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Skills development, transfer a focus for manufacturer

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 19th July 2024 The requirement to employ and train young people within its operations, coupled with the transfer of industry knowledge, are focuses of hydraulic equipment manufacturer Ndoukhulu Hydraulic and Mining Supplier, CEO Matome Manenzhe tells Mining Weekly. The idea for this company was developed over... →

High flow, convenience, precision with hydraulic pumps

19th July 2024 Hydraulic electric pumps from industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Enerpac E-pulse pumps range offer intelligent automatic cycle functionality and an efficient power-to-weight ratio to ensure dependable operation and high-productivity in challenging industrial and mining applications. These pumps... →

Weartech

By: Creamer Media Reporter 19th July 2024 Founded in 1984, Weartech has established a highly-respected reputation as a trusted specialist supplier of welding, thermal spray and other speciality products. Weartech offers a comprehensive range of products for use in wear, corrosion and hard-facing applications as well as maintenance and... →

Coating tech protects critical equipment

19th July 2024 Laser-applied cladding technology provides robust and long-lasting coatings that enhance the performance and lifespan of critical components required for hydraulics, pneumatics and hydropower environments, reports specialised welding and thermal spray products supplier Weartech CEO Simon Wintle.... →

Manufacturer highlights challenges, capabilities

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 19th July 2024 A lack of access to finance and the fluctuating price of steel is constraining hydraulic equipment supplier Ezindaleni Hydraulics and Engineering’s manufacturing capabilities as it takes on work for mining industry clients that require a quick turnaround. “When funding is not forthcoming, it... →

Suricate Minerals Mauritania

12th July 2024 SURICATE MINERALS, is a leading Mauritanian group specializing in the exploration and development of mineral resources. With a portfolio of exploration concessions across Mauritania, the company is focused on Gold and a range of strategic minerals essential for the clean energy transition.... →

ESG highlighted in company’s operations

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 12th July 2024 Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have evolved beyond the business-as-usual approach to shape its operational ethos, highlights Rand Refinery CEO Praveen Baijnath. Rand Refinery – one of the world's leading gold and silver refiners and an operator of one of Africa's... →

Cutting costs with pumps

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 12th July 2024 Using efficient pumps that have undergone extensive testing, measured by agreed and approved key performance indicators, can result in operational savings, states slurry pump manufacturer Schurco Slurry. Amid the significant challenges in reducing the operational costs associated with gold mining... →

Major eyes steady production growth

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 12th July 2024 With a well-built portfolio of assets in several countries, gold major Gold Fields is in a strong position to deliver attractive near-term growth underpinned by a steady baseload of production with visibility, while improving the company’s financial stability and operational sustainability. The... →

Coordinated approach key to success

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 12th July 2024 In its endeavours to add projects to its portfolio, diversified mining services group Siyakhula Sonke Empowerment Corporation (SSC Group) focuses on pursuing gold and platinum opportunities. Owing to the cyclical nature of gold mining, SSC Group CEO Fred Arendse highlights that a diversified... →

Bullion manager aims to restore precious metals as currency globally

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 12th July 2024 A cost-effective wealth generative solution – BullionGold facility – has been made available by gold bullion dealing, investment and vaulting company SA Bullion, thereby enabling investors from all segments of the market, locally and globally, the ability to establish and grow their gold... →

Miner prioritises value of Zim mine

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 12th July 2024 In focusing on its Zimbabwean assets, gold miner Caledonia Mining has strongly affirmed its focus on gold in optimising the net present value of its Blanket mine in Gwanda, in south-west Zimbabwe. The company is also open to considering every legal funding option for its Bilboes gold project, 75... →

Specialist expands African footprint

By: Simone Liedtke 12th July 2024 Blasting and explosives specialist BME is bolstering its presence in Africa through strategic expansions and a strong emphasis on sustainability and local partnerships. The company, a division of chemical manufacturing company Omnia Group, is actively enhancing its operations in regions such as... →

Orion Minerals accelerating towards production

12th July 2024 Through the development of its extensive, high-quality mineral resources base located in South Africa’s Northern Cape, junior miner Orion Minerals aims to be a next-generation Australian-South African base metals producer supplying future-facing metals for the global transition to a lower carbon... →

Region poised to benefit from energy transition

By: Nadine Ramdass 12th July 2024 Southern and Central African countries have a significant opportunity to benefit from the anticipated high demand for energy-transition minerals, such as those used for renewable-energy systems, electric drivetrains, battery storage and for Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. Consequently,... →

Resilience pays off when mining in Africa

By: Nadine Ramdass 12th July 2024 While the African mining industry faces several challenges, the potential rewards of investing in the continent are significant, with companies willing to navigate the complexities of the region for the opportunity to unlock vast resources and drive substantial economic growth, according to North... →

Meeting challenges requires strategy rethink

By: Simone Liedtke 12th July 2024 In 2023, the global mining sector, including key players in Africa, faced a dual threat of falling commodity prices and rising operational costs, which pressured the financial performance of the world’s top 40 mining companies, according to advisory services firm PwC’s ‘Global Mine 2024’ report,... →

Set to transform Namibian lithium production

By: Simone Liedtke 12th July 2024 African technology metals mining company Andrada Mining, which has its roots in exploring the rich geologies of Southern Africa, is poised to become a pivotal player in the global lithium supply chain, driven by burgeoning demand for critical minerals-intensive electric vehicles (EVs) and... →

Tanzania leads ASM legislation, support

By: Nadine Ramdass 12th July 2024 Tanzania has emerged as a leader in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region for its progressive and supportive policies toward artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), demonstrating the significant strides the country has made in formalising ASM activities, according to regional... →

Strategic African expansion continues

By: Simone Liedtke 12th July 2024 Battery metals miner Marula Mining, under the leadership of CEO Jason Brewer, is rapidly expanding its operations across Africa, which he highlighted – during a presentation at Resources for Africa’s Junior Indaba, in May – was made possible through the company’s focus on swift production and... →

Pumps range addresses hard rock mining wear issues

5th July 2024 The GIW range of slurry pumps from South African division of pumps and valves maker KSB Pumps and Valves is designed to ensure optimal wear performance in harsh conditions found in hard rock mining applications, reports mining market area manager Jacques Pretorius. He adds that GIW’s mill duty... →

Company driving innovation in the pumps sector

5th July 2024 Whether operating in wastewater treatment facilities, dewatering on mines, irrigating in the agricultural sector or transferring fluids and slurries in the manufacturing sectors, pumps cannot do their job without the precise control and efficiency that advanced drives provide. SEW-EURODRIVE... →

Efficient water management with new pump

5th July 2024 Local pump original-equipment manufacturer Pump & Abrasion Technologies launched its Curve D150 dewatering pump in May, which has been designed to improve water handling in mining operations. In the competitive realm of mining operations, efficient water management is not just an operational... →

AESPUMP South Africa forms strategic partnership with Andritz AG: A boost for local engineering markets

5th July 2024 AESPUMP is celebrated for its comprehensive pump solutions, including new pump sales, precise repairs, and the application of Belzona protective coatings. Since its founding in 2012, originating from the reputable rotating equipment repairs division of its sister company AESSEAL South Africa,... →

Partnership set to bolster African mine water sector

5th July 2024 Earlier this year Africa-focused pump supplier Tri-Pump signed an exclusive distributor agreement with US-based industrial equipment and dredging solutions manufacturer Ellicott Dredge Technologies (EDT) to address the unique challenges faced by the mining sector in Africa through the... →

Partnership boosts Botswana mine pumping solutions

5th July 2024 Following a distributorship agreement concluded earlier this year between pumps solutions provider Integrated Pump Technology and plant hire company Mitchell Equipment Hire, Botswana’s promising mining sector and infrastructural developments will gain easy access to reliable high performance... →

Save on compressed air with the Sandpiper EvolutionX and Versamatic Valor AODD pumps

5th July 2024 In the ever-changing realm of fluid handling, technological progress plays a vital role in improving efficiency and dependability. The forefront of these advancements is represented by the Sandpiper EvolutionX pump and the Versamatic Valor pump, both of which offer revolutionary technology and... →

Awards focus on development of designers

By: Simone Liedtke 28th June 2024 By focusing on sustainability, innovation and comprehensive industry exposure, diamond miner De Beers’ Shining Light Awards is evolving to meet the changing needs of the jewellery industry to recognise and support talented youth and as a means of boosting their careers. The competition,... →

Underground expansion progressing towards 2028 start

By: Simone Liedtke 28th June 2024 With careful planning, innovative solutions and a dedicated team, diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corporation’s Karowe Underground Expansion Project (UGP) at the wholly owned Karowe diamond mine, in Botswana, is well-positioned to achieve its goals, says CEO and president William Lamb. The... →

Percussion excavation as blasting alternative

By: Halima Frost 28th June 2024 Opencast mining, bulk materials handling, and drilling and blasting service provider Zizwe Opencast Mining’s fleet of hydraulic ripper excavator attachments from systems developer Xcentric enables clients to mine in socially sensitive areas, such as near communities, where drilling and blasting... →

Emerald miner invests in SA-made dump trucks

28th June 2024 Emerald producer Grizzly Mining has invested in 20 B50E articulated dump trucks (ADTs), manufactured by South African mining and construction equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment, for its operation that is located 48 km south-west of Kitwe, in Zambia. The Bell B50E 45 t ADTs will reduce mining... →

Dump truck redesigned to improve surface mining

28th June 2024 Last month, heavy equipment manufacturer John Deere announced that it has redesigned its 410 P-Tier Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) with upgrades to its design and productivity performance, following requests by its earthmoving clients through a discussion with customer groups. The 410 P-Tier ADT... →

Electric shovels receive 50 000-hour service

By: Halima Frost 28th June 2024 A 50 000-hour component replacement project on one of the large 7495-series Caterpillar electric rope shovels owned and operated by diamond producer Debswana for its Jwaneng mine is going to plan, being undertaken by Barloworld Equipment (BWE) Botswana, with recommissioning of the equipment... →

Reducing remote-site breakdowns

By: Lynne Davies 21st June 2024 Mass accommodation and remote-site catering, laundry and hospitality solutions provider Ascot Site Solutions aims to ensure employee comfortability by reducing the risk of accommodation-related equipment breakdowns. A remote site can have its own “frustrations”, but Ascot’s maintenance strategy... →

Prefab offering expanded with quick-assemble kits

By: Lynne Davies 21st June 2024 In the mining industry, where time is of the essence, there is a need for fast and efficient solutions when it comes to the construction of permanent structures or fully mobile units for temporary purposes. To cater to these needs, prefabricated buildings supplier Kwikspace has created a... →

S America changing tack for in-demand minerals

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 21st June 2024 An emerging trend in Latin America, and South America in general, is the shift from mining certain commodities to mining commodities that are more critical for the energy transition, such as copper, reports field research professional services firm Southern Pulse founder and managing partner... →

ICMM highlights tailings safety on Brumadinho anniversary

21st June 2024 The fifth anniversary of the Brumadinho tailings dam collapse serves as a “powerful reminder” to all mining industry stakeholders about the tragic consequences of accidents and highlights the need to remain focused on improving how tailings facilities are managed across the entire industry,... →

Deal signed to test battery-powered haul trucks

21st June 2024 Forming part of its initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, iron-ore and nickel major Vale and mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar have signed an agreement to test battery electric trucks and energy transfer systems, as well as to conduct studies on ethanol-powered trucks. This undertaking... →

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