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Robyn Wilkinson

Robyn Wilkinson

Robyn Wilkinson is a Creamer Media Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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By Robyn Wilkinson

Equipment advancements improve water, electricity use

9th September 2016

In conjunction with engineers Carleton Engineering Services, pump manufacturer Hawk High Pressure Pumps has designed a new stope water jetter, which is traditionally used by the mining industry to... 


EUGENE ELS
The AFX150 is one of the largest peristaltic pumps available in the world

One of world’s largest peristaltic pumps at Electra

9th September 2016

Since pump and agitator manufacturer Afromix introduced its AFX peristaltic hose pumps range at Electra Mining Africa 2014, yearly growth in demand for its pumps has increased by between 20% and... 


INNOVATIVE DESIGNS
MMD is pairing equipment to produce innovative, custom-designed systems for underground copper mines

Cost benefits of crushers for Zambian copper mines significant

2nd September 2016

Designer and manufacturer of diversified mining processing equipment MMD Mineral Sizing Africa is designing customised underground sizing stations for underground copper mines in Zambia. 


KATHLEEN WONG The signing of memoranda of understanding at the Focac suggest a willingness to further opportunities for South Africa–China partnership.

Government support needed to foster partnerships

2nd September 2016

While policies prioritising trade between South Africa and China have been adopted at an official level, further government support is needed on the ground to stimulate partnerships between... 


South Africa-China partnerships benefit valves industry

2nd September 2016

The valve industry provides a key example of a flourishing South Africa-China partnership, as joint ventures are increasingly being undertaken between Chinese manufacturers and South African... 


NEW TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
China’s economy is undergoing a shift that is likely to increase the country’s interest in importing innovative technologies

Focus on innovation provides opportunities for trade

2nd September 2016

China’s thirteenth five-year plan – from 2016 to 2020 – includes a clear prioritisation of innovation, which is likely to increase the country’s interest in importing technologies from outside,... 


MODERNISING OPENCAST MINING
Wirtgen surface miners offer an alternative mining approach that will benefit the South African coal mining industry

Surface miners to take over mining landscape in South Africa

26th August 2016

Mining solutions provider Wirtgen South Africa (SA) is engaged in extensive talks with various mining companies about solutions for their greenfield and existing mines. Surface miners are set to... 


SIMPLIFYING MAINTENANCE
I-CAT’s retractable stockpile dust ring makes the dust-suppression system easy to access for maintenance

New retractable dust-suppression system easy to operate, maintain

26th August 2016

Environmental management solutions provider I-CAT this year introduced a retractable stockpile dust ring (R-SDR) for dust suppression at conveyor discharge points, which can be fully automated and... 


ALEX LESTER The mining industry is facing the challenge of increasing productivity without compromising on safety

Australian mining safety solutions introduced locally

26th August 2016

Having proven its ability over 12 years in the Australian market to greatly reduce the dangers of a hazardous mining environment, mining safety solutions provider Nautitech this year started... 


BETTER PERFORMANCE, LOWER COSTS A chainsaw retrofitted with Magnevane’s pneumatics technology performed 600% better than before

Pneumatic tech significantly improves equipment performance

26th August 2016

South African start-up Magnevane, assisted by consulting firm Deloitte, is introducing a design that significantly improves the performance of pneumatic engines by using high-powered magnets in air... 


ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Acid mine drainage, which has a high sodium content, has a negative effect on agricultural land when it is discharged into rivers that are used for irrigation

AMD technology a hot topic in South Africa

26th August 2016

Finnish specialist in hydrometallurgical treatment technology Global EcoProcess Services Oy (EPSE) launched a treatment for acid mine drainage (AMD) in South Africa in July, which it claims is a... 


RIGHT TIME AND PLACE
Vedanta’s new Gamsberg project is well positioned to take advantage of the global zinc supply shortage

Mining company weathers market volatility to further zinc project

12th August 2016

While very few mining companies are implementing new projects as they struggle to navigate a volatile commodities market, zinc miner Vedanta Zinc International is developing its Gamsberg zinc... 


SEAN MULSHAW
A continued drop in the world’s nickel supply will result in the price of the commodity rising above the current $10 000/t in the medium term

Nickel market swings into undersupply

12th August 2016

After several years of surplus, the nickel market moved to deficit in the second quarter this year and, with the price of the commodity now above $10 000/t, a smaller portion of global nickel... 


SCRAP IN DEMAND
South African scrap merchants are being offered top prices for copper scrap by overseas buyers, possibly prompting illegal exports

War on illegal copper exports wages on

12th August 2016

Illegal scrap copper exports continue to place South African manufacturers that use the metal under pressure to maintain the profitability of their operations and so retain their labour force, says... 


WITHSTANDING FINNISH WINTERS
Only the heat-generating bioleach reactors are located outdoors at the Mondo plant, as they can withstand the extreme temperatures

Advancing base metals recovery from platinum production

12th August 2016

State-owned research organisation for the minerals industry Mintek is partnering with platinum producers in South Africa to improve the recovery of base metals associated with platinum-group metal... 


AFRICAN ADVANCEMENT
Restarting the Kamoto/KOV project in 2017 will contribute to a yearly increase of 6.2% in copper supply from Africa over 2015 to 2019

Copper heading for supply deficit

12th August 2016

The protracted period of lower commodities prices, which started during 2011, will leave a legacy of limited new capital for exploration and development spend in the mining sector, including the... 


JONATHAN LENG New zinc projects will boost Africa’s mined zinc output in an undersupplied market

Zinc price to reach cyclical high in 2018

12th August 2016

The outlook for the zinc market over the next few years is positive, with the price forecast to reach a cyclical high of more than $3 800/t in 2018, says research and consultancy group Wood... 


Increasing demand for gasket installation

5th August 2016

Having identified a need in the market for the correct installation of gaskets at industrial plants, supplier of sealing products and services Klinger Mzansi is offering a Joint Integrity... 


MEDUPI POWER STATION
Unit 5 at Medupi first fired on oil in June

Power builds to continue despite decreased demand across industries

29th July 2016

Despite a decrease in demand for energy from the mining and related industries, construction, engineering and mining contractor Murray & Roberts Power & Water platform CEO Steve Harrison believes... 


MULTIPLE BENEFITS
The Bokpoort concentrated solar plant is providing significant economic and social development for the iKheis municipal community

Concentrated solar plants valuable for South Africa

29th July 2016

As baseload plants, concentrated solar plants (CSPs) are highly sought after in the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), says infrastructure operations and... 


KARAGLEN SHOPPING CENTRE
The installation of 1 250 units of solar modules at the centre in Edenvale is one of the biggest solar projects of its kind completed in Gauteng to date

Solar gaining traction in South Africa

29th July 2016

Adequate, reliable and affordable electricity supply remains a challenge in South Africa for businesses and homeowners, and solar energy is gaining momentum as a key area of focus to provide... 


MARIAAN WOEST
Micro hydros are the way forward in terms of electricity on a more localised scale

S Africa renewables sector growing well

29th July 2016

Engineering firm Arup associate director Mariaan Woest believes that the renewables sector is growing well in South Africa, with Arup selected as a consultant on many of the projects approved in... 


LOW STRIP RATIOS KEY
South Africa struggles to remain cost competitive because of high iron-ore strip ratios

Restructuring a must to sustain price, mine-site costs revealed

22nd July 2016

Despite the current rally in demand for iron-ore, the current price is not sustainable, as the market still requires restructuring on the supply side to support the higher price, says... 


IMPROVING CREDIBILITY Qotho's iron-ore proficiency testing scheme enables iron-ore laboratories (mine and commercial) to check the quality of their performance against that of competitors and peers

Proven proficiency benefits operations

22nd July 2016

Globally, low commodities prices are putting pressure on mining companies to ensure that all aspects of their operations are performed at the highest standard possible, including the proficiency of... 


MINING WORLD RUSSIA 
Johannesburg-based Osborn cemented its presence in Russia by exhibiting at the event this year

Mining solutions provider expands in CIS countries

22nd July 2016

Despite globally depressed iron-ore prices, there are still opportunities for the supply of minerals processing solutions in Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries like Russia and... 


MAJOR STRATEGY
Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have countered low iron-ore prices by increasing production volumes at their mines

Significant iron-ore supply-demand imbalance persists

22nd July 2016

Internationally, the iron-ore industry continues to battle constrained operating conditions, caused by near-static demand and a surplus supply of good-quality iron-ore, negatively impacting on the... 


Maximum value must be derived from mines, especially in challenging market

22nd July 2016

State-owned research council for the minerals industry Mintek is investigating the recovery of iron-ore waste material, in the form of fines, in an attempt to help mines extract the maximum... 


UPBEAT REPORTS
Many attendees of the Kathu Mining and Technical Expo reported that they remain positive about the industry’s outlook

Expos still valuable in a difficult market

22nd July 2016

Industry expos remain an important platform for forging business connections, showcasing technology and discussing solutions to the challenges currently facing companies in the iron-ore sector,... 


Iron-ore market likely to stay in oversupply

22nd July 2016

Despite China’s commitment to reducing its crude steel production capacity, the iron-ore market remains oversupplied and this is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future, says engineering... 


ANDREW STOCKS
Taking action to enhance efficiencies across iron-ore operations is critical

New Australian iron-ore project will meet long-term demand

22nd July 2016

While there is no doubt that the iron-ore industry’s operating conditions have been challenging, Australian iron-ore miner Iron Road believes that the long-term industry fundamentals are sound and... 


FLUCTUATING COAL QUALITY
Steinmüller Africa has been investigating the impact of varying coal quality on boiler operations at Hendrina power station

New header designs to be showcased at Power-Gen Africa

8th July 2016

Engineering, manufacturing, construction and maintenance services provider Steinmüller Africa will showcase two header models at this year’s Power-Gen Africa event, which will be held at the... 


CIS TECHNOLOGY
Japanese-manufactured copper, indium and selenium (CIS) solar photovoltaic technology supplied by Sinetech

Quality standards for grid-tied systems worth the wait

8th July 2016

The publication of Small-Scale Embedded Generators (SSEG) national standards for grid-tied systems are more than 12 months overdue, which is a noteworthy delay because of how crucial they are to... 


FOCUS ON SOLAR
Renewable energy will be a key focus at this year’s Power-Gen Africa event

Event costs deter local companies

8th July 2016

The lack of emphasis on local innovation seems to be reflected in the pricing scheme of the Power-Gen Africa event, which favours international currencies more than the local one, says solar... 


WEBB MEKO Independent power producers continue to strengthen Africa’s power systems and diversify the generation mix

Company supports impact of IPP projects in Africa

8th July 2016

Consulting, engineering, procurement and construction services provider Black & Veatch will support the evolution of independent power producer (IPP) projects already under way in South Africa. 


SHAWN HOFFART
Integrating an LNG import facility with a power plant can increase the plant’s capacity

Integrated LNG import and natural gas facilities poised to meet energy demand

8th July 2016

Consulting, engineering, procurement and construction services provider Black & Veatch liquefied natural gas (LNG) technologies VP Shawn Hoffart and power generation technologies VP and director... 


JASON ABIECUNAS 
Microgrids are ideal solutions for remote communities with weak or no connection to the utility grid

Microgrid solutions integral to sustainable power systems

8th July 2016

The economics of distributed power generation are changing rapidly and modern microgrid solutions are becoming an important part of sustainable, reliable and cost-effective electric systems, says... 


PAUL GROTA
African governments are prioritising power development in their respective countries

Power-Gen Africa a valuable platform for consulting engineers

8th July 2016

Power-Gen Africa provides global engineering consultants WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff with a platform for the company to continue raising its brand profile in the consulting engineering network and to... 


PROTECTING LOCAL STEEL Alternative options to import tariffs need to be explored

Import prices on steel not the best solution

1st July 2016

International trade credit insurer Coface credit analyst Kyle Mason says that government would do better to provide benefits to local entities using locally-produced steel than to further impose... 


SUCCESSFUL ACQUISITION
LionSteel CFO Pierre Willemse and Captial Star Steel CEO David Scheepers at the Capital Star Steel mill in Mozambique

More support needed for local steel industry

1st July 2016

While government has increased import tariffs to protect the local steel market from low-cost Chinese imports, steel products manufacturer and supplier LionSteel CFO Pierre Willemse believes that... 


FURNACE WITH FUME EXTRACTION Modernisations such as these are crucial for steel plants to remain viable

Modernisation of steel plants crucial in South Africa

1st July 2016

Global metallurgical processing plant supplier SMS group’s South African MD, Pieter Bezuidenhout, says the modernisation of South African steel plants is crucial in boosting the industry’s ability... 


GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION
Government incentives have supported development in the automotive sector, and could similarly benefit the steel sector if implemented

Import tariffs harmful to end-user businesses

1st July 2016

Fasteners and aligned products manufacturer and supplier Impala Bolt & Nut MD Derek Cohen says attempts to protect the local steel market by introducing import tariffs have introduced additional... 


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