Kimberley Smuts

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Kimberley Smuts

Kimberley Smuts is a Creamer Media Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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Rope access specialist successfully repairs stainless steel capping

23rd October 2015 In May this year rope access specialists Skyriders successfully repaired the stainless steel coronal capping on the tip of a 106-m-high smokestack located at a copper mine in, Phalaborwa, Limpopo. Skyriders marketing manager Mike Zinn explains that a vast amount of corrosive gasses comes out of... →

Stainless steel air motors ensure safe processing of foodstuffs

23rd October 2015 Air motors, automation, screwdriving technology and air tools supplier Deprag Schulz is focused on improving its range of pneumatic motors, as companies are becoming increasingly reliant on automation and preprocessing, as a result of rising costs. Deprag notes that, even in the food industry,... →

SAFE PROCESSING ENSURED High-quality stainless steel air vane motors are especially suited to automated production processes

Stainless steel producer orders tube-bending machine from specialist

23rd October 2015 Intelligent tube technology specialist Unison last month received its first order for an all-electric computer numerically controlled (CNC) tube-bending machine, just five weeks after opening. The order was placed by industrial precision metal fabricator Byers Precision Fabricators (Byers) for a... →

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STAINLESS STEEL COMPONENTS Byers produces components and assemblies mainly manufactured from stainless steel

Stainless steel manufacturer orders cold-rolling mill

23rd October 2015 Global systems provider for the metallurgical industry SMS Group has been contracted to supply a 20-roll cold rolling mill and a bright annealing line to US-based stainless steel company North American Stainless (NAS), a subsidiary of Spain-based stainless steel manufacturer Acerinox Group. NAS... →

COLD ROLLING MILL ORDERED SMS Group has been contracted to supply a 20-roll cold rolling mill and a bright annealing line to US-based stainless steel company North American Stainless

Steel materials designer introduces BLDRmetal powders for 3D printing

23rd October 2015 Nano-structured steel materials designer NanoSteel last month introduced the company’s first powders designed for a binder jet three-dimensional (3D) printing process, showcasing the company’s initial commercial application in additive manufacturing. The BLDRmetal J-10 and BLDRmetal J-11 powders... →

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EQUIVALENT RESISTANCE OF STAINLESS STEEL NanoSteel developed the capability to print a security tool, which is being used by a global avionics company to remove and replace aircraft panels

Stainless steel fabricator completes malting plant installation

23rd October 2015 Stainless steel solutions provider Styria Stainless Steel will complete its installation of tanks, kilns and germination beds at a South African malting plant, in Gauteng by December, the company tells Engineering News. Styria’s manufacturing and supply contract for the malting plant comprises 20... →

STEEPING TANKS Styria has a potential future project lined up in Democratic Republic of Congo as well as various small projects around South Africa

Mineral exploration company to start drilling campaign

9th October 2015 ASX-listed mineral exploration and development company Strandline Resources will start a major drilling campaign in Tanzania once its acquisition of public Australian exploration company Jacana Minerals Tanzania has been completed, Strandline Resources tells Mining Weekly. The acquisition is... →

DRILLING CAMPAIGN TO BEGIN Strandline Resources will start a major drilling campaign in Tanzania once its acquisition of public Australian exploration company Jacana Minerals Tanzania has been completed

Coal-to-power DFS to be completed by year-end

9th October 2015 Tanzania-based minerals exploration and development company Kibo Mining will complete the integrated mining and power definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Mbeya coal-to-power project (MCPP) by the end of the year, provided there are no unexpected delays, the company says. Kibo completed the... →

DFS UNDERWAY Kibo Mining will complete the integrated mining and power definitive feasibility study DFS for its Mbeya coal-to-power project by the end of the year

Rare earths BFS to be completed in 2016

9th October 2015 ASX-listed exploration company Peak Resources aims to complete the bankable feasibility study (BFS) for its Ngualla project, in Tanzania, by the end of 2016 to allow for a final development decision to be made in 2017. The Ngualla project hosts one of the world’s highest-grade undeveloped... →

NGUALLA HILL Peak Resources aims to complete the bankable feasibility study for its Ngualla project, in Tanzania, by the end of 2016

Demand for crushing and milling equipment increases following acquisition

2nd October 2015 Following Weir Minerals’ acquisition of crushing and separation equipment original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Trio Engineered Products in October last year, the first load of containers carrying the range of Trio crushing and separation equipment stock arrived in South Africa last month, says... →

DEMAND INCREASE Weir Minerals Africa now offers a wide range of crushing and separation equipment

Low-grade, high-tonnage challenge significant

2nd October 2015 Multinational corporation ThyssenKrupp notes that the low-grade, high-tonnage challenge is the most significant hurdle the mining industry is facing in relation to the comminution process. The company explains that most of the higher-grade orebodies have been mined, requiring the processing of... →

INCREASED EFFICIENCY ThyssenKrupp is focusing on service and process optimisation amid low commodity prices

Company presents wear solutions for trommel screens

2nd October 2015 Preventative maintenance is key in ensuring the longevity of trommel screens, says mineral processing equipment and solutions provider Multotec. The company adds that the high wear rates of the screen media, as a result of the high peripheral speed of the trommel screen itself, are a significant... →

ANTHONY YELL We have supplied mill and scrubber trommel screens to the four corners of the earth

New range of tangential face milling cutters and inserts launched

2nd October 2015 Tooling manufacturer Dormer Pramet launched its new range of tangential face milling cutters and inserts for heavy roughing in April this year. “Sales figures have constantly increased since the launch of this product range. We have positive results in many countries, especially Germany, Czech... →

NEW RANGE The tangential mounting of the new robust double-sided inserts, which ensures rigid clamping, is an important addition to Pramet brand’s wide assortment of milling products for heavy machining

Crushing and screening specialist launches new triple-deck screen

2nd October 2015 South African crushing and screening specialist Pilot Crushtec International aims to start manufacturing the production version of its DynamiTrac TDH6118 triple-deck screen in the last quarter of the year, the company says. In explaining the purpose for which the DynamiTrac is intended, Pilot... →

LAUNCHED FOR TESTING The track mounted, mobile triple-shaft, triple-deck horizontal screen is designed to produce as many as four products simultaneously

Customised screens becoming the preferred equipment

2nd October 2015 Specialist vibrating equipment manufacturer and supplier Joest’s screens are customised to match the metallurgical requirements of a client’s processes and the associated mechanical duty, as part of the company’s ‘Engineered Solutions’ approach aimed at supplying clients with a total solution.... →

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT A Joest vibrating screen in a gold application in Namibia

Cost-effective equipment still valued

2nd October 2015 Despite the downward commodity pricing cycle making operating conditions increasingly challenging in the African mining sector, screen and vibrating equipment solutions supplier Aury Africa has sold a considerable amount of jaw and cone crushers to operations located across South Africa and... →

PE JAW CRUSHER Aury Africa's goal is to provide the best innovative screening and vibrating equipment solutions and services to the African mining market

New mill liner increases productivity

2nd October 2015 Abrasion- and wear-resistant products and services provider for the mining industry Tega Industries South Africa announced in June that large-scale testing on its easy-to-fit new combination mill liners has been completed. The mill liners were designed to increase productivity on large mills and... →

COMBILINER MILL LINER The Combiliner is a composite liner that uses an upper layer of impact- and abrasion-resistant metal that is bonded onto a lower rubber matrix for easy and secure fitting to the mill

Comminution pilot projects successfully completed

2nd October 2015 Crushing and milling equipment developer Energy and Densification Systems (EDS) completed pilot projects in the cement and chrome industries in June this year where it successfully implemented its Multishaft Mill. The EDS Multishaft Mill can be applied in a wide variety of industry sectors,... →

EDS MULTISHAFT MILL The EDS Multishaft Mill can be applied in a wide variety of industry sectors, including mining, waste management, construction, environmental rehabilitation, agriculture and general milling. The mill is currently available in 10, 6 and 4 shaft models

Distribution enclosures comply with international standards

18th September 2015 International electrical and digital building infrastructure specialist Legrand last month announced that its range of XL³ modular power distribution enclosures comply with the new IEC 61439 standards, which replaced the previous IEC 60439 standards. The XL³ cabinets and enclosures are used for... →

XL3 POWER DISTRIBUTION ENCLOSURE The XL³ cabinets and enclosures are used for power distribution sites that have a capacity of between 160 A and 6 300 A

Welding industry growth relies on skills development

11th September 2015 The biggest potential driver of growth in the local welding industry lies in skills development, says nonprofit technical organisation the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW). SAIW president Morris Maroga says one of the biggest challenges facing the local industry is the importing of... →

WELDING INSPECTION The biggest potential driver of growth in the local welding industry lies in skills development

SAIW welding inspectors programme a proven success

11th September 2015 Nonprofit technical organisation the Southern African Institute of Welding’s (SAIW’s) Welding Inspector programme has been a success locally and internationally, says the institute, which regards the course as one of its most significant achievements to date. The Welding Inspector suite of... →

TRAINING PROGRAMMES THRIVE There is global demand for SAIW's Welding Inspector qualification

Hydra-Arc Group wins SAIW gold medal

11th September 2015 Project services corporation Hydra-Arc Group is this year’s winner of the South African Institute of Welding (SAIW) gold medal. Hydra-Arc consists of associated companies that operate primarily in the petrochemical, construction, mining and power generation industries and water storage solutions.... →

SKYHILL FABRICATION FACILITY, SECUNDA Project services corporation Hydra-Arc Group is this year’s winner of the SAIW gold medal

SAIW Foundation provides career opportunities in welding sector

11th September 2015 The first ever group of trainees brought to nonprofit technical organisation Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) for training by the SAIW Foundation is doing well, says SAIW executive director Sean Blake. “Each learner has shown a commendable enthusiasm and dedication and their progress... →

SAIW FOUNDATION STUDENTS The SAIW Foundation provides training to previously disadvantaged individuals

Combining operations for competitive edge

4th September 2015 Oil refining and marketing company Neste announced its decision to invest about €60-million in the Naantali production line last month. The investment pertains to the programme that was announced in October 2014, through which Neste will develop the refineries in Porvoo, on the southern coast of... →

COMPANY COMBINES OPERATIONS Oil refining and marketing company Neste announced its decision to invest about €60-million in the Naantali production line last month

Water treatment specialist services global oil refineries

4th September 2015 International water-treatment solutions specialist Degrémont, a subsidiary of France-based utility company Suez Environment, is committed to supplying sustainable, efficient and cost-effective water management services to the oil refinery and petrochemicals industry. The company supplies robust... →

CHENGDU PLANT SUCCESS Degrémont was commissioned to construct an industrial effluent treatment plant for PetroChina’s refinery in Chengdu, Sichuan province

Oil refinery’s planned maintenance completed

4th September 2015 South Africa’s second-largest oil refinery, Engen Refinery (Enref), in Durban, South Africa has undergone a planned maintenance outage that was completed last month. The outage started on July 9 and, on August 8, Enref’s mainstream units were fully online, while the remaining units underwent a... →

MAINTENANCE COMPLETE Engen Refinery underwent a planned maintenance outage that was completed last month

Chevron refinery completes planned maintenance and inspections

4th September 2015 Comprising a network of Caltex service stations and a refinery, as well as a sizeable supply and trading organisation, Chevron South Africa recently restarted production at its Milnerton-based refinery, in Cape Town, shortly after one if its most significant and successfully planned maintenance... →

MAINTENANCE INSPECTION COMPLETED Chevron South Africa recently restarted production at its Milnerton-based refinery, in Cape Town

Oil and gas expo aims to discuss and mitigate industry challenges

4th September 2015 International and African key decision-makers in the oil and gas industry have confirmed their attendance at the yearly Africa Oil & Gas Expo 2015, which will take place on September 8 and 9 at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg. They will discuss the latest developments and... →

YEARLY EVENT International and African key decision-makers in the oil and gas industry have confirmed their attendance at Africa Oil & Gas Expo 2015

Oil and gas company responds to industry and market demands

4th September 2015 French multinational integrated oil and gas company Total presented its French refining roadmap to employee representatives in April this year. The plan is designed to provide each Total refining site in France the means to resist the volatile business environment and perform profitably. Total... →

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LA MEDE OIL REFINERY, FRANCE Total will invest in upgrading the Donges refinery, in western France, and transforming the La Mède refinery, in southern France, to ensure they thrive going forward

Global expertise leveraged to service the liquid fuels and petrochemicals industries

4th September 2015 Having seen business potential in the refining and manufacture of liquid fuels and chemicals, ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions (TKIS) business development and sales GM Vishal Harichund tells Engineering News that TKIS South Africa (SA) can draw on the technology and expertise provided by the... →

THYSSENKRUPP, WILHELMSHAVEN, GERMANY ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa can draw on the technology and expertise provided by the global TKIS organisation’s specialist divisions

Technology provider to supply Malaysian refinery project

4th September 2015 Malaysia’s national oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) has selected international provider of advanced technologies, catalysts, adsorbents and services Axens as a technology provider for Petronas’s Refinery and Petrochemicals Integrated Development (Rapid) project in... →

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES Petronas has selected Axens as a technology provider for its Rapid project in Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia

Construction project aims to expand crude oil throughput

4th September 2015 International professional technical service providers Jacobs Engineering Group announced last month that it was selected by multinational oil and gas corporation ExxonMobil to perform engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for its crude flexibility engineering and... →

Caption: EXXONMOBIL OIL REFINERY Jacobs Engineering Group was selected by ExxonMobil to perform EPCM services for its crude flexibility engineering and construction project

Joint agreement finalised to modernise Assiut refinery in Egypt

4th September 2015 Engineering and construction project managers for the energy industry Technip Italy announced, in July, the finalization of a joint agreement with Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and Assiut Oil Refining Company (ASORC) for the modernisation project of the Assiut refinery located in... →

EGYPTIAN GENERAL PETROLEUM CORPORATED The investment has an estimated total value of $1.5-billion

Increasing demand for used commercial vehicles

21st August 2015 Obtaining well looked after and high-quality, second-hand commercial vehicles is the greatest challenge currently facing the commercial used-vehicles division of automotive manufacturer Hyundai Automotive South Africa, says commercial vehicle marketing director Stanley Anderson, who adds that... →

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SAVING WITH USED VEHICLES Customers have realised that if the correct used vehicle is found, more money can be saved

High-quality coating materials essential for conveying packaged food

21st August 2015 It is critical in modern food processes that only high-quality coating materials, suitable for packaged food conveying and direct contact with foodstuffs, are used to ensure hygienic, safe processing and efficient logistics, says engineering solutions provider Bearing Man Group (BMG) light... →

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Ammeraal Beltech's Peak range of PTFE and Silicone coated belts were developed for the food sector

Reinforced concrete preferred for construction of Ekurhuleni bus lanes

21st August 2015 As concrete is the preferred material for the new concrete bus lanes for the Ekurhuleni integrated rapid public transport network (IRPTN) currently under construction on Gauteng’s East Rand, cement and concrete industry body The Concrete Institute (TCI) has played an advisory role on site for... →

CONCRETE BUS LANES The Ekurhuleni integrated rapid public transport network is currently under construction on Gauteng’s East Rand

Proposal for goods vehicles regulations ongoing

21st August 2015 The Department of Transport (DoT) in April put forward a proposal to ban trucks exceeding 9 t from public roads during peak hours and hopes to implement the proposed regulations by the end of 2015. This elicited strong reaction from local businesses, says industry body the Johannesburg Chamber of... →

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BANNING HEAVY TRUCKS The Department of Transport hopes to implement its newly proposed regulations by the end of 2015

Trailer tracking solution eliminates the risk of theft

21st August 2015 Asset management solutions provider QCIC’s Qic-T12 trailer tracking solution eliminates the risk of theft and effectively optimises trailer use and performance, says QCIC director Brian McKenzie. "The Qic-T12 device is a rechargeable trailer tracking solution designed for management and stolen... →

TRAILER TRACKING SOLUTION The Qic-T12 device can be fitted to trailers, compressors, power generators and lighting plants, among other applications

New logistics process boosts operational efficiency

14th August 2015 SEW-Eurodrive Johannesburg has released its new standardisation of logistics and assembly processes (SLAP) system, which has enhanced the company’s operational efficiency by approximately 40%. “The system, which went live in March, was initially implemented at SEW-Eurodrive Germany. South Africa... →

GERD SEUFFERT The SLAP system ensures reduced stock capturing time as the process becomes more automated with the use of barcode scanners

Newly launched products improve conveyor safety

14th August 2015 Bulk materials handling solutions provider Martin Engineering launched two new products in January and February respectively – the Martin Roller Tracker (MRT) and Martin QB1 primary belt cleaner. Developed in South Africa, the MRT operates on reversing belts. It can continuously correct belt... →

THE MARTIN QB1 CLEANER The QB1 uses high-grade polyurethane and a unique tensioning mechanism that helps provide a cleaner belt and a longer blade life at a lower cost

Materials handling company perseveres amid industry decline

14th August 2015 Mining industry cost-cutting, as a result of low commodity prices, is having a knock-on effect in the materials handling industry, as capital spending is reduced and maintenance budgets are slashed, says bulk materials handling solutions provider Martin Engineering. In addition, many marginal... →

REDUCING CAPITAL SPEND Martin Engineering is mitigating industry challenges by providing clients with the best possible materials handling solutions that achieve short-term investment returns

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