Pimani Baloyi

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Pimani Baloyi

Pimani Baloyi is a former Creamer Media Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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Local underground ventilation solutions provider prioritises client relations

4th April 2014 Providing ventilation systems for mining companies with deep-level operations necessitates the understanding of every client’s specific needs, which can be attained through ongoing communication, says South African-founded and South Africa-based underground ventilation systems provider Terramin.... →

Ventilation event highlights energy optimisation at deep-level mines

4th April 2014 The energy efficiency of ventilation and cooling systems installed at deep-level mining operations will be a central theme of the tenth International Mine Ventilation Congress (IMVC), reports local organising committee (LOC) chairperson Frank von Glehn. The theme of this year's conference, which... →

Fracturing and automation a solution for deep-level mining challenges

4th April 2014 The deep-level mining sector is researching and piloting fracturing methods that could help mitigate the three main challenges facing deep-level operations – rock stability, ventilation and time wasted while travelling to mining areas – says research organisation the Council for Scientific and... →

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JEANNETTE MCGILL The deep-level mining sector is faced with the challenges of rock instability, the difficulty of installing ventilation systems and time wasted while travelling to the mining area

Underground comms system launched

4th April 2014 An Ethernet-capable underground communication system, which can ensure improved and dependable underground communication for deep-level mining operations, was introduced to the local mining industry in January, says mining equipment supplier Becker Mining South Africa. Becker Mining South Africa... →

Deep-level mineworkers need education to flourish

4th April 2014 Deep-level mining companies have to consider underground mineworkers’ desire to advance their careers and flourish in the industry, but should recognise that modern South African mineworkers’ life expectations for themselves and their families are not always realistic, says professional services... →

Recommendations to foster greener environments

28th March 2014 The international community could make several strides in averting the negative effects of climate change by following the recommendations of the Oxford Martin Commission (OMC) for Future Generations report on climate change, poverty, governance and disease, says South African Minister in the... →

Smaller businesses lack accurate information on green building

28th March 2014 South African small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) are not properly informed about measures that are required to create greener and energy efficient businesses, says facilities management company Servest. Servest Group COO Steve Wallbanks tells Engineering News that this is mostly... →

Access to funds a challenge limiting Joburg’s green environment initiatives

28th March 2014 The difficulties of accessing international financial assistance and meeting stringent borrowing conditions were a collective barrier to fully developing and rolling out climate change programmes for the City of Johannesburg, said city mayor Parks Tau at the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Summit... →

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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG The city is on its way to being one of the top ten greenest cities in Africa

Upgraded heavy minerals bulk materials handling feeder launched in SA

14th March 2014 As the exclusive sub-Saharan distributor for UK-based Samson Materials Handling, local bulk materials handling equipment distributor BLT South Africa (BLT SA) introduced a new Samson materials handling feeder to the region’s heavy minerals mining sector in January. BLT SA’s Samson Materials... →

Foreign demand makes local mineral sands project ‘extremely attractive’

14th March 2014 The global mineral sands sector having recently faced a significant increase in demand that it cannot match, coupled with the ever-increasing demand for zircon and rutile, has made South Africa’s newly established Tormin mineral sands mine, owned by Australia-based mineral sands company Mineral... →

ANDREW LASHBROOKE The Tormin project has the advantage of starting with a clean slate and not being constrained by legacy issues

Small-scale local farm develops relationship with Nigerian food market

7th March 2014 Free State-based cattle, maize and orchard farm Makolobane Farmers Enterprises founder Pitso Sekhoto tells Engineering News that a four-day Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) business trip to Nigeria from December 2 and 6, has provided an opportunity for South African farmers to help develop... →

PITSO SEKHOTO Makolobane farm is in communication with Nigerian business people about building feed factories in Nigeria

Food packaging industry to boost SA recycling capabilities

7th March 2014 The South African food packaging industry can make an enormous contribution to the country’s recycling capabilities and simultaneously grow its economy, packaging solutions provider Damax Sebenza Pack MD Brian Lovell tells Engineering News. He cites that at Damax Sebenza Pack’s 3 500 m2... →

Use of gas technology increasing in food preservation

7th March 2014 Atmospheric and speciality gas technology manufacturer Air Products South Africa says there has been an increase in the use of modified atmospheric packaging (MAP) – its gas-based food packaging technique. Air Products speciality gas sales manager Arthi Govender says this is because the South... →

Shortage of qualified specialists in SA food-testing industry

7th March 2014 The shortage of food testing specialists in South Africa is challenging, as food and beverage analytical services providers have to train their own food testers to ensure that they meet the required standards and can thoroughly analyse the nutritional elements of all food products, research... →

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FOOD TESTING South Africa is not producing enough food testing specialists

Warehouse chain investing in cost effective heating and cooling

14th February 2014 Local warehouse chain Makro has been investing in cost-effective ways of heating and cooling its warehouses and refrigeration systems, says store development manager Alan Walker. He adds that Makro introduced an initiative to construct “new generation stores” that would be designed for energy... →

First counterflow indirect evaporative cooling system installed at car dealership

14th February 2014 In a bid to contribute to energy conservation in South Africa, car manufacturer Ford has installed the first counter-flow indirect evaporative cooling system in the country at its Action Ford dealership, in Krugersdorp, says dealership dealer principal Hartogh Streicher. The system is functioning... →

JONATHAN SNOW There is a move towards energy efficient products

The use of heat pumps on the rise in South Africa

14th February 2014 There has been an upward swing in the use of heat pumps as a supplement to existing water heating systems in South African residential areas and commercial industries, says local heating and cooling solutions provider Fourways Airconditioning South Africa (SA). Company sales director Wil Jansen... →

Company’s HVAC products now available on three-dimensional software

14th February 2014 Mechanical pipe-joining systems manufacturer Victaulic has announced the availability of its full range of global piping systems and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) products in building information modelling three-dimension or 3D design software MagiCAD, which enables the... →

Insulation offers ecofriendly approach to heating and cooling

14th February 2014 Eco-friendly heating and cooling solutions provider Eco-Insulation says its passive approach to energy use – stopping heat from leaving and entering building spaces – is the best method of heating and cooling areas for domestic and office use. Eco-Insulation GM Richard Ellis says this is because... →

SA deprived of platinum’s full potential

31st January 2014 The platinum group metals (PGMs) sector will continue to contribute minimally to South Africa’s economy unless the lack of alignment between government and the industry is addressed, says professional services firm Venmyn Deloitte. The majority of the current challenges facing South Africa’s PGMs... →

IAAN MYBURGH Companies are reining in on exploration expenditure

Junior PGMs miner surviving financial downturn

31st January 2014 Bakubung platinum mine, the flagship project of JSE-listed junior platinum group metals (PGMs) mining company Wesizwe Platinum, continues to meet the challenges of a new mining project development during the current difficult mining cycle, Wesizwe projects executive Jacob Mothomogolo tells Mining... →

PGM failures could impact ANC

31st January 2014 South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC) will bear the brunt of a poor-performing platinum-group metals (PGMs) sector, as the country gears up for its fifth democratic elections, pan-African advisory firm Africapractice associate consultant Sinethemba Zonke tells Mining... →

SINETHEMBA ZONKE The ANC is likely to steer clear of discussions about the platinum belt, enabling opportunist opposition parties to take up mineworkers’ plight

CEO to present on the state of mining at indaba

24th January 2014 Consultancy firm CRU Strategies CEO Phil Newman will give an overview on the state of mining and commodities at the 2014 Investing in African Mining Indaba, which will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from February 3 to 6. “The presentation will focus on several... →

PHIL NEWMAN Demand drives commodities, but supply separates the winners from the losers

Gold as currency at indaba

24th January 2014 Despite gold no longer being circulated as a currency, the yellow metal still has all the characteristics of money, argues online metals trader GoldMoney founder James Turk, who will address delegates at the 2014 Investing in African Mining Indaba, which is taking place at the Cape Town... →

JAMES TURK The role of gold as a money has always been overlooked

African market helping local pipe manufacturer recover

17th January 2014 South African plastic pipe manufacturer Pipeflo has been expanding its presence in the African market to recover from the financial downturn that resulted from the high incidence of labour unrest in the mining industry in 2012, which has been recurring since, company founder and director Stefanus... →

PIPEFLO FACTORYPart of the company’s success is its willingness to invest in human resources development

Pipe fittings improved to increase service life span

17th January 2014 Mechanical pipe-joining systems manufacturer Victaulic says the launch of its Extended Life (XL) fittings and couplings range, in October 2013, offers greater longevity than ever before. “The fittings have an extra 6.4 mm of lining, which extends the service life by up to three times, compared... →

South Africa warms to the use of gas energy

17th January 2014 South Africa has reached a state of sophistication in using gas as an alternative to using electricity as a source of energy for domestic use in residential developments, says local pipe manufacturer Marley Pipe Systems. The company was recently awarded a long-term contract by environment... →

Partnership to support training and skills development

17th January 2014 South African plastic pipe industry facilitator, the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) has signed a memorandum of uderstanding (MoU) in November 2013 with the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice) to expand its reach to the new generation of... →

Randgold Resources’ Kibali mine could turn DRC’s Orientale into the next Katanga

13th December 2013 Newly established gold mining project Kibali – a standalone investment by mining major Randgold Resources – situated in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) Orientale province – has the potential to significantly boost the local economy, says strategy and communications consulting firm... →

Kibali will succeed with continued cooperation from all stakeholders, says Bristow

13th December 2013 Nurturing the positive relations that have already been established among all relevant stakeholders of Africa-focused mining company Randgold Resource’s Kibali gold mining project, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is the next step in maintaining the mine’s current success, says Randgold... →

Lack of funding for exploration activities impacts on analytical services – minerals research organisation

29th November 2013 There has been a significant downturn in exploration activity in the last few years, which has had a significant impact on the analytical services sector, says State-owned minerals research organisation Mintek. “The funding available for exploration in the past year has decreased dramatically,... →

Growing need for multiskilled geologists, says Venmyn Deloitte

29th November 2013 There is a growing need for multi-dimensional and multi-skilled young geologists in South Africa, says Venmyn Deloitte director Neil Mc Kenna. He tells Mining Weekly that local universities need to rise to the challenge by producing multi-skilled graduates who can develop the industry. →

Mining software developer improves analysis tool

29th November 2013 Canada-headquartered mining software and simulation company CAE Mining launched CAE Sirovision 5.1 this month, an improved version of its Sirovision photogrammetric geology and geotechnical data acquisition and analysis tool, which now boasts 40 new features. Sirovision is a geology and... →

New service-driven geomatics supplier breaking even

29th November 2013 Geospatial products distributor Aciel Geomatics has attributed its start-up success to the company’s approach to business and its focus on being more of a service provider than simply a products provider. “We recognised that the future of this business would be to enter into a contractual... →

HIGH-PRECISION GUIDANCE Leica's J2 dragline provides three-dimensional high-precision navigation for draglines, resulting in less rehandling, less stripping and more coal

African geoscience promoted through field trips in 2016

29th November 2013 The upcoming thirty-fifth International Geological Congress’s (IGC’s) local organising committee (LOC) has planned various field trips throughout South Africa and Africa as part of the seven-day conference, which will take place from August 27 to September 4, 2016, at the Cape Town International... →

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