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Crushco coal crushers gets you ready to take on the challenging conditions of opencast coal mining
31st March 2023 Crushco coal crushers gets you ready to take on the challenging conditions of opencast coal mining Mpumalanga-based crusher engineering company Crushco Engineering has a strong history as a competitive crusher repairer and supplier of a range of crusher wear and mechanical spare products. →
Company drives innovation despite challenges involved
By: Sabrina Jardim 31st March 2023 Coal-focused original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in South Africa are facing increasing pressure, owing to the loss of critical expert resources to overseas markets and the continued divestment of suppliers to the industry, says safety and monitoring solutions provider Monitech head of sales... →
Thermal coal miners’ margins may narrow
31st March 2023 Major Australian thermal coal miners’ rising costs and weakening thermal coal prices may narrow their margins, but the major miners should continue to generate strong operating cash flows to support debt repayments, growth projects and shareholder returns, says finance and insurance company Fitch... →
Colloquium postponed until 2024
By: Sabrina Jardim 31st March 2023 The Coaltech Research Association is working on 36 projects for the South African coal mining sector, following the local industry’s setbacks in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic that delayed various research projects, says Coaltech CEO Henk Lodewijks. As a result, the association has decided to... →
New coal mine starting production in Botswana
By: Sabrina Jardim 31st March 2023 Geological consultancy Gemecs has embarked on a project for the development of Botswana’s third coal mine, expected to start production by year end, with the project in the mine planning phase, and site civils and on-site work in progress. The exploration programme was completed last month and,... →
Energy transition affecting coal industry
By: Sabrina Jardim 31st March 2023 With a global emphasis on sustainability, adopting sustainable beneficiation practices has become more prevalent among South African coal mining operations, owing to coal mining’s using and polluting large amounts of water, says research association Coaltech CEO Henk Lodewijks. “Through... →
Chain offers improved reliability of mechanical components in harsh conditions
30th September 2022 Tsubaki engineering class SJ3 sealed joint chains, with improved sealing technology, are designed to improve the reliability of many mechanical components exposed to harsh conditions in coal mining. Available from industrial engineered products and components manufacturer BMG, Tsubaki’s patented... →
Gugulethu construction is still on track to kick off this year
By: Tracy Hancock 30th September 2022 Construction of the almost R600-million opencast phase (Phase 1) of coal exploration and mining company Canyon Coal’s Gugulethu colliery is planned to start this year, subject to market conditions and the availability of export trains. Canyon Coal, a subsidiary of private investment company... →
Coal waste could boost REEs supply
By: Tracy Hancock 30th September 2022 The information derived from a study published this year on the mineralogy and distribution of rare-earth elements (REEs) in Waterberg coalfield high-ash coals could assist with a new concept of logging coal seams by considering the REE elemental composition of coal, rather than just its energy... →
Coal waste a solution to cost-effective natural gas storage
By: Tracy Hancock 14th September 2022 Activated carbons derived from South Africa’s coal wastes present a cost-effective adsorbent for adsorbed natural gas (ANG) storage and transportation amid growing global pressure to reduce the environmental impact of the country’s coal waste. “Coal dumps can not only potentially spontaneously... →
New initiative to optimise cross-border transit
1st April 2022 Financial technology insurance consultancy Askari has concluded an agreement with Hollard Mozambique Insurance to launch its digital strategy, which targets cross-border trucking fleets. →
Energy company commits to education
1st April 2022 Everyone has a fundamental right to education. Education is able to arrest and reverse cycles of generational poverty and has proven to be a successful tool to uproot poverty. →
Detection system ensures safety on coal mines
By: Anna Moross 1st April 2022 The Drill Platform Detection system aims to assist that coal mine personnel on or around the drill platform are safe while the drill is in operation, says safety and monitoring solutions provider Monitech chief sales officer Nick Murray. →
Bulks most affected by Russia-Ukraine conflict
1st April 2022 Trade dislocations owing to sanctions, high power prices and disruption to production facilities in the conflict zone are three major threats to the metals and mining industry as a result of escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine. →
Company develops dust suppressants to assist miners
1st April 2022 Leading fine particle specialist Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST Solutions) is assisting mine site operators to comply with tougher workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants. →
Growing uncertainty around local coal industry’s future
By: Anna Moross 1st April 2022 While the decision to phase out coal in the global economy has put a damper on the South African local coal industry, geological consultants Gemecs MD Nico Denner says all is not lost for the Southern Africa coal industry. →
Gas will outpace coal – firm
1st April 2022 Over the next two decades we will see a significant growth in Africa’s oil and gas sector, with population growth, urbanisation and the emergence of a wealthier middle class in Africa driving demand. →
Mining conference to highlight key coal research topics
By: Anna Moross 1st April 2022 Research institute Coaltech’s Colloquium – to be held on May 27, 2022, at the Ridge Hotel and Casino in Emalahleni, in Mpumalanga – will showcase the most recent research topics and projects that the institute has been pursuing. →
Coal still a lifeline for South Africa
17th September 2021 While the global focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues looks set to phase out coal as an energy resource, the prospects for South African coal production remain strong for decades to come. Following the third Coal Industry Day, held online in July, consulting firm SRK... →
SOE challenges hamper growth
By: Nadine Ramdass 17th September 2021 The South African coal industry is broadly divided into domestic and export consumption. Export coal is sold primarily to India and China markets while coal for domestic consumption is mainly sold to State-owned electricity utility Eskom. The export market currently generates better prices when... →
Sewerage project brings hope
17th September 2021 To address the water and sewage challenges at Emalahleni Local Municipality, diversified miner Exxaro Coal Central (ECC) handed over the Thubelihle Ext.5 Sewerage Infrastructure Project to the municipality in July. →
Trend towards decarbonisation discouraging coal investment
By: Nadine Ramdass 17th September 2021 South Africa’s coal production, sales and exports reached a plateau some years ago; however, the lockdown last year caused a noticeable decline. The main reason for this local decline is that the industry had reached the ‘coal cliff’ years ago, says advisory firm XMP Consulting senior coal... →
Modular Mining’s DISPATCH® Fleet Management System optimises further down the value chain at large S African coal mine
17th September 2021 Improving drill and blast and load and haulage are critical upstream processes that need to be optimised to enhance downstream processes such as crushing and conveying. However, another critical factor to improving downstream efficiencies is ensuring that crushers are evenly fed, as poor feed... →
Committed. Capable. Consistent. Coal.
17th September 2021 Aproud member of the Botswana Stock Exchange, we are a coal mining and trading company pioneering the Botswana coal industry. We are committed to providing high-quality coal to industrial customers and power utilities across southern Africa. We pride ourselves on being capable of providing steady... →
Infrastructural challenges impede coal industry
By: Nadine Ramdass 17th September 2021 South Africa is a major coal-exporting country, with its coal sector also providing baseload capacity for the country. However, infrastructure challenges negatively impact on the local industry, says coal exploration and mining company Canyon Coal COO Clifford Hallatt. Locally mined coal is... →
Anthracite producer resumes operations
By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah 26th March 2021 Owing to Covid-19-related industry shutdowns and low demand for coal and anthracite, the operations of South African anthracite producer Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) – subsidiary of mining investment firm Menar – were placed on care and maintenance. However, operations reopened on January 4... →
Wireless tech enhances comms, safety
By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah 26th March 2021 In addition to real-time communication and monitoring, wireless technology can improve and enhance the safety of mining operations by integrating with several solutions, such as proximity detection systems (PDS), says mining technology company Ya Batho. “Wireless technologies can be leveraged to... →
Company develops dependable comms system
26th March 2021 Mining systems solution provider Becker Mining South Africa’s electronics division specialises in automation and communication systems designed to enhance productivity and improve safety in the mining sector, including “the dependable Wireless Router Access Point (WRAP) Wi-Fi system”. WRAP is... →
Company developing filter press prototype
By: Natasha Odendaal 26th March 2021 Minerals processing company Multotec is in the final stages of developing a South African-manufactured filter press, Multotec Process Equipment MD Bheka Majola tells Engineering News & Mining Weekly. The prototype design is currently in its final stages, with the company in the process of... →
Coal still holds promise for OEMs – screening specialist
By: Marleny Arnoldi 26th March 2021 Original-equipment manufacturer Kwatani has kept up sales and service volumes throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, despite the lull in coal demand globally. →
Coal project to benefit Botswana
By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah 26th March 2021 Botswana coal mining company Maatla Resources, recently awarded a mining licence for the development of the Mmamabula project, says the project will offer several benefits to the country such as strengthening its coal industry, and increasing trade and government revenues. “Botswana’s reliance on... →
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