By Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association

On 5 November, the cost of diesel for transporters decreased by 21 cents per litre for 500ppm (19 cents for 50ppm). However, the price of both grades of petrol (93 and 95) decreased by 39 cents per litre.

By Tas Mohamed - CEO, Railveyor Technologies Inc.

Traditional methods of moving material from pit to plant are being re-evaluated, as mines look for technologies that deliver high performance with greater flexibility – while reducing costs and carbon footprint.

As South African municipalities embrace decentralised energy sources to strengthen grid resilience and cut costs, many are discovering that managing numerous small-scale generators is far more complex than the old single-supplier model. UTCS (Utility Consulting Solutions) is tackling this challenge with an integrated platform that consolidates diverse energy sources into one unified, automated management system.

Rising vehicle and spares costs are driving a sharp increase in salvage auctions where garages, enthusiasts and parts merchants bid to buy vehicles at a fraction of retail cost.

Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) is a structured approach to managing an asset from conception to retirement - encompassing planning, acquisition, deployment, operation, maintenance and eventual disposal or replacement.