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An image of Innomotics Country CEO Tim Walwyn

Southern Africa always a key market – firm

Published: 24 May 24

With the trusted legacy of more than 150 years of Siemens engineering expertise, Innomotics is the backbone of reliable motion for industries and infrastructure worldwide. Amid the increased involvement of foreign companies in the mining and industrial sectors worldwide, leading supplier of motors and drives Innomotics South Africa asserts that the region has always been a key market and its technology has been part of the regional landscape since the start of the mining industry.

Mining’s shift highlighted in SmartMine IoT

Published: 24 May 24

With the advent of Industry 5.0, which will be characterised by the fusion of digital technologies, data analytics and automation, mining and industrial consultant Schauenburg Systems asserts that the mining industry is experiencing a profound shift towards digitalisation. Industry 5.0 heralds a new era for mining, marked by the convergence of physical and digital space. Advanced sensor technologies, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and real-time data analytics are transforming traditional mining processes, with Schauenburg’s SmartMine IoT platform said to be particularly revolutionary.

Remote Metering Solutions (RMS) chief commercial officer Frikkie Malan

Smart metering to drive energy efficiency

Published: 24 May 24

The age-old practice of monthly meter readings is drawing to a close in the face of the modern world’s dynamic and fluctuating energy demands says utility metering management solutions provider Remote Metering Solutions (RMS) chief commercial officer Frikkie Malan. He explains that traditional methods and legacy systems no longer meet the demand of capturing the complete picture of energy consumption and building operations, necessitating a shift towards real-time load profile consumption data enabled by smart metering.

A cardboard cut out of the design of a modular building with a hand hovering over it

Wood pushed as viable construction material

Published: 24 May 24

Engineered wood has emerged as a viable alternative to concrete and steel in the construction industry, owing to its low-carbon footprint and technical performance as a structural material, says tertiary education institution University of Pretoria’s (UP’s) Graduate School of Technology Management senior lecturer Dr Schalk Grobbelaar. However, the adoption of this solution in the industry is still notably low, he says.

BMW 7 Series clinches 2024 Car of the Year title

Published: 24 May 24

The luxurious BMW 7 Series has been awarded the 2024 South African Car of the Year (COTY) title. In a competition run by the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ), the the Suzuki Fronx secured second place, with the BMW M2 claiming the bronze medal.

Auto shipments to foreign markets hit new high, but shift to electric vehicles sees drop in catalytic converter numbers

Published: 24 May 24

Despite a tough domestic economy undermining a recovery in new-vehicle sales to prepandemic levels, record vehicle exports in 2023 ensured that the South African automotive sector still managed to outperform the rest of the manufacturing sector, says Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council chief trade and research officer Dr Norman Lamprecht. The value of vehicles and automotive components exported from South Africa last year increased by R43.5-billion, or 19.1%, from the R227.3-billion recorded in 2022, to a record R270.8-billion – taking it to 14.7% of total South African exports.

A microscope view of a lichen spore which is a complex life form comprising a symbiotic partnership of two separate organisms; a fungus and an algae

Algae offers new carbon emissions solution

Published: 24 May 24

Based on the concept that algae are a carbon-capture powerhouse, Austin, Texas biotech company Reactive Surfaces has invested over $2-million in the research and development of an algae-infused paint and surface area treatment, to not only capture but also sequester carbon emissions. Lichen is a complex life form which comprises a symbiotic partnership of two separate organisms - a fungus and an algae.

Mara Rosa mine, Brazil

Published: 24 May 24

A gold mine in Goiás state, in Brazil.

TNPA signs terminal operator agreement with Mnambithi Terminals in transformation deal

Published: 23 May 24

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a terminal operator agreement (TOA) with Mnambithi Terminals for the development of a liquid bulk facility at the port’s Maydon Wharf precinct, in KwaZulu-Natal. The project is expected to result in improved operational efficiencies at the Maydon Precinct as Transnet pursues several tactical initiatives to drive volume recovery and improve efficiencies across its divisions through the business-wide recovery plan.

Lexington confirms gold mineralisation extends beyond historical drill sites at Bothaville

Published: 23 May 24

Aim-listed Lexington Gold has completed 2 355 m of drilling at the Bothaville project, in South Africa’s Free State province, which proves the concept of A-Reef channels occurring on the site. While three drill holes showed eight intersections of gold-bearing mineralisation, drilling on a fourth borehole was abandoned owing to an unexpected geological structure.