New ball mill offers junior miners energy, cost savings

Crushing solutions company Gold Rock Projects is developing a new, more cost-effective and energy efficient ball mill, designed to enable gold producers, particularly entry-level and junior... 

Non-cyanide technology unlocks new value

Extrakt Process Solution LLC’s Non-cyanide solid-liquid separation and leaching technology, known as TNS, is being used by gold recovery company Fulcrum Metals as an innovative technology to... 

Mali mine set for fast-tracked development

Emerging West African gold developer Cora Gold is focusing on fast-tracking the construction of its flagship Sanankoro mine with the permitting, financing and technical updating of key works so... 

Major prioritises tailings management, climate change adaptation

South Africa-headquartered gold major Gold Fields is rolling out a new approach to tailings management across its African gold operations, combining climate resilience, technical innovation and... 

Sensors help prevent pipe bursts

Ageing pipelines in cities often experience pressure fluctuations that can lead to bursts and costly repairs. For municipalities in South Africa, maintaining the integrity of water infrastructure... 

Smart water use sets bottled sector apart

As South Africa grapples with mounting water insecurity, industries are under growing pressure to use water more efficiently. One sector that has made significant strides is the bottled water... 

Industry must bridge gap between policy, project delivery

As Africa moves to implement the African Union’s (AU’s) Agenda 2063 and related infrastructure master plans, engineering consultancies, such as African Industrial Engineering Services (AIES), are... 

Consultants key to building climate-ready infrastructure

As Africa faces growing climate threats – from droughts and floods to rising temperatures – the continent’s infrastructure must become more resilient. Consulting engineering company Alpenglow... 

Procurement woes stall South Africa’s infrastructure progress

Despite growing demand for engineering services across South Africa and the continent, infrastructure project delivery continues to lag. This is not for lack of capacity but rather because of... 

New CEO confronts sector skills exodus with youth strategy

South African engineering consulting firm GIBB Engineering’s newly appointed CEO, Vishaal Lutchman, is tackling one of the country’s most pressing challenges – the brain drain of skilled engineers... 

Smart pneumatics lowers downtime, energy use

Local manufacturers are increasingly adopting smart pneumatics to modernise operations, reduce unplanned downtime and improve energy efficiency, says fluid control systems manufacturer Bürkert.... 

System design prioritises efficiency, durability

Energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important consideration in the design of fluid power systems. In response, the hydraulic tooling systems of manufacturer and distributor of specialised... 

New tech addresses labour gaps, sustainability

Labour shortages and sustainability are the two major trends shaping the future of hydraulics and pneumatics in Africa, says fluid control solutions supplier Danfoss. “The industry is seeing fewer... 

Contingency planning key to mitigating mining risks

Following the post-election protests and attacks that disrupted Mozambique’s mining sector in October 2024, specialist consultancy Core Consultants is advising companies to stockpile key materials,... 

ESG, stability are priorities for development amid reforms

Following the disruptions from October 2024 to January 2025, owing to violent post-election protests and attacks, Mozambique’s mining sector will need to place even more emphasis on strengthening... 

Mining boom drives equipment demand, services

On the back of a surge in mining activity, particularly in the graphite and gold sectors, Mozambique-based mining equipment supplier and maintenance partner Choice Diesel reports growing demand for... 

Partnering for integrated furnace offerings

A strategic alliance has been formed between South African industrial services and asset integrity management specialist Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) and Swiss advanced combustion technology... 

First quicklime to meet growing copper demand

The first quicklime produced by Côte d’Ivoire-headquartered mining company Firering Strategic Minerals in February at its Limeco project, in Zambia, marks a major milestone for the company, nearly... 

Direct air route available to Copperbelt pays off

In response to persistent supply chain challenges faced by mining companies operating in Zambia’s Copperbelt, Dutch logistics firm C.Steinweg Logistics launched a direct air freight service, from... 

AI-driven platform to transform asset reliability

Marking a decade of operating in Zambia’s mining sector, global asset integrity management and industrial solutions firm Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) is gearing up to launch its DGC... 

New initiative doubles rail capacity on the Coal Line

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s continuous improvement team recently launched a 160-wagon train initiative on the North Corridor to improve slot utilisation and double network capacity,... 

Urgent fixes prioritised in rail revival funding plan

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) outlined a structured plan to raise the funding needed to revitalise South Africa’s deteriorating rail infrastructure.... 

Investors keen for B Network Prospectus

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s Rail Infrastructure Management entity (TRIM) during its latest Investec Engagement that took place on March 14, says that it plans to release a B Network... 

Rail logistics firms anticipate traffic boom with new reform

Given the May 9 deadline for submissions on various identified strategic projects in the rail and logistics sector, companies have been intensifying efforts to explore investment opportunities in...