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ELGIN ORCHARDS 
The growth and increasing demand for all Kubota products are largely driven by the manufacturer’s focus on innovation and new technologies

Distributor sees satisfactory growth in tractor sales

14th August 2015

The growth in sales of Japan-manufactured Kubota tractors, distributed in South Africa by specialist machinery importer and distributor Smith Power Equipment, has been satisfactory, says Smith... 


TXLS LOG STACKER The new Taylor series designed to efficiently handle a full log load from truck or rail in a single pass

New series of log stackers launched

14th August 2015

Materials handling equipment supplier BLT South Africa (SA) earlier this year launched its updated TXLS series of log stackers onto the South African market, with the new Taylor series designed to... 


DEMAG MONO-RAIL SYSTEM 
South Africa’s automotive industry has a specific need for robust and heavy-duty linear overhead materials-handling solutions

Modular solution meets customer requirements

14th August 2015

South Africa’s automotive industry has a specific need for robust and heavy-duty linear overhead materials-handling solutions, which has seen specialist crane and related components manufacturer... 


EFFECTIVE WATER STORAGE 
Reservoirs provide many benefits, including sufficient water supply, floodwater control, power generation capacity, irrigation and recreational use

Industry body emphasises the benefits of effective water storage

7th August 2015

Local authorities need to realise that even small concrete water reservoirs, if strategically placed, can play a vital role in sustaining struggling rural communities, avers cement and concrete... 


FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE 
The effective and sustainable intensification of agriculture is paramount in eliminating hunger and increasing the continent’s food security

Africa should prioritise quality food production

7th August 2015

Agriculture remains the key sector in Africa for food security, employment and growth with agriculture-led growth having the largest impact on reducing the depth and breadth of poverty. Ensuring... 


AGRICULTURE SECTOR DEBATED
Agriculture contributes 2.4% to the gross domestic product, which makes it the smallest economic sector in South Africa

Commercial bank speculates about the future of agriculture

7th August 2015

While the future of the agriculture sector is often debated at farmers’ conventions, during general council meetings, in the media and in the political arena, it is now becoming a pertinent topic... 


RESPONSE TO GROWING DEMAND
Renttech South Africa  generators are manufactured by handpicked ISO-accredited suppliers in China

Welding specialist opens Bloemfontein branch

7th August 2015

In response to a growing demand in the Free State, Northern Cape and Lesotho for quality, affordable industrial equipment to rent or buy, Southern Africa welding and construction-related equipment... 


QIC-SUR TELEMETRY PESTICIDE SYSTEM
This solution enables remote control monitoring of pesticides for the fruit, vegetable and wine industries

Relaunch of pesticide system aimed to support agriculture sector

7th August 2015

Asset management solutions provider QCIC relaunched its Qic-Sur telemetry pesticide system earlier this year, which enables remote control monitoring of pesticides for the fruit, vegetable and wine... 


SPECIALISED HARDWARE SUPPLIED 
Dacom develops and supplies specialised hardware, software and online advisory services to arable farms and global agribusiness

Improved connectivity for management solution benefits agribusiness

7th August 2015

Farmers can share crop information and continuously monitor and fine-tune their production process throughout the growing season using the information provided by connected devices, such as... 


SUBSISTENCE FARMERS PROTECTED 
The intention of farmers’ privilege is to protect subsistence farmers from having to buy seed every year

Amendments to PBR Act imminent

7th August 2015

Following Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana’s January announcement that he intended to introduce the Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) Bill in the National Assembly, public... 


ACCORDING TO PLAN Main shaft stripping and commissioning at Wesizwe's Bakubung mine is expected to start in November 2015

Platinum mine to complete shaft sinking in October

31st July 2015

Wesizwe Platinum’s Bakubung mine, in the North West, remains on track to complete shaft sinking in October, after which commissioning will start. The main shaft is currently 25 m away from bottom... 


PGM FLOTATION PLANT
Sylvania Platinum owns the Sylvania Dump Operations that currently include seven fully operational chrome tailings processing complexes

Platinum projects well under way

31st July 2015

Platinum group metals (PGMs) producer Sylvania Platinum’s project portfolio includes four hotspots on the northern limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex that have been identified as prospective... 


AEROVANTAGE HYBRID BLADE 
Champion’s new wiper blades were launched globally this year and are specific to vehicle applications

Auto product range expands to meet local market demands

24th July 2015

Champion’s new wiper blades were launched globally this year and are specific to vehicle applications. Champion has been persistent in developing this product and hopes to be the first company to... 


AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY PRESSURE 
The automotive sector is feeling the pressure from the strict regulatory standards being enforced globally

Survey reveals latest auto trends, innovations

24th July 2015

The automotive sector is feeling the pressure from the strict regulatory standards being enforced globally, as well as increasingly tech-savvy consumers who not only expect, but demand, new and... 


BRIAN MCKENZIE 
The QIC-Fuel solution enables the user to monitor the fuel by taking a sample of each sensor as the vehicle moves

Company introduces new fuel management system

24th July 2015

Asset management solutions provider QCIC delivered and released its QIC-Fuel solution in February and is optimistic that it will have at least ten companies on its system before December. The fuel... 


New pipes manufacturing facility to be completed by year-end

New pipes manufacturing facility to be completed by year-end

20th July 2015

Sasolburg-based pipes manufacturer Africa Pipe Industries (API), which supplies helical welded pipes used in the water and oil and gas industries, has started the construction phase of a new... 


PRODUCT SUPPLY INCREASED 
Dryer Drums used in the paper industry requires coatings for non-stick high release, easy cleanabiltiy and traction

New coating solution a first in South Africa

17th July 2015

Local thermal spray coating and plasma transferred arc (PTA) cladding services provider Thermaspray is the first company in South Africa to introduce an array of coatings from US-based corrosion,... 


DERYCK SPENCE 
Sapiti will provide multifaceted practical training in coatings technology

New premises for industry body training institute

17th July 2015

Nonprofit paint industry body the South African Paint Manufacturing Association (Sapma) plans to start erecting new premises for its training arm, the South African Paint Industry Training... 


BALL VALVES
Boriding provides good corrosion resistance in non-oxidising acids and can operate in temperatures of up to 800 °C

Coating process provides significant wear and corrosion protection

17th July 2015

Performance tooling manufacturer and coating specialist TD Coating Centre included the surface-hardening process of boriding into its service offering this year, enabling the company to treat... 


REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION 
The Cool Surfaces project forms part of Sanedi’s drive to make paints, coatings and paint membranes more energy efficient

Cool coatings project designed to limit buildings’ energy use

17th July 2015

The South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) has established the South African Cool Surfaces Association (Sacsa), administered by the Association of Architectural Aluminium... 


JOSUA LE ROUX Air Products South Africa new polycarbamide technology provides colour, ultraviolet stability and low temperature curing

New polycarbamide technology introduced onto local market

17th July 2015

Industrial and specialty gas products and chemicals supplier Air Products South Africa (SA) has recently introduced its new polycarbamide technology, designed for flooring applications, which... 


BOTTLED WATER ALTERNATIVE An external view of the CWM 1000 Plant

Atmospheric water provides bottled water alternative

3rd July 2015

Sustainable drinking water solutions provider Cirrus Water Management (CWM) installs atmospheric water generators as a healthier alternative to bottled water, which is also more cost effective and... 


PANASONIC NFC
The Panasonic Near Field Communication tag platform comprises a versatile set of NFC integrated circuits and easy-to-use development tools

New tag platform added to product range

3rd July 2015

Technology company Pitney Bowes SA released the latest version of the CMC CartonWrap ‘Dynamic box on demand’ solution in South Africa this year. CMC CartonWrap is an automatic carton packaging... 


DYNAMIC PACKING SOLUTION 
Technology company Pitney Bowes SA released the latest version of the CMC CartonWrap 'Dynamic box on demand' solution in South Africa this year

New customised packaging system launched

3rd July 2015

Technology company Pitney Bowes SA released the latest version of the CMC CartonWrap ‘Dynamic box on demand’ solution in South Africa this year. CMC CartonWrap is an automatic carton packaging... 


COMMON OBJECTIVE NEEDED Without an attitude shift from the main industry players, the gold industry will continue to decline

Radical attitude shift required for gold sector growth – consultancy

26th June 2015

The biggest potential for gold-industry growth lies in mining companies, government and unions undergoing a “radical” attitude shift, says consulting engineers and scientists SRK Consulting.... 


EXPLORATION CONTINUES
Gold remains the main commodity of interest for the exploration industry

Gold still main exploration commodity

26th June 2015

Gold remains the main commodity of interest for the exploration industry, accounting for 43% of exploration budgets in 2014, says mining and environmental consulting services company The MSA Group... 


CONDITION MONITORING  
WearCheck will open its newest laboratory at the new Kibali gold mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in August

Company opens new condition-monitoring laboratory in the DRC

26th June 2015

Condition-monitoring specialist WearCheck will open its newest laboratory at the new Kibali gold mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in August. Construction of the laboratory, which... 


SAFE HAVEN Central banks remain net buyers of gold and still hold a lot of gold as value, which positively impacts on global demand

Global supply and demand trends impact on local gold sector

26th June 2015

The gold sector is the third-largest contributor to the mining industry’s contibution to South Africa’s gross domestic product, notes professional services company KPMG, adding that gold remains... 


UNDERGROUND SOLUTION
The introduction of portable pumps for narrow-reef mining has been a success, with complete shafts being fully converted at the mines of leading mining groups in South Africa

Explosives manufacturer follows holistic approach

26th June 2015

Commercial explosives manufacturer and supplier AEL Mining Services continues to develop its portable charging units, having launched new  units for shaft sinking at two sinking shafts in Africa in... 


GRAHAM COOPER
The division of Braybar and SPP under KBI can be considered a cost-saving exercise, which is more efficient than operating two separate entities

Acquisition and merger create job opportunities, improve customer service

12th June 2015

The acquisition of pump manufacturer SPP Pumps and pumps spares supplier Braybar Pumps by fluid management solutions company Kirloskar Brothers International (KBI) has created the potential for... 


PUMPSTATION SOLUTION 
Locomotives manufacturer General Electric (GE) Mining is set to provide new pumpstation solutions for a mine in Chile

Manufacturer to install new pumping solution at Chile mine

12th June 2015

Locomotives manufacturer General Electric (GE) Mining is set to provide new pumpstation solutions for a mine in Chile. The new GE pumpstation solution uses a combination of existing GE products... 


COMPLETE SERVICE
Pump manager and supplier AESPUMP is establishing itself as a one-stop service and support centre for rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors and mixers

Pumps service and support centre continues to grow

12th June 2015

Pump manager and supplier AESPUMP is establishing itself as a one-stop service and support centre for rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors and mixers. The company is continuously training... 


PAS RANGE
Atlas Copco recently introduced its new range of portable diesel-engine-driven pumps

New diesel-driven pumps introduced to South African market

12th June 2015

Swedish industrial tools and equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco introduced its new range of portable diesel-engine-driven pumps, PAS, to the South African market in March this year. The PAS range,... 


PUMPS SOLUTION Pump and Abrasion Technologies was hired to evaluate the readily available slurry pump equipment at the mine and to supply and install other necessary equipment

Company restores pumps at platinum mine

12th June 2015

Heavy-duty pump solutions manufacturer and supplier Pump and Abrasion Technologies in March restored 37 pumps at a South African platinum mine to original-equipment manufacturer specifications in... 


LOCALLY DESIGNED
The SlurrySucker Dredge Unit is capable of extracting high tonnages due to the design and engineering of the dredge head

New dredge units launched

12th June 2015

Pump rental company  Integrated Pump Rental introduced the SlurrySucker dredge unit into its rental fleet at the end of last month. This pumping solution which makes it easier to remove silt and... 


RUI GOMES
Development of the WHB range has been a global effort across Weir Minerals’ operations in order to incorporate our customers’ needs and requirements

Peaked interest in new slurry pumps range

12th June 2015

Interest in slurry equipment solution provider Weir Minerals’ Warman slurry pumps has peaked over the past 12 months, with sales of these pumps having increased over the past 12 months. Launched in... 


JOHN TEELING 
There is a clear supply-demand gap opening. Demand for gemstones in Asia, the Middle East and parts of Africa is increasing, owing to an emerging middle class

Diamond producer aiming to establish new Botswana mine

5th June 2015

Diamond exploration and project development company Botswana Diamonds is aiming to establish a new diamond mine in Botswana, executive chairperson John Teeling tells Mining Weekly. The company... 


DEDICATED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
 De Beers will now work with Synova to develop a fully automated cutting and shaping technology, with LMJ at its core, which is expected to enhance diamond cutting and polishing efficiency

Diamond partnership to develop cutting, shaping technology

5th June 2015

Diamond major De Beers announced last month that it had acquired a 33.4% equity stake in Swiss-based patent protected laser micro jet (LMJ) technology owner and supplier Synova SA. De Beers will... 


CONTRACT COMPLETED
JB Switchgear Solutions’ contract for the design, manufacture and supply of motor control centres to diamond mining group Petra Diamonds’ Cullinan and Finsch mines is drawing to a close

Cullinan, Finsch MCC contracts drawing to a close

5th June 2015

Switchgear solutions designer and manufacturer JB Switchgear Solutions’ contract for the design, manufacture and supply of motor control centres (MCCs) to diamond mining group Petra Diamonds’... 


DIAMONDS PROJECT PROGRESSES 
Moving Tongo to the mining license application stage is a major milestone for the project

Tongo mining licence application under way

5th June 2015

West Africa-focused diamond development company Stellar Diamonds has started the application process to obtain a mining licence for its 100%-owned 1.45-million carat Tongo Dyke-1 kimberlite project... 


IN DEMAND
The long-term outlook for the diamond market remains strong

Diamond mines pave way for company’s sustainable growth

5th June 2015

UK-based global diamond mining business Gem Diamonds continued throughout last year to focus on enhancing operational efficiencies and investing in innovative technologies at its Letšeng and... 


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