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Electra Mining Africa walks the talk: Innovation for sustainability

The New Products & Innovations awards were celebrated last night at the Electra Mining Africa 2024 Exhibitor’s Function. Organised in partnership with the South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC), the awards celebrate remarkable ingenuity and outstanding levels of innovation.

By |2024-09-05T08:37:16+00:00September 5th, 2024|Industry News|Comments Off on Electra Mining Africa walks the talk: Innovation for sustainability

‘Torque’ of the town: new bolt and engineering distribution agreement to boost bolting

Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) Group announced its new distribution agreement with torque and tensioning company Bolt Torque, which has a comprehensive range of manual, hydraulic, electric and battery bolt torque and bolt tensioning solutions. This strategic partnership, announced just ahead of Electra Mining 2024, where Bolt Torque and their principals, PLARAD® Torque and Tension

By |2024-09-05T07:17:59+00:00September 5th, 2024|Industry News|Comments Off on ‘Torque’ of the town: new bolt and engineering distribution agreement to boost bolting

Groundbreaking conveyor innovations at Electra Mining

As global leaders in solutions for conveyor belt misalignment, Tru-Trac will excite visitors to Electra Mining Africa this year with a whole new range of belt trackers among its innovative offerings. The latest range is the outcome of two years of design, development and testing, according to Tru-Trac chief operating officer Shaun Blumberg.

By |2024-09-04T08:03:34+00:00September 4th, 2024|Industry News|Comments Off on Groundbreaking conveyor innovations at Electra Mining

Training focus boosts vital skills for mining

As an established mining contractor to blue chip minerals companies, Concor Mining Services actively builds the sector’s skills base through its corporate commitment to training and mentoring. Niel Fourie, group training manager at the company describes the powerful impact that skills development has on safety, productivity and careers in mining.

By |2024-09-03T09:06:28+00:00September 3rd, 2024|Industry News|Comments Off on Training focus boosts vital skills for mining

SAIMM honours Bernard Swanepoel with the Brigadier Stokes Award

At its Annual General Meeting which took place on the 21 August 2024, the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) proudly announced Bernard Swanepoel, a distinguished leader in the mining industry, as the recipient of the prestigious Brigadier Stokes Award for his outstanding contributions to the field of mining.

By |2024-09-03T09:01:01+00:00September 3rd, 2024|Industry News|Comments Off on SAIMM honours Bernard Swanepoel with the Brigadier Stokes Award

Skills development in mining — a solution to a changing industry

By Bheki Masuku, sales manager at Optimi Workplace, one of South Africa’s leading providers of workforce and community education and training for the public and private sector. For some years, South Africa’s mining industry has been in decline. Diminishing reserves, a drop in commodity prices, currency fluctuations, energy reliability and deteriorating infrastructure have all played a part.

By |2024-09-03T08:01:10+00:00September 3rd, 2024|Industry News|Comments Off on Skills development in mining — a solution to a changing industry

Electra Mining Africa 2024 opens today!

Recognised as a highlight on the mining and industrial events calendar, Electra Mining Africa 2024, will unveil innovative new products, technologies and services again this year from 2-6 September at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg. Local and international companies will take advantage of the opportunity to meet face-to-face with thought leaders and decision makers

By |2024-09-02T06:20:55+00:00September 2nd, 2024|Industry News|Comments Off on Electra Mining Africa 2024 opens today!

Electra Mining Africa celebrates women-owned business and thought leaders

Competent women business leaders are breaking barriers and transforming the role of women in the local mining and industrial sectors, while inspiring a future generation to follow in their footsteps. Many women-owned businesses and female business leaders will be participating at this year’s Electra Mining Africa, southern Africa’s largest mining, electrical, automation, manufacturing, power and

By |2024-08-30T09:12:21+00:00August 29th, 2024|Industry News|Comments Off on Electra Mining Africa celebrates women-owned business and thought leaders

Igniting excellence in fire safety at Electra Mining Africa 2024

Integrated Fire Technology will unveil its latest advancements in fire suppression technology, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to enhancing safety standards across various industries, at Electra Mining Africa 2024. Building on the success of their live fire demonstrations at Electra Mining Africa 2022, the company is set to showcase a range of innovative solutions tailored to

By |2024-08-28T06:51:00+00:00August 28th, 2024|Industry News|Comments Off on Igniting excellence in fire safety at Electra Mining Africa 2024

Despite volatile markets, EXXARO remains resilient

At the half-year mark, Exxaro, South Africa’s black empowered diversified minerals and energy solutions business, shows a continued resilience and flexibility in performance allowing it to respond with agility to a volatile market. The group released its half year results ended 30 June 2024, with the highlights including coal export sales of 3.2 million tonnes

By |2024-08-27T07:26:20+00:00August 27th, 2024|Industry News|Comments Off on Despite volatile markets, EXXARO remains resilient
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