Company’s belting division extends range

Technical solutions provider Bearing Man Group’s (BMG’s) belting division has extended its range of components, designed specifically for the conveying of heavy minerals, to include robust Megaroller idlers that ensure reliable operation, low...

Interest increases in 3D profiling and blast design technology

Over the past three years, there has been a significant increase in the use of three-dimensional (3D) photogrammetric, or stereophotogrammetric, blasting survey and profiling technology for both surface and underground mining applications...

Phillips Machine SA

The Freedom Car's outstanding features increase payload capacity compared to other competitive models. It also has the latest electronic control systems including Alternating Current (AC) Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) on the traction system.

Miniloaders see broad use in underground mining

Earthmoving equipment supplier company Avant reports that the underground mining applications that miniature loaders are used for are broad, owing to the attachments available for the machines. The machines are used for cleaning between rail...

Explosives industry able to consolidate during downturn

Continued demand for explosives for use in daily mining activities has buoyed the supply market for the product despite the global financial downturn, says explosives supplier BME divisional MD Francois Hay.

Manufacturer designs 
gearbox housing for 
underground applications

Large industrial gearbox manufacturer Hansen Transmissions, has designed housing locally for its I4 gearboxes for specific underground mining applications.

Rugged diesel power on display

The pride of MTU SA – the very modern Series 4000 engine, which is fitted to ultra-large mining trucks with capacities ranging from 190 t to 360 t – will be on display at the company’s stand in Hall 5 E30 at this year’s...

Technology can threaten mine safety

Recently collaborative research by FutureMine consisting of mining companies AngloGold, Gold Fields and Harmony; CSIR Miningtek and Thrip (a governemental body) has indicated that South African mines need to take cognisance of the potential future...

Hi-tech underground bulk systems improve safety and productivity, says company

Having played a leading role in the general swing towards underground pumpable explosives in South African underground mines, African Explosives Limited (AEL) is intensifying its drive to improve its underground bulk systems UBS), technology,...

Three new blasting technologies to increase safety and efficiency

Increasing costs and competition in underground operations have driven South African mines towards greater mechanisation in their constant efforts to improve production proficiency.

Firm's fans gain popularity on mines

Although none of the fans sold by the Ziehl-ebm South Africa are specifically designed for underground mining applications, many of the company’s fans are valued for their refrigeration, fume-extraction, heating, cooling and air-conditioning...

Bridging the training gap

Explosive & Non-Explosive Mining Methods