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Explosives News
International society to hold its 29th annual conference in Nashville, US
17th January 2003 The International Society of Explosives Engineers will host its 29th yearly conference on explosives and blasting technique at the Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, US, from February 2 to February 5. →
Drill monitoring and navigation system installed at colliery
22nd November 2002 The application of Megapump, a repump emulsion explosive, can increase blast performance and reduce costs in underground operations. →
Responsible explosives management mooted
By: candice haase 22nd November 2002 The growing awareness of the risks surrounding the manufacture, transport and use of chemicals among explosive manufacturers worldwide is also gaining impetus in the South African explosives sector, explains African Explosives Limited (AEL) product compliance manager Annita Jardine. →
Double win for electronic detonators
22nd November 2002 The introduction of electronic detonators at the Martha gold-mine in New Zealand has resulted in benefits for both the mine and the residents who live alongside it. →
Repump emulsion explosives reduce costs, says firm
22nd November 2002 The application of Megapump, a repump emulsion explosive, can increase blast performance and reduce costs in underground operations. →
Fume-free mining technology being re-evaluated
22nd November 2002 The Mining Systems programme of CSIR Miningtek has been involved in studies of various fume-free, non-explosive, rock-breaking methods for a number of years.? →
Infrared military technology finds use in mining industry
By: candice haase 11th October 2002 An East Rand-based company was commissioned by a UK defence company to develop an explosion detection and suppression system for military applications. →
Flameproof plug and socket is proving popular with coal-miners
By: candice haase 11th October 2002 The coal mining industry has reacted positively to a 250 A flame proof plug and socket introduced to the market in June. →
Explosion prevention divisions merge
By: candice haase 11th October 2002 Where it was aimed originally at focusing on coal-dust explosions, the CSIR Kloppersbos facility now also caters for industrial dust explosion prevention. →
Five million products to 14 countries
11th October 2002 Electricity and explosive atmospheres are a dangerous combination, a situation which necessitates the use of well-designed explosion protected equipment. →
Cameroon order for control stations
11th October 2002 Local company Bartec Barlian has received an order from Cameroon for ComEx explosion-protected local control stations and junction boxes for use in zones one and two hazardous areas. →
New flameproof skidsteer loader introduced
11th October 2002 In July the Agricultural and Industrial Mechanisation (Aim) Group introduced the new Gehl SL 3935 Skidsteer Loader to the South African market. →
Rock-breaking technology being patented
By: marisa rodrigues 27th September 2002 Open cast mining contractor and plant-hire company MCC is the preferred distributor of a South African developed non-explosive technology set to bring substantial benefits to the mining and construction industry worldwide. →
Three new blasting technologies to increase safety and efficiency
20th September 2002 Increasing costs and competition in underground operations have driven South African mines towards greater mechanisation in their constant efforts to improve production proficiency. →
Fivefold output rise from explosives plant
By: Joanne Delaurentis 20th September 2002 South African explosive manufacturer Bulk Mining Explosives’ (BME) Losberg plant in Fochville, in the North West Province, has increased production fivefold in the last 18 months, while the supplier’s market share in local underground mining operations increased by 15% over the same... →
SA firm in explosives-software alliance
2nd August 2002 Australian-based mining research body Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) and South African company African Explosives (AEL) have agreed to pool resources to develop explosives solutions. →
Electronic-delay-detonator deal struck
2nd August 2002 A leading supplier of explosives to South Africa’s opencast mining and quarrying industry, BME, has signed a cooperation agreement with French-based mining and explosive engineering multinational Delta Caps International (DCI). →
African expansion continues
19th July 2002 South African-based African Explosives Limited (AEL), which is reportedly Africa’s leading explosives producer, is moving into new markets in west and east Africa as it strengthens its focus on being the major supplier of explosives products, services and solutions to the mining industry... →
Explosives software alliance announced
19th July 2002 The next six months into early 2003 could ‘explode’ into something big for Australia’s Julius Krutschnitt Research Centre (JKMRC) and South Africa’s African Explosives with both groups looking towards a long-term arrangement based around AEL’s use of software... →
Explosives co-operation deal struck
17th July 2002 A leading supplier of explosives to South Africa’s open cast mining and quarrying industry, Bulk Mining Explosives (BME), has signed a co-operation agreement with international mining and explosive engineering company, Delta Caps International (DCI). →
Firm helps police with explosives education
By: Joanne Delaurentis 21st June 2002 South African explosives manufacturer African Explosives Limited has developed and donated explosives educational aids to the South African Police Service’s bomb squad, for use in the education of youth in the dangers of explosives. →
Good results from electronic initiators
14th June 2002 THE introduction of electronic initiation systems (EIS) at Sasol’s Syferfontein coal-mine’s opencast operation has reduced the percentage of coal fines generated by the blast process by at least 4%. →
SA's big breakthrough in non-explosive technology
17th May 2002 A newly established South African company, Pyrotech Mining Systems, based in Centurion, Pretoria, has developed a breakthrough system in non-explosive and continuous mining technology. →
Demand grows for electronic detonators
By: Terence Creamer 1st March 2002 South Africa’s leading explosives manufacturer, African Explosives Limited (AEL), is optimistic that demand will continue to firm for its electronic detonators, reporting strong growth in Africa for the product as well as increasing interest from the rest of the world. →
Real-time monitor of coal-mining systems
By: Laura Franz 25th January 2002 After the successful conclusion of a year-long pilot study, environmental and process instrumentation company Sperosens, of Pretoria, is ready to release a new on-board telemetry and safety interlocking system to the local coal-mining sector, reports Spero Group engineering and product support... →
Newcomer breaks through SA market
18th January 2002 Although still a relatively new kid on the block, non-explosive mining product manufacturer Altex has made great strides in establishing itself in numerous countires, the company reports in a press release. →
Breaking boulders safely
18th January 2002 The propellant-based system from RockTek known as RocKracker has been developed to break oversize boulders without the safety concerns on noxious gases or explosives and detonators. →
Good progress on non-explosive technology
18th January 2002 International company Brandrill has reported solid progress for the 2001 financial year in the development and commercialisation of its penetrating cone fracture (PCF) rock-breaking products and associated excavation technologies. →
New rock-breaking process developed
23rd November 2001 Present drill and blast methods used in the South African Mining industry rely heavily on the use of conventional explosives. →
Non-explosive bouquet from research giant
By: Joanne Delaurentis 23rd November 2001 The introduction of higher levels of mechanisation on South African mines will result in increased safety and decreased cost of mining operations, reports CSIR Miningtek programme manager Pat Willis. →
Firm breaks new ground with innovation
23rd November 2001 Manufacturer of explosives, initiating systems and blasting services African Explosives Limited is intensifying its focus on partnering with its customers to release the wealth of Africa with leading mining solutions in an effort to consolidate its position as an international provider of... →
Tech partnership continues despite delays
23rd November 2001 Gold giant AngloGold remains encouraged with the interim results of its partnership with blasting technology expert Brandrill to develop a non-explosive penetrating cone fracture (PCF)-based continuous slope mining system for its South African narrow vein gold-mines. →
Century-old firm still producing
23rd November 2001 International company Ensign-Bickford has been designing, manufacturing and marketing non-electric explosive initiation systems since 1836. →
Electrical equipment for hazardous areas
12th October 2001 Electrical equipment, wiring and accessories specialist Legrand manufactures the ATX range of electrical equipment designed specially to enhance safety in hazardous areas on the mines. →
Change in legislation on the cards
12th October 2001 Although technologies used in the manufacturing and development of explosion-protected products have not seen fundamental shifts over the last decade, legislation regarding the use of these products is subject to change. →
Flameproof switches for lights
12th October 2001 A manufacturer of light fittings for hazardous areas has standardised on Bartec micro limit switches for fluorescent light diffusers. →
Fire-detection system installed
12th October 2001 An infrared fire-detection and warning system has been installed at a fuel depot in Botswana using a combination of South African and Italian technologies. →
Flameproof motors offered
12th October 2001 The flameproof Brook Cromptons W flameproof motor range from Rexnord-Hansen South Africa, offer a number of benefits such as low lifetime cost and mechanical adaptability to users and original-equipment manufacturers. →
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