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Valve manufacturers’ cluster supports Indutec

10th May 2013 The eighth Pumps, Valves and Pipes Africa (PVPA) trade exhibition will help create and strengthen relationships between the valves industry and State-owned enterprises, which have several high-profile projects under way, states Exhibition Management Services (EMS) MDand show organiser John... →

Company targets Australian market

10th May 2013 Dynamic fluid control company Aveng Manufacturing Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) aims to introduce its lugged wafer (LW) valve range – a refinement of valve manufacturer Insamcor’s knife-gate concept used in mining, power generation, steel production and paper manufacturing – to the Australian... →

Company says it’s bringing back innovation to valves industry

10th May 2013 There has not been any major advancement in air-valve technology since 1996 until the launching of AirFlo Variable Orifice technology, which challenges the acceptance of technology based on pedigree of age above advancement in technology, states valve and pipe manufacturer Rexus Trading MD... →

Valves industry gaining interest in gland packing

10th May 2013 Gland packing manufacturer John Crane notes that it supplied R6.3-million of gland packing to the valves industry in 2012 and aims to expand this figure by focusing further on the mining and minerals market in 2013. “John Crane Gland packing technology could greatly benefit the minerals industry,... →

Designation of valves may increase production, stem imports

10th May 2013 Valve manufacturers may have the opportunity to greatly increase production, as the flood of imported valves could be stemmed, owing to a decision by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to designate valves for local procurement. The flood of imported valves can be stemmed and valve... →

Company delivers valve order, contributes to community development

10th May 2013 Engineering supplies specialist Incledon has completed supplying its range of ARI valves to the Sekuruweto Fothane bulk pipeline project, in Limpopo, which aims to ensure a sustainable water supply for the communities in the area. “It is also the largest-value air valve project supplied in... →

Solution saves water at Kriel power station

10th May 2013 The Kriel coal-fired power station, in Mpumalanga, is waiting for an appropriate time to replace a faulty valve, which will require three 500 MW units to be taken off line. “Taking all three power-station units off the grid would cause a shortage of 1 500 MW of electricity, leading to inadequate... →

Company delivers its largest project yet

10th May 2013 Valve manufacturer Atval successfully delivered three 800 mm pinch valves – the largest valves of this type ever manufactured by Atval – to gold miner AngloGold Ashanti’s Siguiri mine, in the Republic of Guinea, in September 2012, enabling the miner to increase its ore processing from... →

Carbon tax could be 'creatively dysfunctional' – Professor

3rd May 2013 While South Africans are concerned that a carbon tax could make South Africa less attractive to foreign investment and affect some business sectors negatively, a fear of the realisation of unintended consequences, such as a downturn in economic activity, is also prominent, as South Africa is only... →

Copper industry advocating antimicrobial copper use and combating theft

19th April 2013 The Copper Development Association Africa (CDAA) states that it expects a growth of about 4% in copper production, owing to an increase in demand for the base metal, as a result of project roll-outs across Africa and the many uses of copper being realised worldwide. “Africa has the best ore... →

Iron-ore growth not beneficial to all

19th April 2013 While demand for iron-ore is expected to grow during 2013, the current boom in prices has been partially supported by a restocking phase in China, which will eventually end, states metals and minerals information provider Roskill Information Services. However, the company notes that 2013 is... →

Base metals forecast to outpace precious metals in 2013

19th April 2013 If demand for base metals proves promising– owing to their link to infrastructure and urbanisation – countries hosting base metals, particularly copper, will benefit, states minerals consultant Venmyn Deloitte exploration manager Andrew de Klerk, noting that base metals demand may be stronger... →

Company aims to deliver R101m order by June

19th April 2013 Global energy management specialist Schneider Electric South Africa aims to deliver product orders of R101-million to First Quantum Minerals Ltd’s Kansanshi smelter project and the greenfield Sentinel project, both in Zambia, by June 2013. These orders were secured in early 2013 and comprise 16... →

SA benefiting from skills and service offering

19th April 2013 Investment in local base-metals projects is decreasing, owing to a global slowdown in the development of new projects – a phenomenon not unique to South Africa – states financial services provider Standard Bank mining and metals executive Peter von Klemperer. “Typically, African exploration... →

Africa making better use of resources – GGA

19th April 2013 Across Africa, governments are making better use of their natural resources, including base metal resources, states research and advocacy organisation Good Governance Africa (GGA) CEO John Endres. His view is reflected in financial services provider Barclays Capital’s latest Metals Magnifier... →

Untrained workers still entrusted with costly equipment

5th April 2013 South Africa lacks the skilled labour required to operate capital equipment machines safely and efficiently and construction companies often do not take the time to provide the necessary training before entrusting costly equipment to unskilled and untrained labour, says capital equipment supplier... →

New wheel loader range launched

5th April 2013 Earth moving equipment manufacturer Doosan South Africa, part of the Invicta Group, launched the third wheel loader in its DLA range, the DL250A, at Intermat International, an equipment and technologies exhibition for construction and materials industries in Paris, France. The company launched a... →

Demand not meeting supply capacity

5th April 2013 It is critical for the sustainability of South Africa’s capital equipment suppliers that demand for equipment from the construction industry, which decreased in the last quarter of 2012, recovers rapidly, states financial service provider WesBank corporate division GM Gerald Burton. →

Equipment combination caters to trending crushing equipment acquisition

5th April 2013 A preference for buying crushing equipment to crush materials on site instead of renting or sourcing materials for projects from suppliers is an emerging trend among some construction companies, says capital equipment provider High Power Equipment (HPE) Africa. The company offers time and cost... →

More companies opting for internal training to combat skills shortage

5th April 2013 More than sixty per cent of all capital equipment-related accidents are the result of inadequate training, which companies can combat by introducing training strategies that allow the constant monitoring and upskilling of staff, states training provider Alusani Skills & Training Network... →

Company assists in developing rural areas

5th April 2013 Concrete, brick, block and paving machinery manufacturer Pan Mixers South Africa (PMSA) states that it is adding value to government’s Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) through its extensive range of capital equipment machinery and support services, which cater to rural areas in... →

Housing project at copper mine on budget and on time

29th March 2013 Construction company African Modular Building Solutions reports that it aims to complete a housing project for mining company First Quantum Minerals’ Kanshansi mine, by March 25, adding that the project is on budget and on time. The Kansanshi mine, the largest copper mine in Africa, is 80% owned... →

SA designed and manufactured flat pack space solution marketed

29th March 2013 Space solutions manufacturer Abacus Space Solutions launched the first 3m x 6m high volume, South African built flat pack accommodation product in January 2013. This product has been developed to address local mine-site accommodation concerns, such as integration to tight timelines for... →

Platinum miner aims to complete housing project by 2014

29th March 2013 Platinum miner Lonmin aims to complete its hostel conversion by 2014. The project, which forms part of the overall human settlement strategy of the company, will bring an end to the old style hostel compounds. To date, of a total of 128 blocks, 84 blocks have been converted and the remaining 44... →

Platinum miners continue to enrich the lives of their workers

29th March 2013 Following the success of platinum miner Impala Platinum’s (Implats’) Sunrise View housing project, in the north-eastern Rustenburg suburb of Boitekong, which entailed the provision of 1 700 housing units, the company launched the R40-million Springs housing project in January to establish 108... →

Hot-water system assists in energy savings on mine-site accommodation

29th March 2013 Renewable-energy solutions provider New Southern Energy reports that it has developed a large-scale hot-water system that is ideal for mine-site accommodation and it plans to aggressively target the mining industry this year, with two projects tendered for in the Western Cape and the North West.... →

Mine housing project successfully completed

29th March 2013 Building solutions company Speedspace successfully completed the construction of prefabricated accommodation and mobile office buildings for the Life of Mine project at mining company Kumba Iron Ore’s Kathu site, in the Northern Cape. The accommodation will house workers from the Sishen mine,... →

Road-pricing reform could ease congestion, lower ‘user pays’ temperature

22nd March 2013 The introduction of road-pricing reform is suggested by the University of Sydney’s Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies founding director, David Hensher, as a viable solution to the South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (Sanral’s) e-tolling woes. Sanral has been unsuccessful in... →

Declaring coal a strategic resource would not benefit South Africa’s economy – analyst

15th March 2013 Restricting coal exports will negatively affect South Africa’s economy and will hinder further investment in the sector, states mineral advisory firm XMP consulting senior coal analyst Xavier Prevost. His response is in reaction to Mineral Resource Minister Susan Shabangu’s statement in January... →

Coal petrography crucial to evaluate SA’s low-grade coal – SABS

15th March 2013 Owing to the over-exploitation of high-grade coals in South Africa’s main mining areas, coal petrography has become crucial in evaluating low-grade coals and their byproducts, according to the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). The benefits of coal testing are acknowledged in the South... →

Transnet coal-terminal development aims to be concluded by 2020

15th March 2013 As part of its aim to begin coal exports for emerging miners at its Richards Bay port, state-owned enterprise Transnet is nearing completion of the prefeasibility phase of the project’s development, which would be presented to its board in June for approval The project aims to provide export... →

Coal futures contract will help with coal price risk management

15th March 2013 Broking house London Commodity Brokers (LCB) and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) are drawing up plans for the future of thermal coal, which could be a game changer for the South African coal market and help the junior mining sector to compete on a level playing field, states LCB GM Bevan... →

Coal modelling tool dominates 90% of South African market

15th March 2013 Mining software provider Gemcom, which was acquired by Dassault Systèmes and now known as Geovia, states that it will continue to develop its Minex software to meet the cost, efficiency, productivity and risk challenges of the global mining industry, with version 6.2 of the software to be... →

Company introduces coal mining technology

15th March 2013 Unit process design and supply company MC Process Global introduced the Elgin Equipment Group (EEG) range of coal mining technologies onto the South African market at the end of last year and states that it has received a good response from the local coal industry. The EEG range is available... →

SA has the potential to become future coking-coal producer

15th March 2013 While South Africa is currently producing little coking coal, far more significant coking-coal production is expected within the next five years, states minerals industry consultant Venmyn Deloitte director Neil McKenna. A growing market for this fueling coal is anticipated internationally, as... →

SA has enough coal, but not enough infrastructure – KPMG

15th March 2013 Where high-quality coal was favoured by international markets in the past, the emergence of low-grade coal in international markets has become an evident trend, owing to high-grade resources being mined out. This has increased the competitiveness of the global coal market, allowing India and... →

Industry battling owing to lack of coal research laboratories and skills

15th March 2013 Ongoing coal-quality issues have forced State-owned power utility Eskom to undertake extensive research in coal because its power stations are grappling for coal, with highly variable qualities, from a variety of sources, which affects power station performance and electricity output, states... →

Alternative material available for compressor air-line installations in food industry

8th March 2013 Industrial project management and installation company Ocean 24 aims to introduce its PlomyClick piping solution onto the food and beverage market this month by demonstrating the product’s antibacterial advantages to manufacturers in the industry, states Ocean 24 project estimator Colin Rothery.... →

Mislabelling of seafood threatening sustainability

8th March 2013 The fraudulent labelling of fish products is a serious threat to global seafood markets, with 24% to 50% of species mislabelled, states Word Wide Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF-SA) manager of seafood-market transformation and the sustainable fisheries programme John Duncan. This not only has... →

Local wine exports reached record high in 2012

8th March 2013 South Africa is anticipating a grape crop of more than 1.3-million tons for 2013 – a record in the wine industry's history. In addition, the country’s wine exports reached a record of 417-million litres in 2012, up 17% from 2011. The outlook for the South African wine industry remains positive,... →

Virtual reality element to be launched with AB7

8th March 2013 A virtual-reality element will be included at this year’s Africa’s Big Seven (AB7) show, the largest food and beverage trade show on the continent, allowing exhibitors and visitors to participate virtually, in real time, from anywhere in the world. AB7 is to be enhanced virtually from the... →

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