Inconsistent resource reporting in coal industry

Technical and economic assessment group Venmyn Deloitte is finding the reporting of coal resources in the minerals industry, particularly within the South African and Australian mineral industries,... 

Steel merchant expands in Gauteng

South African steel distributor BSi Steel’s reports that its service centre has acquired a second laser profile cutter for its Dunswart factory, in Gauteng, owing to increased demand for laser-cut... 

Nearly 5 000 leaks found

Engineering and contracting firm Bosch Munitech has located 4 497 leaks in 3 395 km of pipe reticulation, which it surveyed for eThekwini Water and Sanitation (EWS), after being awarded a... 

Stakeholder management key to sustainability

Independent consultancy The Narrative Lab is finishing a two-year study into stakeholder engagement regarding the water management of the Wilderness and Swartvlei lake systems, in the Wilderness... 

Need to adapt to growing water demands

A large portion of South Africa’s  water infrastructure has fallen into a state of disrepair and many of the facilities are being operated at much higher capacities than the original design... 

Seychelles water supply study under way

To address the Seychelles islands water supply challenge, owing to irregular rainfall and longer dry periods, South African consulting engineering firm Gibb, in partnership with Gibb Mauritius, is... 

Energy efficiency influencing water developments

These days there is a high awareness of energy efficiency in society, which is influencing new developments and upgrades in water technology, says South African research funder the Water Research... 

Supplier of flameproof equipment constantly investing in new technology

Underground and surface vehicle safety equipment suppliers John Ratcliffe GM Andre Robberts tells Mining Weekly that the company spends about 10% of its turnover on the research and development... 

US company brings fire protection systems to SA

Global producer of mechanical pipe-joining and fire protection systems Victaulic tells Mining Weekly that its full range of fire protection products from the US is available in South Africa. The... 

Health and safety compliance awareness needed

Health and safety compliance awareness and training and personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions are clearly needed by South African companies, local health and safety company Safety Solutions... 

No LTIs at treatment plants for three years

Aveng Group’s operating group, Aveng Water, tells Engineering News that two of its plants have been operating for three years without a lost-time injury (LTI). This covers the operation and... 

Dangers of lead in paint highlighted

The South African Paint Manufacturing Association (Sapma) is focusing on eliminating hazardous lead content in paint.  Sapma executive director Deryck Spence says lead is commonly used in paint... 

Marine vessel repair comany adopts TRIR

Turnkey ship repair solutions provider DCD Marine Cape Town adopted the total recordable incidence rate (TRIR) in January to identify minor health and safety issues, which pre-empts them becoming... 

Construction sector sees hike in road accidents

South African road accidents in the construction sector are increasing, according to insurance company Federated Employers Mutual (FEM) MD Thelma Pugh and industry body Master Builders Association... 

Computerised health and safety training proving successful in SA

Computer software designed specifically for health and safety training in various real-life environments is suitable for any industry and is achieving positive results in South Africa and... 

Aerospace centre plans to expand human capital development support

The National Aerospace Centre (NAC) reports that it is planning to expand its skills development programmes by deploying them at more universities throughout South Africa to ensure the growth of... 

UAVs greatly benefit local industry

Understanding the vast benefits of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology is a strategic priority for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), as it is proving to have many... 

UAVs may lead to fewer pilots in future

Although unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have the greatest potential to grow the South African aerospace industry, Southern African Women In Aviation (SAWIA) pilot Amanda Kandawire says the... 

Defence technology supplier explores benefits of UAVs

Defence, security and technology systems company BAE Systems says unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are increasing within the defence industry in South Africa and worldwide. In Massachusetts, in the... 

Radar technology improves ore-detection capabilities

Mining activities machinery, equipment and accessories supplier the DOVE Group reports that its newest multisensor radar detector – the DOVE DSD X6000 – can locate ore veins and precious stones or... 

Monitoring system for mill liner market

Mining industry products and services supplier Multotec reports that its Hawkeye monitoring system, which monitors the life cycle of mill liners, has been met with great enthusiasm by the company’s... 

Platinum group considers future mine mechanisation

Platinum mining, refining and marketing company Impala Platinum (Implats) tells Mining Weekly that it is investigating the mechanisation of mining activities as a sustainable way to continue mining... 

Canadian company reports growth in magnesium, lithium and rare earths

Canada-based integrated engineering, managing and planning company TRU Group, which serves the mining and manufacturing industries, reports that the steady global economic recovery will provide... 

Mining services company expands service offerings to ensure growth

South African-owned service specialist to the mining, smelting and mineral processing company Dickinson Group reports that while the core of its business will remain in the mining, metals smelting... 

Company’s trailer expo gives customers a voice

An exhibition displaying 65 trailers, of which 15 were different derivatives and many were new designs, was held in July to demonstrate Alf Finn Road Industrial Trailers’ (Afrit’s) ability to... 

Fuel monitoring system prevents fuel theft

Measuring vehicle fuel-tank levels using the “Tank-I” system has proven to be a successful solution, as it enables fleet operators to monitor, manage and, ultimately, protect their fuel, says... 

Diesel service centre invests in new technology

Over the last three years, a significant percentage of Reef Fuel Injection (RFI) Services’ budget allocated to investments has been spent on acquiring new technology to increase its... 

Larger equipment trending

Manufacturer of specialised heavy-haul trailers and transportation equipment Talbert Manufacturing president Andy Tanner tells Engineering News that one of the latest trends and technological... 

US company brings lightweight truck side skirt to SA

US-based trailer aerokits company Freight Wing plans to launch its range of aerokits in South Africa with its local partner, designer and manufacturer of fibreglass refrigerated and dry freight... 

CrC plates successfully used in mining industry

Manufacturers and suppliers of chromium carbide (CrC) liners and components Rio-Carb reports that its new 6 mm (3/3) CrC wear resistance liner plates are proving to be successful in various parts... 

Display technology supplied to global logistics company

South African manufacturer of display technologies PVision has collaborated with Shellard Media to complete the installation of display screens and supporting technology worth R738 000 at global... 

Modern monitoring technology reduces theft

Technology which allows for the extreme compression of video footage, enables transportation companies to remotely view live footage from vehicles in transit, ensuring reduced response times to... 

IT solutions integral to success of logistics industry

Information technology (IT) is a central part of the successful supply chain of organisations in South Africa’s logistics industry, which is worth more than R3-billion a year, logistics software... 

Chamber of Mines speaks positively about gold wage negotiations

The Chamber of Mines (CoM) is approaching the gold wage negotiations with a positive and constructive attitude, senior executive of employment relations Dr Elize Strydom tells Mining Weekly, adding... 

Krugerrand investment in volatile gold period

Financial services provider Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) commodities product structurer Ebrahim Patel tells Mining Weekly that economic changes have had an impact on the viability of the Krugerrand.... 

Investment in Krugerrands growing

First National Bank (FNB) reports that investors worldwide are showing a positive response to investing in gold Krugerrands. The partnership with Rand Merchant Bank Commodities Division, presented... 

Laser technology solutions to improve safety at gold mines

Laser scanning solutions developer 3D Laser Mapping reports that its high-tech laser monitoring SiteMonitor system, which supports mine survey activities, is ideal for improving safety at mining... 

South African gold mining sector experiences volatility

With wage talks looming over the gold industry, analysts say that the South African government is steeling itself for a battle with local unions that are demanding wage increases of up to 100%,... 

Gold mining turnkey plant supplier expands into Africa

Despite the volatility of the gold mining industry having a negative effect on industry players, it has created business opportunities for the company, turnkey mineral process plants, equipment and... 

Gold mining affects mineworkers’ health

Health and safety company Boletshe Trading Enterprise, a 100% black-owned outfit, states that the gold mining industry may cause health hazards for mineworkers and its surrounding communities, as a...