Simone Liedtke

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Simone Liedtke

Simone Liedtke is Creamer Media Social Media Editor & Senior Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

Shell driven to powering progress in mining

9th February 2023 Petroleum business company Shell is recommitting itself to the African mining industry with its solutions and products geared towards sustaining the mining industry through the provision of solutions that help mining operations achieve their sustainability goals, while maintaining overall... →

Software company acQuire showcases expanded software solutions

9th February 2023 At this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, software company acQuire Technology Solutions will be hosting a booth for the first time in a number of years, which the company says gives it “an excellent opportunity to reconnect and engage with existing customers who are attending the event”.... →

CSIR advances innovation strategy, projects

9th February 2023 In advancing its Innovation Strategy Roadmap, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is better able to formulate partnerships with strategic clients, which CSIR’s Future Production Mining executive cluster manager Sibongile Ntsoelengoe highlights is critical for demonstrating... →

Bureau Veritas to introduce net-zero solutions at Mining Indaba

8th February 2023 Testing, inspection & Certification company Bureau Veritas is aiming to introduce its solutions for the mining industry at this year’s Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town from February 6 to 9. These solutions, explains VP Southern Africa Gavin Hefer, includes the company’s testing services on metals... →

Multotec focusing on improving African mining conditions, communities

8th February 2023 While there have been numerous concerns relating to global macroeconomic issues – such as the fallout of the Russia/Ukraine war, and the tail-end impact of Covid – the mining industry has been relatively buoyant over this period, says South Africa-based minerals processing equipment specialist... →

THOMAS HOLTZ My wish for Africa is to see inclusive economic growth and the high levels of poverty and inequality eradicated over time

Bigen Group focusing on solutions-driven infrastructure development

8th February 2023 With increasing levels of opportunity within the infrastructure development space, solutions-driven infrastructure development firm Bigen Group’s strategy focuses on expanding into the rest of the African continent to participate in these projects. Accordingly, Bigen has developed a strategy that... →

Maclean continues to deliver advanced vehicle tech solutions to mining

8th February 2023 Canada-based underground mining equipment manufacturer Maclean Engineering has continued to grow, which is evidenced through a large portion of sales now being beyond Canadian borders, and with the company setting up branches in regions where its equipment is working underground. This is a “big... →

Venetia Underground Project will achieve operational readiness, first production in 2023

8th February 2023 The Venetia Underground Project (VUP) of diamond company De Beers will achieve operational readiness and first production in 2023, bringing to conclusion a decade-long construction programme that officially started with the first sod turning in 2013. The $2-billion project, located to the west of... →

Integrated Solutions delivers plant efficiency

8th February 2023 Through its Integrated Solutions approach, Weir Minerals Africa can provide fast and effective assistance to customers who are engaged in brownfield optimisation of their operations or looking for solutions to particular problems hindering efficient production. Weir Minerals’ dedicated Integrated... →

The Integrated Solutions teams combine diverse experience to fully optimise customers’ circuits

OIM Consulting focusing on making supervisors more capable, competent

8th February 2023 There is a major need in Southern Africa, and around the world, for more effective and efficient supervisors, says business management consultancy OIM Consulting, which is focused on making supervisors more capable and more competent. MD Arjen de Bruin discusses this in more detail at this year's... →

MD Arjen de Bruin

Africa’s only woman-owned phosphate mine at advanced stage of development

7th February 2023 The world’s only woman-owned phosphate mine, the Zandheuvel phosphate mine in South Africa’s Saldanha Bay, is at a very advanced stage of completing its bankable feasibility study (BFS), with the technical chapters having been completed. Owned by Adelaide Ruiters Mining and Exploration (ARME),... →

Sandvik develops vision for mining automation with AutoMine concept underground drill

7th February 2023 Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced its AutoMine Concept Underground Drill, the company’s second technology demonstrator for its future autonomous mining vision. The AutoMine Concept Underground Drill is a fully autonomous, twin-boom development drill rig capable of drilling without... →

Murray & Roberts Cementation first choice for mining companies, owing to strategic relationships

7th February 2023 As a member of the Murray & Roberts group of companies, Murray & Roberts Cementation is a world class mining contractor based in Johannesburg and operating throughout Africa. The company has a reputation for introducing the concept of contract mechanised mining to South Africa. This work was... →

Kwatani experiences best growth in its history

7th February 2023 South Africa-based vibrating screen and feeder original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kwatani reports that orders for its equipment have surged in recent months to record levels, with orders coming not only from South Africa and the wider Southern African region but also overseas markets. “The... →

FLSmidth introduces new pure play strategies for mining, cement; introduces new long-term financial targets

7th February 2023 While Danish multinational FLSmidth’s performance has gradually improved, the company believes it has the potential for more, and has therefore kickstarted a transformation journey in 2022 with a sharpened strategic focus on technology, products, services and sustainability. This, the company... →

Building SA’s engineering base for growth

7th February 2023 Already leveraging the global economic recovery, Efficient Engineering is gearing up for continued growth – while strengthening the industrial foundations of the South African economy. According to Efficient Engineering chairperson and CEO Tony Cimato, the company has seen exciting growth in... →

Efficient Engineering is gearing up for continued growth

Spectrem Air to engage clients at Indaba on their plans

7th February 2023 Geophysical airborne service provider Spectrem Air intends to not only engage with its clients, but “understand what the theme of ‘Unlocking the Future of mining’” will mean for the company. This year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town from February 6 to 9, will be another... →

Wärtsilä to advance energy optimisation tech, strategy in 2023

7th February 2023 Manufacturing company Wärtsilä’s holistic approach builds on the company’s extensive capabilities in power system remodelling and analysis, energy system optimisation and flexible power generation technologies. Through attending this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba event, the company is... →

Enaex Africa optimistic about plans to become explosives leader in Africa

7th February 2023 Explosives and blasting specialist Enaex Africa is hopeful that it will continue to expand into Africa and help drive long-term growth and new investment opportunities in the continent’s mining industry, as it believes that “Enaex Africa was born to become leaders in explosives on the continent”.... →

SEW-EURODRIVE all set to support Africa’s growth

6th February 2023 Despite the travails of the global economy and uncertainty in many countries, Africa will be the place to do business in the coming years. So says SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa MD Raymond Obermeyer, whose company has worked successfully around Southern, Central and East Africa for decades. The... →

Ready availability of stock is ensured by SEW-EURODRIVE's new facility in Aeroton, Johannesburg

Modernising SA’s mineral extraction sector through research development and innovation

6th February 2023 The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP), will again this year form part of the South African Pavilion at the “Investing in African Mining” Indaba exhibition, jointly with the Department of Science and Innovation. Together with other State-owned entities, it will be creating awareness of investment... →

MMP director Johan le Roux

SRK Consulting focusing on clients' success, not just own growth

6th February 2023 With several African countries currently the source of key minerals, and potentially hosting other minerals, engineering consultancy SRK Consulting newly appointed MD Andrew van Zyl expects the demand for key minerals to continue supporting the ongoing development of both the continent, and the... →

SRK Consulting newly-appointed MD Andrew van Zyl

Methano Group advances goal of becoming leading EPCM firm in Africa

6th February 2023 Multidisciplinary engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) firm Methano Group is in the late engagement stage with its strategic partners in setting up offices in Southern Africa Development Communities (SADC) countries, such as Zambia. This, says group CEO Sereme Maphaka, will... →

CEO Sereme Maphaka

Kumi Consulting advancing plans to assist miners with increasing regulatory requirements

6th February 2023 Supply chains are coming under increasing focus, with sustainability consultancy Kumi Consulting highlighting the impact of growing regulation, particularly in Europe, which sees manufacturers and consumer brands possibly being held accountable for the actions of their raw material producers.... →

Kumi Consulting MD Andrew Britton

Logistics provider Crossroads building on strengths

6th February 2023 General freight, fuel and bulk logistics company Crossroads will be building on its strengths and honing its strategy this year to grow its business, improve operational efficiency and increase value-add to its customers. This strategy will significantly increase the company’s market share in the... →

Crossroads CEO Pieter Vermeulen

Expanding the value proposition of the PDS

6th February 2023 That Proximity Detection System (PDS) technology has over the years ushered in a new era in mine safety management is no overstatement. Given the pace of development in the past two years, Booyco Electronics CEO Anton Lourens says PDS technology is advancing its value proposition beyond the... →

PDS technology will continue to develop, particularly leveraging advancements in areas such as the Internet of Things and other technologies

Company welcomes master distributorship of new range

3rd February 2023 Dewatering pumps and dredging specialist IPR recently welcomed a master distributorship for global industrial company Atlas Copco’s new pumps range in the Southern Africa region into its overall product and service offering. This will advance plans to further its position as a new product... →

HIGH QUALITY The Atlas Copco brand boasts a high level of quality for strong performance and rugged wear

Dry-type transformers lead to increased safety at mines

3rd February 2023 The global trend of mining companies’ continuously showing their strong commitment to evaluating their operating practices and working towards zero harm has led to an increased demand for the installation of dry-type transformers at underground and surface mining operations. The safety imperative... →

DAVID CLAASSEN Dry-type transformers translate into increased safety and reduced environmental risk, as there are no chances of leakages or possible fires

Correct lighting solution can help maximise energy savings

3rd February 2023 As companies worldwide have become obliged to implement energy-saving methods, the growing popularity of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in a variety of lighting applications has dominated the industry, including in mining operations, says lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder industrial branch... →

SOLAR RANGE BEKA SOLAR offers a renewable lighting solution to operate in any challenging African environment

Renergen considering US IPO; provides Phase 2 funding update

31st January 2023 Natural gas and helium producer Renergen is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the American Depositary Shares (ADSs), and listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market this year, subject to market and other conditions. To raise the requisite equity funding for Phase 2 of its Virginia... →

South Africa joins global ranks of liquid helium production thanks to Renergen project

23rd January 2023 Natural gas and helium producer Renergen has produced its first liquid helium at its flagship Virginia gas project, in South Africa’s Free State province, making the country the world’s newest producer of liquid helium. The helium module is now operational and being optimised, the company... →

The helium block at the Virginia gas plant

Phase 2 of Renergen’s Virginia gas project awarded SIP status

14th December 2022 Phase 2 of Renergen’s Virginia gas project awarded SIP status Natural gas and helium provider Renergen’s Virginia gas project’s Phase 2 is now a strategic integrated project (SIP) under the Infrastructure Development Act (IDA) and its amendments were Gazetted by Public Works and Infrastructure... →

Tshwane will host NAACAM Show 2023

12th December 2022 The City of Tshwane will be the host city for the 2023 iteration of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show, which will take place from August 30 to September 1 next year. Held in partnership with the Tshwane Economic Development Agency (TEDA), the... →

NAACAM executive director Renai Moothilal and NAACAM Gauteng regional chairperson Goodrich Kowane.

South Africa facing a so-called gas cliff, but gas supplier has alternative ready

29th November 2022 Given recent regulatory changes, the South African energy environment is now supporting behind-the-meter and distributed power generation projects. →

Limak Power Generation Photo

Global steel production for October flat year-on-year

22nd November 2022 Global crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 147.3-million tonnes in October – the same level as reported for October 2021. Africa produced 1.4-million tonnes of steel in October – a 2.3% year-on-year increase. →

Assore now holds just over 25% of Atlantic Lithium

22nd November 2022 Aim-listed Atlantic Lithium on November 22 welcomed further investment by Assore International Holdings, which now has voting rights of 25.06% of the Africa-focussed lithium explorer and developer. Atlantic Lithium executive chairperson Neil Herbert welcomed the investment and said Assore was... →

AfriTin ‘encouraged’ by latest drill results

22nd November 2022 Exploration drill results at Aim-listed AfriTin Mining’s flagship Uis mine, in Namibia, are in line with the company’s expectations for the V1/V2 pegmatite orebody, the African tech metals miner confirmed on Tuesday. In a release on November 22, AfriTin CEO Anthony Viljoen said the drill holes... →

Experts unpack the criticality of circular economy to climate resilience

18th November 2022 Only 11% of waste from Africa’s urban areas goes to managed landfills, with much of the rest dumped and often burned. This has had a dramatic impact on human health, with poor air quality linked to 1.2-million premature deaths in Africa each year, and greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions contributing... →

BUILDING BLOCKS Countries are encouraged to eliminate open burning of waste promoting the use of waste as a resource for value and job creation

Experts unpack the criticality of circular economy to climate resilience

18th November 2022 Only 11% of waste from Africa’s urban areas goes to managed landfills, with much of the rest dumped and often burned. This has had a dramatic impact on human health, with poor air quality linked to 1.2-million premature deaths in Africa each year, and greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions contributing... →

BUILDING BLOCKS Countries are encouraged to eliminate open burning of waste promoting the use of waste as a resource for value and job creation

Standard Bank publishes results of second Africa Trade Barometer

17th November 2022 Financial services provider Standard Bank this week shared the results of the second edition of its Africa Trade Barometer, which showed that there have been improvements in, for example, business perceptions that the Tanzanian and Ugandan governments are doing more to support trade. Standard... →

Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy launched

17th November 2022 The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have launched the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy, a $2-million prize competition to reward entrepreneurs and innovators working to address accessibility to green and renewable energy. The winning individual or team will be awarded $1-million,... →

Milken Institute senior director Emily Musil Church

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