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Mintek and NRF Partner to Drive Innovation Through Mintek SCi 2026
Mintek, in partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF), will host the third Mintek SCi – Science Convention for Innovators in Engineering, Science and Technology between 29 September and 02
Jaltech creates exit route for solar owners – targeting R500 million in acquisitions
Jaltech, one of South Africa’s largest commercial solar owners, is targeting more than R500 million in acquisitions of existing solar and battery systems within the next six months. This allows
BRUSH UP ON YOUR BRUSHCUTTER SKILLS: SIX COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
From tractors and mowers to chainsaws and brushcutters, farmers and property owners have an array of equipment to keep land productive and well maintained. Each has its role, and a
Accenture Launches Accenture Construct to Reinvent Fragmented Capital Project Delivery Amid Global Investment Supercycle
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has launched Accenture Construct, a new global business to help project owners plan, deliver and optimize large infrastructure and capital projects, from airports and power grids to data

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Jaltech creates exit route for solar owners – targeting R500 million in acquisitions
Jaltech, one of South Africa’s largest commercial solar owners, is targeting more than R500 million in acquisitions of existing solar and battery systems within the next six months. This allows solar owners to sell their systems, with Jaltech then optimising the system to increase energy savings for the original owner.
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Aliaxis publishes solid H1 2026 results with improved profitability amid continued market complexity
Aliaxis, a global leader in fluid and energy management systems, today announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026. Despite ongoing market uncertainty and supply chain disruptions, including impacts from the Middle East conflict, the businesses took rapid actions. Pricing adjustments, alongside operational measures, helped mitigate
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Turning heat into gains: Atlas Copco’s Energy Recovery System slashes costs and carbon, boosts operational efficiencies for food manufacturer
Compressed air drives operations across virtually every sector at scale, securing its status as the ‘fourth utility’. Yet this vital utility is also one of the most energy-intensive systems in a plant, consuming up to 90% of total energy. Compressed air systems therefore present a strategic opportunity for manufacturers seeking
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Cutting the cost of Africa’s energy transition with the right flexibility mix
The limits of storage-only thinking in balancing Africa’s renewable grids: Why a hybrid approach to flexibility will deliver better outcomes than batteries alone Africa’s energy transition is entering a decisive phase. With some of the world’s best solar and wind resources, the continent is uniquely positioned to leapfrog into a
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
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Mintek and NRF Partner to Drive Innovation Through Mintek SCi 2026
Mintek, in partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF), will host the third Mintek SCi – Science Convention for Innovators in Engineering, Science and Technology between 29 September and 02 October in Randburg, Gauteng. Held under the theme: “The Next Frontier: Emerging Scientists Driving Change,” the event will bring together
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Jevons Robotics launches ARTEV1000 Pre-Split System
Jevons Robotics has officially launched the ARTEV1000 Pre-Split System, a battery-electric robotic solution designed to automate the loading of packaged pre-split explosives. The new system is designed to remove people from the highwall environment and eliminate the need for manual handling of explosives and deployment equipment by transferring the task
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Strategic Partnership: DEUTZ and Hypercraft join forces for unmanned ground vehicles
DEUTZ AG and Hypercraft, Inc. will expand their cooperation in the field of unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) and mobile drive systems. DEUTZ and the tactical mobility experts based in Provo, Utah, have set out cornerstones of a Strategic Partnership in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Partnership is intended to
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Tungsten West advances Hemerdon restart with TOMRA Mining sorting technology a key component of the redesigned plant
Tungsten West is deploying six TOMRA Mining XRT sorters equipped with OBTAIN™ Deep Learning technology at the Hemerdon tungsten mine in England, targeting ramp up to full scale production in the first quarter of 2027. With tungsten on the UK critical minerals list and Chinese export restrictions reshaping global supply,






















































