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Cloud-based services lead to efficiency and operational accuracy for mines

Uptake of information and communications technology solutions improve mining operations

22nd May 2015

Technology and innovation have become important benchmarks of efficient and sustainable mining operations, says consulting firm Frost & Sullivan Africa. The company notes that, with the significant... 


PREPARING TO BLAST
Finding quality contractors is among the biggest challenges for miners

Finding good quality contractors a significant challenge

22nd May 2015

Among the many challenges facing the South African mining industry, such as strikes, skills retention and load-shedding, the challenge of employing and managing contractors seems to be significant,... 


PLANNING A MINE
An increased number of mining companies are seeking support from contractors for short-term tactical planning

More miners seeking contractor support for short-term planning

22nd May 2015

An increased number of mining companies are seeking support from contractors for short-term tactical planning, as opposed to only long-term, strategic and life-of-mine planning, says opencast and... 


Efficient rosters help mines to maximise employee time

Efficient rosters help mines to maximise employee time

20th May 2015

An optimised employee roster increases a mining operation’s productivity, reduces labour costs, satisfies employee and union needs, meets regulatory requirements and ensures a healthy workforce,... 


QUALITY CONTROL Using the correct charge-up instructions and procedures lead to successful blasting results 80% of the time

Quality control leads to successful blasting results

8th May 2015

Quality control is the most important factor in conducting blasting at an opencast mine, says environmental, opencast and civil drilling and blasting company DynaD director Chris Bester. He states... 


PRECISE
Downhole geophysics using wireline logging allows for variable seam depths and thicknesses to be reported accurately

Downhole geophysics helps mines avoid costly mistakes

8th May 2015

The profit margins of opencast mining have decreased, necessitating cost reductions while effcient production is maintained, says wireline-logging company Geoline Logging Services. Geoline manager... 


EFFICIENT MINING
Cloud-based systems provide mining companies with an alternative means of managing projects throughout the value chain

Mines increasingly depend on technology

8th May 2015

As mining companies become increasingly dependent on technology to drive, manage and deliver large-scale opencast projects, they are starting to consider cloud-based systems for solutions, says... 


ACCIDENT PREVENTION Investing in dust surpression solutions can effectively reduce or eliminate air pollution at any materials-handling site

Dust prevention reduces downtime

1st May 2015

To prevent operational downtime that, on average, can result in a loss of between $1 000/h and $3 000/h, materials handling companies must invest in dust prevention solutions that effectively... 


HEALTHY SURROUNDINGS Airvax is ideal for hospitals, nursery schools and daycare centres as it does not release particles back into the air once captured

Air purifier selling well in small business sector

1st May 2015

While air quality solutions company Solenco SA has mostly sold its Airvax air purifier to clients in the residential market, the company has noted an increased uptake from industry and small... 


TOTAL DUST MANAGEMENT
88Chemco uses appropriate chemistry for each project to ensure the solution fits performance and economic parameters

Fine-particle engineering solution cost-effective for industry

1st May 2015

Dust-suppression solutions provider 88Chemco is saving costs for clients in the mining, oil and gas, and plantation industries with its chemical technologies and engineering methods, including... 


LOCAL PRODUCTON Kentech plans to start manufacturing antipollution filters in South Africa

Companies meet new emissions standards with smoke, dust solution

1st May 2015

In response to the Department of Health’s new emissions standards that will come into effect this year, air-pollution control and dust extraction systems supplier Kentech is supplying smoke and... 


TREATED ROAD SURFACE
Haul road surface treated with the Dust-A-Side bituminous-based product

Company tackles haul truck dust emissions

1st May 2015

International research, using human health and environment protection agency the US Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions factors for unpaved haul roads, indicates that haul trucks generate... 


COLLECTING EMISSIONS
The emissions generated from different industrial processes need to be collected at the source

Air Quality Act emphasises emissions control in South Africa

1st May 2015

Since the implementation of the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act in November 2013, the importance of emissions control in South Africa has been increasing, says air filtration... 


ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY DUST CONTROL
I-Cat Environmental Solutions recently installed the ScrubMist dust-removal system at Beeshoek iron-ore mine

Company completes R5.8m dust-removal system installation

1st May 2015

Environmental management company I-Cat Environmental Solutions completed the installation of a R5.8-million ScrubMist dust-removal system at diversified miner Assmang’s Beeshoek iron-ore mine, in... 


DUST EXTRACTION 
MIP Process Technologies produces dust and fume extraction equipment capable of dealing with air pollution challenges

Growing need for dust extraction benefits antipollution companies

1st May 2015

Global public health institution the World Health Organisation’s 2015 statistics show that at least seven-million people worldwide die prematurely from air pollution-related diseases, which makes... 


READY TO BE MINED
Gemecs uses geological modelling as basis for determining possible life-of-mine scenarios

Company helping mines to effectively identify mineable resources

24th April 2015

Geological consulting company Gemecs is assisting exploration companies and mines with the successful identification of potential mineable in situ resources using geological modelling, says company... 


DESIGNING FOR EFFICIENCY Deswik enables mines and exploration projects to make design changes and update their schedules immediately to effectively deal with operational challenges

Focus shifting to operational improvement

24th April 2015

Owing to ongoing commodity price pressure, many larger feasibility studies have been replaced by operational improvement and smaller opportunity assessment studies over the past few months, global... 


ORCHESTRATING SURVIVAL 
Consuting engineers can assist mining companies in surviving difficult conditions by reviewing their plans and providing realistic advice

Mining companies advised to invest in the future

24th April 2015

Despite tough conditions currently, mining companies should still invest in building their operations for the future, as “the cycle will eventually turn”, says consulting engineers and scientists... 


BRINGING OUT THE COPPER Codelco is one of the global mining companies benefiting from Degrémont’s wastewater treatment services

Effective wastewater treatment crucial

24th April 2015

Wastewater treatment works at mines must provide a competitive solution for their capital expenditure and operating expenditure, says water treatment plants designer and developer Degrémont South... 


MOVING WITH THE TIMES
The ever-changing mining environment requires companies to constantly reinvent themselves

Innovation needed to remain relevant in changing environment

24th April 2015

Mining houses and consulting engineering firms that continue to conduct business the way they have always conducted it will become irrelevant in the ever-everchanging environment, says  project... 


UNDER CONSIDERATION
PEC Consulting can help its clients identify all the aspects that have to be considered when planning to expand an underground or surface operation

Economics, market analysis crucial for effective feasibility study

24th April 2015

An effective mining feasibility study must provide not only the results of a geological evaluation or the development of mine plans, but also an analysis of the market and the fundamental economics... 


GOLPU PROJECT SITE
WorleyParsons has started work on the feasibility study for the Golpu gold mine project, in Papua New Guinea

Project feasibility study for Golpu under way

24th April 2015

Project delivery and consulting services firm WorleyParsons started working on the feasibility study for the greenfield Golpu gold project, in Papua New Guinea, last month. The project is owned by... 


TRAINING SUPPORT
Belgotex technical support manager Allan de Wit, Fita training director Patty Vermaak, Sparrow FET new business development manager Melanie Malema and Kevin Bates Albert Carpets CFO Neil Duncan

Flooring industry needs to accelerate training

10th April 2015

The flooring industry in South Africa must start investing in worker training, as government plans to make staff accreditation a compulsory requirement, says interior flooring supplier and... 


CONCRETE FLOORING 
The Concrete Institute technical staff deal mostly with problems pertaining to concrete flooring

Quality concrete floors depend on contractor cooperation

10th April 2015

Dividing on-site flooring responsibility between main contractors and subcontractors leads to poor-quality concrete floors, says cement and concrete industry body The Concrete Institute. Therefore,... 


QUALITY FLOORING
a.b.e Construction Chemicals and FloorworX take pride in their partnership that aims to offer a better system to the end-user

Reformulated screed offers new benefits

10th April 2015

The reformulated version of construction chemicals manufacturer a.b.e Construction Chemicals’ abescreed SLC P is being successfully applied at building projects countrywide, says a.b.e national... 


EASY POSITIONING Ampliform’s aluminium floor grating and mesh are suitable for use in applications where the weight of steel grating is an issue when it comes to loading on the roof trusses

Expanded-aluminium grating and mesh prevent corrosion

10th April 2015

Expanded-aluminium floor grating and mesh, manufactured by expanded-aluminium products manufacturer Ampliform ensures that end-users do not struggle with corrosion in outside areas, says Ampliform... 


DOUBLE CONCERN
Using people in deep-level operations is a challenge for mining companies because not only does making the underground environment suitable for workers become more costly but the risk to mineworkers also increases

South African mining industry committed to mechanisation

3rd April 2015

The South African mining industry is committed to mechanisation in its deep-level mining operations, with major gold and platinum producers having announced their intent to modernise their... 


SAFETY UNDERGROUND Once the research project is completed it will assist the mining industry in being better equipped to deal with the ongoing challenge of keeping their workers safe underground

Mining-induced earthquake research in final stages

3rd April 2015

Research institutions, led by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Japan’s Ritsumeikan University, are in the final stages of a research project aimed at gaining a better... 


UNDERGROUND SUPPORT
Geobrugg's high-tensile steel mesh is is three times stronger than mild steel and lighter than classical mild steel products

Mechanised installation of mesh promotes underground safety

3rd April 2015

The mechanised installation of high tensile steel mesh in deep-level mines promotes safety, as it  reduces the risk of people being harmed while performing the same task, says engineering company... 


GREATER CONTROL While deep-level mines are still exposed to significant seismic risk levels, these are increasingly being controlled through research and its implementation

Research results in fewer incidents at SA deep-level mines

3rd April 2015

There have been major improvements in safety at South Africa’s deep-level mines over the past 19 years because of focused industry initiatives, as well as government-funded research and the... 


GOING DEEPER
Deep-drilling technology enables mining companies to identify mineralisation at much greater depths with a reasonable level of confidence

Innovative technology leading to increased deep-level mining

3rd April 2015

Deep-level mining is becoming more common as a result of innovative technology, says design and consulting professional services company Stantec. Stantec US and international mining VP Sandy Watson... 


MITIGATION STRATEGY 
South African mining companies are attempting to introduce technology that aids deep-level mining, which is generally challenging

SA deep-level mining industry to remain in doldrums

3rd April 2015

South Africa’s current outlook regarding the deep-level mining industry will remain negative, as the sector’s downward production trend is expected to continue, advisory firm Wood Mackenzie... 


COOLING TOWER
Mines require sophisticated cooling methods and equipment to reduce temperatures to safe levels for workers

SA mines benefit from sophisticated cooling methods

3rd April 2015

Major mining companies, such as platinum producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) and gold miner AngloGold Ashanti, are benefiting from ventilation and cooling technology provided by cooling... 


SIMULATION
Training simulators are necessary to ensure that operators know how to operate a drill rig safely and efficiently without the mine having to take it out of production for too long

More mining companies to benefit from drill rig simulator training

20th March 2015

In response to the growing need for skilled drilling personnel, global training simulator provider ThoroughTec Simulation is increasing the number of its Cybermine blast-hole drill-rig simulator... 


INCREASED PRECISION
The R459 drill has been specifically developed to overcome problems typically associated with deep-hole drilling and creating underground mining infrastructure

Drill penetrates with more precision

20th March 2015

Cutting tools developer Dormer Pramet in January launched a new solid carbide drill that increases drilling precision. The drill was specifically developed to overcome problems associated with... 


ZERO SPILLAGE
Drilling must have as little impact as possible on the environment

Company prioritises oil-contamination prevention, safety

20th March 2015

To reduce the environmental impact of its projects, drilling services company Ubuntu Rock Drilling (URD) aims to prevent oil contamination as much as possible, company marketing manager Michelle... 


VERSATILE
DAT instruments' products can be installed and used on any drilling rig

African drilling projects benefit from versatile equipment

20th March 2015

African drilling projects are benefiting from using the versatile instruments and products produced by Italy-based drilling instruments designer DAT instruments, says sales manager Domenico... 


POWERFUL
The MD6640 is electrically powered and is Caterpillar’s largest rotary drill

Upgraded rotary drill to be introduced to African market

20th March 2015

Following the completion of product support training, machinery manufacturer Caterpillar’s upgraded MD6640 rotary drill is now commercially available, says Caterpillar surface rock drills... 


DRILLING TECHNIQUE The dual-tube flooded reverse-circulation drilling technique makes it possible for the bit to penetrate loss circulation zones without the use of a more traditional raised bore rig

Challenging drilling project successfully completed

20th March 2015

Integrated drilling services and equipment provider Boart Longyear last month completed another unique project using its dual-tube flooded reverse-circulation technique. The technique, used to... 


RAIL CAPACITY
Transnet is considering upgrades to its various rail tracks leading to the Richards Bay Coal Terminal

SA can become a bigger coal exporter

13th March 2015

South Africa has the potential to export more coal, provided there is  rail infrastructure expansion and improvement in the country, says geology, mining and environmental consulting services... 


EASE OF MAINTENANCE
The availability of original-equipment manufacturer spares for screens is a critical success factor for Joest

First installation of new coal screen imminent

13th March 2015

Custom-built vibrating screens manufacturer and supplier Joest is working on various projects that could result in the first installation of its new 4.3-m-wide banana screen that was introduced to... 


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