Jessica Oosthuizen

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Jessica Oosthuizen

Jessica Oosthuizen is a Creamer Media Reporter for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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Company completes smelter welding project

6th November 2019 South Africa-based foundry and engineering company, Thos Begbie, successfully, and timeously delivered erosion-resistant copper coolers, which are being installed, to a smelter in Southern Africa. Thos Begbie started the project in March this year and delivered the coolers at the end of April,... →

Software crucial in project management

19th July 2019 Software solutions play a critical role in cost control to ensure that cost overruns on projects are avoided and, where possible, projects are delivered under budget to the benefit of the contractor and stakeholders, says computer software company Construction Computer Software (CCS) CEO Andrew... →

Project entered for Cesa award

19th July 2019 Multidisciplinary engineering company Bosch Projects has entered one of its recently completed projects for the Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) Aon Engineering Excellence awards, which will take place in Midrand, Gauteng next month. →

PMI South Africa Chapter builds on PMI fiftieth anniversary

19th July 2019 PMI South Africa is joining the global fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Project Management Institute (PMI) which was established by project managers to advance the project management profession and establish world class standards and certifications. →

Fire protection company increases footprint in Africa

12th July 2019 Fire protection company Advanced Fire Suppression Technologies (Advanced FST) will extensively increase its African footprint in the next three to five years through local partnerships and acquisitions, says Advanced FST group executive Westley Barnardt. The company aims to offer more permanent... →

FIRE SUPPRESSION The Ansul Liquid Vehicle Suppressant liquid agent fire suppression system is designed to rapidly suppress fires in mobile equipment

Armadale to publish graphite project resource update

12th July 2019 Mining investment company Armadale Capital has been fast-tracking work on the graphite resource update to be published this month for its Mahenge Liandu project, in south-east Tanzania, says Armadale technical director Matt Bull. The project is one of the highest-grade, large-flake deposits... →

MATT BULL We believe that the project is a significant, high-quality project and would like to get it towards producing in the short to medium term

Cost savings crucial amid local industry decline

12th July 2019 The local mining industry declined by 10.8% in the first quarter of this year and the industry is on a huge cost-saving run, says bearings and power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) mining business development leader Shaun Combrinck. He tells Mining Weekly that BI is... →

EXTENDED COUPLING RANGE The Ringfeder-Henfel-Hernflex split flexible coupling is one of Bearings International’s new product offerings

Local miners struggling to acquire funding, yet opportunity exists

12th July 2019 Although mining companies and junior miners are struggling to secure funding for projects, listing on a stock exchange may offer opportunities for these companies to raise capital and grow their businesses, says exchange trading platform 4 Africa Exchange (4AX) business development head Noah... →

Indicator paste takes care of nuts and bolts in mining

28th June 2019 There is significant interest from the local mining community in bearings and accessories distributor Bearings International’s (BI’s) Dykem cross-check torque seal, and company sales at BI branches in mining areas are increasing monthly, says BI offer marketing manager Victor Strobel. The... →

VICTOR STROBEL It is essential to be on the lookout for loose bolts and nuts when servicing equipment or carrying out routine maintenance to prioritise safety and reduce downtime

Lubricants company expects growth in mining segments

28th June 2019 Certain segments of the mining sector that have traditionally provided most of the impetus for players in the mining lubricants industry have declined significantly, but lubricants specialist FUCHS Lubricants South Africa (FUCHS SA) commercial sales manager Mitch Launspach says the company... →

Fuel analysis kit can reduce costs for mines

28th June 2019 Filtration designer and manufacturer Cummins Filtration’s new Fleetguard portable fuel cleanliness analysis kit can reduce mining companies’ total cost of ownership for equipment using modern diesel engines, says Cummins Filtration mining sales manager Tinus Naude. Clean, uncontaminated fuel is... →

FUEL CLEANLINESS Cummins Filtration launched the Fleetguard portable fuel cleanliness analysis kit earlier this year

Welding industry shows steady growth and stability

21st June 2019 The welding industry is more stable, compared with other industries, such as civil engineering and construction, says mainstream industrial plant and equipment rental company Afritech Equipment Solutions projects manager Mornay Nortje. He tells Engineering News that demand for welding equipment... →

COMPLETE SOLUTION Afritech Equipment Solutions offer clients on-site turnkey equipment and consumable solutions

Industry needs to ‘normalise’ to foster growth

21st June 2019 The local gas and welding industry is still a reflection of what it was about 20 years ago and the industry is using less than 20% of the productive economy, which subsequently inhibits growth and development of the industry, says integrated gas and welding solutions provider Unique Welding... →

NAZMI ADAMS Unique Welding Alloys is actively educating its clients about the risks it faces as well as the solutions it employs to ensure their health and safety

Unique cutting tool enhancing SA projects

21st June 2019 Construction products and fastener distributor Upat, which exclusively distributes power tools manufacturer Milwaukee power tool products in Southern Africa, is supplying the Milwaukee M18 FMCS metal-cutting saw to several projects in South Africa. Upat provides solutions for construction,... →

IMPROVED DESIGN The Milwaukee M18 FMCS metal-cutting saw uses a Powerstate brushless motor, which improves the motor life of the tool by up to ten times that of the competition

Welding industry still offers viable opportunities

21st June 2019 Owing to minimal project work being undertaken in the private and public sectors, many companies involved in welding activities are reliant on maintenance projects, says nonprofit technical organisation Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) caretaker executive director Jim Guild. However,... →

WELDING WANT There is a shortage of welding industry professionals and a need for highly-skilled individuals

Event will address challenges facing African rail industries

14th June 2019 Several challenges face Africa’s rail industries, and global events company Terrapinn will host the twenty-second annual Africa Rail exhibition and conference, which aims to tackle these challenges. Terrapinn business development manager Athena Maharaj tells Engineering News that there is a... →

EXHIBITION BONANZA Terrapinn is expecting 250 exhibitors at Africa Rail

Technology integration crucial

14th June 2019 Digital technology solutions provider Etion Digitise CE Koketso Seripe is set to deliver a presentation at the Africa Rail exhibition and conference, which will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Gauteng, on June 19 and 20. Seripe will deliver his presentation, titled ‘A seamless... →

INTEGRATION STATION Etion Digitise’s integrated system display serves as a human-machine interface for other systems in the train

Government departments need to align to revive industry – RRA

14th June 2019 There is no alignment in terms of the objectives of the local rail industry, and the country lacks a united vision, says the Railroad Association of South Africa (RRA) CEO Mesela Nhlapo. Currently, the visions of the different government departments are not aligning, which leads to policies being... →

RAIL’S RIGHTFUL PLACE The Railroad Association of South Africa works to promote and protect the interests of its members and the rail industry

Ancuabe expected to deliver first graphite in 2020

7th June 2019 Graphite developer Triton Minerals aims to start full construction of its Ancuabe graphite project, in the Cabo Delgado region of northern Mozambique, in the third quarter of this year and, subject to financing, expects first production in late 2020, says Triton Minerals CFO David Edwards. He... →

CRITICAL STEP Once financing discussions for Ancuabe are complete, Triton Minerals expects to start design work, mobilisation to site and construction

Minerals processing company sees growth opportunity in Moz

7th June 2019 Minerals processing specialist Multotec boasts an entrenched presence in Mozambique, having operated in the country’s mining sector for more than 15 years, and Multotec Mozambique regional manager Thinus Kruger tells Mining Weekly that there is potential for the company to grow further. Multotec... →

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KRIS VERGOTE Multotec supports its products and regularly communicates with and visits clients

Market growth supports Moz graphite project reaching full production

7th June 2019 Australian resources company and graphite miner Syrah Resources’ base case demand view provides natural graphite market growth of about 270 000 t in the next three years from about 750 000 t at the end of last year, almost all of which is in natural graphite fines, with quality also becoming an... →

SHAUN VERNER Our focus for this year is for consistency and stability through methodical continuation of production volume increase

Company awaits mining lease approval

7th June 2019 Diversified resources company Savannah Resources is eagerly awaiting the last outstanding mining lease approval for the Mutamba heavy mineral sands joint venture (JV) project, in the Gaza and Inhambane provinces of Mozambique, says Savannah CEO David Archer. Savannah has a consortium agreement... →

TREASURE TROVE The Mutamba project is one of the largest undeveloped mineral sands accumulations in the world

Aury Africa to open an office in Mozambique

7th June 2019 Screening and vibrating equipment solutions and services provider Aury Africa will open an office in Tete, Mozambique, by the third quarter this year. Aury Africa director Sydney Parkhouse says all company registration requirements have been met. The African mining and mineral resources sector is... →

A-OSH Expo will showcase latest innovations and technology

17th May 2019 The ninth edition of Africa’s leading occupational health and safety expo – A-OSH Expo – will provide the ideal platform for companies to demonstrate the latest innovations and technologies from the personal protective equipment and occupational health sectors. A-OSH Expo is organised by trade... →

PROTECTIVE WEAR A-OSH Expo will feature exhibitors that offer tailor-made products and services for the mining industry

More efficient health and safety management in mining holds much promise

17th May 2019 The mining sector is often a risky environment in which to work, making health and safety a major focus, and much has to be done to ensure that it is managed more efficiently in the industry, says employee experience company Wyzetalk CEO Gysbert Kappers. He tells Mining Weekly that industry... →

GYSBERT KAPPERS Protecting workers is the right thing to do

Technological advancements improve health and safety

17th May 2019 Global advancements in mine automation, remote monitoring, control technologies and improvements to equipment operator interfaces have created many new opportunities for mining companies to improve their health and safety while increasing productivity, says training and workforce development... →

VIRTUAL REALITY WorksiteVR Quest is a three-dimensional computer generated environment

Visual security can curb illegal mining

17th May 2019 The right visual security components can assist in securing mining properties to prevent illegal miners from gaining entry, says video surveillance specialist Graphic Image Technologies (GIT) executive Laurence Smith. Illegal mining is dangerous and often happens under desperate conditions... →

DUAL HEAD The Flir Saros camera was introduced to the international market in November last year

I-CAT finalises dust management project in Guinea

17th May 2019 Environmental consultancy and product developer I-CAT finalised a dust management project on a bauxite mine – a first for the company – in Guinea last month. “This is a different ore than what we are used to – it was unique . . . and we have been successful,” I-CAT divisional manager Morné van... →

DEFEATING THE DUST I-CAT has completed 17 dust suppression projects in Africa in the past three months

Qualification verification key aspect in mining

17th May 2019 Given the high risk of the mining environment, companies should ensure that their employees are correctly qualified to meet their job requirements, says background screening and vetting specialists Managed Integrity Evaluation (MIE). Mines should undertake the necessary processes to verify and... →

JENNIFER BARKHUIZEN It is important for Managed Integrity Evaluation to understand its clients’ requirements and specifications to put together a complete solution for them

Company is driving acceptance of central plant optimisation

10th May 2019 Central plant optimisation (CPO) is at this point relatively new to the South African market and not widely accepted, but multinational diversified technology and industrial leader Johnson Controls, together with its specialisation partner multidiscipline solutions provider ITD Group, is driving... →

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CHILLER SYSTEM Central plant optimisation software can constantly and consistently maximise the efficiency and performance of an entire central chilled water plant

Industry not fully maximising benefits presented by ISO 50001

10th May 2019 South African industries have not yet fully maximised the enormous benefits that the ISO 50001 standard presents for them, says National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) project manager Ngoanathari Maja. ISO 50001 provides a framework for managing energy performance and... →

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CURBING EMISSIONS ISO 50001 helps companies reduce their environmental impact to meet emissions reduction targets

Solution assists in energy optimisation

10th May 2019 Energy management multinational Schneider Electric’s digital energy management system EcoStruxure Power can help organisations to improve their efficiency and uptime. The system assists clients in ensuring that power is available, operational costs are optimised and maintenance is performed on... →

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BUILDING SOLUTIONS EcoStruxure Power enables building owners and managers to track energy use and the potential for energy savings

Africa gains traction as trade destination

3rd May 2019 Africa, as a trade and export destination, is looking increasingly attractive from a South African perspective, and represents an opportunity for growth for many South African companies, says research and consulting specialist Africa House MD Liz Whitehouse. Africa offers South African companies... →

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MAKING PROGRESS Several industries and factors are driving growth in sub-Saharan Africa, including agricultural development and power

Urbanisation prompts investment opportunities

3rd May 2019 Urbanisation in Africa will increase significantly, compared with the rest of the world, and this will result in several significant investment opportunities, says fully black-owned private equity company Agile Capital CEO Tshego Sefolo. These investment opportunities will manifest in the... →

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AFRICAN POSSIBILITIES Agile Capital is actively looking to invest in new opportunities in Africa

Energy solutions provider aims for Africa expansion

3rd May 2019 Electrical house (eHouse) solutions and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider TGOOD Africa is expanding its business into Africa and aims to establish offices in Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia in the next nine to twelve months. The company’s head office for its sub-Saharan... →

SPECIFIC SOLUTION TGOOD’s electrical houses are built according to clients’ specifications

Firm well-positioned for business in Botswana and Africa

3rd May 2019 The working environment in Botswana is stable, and civil and structural engineering firm ADA Consulting Engineers welcomes the country’s focus on infrastructure development, which the company is well-positioned to support, says ADA Consulting Engineers director Paul Maitre. The company’s office,... →

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT Last year, ADA Consulting Engineers completed work for the extension of the Airport Junction shopping centre, in Gaborone

Capital markets in Africa are evolving

3rd May 2019 Africa’s financial and capital markets are on a “path of evolution” and this is impacting on foreign investment and competition on the continent, says exchange trading platform 4 Africa Exchange (4AX) business development head Noah Greenhill. The evolution of the markets is creating... →

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TRADING TIME Listing on an exchange is critical and gives companies some credibility

Consulting could play an increasingly important role in SA

26th April 2019 While the local mining industry is shrinking, this is not necessarily the case for the mining consulting industry, as the role of mining consulting firms has evolved in response to changes in the industry, says consulting engineers and scientists SRK Consulting partner and principal consultant... →

ANDREW VAN ZYL AND MARCIN WERTZ SRK Consulting acknowledges the growing value of Big Data and technology-focused expertise

Improvement in mining industry will manifest only in time

26th April 2019 There have been positive developments in local mining, such as the significant improvement in the relationship between government and industry stakeholders, says industry body Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) CEO Chris Campbell, but he adds that industry, however, may not see immediate... →

CHRIS CAMPBELL Stakeholders must remain hopeful that the mining industry can be resuscitated

Qualified lighting experts crucial for mining operations

26th April 2019 The importance for mines to consult on lighting requirements with lighting experts that are recognised by the Illumination Engineering Society of South Africa (IESSA) cannot be overstated, says industrial lighting specialist Magnitech technical sales consultant Petrus Cilliers. IESSA is the... →

LIGHT IT UP Magnitech’s products can be found in factories, power stations and mines

Consulting engineers face volatility, lack of opportunities

26th April 2019 The volatility of the local mining industry, particularly in terms of Mining Charter III, coupled with political uncertainty and unstable power supply, is directly impacting on consulting engineers servicing the industry, says multidisciplinary engineering company GIBB Mining MD Alan Wingrove.... →

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SAFETY FIRST From a consulting engineering and project management point of view, mine safety is a key focus area and a business imperative

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