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Mineral Consultants and Processing

Chute maintenance improves reliability

23rd February 2024 Channeling the flow of mined material is a demanding application that leads to considerable wear on the components in a transfer point, requiring constant monitoring and attention. Weba Chute Systems says its custom engineered chutes are scientifically designed and simulated prior to... 

Deep learning solution to transform ore sorting technology

15th February 2024 Sensor-based ore sorting technology provider TOMRA has unveiled its latest innovation for high-capacity ore sorting at the Investing in African Mining Indaba exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa. This ground-breaking software, known as OBTAIN is a cutting-edge solution that leverages deep... 

Image of TOMRA sorting solution
TOMRA's software, known as OBTAIN, is a cutting-edge solution that leverages deep learning

Full range of screening solutions produced in South Africa

29th January 2024 The Sandvik Rock Processing facility in South Africa is the first facility globally, capable of producing all of its screening product lines. The company says it is leveraging its Africa footprint to bring customised solutions closer to its customers.   “Our screening offering now includes a wide... 

Image of a minerals processing screen
Screening equipment at the Sandvik Rock Processing facility

New technologies improve production and reduce environmental impact

12th November 2022 Global mineral processing company FLSmidth says that it is leveraging digital technology to move closer to the goal of enabling net zero emissions from mining operations – referred to as MissionZero. “Our customers recognise the value of reducing carbon emissions in plant operations, but are... 

Image of  FLSmidth’s stand at Electra Mining Africa were it showcased its digital solutions
FLSmidth showcased its digital solutions at this year's Electra Mining Africa

Increased technology adoption in iron-ore applications

23rd September 2022 High pressure grinding roll (HPGR) technology has been traditionally used for cement grinding and diamond applications, but is increasingly also being used in hard rock applications such as copper, gold and platinum processing. Weir Minerals asserts that its HPGR technology is fast becoming the... 

Image of an Enduron HPGR during assembly at the Weir Minerals Venlo facility.
An Enduron HPGR during assembly at the Weir Minerals Venlo facility

Minerals processing training for sustainable solutions

30th September 2021 Customers in the mining industry increasingly expect to be able to partner with companies that have insight and understanding of operational contexts and are able to offer sustainable solutions to the minerals processing sector. In order to meet these expectations, the Weir Minerals Mill Circuit... 

Image of staff at The Mill Circuit University that trains Weir Minerals Africa staff about its products in the circuit
The Mill Circuit University trains Weir Minerals Africa staff about its products in the circuit

Mineral sampling improves plant optimisation

13th May 2020 With the general decline in ore grades in mining, mineral sampling and laboratory automation is of increasing importance to mines. Sampling allows for improved understanding of the characteristics of the ore entering a process plant and the most suitable way of treating it. Technology that can... 

An automated zinc laboratory
An automated zinc laboratory

PrepQuip

15th November 2019 PrepQuip is a South African Based company, supplying equipment to the mining, metallurgical and mineral industry. The company offers vast amounts of experience, superior technology and application knowledge since 1989 and measures its quality and the performance of its equipment by international... 

Sorting solution for emeralds

31st October 2019 An X-ray fluorescence (XRF) sorting machine has been adapted to create a new application for the sorting of emeralds. The machine is aimed at improving the security and efficiency of sorting solutions for emeralds. 

Growing demand for representative sampling in West Africa

21st August 2019 The growth and diversification of West Africa’s mining sector has led to a growing market for mineral samplers. Sampling that complies with ISO standards and best practice as prescribed by the Theory of Sampling (TOS), confirms that a mine is supplying product that meets the end-customer’s... 

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