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VIBRATION AND SOUND
The AEL Mining Services VibrAc application is a simple tool to work out blasting parameters

New app launched for quarrying industry

22nd June 2018

Johannesburg-headquartered developer, producer and supplier of commercial explosives AEL Mining Services has launched a new application (app), the Vibration and Acoustic Calculator (VibrAc). VibrAc... 


NICO PIENAAR
Leadership and supervision skills are needed urgently in the local quarrying industry

Skills needed in local quarrying industry

22nd June 2018

The surface mining association, Aspasa, raised awareness about skills shortages in the local opencast mining and quarrying profession through a presentation delivered to an international audience... 


TIDE-TURNING The Centex Africa Cornell 12NHTB pumps need to move nearly 50-billion litres of water

Rapid dewatering pumps ensure safer diamond mining

15th June 2018

Germiston-based pumps supplier Centex Africa has supplied 13 dewatering pumpsets, with another eight pumpsets on order, to Namibian diamond mining company Namdeb to prolong the life of the mine by... 


IN TANDEM
The local pumps manufacturing industry relies on the continued operation and growth of foundries in South Africa

Imports challenge for pumps manufacturing, foundry industry

15th June 2018

One of the biggest challenges for local foundries and pumps manufacturers is competition from imported products, says Kimberley-based metal castings specialist KEW Foundries. “I would say about 70%... 


INTO AFRICA
Goodwin Africa, the sole subsidiary of Goodwin International, was established in South Africa in 2016 and is servicing the African market

Goodwin Africa focuses on service, holistic solutions

15th June 2018

As part of enhancing its services and solutions offering, submersible slurry pumps supplier Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has invested in several initiatives, such as a service exchange... 


BIG IN THE US 
The Hippo flameproof submersible slurry pumps are attracting interest from US coal mines

South African pumps range proves popular as US industry ramps up

15th June 2018

Centurion-based, family-owned pump solutions company Hazleton Pumps’ Hippo flameproof submersible pump range received increased interest, particularly from US coal mines, at the Canadian Institute... 


SKILLS NEEDED 
Skills development will play a pivotal role in reviving the South African pumps manufacturing industry

Skills development key to reviving local pumps industry – Sapsda

15th June 2018

The Southern African Pump Systems Development Association (Sapsda) believes that the development of skills in the local manufacturing industry will be key in reviving the South African pumps... 


JUST COLLATERAL 
The South African stainless steel industry is collateral in the trade wars initiated by the US

US tariffs cause global trade uncertainty in steel sector

1st June 2018

The stainless steel sector is currently experiencing global trade uncertainty, owing to trade barriers being considered globally, as a result of the US duties on steel and aluminium, says... 


Water pipes, electric vehicles potential growth markets for stainless steel

1st June 2018

The South African stainless steel sector can benefit from the rise in electric vehicles and the replacement of water pipes, says Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association executive... 


BUCKLING UP
Bisa stainless steel products can be used for a variety of projects and are suitable for niche markets

Sector recovery affords new opportunities for banding company

1st June 2018

Stable growth in the electricity sector will likely have a positive effect on sales, says Jet Park-based stainless steel banding company Banding and Identification Solutions South Africa (Bisa)... 


CIP Process Pumps most suitable for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Process

25th May 2018

With the pharmaceutical industry requiring sterile equipment, industrial pumps distributor Verder Pumps says its Packo cleaning-in-place (CIP) pumps ensure the best cleaning and self-draining... 


Partnership brings alternative backup solutions to medical sector

25th May 2018

Integrated solutions provider Meditech South Africa (SA) and global data protection and management company Commvault have partnered to bring alternative back-up solutions to the South African... 


DRONE INSPECTIONS
Skyriders has added a drone to its NDT testing offerings at Eskom facilities

Rope specialist introduces drones to NDT at Eskom

18th May 2018

Rope access specialist Skyriders has introduced the collision-tolerant Elios drones to its nondestructive (NDT) testing offering, and has started using them at State-owned power utility Eskom. The... 


YEAR OF THE DRONE 
The versatility of drones make them adaptable for a variety of industries

Drone industry to expand in 2018

11th May 2018

Any sector has the potential to adapt drones to its purposes, owing to drones being versatile, relatively low cost and on an upward trajectory in terms of technological development, says United... 


Bigger turnout anticipated at DroneCon

11th May 2018

This year, DroneCon will have more than 40 keynote speakers made up of international and local experts, discussing different topics and issues within the drone industry. DroneCon and... 


ADAM ROSMAN 
The Eagle Owl is a robust, multipurpose drone that has a modular design

Increased demand for locally manufactured drones in Africa

11th May 2018

South African fixed-wing drone manufacturer and supplier Aerial Monitoring Solutions (AMS) has seen the biggest demand for its Eagle Owl drones in Africa, mainly for mining surveying and security.... 


Backlog in application process stifling drone industry in South Africa

11th May 2018

The lack of urgency in processing commercial drone operating licences and the registering of drones is stifling the drone industry in South Africa, says Cape Town-based drone pilot training school... 


DREDGING SOLUTION The SlurrySucker operates from the top of the water surface and sucks silt from the bottom of the processing pond

Integrated Pump Rental evolves business model for water management

4th May 2018

In reaction to the changing dewatering needs of local mines, South African pumps rental company Integrated Pump Rental (IPR) is evolving its service offering towards a full dewatering solution by... 


PUMP IT
The Multiflo pontoons offer an integrated solution incorporating Linatex hoses, Isogate valves and Warman dewatering pumps

Weir Minerals Africa to tackle mine dewatering using new model

4th May 2018

Mine dewatering equipment supplier Weir Minerals Africa is exploring enhanced holistic measures to tackle mine dewatering in Africa. The company, a subsidiary of Scottish engineering company Weir... 


New pumping system to dewater deep mine shafts

4th May 2018

Centurion-based, family owned, pumping solutions provider Hazleton Pumps has patented a new pump technology that will dewater deep-level mine shafts more efficiently. The Hippo high head series... 


TACKLING ACID MINE DRAINAGE 
Acid mine drainage is one of the single most significant threats to South Africa’s environment and needs to be urgently addressed

Sustainable solutions possible for AMD treatment

4th May 2018

Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy WSP Africa states that while acid mine drainage (AMD) decant in the Witwatersrand gold fields and surrounds should be dealt with urgently, there is no... 


PORTABLE MONITOR
The TempLogger V 6.6 ULTRA is lightweight enough to be used by different machines and at different plants.

Portable temperature solution for roto-moulders

20th April 2018

South African research and development company Roto Solutions launched the new TempLogger V 6.6 ULTRA – the smallest temperature monitoring and control device from the company – in February. “The... 


WEST AFRICA RISING 
West Africa’s diverse mineral resources, increasing political stability and relatively low entry costs are ideal conditions for mining investment

West African mining industry rising despite challenges

13th April 2018

West Africa has the potential to attract greater investment and further develop its fledgling mining industry, says Centurion Law group CEO NJ Ayuk. “Almost every country in the region has mineral... 


NEW DISCOVERIES 
Three mines have made seven new gold discoveries in West Africa

Juniors chalk up new gold discoveries in West Africa

13th April 2018

Canadian gold miner Ashanti Gold, Australian miner Tietto Minerals and Canadian miner Nexus Gold have made seven new gold discoveries between them in Mali, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso.... 


GLENN MULLAN
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada says the recovery of the global mining industry will have a knock-on effect in mining exploration and investments in West Africa

W Africa exploration to benefit from global mining upturn

13th April 2018

Global investor confidence in mining is slowly returning, but opinion is divided about whether mines will be able to maintain and grow production without relinquishing their cost discipline of the... 


LAWRENCE PETERS
An increase in capital equipment sales in 2017 is a positive sign for the future of the industry

Capital equipment future looks bright

6th April 2018

Sales of new earthmoving and mining equipment are on an upward trend, breaking the three-year downward cycle that the industry has been in since the second quarter of 2014, according to the... 


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