Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

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Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Theresa Bhowan-Rajah is a Creamer Media Reporter for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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Industrial symbiosis makes Vision 2030 viable

27th September 2019 The National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC-SA), a division of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, tells Engineering News that its industrial symbiosis programme is a great contributor to the initiative to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030 in South Africa. →

Freight challenges create import-export difficulties

13th September 2019 South Africa is facing many challenges, but those in freight logistics are among the most serious, says industry association South African Association of Freight Forwarders national maritime consultant Dave Watts. →

Laser technology expands company’s service offerings

13th September 2019 Coating technology specialist Thermaspray has recently launched and installed its new laser cladding system, which has broadened the scope of the industries it serves. →

LASER PRECISION Thermaspray’s laser cladding system was launched at its Olifantsfontien facility

CSIR calls for proposals from the public to use its photonics facility

13th September 2019 The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is calling for proposals from anyone who wishes to turn a demonstrated idea into a working prototype using the photonics prototyping facility at the CSIR, in Pretoria. →

PHOTONIC TECHNOLOGY The photonic prototyping facility was designed for individuals or organisations who wish to design photonics products

Partnership provides value to fabrication industry

13th September 2019 Local nitrogen generator manufacturer NitraLife’s partnership with Swiss steel processing original-equipment manufacturer Bystronic is adding significant value to end-user customers in the fabrication sector. →

NITROGEN GENERATION The NitraCut system was specifically designed for the laser cutting market

Acquisition benefits cutting equipment supplier company

13th September 2019 Taking over plasma and large format laser equipment supplier Messer Cutting Systems’ South African operations has enabled local capital equipment and consumables supplier First Cut to access new products and expand its offering. →

HIGH-QUALITY ELECTRODES First Cut ensures that South African fabricators can buy high-quality Messer electrodes at a very reasonable price

Bright horizons for investors, Zimbabwe diamond industry

6th September 2019 Russian diamond miner Alrosa says one of the motivations behind signing the $12-million joint venture (JV) agreement with national diamond miner Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) is to develop cooperation between Alrosa and its Zimbabwean partners and increase Alrosa’s presence in... →

MINING EXPLORATION Russian diamond miner Alrosa aims to develop cooperation with its Zimbabwean partners

Power supply hampering Zimbabwe mining

6th September 2019 Despite experiencing growth last year, intermittent power supply and a lack of new foreign direct investment (FDI) are the main causes of the Zimbabwe mining sector’s declining performance, says specialist strategy and communications consultancy Africa Practice mining sector lead Rishon Chimboza. →

RISHON CHIMBOZA Zimbabwe needs to demonstrate that it is ready for investment when these investments start coming in

Multiple factors prompt amendment of Zim law

6th September 2019 The announcement of the intention to repeal the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act by the Zimbabwe government in March 2019 was driven by various factors, including investor, political and legal motivations, global law practice and legal services provider Eversheds Sutherland tells... →

EMMERSON MNANGAGWA Calls for the indigenisation law to be repealed have been prevalent since President Emmerson Mnangagwa came into office

Mining sector is Zimbabwe’s greatest hope

6th September 2019 The optimism following the ousting of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was short-lived, with the realisation that it would not result in substantial change in the short term, or immediate return of foreign investment to Zimbabwe. This also came with the realisation that the once-healthy... →

WARREN BEECH Radical change in Zimbabwe’s mining laws will facilitate a thriving mining sector

Currency crisis, mining policy uncertainty crippling economy

6th September 2019 While investor sentiment toward Zimbabwe is expected to improve, the country faces yet another economic crisis in the form a currency crisis that could deter investors who have had their interest in the country piqued recently, law firm Webber Wentzel tells Mining Weekly. “The indigenisation law,... →

BRUCE DICKINSON There has been greater investment interest over the past 12 to 18 months, with less risk averse investors remaining positive about the prospects that Zimbabwe has to offer

Recovered grade a key focus for Caledonia

6th September 2019 With the expansion of gold miner Caledonia Mining Corporation’s operations, and its intention to increase its stake at its Blanket gold mine, in Zimbabwe, the company aims to focus on obtaining a higher recovered grade. →

SINKING SUCCESS Caledonia has completed its shaft sinking project at Blanket’s Central shaft

Alternative methods for emissions control created

23rd August 2019 Owing to stringent emission regulations regarding the quality of fuel supplied in South Africa, diesel and alternative fuel engines supplier Cummins South Africa offers engine after-treatment in conjunction with Euro 5 emission engines used in trucks and buses. →

INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY Cummins has been using Euro 5 technology since 2010 and Euro 6 technology since 2014

Event creates platform for transport service providers

23rd August 2019 Automotive corporation and Southern African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) member Daimler Trucks and Buses Southern Africa (DTBSA) exhibited and displayed its retail marketing campaign at the Saboa Conference and Exhibition that was held on July 31 and August 1. →

Saboa event discusses national industry, creates brand awareness

23rd August 2019 Industry association the Southern African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) hosted its annual conference and exhibition on July 31 and August 1, during which exhibitors promoted new innovations and technologies, and networked with fleet operators and end-users. →

SHOWCASING EVENT Iveco’s focus on safety was highlighted with the launch of its after-market rollover kit

Supplier progresses tech advancements

16th August 2019 Chemical reagents supplier and distributor Axis House has made advancements in projects pertaining to base metals, platinum group metals and gold ores. Axis House supplies a large quantity of flotation collectors, which are used to separate minerals from waste rock, to Zambia and the Democratic... →

LATEST ADVANCEMENTS Axis House supplies large quantities of flotation collectors which are used in key regions with large base metal reserves

Cobalt downward trend continues

16th August 2019 Despite cobalt’s continued downward trend, with its being reduced in cathodes in energy storage, the general sentiment is that the demand for the commodity will exceed supply, says commodities expert Core Consultants. “However, there is currently an oversupply in the hydroxide market, which leads... →

CHARGING UP? Cobalt prices are affected by a slower than expected ramp-up of electric vehicles

Chinese legislation impacting on copper market

16th August 2019 The biggest challenge that the copper market is facing is the Chinese restriction on copper scrap, international commodities consultancy Core Consultants tells Mining Weekly. “There is a reclassification of Category 6 copper scrap to a ‘restricted import good’ under the Chinese import... →

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SPIRALING DOWN The copper quota for this year is expected to be less than the amount of scrap imported during 2018

Policy certainty to create investment and opportunity

2nd August 2019 The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) Amendment Bill, which was expected to be presented before Cabinet will now, as requested by the industry, be separately presented as the Petroleum Development Bill and should, if the final terms are commercially attractive, encourage... →

NIALL KRAMER South Africa has the potential to be the next big frontier in oil and gas

Oil prices to increase projects for shipyard

2nd August 2019 The upturn in oil prices is apparent, as shipyard and ship repair company Elgin Brown and Hamer (EBH) Namibia’s shipyard is currently full to capacity, with predictions that the next six months are going to be extremely busy for the shipyard. →

A GRADE The welding done on ships and rigs is inspected by an internationally certified third party which guarantees the quality of the work

Training services expand in tight spaces

26th July 2019 Pending approval from the skills education and training authority, industrial rope access company and work at height trainer Skyriders Access Specialists will launch its rope access confined-space course. →

TIGHT SQUEEZE The rope access confined-space course is not limited to those working in confined spaces

College bridging the gap in artisan training

26th July 2019 Artisan and mining skills training college Colliery Training College (CTC), in Witbank, Mpumalanga has systems in place to bridge the current skills gap in South Africa. →

JOHAN VENTER Future artisans will be equipped with far more technological skills

Institute increases training, opens doors to public

26th July 2019 Materials testing and materials sector training facility Cermalab intends to open its training courses to the public next year and has started to expand its training institute to offer a variety of courses. →

HARD AT WORK The Institute for Ceramic Education was established in 2018 to cater to the significant demand for training in the ceramics industry

Training institute creates learner support initiatives

26th July 2019 Technical skills training provider Artisan Training Institute (ATI) is creating new initiatives and expanding on existing initiatives to develop the local artisan training industry in terms of skills development and gender composition. →

MANDISA SOWAZI AND SEAN JONES ATI focuses on quality training by hiring experienced professionals as trainers and educators

Economy challenges construction equipment industry

19th July 2019 The local construction and mining equipment industry is facing a number of challenges, owing to economic changes, a lack of projects and a downsizing of construction companies because of disinvestment, says industry body the Construction and Mining Equipment Suppliers’ Association (Conmesa). →

Plant expansions, investment drive mine growth

19th July 2019 Mozambique-focused titanium minerals producer Kenmare Resources plc has invested in three internal growth projects for its Moma mine, the world’s largest titanium minerals deposit, in order to increase its annual ilmenite production by approximately 20%. The miner benefits from relatively fixed... →

HARD AT WORK The processing capacity of WCP B has been increased by 20%

Mining construction using safe, quality materials

19th July 2019 With the extensive range of fully serrated, multi-directional non-slip floor gratings, stair treads and safety handrails that manufacturer Vital Engineering supplies, the company is involved in several projects where it supplies mines with mild steel, galvanised steel and stainless-steel products... →

SECURE STEPS Vital’s range of floor gratings reduces the potential for accidents caused by slippage

Project involvement increasing for contractor

19th July 2019 Mining contractor Moolmans is showcasing its shaft-sinking and access development capacities at the Platreef platinum project, in the North West, with Shaft 1 close to the planned shaft bottom, at 982 m below the surface. →

PROJECT UNDERWAY The expected completion of Shaft 1 sinking at Platreef is July 2020

Versatility of Steel Putty increases

5th July 2019 Domestic and industrial use of adhesives supplier Pratley Steel Putty’s eponymous epoxy filler continue to increase, especially among motor spares companies, owing to its versatily. →

MARK BELL Pratley Steel Putty has extensive machining ability

Institute implements changes for inclusivity, diversity

5th July 2019 The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) is following a diverse and inclusive approach in the steel industry as it promotes the importance of women working in steel, as well as younger people joining the sector. →

NEW ON BOARD Newly elected chairperson, Nicolette Skjoldhammer with CEO Paolo Trinchero and board member Tebogo Raaleka

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