Flooring project under way in Midrand

Flooring contractor and installation company Combined Flooring is working on a refurbishment project at automaker BMW South Africa’s head office in Midrand, Gauteng, which the company plans to... 

Proper training, upgrading skills essential in flooring industry

Training plays a significant role in the flooring industry as it reduces the risk and cost implications of replacing products installed incorrectly, says interior flooring supplier and installer... 

Company offers long-term hire contracts on ventilation solutions

Hire compressors can play a cardinal role in keeping some local mines operational, especially amid ageing surface compressors that feed air underground, says portable air compressors and generator... 

Energy efficient drive for underground cooling solutions

Drive and automation specialist SEW-Eurodrive South Africa offers ventilation and cooling solutions for mining industry applications with its LTP-B Eco heating, ventilation and air-conditioning... 

Leguan lifts introduced onto South African market

As part of expanding its product range, multitask articulated loader importer Avant South Africa (SA) started importing Leguan access lifts, developed and manufactured in Finland for maintenance... 

Boiler maintenance project close to completion

Maintenance and refurbishment services company GM Boiler plans to complete a boiler maintenance project at a local prison, in Johannesburg, by December this year. As part of government’s 36-month... 

Refurbishment service transfigured Lanseria’s departure lounge

Floor and building protection solutions company Polyflor South Africa (SA) has refurbished the 950 m2 domestic departure lounge of Lanseria International Airport, conveniently located between... 

Portable workshop solution usable for new mines

The CXT Explorer is a mobile field workshop that can be used when prospecting in the mining industry, says crane manufacturer Konecranes South Africa service, sales and marketing director John... 

Upgrades to mine increase plant efficiency

Mining electrical equipment manufacturer Emis Sales 2002 has completed upgrade projects comprising the design and installation of communication, automation and protection systems at South African... 

SEZ to boost stainless steel industry

The Limpopo-based export-oriented mega mineral energy complex, in a special economic zone (SEZ), in which Chinese State-owned companies are set to invest, is “the biggest thing on the horizon” in... 

Manufacturer goes big at 2018 Sassda awards

Heavy-duty pump manufacturer Hazleton Pumps will compete in six categories at the biennial 2018 Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) Columbus Stainless Awards, with an... 

2018 Sassda awards celebrate innovation

The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) Columbus Stainless Awards are a testament to the strength and durability of the South African stainless steel industry, says... 

Company offers consultation on stainless steel grade use

As part of its anchor installer training service, construction industry service and technology provider Hilti South Africa offers consulting on the implications of using different grades of... 

Incorrect tools can contaminate stainless steel

Any tradesmen will highlight the importance of using the right tools to get a project done as efficiently as possible. Stainless steel is a hard, heat-conductive metal, which can be quite severe on... 

Plain packaging suggested as safety measure

To reduce tobacco-related deaths that are estimated to amount to seven-million people a year globally, the Department of Health published a proposed Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic... 

Packaging market volumes declines

The potential imposition of an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) tax by the Department of Environmental Affairs will have a negative impact on the packaging industry, which may result in the... 

CR range increases pumping efficiency

To improve pump reliability and increase performance limits, Grundfos, the world’s leading manufacturer of energy efficient water pumps launched its new and extended generation of booster pumps,... 

System approach optimises pumps performance

Owing to pumps having a significant impact on national and industrial energy consumption, the National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa’s Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) project says... 

Pumps offer safe bolting solutions to industries

With several drill ready prospects and potential for more discoveries in the oil and gas industry, hydraulic tools and bolting equipment manufacturer and supplier Hi-Force states that the South... 

Tambomayo mine, Peru

A high-grade gold and silver mine located in Tapay, Caylloma province, in the Arequipa region of Peru. 

Training courses reduce risk of falls

To mitigate the challenge of falls that might occur when people are working at 2 m or more above ground, work at height training institute Height Wise Training Academy marketing manager Mike Zinn... 

Company minimising height-access difficulties

Rope access specialist RopeCrew Industrial Abseiling has positioned itself as a viable alternative for those wanting to opt to use rope access as a viable method of accessing areas at height,... 

Mallay mine, Peru

A silver, lead and zinc mine located in Oyón, about 261 km north-east of Lima in Peru. 

Yanacocha mine, Peru

A gold mine located about 48 km north of Cajamarca, in Peru. 

La Zanja mine, Peru

A gold and silver mine located in Pulán, Santa Cruz province, about 107 km north-east of Cajamarca region, Peru. 

Fording River Operations, Canada

A steelmaking coal, or metallurgical or coking coal mine located about 29 km north-east of Elkford, in south-eastern British Columbia, Canada. 

Kinsevere mine, Democratic Republic of Congo

A copper cathode mine located about 27 km north of the provincial capital Lubumbashi in the Katanga province, in south-east Democratic Republic of Congo. 

97% UN member States use Twitter – study

A new study has revealed that 97% of the 193 United Nations (UN) member States have a presence on Twitter, with the South African government’s Twitter page the fourth most active on the African... 

Yauricocha mine, Peru

A silver/lead/zinc/copper/gold mine located in the Alis district, Yauyos province, in the Department of Lima, Peru. 

North Mara mine, Tanzania

A gold mine located in north-west Tanzania, in the Tarime district of the Mara region. 

Voro mine, Russia

A gold mine located about 370 km north of the regional centre of Ekaterinburg and 25 km south of the city of Krasnoturinsk, in Russia’s Sverdlovsk region. 

Mayskoye mine, Russia

A gold mine located in the Chaunski district of the Chukotka Autonomous region, in Russia. 

Business, Cogta agree on cooperation plan for municipalities

Business Unity South Africa (Busa) and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) have agreed to cooperate in setting up a structured process aimed at resolving some... 

Makhosi Khoza joins Outa

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) announced on Friday that former African National Congress Member of Parliament Dr Makhosi Khoza will take up the role of executive director and head of the... 

Dukat hub mine, Russia

Name: Dukat hub mine. Location: The Dukat hub is located in Omsukchan, about 595 km from the city of Magadan in Russia. 

Minimum wage Bill now with Labour Dept

The National Minimum Wage Bill is now with the Department of Labour to be redrafted with public input agreed to by the Portfolio Committee on Labour. The committee’s acting chairperson Sharome van... 

Pallancata mine, Peru

A silver and gold mine located in the Ayacucho region in the south of Peru. 

Home Affairs vows to tackle long queues

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba on Tuesday directed his department to prepare a comprehensive report and strategy that will deal with managing long queues at Home Affairs branches across the... 

Phakeng elected UCT vice-chancellor

The University of Cape Town Council announced on Saturday that is has chosen Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, as the new vice-chancellor of the university, with effect from July 1, 2018. Currently... 

Kalgold openpit mine, South Africa

A gold mine located on the Kraaipan greenstone belt, about 55 km south-west of Mahikeng in the North West, South Africa.