Most fuels produce ash, and effective ash management is crucial, says boiler operations and maintenance expert Associated Energy Services (AES) Commercial Director Dennis Williams.

Pratley returns to NAMPO Harvest Day 2026, showcasing a range of proven solutions designed to help farmers reduce downtime, cut costs and keep operations running smoothly.

Bolt and Engineering Distributors Group (B.E.D.) is once again preparing for a strong presence at NAMPO Harvest Day 2026, building on more than three decades of consistent participation in South Africa’s flagship agricultural exhibition.

New emerging innovations transforming the South African mining, manufacturing, industrial and automation sectors will be on show this September at Electra Mining Africa 2026, which will take place in Johannesburg.

The Paper and Allied Manufacturers of South Africa (PAMSA) is investing in the next generation of chemical engineers through its 2027–2028 Master’s in Engineering Bursary Programme.

At Enlit Africa 2026 in Cape Town from 19 to 21 May, ABB South Africa will highlight its advanced electrification technologies designed to strengthen grid resilience across the continent. Visitors will be able to engage with ABB’s latest innovations at Stand E12, where the company will present solutions aligned to its theme, ‘Smart Solutions Enabling a Resilient African Grid’.

By combining technical excellence, equipment optimisation and a robust service network, Weir has built the largest installed base of dewatering and slurry pumps in Africa’s mining sector, helping mines de-risk their pumping operations.

At their debut appearance at this year’s Hillhead exhibition, Tru-Trac and BREC Ltd will showcase premium conveyor belt tracking solutions designed to improve belt alignment, extend belt life and reduce total operating costs for quarrying and mining customers.

Exhibiting at Hillhead from 23 to 25 June 2026, Pilot Crushtec will showcase its latest-generation TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V mobile crusher while strengthening its European distribution ambitions.

Co-operation with partners and regulators will improve safety in SA’s fuels industry, says Liesl Esau, HSE&C Senior Manager at bp Southern Africa (bpSA), a Silver Sponsor of the Fuel Industry Imbizo 2026 taking place from 10-11 June at the Sandton Convention Centre.

The changing economics of solar power generation are creating cost pressures within the photovoltaic (PV) sector. While the sector initially established robust specifications, these have been pared back as competition has intensified.

Electra Mining Africa 2026, taking place at Nasrec, Johannesburg, from 7-11 September 2026, will be larger and more dynamic than ever, featuring over 1 000 exhibitors, expanded floor space and a new outdoor ‘orange zone’ to accommodate additional OEMs and service providers.

Booyco Engineering designs and manufactures purpose-engineered HVAC and climate control systems to withstand the extreme heat, dust, humidity and long operating hours of underground mining, ensuring operator safety, regulatory compliance and reliable vehicle performance.

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, Sales Director and co-CEO of Adroit Technologies, explains.

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.

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. Driven by a £53 million Reko Diq contract, the expansion adds 1 600 m² of production space and leverages local expertise, advanced technology and a strengthened supply chain.

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, restoring a critical asset in the primary crushing circuit, significantly improving uptime and production.

This article introduces the Bosch Steam boiler product range, which delivers highly efficient, reliable process heat while reducing production costs and emissions.

In light of the recent Nuclear Forum held during the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town from March 3-5, Dr Yves Guenon highlights the critical need and the challenges involved in expanding our nuclear programme in South and Southern Africa.

This success story from Friedrich Scharr KG’s state-of-the-art chemical tank farm in Stuttgart, Germany, highlights how intelligent measurement technology from VEGA, combined with well-thought-out plant design, contributes to safety, sustainability and efficiency in chemical logistics.