Belts are the heartbeat of a vast array of machinery, from compressors and conveyor systems to pumps and harvesters, providing the essential link that transfers power and drives motion, ensuring smooth operation and sustained productivity. “In a nutshell, when belts perform at their best, machinery runs seamlessly, production stays onContinue Reading
Glass is one of the most recyclable materials in the world, yet in South Africa too much of it still ends up in landfill. Every discarded bottle or jar represents not just waste but a missed opportunity to conserve resources, save energy and unlock new business opportunities. “Unlike many materials,Continue Reading
Africa stands on the brink of an infrastructure transformation. With projected economic growth, rapid urbanisation and ambitious continental development agendas underway, infrastructure demand across energy, transport, digital and industrial sectors is escalating — bringing unprecedented opportunity for investors, developers and governments alike. Infrastructure Africa 2026 — slated to take placeContinue Reading
Rokbak articulated haulers are known for their durability, reliability and fuel efficiency. But how do the trucks achieve this winning combination? Scott Pollock, Rokbak senior product manager, explains the secrets behind designing and manufacturing the robust trucks, covering everything from uptime to performance and total cost of ownership. At Rokbak, ourContinue Reading
RCT – Powered by Epiroc’s AutoNav Tele is enhancing narrow vein mining at the Vertex-operated Reward Gold Mine site at Hill End. The state-of-the-art, agnostic automation technology has been installed on the Aramine L350D mining loader, which recently arrived from France to Epiroc’s Orange Service Centre. The small underground loaderContinue Reading
Global demand for rare earths is set to triple by 2035, reaching 150,000 tons from 91,000 tons in 2024. As producers and consumers seek new sources of supply to meet this surge, Africa is increasingly coming into focus. Projected to account for 9% of global output by 2029, the continentContinue Reading
B&B Attachments, the UK’s leading supplier of forklift truck attachments and the exclusive UK distributor for KAUP, is pleased to announce the launch of the KAUP Smart Load Control (SLC) 2.0 to the UK materials handling market. The SLC 2.0 is to be unveiled globally by KAUP GmbH & Co.Continue Reading
SKF, global advanced bearing and rotating technology specialist, is dedicated to fighting friction, one of the leading causes of component damage, costly breakdowns and operational unreliability, by delivering solutions that improve asset reliability and advance plant sustainability for customers worldwide. Building on this commitment, SKF proudly introduces its latest advancementContinue Reading
EBC Financial Group (“EBC”) notes that the Budget 2026 could act as a risk-premium test for the rand, with Mining Indaba sharpening investor focus on whether South Africa can fund and deliver mining-linked growth in a higher-rate world. With the Budget scheduled to be tabled in Parliament on 25 FebruaryContinue Reading
s Africa seeks to capitalize on surging global demand for critical minerals to drive GDP growth and industrialization, regional collaboration is emerging as a strategic imperative to unlock the continent’s full resource potential. Holding approximately 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves – including the largest global shares of platinumContinue Reading
