ENGEN is on the front cover of MCA for this issue. The company is the Platinum Sponsor of the Fuels Industry Imbizo 2026, which will take place at the Sandton Conference Centre on June 10 and 11. Registration for the event is now open and can be accessed via the ‘Register here’ button on the Oryx-sponsored strip advert above, or via the Fuels Industry Imbizo article.
Engen: Securing South Africa’s Energy Future Through Scale, Partnership and Purpose
As South Africa’s fuel industry convenes at the Fuel Industry Imbizo in June 2026, the sector finds itself at a defining moment. Global energy markets remain volatile, supply chains are increasingly complex, and the pace of transition is accelerating. In this environment, scale, resilience and responsible stewardship are not optional; they are essential, says George Roberts, Engen CEO. Read more...
Embracing the Future of Energy Mobility
The theme for the 2026 Fuels Industry Imbizo highlights the industry's transition toward a diversified energy mix – spanning from conventional fuels to rapidly emerging alternatives. Registration for the event in June is now open. Read more...
Climate change: a significant risk to African mining
Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it’s a present-day disruptor reshaping industries, economies and ecosystems, argue WSP’s Kierra Chetty and Nirvishee Juggath. Read more...
Dewatering trends shaping pump choices in Africa
Jordan Marsh of Integrated Pump Technology discusses how dewatering in African mines is being reshaped by deeper underground workings, unpredictable rainfall, and rising energy costs. Read more...
The central role of pumping equipment manufacturers
Hugo du Plessis of KSB Pumps and Valves highlights the importance of our water infrastructure and the significant role manufacturers can play if included across the full lifecycle. Read more...
Does water management need AI?
Chetan Mistry of Xylem Africa summarises findings from the Xylem Water Technology Trends 2025 report that highlights how AI and digital systems are making water management smarter and more efficient. Click to read in the online magazine...
SKF SA’s engineered solutions and circularity
Janus Bezuidenhout of SKF South Africa discusses SKF's lifecycle services strategy, which starts with engineered, locally manufactured customisations and extends to a comprehensive range of lifecycle management and life-extension services. Read more...
Engineered torque transmission solutions from Bi
Hilton Woest of Bi highlights the importance of managing torque in a drive train system and the value of adopting an engineered approach to optimise power transmission systems. Read more...
ACTOM’s approach to reliable medium voltage supply
ACTOM MV Switchgear’s Rhett Kelly, Avrille Cape and Marius Lombard talk about mission-critical environments where maintenance-free interruption technologies and technical services need to be deployed. Read more...
Trafo mobile substation for Australian mine
A turnkey mobile transformer solution has been designed and supplied to an Australian mine by South Africa-based Trafo Power Solutions. Click to read in the online magazine...
SA’s role in advancing DMS coal processing
Following the successful South African-hosted International Coal Preparation Congress (ICPC 2025) last year, MCA meets Ernst Bekker and Frikkie Enslin, who highlight South Africa's key role in advancing coal-processing technology. Read more...
Smartflow digital mine management platform launched
Becker Mining South Africa has launched Smartflow®, an agnostic integrated software platform that connects hardware systems, communication networks and operational processes into a single mine management solution. Read more...
Driving sustainability through full-value-chain insight
SLR Consulting emphasises that sustainable mining depends on early integrated partnership across the entire value chain, supported by multidisciplinary expertise and deep stakeholder engagement. Click to read in the online magazine...
Safe, sustainable and efficient chemical tank farm management
This success story from a chemical tank farm in Stuttgart, Germany, highlights how intelligent measurement technology from VEGA and well-thought-out plant design contribute to safety, sustainability and efficiency in chemical logistics. Read more...
SA’s nuclear imperative and its challenges
In light of the recent Nuclear Forum held during the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town, Dr Yves Guenon highlights the critical need and the challenges involved in expanding our nuclear programme. Read more...
Bosch Steam Boiler Systems: efficient and reliable technologies with advanced controls
This article introduces the Bosch Steam boiler product range, which delivers highly efficient, reliable process heat while reducing production costs and emissions. Read more...
Are we ready for businesses to go off-grid?
Francois van Themaat of SPS suggests that going off-grid is no longer just a backup option; it's the strategic choice for energy security, sustainability and predictable costs. Click to read in the online magazine...
Rock breaker rebuild
Sandvik Rock Processing has completed a full OEM-standard refurbishment of a Sandvik BR3288i hydraulic breaker and a Sandvik BB8094R breaker boom for a major gold mine in Ghana. Read more...
Hitachi reinvents Ellipse Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
Hitachi Energy is accelerating the digital transformation of essential infrastructure – from electricity networks and transportation corridors to heavy industrial operations – by reinventing how critical assets are managed and maintained. Click to read in the online magazine...
isoPOD: minimising lubricant contamination
Industrial maintenance teams know that proper lubrication is critical to equipment performance. What many don’t realise is that the battle for equipment longevity and efficiency is often lost before the lubricant ever touches the machine. Click to read in the online magazine...
Common conveyor problems and best-practice maintenance
Tru-Trac’s Douglas van der Westhuizen and Guy Fitt outline best-practice maintenance approaches to keep conveyors running at peak performance in demanding conditions. Click to read in the online magazine...
SA global home for ENDURON® elite screens
South Africa is now the global manufacturing hub for Weir’s advanced ENDURON® Elite banana screens, following major investment in the Alrode facility, the world's first dedicated facility for this range. Read more...
Five women driving the future of forestry through science
To celebrate the United Nations International Day for Women and Girls in Science, Forestry South Africa (FSA) has launched two complementary campaigns to amplify women’s voices, inspire more women to pursue STEM careers in forestry, and challenge outdated perceptions of the forestry sector. Read more...
Scalable, digital industrialisation for African realities
Purpose-built automation platforms, edge-to-cloud connectivity and integrated process intelligence are enabling African industries to modernise sustainably without sacrificing existing infrastructure investments. Johan Nieuwenhuizen of Adroit Technologies explains. Read more...
Comment: Moving from decline to prosperity?
Following Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA), Peter Middleton finds himself feeling more optimistic about South Africa’s future. Read more...
Products and industry news
Articles from igus, JoJo Tanks, Bühler Southern Africa, GEMÜ, Allmech and ASP Fire. Click to read in the online magazine...
Back page: HVAC systems purpose-built for underground
An article about Booyco Engineering’s purpose-engineered HVAC and climate control systems for withstanding the extreme heat, dust, humidity and long operating hours of underground mining. Read more...
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