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Tracy Hancock

Tracy Hancock

Tracy Hancock is Creamer Media Contributing Editor for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Tracy Hancock

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Top transport industry leaders to share valuable insights

15th October 2024

Effective transportation infrastructure is vital for a well-functioning economy. Join Creamer Media Webinars this Transport Month on October 23, 2024, at 14:00 for a webinar that will discuss the... 


TAU Mining sets the standard for excellent and responsible operations

TAU Mining sets the standard for excellent and responsible operations

19th September 2024

Mining contractor TAU Mining understands the importance of continuously improving to adapt to emerging challenges and proactively refines its systems to anticipate and address potential issues,... 


Kate Stubbs The recycling and reuse of waste does not come at zero cost

Incentives needed to drive innovation to improve local waste management

6th September 2024

The South African government needs to offer subsidies that support innovation in the local waste management sector but also incen­tivise recycling by increasing the cost of waste disposal at... 


Serco helps to decarbonise SA transporters with electric axle-driven trailers

Serco helps to decarbonise SA transporters with electric axle-driven trailers

19th August 2024

Some of the first South African-built refrigerated truck trailers equipped with the AxlePower System, an electric axle-driven system for powering cooling units, have been delivered by insulated and... 


RBIDZ COO Muzi Shange

RBIDZ gassing up to advance country’s energy security to support industrialization

8th August 2024

Establishing an energy hub in Richards Bay, in line with the Integrated Resource Plan to support South Africa’s energy security, is closely linked to growing KwaZulu-Natal’s (KZN’s)... 


LESCO’s Apollo range assembly tailored to support skills of existing workforce

LESCO’s Apollo range assembly tailored to support skills of existing workforce

5th August 2024

With 25 years of manufacturing to its name, LESCO Manufacturing continues to innovate while providing work opportunities for differently abled job seekers. The company made a considerable... 


Isanti Glass promotes local production, procurement through Proudly South African membership

Isanti Glass promotes local production, procurement through Proudly South African membership

21st July 2024

To reinforce its dedication to encouraging local procurement by South African manufacturers and boosting domestic production to stimulate job creation, food and beverage glass packaging... 


Ukwazi’s 20-year history enabled by commodity and geographic diversification

Ukwazi’s 20-year history enabled by commodity and geographic diversification

13th June 2024

As it celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year, South Africa-based specialist mining services provider Ukwazi is broadening its reach throughout Africa and the Middle East.  The company... 


Dekra Institute of Learning at A-OSH EXPO 2024

Dekra Institute of Learning at A-OSH EXPO 2024

12th June 2024

Dekra Institute of Learning (IOL) Head of Training and Consulting Christopher Mörsner speaks to Engineering News at Africa's health and safety event, A-OSH EXPO South Africa 2024. The exhibition is... 


Rand Mutual Assurance at A-OSH EXPO 2024

Rand Mutual Assurance at A-OSH EXPO 2024

12th June 2024

Specialist insurer for occupational injuries and diseases in mining and metals industries Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) prevention head Dr Jessica Hutchings and RMA prevention programme manager... 


PSA Africa at A-OSH EXPO 2024

PSA Africa at A-OSH EXPO 2024

12th June 2024

Engineering News speaks to specialised safety equipment supplier PSA Africa branch manager Kerry van Kerken and MSA Africa business development consultant Ryno Pretorius at Africa's health and... 


Saryx at A-OSH EXPO 2024

Saryx at A-OSH EXPO 2024

12th June 2024

Integration solutions specialist Saryx Engineering Group business development manager Steven Jeffery speaks to Engineering News about the company's compliance management system, HSEC Online®, at... 


Award-winning Omnivat to roll out pilots of containerised electricity generation and storage system

Award-winning Omnivat to roll out pilots of containerised electricity generation and storage system

10th June 2024

Renewable energy technology company Omnivat Tech, the creator of an award-winning containerised electricity generation and storage system, aims to deploy three in-field pilot plants in the coming... 


Grundfos at Nampo 2024

Grundfos at Nampo 2024

31st May 2024

Global pump manufacturer Grundfos water utilities regional product manager Stephan Venter speaks to Engineering News about the role the company is playing in the digitalisation of agriculture,... 


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Invest in IE3 motors before MEPS enforced

31st May 2024

The time is right for South Africa and Africa, in general, to invest in IE3 motors, especially with minimum energy requirement standards (MEPS) expected to come into effect by the end of the year,... 


Horizen supports wildlife conservation with new Apple AirTag cases

Horizen supports wildlife conservation with new Apple AirTag cases

29th April 2024

With the increasing number of people using AirTags to track their belongings, sustainable technology protection developer Horizen has launched South Africa’s first three-dimensional (3D) printed,... 


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Testing backlog as global interest in new flotation tech grows

26th April 2024

Global interest in and the uptake of the new REFLUX Flotation Cell (RFC) from full flowsheet technology and service supplier FLSmidth has been gaining considerable momentum. As a result of this... 


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Standby gensets not viable option while loadshedding persists

12th April 2024

Selecting a generator set with a standby power rating might have been sufficient ten to 15 years ago but is no longer a viable option to cope with the current severity of local power disruptions... 


Kama more than doubles capacity in response to growing demand

Kama more than doubles capacity in response to growing demand

1st April 2024

Turnkey solutions provider Kama Industries more than doubled its manufacturing capacity when it moved to a new facility in August last year to meet escalating demand for the company’s products,... 


Afri-Tech’s Power Nozzle readying for intra-Africa export

Afri-Tech’s Power Nozzle readying for intra-Africa export

17th March 2024

Krugersdorp-based Afri-Tech Mining Supplies’ award-winning Power Nozzle is destined for export to Ghana, Mali, Tanzania, Botswana and Namibia before mid-year, with at least ten other sub-Saharan... 


Fish on production line

Greater energy efficiency demand in growing food, bev industry

15th March 2024

Demand for drive solutions specialist SEW-EURODRIVE’s energy efficient product offering is currently strong and increasing steadily with end-users in the growing food and beverage industry and the... 


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New service centre opened to back Normet Africa’s growth

15th March 2024

To support the continued success of its African expansion, underground mining technology company Normet Africa has officially opened its custom-built 4 800 m2 service centre at the Equites... 


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MineShift highlights the importance of advancing African beneficiation

14th March 2024

The need to ensure that Africa realises the vast potential for socioeconomic upliftment presented by the on-continent beneficiation of its abundant endowment of precious-metals and stones was... 


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Starting with a premium product lowers total cost of ownership and eliminates buyer’s remorse down the line

Valves are critical components that should not be overlooked

8th March 2024

Viewing valves as insignificant components and, consequently, failing to procure the most suitable solution for a robust application is a common occurrence that impacts negatively on the uptime of... 


Exports drive Multotec’s local manufacturing expansion

Exports drive Multotec’s local manufacturing expansion

3rd March 2024

To support the growth of its export business, South African mineral processing specialist Multotec has invested in the expansion of its facilities and now has about 80 000 m² of manufacturing and... 


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Smarter mining key amid current market conditions

23rd February 2024

Despite the boon of improved uranium demand, overall, depressed commodity prices and costly operating conditions are emphasising the need for Namibian mining companies to ensure that they mine a... 


DRDGOLD’s business model is ESG in action

DRDGOLD’s business model is ESG in action

20th February 2024

Considering that environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects have become increasingly important over the years, especially in the mining industry, gold producer DRDGOLD emphasises that its... 


AVK Southern Africa Series 869 Control Valve addresses nonrevenue water losses

AVK Southern Africa Series 869 Control Valve addresses nonrevenue water losses

18th February 2024

Demand for water in Africa is on the rise but so are treated water losses, owing to the major deterioration of infrastructure over many years of use. The continent cannot afford to lose the current... 


Digitisation is key to contractor transparency, says Saryx

Digitisation is key to contractor transparency, says Saryx

7th February 2024

Compliance, health and safety, and environmental awareness are central to long-term sustainability and are achieved by maintaining rigorous standards and improved visibility and/or transparency.... 


FLSmidth discusses innovations for sustainable mining

FLSmidth discusses innovations for sustainable mining

7th February 2024

With technological advancements expected to disrupt the traditional African mining sector, full flowsheet technology and service supplier FLSmidth outlines the most promising innovations on the... 


Improve the ease of ESG management with Bureau Veritas

Improve the ease of ESG management with Bureau Veritas

6th February 2024

With companies making greater environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments, often going beyond regulatory disclosure, managing sustainability goals may be time-consuming and complex and... 


Fluor ready to address carbon tax challenges

Fluor ready to address carbon tax challenges

6th February 2024

One of the most significant focus areas for the mining and metals industry in the next decade, and into the future, will be the management of carbon emissions, says global engineering, procurement... 


Weir Minerals discusses evolution of African mining

Weir Minerals discusses evolution of African mining

6th February 2024

Mining technology company Weir Minerals discusses how it expects the African mining industry to evolve in the context of positive disruption while attending this year’s Investing in African Mining... 


Murray & Roberts Cementation techniques, tech advance positive disruption

Murray & Roberts Cementation techniques, tech advance positive disruption

6th February 2024

Mining contracting company Murray & Roberts Cementation is integrating innovative techniques and technologies to drive positive disruption in the African mining sector. Murry & Roberts Cementation... 


Booyco Electronics embraces positive disruption

Booyco Electronics embraces positive disruption

6th February 2024

Mine safety equipment manufacturer Booyco Electronics is embracing the concept of positive disruption to redefine the African mining industry. In a video interview with Mining Weekly at this year’s... 


Wärtsilä experiencing ‘great success’ across Africa

Wärtsilä experiencing ‘great success’ across Africa

6th February 2024

International energy company Wärtsilä’s GEMS Digital Energy Platform has successfully provided the integration between solar photovoltaic and thermal installations for mining customers in Africa,... 


Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions enabling positive disruption

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions enabling positive disruption

5th February 2024

Eco-efficient rock processing solutions provider Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is playing a key role in embracing the power of positive disruption in the African mining industry. Sandvik Rock... 


Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions drives positive disruptions

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions drives positive disruptions

5th February 2024

Equipment and technical solutions provider Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced key technological innovations and advancements in Southern Africa to drive positive disruption in mining... 


Shell committed to support sustainable mining

Shell committed to support sustainable mining

5th February 2024

Oil and gas company Shell is showcasing and recommitting its support to sustainable mining through its products and solutions that help customers achieve their performance and profitability... 


OIM launches new payoff line at Mining Indaba

OIM launches new payoff line at Mining Indaba

5th February 2024

Operational improvement management specialist OIM Consulting has launched a new payoff line at the 2024 Investing in African Mining Indaba – ‘Refining Lives. Releasing Value.’ – which captures the... 


AZMET finalising installation of AZ-CRP plant in DRC

AZMET finalising installation of AZ-CRP plant in DRC

4th February 2024

Engineering design and project management company AZMET expects to finalise performance testing of an AZMET Cyanide Reduction Process (AZ-CRP) plant installation at a gold mining operation in the... 


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