The Chart Industries company, Howden, is featured on the front cover of this issue of MCA, with a cover story about its pioneering hard-ice solutions.
Mine cooling, ice systems, and the Mponeng ice plant expansion
Theuns Wasserman, General Manager for Mine Cooling and Compressors at Chart Industries Company, Howden, describes the range of mine cooling systems for different areas of a mine and the ongoing expansion of Howden’s hard-ice solution at the ultra-deep Mponeng Gold mine. Read more…
Driving sustainable lithium production in Brazil
Multotec is leveraging its custom wear solutions and global technical expertise to maximise uptime for a leading Brazilian lithium producer. Read more…
VEGABAR sensors and SA’s paper industry
This article highlights the role of the VEGABAR range of sensors in monitoring and controlling pressure during the papermaking process. Read more…
Weir’s intelligent path to optimised mining
Weir is driving greater customer value through its three NEXT Intelligent Solutions packages: Insight, Uptime and Production, which enable operations to harness real-time data, advanced automation and improved efficiency. Read more…
CHEMCAD: meeting the expanding needs of chemical engineers
Noelle Garza of CHEMCAD introduces CHEMCAD NXT, an advanced chemical process simulation software suite for process design, optimisation and reporting. Read more…
MEPS regulation and the motor-efficiency revolution
A media roundtable event held at WEG Africa earlier this year highlighted the impact and opportunities associated with South Africa's Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for electric motors, which took effect on June 4, 2025. Read more...
John Thompson and BECS to deliver biomass energy solutions
John Thompson, a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd and South Africa’s leading provider of industrial energy solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Berkeley Energy Corporate Solutions (BECS), a specialist developer and supplier of biomass energy projects. Click to read in the online magazine…
Seychelles' journey towards renewable energy
Axel Scholle of Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) describes how the Seychelles is transitioning away from its dependence on heavy fuel oil and diesel towards renewable energy solutions. Click to read in the online magazine…
TAS PumpMonitor for real-time pump performance optimisation
TAS Online has launched a new TAS PumpMonitor that transforms access to real-time pump performance data. Harry Rosen explains. Read more…
Key innovations shaping wastewater treatment systems
As the world faces mounting water scarcity and increasingly stringent environmental regulations, wastewater treatment systems are undergoing a significant transformation. At the forefront of this change is globally trusted infrastructure firm AECOM. Read more…
New wastewater pump for local municipalities and industries
The latest wastewater pump from KSB Pumps and Valves is an ultra-durable, long-service, and blockage-resistant pump with lower maintenance requirements compared to traditional wastewater pumps. Read more…
IPR differentiates itself through strategic dewatering partnerships
IPR sets itself apart by partnering closely with mining customers to deliver tailored dewatering solutions based on in-depth site assessments and operational needs. Read more…
Runxin F135 duplex valve improves continuous production
Allmech has provided a tailored water treatment solution for a household care manufacturer, ensuring a consistent supply of soft water for steam generation. Lukas Makgopa, one of Allmech’s water treatment technicians, explains. Read more…
Grindex Mega improves long-term reliability
Integrated Pump Technology, in partnership with local distributor IES, has supplied a Grindex Mega INOX dewatering pump for a challenging application at a Copperbelt mine in Zambia. Read more…
Paving the way for a carbon-neutral future in SA
Veron Maharaj of ABB Electrification describes how ABB is enabling the transformation of infrastructure in South Africa and across the continent. Read more…
The world of portable compressed air
Johnathan Cassell of Atlas Copco’s Power Technique business area offers an expert’s insight into the ever-evolving world of compressed air. Click to read in the online magazine…
Compressor Longevity with Corena Oils
Henry McDuling, Sales Manager of Atlas Oil and Chemical, highlights the advantages of using the Shell Corena™ range of compressor oils. Read more…
Is your compressed air system sustainable?
Henry McDuling of Atlas Oil and Chemical highlights the advantages of using the Shell Corena™ range of compressor oils to extend equipment life and boost operational reliability. Click to read in the online magazine…
Dispersant additives: the crowd-controller in engine oil
Steven Lumley, Technical Development and Training Manager for WearCheck, focuses on how dispersant additives in oil function and why they make effective crowd controllers at social events. Read more…
From real-time monitoring to predictive intelligence
Christo Visagie of the BBE Group discusses how advances in digital technologies are transforming the operation of mine ventilation and cooling systems. Read more…
Major HVAC order for Tanzania
Booyco Engineering has successfully supplied 20 HVAC systems, comprising A009 evaporator units and B009 condenser units, along with installation kits and compressors, to a mining operation in Tanzania. Read more…
Manufacturing at a crossroads, resilience must give way to reinvention
Amith Singh from Nedbank Business and Commercial Banking calls for a reinvention of South African manufacturing as a national imperative. Read more…
Air Products launches Midlands CO2 Facility
Air Products’ launch of its latest production asset, the Midlands Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Facility in Sasolburg, underscores its strategic decision to diversify its CO2 sources to fill market gaps during peak summer demand periods or when existing sources are unavailable. Click to read in the online magazine…
Radiometric measurement solutions for extreme process conditions
Henning Springer, MD of MECOSA, introduces radiometric measurement technology from Berthold for advanced, non-contact density and level measurement applications. Read more…
Positive tipping points: our best hope for environmental substitutability
Peter Middleton’s comment stems from a talk by Tim Lenton from the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter about the positive tipping points that can accelerate decarbonisation. Read more…
Products and industry news
A collection of articles from ASP Fire, Werner Pumps, igus, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, Gemü, and Mainstream Renewable Power. Click to read in the online magazine…
Reimagining rotation for a circular future
SKF is weaving circularity into the core of its design, manufacturing and lifecycle strategies. Read more…