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Beyondie sulphate of potash project, Australia
Beyondie sulphate of potash project, Australia
12th June 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Work at the project has been accelerated. 


A LONG ROAD AHEAD
Concrete roads have a relatively maintenance-free life of up to, and beyond, 30 years
Concrete solutions for rural roads
5th June 2020

With poor rural gravel roads causing horrific accidents, technical service provider The Concrete Institute (TCI) MD Bryan Perrie says there is substantial scope for more low-volume concrete roads... 


EVER EVOLVING
BMG has launchd its Evolution fully-coated isolation gaskets which offer improved leakage rates and safe and reliable performance in high-pressure applications
New isolation gasket offers improved leakage rates
15th May 2020

Early this year, engineering components provider BMG launched its Evolution fully-coated isolation gaskets which was designed to meet the demand for sealing and isolation products in the oil and... 


Russian metals and mining firms reduce investment, delay divs amid coronavirus
29th April 2020 By: Reuters

Three of Russian metals and mining companies said on Wednesday they were tightening belts with tools varying from reduced investment to delayed dividends or postponed asset purchases as the new... 


Pipeline repair continues despite Covid-19
24th April 2020

Repair of the Mt Albert high-pressure sludge pipeline is a critical project for city council Wellington’s wastewater network in New Zealand, and one that Wellington Water is committed to... 


US Supreme Court gives environmentalists partial water law win
23rd April 2020 By: Bloomberg

The US Supreme Court gave environmentalists a partial win on the scope of the Clean Water Act, ruling that the law applies to some pollution discharges that don’t go directly into a major body of... 


Company assists manganese mine shaft refurbishment
17th April 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Mining solutions provider United Mining Services (UMS) is assisting with shaft refurbishment at a manganese mine, in the Northern Cape.  UMS COO Murray Macnab says the mine operators decided to... 


HITTING ROCK BOTTOM The Jansen project was the first time globally that mining shafts have been sunk successfully using only mechanical excavation
Mechanised shaft-boring feasibility studies under way
17th April 2020 By: Darren Parker

Shaft sinking original-equipment manufacturer Herrenknecht is engaged in numerous feasibility studies with mining contractors in South Africa and other African countries, such as Zambia, for the... 


Alrosa achieves good first-quarter sales, maintains diamond output guidance
Alrosa achieves good first-quarter sales, maintains diamond output guidance
16th April 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Russia-based diamond miner Alrosa produced eight-million carats of diamonds and sold 9.4-million carats in the first quarter of the year. The company generated sales revenues of $904-million from... 


Five Ways of Pipe and Tube Bending
Five Ways of Pipe and Tube Bending
15th April 2020

Pipe and tube bending is known to be a less expensive method in the metal and plastic industry, compared to welding materials to join components together. It is the process of permanently shaping... 


Grinding Techniques playing an essential part in the Mining Industry
15th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The mining sector plays a prominent role in the South African economy. With the increased demand for raw materials such as Manganese, Chrome, Nickel, Platinum and Coal from various consumers in a... 


Large pumps fleet offers fast turnaround for rental customers
20th March 2020 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Specialist pump rental company Integrated Pump Rental has reported a steady increase in the demand for rental pumps over the last four months, mainly owing to the start of the rainy season.... 


SHAFTED
A misalignment between the pump and motor shafts had been causing failures at a coal mine
Pump failures at mine addressed
20th March 2020

Last month, mechanical seal and pump supplier Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS) was asked to address the multiple failures experienced by a coal mine in Mpumalanga as a result of coupling... 


IN THE PIPELINE
The national non-revenue water central office and programme should be fully operational by the end of 2021
National nonrevenue water programme in development
13th March 2020 By: Darren Parker

The State-owned Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is spearheading a programme targeting the creation of  a centralised national office to tackle non-revenue water projects for... 


Process Pipe
Process Pipe
13th March 2020

With branches in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, Process Pipe CAB has established a national footprint as a wholesaler and retailer of carbon and mild steel pipe fittings and flanges. Process... 


Specialised Piping Company
Specialised Piping Company
13th March 2020

SPC is the black empowerment entity, joint venture of Global Empowerment fund together with Process Pipe with branches in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, Specialised Piping Company (SPC) has... 


Gem’s Letšeng continues to deliver special diamonds
Gem’s Letšeng continues to deliver special diamonds
6th March 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

LSE-listed Gem Diamonds has highlighted the recovery of a number of top-quality white, as well as one pink, diamond from its Letšeng mine, in Lesotho, between February 28 and March 3. Five white... 


BOOSTING AVAILABILITY 
The rubber lining provided by Weir Minerals has allowed for increased production time and plant availability
Lining solutions increase plant availability
6th March 2020

Two African mines are achieving increased production time and plant availability after converting to engineering solutions provider Weir Minerals’ Linatex and Linard rubber lining solutions. A... 


BP, Santos carbon capture pact may rekindle dormant Australia plans
4th March 2020 By: Reuters

Australia's dormant carbon capture and storage projects may gain some momentum after BP and Santos said they would join up on a pending site as world's largest coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG)... 


Alrosa considers going underground at Jubilee
2nd March 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Russian miner Alrosa’s investment committee has approved financing for preliminary engineering studies at the Jubilee diamond mine, to provide up-to-date information to decide on the construction... 


KEITUMETSE MOUMAKOE
The influx of cheap small-bore steel tube imports has not aided the industry
Market feels project pinch
28th February 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The lack of significant public infrastructure spend to boost steel consumption and construction activity are some of the challenges that the local steel tube market has to deal with, says steel... 


Fjordland and CanAlaska to explore north of Vale’s Thompson mine
26th February 2020 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration companies Fjordland and CanAlaska Uranium have announced a letter of intent (LoI) to explore the North Thompson nickel project – a 16 685 ha claim group located 25 km north of the... 


Can Innovation Fuel a Mining Renaissance?
26th February 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In the wake of a renewed national electricity crisis, the city of Cape Town has just announced that it is ready to start creating its own power supply grid. It seems that the city’s long-standing... 


Botswana Diamonds intersects kimberlite at Marsfontein
24th February 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Botswana Diamonds on Monday announced that kimberlite, identified by visual inspection, had been intersected at shallow depth in two out of three holes drilled at the Marsfontein... 


Progress report on Vaal river clean-up ahead of SANDF exit
7th February 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Steady progress is being made in the Vaal river intervention project, in Emfuleni, with much of the wastewater networks in Vereeniging having been cleared. This has led to an increase of water flow... 


Resilient Linatex® And Linard® Rubber Linings Cut Downtime On African Mines
Resilient Linatex® And Linard® Rubber Linings Cut Downtime On African Mines
28th January 2020

Two African mines are achieving increased production time and plant availability after converting to Weir Minerals’ Linatex® and Linard® rubber lining solutions. A mineral sands operation in... 


SOARING HIGHER
Exports of high-carbon and low-alloy steel tubes and pipes remain on an upward trajectory and are resilient amid export competitiveness challenges
Global sights set for export association
24th January 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Steel industry association the Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa (Steasa) and some of its members will participate at the national pavilion at the International Wire and Tube Trade Fair... 


QUICK FIX
These pipe stoppers are effective tools for quickly and reliably sealing or closing off pipelines during repair and maintenance work
Accessories supplied for diverse industries
24th January 2020

Pumping equipment supplier Werner Pumps is now able to supply an extensive range of accessories for the wastewater treatment, construction and engineering industries as the sole agent for German... 


DIVERSE OFFERING
In addition to its hugely successful annual PIPES technical conference, Sappma has also begun hosting regular workshops for both members and non-members alike that focus on different aspects of quality
Association records growth despite struggling economy
24th January 2020

Despite a struggling economy, the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) reported a growth in membership and influence last year. 


JAN VENTER
There is no doubt that the impact of this current crisis could have been reduced – if not completely avoided
Water woes, infrastructure challenges concerning – association
24th January 2020

While drought and climate change might have aggravated South Africa’s current water crisis, a major contributing factor is the country’s failure to upgrade and maintain its water pipes and... 


Company transforming SA’s industrial landscape
24th January 2020

Built from startup, industrial solutions provider BT Industrial – a new-generation, black-owned, high-energy business driven by innovation, international standards, and service excellence – is... 


Alrosa starts deep-level drilling at mine that flooded in 2017
Alrosa starts deep-level drilling at mine that flooded in 2017
21st January 2020 By: Mariaan Webb

Russian diamond major Alrosa has announced that it has started test drilling at the Mir kimberlite pipe, which was partly flooded in 2017, leading to the death of eight workers. The test drilling... 


Baita Plai cold commissioning gets under way
Baita Plai cold commissioning gets under way
16th December 2019 By: Mariaan Webb

Aim-listed mining company Vast Resources has started the cold commissioning of tis Baita Plai polymetallic mine, in Romania, with initial trail mining expected to be carried out shortly. The... 


First diamonds from Angola's new pipe to arrive mid-2020 - Alrosa
11th December 2019 By: Reuters

Angola's major new Luaxe diamond deposit may start trial mining in mid-2020 and could produce one-million carats of diamonds worth $90-million in 2020, Russian diamond producer Alrosa said.... 


STICK IT
Pratley's silicone gasket maker has been well received by the automotive sector
Silicone gasket maker well received
6th December 2019 By: Halima Frost

Since launching its RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, industrial products and adhesives manufacturer Pratley says there has been a positive uptake by the automotive component and maintenance sectors. The... 


Wobbler Technology Vs. Drip Irrigation
Wobbler Technology Vs. Drip Irrigation
6th December 2019

Heap leach depths have increased from 15 m of ore depth to 150 m since the turn of the century. Higher closure and reclamation costs, as well as a need to decrease the impact on agricultural land,... 


Knight gold project, Canada
Knight gold project, Canada
6th December 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The exploration programme on the Knight project was completed in November 2019 and all analytical results have been received from the laboratory.  


Specialty chemicals company showcased oil and gas portfolio at ADIPEC
29th November 2019

Specialty chemicals company Evonik participated at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) held earlier this month, from November 11 to 14 at the Abu Dhabi National... 


“What you need to know about dewatering tailings”
“What you need to know about dewatering tailings”
19th November 2019

With increased scrutiny and pressure to improve the management of tailings, it is more important than ever to look at different methods to improve this process. An important component of a... 


CRIZETTE VAN DEN BERGH
The modular installation system is beneficial in terms of maintenance because of reduced downtime
Modular installation systems fitted in abattoir
15th November 2019 By: Darren Parker

Multinational construction services company Hilti designed and supplied the modular installation systems to support wet services for chicken producer Early Bird Farms, in Olifantsfontein. Early... 


Schools driving  demand for Enviro  Loo industrial model
Schools driving demand for Enviro Loo industrial model
15th November 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Developed in 1996, the industrial model from dry sanitation systems supplier Enviro Options was added to the Gauteng company’s offering in response to the need for a high-usage dry sanitation... 


Competition growing in the winery and brewery industry
15th November 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Over the past few years, the number of micro, craft and artisanal companies entering the winery and brewery industries has increased, making these industries more competitive and leading to more... 


Lesotho govt renews Letšeng mine’s lease
15th November 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

The Lesotho government has renewed the mining lease for LSE-listed Gem Diamonds’ Letšeng mine, CEO Clifford Elphick confirmed on Tuesday. The terms of the renewed mining lease were agreed with the... 


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