade

South Africa-based foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie completed its supply of copper pyrometallurgical components for the upgrade of mining major BHP’s Olympic Dam flash furnace, in... 

Local firm supplying cooling tower in Australia

Johannesburg-based thermal engineering solutions provider Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) is involved in a new rare earths project, in the northern territories of Australia, where it is determining... 

Exploration company completes drilling project

Australia-based exploration and development company Thor Mining has completed the second phase of drilling at its Ragged Range project, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, in July. Owing to... 

Virtual technologies gaining traction

The onset of Covid-19 prompted mining companies globally to adopt remote and virtual technologies that they otherwise might not have implemented, says mining simulation technology solutions... 

Choosing the right ESG paths is critical

The Australian mining industry is facing hampered growth owing to domestic and global system backlogs. With ESG now a non-negotiable in the sector, explorers are having to quickly adapt to changing... 

Provider highlights women’s issues

There should be greater awareness of the obstacles that women working in the mining industry have to overcome, says training solutions provider KBC Health and Safety COO Sian Thurtell. She says... 

Training provider hosts programmes for women

While the mining industry has progressed to be more accommodating towards women, those working in the mining industry are often expected to prove themselves to be as capable and competent as men,... 

WiMSA actively empowering women in mining

Nonprofit organisation (NPO) Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) is embarking on initiatives to progress and develop women working in the mining industry. WiMSA is the only NPO in South Africa... 

PGMs miner emphasises female representation

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Impala Platinum’s (Implats’) Gender Equity forums have made progress in advancing gender mainstreaming activities and the company is working towards achieving 15%...