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Success for Canadian simulator supplier

14th June 2013 Surface and underground equipment simulator supplier to the global mining industry Immersive Technologies reports that it has had success this year with the sales of its equipment, in Canada. In March, the Gibraltar mine, owned by Canadian mining company Taseko, which is focused on the operation... →

Canadian company experiences success with two advanced-stage developments

14th June 2013 “Concerns related to the global economy and slower economic growth in China have had a substantial impact on Canada’s mining industry,” says Canadian mining company Fortune Minerals. About 60% of the world’s publicly traded mining companies trade on Canada’s two largest stock exchanges and, for... →

Prosperous future for Canadian Mining – association

14th June 2013 Canada’s mining industry has a prosperous future, with the benefits of the mining sector reaching past the mine gate and into the communities in which it operates, says Mining Association of Canada president and CEO Pierre Gratton. Delivering his speech for National Mining Week, in Canada, in... →

African event lures international players

7th June 2013 The first bauma Africa trade fair is expected to bode well for the construction industry in Africa, as it has already attracted the interest of key international construction companies, says bauma Africa CEO Elaine Crewe. “Government’s multibillion-rand spending plan on infrastructure will... →

Manufacturer donates pipes to shack-conversion project

7th June 2013 Manufacturer of water reticulation, drainage and pipe-fitting systems DPI Plastics donated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) building pipes and fittings to the first-ever shack-to-house eco-replacement project in Kayamandi, in the Western Cape. The test phase of the Kayamandi project, which was completed... →

Construction claims procedure is lacking – training provider

7th June 2013 Suggested changes to the construction claims procedure, as set out in the amendments that are proposed in the sixth edition of the Joint Building Contracts Committee’s (JBCC’s) suite of building agreements, will simplify the claims process but will not improve clarity and eliminate uncertainty,... →

R400m enviro-friendly store opened in Gauteng

7th June 2013 South African retailer Massmart opened a R400-million environment-friendly Makro store in Alberton, in the south of Johannesburg, as part of its new-generation stores. Makro’s new-generation stores – those built after 2009 – incorporate technologies which include energy efficient refrigeration... →

New roof-tile manufacturing machine introduced to African market

7th June 2013 A new roof-tile manufacturing machine from Swedish roof-tile specialist ABECE is expected to provide Africa with a complete roof-tiling solution, filling the gap in concrete solutions and technology provider Pan Mixers South Africa’s (PMSA’s) product offering. PMSA received the SPS712 machine... →

Training needed to limit reliance on OCNs

7th June 2013 The South African construction industry needs to implement consolidated, industry-wide training programmes across all skill levels to ensure a stronger resource core and less reliance on other country nationals (OCNs). Engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance and project management... →

Industry growth depends on government contracts – risk analyst

7th June 2013 The growth of the South African construction industry is dependent on government contracts and timeous payments for those services, says credit insurance solutions provider Coface. “Confidence in the industry has remained relatively constant over the past few quarters, marginally increasing in... →

Latest design software version released

7th June 2013 Graphisoft, the creator of the three-dimensional (3D) architectural design software, ArchiCAD, released the latest version of the software last month. The software allows architects to create 3D models of buildings and structures in incredible detail, including elements such as lighting, beams,... →

NEW VERSION ArchiCAD 17’s key features improve its productivity, detailing accuracy and speed efficiency

Association notes Canadian mining challenges and possible solutions

7th June 2013 The Canadian mining industry can face challenges effectively if they are dealt with correctly, says Mining Association of Canada president and CEO Pierre Gratton. Canada’s mineral production reached a record $50.3-billion in 2011, but declined to $46.9-billion in 2012, owing to falling commodity... →

Company experiences success with rotary kiln division

24th May 2013 Manufacturer and supplier to the mining, smelter and minerals processing industries, the Dickinson Group, established a dedicated rotary kiln division last year, focusing on all the furnace industries that use rotary kilns. CEO Trevor Dickinson tells Mining Weekly that this was in line with the... →

Engineering firm to focus on lowering costs of production for SA clients

24th May 2013 South African smelter engineering firm Metix does not predict any major expansions in the South African ferroalloy industry in the next two years, owing to major industry challenges. The company, which forms part of global steel processing technology supplier SMS Siemag, notes that these industry... →

Depressed market causes company to revert to offshore work

24th May 2013 Owing to the depressed market in South Africa, designer and supplier of high-capacity, electric submerged-arc smelting furnaces and complete smelting plants for the production of ferroalloys, base metals, slag cleaning and alloy refining, Tenova Pyromet, reports that it has increased the number... →

Success for kiln specialist with redesigned heating system

24th May 2013 Furnace and carbon regeneration kiln specialists Custom Furnaces says its redesigned heating system for carbon regeneration kilns has been well received by the gold mining industry in South Africa, as it reduces downtime by at least 30 hours. “In 2010, we redesigned the heating system using... →

Company emphasises advantages of gas cleaning technology for SA ferroalloys industry

24th May 2013 The recent power constraints and price hikes in the country should prompt the South African ferroalloy industry to consider using technology to turn furnace off-gas into energy, says Germany-based gas cleaning specialists Theisen Engineering. State-owned power utility Eskom’s yearly electricity... →

Company highlights importance of water reuse for Namibian mining industry

17th May 2013 Water recycling is of the utmost importance in the Namibian mining industry, as the country is severely affected by drought and shortages of potable water, says water and chemical treatment solutions provider Aqua Services & Engineering (ASE) MD Chris Stöck. The company, which is the Namibian... →

Mining consultancy opens Namibian office, a first outside South Africa

17th May 2013 Mining consultancy firm VBKom Consulting Engineers (VBKom) will open its first office outside South Africa in Windhoek, Namibia, this month, after operating in Namibia as a registered company for two years. “We have been promising this office to the market for two years and the time has finally... →

Engineering solutions provider focuses on growth of Namibian mining industry

17th May 2013 Engineering solutions provider Bearing Man Group (BMG) Namibia says its focus this year is on growing the Namibian mining industry through its integrated solutions. The company has had a presence in the country since 1996 and currently employs about 40 locals at its branches in Windhoek,... →

Environmental group says marine phosphate mining cannot be sustained by Namibia

17th May 2013 The Namibian marine environment cannot accommodate a viable fishing industry and the disruptive exercise of marine phosphate mining, says environmental lobby group Swakopmund Matters. “Either one or the other can thrive – not both,” says the group, which was formed in 2011 to raise awareness of... →

Namibian industry set for growth – investment adviser

17th May 2013 The Namibian mining industry is set to be worth about N$37.8-billion by 2017, says investment and development adviser Africa Practice. An initial study in October showed the industry would be worth about N$40-billion by 2016; the revised figures were released in March. →

Company awarded JV contract for largest Namibian uranium project

17th May 2013 Engineering, procurement and construction management services provider to the mining and minerals industry Tenova Bateman’s sub-Saharan Africa division was awarded a joint venture (JV) contract with engineering consulting and project management service provider AMEC. →

Software company helps manufacturers face industry challenges

3rd May 2013 The pending environmental legislation regarding carbon tax as outlined in the treasury white paper and mentioned in the South African Revenue Service’s tax budget document for 2012, intended to curb harmful emissions, will add to the difficulties that South African manufacturing companies are... →

Society notes challenges and opportunities for industry

3rd May 2013 The instrumentation and control industry is a survivor of the stagnation that has affected many industries worldwide as a result of the economic crisis, says the Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Measurement and Control (SAIMC). “It has been a difficult year for many industries, but... →

Increased demand for condition monitoring

3rd May 2013 Drive engineering company SEW Eurodrive has recorded increased demand for its condition-monitoring service since it was launched at last year’s Electra Mining Africa event, especially from larger industries such as mining, mixing and bulk materials handling. Condition monitoring is carried out on... →

Mining consultancy looks to increase footprint

26th April 2013 Mining consultant VBKom reports that it has entered into two joint ventures (JVs) this year to expand its reach and expertise in the mining industry. “Our approach is to integrate all aspects of the mining business, including technical, social, environmental and economic considerations, among... →

Electricity shortage and high prices threaten smelting industry

26th April 2013 Designer and supplier of high-capacity electric submerged-arc smelting furnaces and complete smelting plants Tenova Pyromet MD Chris Oertel tells Mining Weekly that increased electricity prices and a shortage in electricity supply in South Africa have hampered the country’s beneficiation... →

Consulting engineers need integrated systems – developer

26th April 2013 South African consulting engineering firms need to realise the importance of managing project profitability and using the Earned Value Management (EVM) tool, says local system development, implementation and training resource company Akron Software. The company is the developer of ProMan, a... →

Marikana tragedy has changed industry forever – consultancy

26th April 2013 Natural resource and development solutions provider SRK Consulting South Africa chairperson Roger Dixon tells Mining Weekly that the breakdown of the central bargaining system in the South African mining industry has changed the industry and that of consulting engineers in mining forever. “The... →

Consultancy faces industry challenges

26th April 2013 Consulting engineers in mining are facing many challenges in the market, says internationally recognised consultancy firm SMEC head of Gauteng office David Gertzen. “The challenges include a depressed economic climate, labour issues, high labour costs and an uncertain mining environment. Many... →

Company is confident about merger

26th April 2013 Mineral process engineering and project management firm MDM Engineering reports that its merger with Australia-based resource-sector services company Sedgman’s wholly owned subsidiary, Sedgman Africa Investments, is progressing. The company says that the proposed $109-million merger, which was... →

Procurement of local companies an emerging trend

26th April 2013 The acquisition of resource- and infrastructure-focused project house TWP by global technical, project and operational services provider WorleyParsons last month will have several significant benefits, WorleyParsonsTWP COO Digby Glover tells Mining Weekly. “In the past, consulting engineers were... →

Upgrade under way at power station

19th April 2013 Multinational technology conglomerate Siemens Energy is currently involved in upgrading the human machine interface (HMI) systems on the generation units at State-owned power utility Eskom’s Camden coal-fired power station near Ermelo, in Mpumalanga. →

Pneumatic air tools to be showcased at trade fair for first time

5th April 2013 Industrial products supplier Dowson & Dobson will showcase its range of Mighty Seven (M7) pneumatic air tools at this year’s Automechanika trade fair, which will target trade visitors from sub-Saharan Africa and will take place from May 8 to 11 at the Nasrec Expo Centre, in Johannesburg. →

German wall saw imported for African market first supplied to Botswana

5th April 2013 Manufacturer and supplier of diamond tools and equipment Diamond Products introduced the DP 75 H wall saw to the African market this year and hopes to establish the saw and its technology as an accepted product on the South African market. →

Technology provider focuses on user safety, driven by demand

5th April 2013 To meet the rising demand for operator safety on site, as specified by major construction companies, added safety features have been included in the design of the new GBH 8-45 DV professional rotary hammer, which was launched in January by technology and services provider Bosch Power Tools South... →

Engineering solutions provider expands offering

5th April 2013 Engineering solutions provider Bearing Man Group (BMG) has expanded its range of tools by introducing industrial tools and equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco’s turbo grinders this month, which are designed for grinding, cutting and sanding, even in confined spaces. →

Event to highlight challenge and opportunity of Africa’s growing population

29th March 2013 Sewage and effluent is an important aspect of the waste industry and a growing challenge in Africa and other developing nations, given rapid population growth and increased urbanisation, as well as limited related infrastructure, Wastex Africa director Septi Bukula tells Engineering News. →

Containerised wastewater treatment plant introduced

29th March 2013 Wastewater solutions provider Organic Water Solutions (OWS) introduced its new containerised wastewater treatment plants, called the Cobra or Containerised Bio Reactor, onto the South African market in December 2012 and has completed one installation, with another currently under way. →

SA company wins international award for sewer rehabilitation

29th March 2013 Subsurface pipeline construction and rehabilitation company Trenchless Technologies won the International Society for Trenchless Technology’s (ISTT’s) 2012 No-Dig Award for its work on a sewerage rehabilitation project, in Port Elizabeth. →

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