Engineering News

17/02/2025

’ Advanced Equipment Simulators are deployed in 50 countries, helping hundreds of mining companies around the world through effective simulation training.

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17/02/2025

[𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒] The long-established practice of extracting fossil fuels and subsidising the associated industries, as well as institutional and regulatory drag, pose real threats to technological progress and the renewable-energy transition towards an ecologically sustainable path, says Wits - University of the WitwatersrandBusiness School African Energy Leadership Centre visiting adjunct professor Dr Rod Crompton.

Find out more in this week's in Africa feature >

The long-established practice of extracting fossil fuels and subsidising the industries associated with it, as well as institutional and regulatory drag, pose real threats to technological progress and the renewable-energy transition towards an ecologically sustainable path, says University of the W...

17/02/2025

Opinion: Flight or fright?

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17/02/2025

An increasing number of deceptive publishers are misleading businesses with false advertising claims, fabricated distribution figures, and unauthorized content use. In one alarming instance, an individual falsely claimed employment at Engineering News — later altering their credentials when challenged.

In an open letter, Coralynne & Associates calls on the industry to address these unethical practices and protect legitimate publishing.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://ow.ly/VVzk50V16xE

This is an Open Letter written by Communication & Content Specialist Coral-Lynn Fraser-Campbell

17/02/2025

ACTOM provides turnkey substation solutions, system integration, and support for large infrastructure projects, including renewable energy initiatives.

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17/02/2025

[𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒] Africa is well positioned to improve its energy security, owing to its high solar radiation factor, highlights renewable-energy business platform in this week's in Africa feature.

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17/02/2025

Stay ahead in the evolving world of explosives and initiating systems! This course by SAIMM covers key principles, tools and industry advancements for mining, quarrying, and civil blasting - both surface and underground.

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17/02/2025

More coordination needed to tackle Hartbeespoort dam pollution

An increase in intergovernmental commitment and stakeholder coordination is required to mitigate the ongoing pollution that plagues the Hartbeespoort dam. The dam, which was constructed in 1921 and commissioned in 1923, has increasingly become eutrophic, with the high levels of nutrients supporting....

17/02/2025

Avlock International - South Africa is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialized fastening systems and installation tools.

As a local manufacturer, they offer comprehensive after-sales backup services, including tool repairs and equipment hiring. From design to prototype building and final commissioning, Avlock ensures quality and reliability every step of the way.

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17/02/2025

As Africa’s manufacturing sector evolves, five key trends are shaping the industry in 2025. From digital adoption and cloud computing to AI-driven ERP systems and a growing focus on sustainability, these trends highlight the transformative role of ERP solutions in driving efficiency and growth.

SYSPRO Global Chief Revenue Officer Mark Wilson (Pictured) explores how embracing these advancements will help African manufacturers stay competitive in a rapidly changing global market.

Read the full article via Engineering News: https://ow.ly/S7Hn50V02JG

17/02/2025

Africa’s energy landscape is transforming, with solar power, energy storage, and electric vehicles playing a pivotal role in overcoming infrastructure challenges. RenEnergy Africa is at the forefront, enabling businesses to drive sustainable growth while meeting energy demands.

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://ow.ly/A3jW50V02av

17/02/2025

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭:

Join Creamer Media Webinars on February 27, 2025, at 11 AM for the Future Minerals Forum - مؤتمر التعدين الدولي webinar, which emphasises that Without Africa, there can be no minerals.

The webinar aims to identify how the value and role of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) can be maximised.

This high-level discussion will explore Africa’s role in shaping the future of mineral development, highlighting the formation and goals of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), policies to end exploitative practices and how Africa can retain more value from its resources.

Speakers will also discuss Nigeria’s leadership in driving responsible resource management, Saudi Arabia’s establishment of five mining corridors, the future of responsible sourcing and traceability using blockchain, sustainable mining practices and Africa’s growing influence in global mineral policy.

The expert panel features 𝐀𝐥𝐝𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐢, Director of Strategy at the Future Minerals Forum - مؤتمر التعدين الدولي; 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐮, Secretary General of Africa Minerals Strategy Group; and 𝐌𝐳𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐞, CEO of Minerals Council South Africa.

𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 - 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://ow.ly/Hac950V09en

17/02/2025

𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐃 𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: The February 14 – 20 edition of Engineering News & Mining Weekly looks into growing support for independent power transmission infrastructure to assist with getting a growing base of power generation capacity to market.

This week’s edition has features on Mining in the DRC, Energy in Africa, Oils & Lubricants and ESG.

Michelin Tyre Company South Africa sale director Charl Lensley is featured in this week’s Business Leader profile.

17/02/2025

🚨 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 🚨

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: February 26, 2025
🕒 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 2:00 PM (SAST)

Join a panel of leading experts, facilitated by Chris Whyte from the African Circular Economy Network as they unpack South Africa’s waste management challenges and opportunities within the circular economy:
• 𝐋𝐞𝐞-𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa
• 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐤𝐨, Tetra Pak Southern Africa
• 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧, CSIR
𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐳, Petco Producer Responsibility Organisation NPC

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
🔹 How the circular economy can ease pressure on SA’s municipal waste infrastructure
🔹 The role of innovation in advancing a circular economy that supports socioeconomic growth
🔹 Business opportunities in waste management and recycling
🔹 Updates on SA’s PET recycling capacity and solutions for non-recyclable plastics

🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: https://ow.ly/W2bl50UPjsA

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: Tetra Pak | National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa | EnviroServ Waste Management

17/02/2025

The Africa Energy Indaba is the continent’s definitive energy event, providing an agenda that influences energy policy for Africa and drives energy deal flow.

Attended by Ministers and private sector decision-makers, the prestigious event serves as the ideal platform for achieving Africa's energy vision for a sustainable energy future and keeping abreast of energy growth opportunities in this dynamic landscape.

The event has proven its success year on year, demonstrating extreme efficaciousness in addressing key issues impacting the African energy sector while devising solutions to best mitigate these pressing concerns.

Strategic partnerships with the Host Government Department, the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and the African Union Development Agency as well as many leading African energy industry associations, ensure the event is backed by leading energy drivers. The symposium provides invaluable business growth opportunities for the continent's energy realm, subsequently inspiring much-needed transformation within the sector.

𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦: https://ow.ly/ZnWU50V04lK

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15/02/2025

Creamer Media Webinars is thrilled to present an esteemed panel of experts for the upcoming webinar on Sustainable Practices in the Transportation and Logistics Industry, hosted in partnership with Transport Evolution Africa.

Join 𝐋𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐥𝐚, head of zero emission freight at C40 Cities; Professor 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐚, chair and director of the KZN Department of Transport Chair in Sustainable Transportation at the University of KwaZulu-Natal; 𝐈𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐬𝐚 𝐄𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐛𝐚, group head of supply chain at Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited; 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐨-𝐀𝐧𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫, legal director at and 𝐒𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚, head of logistics & services procurement at A.P. Moller – Maersk, as they share their in-depth knowledge on transitioning to sustainable logistics practices.

From exploring the feasibility of alternative fuels to understanding the role of technology in improving sustainability and cost efficiency, the panel will answer the key questions every business leader in the sector should be asking.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://ow.ly/uq9750UYlG4

14/02/2025

[𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇] https://bit.ly/4b4f8Wq

The Engineering News 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 this week discusses this week's State of the Nation Address debate, which was heavily influenced by an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump; President Cyril Ramaphosa's response; what this could mean for South Africa's Government of National Unity and for economic growth; and what South Africa can do to improve its prospects given Washington’s hostility.