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Dewatering pump failures linked to handling and control gaps

M Bond Pumps reports that most submersible mine dewatering pump failures stem from improper handling, such as hoisting units by their power cables, and from inadequate electrical protection rather than manufacturer defect. Risks include capillary water ingress at damaged cable glands, thermal shock from dry-running, silt ingestion and debris clogging, with intelligent variable speed drives (VSDs) monitoring amperage and phase angle recommended to trip circuits before damage occurs.

VSDs and digital platforms drive irrigation motor efficiency

BMG and Agrico have confirmed compatibility between BMG's Synergy PI500 VSDs and Agrico's Pump Controller platform, enabling remote monitoring and energy management for pumping and motor systems; one irrigation customer recorded energy savings of nearly 20%. Separately, SEW-EURODRIVE says IE3 motors combined with variable speed drives and its DriveRadar and DDI digital platforms are shifting irrigation pumping from reactive to predictive maintenance amid rising electricity costs and unreliable power supply.

Rare earths deals advance for EV motor supply chains

Japan's Jogmec plans to invest up to $33.9-million in Toyota Tsusho's Lofdal heavy rare earths project in Namibia, targeting dysprosium and terbium for automotive motor magnets, with a commercialisation decision due by March 2027. Australia's Meteoric Resources has signed a memorandum with South Korea's Posco International, which could source up to 30% of its Caldeira project's Brazilian rare earth output for EV motors.

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Low-carbon LNG plant project, Papua New Guinea
14th August 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the construction of liquefied natural gas plant with a capacity of about four-million tonnes a year consisting of three trains with a capacity of 1.33-million tonnes a year each. 


Water Is Production Infrastructure
Water Is Production Infrastructure
12th August 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Production losses often begin quietly. A sump fills faster than expected. A haul road softens. A pump runs beyond its intended duty. Maintenance teams respond under pressure... 


TSAM commemorates production of new Hilux
TSAM commemorates production of new Hilux
12th August 2026

Automotive manufacturer Toyota South Africa Motors, or TSAM, last month held a line-off ceremony to commemorate the first ninth-generation Hilux coming off the production line at the company’s... 


A Geely EV being charged at a showroom
Nigeria's EV ambitions run into reality of weak electricity supply
12th August 2026 By: Reuters

Nigeria approved tax waivers for nearly 4 000 electric vehicles (EVs) in the first half of this year, government data showed, as authorities push to accelerate nascent EV adoption despite chronic... 


Female leader transforms technical industry through partnership
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Hailing from humble beginnings within the mining town of Burgersfort, Mamokiba Yvonne Makuwa is the visionary founder and CEO of TKY Engineering, a proudly South African company. The company... 


SEW-EURODRIVE Gqeberha branch manager Phillip Steyn
Intelligent irrigation through digitalisation
7th August 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Irrigation may still be viewed as an old-school agricultural activity, but behind many modern pumping systems lies increasingly sophisticated drive technology, automation, remote monitoring and... 


The device setup
VSD-web control integration targets energy savings
7th August 2026

Improved compatibility between variable-speed drives (VSDs) and web control platforms has been achieved through a collaboration between industrial solutions provider BMG and irrigation equipment... 


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Why mine dewatering pumps fail and how to prevent it
6th August 2026

Mitigate dewatering pump failures in mine dewatering. Learn how advanced VSD protection, proper handling protocols, and OEM-grade replacements eliminate downtime. 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s Generation C MOVI-C electronics range provides advanced automation, flexible control and seamless connectivity for today’s industrial applications
Sew-eurodrive Brings Intelligent Energy Optimisation To Electra Mining
3rd August 2026

At Electra Mining Africa this year, SEW-EURODRIVE will dedicate one of its two exhibition stands to showcase an exciting range of electronics and mechatronics solutions to help mines improve... 


Water Is Production Infrastructure
Water Is Production Infrastructure
30th July 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Water rarely announces a shutdown. Production losses often begin quietly. A sump fills faster than expected. A haul road softens. A pump runs beyond its intended duty.... 


Rare earth oxides
Japan's Jogmec to invest up to $34m in Toyota Tsusho rare earth venture in Namibia
30th July 2026 By: Reuters

Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security and Toyota Tsusho said on Thursday that the former will invest up to C$47.7-million ($33.9-million) in a Toyota Tsusho unit developing a heavy rare... 


M Bond Pumps mining and industrial logo
Balancing MEPS compliance, motor reliability in underground mining
30th July 2026

Explore how Southern African mines must balance VC 9113 MEPS compliance and IE3 efficiency with electric motor reliability in harsh, underground Acid Mine Drainage environments. 


Rendering of Meteoric's planned Caldeira project
Australia's Meteoric Resources ties up with Posco for Brazil rare earths project
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Meteoric Resources said on Wednesday it had signed an agreement with South Korea's Posco International to support development and financing for its Caldeira rare earths project in... 


Mapei South Africa Commissions New Liquid Plant in Germiston, Gauteng
Mapei South Africa Commissions New Liquid Plant in Germiston, Gauteng
27th July 2026

Mapei South Africa has reached an exciting milestone with the successful commissioning of its new liquid plant at our Head Office in Germiston, Gauteng, a major investment that underscores our... 


Public and private projects named as finalists in CESA Aon 2026 engineering awards
24th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Large and small engineering projects in South Africa, developed for private companies and public organisations, have been named among the finalists in the CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards... 


'Red mud' alumina tailings
Canada's Enervoxa plans India rare earths project, may tie up with Vedanta, NALCO
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Canadian climate technology developer Enervoxa plans talks with India's Vedanta, Hindalco Industries and State-run NALCO as it looks to set up a processing plant in the country to extract rare... 


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Jendamark’s catalyst shrinking technology leverages company’s precision
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The precision of drive technology and automation systems manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE’s highly dynamic servo-geared units and software are responsible for assembly line and testing solutions provider... 


Powering Africa Today for Tomorrow: WEG's Technologies at Electra Mining Africa 2026
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Mines thrive on reliability, scale, and efficiency, and expect infrastructure investments that will support those goals effectively with modern features and technical superiority. The sector... 


SEW-EURODRIVE Outlines Reliable Drive Technology
21st July 2026

As producers contend with rising input costs, increasing mechanisation and more demanding operating conditions, strong partnerships between farmers, technology providers and industry specialists... 


What ADNOC really bought for a billion US dollars
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20th July 2026

By: Jeremy Sampson - Chairman: Brand Finance Africa Earlier this month, the retail arm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) agreed to pay approximately US$1 billion (more than R16 billion)... 


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