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Pimani Baloyi

Pimani Baloyi

Pimani Baloyi is a former Creamer Media Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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By Pimani Baloyi

TERRAJET AIRMOVER An efficient ventilation system is critical to the effective management of occupational health and safety in all underground mining activities

Local underground ventilation solutions provider prioritises client relations

4th April 2014

Providing ventilation systems for mining companies with deep-level operations necessitates the understanding of every client’s specific needs, which can be attained through ongoing communication,... 


Ventilation event highlights energy optimisation at deep-level mines

4th April 2014

The energy efficiency of ventilation and cooling systems installed at deep-level mining operations will be a central theme of the tenth International Mine Ventilation Congress (IMVC), reports local... 


JEANNETTE MCGILL
The deep-level mining sector is faced with the challenges of rock instability, the difficulty of installing ventilation systems and time wasted while travelling to the mining area

Fracturing and automation a solution for deep-level mining challenges

4th April 2014

The deep-level mining sector is researching and piloting fracturing methods that could help mitigate the three main challenges facing deep-level operations – rock stability, ventilation and time... 


Underground comms system launched

4th April 2014

An Ethernet-capable underground communication system, which can ensure improved and dependable underground communication for deep-level mining operations, was introduced to the local mining... 


Deep-level mineworkers need education to flourish

4th April 2014

Deep-level mining companies have to consider underground mineworkers’ desire to advance their careers and flourish in the industry, but should recognise that modern South African mineworkers’ life... 


Recommendations to foster greener environments

28th March 2014

The international community could make several strides in averting the negative effects of climate change by following the recommendations of the Oxford Martin Commission (OMC) for Future... 


Smaller businesses lack accurate information on green building

28th March 2014

South African small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) are not properly informed about measures that are required to create greener and energy efficient businesses, says facilities... 


CITY OF JOHANNESBURG
The city is on its way to being one of the top ten greenest cities in Africa

Access to funds a challenge limiting Joburg’s green environment initiatives

28th March 2014

The difficulties of accessing international financial assistance and meeting stringent borrowing conditions were a collective barrier to fully developing and rolling out climate change programmes... 


Upgraded heavy minerals bulk materials handling feeder launched in SA

14th March 2014

As the exclusive sub-Saharan distributor for UK-based Samson Materials Handling, local bulk materials handling equipment distributor BLT South Africa (BLT SA) introduced a new Samson materials... 


ANDREW LASHBROOKE
The Tormin project has the advantage of starting  with a clean slate and not being constrained by legacy issues

Foreign demand makes local mineral sands project ‘extremely attractive’

14th March 2014

The global mineral sands sector having recently faced a significant increase in demand that it cannot match, coupled with the ever-increasing demand for zircon and rutile, has made South Africa’s... 


PITSO SEKHOTO Makolobane farm is in communication with Nigerian business people about building feed factories in Nigeria

Small-scale local farm develops relationship with Nigerian food market

7th March 2014

Free State-based cattle, maize and orchard farm Makolobane Farmers Enterprises founder Pitso Sekhoto tells Engineering News that a four-day Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) business trip to... 


Food packaging industry to boost SA recycling capabilities

7th March 2014

The South African food packaging industry can make an enormous contribution to the country’s recycling capabilities and simultaneously grow its economy, packaging solutions provider Damax Sebenza... 


Use of gas technology increasing in food preservation

7th March 2014

Atmospheric and speciality gas technology manufacturer Air Products South Africa says there has been an increase in the use of modified atmospheric packaging (MAP) – its gas-based food packaging... 


FOOD TESTING South Africa is not producing enough food testing specialists

Shortage of qualified specialists in SA food-testing industry

7th March 2014

The shortage of food testing specialists in South Africa is challenging, as food and beverage analytical services providers have to train their own food testers to ensure that they meet the... 


Warehouse chain investing in cost effective heating and cooling

14th February 2014

Local warehouse chain Makro has been investing in cost-effective ways of heating and cooling its warehouses and refrigeration systems, says store development manager Alan Walker. He adds that Makro... 


JONATHAN SNOW There is a move towards energy efficient products

First counterflow indirect evaporative cooling system installed at car dealership

14th February 2014

In a bid to contribute to energy conservation in South Africa, car manufacturer Ford has installed the first counter-flow indirect evaporative cooling system in the country at its Action Ford... 


Company’s HVAC products now available on three-dimensional software

14th February 2014

Mechanical pipe-joining systems manufacturer Victaulic has announced the availability of its full range of global piping systems and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) products in... 


Insulation offers ecofriendly approach to heating and cooling

14th February 2014

Eco-friendly heating and cooling solutions provider Eco-Insulation says its passive approach to energy use – stopping heat from leaving and entering building spaces – is the best method of heating... 


IAAN MYBURGH
Companies are reining in on exploration expenditure

SA deprived of platinum’s full potential

31st January 2014

The platinum group metals (PGMs) sector will continue to contribute minimally to South Africa’s economy unless the lack of alignment between government and the industry is addressed, says... 


Junior PGMs miner surviving financial downturn

31st January 2014

Bakubung platinum mine, the flagship project of JSE-listed junior platinum group metals (PGMs) mining company Wesizwe Platinum, continues to meet the challenges of a new mining project development... 


SINETHEMBA ZONKE
The ANC is likely to steer clear of discussions about the platinum belt, enabling opportunist opposition parties to take up mineworkers’ plight

PGM failures could impact ANC

31st January 2014

South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC) will bear the brunt of a poor-performing platinum-group metals (PGMs) sector, as the country gears up for its fifth democratic... 


PHIL NEWMAN
Demand drives commodities, but supply separates the winners from the losers

CEO to present on the state of mining at indaba

24th January 2014

Consultancy firm CRU Strategies CEO Phil Newman will give an overview on the state of mining and commodities at the 2014 Investing in African Mining Indaba, which will be held at the Cape Town... 


JAMES TURK The role of gold as a money has always been overlooked

Gold as currency at indaba

24th January 2014

Despite gold no longer being circulated as a currency, the yellow metal still has all the characteristics of money, argues online metals trader GoldMoney founder James Turk, who will address... 


PIPEFLO FACTORYPart of the company’s success is its willingness to invest in human resources development

African market helping local pipe manufacturer recover

17th January 2014

South African plastic pipe manufacturer Pipeflo has been expanding its presence in the African market to recover from the financial downturn that resulted from the high incidence of labour unrest... 


Pipe fittings improved to increase service life span

17th January 2014

Mechanical pipe-joining systems manufacturer Victaulic says the launch of its Extended Life (XL) fittings and couplings range, in October 2013, offers greater longevity than ever before. “The... 


South Africa warms to the use of gas energy

17th January 2014

South Africa has reached a state of sophistication in using gas as an alternative to using electricity as a source of energy for domestic use in residential developments, says local pipe... 


Partnership to support training and skills development

17th January 2014

South African plastic pipe industry facilitator, the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) has signed a memorandum of uderstanding (MoU) in November 2013 with the South... 


COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF ORIENTALE 
Randgold Resources' Kibali project has the potential to boost the Orientale province’s social and economic standing

Randgold Resources’ Kibali mine could turn DRC’s Orientale into the next Katanga

13th December 2013

Newly established gold mining project Kibali – a standalone investment by mining major Randgold Resources – situated in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) Orientale province – has the... 


MARK BRISTOW
Randgold Resource’s Kibali gold mine will continue to be successful, as long as it continues with the positive business relationships that have already been fostered among the relevant stakeholders

Kibali will succeed with continued cooperation from all stakeholders, says Bristow

13th December 2013

Nurturing the positive relations that have already been established among all relevant stakeholders of Africa-focused mining company Randgold Resource’s Kibali gold mining project, in the... 


IMPACT ON ANALYTICAL SERVICES Funding for exploration has decreased dramatically in the past year, which has resulted in decreased demand for analytical services

Lack of funding for exploration activities impacts on analytical services – minerals research organisation

29th November 2013

There has been a significant downturn in exploration activity in the last few years, which has had a significant impact on the analytical services sector, says State-owned minerals research... 


ABRIE OLIVIER The establishment of Venmyn Deloitte has given Deloitte an edge over its peers on the continent

Growing need for multiskilled geologists, says Venmyn Deloitte

29th November 2013

There is a growing need for multi-dimensional and multi-skilled young geologists in South Africa, says Venmyn Deloitte director Neil Mc Kenna. He tells Mining Weekly that local universities need to... 


USEFUL APPLICATION CAE Mining's Sirovision 5.1 geotechnical mapping and analysis system provides data to support the mapping and analysis of mining structures

Mining software developer improves analysis tool

29th November 2013

Canada-headquartered mining software and simulation company CAE Mining launched CAE Sirovision 5.1 this month, an improved version of its Sirovision photogrammetric geology and geotechnical data... 


HIGH-PRECISION GUIDANCE Leica's J2 dragline provides three-dimensional high-precision navigation for draglines, resulting in less rehandling, less stripping and more coal

New service-driven geomatics supplier breaking even

29th November 2013

Geospatial products distributor Aciel Geomatics has attributed its start-up success to the company’s approach to business and its focus on being more of a service provider than simply a products... 


SHOWCASING LOCAL COMMODITIES  The 2016 International Geological Congress will incorporate several excursions

African geoscience promoted through field trips in 2016

29th November 2013

The upcoming thirty-fifth International Geological Congress’s (IGC’s) local organising committee (LOC) has planned various field trips throughout South Africa and Africa as part of the seven-day... 


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