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New, improved range of belt trackers on show

By: Creamer Media Reporter 27th August 2024 As global leaders in solutions for conveyor belt misalignment, Tru-Trac will excite visitors to Electra Mining Africa this year with a whole new range of belt trackers among its innovative offerings. The latest range is the outcome of two years of design, development and testing, according to... →

Bluetooth single-point lubricator draws focus at Electra

By: Creamer Media Reporter 27th August 2024 Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa will bring the latest in lubrication innovation and technology to Electra Mining Africa. Highlights include Bluetooth-enabled single-point lubricator systems and enhanced product formulations designed for a range of mining and industrial applications. →

Ramjack expands international presence with regional HQ in Ghana

By: Creamer Media Reporter 27th August 2024 Johannesburg-headquartered Ramjack Technology Solutions, a specialised system integrator for advanced technologies in the mining industry, has expanded its international presence with new West African headquarters in Accra, Ghana. Ramjack has been serving the mining market across this... →

Celebrating its 29th anniversary

27th August 2024 The Hydraulic Connection has established a reputation for supplying top-class products and services to the industrial sector The Hydraulic Connection develops, manufactures and supplies non-standard parts, manipulated tubing, hoses, fittings and associated products for hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel,... →

Disrupting the skid steer market with the first all electric, zero emission and low noise skid steers

27th August 2024 As the world rapidly continues its critical journey to find solutions for combating climate change, every building block counts. Firstgreen Industries (FGI) is adding to this quest with the introduction of its range of fully electric skid steers to the African market through its South African... →

Sandvik Rock Processing showcases eco-efficient crushing and screening solutions

26th August 2024 Visitors to Electra Mining Africa are seeking advanced crushing and screening solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability, and Sandvik Rock Processing has what they need. The company is showcasing innovations in crushers, screens, screening media, lifecycle services and digital... →

Quality consciousness: The heartbeat of Delba Electrical’s success

26th August 2024 In the competitive landscape of the electrical rotating machines industry, quality consciousness is more than a buzzword — it is a fundamental ethos that drives excellence and customer satisfaction. At rotating electrical machine repairer Delba Electrical, this principle is embedded in every... →

Manitou's MHT-X-11250 mining telehander returns

By: Creamer Media Reporter 26th August 2024 Materials handling equipment manufacturer Manitou South Africa will bring back the impressive MHT-X 11250 mining telehandler to Electra Mining Africa 2024. First launched at the event in 2022, this heavy-duty telehandlers, with its 25-t load capacity, stands as the first of its kind on the... →

BMG’s 50-year legacy on display

By: Creamer Media Reporter 26th August 2024 Marking 50 years in business this year, BMG has much to celebrate at this year’s Electra Mining Africa. As a complete process solutions provider to all industry sectors, BMG offers customers access to essential quality-branded engineering components, technical services, and support from one... →

New industrial lighting solutions set to shine at Electra

By: Mariaan Webb 26th August 2024 Beka Schréder, a leading manufacturer of LED luminaires in Africa, is set to introduce a range of new lighting solutions at next month’s Electra Mining Africa. Manufactured locally in Gauteng, these products are designed to meet the rigorous demands of Africa’s industrial environments, says... →

Survey highlights PGMs’ socioeconomic contribution

23rd August 2024 To develop an improved understanding of the extent to which mining matters to nearby communities, and more broadly to South Africa as a whole, mining industry lobby association Minerals Council South Africa commissioned a survey of social indicators contained in the public documents of four of... →

Brasco Industrial Filtration supplies largest baghouse to largest chrome furnace in sub-Saharan Africa

23rd August 2024 Dust solutions provider Brasco Industrial Filtration was briefed to design and install a fume extraction system to serve a furnace tap hole at a well-known chrome mine. Brasco was awarded the project owing to the solution they offered, as well as meeting the customer’s budget constraints. The... →

Miner expands renewables uptake

By: Halima Frost 23rd August 2024 Platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome co-producer Tharisa Minerals has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the procurement of wheeled renewable energy for its Tharisa mine, situated on South Africa’s western limb of the Bushveld Complex, in the Northern Cape. The 15-year... →

PGM sector remains key for services provider

By: Halima Frost 23rd August 2024 Clients in the platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome sectors continue to hold a significant market share for opencast mining, bulk materials handling, and drilling and blasting service provider Zizwe Opencast Mining, which stresses the sectors accounts for about 90% of its business. This... →

Shanghai event highlights key PGM developments

23rd August 2024 This year’s platinum insight conference, the Shanghai Platinum Week 2024, served as a “core platform” for industry innovation and collaboration, reports global platinum body World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) CEO Trevor Raymond. Held from July 8 to 11 in Shanghai, China, the event once... →

Africa’s path to sustainability: A trusted partner, collaboration and learning from global solutions

23rd August 2024 In today’s interconnected world, pursuing sustainable development has become increasingly important for societies everywhere. With its diverse ecosystems, rapid urbanisation and growing population, Africa faces distinctive challenges and opportunities on the path to achieving sustainability, a... →

Pioneering water management in South Africa’s deep-level mines

By: Mariaan Webb 23rd August 2024 For years, Ultra-Control Valves has been a significant player in the mining industry, particularly in water reticulation. The Gauteng-based company’s MD, Peter Telle, was instrumental in the first-ever pressure reducing station, transforming water pressure management in South Africa’s deep-level... →

VoltVision – Supporting mining companies to overcome power issues in Africa

23rd August 2024 Established in 2021, VoltVision is a British technology company that operates globally, with offices in London and Johannesburg. VoltVision has developed ViViD, a real-time high- and medium-voltage power monitoring, reporting and analysis platform for operations teams and senior managers,... →

South African firm raises the bar on cooling tower design

By: Mariaan Webb 23rd August 2024 A local South African company is changing the Australian skyline, with its innovative and fresh take on the building of cooling towers for power stations. Recognised as a thermal solutions market leader, Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) has designed and constructed numerous pultruded, concrete... →

Broadened range enables pump supplier to serve wider spectrum

By: Creamer Media Reporter 23rd August 2024 Integrated Pump Technology, a leading provider of pump solutions to the mining industry, will use Electra Mining Africa to highlight its recent appointment as an official Godwin distributor and reinforce its reputation as a preferred pump supplier in Africa. →

SEW-EURODRIVE closing the loop

23rd August 2024 Automation company SEW-EURODRIVE has expanded its presence at Electra Mining Africa with added exhibition space in Hall 7, showcasing its innovations in automation and electronics. This complements the company’s landmark stand in Hall 6. Both stands reinforce the message that SEW-EURODRIVE is... →

Yearly awards to celebrate ESG champions

23rd August 2024 The Environment Social Governance (ESG) Africa Conference, presenting its second ‘Beyond Awards’ ceremony on October 2, is partnering with beer maker South African Breweries to provide a platform to recognise people and organisations who are driving sustainable business practises in Africa. The... →

Boosting ESG with less invasive firefighting systems

By: Trent Roebeck 23rd August 2024 With fire hazards being a universal threat for many mining operations with their vast tracts of land, extensive infrastructure and the critical risk fires pose to underground mines, fire protection foam dosing technology company DoseTech Fire Mike Feldon notes that it is important for mine... →

Despite concerns, investors expect ESG improvement

23rd August 2024 Despite many investors being unconvinced by the environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of some gold mining firms, new research from European exchange traded fund provider Tabula Investment Management shows investors are, more broadly, expecting improvements in ESG from the gold... →

Focusing on ESG through process optimisation

By: Trent Roebeck 23rd August 2024 Mining companies are being assisted with improving their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance through demolition, rehabilitation and related services company Jet Demolition’s provision of access to efficient demolition and rehabilitation solutions for unused, obsolete, aged or... →

[WATCH] Electra Mining Africa 2024: A record-breaking event in the making

By: Mariaan Webb 22nd August 2024 As the countdown to Southern Africa’s biggest trade show begins, the excitement for Electra Mining Africa is reaching fever pitch. Exhibitors, participants and visitors are all preparing for an unparalleled display of innovation and industry prowess and excellence. Thousands of innovative... →

Rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at show

22nd August 2024 WEG has maintained a formidable presence on the African continent for more than four decades, consistently demonstrating its capabilities at Electra Mining Africa under the Zest WEG brand. This year, a rebranded WEG is poised to make a powerful debut with a renewed focus on innovation and... →

IPR showcases cost effective dewatering solutions

22nd August 2024 Cost effective and agile rental solutions for dewatering will take centre stage at IPR’s Electra Mining Africa stand this year, alongside its quality range of slurry and sludge pumping equipment. IPR, previously known as Integrated Pump Rental, is recognised across the SADC region as the pump,... →

Keeping cool, compliant and cost effective

22nd August 2024 Leveraging its decades of experience in demanding heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications, Booyco Engineering has transitioned from bespoke solutions to a range of standard solutions for the mining sector. →

Accurate density measurement crucial for mining efficiency

22nd August 2024 In the mining industry, accurately measuring the density of slurries and suspensions is crucial for efficient process control and resource management. Berthold Technologies, based in Bad Wildbad, Germany, provides innovative solutions for this critical need, with its advanced density measurement... →

CEMSA champions local manufacturing of high-pressure cleaners

By: Creamer Media Reporter 22nd August 2024 Irene-, Gauteng-based CEMSA will be introducing some of its new and innovative high-pressure equipment at Electra Mining Africa. On September 2, the company will launch its newly upgraded autonomous range of petrol and diesel high-pressure cleaners. →

Pilot Crushtec

21st August 2024 With over three decades of experience in the crushing, screening and materials handling industry, Pilot Crushtec International is not only an approved distributor of world class leading brands such as Metso, Jonsson and Edge, but also a pioneer and manufacturer of mobile crushers and fixed... →

Dynamic Fluid Control launches new slurry air release valve

By: Creamer Media Reporter 21st August 2024 Valve manufacturer Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) is has announced the launch of the Vent-O-Mat slurry air release valve (SAV), designed to set new standards in performance and technology for the mining industry. The SAV PN100 is designed to endure pressures up to 100 bar, positioning it as a... →

Innomotics makes debut at Electra Mining

By: Creamer Media Reporter 21st August 2024 Innomotics, formerly Siemens Large Drives and Low Voltage Motors, will be making its first appearance at Electra Mining Africa. This newly formed company leverages more than 150 years of Siemens technology heritage and engineering expertise, combined with a fresh, innovative new structure, and is... →

Eco-efficient crushing and screening solutions on display

By: Creamer Media Reporter 21st August 2024 Visitors to Electra Mining Africa this year are looking for crushing and screening solutions that will boost productivity while enhancing sustainability, and Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions has what they need. Exciting developments in the company's integrated offering of crushers, screens,... →

DGC Africa expands with new ventures in the DRC, Zimbabwe and beyond

By: Creamer Media Reporter 20th August 2024 Mining services company DGC Africa, a member of the Dickson Group, has announced its expansion into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zimbabwe, marking a milestone in its growth plan. DGC Africa’s latest venture includes the opening of a new office in Kolwezi, a key location in the... →

SEW-EURODRIVE doubles down on drive innovation at Electra

By: Creamer Media Reporter 20th August 2024 With so much innovation to see, SEW-EURODRIVE has expanded its presence at Electra Mining Africa this year, adding exhibition space in Hall 7 to showcase its advancements in automation and electronics. This exciting addition complements the company’s large stand in Hall 6, which has always been... →

Advanced Group providing turnkey fire mitigation, suppression solutions

20th August 2024 Built on the back of a growing demand for a reliable, top-end service provider, safety and risk management specialist Advanced Group continues to evolve to include products and services that can tackle changing and bespoke fire protection, suppression and risk management needs. Established 24... →

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