For decades, modular buildings were synonymous with mining sites, being practical, temporary structures designed to support remote operations. But as South Africa accelerates investment in large‑scale energy, utility and industrial development, the role of modular infrastructure has expanded dramatically. Today, it is no longer a niche solution for isolated miningContinue Reading
FARO CREAFORM, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and global provider of 3D scanning and portable CMM solutions, announced the launch of new casting inspection enhancements for its CAM2® software platform. Designed as a workflow-driven inspection tool that enables manufacturers and quality teams to perform dimensional inspections against 2D drawings and 3D CAD models, including GD&T analysis, the latest release expands its compatibilityContinue Reading
Cementation Africa’s recent completion of Thungela Resources’ Zibulo North Shaft decline project has demonstrated the value of experience, collaboration and innovation – despite demanding underground conditions. According to Peter Mazibuko, Project Manager at Cementation Africa, the team was even able to deploy a continuous miner at a key stage ofContinue Reading
Morris, Minn. – Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has expanded blow bar metallurgy options for its Sentry® Horizontal Shaft Impactor (HSI), giving aggregate producers and recyclers more ways to match the wear part to the material they’re crushing. ByContinue Reading
The opening of Integrated Air Solutions’ KwaZulu‑Natal branch in Q1 2026, marked a deliberate and strategic move in establishing a local turnkey compressed‑air solutions partner for customers across the province, bringing an extensive range of products and services closer to their industrial operations. Integrated Air Solutions’ solutions‑based approach in KwaZulu‑NatalContinue Reading
Materials transfer systems sit at the heart of every minerals processing operation, quietly moving thousands of tonnes of ore every hour between crushers, screens, conveyors and processing equipment. Yet despite their importance, transfer systems are frequently approached as isolated equipment purchases rather than strategic engineering assets that influence the performanceContinue Reading
Through SKF Remanufacturing’s expertise in clearance modification, a longstanding customer was able to salvage inventory that would otherwise have been rejected, consequently avoiding redundant procurement and scrap costs which translated to significant savings. This successful project not only delivered immediate value for the customer but also confirmed an additional capabilityContinue Reading
After a decade of product development and ongoing technical support from AfriSam’s Centre of Product Excellence (CPE), South African precast manufacturer Float Concrete is taking its innovative lightweight concrete panels and 3D tiles to international markets. Based in Krugersdorp, Float Concrete has evolved from a specialist concrete flooring and furnitureContinue Reading
Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir range with four new portable air compressors: the X-Air 1100-23, X-Air 1200-25 PACE, X-Air 1200-30, and X-Air 1300-30 PACE. Developed for drilling applications in construction, mining and oil & gas, the new models combine high air output with a compact footprint to help customersContinue Reading
Electra Mining Africa underscored a significant shift in the priorities of mining and quarrying operations. As producers face mounting pressure to increase productivity while reducing energy consumption, operating costs and environmental impact, attention is increasingly turning towards optimising entire processing circuits rather than focusing on the performance of individual piecesContinue Reading
