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Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly presents Announcements. This page offers a platform for unsolicited media announcements, made by companies and organisations, that have implications for the South African economy and the business environment. Creamer Media retains the right not to publish unsolicited media statements, as well as to remove such articles from the platform. Any opinions expressed are not those of Creamer Media and no warranty is made regarding the accuracy of the content.

Africa Automation Indaba 2026 nears sell-out, 47 days to go
Africa Automation Indaba 2026 nears sell-out, 47 days to go
30th March 2026

With only 47 days remaining until the doors open, Africa Automation Indaba 2026 is close to selling out, reinforcing its position as the continent’s leading gathering for industrial automation,... 


Schneider Electric and Technoserve MV power Elgin Orchards with pure-air switchgear technology
Schneider Electric and Technoserve MV power Elgin Orchards with pure-air switchgear technology
27th March 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, together with trusted partner Technoserve Medium Voltage (MV), has implemented its RM AirSeT SF₆-free medium voltage (MV) switchgear at Elgin... 


Schneider Electric unveils NExT in Sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate the region’s energy technology transformation
Schneider Electric unveils NExT in Sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate the region’s energy technology transformation
27th March 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, is launching its NExT programme in Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to accelerate its evolution as the region’s leading energy technology partner.... 


Electra Mining Africa’s unmatched face-to-face engagement enables business growth
Electra Mining Africa’s unmatched face-to-face engagement enables business growth
27th March 2026

Industrial sectors form the backbone of the South African economy. Mining, power, electrical, automation, transport and local manufacturing each play a distinct yet interconnected role in driving... 


JMC condemns the brutal murder of Attorney Chinette Gallichan and calls for swift justice
JMC condemns the brutal murder of Attorney Chinette Gallichan and calls for swift justice
27th March 2026

The Junior Mining Council (JMC) expresses its deepest shock and outrage at the brutal murder of attorney Chinette Gallichan in central Johannesburg in broad daylight on Monday. JMC calls on law... 


Sungrow Powers Solar & Storage Live Johannesburg with Next-Generation C&I and Utility Solutions
27th March 2026

Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system (ESS) provider, participated in Solar & Storage Live Johannesburg 2026 with a focused showcase of integrated solar and storage... 


SAPICS shares first look at the compelling programme for milestone 2026 conference
SAPICS shares first look at the compelling programme for milestone 2026 conference
27th March 2026

The annual SAPICS Conference, which is now in its 48th year, is Africa’s premier learning, knowledge sharing and networking event for the supply chain profession. It brings together industry... 


Financing Africa’s Industrialisation: Energy Leaders Join ARDA 20th Annual Convention in Cape Town to Strategise on Vital Investments in Oil Downstream
27th March 2026

The milestone 20th annual conference of the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA), comprising Africa’s downstream oil energy leaders, in Cape Town from April 13 to 17 will, among its... 


Rising electricity costs drive solar demand, but affordability and trust remain barriers, says FNB
Rising electricity costs drive solar demand, but affordability and trust remain barriers, says FNB
27th March 2026

South Africa’s energy landscape is shifting. While power cuts have eased, rising electricity costs are driving increased demand for alternative energy solutions.  FNB reports growing interest in... 


Mineware Consulting to Join Datamine Group
Mineware Consulting to Join Datamine Group
26th March 2026

Mineware Consulting has entered into a strategic agreement to join the Datamine Group, enabling the global expansion of its operational mine management software and consulting capabilities. The... 


Blazing the Trail for Women in Tech: Introducing TrailblazeHER
Blazing the Trail for Women in Tech: Introducing TrailblazeHER
26th March 2026

Marking a decade of impact in advancing South Africa’s small business ecosystem, Telkom FutureMakers has launched TrailblazeHER, a three-month Women-in-Tech Enablement Accelerator designed to scale... 


New WearCheck agent in East Africa
New WearCheck agent in East Africa
26th March 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, recently teamed up with Tanzania-based condition monitoring company, Technical and Engineering Solutions (TES), to bring an... 


Mines and Money Online Connect 14-15 July 2026 - Driving Global Mining Investment Online
26th March 2026

Bringing together investors and mining companies for two days of pre-qualified meetings, project visibility and commercially focused digital networking.  Mines and Money Online Connect will return... 


Cloud cost optimisation becomes a strategic priority
Cloud cost optimisation becomes a strategic priority
25th March 2026

Cloud computing has fundamentally reshaped how organisations deploy, manage and scale IT infrastructure, replacing rigid, capital-intensive systems with flexible, on-demand services that can expand... 


Saving Water Starts with Smarter Data
Saving Water Starts with Smarter Data
25th March 2026

(Virtual Showroom) South Africa’s water crisis is no longer a distant threat. It is a daily operational reality. As one of the 30 driest countries in the world, with over 98% of its available water... 


Accelerating South Africa’s Steel Decarbonisation National validation workshop advances project supporting green steel and a low-emission industrial future
Accelerating South Africa’s Steel Decarbonisation National validation workshop advances project supporting green steel and a low-emission industrial future
25th March 2026

South Africa is the second largest steel producer in Africa, and the sector plays a foundational role in the national economy - supporting automotive manufacturing, construction, mining and... 


Air Products delivers innovative new solution to the market with Magmix 3 Compact
Air Products delivers innovative new solution to the market with Magmix 3 Compact
24th March 2026

Air Products South Africa successfully launched a new innovative solution, the Magmix 3 Compact cylinder, which aims to fill a gap in the market as a lightweight, compact, and affordable welding... 


Pre-Eminence strengthens service capacity with Werner Pumps jetting equipment
Pre-Eminence strengthens service capacity with Werner Pumps jetting equipment
24th March 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Pre-Eminence Trading and Projects, an ISO 9001:2015 certified plumbing, civil construction and industrial cleaning company, has strengthened its operational capacity with the... 


Recognising supply chain excellence amid global disruption
Recognising supply chain excellence amid global disruption
24th March 2026

Now in their fifth year, the awards have grown steadily in both scale and impact, reflecting the increasingly central role that supply chains play in economic growth, business continuity and social... 


SAPPMA webinar highlights role of EPS geofoam in reducing loads on plastic pipes
SAPPMA webinar highlights role of EPS geofoam in reducing loads on plastic pipes
23rd March 2026

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) recently hosted a highly informative webinar as part of its ongoing commitment to sharing objective, non-profit industry... 


Hamilton Plant Hire relies on Volvo and Babcock support for demanding bulk earthworks project
Hamilton Plant Hire relies on Volvo and Babcock support for demanding bulk earthworks project
23rd March 2026

Delivering bulk earthworks and civil construction in challenging terrain places high demands on equipment performance, reliability and operator confidence. For Hamilton Plant Hire, a Cape... 


The Mindola sinking headgear and skeleton structure during early-stage structural works on site
Cementation Africa to equip Mindola shaft for the future of Nkana mine
23rd March 2026

Cementation Africa is leveraging its decades of experience in shaft sinking and underground mining at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mindola shaft in Zambia – paving the way to extend the life of the Nkana... 


Sarika Andhee, Operational Marketing Leader at Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric Services strengthens skills drive with Academy integration
23rd March 2026

Schneider Electric , a global energy technology leader, is deepening its commitment to learning and development with the integration of Schneider Electric Academy and Innovation Hub into its... 


Drawing on 45 years of experience, Booyco Engineering rapidly designs and delivers military-approved HVAC and climate-control systems
Booyco Engineering strengthens global defence footprint with mission-critical HVAC solutions
23rd March 2026

As geopolitical uncertainty drives renewed defence investment in many regions, South Africa-based Booyco Engineering is providing specialised industrial HVAC solutions to a global customer base.... 


Engen Xtreme Fuels the Thrill at Killarney’s Extreme Festival Season Opener
Engen Xtreme Fuels the Thrill at Killarney’s Extreme Festival Season Opener
20th March 2026

The roar of high-performance engines and the adrenaline of wheel-to-wheel racing set the stage as the National Extreme Festival returned to the Western Cape for its season opener at Killarney... 


Charl Marais, Sales Manager at Pilot Crushtec
Next-Generation Lokotrack LT400J Delivers High-Output, Energy-Efficient Primary Crushing to Africa
20th March 2026

Africa’s mining, aggregates and construction sectors will gain a productivity and efficiency boost with the arrival of the Metso Lokotrack LT400J - now available through Pilot Crushtec. The... 


MEMSA Mind Shift Conference & Innovation Awards 2026 to Spotlight Collaborative Industrial Leadership
MEMSA Mind Shift Conference & Innovation Awards 2026 to Spotlight Collaborative Industrial Leadership
20th March 2026

Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (MEMSA) is proud to announce the return of its flagship Mind Shift Conference & Innovation for Mining Awards, taking place on 21–22 May 2026, at the... 


SA does not lack plans, but delivery systems, CESA Indaba hears
19th March 2026

Acting Director General of the Department of Electricity and Energy, Subesh Pillay on Wednesday said that, “South Africa does not lack plans or budget allocations [for delivering on its... 


Werner Pumps appoints new technical sales representative
Werner Pumps appoints new technical sales representative
19th March 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Werner Pumps has appointed Juan du Toit as technical sales representative. The company, which has been designing, manufacturing, supplying and maintaining specialist... 


America’s New Gold Rush: Small Claim Mines Reignite as Gold Prices Soar
19th March 2026

Across the rugged mountains of the American West, in forgotten gulches of Nevada, Colorado, Alaska, and California, something extraordinary is happening. Old tunnels are being cleared. Rusted... 


Rosond reinforces its commitment to inclusion and opportunity on International Women’s Day
Rosond reinforces its commitment to inclusion and opportunity on International Women’s Day
18th March 2026

(Virtual Showroom) In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March 2026, drilling technology solutions provider Rosond reaffirms its commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive... 


War, Oil and South African Supply Chains
18th March 2026

Supply chain industry body SAPICS says that the effects of the war in Iran are already rippling through global supply chains and that South African businesses and consumers are unlikely to be... 


Sava exceeds EPR recycling targets while supporting growth of PVC circular economy
Sava exceeds EPR recycling targets while supporting growth of PVC circular economy
18th March 2026

The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) has reported strong progress in PVC recycling and product stewardship, with the organisation exceeding national recycling targets for post-consumer... 


High-Performance Lubricants: The Engine Behind Modern Mobility
18th March 2026

The automotive world is undergoing its most dramatic transformation in decades. Engines are becoming smaller yet more powerful, hybrids are dominating the transition to electrification, and EVs... 


Internal succession sees long-serving CFO take the helm as Digby Wells Environmental continues to strengthen its position globally LONDON, 18 March 2026 - We would like to inform you of an upcoming leadership transition
Internal succession sees long-serving CFO take the helm as Digby Wells Environmental continues to strengthen its position globally LONDON, 18 March 2026 - We would like to inform you of an upcoming leadership transition
18th March 2026

We would like to inform you of an upcoming leadership transition at Digby Wells Environmental.  Following an extensive internal succession process, Richard McDonald, currently Chief Financial... 


Engen equips Steelpoort ICT graduates with essential digital skills and pathways to employment
Engen equips Steelpoort ICT graduates with essential digital skills and pathways to employment
17th March 2026

Engen celebrated 10 young Steelpoort, Limpopo residents who successfully completed ICT qualifications through the Engen Global Citizen Development Programme (EGCDP) at a graduation ceremony held on... 


Standard Bank partners with Anthem in a deal to deliver the largest single solar photovoltaic project in South Africa
Standard Bank partners with Anthem in a deal to deliver the largest single solar photovoltaic project in South Africa
17th March 2026

Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, has partnered with Anthem to fund the Notsi renewable energy project, South Africa’s largest single phased solar photovoltaic (PV) project to... 


Inside South Africa’s most overlooked franchise opportunity
Inside South Africa’s most overlooked franchise opportunity
17th March 2026

As South Africa continues to grapple with high unemployment, ongoing economic pressure and uneven growth, more individuals are turning to entrepreneurship as a pathway to financial stability.... 


Sandvik Rock Processing has introduced its new CH442 and CH662 cone crushers to the African market, delivering improved reliability, uptime and maintenance efficiency
Sandvik introduces next-generation CH442 and CH662 cone crushers to boost crushing performance across Africa
17th March 2026

Sandvik Rock Processing has launched its latest generation CH442 and CH662 cone crushers, delivering significant advances in reliability, uptime, automation and maintenance efficiency for mining... 


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