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Cooling solutions ideal for Africa
9th July 2021

Cooling solutions company Industrial Water Coolers’ (IWC’s) slurry and solution cooling towers are designed with ease of maintenance in mind and are specifically designed and developed to handle... 


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Hawsons iron project, Australia – update
9th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Carpentaria Resources plans to fund a bankable feasibility study for its Hawsons iron project through a share placement and an underwritten entitlement offer. 


BIG BOY Inkulu Plastic Pipes is the first in the country to manufacture pipes at a diameter of 1 200 mm
Company adds new pipe range
25th June 2021 By: Darren Parker

Pipe manufacturer Inkulu Plastic Pipes has added a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) structured wall pipe product range to its offering. Inkulu Plastic Pipes sales and marketing manager Faize... 


CONSISTENCY IS KEY Accumin lubricators are driven electro-mechanically, dispensing consistent dosages of lubricant regardless of ambient temperature
Automatic lubrication reduces labour, costs
18th June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Since adding the Accumin range of lubrication systems to its portfolio of products and solutions in 2020, pumps original-equipment manufacturer Weir Minerals Africa says the system has generated... 


Victor Industrial Equipment
Victor Industrial Equipment
18th June 2021

Victor Industrial Equipment has been serving the mining industry for more than 80 years. It welcomed its pumps division in 2018 and has since then displayed year on year growth. Victor Industrial... 


Nadezhda metallurgical plant sulphuric acid neutralisation project, Russia
Nadezhda metallurgical plant sulphuric acid neutralisation project, Russia
18th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Nadezhda metallurgical plant sulphuric acid neutralisation project forms part of the fresh air national project. 


Linatex hose reduces downtime and operating costs at Namdeb
10th June 2021

The installation by Weir Minerals Africa of a Linatex® 808 hard wall rubber hose with wear indicator system is reducing downtime and operating costs at Namdeb’s Sendelingsdrift treatment plant in... 


COLDER AND WISER 
Belzona 2221 is easy to apply without requiring specialist tools and cures at room temperature, eliminating the need for “hot work”
Repair solution used across industries
4th June 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Pump systems and complementary pump products provider Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS) provided an emergency repair solution for a Pretoria-based cement manufacturer’s conveyor belt at the end... 


OH CHUTE Multotec's pulping chutes perform scrubbing action faster and more cost effectively than a traditional rotary scrubber
Manufacturer proves mettle in Botswana
21st May 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Since establishing a presence in Botswana in 2011, mineral processing equipment manufacturer Multotec’s regional office has become an innovative equipment supplier, having started commissioning of... 


DEWATERING CIRCUIT 
Fine material is pumped to a high frequency dewatering screen to remove excess water, producing manageable dry fine material ready for dispatch
Water preservation essential for mine
21st May 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Coal mining and trading company Minergy Coal completed the installation of two-phase water-efficient technology at its Masama coal mine, in Botswana, in March. 


Prevent costly downtimes by selecting correct valves
14th May 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Selecting the correct type of valve for a given application is not only critical to plant uptime, but it will also assist in maintaining the lowest total cost of ownership on a plant or other... 


TUMI TSEHLO
The larger than normal valve manufactured for the desalinisation plant would generally be used in the mining sector
New valve breaking records on size
14th May 2021 By: Halima Frost

A mono-flanged large-bore Insamcor 1200 valve has been manufactured and delivered to Erongo desalination plant in Swakopmund, Namibia, by South African fluid technology manufacturer Dynamic Fluid... 


TAMAR PUMP SHAFT SEAL 730-TP
Faceless seal used in airshaft LPS systems
Company aims to gain territory with faceless seal
14th May 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Mechanical seal supply and distribution company Pactor “is ready to break into potential markets”, as the local distributor of the Air-Shaft leak prevention system (LPS), says Pactor MD Kobus... 


FLOOD GATE 
The Clarkson slurry knife gate valve range is being offered to the South African market by uNyasi Sales and Services
Distributor supplies new valve range
14th May 2021 By: Halima Frost

Valve and actuator supplier uNyazi Sales and Services, a technical partner of engineering, procurement and construction company Lesedi Nuclear Services, is an official distributor of the Clarkson... 


SLURRY SLURPER
The AFS range of valves are suited to harsh condistions such as that found in the moving of slurry
New valves add to supplier portfolio
14th May 2021

Valve manufacturer Abrasive Flow Solutions (AFS) design and locally manufacture a comprehensive range of FPV and KLEP slurry related valves that complies with stringent quality and safety... 


FARTHER-TEST
Being able to test from a distance or remotely has become a reality during Covid-19
Pumps acceptance testing achieved remotely
7th May 2021

Local pumps manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has launched an innovative online acceptance test procedure that no longer requires customers or their engineering teams to be present when acceptance... 


Goschen mineral sands and rare earths project, Australia
Goschen mineral sands and rare earths project, Australia
7th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

VHM proposes to produce a zircon and rutile concentrate, titanium concentrate and a rare-earth concentrate from the Goschen mine. 


Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
7th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

NRW Holdings Group’s subsidiary, Primero, has been appointed to build the processing facilities at the project. 


New Century hit by wet weather
29th April 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Base metals miner New Century Resources has reported a 6% decline in zinc production for the three month to March, compared with the December quarter. Zinc metal production from the Century mine,... 


Break-down order? - No problem
21st April 2021

When Vesconite Bearings’ team visited knife-gate valve manufacturer A.C.Valves to fully understand how its client was using low-friction wear-resistant Vesconite polymer guide strips in knife... 


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... 


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.... 


We extract value
We extract value
23rd March 2021

Local wastewater management company Waste Water Ability’s new membrane technology – vibratory shear enhanced processing (V-SEP) – has made it possible to filter streams containing suspended solids... 


New generation Cavex® hydrocyclone boosts throughput, wear life
23rd March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Weir Minerals has launched its Cavex® 2 hydrocyclone, which is an exciting improvement on the successful Cavex® hydrocyclone launched in the 1990s. The design of the new generation model ensures a... 


Raising beneficiation efficiencies in coal
23rd March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With South Africa now working hard to contain the cost of its coal-fired power generation, efficiencies are vital throughout the value chain – not least in beneficiation. This means the continuous... 


GRINDEX RANGE
The company is the sub-Saharan Africa supplier for the Grindex range
Pandemic increases demand for pumps
19th March 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

With much of the world being tested to its limits by the Covid-19 pandemic, it resulted in an increased demand for pumps and related accessories, says specialist pump company Integrated Pump... 


Coburn mineral sands project, Australia
Coburn mineral sands project, Australia
19th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Mineral sands developer Strandline Resources has secured $60-million in debt funding for the Coburn mineral sands project. 


Multotec leads the way in composite liners for large SAG mills
18th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As the mining industry moves to larger semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mills for higher productivity, Multotec is developing and applying innovative liner designs to optimise liner performance, mill... 


Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
12th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

ASX-listed Strandline Resources has signed a 15-year electricity supply agreement for its Coburn project with Pacific Energy subsidiary Contract Power Australia. 


RF PINCH VALVE
The RF pinch valve has a rubber sleeve with proprietary technology that includes a tube fold design
Support needed for black owned downstream players
5th March 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Black-owned businesses and industrialists in the local mining valves industry need better domestic coordination and support to protect them, while black industrialists who want to own and manage... 


GOING WITH THE FLOW
UCV supplies a range of ratio-reducing valves, which reduce pressure in a ratio between upstream and downstream pressures
Improved valve design, helps mine save water
5th March 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Local valve supplier Ultra Control Valves (UCV) is manufacturing a valve based on the Valvtron Titan design and has incorporated improvements to make “one of the most abrasive-resistant valves... 


EXTENSVE SUPPLY
Through BMG’s broad branch and distributor network, industry has easy access to a comprehensive portfolio of locally manufactured and imported valves
Specialised valves business established
5th March 2021

Consumable products distributor Engineering Solutions Group (ESG), which is part of Invicta Holdings, has established a new company – Abrasive Flow Solutions (AFS) – that specialises in the design... 


A Trio cone crusher installed at D’Gal LLC’s crushing operation in the Middle East
Exciting year ahead for Weir Minerals in Africa and Middle East
11th February 2021

Weir Minerals Africa is focused on partnering with customers to drive efficiencies using its proven technology-driven solutions, with a strong sustainability vision for the modern mining, minerals... 


Exciting year ahead for Weir Minerals in Africa and Middle East
4th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Weir Minerals Africa is focused on partnering with customers to drive efficiencies using its proven technology-driven solutions.   According to Grant Ramsden, Regional Managing Director of Weir... 


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... 


BREAKING IT DOWN 
Cavitation causes wear and tear and sometimes serious damage
Pump maintenance vital to minimise water leaks
29th January 2021 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

As one pump can spill up to 8 820 kℓ of water a year, saving water is coming to the fore as one of the most important aspects of mining and the granting of mining permits and licences, highlights... 


COATED AND COVERED The impellers on the pumps are coated and highly durable, making them able to withstand corrosive materials, to a point
Supplier extends range, suitable for various sectors
29th January 2021 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Air compressor, pumps and generator rental supplier Rand-Air has introduced two robust and durable pump ranges suitable for use in a variety of applications, including within the mining sector.... 


Vizcachitas copper/molybdenum project, Chile
Vizcachitas copper/molybdenum project, Chile
22nd January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Los Andes Copper has announced that it will be able to increase its copper and molybdenum recoveries from the Vizcachitas project. 


Los Andes testwork further enhances Vizcachitas economics
13th January 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Los Andes Copper has announced that it will be able to increase its copper and molybdenum recoveries from the Vizcachitas project, in Chile, after it managed to optimise rougher... 


GENERATION OPTIMISATION
In addition to cost savings, optimal design for the intended purpose also helps avoid delays in standby power kicking in during power failures for critical operations
Bigger not always better with gensets – OEM
4th December 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Bigger is not always better when considering generators (gensets) and standby power, and it is vital that site-specific power requirements and conditions are taken into account during the design... 


Santa Luz gold project, Brazil
Santa Luz gold project, Brazil
27th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Equinox Gold has launched into full construction at its Santa Luz gold mine. 


MARNUS KOORTS 
As a plant matures and the tailings line grows, the ability to move the pumphouse is a major advantage, as is the option of adding pumps to the tailings line
OEM offers mobile pumphouse solutions
20th November 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

The global shift in focus as to how mine operations can minimise their environmental footprint while improving productivity and complying with new regulations has brought about a need for increased... 


Tajiri mineral sands project, Tanzania
Tajiri mineral sands project, Tanzania
20th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Strandline Resources' Tajiri mineral sands project has shown that the project will generate strong financial returns over a long mine life. 


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