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Weir

Weir is a global engineering company specialising in mining, minerals processing and infrastructure equipment and services. Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, the company operates across more than 70 countries, serving customers in the mining, oil and gas, and power sectors. Weir is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index. The company's core products include slurry pumps, hydrocyclones, valves, comminution equipment and wear-resistant materials used in demanding applications. Its mining division supplies equipment and aftermarket services to gold, copper, iron-ore, bauxite, lithium and other mineral operations worldwide. Weir holds a significant market position in critical minerals processing, supporting the energy transition through technology for battery metals extraction. The company employs approximately 11 000 people globally and generates annual revenue exceeding £2-billion. Weir operates through principal brands including Weir Minerals, Weir ESCO and Weir Oil & Gas. The company was founded in 1871 by brothers George and James Weir in Glasgow, initially manufacturing pumps and valves for marine and industrial applications before expanding into mining equipment in the twentieth century.

Weir News


Weir secures significant order for its GEHO® PD pumps
Weir secures significant order for its GEHO® PD pumps
17th June 2026 By: Dimpho Madiba

Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited has awarded Weir an order to supply 14 GEHO® TZPM 2000 positive displacement (PD) pumps equipped with GLORES (GEHO® Load Reduction System).  Lloyds Metals holds... 


Supplier ready to engage, showcase at WAMPEX
29th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As a global supplier of engineering solutions for minerals and mining applications, Weir is preparing to showcase its range of solutions for the mining sector at the West African Mining and Power... 


Image of a Weir mining pump solution
Pump solutions for Africa’s mining sector
22nd May 2026

Global mining technology company Weir asserts that it has built the largest installed base of dewatering and slurry pumps in Africa’s mining sector, through a combination of technical expertise,... 


Weir positioned to respond to Botswana mining ecosystem
15th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As Botswana’s mining sector continues to diversify, there are significant opportunities to support more efficient, resilient and sustainable mining operations, reports manufacturer of mining... 


Marnus Koorts, General Manager – Original Equipment at Weir
Weir Leads Africa’s Mining Sector with Trusted, Risk-Mitigating Pump Solutions
4th May 2026

Weir has established the largest installed base of dewatering and slurry pumps in Africa’s mining sector by helping customers de-risk their pumping operations – combining technical excellence and... 


Image of a technician working on a product manufacturing at Weir Heavy Bay Foundry
Eastern Cape heavy bay foundry upgraded to meet global demand
30th April 2026

Weir’s Heavy Bay Foundry (HBF) in the port city of Gqeberha, Eastern Cape is expanding to meet rising demand from the global mining sector. The foundry produces large, high-performance cast... 


Weir builds sustainable mining performance through local presence in West Africa
Weir builds sustainable mining performance through local presence in West Africa
24th April 2026

Across West Africa’s rapidly evolving mining sector, proximity, responsiveness and technical depth have become decisive factors in supplier selection. For Weir, this has translated into a... 


Enduron jaw crusher from Weir
Modular crushing plant for Namibian project
9th April 2026

Weir has been awarded a contract to supply a 150 t/h crushing and screening plant for Bezant’s Hope and Gorob copper/gold project in Namibia. The value of the agreement has not been disclosed. The... 


Coenie de Jager, Weir HBF manager of plant operations
Weir Upgrades Eastern Cape Heavy Bay Foundry to Meet Global Demand
8th April 2026

In the Eastern Cape port city of Gqeberha, Weir’s Heavy Bay Foundry (HBF) is undergoing unprecedented expansion, establishing itself as a central manufacturing hub within the group’s global supply... 


Image of Enduron high pressure grinding rolls
High pressure grinding rolls for Phase 2 expansion of Platreef mine
2nd April 2026

Weir has announced that it has secured a contract to supply Enduron high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) to Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef mine as part of its upcoming Phase 2 expansion. The value of the... 


Image of Weir ENDURON high pressure grinding roll
High pressure grinding rolls for operations at large precious metals deposit
26th March 2026

Weir has secured a contract to supply ENDURON high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) to Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef mine as part of its upcoming Phase 2 expansion. The Platreef mine, located approximately... 


Envirotech Alpha range on mine site
Wear-reducing pump components delivering efficiency gains and cutting costs
20th March 2026 By: Tracy Klückow

The adoption of retrofit-focused innovations, such as the WRT impeller and throatbush combination from pumps manufacturer Weir, is emerging as a practical, cost-effective way for African mining... 


Weir wins order to supply an ENDURON® modular crushing plant
13th March 2026

Weir has been awarded a contract to supply a 150 tph crushing and screening plant for Bezant’s Hope and Gorob Copper-Gold Project in Namibia. The value of the agreement has not been disclosed.  The... 


Weir to supply ENDURON® HPGR for the Phase 2 expansion of Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine
Weir to supply ENDURON® HPGR for the Phase 2 expansion of Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine
6th March 2026

Weir has secured a contract to supply ENDURON® high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) to Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine as part of its upcoming Phase 2 expansion. A HPGR circuit is planned to be... 


Image of a large screen at Weir heavy bay screen manufacturing facility
South Africa becomes global manufacturing hub for banana screens
6th March 2026

A large infrastructure investment at the Weir Alrode manufacturing facility in Gauteng has positioned the site as a global centre for the production of the company’s ENDURON Elite banana screens,... 


Weir Heavy Bay Foundry, in Gqeberha
Foundry upgrades ensure higher volumes, faster delivery
6th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having undertaken various infrastructure and process upgrades to increase production capacity, engineering company Weir is on track to reach 1 000 t/y of casting capacity at its Heavy Bay Foundry... 


IGO makes new board appointment
18th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Battery metals company IGO has appointed resources and infrastructure executive Dean Jenkins as a non-executive director, effective immediately. Jenkins brings global experience across the... 


Alandré van Vuuren, Integrated Supply Chain Director at Weir
South Africa takes the lead as the global home of Weir’s Enduron® Elite Screens
16th February 2026

South Africa has cemented its position as a global centre for the production of Weir’s cutting edge ENDURON® Elite banana screens. Backed by major infrastructure investment at Weir’s Alrode... 


Deep regional understanding boosts OEM’s support capabilities
13th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

A deep understanding of Africa’s diverse pumping requirements and challenges, along with extensive aftersales support in remote or harsh environments, provides peace of mind to customers... 


Fast2Mine to exhibit at Mining Indaba 2026, showcasing the next generation of mining operations management
Fast2Mine to exhibit at Mining Indaba 2026, showcasing the next generation of mining operations management
10th February 2026

Fast2Mine, a leading provider of mining operations and fleet management software, is proud to announce its participation as an official exhibitor at Mining Indaba 2026, one of the world’s most... 


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