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Do Google Ads Work For Your B2B Company?
4th February 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Google and social media ads are popular marketing channels for many companies, but results can be disappointing, particularly in B2B. But what if you had another option to reach your audience that could generate 100+ qualified leads for the same cost? →
Ultrahigh-pressure tech revs up rapid response vehicle 
4th February 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Embracing ultrahigh-pressure technology has reduced the cost of Industrial Fire & Hazard Control’s firefighting apparatus while increasing the efficacy of its rapid response fire and rescue vehicle. Firefighters are also exposed to less risk and experience less fatigue, improving safety overall,... →
Local haulage contractors benefit from Sentinel mine growth
1st February 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Increased copper production at First Quantum Minerals’ Sentinel Mine in Kalumbila has boosted business opportunities for local suppliers and created jobs for local people. Local haulage companies have provided a particularly successful demonstration of the company’s policy of encouraging... →
Bell beefs up excavator range with heavy-duty 20-tonner
By: Creamer Media Reporter 1st February 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Bell Equipment, the exclusive distributor of Kobelco Excavators in Southern Africa, is excited to introduce the new tenth generation Kobelco SK220XD to its range, which bolsters the region’s 20-ton class with a heavy-duty machine that is both highly productive and economical in all aspects. “The... →
Value analysis proves worth of Weba Chutes
By: Creamer Media Reporter 1st February 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / With the cumulative technical experience from 5 000 custom-designed chutes installed around the world, Weba Chute Systems delivers long-term value and quick payback times. According to Mark Baller, managing director of Weba Chute Systems, most of his company’s chutes can deliver a full return on... →
Company continues to provide an array of services to the mining industry
29th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Mining services provider Moopetsi Mining Solutions provides the mining industry with an array of services in mining and engineering. The mining services range from contract mining, underground construction, drop raising and secondary support, through to earthmoving, crushing and screening,... →
Global commodities’ position as a bull sector within a bear market represents a unique opportunity for African mining
29th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / By Nivaash Singh, Co-head of Mining and Resources Finances, Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking Under normal circumstances, the performance of the world’s mining sectors, like most other sectors, tracks the movement of global GDP. This direct correlation has become well entrenched over the... →
Attracting global equity investment to SA mining will require changing the narrative
29th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / By Greg Webber; Co-head: Mining and Resources – Nedbank CIB In South Africa, mining is a well-established industry that has been overperforming in the face of Covid-19 challenges. Much of the industry’s response to the pandemic has been excellent, with quick and decisive action taken to protect... →
NMISA contributes to environmental impact assessments through analyses of soil samples at derelict and ownerless mines
29th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / There are approximately 6000 derelict and ownerless mines in South Africa. These mines pose serious possible environmental damage such as the contamination of water resources and dust that could result in reduced air quality and have a negative impact on the health of South African citizens and... →
Regular desilting vital for mine ponds
By: Creamer Media Reporter 29th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Ensuring sufficient water storage capacity in mines’ process ponds is crucial for the optimal functioning of mineral treatment plants, and this means regular desilting must be conducted. This is according to Lee Vine, managing director of Integrated Pump Rental, whose company is frequently called... →
ZAC restarts operation
By: Creamer Media Reporter 28th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) has recommenced mining and processing operations at the mine located at the district of Ulundi, in KwaZulu-Natal. The mine has been on care and maintenance since President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of the state of national disaster to mitigate the impact of... →
Sustainable PGM producer Sedibelo poised for strong growth
28th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Having produced 1.5-million ounces of platinum group metals (PGMs) since inception, with more to come, fully integrated producer Sedibelo Platinum Mines has successfully weathered the storm of depressed metals prices and emerged cash positive, ready to grow responsibly and take advantage of... →
Bureau Veritas Analytical Services - Petrography
27th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Bureau Veritas has years of experience in providing petrographic analysis to the coal industry. Our highly qualified and experienced team of technical staff and operators are accredited by the international committee of coal and organic petrology. Bureau Veritas is dedicated to delivering a... →
Choose Health and Safety Manager as a career
27th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / The Department of higher education and training recently gazetted the 2020 national list of occupations in high demand – and Health and Safety Managers are one of them. The best news is that you don’t need a university degree. →
Evolution of cyclones to improve coal fines recovery
By: Creamer Media Reporter 27th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Continuous improvement of Multotec classification cyclones helps customers meet both commercial and environmental imperatives in the coal sector, according to Ernst Bekker, product specialist cyclones at Multotec. “Today, there is an intense focus on the beneficiation of coal fines, which in the... →
An empirical analysis of the relationship between UG-2 Chrome ore, Charge chrome, Nickel and Chinese domestic 304 Stainless steel cold rolled coil
21st January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / The global Stainless steel value chain is probably unique in terms of its very high levels of geographic concentration. At the one end of the value chain South Africa produces more than 50% of global Chrome ore and is responsible for about 71% of Chrome ore exports. At the other end, China... →
Technically challenging coring operations require technically superior coring rods from Drillers Edge.
21st January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Drillers Edge coring rods by Di-Corp are earning a global reputation for longer-lasting performance in deep hole coring operations, plus greater resilience in higher-angle wedged holes. From our choice of quality alloy steel, to our stress-relieving heat treatment process, stricter quality... →
Getting the right tools for mining to go digital
By: Creamer Media Reporter 19th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / The astute application of digital tools is the key to continuously improving efficiencies on underground mines, according to Niel McCoy, business line manager for automation and digitalisation at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. McCoy says that the choice of digital tools needs to be based on... →
The Age of Aluminium
By: Creamer Media Reporter 19th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / The Copper, Bronze and Iron Ages have each allowed humanity to develop and achieve new technological advancements and innovations like never before. The Iron Age developed into the Steel Age that continues today. With the growth in renewables demanding a lighter construction with recycling... →
How new ‘super’ sensors could make mining safer
18th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Spider-Man may have spidey-senses, but they are no match for Dr Toan Dinh’s ‘super’ sensors. Like Peter Parker’s superhero ability to sense imminent danger, Dr Dinh’s sensors are designed to help prevent injury and death on mining sites by detecting early mechanical issues in oil and gas... →
Right Chute design can save high conveyor costs
By: Creamer Media Reporter 15th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Conveyor belts are high cost items in any bulk materials handling application, so it is vital that damage and undue wear is avoided through the correct design of transfer points. “Where chute systems are not properly designed and manufactured, mines will invariably face sky-rocketing conveyor... →
H.E. Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of Botswana confirmed for Mining Indaba Virtual
By: Creamer Media Reporter 14th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Investing in African Mining Indaba (Mining Indaba), part of Hyve Group Plc is honoured to announce that His Excellency, Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of Botswana has confirmed to deliver his presidential keynote address at the upcoming Mining Indaba Virtual. The organisers are delighted to confirm... →
Kwatani grows its base of customised screening solutions
By: Creamer Media Reporter 14th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / As leading vibrating screens and feeders specialist Kwatani has transitioned from equipment supplier to solutions provider, it has attracted customers from well beyond South Africa and even outside Africa. According to Kwatani general manager sales and service Jan Schoepflin, the company’s strong... →
Favorsea Africa
14th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Favorsea Africa is focused on safety and ensuring that our clients have the best solutions to simplify day to day mining challenges. With collision avoidance at our core, Favorsea Africa developed cutting edge technology and continuously improve our systems to ensure that we keep up with the... →
acQuire Technology Solutions acquires environmental information management software, EnviroSys
By: Creamer Media Reporter 12th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / PERTH, Western Australia and ADELAIDE, South Australia (12 January 2021) – acQuire Technology Solutions Pty Ltd (acQuire), a global specialist in geoscientific information management software solutions, has acquired the environmental and water quality data management software EnviroSys from SRA... →
Vedanta ranks among top sustainable companies
By: Creamer Media Reporter 12th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Signs declaration on climate change by pledging to move towards `carbon-neutrality’ Vedanta has made significant improvements in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance with its Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) ranking in the metals and mining sector having risen to #12... →
VITA 4-in-1 – the all-natural, germ killing solution in the fight against infections
11th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Advanced Healthcare Services and Systems, a member of the Advanced Group of Companies, launched its newest product, VITA 4-in-1, to the South African market during the height of the Covid-19 infections earlier this year. →
H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa confirmed for Mining Indaba Virtual
8th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Investing in African Mining Indaba (Mining Indaba), part of Hyve Group Plc is honoured to announce that His Excellency, Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa has confirmed to deliver the presidential keynote address at the upcoming Mining Indaba Virtual. Following last year’s announcements,... →
Hillhead Digital rescheduled to 30–31 March 2021
By: Creamer Media Reporter 8th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / FOLLOWING consultation with exhibitors and speakers, Hillhead Digital is being moved back three weeks to allow for the longer lead times that are anticipated as a result of the new national lockdown. Show director Richard Bradbury explained: ‘We appreciate that with schools now closed until at... →
Bugs, cores, and data: The ABC of mining innovation
By: Creamer Media Reporter 5th January 2021 / MEDIA STATEMENT / An eclectic mix of topics including the use of bacterial DNA to determine mineral deposits, hyperspectral imaging of core samples, and the rise of quantitative data analysis will be discussed at a two-day conference presented by leading global mining-tech company IMDEX. The IMDEX Xploration Tech... →
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