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Sustainability for businesses in South Africa
Sustainability for businesses in South Africa
4th June 2021

The country has been experiencing power outages for several years now which brings alternative energy supply to the forefront.  Egoli Gas is helping Industry to meet growing energy demand and limit... 


Big Tre Copper CEO Jan Nelson
New green copper play in Northern Cape expects to be cash positive from month two
28th May 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The new green copper play in the Northern Cape expects to be cash positive from its second month of operation. Big Tree Copper, a rebrand of Cape Copper Oxide, will begin producing copper plate... 


COMPLETE SAFETY 
BMG works closely with its customers in all sectors to ensure that each plant is well-prepared to maintain full production
Quality stainless steel components supplied during pandemic
28th May 2021

Engineering solutions specialists BMG provided engineering components and support services to all sectors during the Covid-19 pandemic. “The BMG team is committed to making sure industry continues... 


SAFETY FIRST The most dangerous part of doing furnace rebuilds is the demolition that first has to take place
Furnace sector heating up after Covid-19
28th May 2021 By: Darren Parker

There has been a significant increase in project activity for furnace services company Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) since the start of this year. DGC commercial manager Louwrens Minnie tells... 


NEW TECH 
The 22 RB series is the most compact and affordable model in the company’s RB Series product range
Machine comes to SA shores
28th May 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With the stainless steel industry need for a smaller and more compact rotary brush machine, deburring machine manufacturers Timesavers International has developed the 22 RB series rotary brush... 


SSC Group
SSC Group
21st May 2021

Siyakhula Sonke Empowerment Corporation (Pty) Ltd (SSC Group) is a diversified, operating, minerals and investment group. It is a fully-accredited Level 1 Black-owned company, which was founded in... 


STORAGE CONDITIONS 
Gaskets are often treated as an afterthought, often even ordered last, when in fact it is one of the most critical parts of any application to ensure a plant functions properly
Ideal gasket storage and maintenance of plant is crucial
14th May 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Inadequate storage and the mishandling of gaskets, as well as inaccurate gasket material selection for an application – often treated as trivial or an afterthought – can be critical in precluding... 


Marathon palladium and copper project, Canada – update
Marathon palladium and copper project, Canada – update
14th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Generation Mining has announced board approval for the feasibility study for the project. 


Molo graphite project, Madagascar – update
Molo graphite project, Madagascar – update
14th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

NextSource has started the procurement of processing plant equipment for its Molo graphite mine. 


NextSource starts procuring equipment for Madagascar graphite mine
11th May 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed NextSource has started procurement of processing plant equipment for its Molo graphite mine, in Madagascar, ahead of expected mine construction starting in August. Purchase orders... 


NORD DUODRIVE
BMG’s new NORD DuoDrive unit - an integrated geared unit that combines the recently launched NORD IE5+ synchronous motor and a single-stage helical gear unit in one compact housing - has been designed for optimum system efficiency.
New unit designed for efficiency
7th May 2021

Industrial products provider, BMG’s new NORD DuoDrive unit, an integrated geared unit that combines the recently launched NORD IE5+ synchronous motor and a single-stage helical gear unit in one... 


FIT FOR PURPOSE 
The company’s advanced tools are designed to meet the requirements of quality and safety critical installations
Drills designed for continuous use
7th May 2021

Pneumatic drills which are lightweight and compact, with enhanced ergonomics have been designed for continuous use in the most demanding industrial applications. This range of pneumatic drills –... 


Marathon palladium and copper project, Canada
Marathon palladium and copper project, Canada
7th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study completed on Marathon in March 2021 has confirmed it is a substantial mining project that is expected to provide a very robust return on investment. 


Iron-ore’s blistering rally sets sights on $200 as steel booms
5th May 2021 By: Bloomberg

A surge in steel consumption as the world emerges from its pandemic-induced slump is set to drive iron-ore to an unprecedented high as the biggest miners struggle to keep up with the frenzied pace... 


INTELLIGENT MONITORING
Incorporating intelligent and services will assist a technician by providing in-depth information on a machine, in real-time, when a technician arrives on site
Tech integrated in maintenance services
30th April 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Filtration services provider Perfect Filtration is incorporating intelligent software technology and services into its filtration and preventive maintenance measures for hydraulic equipment.... 


Cell C embarks on next phase of turnaround
30th April 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

After completing the initial phase to turn its embattled mobile operations around during 2019 and 2020, telecommunications group Cell C is now entering its next phase of “transitioning and... 


Egoli Gas
Egoli Gas
23rd April 2021

Embedded Power generation has become a priority and vital factor to sustainability for businesses in South Africa. Consideration to piped natural gas allows different types of solutions to be... 


Wind OEM sees South Africa as potential industrial hub for Africa
16th April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Denmark-based wind energy equipment multinational Vestas is optimistic about renewable energy, and specifically onshore wind energy, opportunities in South Africa and more broadly in Africa. "We... 


Abrasive solids handling made simple with the new Warman submersible pump
15th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The new, high chrome Warman® SSB-A submersible pump from Weir Minerals presents a versatile pump and robust solution for slurry and sludge removal. “Conceptualised and commercialised by Weir... 


THE SA SERIES
The locally made range of heatless desiccant pressure swing driers embodies a simple and robust design
New range of air driers introduced
9th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Compressed-air treatment supplier Artic Driers International has launched a new range of locally manufactured air driers – the SA Series – for cleaning and drying compressed air in food and... 


ALL HANDS ON DECK We aim to help support the safety, health and wellbeing of everyone on site through our services
Company awarded facility management contract
26th March 2021

Infrastructure service provider Ventia has been awarded a contract to deliver comprehensive facility and asset management services to diversified miner Anglo American’s metallurgical coal... 


Jervois base metals project, Australia – update
Jervois base metals project, Australia – update
26th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

KGL Resources has raised A$21.57-million of a A$23.77-million target to fund the development of the project. 


SlurrySucker succeeds where old methods fail
25th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Integrated Pump Rental’s innovative SlurrySucker desilting barge is successfully cleaning a large process dam for a coal mine in Mpumalanga, after past attempts by numerous contractors had failed.... 


NO MORE DUST 
ScrapeTec-Trading has developed advanced solutions for conveyor systems which prevents dust formation, reduces material spill and enables thorough belt-cleaning
Scraping systems reduce dust contaminants
12th March 2021

German conveyor solutions provider ScrapeTec-Trading has developed advanced solutions for conveyor systems – its AirScrape, TailScrape and SpeedScrape products – which comprise technology that... 


ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY
Tsubaki’s Lambda lubrication-free roller chain series is environment-friendly and has been designed with a sintered oil-impregnated bush
Chain designed for production environments
12th March 2021

Engineering components provider BMG’s power transmission division offers maintenance-free solutions for increased productivity, minimal machine downtime and reduced maintenance costs in the food... 


PHIL LEWIS
New technologies such as the Internet of Things will become crucial in facilitating the granularity required to minimise waste while maximising output
Five predictions driving transformation in industry
12th March 2021

The unforeseen disruption experienced in 2020 has prompted food and beverage producers to futureproof their businesses as far as is possible, says business cloud software solutions provider Infor... 


Dust Suppresor 1
Saldanha Terminal invests R1.2m in additional dust suppressing canons
8th March 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The Saldanha Bulk Terminal, in South Africa, has invested R1.2-million in two additional dust-suppressing cannons that will be used on ship loaders as cargo flows from the chutes to the vessel... 


Improved formulation, developments maintain low VOC emissions
26th February 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Vinyl flooring specialist and South African Vinyl Association (SAVA) member Polyflor SA continually develops and improves formulations for all flooring ranges to ensure that volatile organic... 


South Africa's mineral licensing system holding back prospecting, exploration
South Africa's mineral licensing system holding back prospecting, exploration
25th February 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) director-general Thabo Mokoena has conceded that the South African Mineral Resources Administration System (Samrad), which was introduced to allow... 


Specialist installs humidifier at tobacco plant
12th February 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Humidification specialist Humidair, in collaboration with air conditioning contractor Fifty-two Engineering, completed a humidification project for a tobacco company in Edenvale, Gauteng at the end... 


Court orders Nornickel to pay $2bn fuel-spill fine
Court orders Nornickel to pay $2bn fuel-spill fine
5th February 2021 By: Bloomberg

A Russian court ruled that MMC Norilsk Nickel should pay 146-billion rubles ($1.95-billion) in compensation for an Arctic fuel spill, RIA Novosti said, in line with a demand by the nation’s... 


EASIER MOBILITY
The Sykes CP units weigh only about 1.5 t on a road trailer, which allows easy mobility on-road and off-road
Pumps rental agency ready for dewatering demand
29th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Equipment rental agency Integrated Pump Rental is well positioned to cater for the rise in urgent dewatering requirements, as a result of the rainy season and subsequent heavy downpours in South... 


The ‘greenness’ South Africa can help bestow on the world needs hard sell now
The ‘greenness’ South Africa can help bestow on the world needs hard sell now
29th January 2021 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa and the amazing platinum group metals it hosts in such abundance have been cleaning up emissions from vehicle exhaust pipes for decades. Now they are earmarked to do so in elevated... 


IDEAL SOLUTION
The units are manufactured locally and offer an “ideal solution” for cleaning sewer lines, as well as water sandblasting and pressure cleaning
Company’s pump systems an ‘ideal solution’
29th January 2021 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

High-pressure jetting equipment specialist Werner Pumps continuously supplies systems, such as power jetting pump systems, to several gold mines in South Africa. These systems include the trolley-... 


RESTARTING THE INDUSTRY
Innovation in the industry will see a roll-out of hybrid events, mixing the onsite experience with digital services and products
Hybrid events to carry industry, physical format still needed
29th January 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Innovation in the exhibitions, events and conferencing industry will result in a roll-out of hybrid events this year, says local exhibition company Specialised Exhibitions – a division of... 


BREAKING THE BAD 
About 1 mm of scale build-up can increase fuel consumption by 2%
Boiler maintenance cuts company costs
29th January 2021

A comprehensive boiler maintenance programme not only keeps boilers up and running reliably, but also ensures equipment longevity and improves safety for employees. However, many companies try to... 


Chicken waste will help keep the lights on
22nd January 2021

Besides the birds themselves, poultry farms and poultry processing facilities have one thing in common: vast amounts of organic waste material. At RCL FOODS’ chicken farms and plants, literally... 


Sintech
Sintech
21st January 2021

Tritec Sintered Products started as a closed corporation in Johannesburg in 1984. Its name was shortened to the simpler ‘Sintech’, becoming a proprietary company in 1996.  


Wastewater treatment for all industries
15th January 2021

Owing to decades of experience in the water and wastewater treatment industry, and a dedicated portfolio of solutions, instrumentation company Endress+Hauser can help make industrial wastewater... 


Good news amid  the bad
Good news amid the bad
15th January 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The prognosis for stable electricity supply remains precarious and has deteriorated following the unplanned early shutdown of Unit 1 at the Koeberg nuclear power station during the first week of... 


'Green' hydrogen and fuel cells named by Lux Research as two of top-five energy technologies.
The essential role of platinum group metals in ‘greening’ the world needs highlighting
12th January 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The ‘greenness’ that South Africa can help bestow on the world needs hard sell now, Mining Weekly can today report. While South Africa’s amazing platinum group metals (PGMs) continue their... 


A GREAT START
The TASEZ project is in the construction phase and has been broken down into a number of work streams
TASEZ on track, boosts enterprise involvement
11th December 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Despite the challenges for projects throughout the year, including Covid-19, the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) remains within its timeline and budget. “The project is in the... 


Lithium hydroxide chemicals plant, US – update
Lithium hydroxide chemicals plant, US – update
11th December 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Piedmont Lithium has been granted a key permit for chemical operations at the plant. 


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Universal Storage Systems (SA)
Universal Storage Systems (SA)

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Weir Minerals Africa and Middle East
Weir Minerals Africa and Middle East

Weir Minerals Europe, Middle East and Africa is a global supplier of excellent minerals solutions, including pumps, valves, hydrocyclones,...

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Weir Minerals Africa and Middle East

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Booyco Electronics
Booyco Electronics

Booyco Electronics, South African pioneer of Proximity Detection Systems, offers safety solutions for underground and surface mining, quarrying,...

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