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Mining Equipment and Contractors

Mining tyre tools now more widely available

4th October 2024 International tooling company Kal Tire has announced a new distribution partner for its KalPRO tooling offering, making some of its range available to customers across the globe through manufacturer and tyre service tools distributor Haltec/AME International. The tools are designed to improve... 

Evidence-based chute system design

19th April 2024 More and more mines seek solutions that not only enhance operational effectiveness but also ensure environmental compliance and safety. Weba Chute Systems highlights its scientifically validated, custom-engineered chute systems that feature measurable performance enhancements, enabling customers... 

Image of transfer chute sizes being checked on site at a coal mine
Transfer chute sizes being checked on site at a coal mine

Environment-friendly solutions for Southern Africa’s mining sector

11th April 2024 Atlas Copco Power Technique highlights that its move towards environment-friendly products marks the company's commitment to supporting more sustainable practices, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting the global decarbonisation drive. It stresses that this change has not resulted in a drop... 

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Atlas Copco light towers

Local crusher gains ground in New Zealand

8th March 2024 South Africa-based supplier of quarrying and mining equipment Pilot Crushtec says that its dealer in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, Sanland Equipment, reports a rapid uptake of the Pilot Modular VS100 vertical shaft impactor (VSI) since its market launch in 2021. Sanland Equipment’s Trevor... 

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The Pilot Modular VS100 vertical shaft impactor

Proximity detection systems adopted by mines

8th March 2024 There is an increased focus on rolling out proximity detection systems (PDS) as surface mines seek to comply with gazetted regulations, notes PDS specialist Booyco Electronics. Company CEO Anton Lourens asserts that maintaining a focus on ‘the people aspect’ of the technology will ensure... 

Image of the Booyco Proximity Detection Systems solution
The Booyco Proximity Detection Systems solution

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... 

Empowering mining operations: The essential guide to selecting the right cell phone repeater

23rd November 2023 In the ever-evolving landscape of the mining industry, efficient communication is not just a luxury but a necessity. The challenges posed by remote locations and rugged terrains can impede cellular connectivity, making the choice of the right cell phone repeater a critical decision for mining... 

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New software solution for mine data analysis

27th October 2023 A software suite from proximity detection solutions provider Booyco Electronics is set to transform the way mines process and evaluate captured data. The Booyco Electronics Asset Management System (BEAMS) software centralises information from various sources, including a mine’s proximity... 

Diagram of the Booyco Electronics Asset Management System software suite and its functions to help mines process and evaluate data
The Booyco Electronics Asset Management System software suite helps mines process and evaluate data

Integrated solutions help reduce costs and increase output

15th September 2023 Integrated solutions can be applied in various on-mine phases, from comminution to tailings, to help companies mine and process ore more cost effectively and sustainably. Weir Minerals Africa regional integrated solutions manager Teddy Malunga explains that plant performance often drops over time... 

Image of the Enduron high pressure grinding roll
The Enduron high pressure grinding roll

Key infrastructure for renowned DRC mine

15th September 2023 The historic Kipushi zinc/copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is undergoing a refurbishment process led by Ivanhoe Mines. Zest WEG  is supplying electrical and energy infrastructure which includes a 14 MW power plant, motor control centres (MCCs), medium voltage (MV) variable... 

Aerial image of a mine in the DRC
Zest WEG is providing infrastructure to a mine in the DRC

Optimising transfer points

3rd September 2023 As mining operations and process plants expand to meet the increasing demand for battery and other minerals, transfer points can be optimised to ensure more cost effective output. Weba Chute Systems technical director Alwin Nienaber explains that 3D laser scanning technology can be used to gather... 

Two people in a mine surveying an area
Weba Chute Systems technical managers on a site survey at a steel plant

Air filtration for dusty sites

3rd September 2023 Stricter international standards and an increased focus on the environment has led to the demand for more effective air filtration systems on mining and earthmoving equipment in the surface mining, quarrying and construction sectors. As a distributor for manufacturing and technology company... 

Image of heavy machinery on a dusty mine site
Booyco Engineering now distributes Sy-Klone International’s air filtration technology

Key infrastructure for renowned DRC mine

1st September 2023 The historic Kipushi zinc/copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is undergoing a refurbishment process led by Ivanhoe Mines. Zest WEG  is supplying electrical and energy infrastructure which includes a 14 MW power plant, motor control centres (MCCs), medium voltage (MV) variable... 

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Zest WEG is providing infrastructure to a mine in the DRC

Dewatering the wettest mines in Africa

11th June 2023 Submersible pumps are regarded as important tools in keeping deeper mining areas operational and safe, and local pump distributor Integrated Pump Technology says that it has seen significant growth in the Southern Africa export markets, especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and... 

Image of a pump used in dewatering on mines
Grindex distributor Integrated Pump Technology assists with dewatering on mines

Effective transfer points for sticky materials

11th June 2023 Designing transfer points to efficiently handle sticky materials is crucial for optimising material flow and minimizing downtime, says Weba Chute Systems. Company technical director Alwin Nienaber explains that handling sticky material in mining and minerals processing plants can be a complex... 

Image of a Weba chute facilitates the transfer of coal ore through a conveyor
A Weba chute facilitates the transfer of coal ore through a conveyor

Single supplier for crushers and screens

2nd June 2023 The alignment of screens and crushers helps to achieve optimum results in the process circuit by ensuring that all settings and parameters are matched, argues Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions South Africa regional business director Kenny Mayhew-Ridgers, adding that this alignment has been made... 

Image of the Kwatani double deck banana screens for a crushing plant
Kwatani double deck banana screens for a crushing plant

SA chutes for US power plants

5th May 2023 South Africa-based Weba Chute Systems says it has supplied its products to more than 50 countries, and two contracts in the US have again illustrated the effectiveness of its chutes in reducing coal dust. One of the contracts saw the company supplying 10 controlled flow chutes to a coal-fired... 

Image of two conveyor-onto-conveyor transfer chutes at a power plant in Wyoming
Two conveyor-onto-conveyor transfer chutes at a power plant in the US

Cutting coal dust with effective chute designs

21st April 2023 Coal dust is a contributor to lung disease and poses a threat to workers in coal mines, coal plants and similar facilities, as well as to residents of neighbouring communities. It also poses a safety hazard, as it can spontaneously ignite causing potentially life-threatening fires. Coal dust also... 

Image of a visual inspection of a transfer chute
Visual inspection of a transfer chute underway

World first for mine truck with fossil-free steel

27th January 2023 A battery-electric underground mine truck prototype made from fossil-free steel has been showcased by Epiroc. Developed in partnership with Swedish steelmaker SSAB, the new prototype aims to accelerate the journey towards reduced carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, helping mining companies reach... 

Image of Epiroc's production facility in Örebro, Sweden, where the fossil-free steel from SSAB initially will be used
Epiroc's production facility where fossil-free steel from SSAB will be used

Dry-type transformers supplied to 1.6-km-deep mine

12th January 2023 Dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions was recently required to supply three units to an underground South African gold mine, with a design solution that accommodated strict weight and height restrictions as well as logistics obstacles. The mine required the transformers to operate... 

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Trafo Power Solutions' specialised dry-type transformers

Girth gears for upgraded mine

18th November 2022 Drive technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has announced that it is installing four of its large segmented girth gear systems at De Beer’s Venetia Diamond Mine in Limpopo province. Venetia mine, in operation since 1992, is upgrading its two primary scrubbers and two secondary scrubbers, and the... 

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

South African solution for Madagascan mine

23rd September 2022 High levels of wear in mine-to-plant pipelines and other equipment were causing costly downtime and repairs for a mine in Madagascar and it turned to local process equipment specialist Multotec for a solution. The company shipped a cyclone test unit to site and conducted two weeks of testing,... 

Image of a Multotec cyclone test unit was used to conduct on-site test work in Madagascar
A Multotec cyclone test unit was used to conduct on-site test work in Madagascar

Drones for Surveying, Security & Inspection in Mining Projects

24th August 2022 The ins and outs of acquiring and operating a drone RPAS Consulting is committed to using the extensive know-how it has honed to help organisations in the mining and related sectors navigate through the maze of requirements needed to own and maintain drones for various applications. The company’s... 

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New multimillion-rand local assembly plant delivers drive solutions for Africa

15th July 2022 SEW-EURODRIVE offers a range of customised solutions for the African mining industry and its new multimillion-rand local assembly facility in Johannesburg is said to offer even greater lead time advantages. “We supply innovative, high quality and premium efficiency drive products. In addition,... 

Image of the DriveRadar predictive maintenance management solution from SEW-EURODRIVE
DriveRadar is a predictive maintenance management solution from SEW-EURODRIVE

World’s first collision-tolerant LiDAR drone

9th July 2022 Gammatec NDT Supplies recently showcased the new Flyability ELIOS 3 internal and confined space inspection drone. The launch was held at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and was hosted by the Department of Mining Engineering and Mine Surveying under the UJ Faculty of Engineering and the Built... 

Image of the Flyability ELIOS 3 drone launched by Gammatec NDT Supplies
Gammatec NDT Supplies launched the Flyability ELIOS 3 drone

New generation mine hoist system launched

10th June 2022 Global technology company ABB has introduced its new standardised hoist control system that it says will enable mining companies to achieve maximum performance and safety of hoist operations. The company states that its Ability NGX Hoist Control brings new levels of reliability, flexibility and... 

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The ABB Ability NGX Hoist Control

Extended conveying system operational on platinum mine

6th May 2022 A second installation of a ropeway system to transport ore for a South African platinum mine is now fully operational. The system travels approximately 400 t a hector over a distance of 2.8 km and a difference in elevation of 160 m. A RopeCon system has been transporting platinum ore in... 

Image of A Doppelmayr RopeCon system in use at Booysendal North platinum mine
A Doppelmayr RopeCon system in use at Booysendal North platinum mine

Steering mines towards automation and connectivity

31st January 2022 A new platform to convert data into useful, actionable information for mines has recently been unveiled. Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, in partnership with ASI Mining, has introduced Mobius for Drills, designed to display data in an... 

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The Mobius system enables multi-vehicle command, control and monitoring

Motors and VSDs for world’s highest-grade copper mine

31st January 2022 Zest WEG is supplying a range of motors and variable speed drives (VSDs) for the second phase of the Kamoa-Kakula project, one of the world’s highest-grade copper mines, located on the Central African Copperbelt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. For the first phase of the project, Zest WEG... 

Image of a WEG high voltage motor being lifted into position on site at Kamoa-Kakula
A WEG high voltage motor being lifted into position on site at Kamoa-Kakula

New elliptical movement vibrating screen for high-moisture applications

21st January 2022 An elliptical motion vibrating screen has been designed using new technology that makes it particularly suited for screening applications challenged with high-moisture content, and the equipment can handle capacities up to 3 500 t per hour while minimising water usage. Haver & Boecker Niagara... 

Image of the Niagara XL-Class vibrating screen technology that offers high acceleration and features an elliptical exciter design
The Niagara XL-Class vibrating screen technology offers high acceleration and features an elliptical exciter design

Reliable drainage pumps for tough conditions

15th December 2021 Heavy-duty drainage pumps that offer low total cost of ownership are crucial for tough pumping applications such as on mine and construction sites. Drainage pumps are especially useful when large quantities of dirty water needs to be pumped, while still achieving heads of up to 200 m, or flow... 

Image of Grindex drainage pumps from Integrated Pump Technology
Grindex drainage pumps from Integrated Pump Technology

South African company leads advances in proximity detection technology

3rd December 2021 The use of proximity detection systems (PDS) or collision prevention systems (CPS) is seen as a major contributor to improved safety in the mining sector and a number of technological advances have enabled even more flexibility and stability of the systems. South Africa‑based Booyco Electronics... 

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Booyco Electronics proximity detection systems have evolved to include the latest technology

Innovative hammer samplers ensure accurate results

12th November 2021 Ensuring accurate sampling is critical in the mining industry and advances in sampling techniques are helping to ensure increased sample reliability. Multotec’s innovative hammer samplers allow two consecutive samples to be taken from the product stream in quick succession, ensuring two sets of... 

Image to of Multotec hammer samplers in the field
Multotec has a worldwide footprint of over 800 hammer samplers in the field

Spotlight on knee protection

5th November 2021 Knee guards offer protection for users working in cramped conditions, such as underground mining or where work needs to be carried out at floor level, such as tiling, wooden flooring and plumbing. The Paramount ‘Orange’ knee guard was first developed in Germany to help protect miners’ knees in... 

Image of person wearing KneeLok knee guards  designed to be comfortable, durable and effective
KneeLok knee guards are designed to be comfortable, durable and effective

Locally developed spiral elevator for Australian mine

7th October 2021 A specialised spiral elevator has been designed, engineered and manufactured by South African vibrating equipment specialist Kwatani. The 450 kg custom spiral elevator was developed for a mobile containerised sorting plant for a diamond mine in Australia. “The client had very specific functional... 

Image of The Kwatani spiral elevator feeder in operation on site at a diamond mine
The Kwatani spiral elevator feeder in operation on site at a diamond mine

Extending digitisation to underground mining

7th October 2021 As the mineral sector seeks safer and more automated operations in line with the ‘smart mining’ vision, digital technology is being increasingly used to streamline operations and drive down unit costs. “Progress in applying Wi-Fi technology to underground mines is allowing us to introduce a range... 

Image illustrating Murray & Roberts Cementation applies Wi-Fi technology to underground mines and introduced a range of digitisation initiatives
Murray & Roberts Cementation applies Wi-Fi technology to underground mines and introduced a range of digitisation initiatives

Custom-engineered chute solutions

1st October 2021 The in-house engineering capability and expertise of a leading chute designer and manufacturer were recently demonstrated in a specialised chute application for a local platinum mining customer. Working in conjunction with a hydraulics specialist, a chute solution was developed for an application... 

Image of Weba's drawing office and design team works to continuously improve transfer point solutions
Weba's drawing office and design team works to continuously improve transfer point solutions
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