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Metso Outotec starts operations - partner for positive change for tomorrow’s aggregates, minerals, metals and recycling industries
22nd October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / As sustainable processing of the world’s natural resources is becoming a norm within the industries, Metso Outotec is driving the transformation. Metso Outotec, a unique new company with leadership in sustainable minerals and metals processing and recycling technologies begins its operations... →
FlexaTec - new flexible LED light strip from HELLA
By: Creamer Media Reporter 22nd October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / The new flexible LED light strip from HELLA for industrial applications is available in different section lengths and can be combined to a length of up to 80 or 100 meters depending on the country. It is available as both 110 and 230 V AC version and is made of a non-flammable material (PVC... →
Marlink: Mining productivity is always business critical. That’s why you need a trusted network partner
22nd October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / The mining industry is about reliability, safety and optimised efficiency. At Marlink, we understand that extreme locations and dangerous environments come naturally to mining operators – and robust, powerful connectivity is a necessity. →
GEMÜ check valves for high and low temperatures
By: Creamer Media Reporter 22nd October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / The valve specialist GEMÜ is expanding their product range with the GEMÜ R90 disco check valve and the GEMÜ R91 dual plate check valve. The check valves withstand media temperatures in a range of -200 to 400 °C and are therefore suitable for use in extremely high and extremely low temperatures.... →
Commercial Drones proud to bring the M300 RTK to the commercial market.
21st October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Commercial Drones, a DJI Enterprise dealer, is pleased to announce that the first M300 aircraft are now flying commercially in South Africa. Working with Drone Ops, a SACAA accredited ROC holder, they have successfully licensed the first-in-type DJI Matrice 300 RTK. This means that Drone Ops is... →
TOMRA insight, the powerful data platform for enhancing sorting efficiencies, is now available for mining applications
By: Creamer Media Reporter 21st October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Cloud-based data platform unlocks new opportunities to monitor and optimize sorting processes TOMRA Insight, the cloud-based data platform which enables sorting machine users to improve operational efficiencies, is being rolled out to more industries. →
Festo supplies new technology for the mining industry: 75 specialised control cabinets worth R5 million
By: Creamer Media Reporter 21st October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / A prominent diamond mining company in Botswana required to replace their dated mining solutions with new technologically advanced products that will improve their machine efficiency. Festo provided the remedy in the form of a complete technical solution which reduced the customer’s workload and... →
Mahindra launches Mining Specification on popular Pik Up
20th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / The tough and reliable Mahindra Pik Up is donning its mining boots with its new factory-fitted and guaranteed mining spec option. The new Pik Up with Mining Specification package is available on the recently upgraded S6 manual double cab with 4x4 drivetrain and Mahindra’s patented MLD rear... →
Midrand Monthly Truck & Construction Auction
20th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Heavy machinery auction leaders, WH Auctioneers offers 18 x low hour 2018 to 2014 Volvo A40G and A40F 6x6 Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT'S) on their monthly Bank Repo & Defleet Earthmoving & Truck Online Auction on 28th of October at whauctions.com. Yellow metal buyers can also look out for 9 x... →
Safe Miners Keep Mines Alive
By: Creamer Media Reporter 19th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / While we have seen news about cabinless, emissionless underground vehicles and the technological progress is astounding, we are some years away from this becoming the norm. In the interim, we need to safeguard human beings – the life-blood of all mines. Sandvik’s AutoMine Concept Vehicle is able... →
Trash pumps ideal for dirty water with large solids
By: Creamer Media Reporter 19th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Dewatering activities on large construction and infrastructure project sites is not always a simple task. In fact, pumping dirty water containing large amounts of debris calls for a ‘trash pump’, according to Henru Strydom, operations manager at Integrated Pump Rental. “Contractors often find... →
Digitalizing minerals processing for more control
By: Creamer Media Reporter 19th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Mining’s accelerated move toward digital solutions since the outbreak the Covid-19 pandemic is being supported by FLSmidth’s decades of research and development. Terence Osborn, FLSmidth’s director of product and account management for sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, highlights that R&D... →
Live expo to demonstrate best practice and safety protocols; restart the exhibitions and events industry
By: Creamer Media Reporter 16th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / The exhibitions and events industry was given a lifeline with the announcement by the South African Government that the country was moving to Alert Level 1 of the Risk Adjusted Approach on 21 September 2020. Events could now take place under certain restrictions with a 50% capacity allowed in... →
METF needs increased support to safeguard SA mining’s future
15th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / The South African minerals industry relies on high quality graduates in the fields of Mining, Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering and Geology to ensure its long-term sustainability, says the Minerals Education Trust Fund (METF) – which was formed with this objective in mind. →
Mine site surveying after the Brumadinho Disaster
15th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / The importance of frequent, accurate, time-stamped as built mine site surveys. Download report and learn more →
The best flowmeter solution for Mining
15th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / As the technological leader in non-invasive flow measurement with ultrasonics, FLEXIM strives to offer flexible, reliable, and accurate measurement systems. For over 30 years, FLEXIM has set the standard in clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement and continues to improve upon existing technology to... →
Introducing the Rural Metro Rental Programme 
15th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Gain access to a complete range of firefighting and rescue vehicles through Rural Metro Emergency Management Services' two-tier rental programme, which is backed by experienced firefighters. →
Boosting scarce skills for mining’s mechanised future
By: Creamer Media Reporter 14th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Murray & Roberts Cementation has further enhanced its training facilities to develop scarce skills in modern underground mining. The well-known Murray & Roberts Training Academy (MRTA) at Bentley Park near Carletonville in Gauteng now boasts a specialised Engineering Training Centre for trackless... →
Hazardavert®, global name in PDS
13th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Strata’s HazardAvert® for surface and underground, has become a leading global brand in proximity detection and collision avoidance. With tried and true electromagnetic technology, the system currently operates in hundreds of mines around the world. →
Warman® MCR® pump more than doubles wear life to save Agnico Eeagle’s Laronde Gold Mine US$70,000 p.a.
By: Creamer Media Reporter 13th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Modern design and superior wear materials halve annual pump rebuilds in highly abrasive application, reducing overall maintenance time by 40%. The superiority of genuine Warman® pumps and parts was proven in a trial comparing the performance of a Warman® MCR® 250 pump against a Warman® AH® pump... →
Menar’s East Manganese to commence mining operations
By: Creamer Media Reporter 13th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / It’s all systems go for SA’s newest manganese operation in Northern Cape East Manganese, Menar’s first manganese asset located near the Northern Cape town of Hotazel, has been granted a mining right and water use license, the latest regulatory approvals, paving the way for mining operations to... →
Africa Mining Forum’s partnership with TSC highlights importance of ESG in mining sector
13th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / The organisers of Africa Mining Forum have announced a unique digital ESG* partnership with The Stakeholder Company (TSC). *Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance →
Covid-19 a trigger for mining industry’s use of eLearning to meet SHEQ requirements
12th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / The mining industry has a reputation for being a risky business, with varied and serious health risks. But mining doesn’t have to be unsafe – thanks to strict safety legislation, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy recorded only 51 fatalities in 2019, the lowest ever number of mining... →
3D scanning paves way to quality chute solutions
12th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / With the power of three-dimensional (3D) scanning technology, transfer point specialist Weba Chute Systems & Solutions ensures there are no surprises when designing and installing its solutions. “The accuracy of 3D scanning means that we can rapidly gather detailed measurements of large... →
GEO-Summit - Registration is open
9th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / We proudly invite you to our first virtual GEO-Summit. The Summit includes several high profile speakers who will present the latest research in the world of Geohazards →
Pragmatarians unite to bring Covid-19 relief
By: Creamer Media Reporter 9th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Taking the pandemic by the horns is how Pragma’s employees tend to address the challenges that Covid 19 has caused in the workplace. While stringent lockdown measures have been successful at curbing the spread of the virus, many families are devastated as a result of partial or total income loss.... →
Pragma | 30 Years in the making
By: Creamer Media Reporter 9th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / 2020 might forever be known as the year in which Covid 19 struck, but life goes on despite this and many other challenges that businesses face. It is with this mindset, that we take a look back at an engineering firm that was born on the first of June 1990. “Politically South Africa was in chaos... →
On Key UX Design Team Joins Maze Customer Advisory Board
By: Creamer Media Reporter 9th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / On Key’s dynamic design team has been invited to join the likes of IBM, Windows and Amazon on the Maze Customer Advisory Board. Maze, who has been recognized by Web Summit as one of their Top 30 Seed Startups Worldwide, is a user testing platform that turns prototypes into actionable insights... →
Mind shifts save money | Reducing general maintenance costs in Retail
By: Creamer Media Reporter 9th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Irrespective of your business or work environment, poor decision making often comes back to bite you. When talking about maintenance, it is something that could result in significant damage, costing the business dearly. How can we facilitate better decision making at ground level to prevent... →
Exxaro celebrates four employees announced as Pragma Value Add Ambassador winners
By: Creamer Media Reporter 9th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / Every six months, future-focused engineering services company Pragma, awards industry achievers in the mining, retail, government, manufacturing and oil and gas sectors for their meaningful contribution to their respective organisations. Pragma aims at helping their clients to perform at their... →
Clear vision bags Massmart the prestigious SAAMA Project Achievement Award 2020
By: Creamer Media Reporter 9th October 2020 / MEDIA STATEMENT / A clear vision and decisive decision-making clinched Massmart the coveted SAAMA Project Achievement Award 2020 for the successful implementation of Pragma’s enterprise asset management system, On Key. Successfully implementing and managing over 300 stores currently, is a significant achievement.... →
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