Carina Borralho

https://staging1.creamermedia.com/

Carina Borralho

Carina Borralho is a former Reporter for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

Tel: +2711 622 3744

Email: newsdesk@engineeringnews.co.za

Summit will address coal conversion potential in India

25th October 2013 The World CTX 2013 Summit, which will be held in Mumbai and Jamnagar in India, from December 2 to 4, will feature a practise-based programme on coal and petroleum coke (petcoke) projects worldwide and in India, feedback from commercial coal operations, technological news, economic assessments and... →

Inconsistent resource reporting in coal industry

25th October 2013 Technical and economic assessment group Venmyn Deloitte is finding the reporting of coal resources in the minerals industry, particularly within the South African and Australian mineral industries, inconsistent. Venmyn Deloitte says that some coal companies report on gross tonnes in-situ (GTIS)... →

Steel merchant expands in Gauteng

11th October 2013 South African steel distributor BSi Steel’s reports that its service centre has acquired a second laser profile cutter for its Dunswart factory, in Gauteng, owing to increased demand for laser-cut steel. The new laser machine will take up the extra demand for laser-cut product. “This demand,... →

Nearly 5 000 leaks found

11th October 2013 Engineering and contracting firm Bosch Munitech has located 4 497 leaks in 3 395 km of pipe reticulation, which it surveyed for eThekwini Water and Sanitation (EWS), after being awarded a R7.5-million leak-detection project that will result in the company surveying about 5 000 km of water mains... →

Stakeholder management key to sustainability

11th October 2013 Independent consultancy The Narrative Lab is finishing a two-year study into stakeholder engagement regarding the water management of the Wilderness and Swartvlei lake systems, in the Wilderness section of the Garden Route National Park, on the southern Cape coast of South Africa. The final... →

Need to adapt to growing water demands

11th October 2013 A large portion of South Africa’s water infrastructure has fallen into a state of disrepair and many of the facilities are being operated at much higher capacities than the original design intended, water management company Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies South Africa tells Engineering... →

Seychelles water supply study under way

11th October 2013 To address the Seychelles islands water supply challenge, owing to irregular rainfall and longer dry periods, South African consulting engineering firm Gibb, in partnership with Gibb Mauritius, is conducting a feasibility study to increase the storage capacity of the existing La Gogue dam... →

Energy efficiency influencing water developments

11th October 2013 These days there is a high awareness of energy efficiency in society, which is influencing new developments and upgrades in water technology, says South African research funder the Water Research Commission (WRC). “Greater emphasis is being placed on using energy efficient equipment, such as... →

PAYING THE PRICE The Water Research Commission notes that energy will in future remain a high-cost item for municipalities and utilities, which operate and maintain water and wastewater processes

Supplier of flameproof equipment constantly investing in new technology

4th October 2013 Underground and surface vehicle safety equipment suppliers John Ratcliffe GM Andre Robberts tells Mining Weekly that the company spends about 10% of its turnover on the research and development (R&D) of new explosion-protection and flameproof products. The company manufactures cameras, which are... →

US company brings fire protection systems to SA

4th October 2013 Global producer of mechanical pipe-joining and fire protection systems Victaulic tells Mining Weekly that its full range of fire protection products from the US is available in South Africa. The company specialises in grooved piping systems that combine fitness for purpose with ease of installation. →

Health and safety compliance awareness needed

20th September 2013 Health and safety compliance awareness and training and personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions are clearly needed by South African companies, local health and safety company Safety Solutions Africa tells Engineering News. This is evident from the feedback the company received from... →

No LTIs at treatment plants for three years

20th September 2013 Aveng Group’s operating group, Aveng Water, tells Engineering News that two of its plants have been operating for three years without a lost-time injury (LTI). This covers the operation and maintenance teams at the Erongo Desalination Plant (EDP), in Namibia, and the Optimum Coal Water... →

Dangers of lead in paint highlighted

20th September 2013 The South African Paint Manufacturing Association (Sapma) is focusing on eliminating hazardous lead content in paint. Sapma executive director Deryck Spence says lead is commonly used in paint production as a facilitator of quick-drying paint, to prevent rust in industrial applications and as a... →

Marine vessel repair comany adopts TRIR

20th September 2013 Turnkey ship repair solutions provider DCD Marine Cape Town adopted the total recordable incidence rate (TRIR) in January to identify minor health and safety issues, which pre-empts them becoming serious incidents, as the company strives for a zero incident rate. Marine vessel repairs and... →

Construction sector sees hike in road accidents

20th September 2013 South African road accidents in the construction sector are increasing, according to insurance company Federated Employers Mutual (FEM) MD Thelma Pugh and industry body Master Builders Association North (MBA North) construction health and safety manager Doug Michell. FEM, which deals with medical... →

Photo by Duane Daws
ROAD SAFETY CONCERN The Master Builders Association North is questioning the mindset and culture in South Africa that makes it acceptable to have so many road incidents

Computerised health and safety training proving successful in SA

20th September 2013 Computer software designed specifically for health and safety training in various real-life environments is suitable for any industry and is achieving positive results in South Africa and worldwide, video and multimedia production company The Boiler Room tells Engineering News. “The company has... →

Aerospace centre plans to expand human capital development support

13th September 2013 The National Aerospace Centre (NAC) reports that it is planning to expand its skills development programmes by deploying them at more universities throughout South Africa to ensure the growth of skills development in the industry. NAC acting director Philip Haupt says the centre plans to... →

UAVs greatly benefit local industry

13th September 2013 Understanding the vast benefits of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology is a strategic priority for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), as it is proving to have many applications within society worldwide. “As a result, UAV research is being done through a joint effort... →

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENTUAVs can provide significant collateral surveillance capability to support among many roles, the anti-rhino poaching efforts in South Africa

UAVs may lead to fewer pilots in future

13th September 2013 Although unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have the greatest potential to grow the South African aerospace industry, Southern African Women In Aviation (SAWIA) pilot Amanda Kandawire says the technology may reduce demand for pilots in future. “I am not sure whether I accept UAVs in the industry... →

Defence technology supplier explores benefits of UAVs

13th September 2013 Defence, security and technology systems company BAE Systems says unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are increasing within the defence industry in South Africa and worldwide. In Massachusetts, in the US, BAE Systems has introduced one of the smallest multispectral sensors available for unmanned... →

Radar technology improves ore-detection capabilities

6th September 2013 Mining activities machinery, equipment and accessories supplier the DOVE Group reports that its newest multisensor radar detector – the DOVE DSD X6000 – can locate ore veins and precious stones or metals, as well as underground tunnels and anomalies, as it is 16 times more sensitive than previous... →

Monitoring system for mill liner market

6th September 2013 Mining industry products and services supplier Multotec reports that its Hawkeye monitoring system, which monitors the life cycle of mill liners, has been met with great enthusiasm by the company’s customers. In the past customers have encountered problems with monitoring the life cycle of mill... →

Platinum group considers future mine mechanisation

6th September 2013 Platinum mining, refining and marketing company Impala Platinum (Implats) tells Mining Weekly that it is investigating the mechanisation of mining activities as a sustainable way to continue mining operations in the future. The company, which produced 25% of the world’s platinum in 2012, reports... →

Canadian company reports growth in magnesium, lithium and rare earths

6th September 2013 Canada-based integrated engineering, managing and planning company TRU Group, which serves the mining and manufacturing industries, reports that the steady global economic recovery will provide some sustenance for the production and consumption of niche metals such as magnesium, lithium and rare... →

Mining services company expands service offerings to ensure growth

6th September 2013 South African-owned service specialist to the mining, smelting and mineral processing company Dickinson Group reports that while the core of its business will remain in the mining, metals smelting and minerals processing industry, it is diversifying into sub-Saharan Africa, to ensure continued... →

Company’s trailer expo gives customers a voice

23rd August 2013 An exhibition displaying 65 trailers, of which 15 were different derivatives and many were new designs, was held in July to demonstrate Alf Finn Road Industrial Trailers’ (Afrit’s) ability to deliver products to suit specific customer requirements. “This event was different from others as it... →

Fuel monitoring system prevents fuel theft

23rd August 2013 Measuring vehicle fuel-tank levels using the “Tank-I” system has proven to be a successful solution, as it enables fleet operators to monitor, manage and, ultimately, protect their fuel, says process control instrumentation and industrial electronics company Instrotech. “With the ever-escalating... →

Diesel service centre invests in new technology

23rd August 2013 Over the last three years, a significant percentage of Reef Fuel Injection (RFI) Services’ budget allocated to investments has been spent on acquiring new technology to increase its competitiveness. The Germiston-based company, which is the accredited service and warranty centre to diesel fuel... →

Larger equipment trending

23rd August 2013 Manufacturer of specialised heavy-haul trailers and transportation equipment Talbert Manufacturing president Andy Tanner tells Engineering News that one of the latest trends and technological advances in the trailer and transportation industry is the manufacturing of larger equipment. To increase... →

AARON HICKMANA quality product produced on the shop floor drives the success of a business

US company brings lightweight truck side skirt to SA

23rd August 2013 US-based trailer aerokits company Freight Wing plans to launch its range of aerokits in South Africa with its local partner, designer and manufacturer of fibreglass refrigerated and dry freight vehicles Serco, following its success in the US market where it has supplied in excess of 100 000... →

CrC plates successfully used in mining industry

16th August 2013 Manufacturers and suppliers of chromium carbide (CrC) liners and components Rio-Carb reports that its new 6 mm (3/3) CrC wear resistance liner plates are proving to be successful in various parts of the mining sector. “The plates have been successfully used in cyclones, chutes, hopers, square-... →

Display technology supplied to global logistics company

16th August 2013 South African manufacturer of display technologies PVision has collaborated with Shellard Media to complete the installation of display screens and supporting technology worth R738 000 at global logistics giant DHL’s quality-control centre, at its Johannesburg headquarters. “The DHL... →

Modern monitoring technology reduces theft

16th August 2013 Technology which allows for the extreme compression of video footage, enables transportation companies to remotely view live footage from vehicles in transit, ensuring reduced response times to various situations such as hijacking, theft, and improper following of operator policies and... →

IT solutions integral to success of logistics industry

16th August 2013 Information technology (IT) is a central part of the successful supply chain of organisations in South Africa’s logistics industry, which is worth more than R3-billion a year, logistics software solutions provider Dovetail tells Engineering News. “IT solutions have enabled logistics providers to... →

LOGISTICS IN MOTION It is estimated that transport accounts for between 40% to 50% of South Africa’s logistics costs, with road transport still carrying the bulk of the freight volume

Chamber of Mines speaks positively about gold wage negotiations

2nd August 2013 The Chamber of Mines (CoM) is approaching the gold wage negotiations with a positive and constructive attitude, senior executive of employment relations Dr Elize Strydom tells Mining Weekly, adding that the prenegotiation workshop, held on July 8, was productive and constructive. The gold wage... →

Krugerrand investment in volatile gold period

2nd August 2013 Financial services provider Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) commodities product structurer Ebrahim Patel tells Mining Weekly that economic changes have had an impact on the viability of the Krugerrand. “A Krugerrand derives its value primarily from the internationally quoted price of gold in dollars,... →

Investment in Krugerrands growing

2nd August 2013 First National Bank (FNB) reports that investors worldwide are showing a positive response to investing in gold Krugerrands. The partnership with Rand Merchant Bank Commodities Division, presented FNB with an opportunity to sell Krugerrand coins to its customers through their online banking... →

Laser technology solutions to improve safety at gold mines

2nd August 2013 Laser scanning solutions developer 3D Laser Mapping reports that its high-tech laser monitoring SiteMonitor system, which supports mine survey activities, is ideal for improving safety at mining operations. It adds that it supplied gold mining giant AngloGold Ashanti with a monitoring system to... →

South African gold mining sector experiences volatility

2nd August 2013 With wage talks looming over the gold industry, analysts say that the South African government is steeling itself for a battle with local unions that are demanding wage increases of up to 100%, even after mines have stated that they cannot afford to pay these wage increases. Analysts say that if... →

Gold mining turnkey plant supplier expands into Africa

2nd August 2013 Despite the volatility of the gold mining industry having a negative effect on industry players, it has created business opportunities for the company, turnkey mineral process plants, equipment and engineering services supplier Manhattan Corporation CEO Michael Pouroullis tells Mining Weekly He... →

Gold mining affects mineworkers’ health

2nd August 2013 Health and safety company Boletshe Trading Enterprise, a 100% black-owned outfit, states that the gold mining industry may cause health hazards for mineworkers and its surrounding communities, as a result of the short-term effects of gold mining exposure. Boletshe Trading Enterprise principal... →

About

Engineering News is a product of Creamer Media.
www.creamermedia.co.za

Other Creamer Media Products include:
Mining Weekly
Research Channel Africa
Polity

Newsletters

Sign up for our FREE daily email newsletter

Receive daily sector news alerts

More

Subscriptions

We offer a variety of subscriptions to our Magazine, Website, PDF Reports and our photo library.

Subscriptions are available via the Creamer Media Store.

View store

Advertise

Advertising on Engineering News is an effective way to build and consolidate a company's profile among clients and prospective clients. Email advertising@creamermedia.co.za

View options

Subscribe