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The mini substation is an important part of the mine’s electrical infrastructure upgrade
Trafo Power Solutions shows it agility in upgrading DRC mine transformers
25th March 2024

With its experience in Africa and its agility in executing projects rapidly, Trafo Power Solutions is supplying three mini-substations and two transformers to a copper-zinc mine in the Democratic... 


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ACTOM Distribution Transformers secures order to supply NECRT units to Kamoa copper mine
4th March 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

ACTOM Distribution Transformers recently secured an order for the supply of its neutral electromagnetic couplers with earthing resistors and an auxiliary transformer (NECRTs) to the Kamoa copper... 


Customised solution powers mine, reduces emissions
2nd February 2024

A custom made end-to-end switchgear and circuit breaker solution from technology company ABB Electrification is powering up a new mining plant at Canadian gold and silver miner Kinross’ Tasiast 24k... 


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New tanks acquired for fuel storage, transportation across Africa
1st December 2023 By: Trent Roebeck

Celebrating 40 years in business this year, South African tank and container supplier Container World last month bought 20 container tanks, which were delivered to the company’s Durban depot, in... 


Agnico Eagle's Meliadine mine in Nunavut.
Agnico Eagle continues to focus on growth – CEO
27th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

There is one narrative that remains constant for Canadian gold miner Agnico Eagle and that revolves around a commitment to foundational growth. This narrative stems from Agnico Eagle’s pursuit of... 


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EVs are coming, but can SA’s power grid support this rapidly rising technology?
13th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

Whether South Africans like it or not, electric vehicles – EVs, those zero-emission vehicles that must be plugged in to run – are coming. You may adore the purr of a powerful V6 engine, but... 


Rusal says production at Siberian aluminium smelter unaffected after fire
4th October 2023 By: Reuters

Russia's Rusal, the world's largest aluminium producer outside China, said on Wednesday that production at its Krasnoyarsk smelter was unaffected after a fire at an electricity transformer. Rusal... 


Another three modular substations from Trafo Power Solutions, equipped with dry-type transformers, will soon be headed to the Bisie tin mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
More dry-type transformers for Bisie from Trafo Power Solutions
27th September 2023

It has been five years since Trafo Power Solutions supplied Alphamin’s Bisie tin mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo with two dry-type transformers; they have performed so well that another... 


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Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
15th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Walkabout Resources has reported that civil works are more than 97% complete. 


WearCheck expands its skilled workforce  
WearCheck expands its skilled workforce  
7th September 2023

Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, provides a range of predictive maintenance services to help extend the life of industrial machinery, including the scientific analysis of used... 


Lindi Jumbo offers opportunity for mining in Tanzania
7th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Graphite developer Walkabout Resources is hoping that the development of its Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania, would open the floodgates for foreign investment in the African nation.... 


Demand for modular substations increasing
1st September 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

As demand for dry-type transformers increases, particularly for difficult operating environments, dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions is accelerating its delivery of complementary... 


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Actom - Women in Industry
25th August 2023

Moreka Gomez Position and company name: Financial Manager of LH Marthinusen (Denver Branch) Main activity of company: Repairs and maintenance service of transformer, motors and fans Date and place... 


Bushveld Minerals CEO Craig Coltman
Bushveld’s new CEO outlines his priorities as full-year guidance is lowered
2nd August 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Vanadium producer Bushveld Minerals’ new CEO Craig Coltman, who took up the position on July 1, acknowledges that the company faces challenges, but says he also sees many positive signs and... 


The Greens Creek mine, in Alaska
Hecla stays on track for 2023 silver guidance
14th July 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Prominent North American silver producer Hecla Mining remains firmly on course to meet its silver target for the year, while its gold output guidance at the Casa Berardi mine, in Canada, will be... 


EASY ASSEMBLY
A SKID is a prefabricated substation that creates an easily transportable design that can be quickly energised
Firms partner to deliver SKID substations to miner
12th May 2023

Local medium voltage (MV) ac motor and transformers manufacturer ArmCoil Afrika and engineering services company Schneider Electric have partnered on the provision of a skid mobile substation... 


Food, beverage sector sees advantages of dry-type transformers
9th May 2023

The absence of oil in dry-type transformers make them attractive to the food and beverage sector, where the focus is on hygienic working conditions. David Claassen, Managing Director of dry-type... 


Zest WEG builds special transformers locally for solar farm
5th May 2023

A solar power generating facility recently developed by a South African gold mine has made use of Zest WEG’s locally manufactured transformers to serve this specialised application. Factors like... 


Local company ArmCoil and Schneider Electric partner to deliver SKID substations to prominent mining group
20th April 2023

ArmCoil Afrika, a local manufacturer of medium voltage (MV) AC motors and transformers, and Schneider Electric have partnered on the provision of a skid mobile substation product line that will... 


Zest WEG
Zest WEG
17th February 2023

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


DAVID CLAASSEN
Dry-type transformers translate into increased safety and reduced environmental risk, as there are no chances of leakages or possible fires
Dry-type transformers lead to increased safety at mines
3rd February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The global trend of mining companies’ continuously showing their strong commitment to evaluating their operating practices and working towards zero harm has led to an increased demand for the... 


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Firm will showcase monitoring products, services at Indaba
27th January 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Condition monitoring company WearCheck will showcase its mining-related products and services at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – to be held at the Cape Town International... 


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Zest WEG
27th January 2023

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


IP-rated enclosures make dry-type transformers popular outdoor
25th January 2023

Purpose designed enclosures – rated for their ingress protection (IP) – allow dry-type transformers to be employed in outdoor applications despite high levels of dust and moisture. “The absence of... 


Sigma starts Greentech plant commissioning on time, within budget
21st December 2022 By: Donna Slater

Sigma Lithium has started commissioning the first module of the Phase 1 production plant – the Greentech Plant – at its 100%-owned Grota do Cirilo project, in Minas Gerais State, Brazil, on... 


WearCheck presents ‘all-under-one-roof’ solutions hub for customers
WearCheck presents ‘all-under-one-roof’ solutions hub for customers
9th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Implementing a good condition monitoring programme has been proven to save money for customers, as it helps to avoid debilitating, unplanned equipment failure and assists in ensuring uninterrupted... 


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Trafo’s flexibility on show at Electra Mining
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Owing to the individual nature of mines, a one-size-fits-all solution is often unfeasible. With that in mind, dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions will use Electra Mining Africa... 


Dry-ice blasting service provider underscores advantages of dry ice blast cleaning
Dry-ice blasting service provider underscores advantages of dry ice blast cleaning
2nd September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Similar to sand blasting, bead blasting or soda blasting, dry ice blasting service provider Dry Ice Blasting Services underscores the advantages to dry ice blast cleaning, which it says is “not... 


TAKE THE HEAT
Dry-type transformers comply with class F1 fire certification, meaning that, in the case of a fire, they do not exacerbate the fire or release harmful emissions
Transformers to be installed at local gold mine
2nd September 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Gauteng dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions is on track to supply three transformers to a local underground gold mining operation for commissioning this month, despite the... 


Volkswagen creates used-battery megapower bank for EV charging
26th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen has commissioned a pilot fast-charging park at its Zwickau vehicle plant, in Germany, supplied with energy largely from a so-called power storage container (PSC).  The PSC is an enormous... 


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Trafo Power Solutions
23rd August 2022

Trafo Power Solutions, a specialist in the design and supply of dry-type transformers, was established in 2017 to cater for the growing appetite and scope of application for dry-type transformers... 


CUSTOM DESIGNED This solution shows multiple cast resin transformers in a specialised IP55 enclosure installed outdoor for a mining application
Transformer specialist customises solutions for mine-specific conditions
22nd August 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Owing to the individual nature of mines, a one-size-fits-all solution is often unfeasible. With that in mind, dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions will use this year’s Electra... 


Zest WEG
Zest WEG
16th August 2022

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


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Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
15th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Ore mining has started at the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine. 


Walkabout starts mining in Tanzania
8th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Ore mining has started at the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania. ASX-listed Walkabout Resources on Friday said that the first production blast was successfully completed at the end of June,... 


Trafo's flexibility on show at Electra Mining
4th July 2022

Because of the individual nature of mines, a one-size-fits-all solution is often unfeasible. With that in mind, leading dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions will use Electra Mining... 


Company to triple battery, solar energy storage electronics capacity
1st July 2022

Energy technology company General Electric (GE) is tripling manufacturing capacity for its solar and battery energy storage power electronics systems by the end of this year to 9 GW/y, linked to... 


The role of condition monitoring in optimising performance and safety in the mining sector
12th May 2022

Mining reserves in South Africa are vast. According to statistics from the South African Department of Mineral Resources and the US Geological Survey our ore reserves amount to a value of more than... 


Pic of a mini substation featuring a 1250 kVA dry-type transformer built for a coal mine project
Transformers that give mines both safety, uptime
9th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

As mines aggressively pursue Zero Harm policies while seeking greater productivity and efficiency, dry-type transformers have much to offer, specialist company Trafo Power Solutions is seeing a... 


Zest WEG E-House solution powers large platinum HIG mill
5th May 2022

A purpose-designed electrical house (E-House) from Zest WEG is driving one of the largest new High Intensity Grinding (HIG) mills in the southern hemisphere, which was recently installed at a... 


Transformers that give mines both safety and uptime
4th May 2022

The priority area of mining today is certainly health and safety, and mines are wanting to achieve this without compromising on meeting their production targets; dry-type transformers are... 


Cast resin transformers show significant benefits
22nd April 2022

Electrical and digital building infrastructure specialist Legrand’s range of cast resin transformers (CRT) has been designed for high-efficiency, enhanced safety and low environmental impact during... 


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Zest WEG
22nd April 2022

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


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