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Speciality lubricants reduce downtime for essential mining equipment
26th May 2022

Failure to use the correct lubricants in mining equipment increases maintenance costs and leads to more downtime and production losses. FUCHS LUBRICANTS has been a trusted partner of the global... 


Rio Tinto's Madagascar mine restarts after reaching deal with protesters
25th May 2022 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto's QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) mineral sands mine restarted production on Monday following a five-day halt, after reaching an agreement with demonstrators who had set up roadblocks at... 


A large food processing facility which could pose a fire risk owing to unsafe packaging and flammable constriction and insulation materials
Growing demand for fire solutions in food industry
20th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Fire risk management company ASP Fire has noted a steady increase in its percentage of food industry-related revenue, owing to the insurance industry placing stricter fire safety requirements on... 


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Water mist tech to be presented at event
20th May 2022

Multinational engineering and manufacturing company Danfoss Fire Safety – part of the Danfoss Group – will be presenting a session at the Firexpo South Africa 2022 being held from May 31 to June 02... 


A large fire fighting nozzle which is fitted with a Dosetech Fire Dos proportioner which mixes air water and foam agent to effectively fight fires.
Fire protection foam dosing system on offer
20th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Fire protection equipment supplier DoseTech offers its FireDos fire protection foam dosing technology, known as proportioners, to the South African fire prevention and firefighting market. The... 


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Need for fire-related event realised
20th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Event organisers Specialised Exhibitions’ inaugural Firexpo South Africa 2022 will highlight the services and products of local suppliers in the fire prevention and protection sector to visitors.... 


Intercape urges govt intervention as attacks by rogue taxi operators increase
20th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

Days after long-distance coach company Intercape went public about a violent campaign waged against the industry by rogue taxi associations, three more of its buses came under attack in Gauteng.... 


India warns of fuel-supply cuts to utilities if coal imports delayed
19th May 2022 By: Reuters

India's power ministry on Wednesday said it would cut domestic fuel supply to state government-run utilities by 5% if they do not import coal for blending by June 15, as officials struggle to... 


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Collaboration needed to make South African mining globally competitive again – CSIR
18th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Concern about mineral resource scarcity is widespread and, at the same time, many countries, such as Australia, Canada and China, are investing significantly in strengthening their mining-related... 


Gold refiner to stop working with mines that miss carbon goals
18th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

One of the world’s biggest gold refineries will look to stop sourcing metal from mines that fail to meet standards on carbon emissions. MKS PAMP plans to curb emissions that come from its supply... 


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South African coal consumers face tough decisions as miners prioritise exports over domestic offtakers – Jones
13th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

A potential food crisis may be brewing in South Africa as domestic coal consumers face increasing difficulty in securing coal supplies at a fair price to fire their processing plants, says... 


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Transformers that give mines both safety, uptime
9th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

As mines aggressively pursue Zero Harm policies while seeking greater productivity and efficiency, dry-type transformers have much to offer, specialist company Trafo Power Solutions is seeing a... 


Gangs stealing cables miles underground torment South African platinum mines
9th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

South African miners are battling a growing threat miles underground in the world’s deepest platinum shafts: Gangs stealing copper cables and disrupting operations. Enticed by high copper prices,... 


Canada nickel bid is 'tip of iceberg' of BHP growth ambition
Canada nickel bid is 'tip of iceberg' of BHP growth ambition
6th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group’s unsuccessful attempt to buy a junior Canadian nickel miner last year should be seen as “almost the tip of the iceberg” for its ambitions in the resource-rich country, says one of the... 


Victoria hopes to improve coal mine rehabilitation
6th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Victorian government on Friday announced plans to improve the management for coal mine land during the rehabilitation process. Minister for Resources Jaala Pulford announced enhanced... 


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Electronic detonators ensure effective blasting
6th May 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Opencast mines have to contend with rising costs as they go deeper. Efficiency is required to contain these costs and remain profitable, which is offered by digital technology such as blast... 


Company adds to its diversified product offering
6th May 2022

Leading openpit mining company Afrimat – a producer of industrial minerals, bulk commodities and construction materials – in December made an acquisition in the phosphate and rare earth minerals... 


Zest WEG E-House solution powers large platinum HIG mill
5th May 2022

A purpose-designed electrical house (E-House) from Zest WEG is driving one of the largest new High Intensity Grinding (HIG) mills in the southern hemisphere, which was recently installed at a... 


Transformers that give mines both safety and uptime
4th May 2022

The priority area of mining today is certainly health and safety, and mines are wanting to achieve this without compromising on meeting their production targets; dry-type transformers are... 


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Egoli Gas
29th April 2022

South Africa has been experiencing power outages for several years and will, in all likelihood, continue to do so into the future, which opens the opportunity for alternative energy supply. Piped... 


New product launches, demos and competitions galore coming up at Securex 2022
25th April 2022

The first Securex South Africa expo since 2019 is coming up, and exhibitors are pulling out all the stops to wow visitors. Securex South Africa 2022, Africa’s leading security and fire trade... 


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Local tank installer commissions projects throughout Africa
22nd April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Local storage tank supplier and installer Tanks Connected has commissioned tanks for projects in Tanzania, Ghana, Eritrea and South Africa. The company has supplied and supervised six tanks for a... 


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Maintenance needed for ageing infrastructure
22nd April 2022 By: Anna Moross

The ageing electrical infrastructure in South Africa highlights the need for constant monitoring and maintenance to ensure daily functioning, says electricity utility company South Power... 


Cast resin transformers show significant benefits
22nd April 2022

Electrical and digital building infrastructure specialist Legrand’s range of cast resin transformers (CRT) has been designed for high-efficiency, enhanced safety and low environmental impact during... 


Correct screen media selection is key to lowering TCO
20th April 2022

Screen media is a critical part of the metallurgical process, and it is therefore essential that the appropriate screen panel or screen panel combinations are selected, not only to improve... 


'Black swan' LME nickel chaos shows regulators still missing market risks
13th April 2022 By: Reuters

Last month's chaos in London Metal Exchange nickel trading has shone a light on the failure of a core reform from the global financial crisis to help regulators quickly spot destabilising risks in... 


Low maintenance option for SA's ageing mini substations
8th April 2022

As South Africa’s many thousands of oil-cooled mini substations reach the end of their operating lives, there is scope to replace them with a safer and more economical option, according to Trafo... 


Wyloo completes Noront buy
8th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Australia’s Wyloo Metals has completed the acquisition of TSX-V-listed Noront Resources, following a shareholder vote. Noront Resources in December entered into a binding agreement with Andrew... 


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Retaining refining capacity could pose long-term risks for South Africa
8th April 2022 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s oil refining capacity has always been rather small when considered on a global scale, but there was some sense of national pride and of security in knowing that the country could... 


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Manganese mine achieves record ten-million fatality free shifts
4th April 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Assmang’s Black Rock mine, near Hotazel in the Northern Cape, has achieved ten-million fatality free shifts, a record that has taken 13 years to achieve. Assmang is a 50/50 partnership between... 


Educational institute boosts simulator training
25th March 2022

Australian educational institution Holmesglen Institute – a “leading and diversified” technical and further education institution – will acquire two “highly-advanced”, fifth generation CYBERMINE... 


NOPSEMA approves Prelude restart
21st March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) has cleared energy major Shell to resume operations at its Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (LNG)... 


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US energy secretary urges companies to boost oil, gas output
10th March 2022 By: Reuters

Any oil and gas company that can increase supply should do so quickly due to the growing energy crisis following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said on... 


Triton sets near-term target for Ancuabe
10th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Triton Minerals has completed the strategic review and desktop study into its Ancuabe graphite project, in Mozambique, revealing on Thursday that it was hoping to be in production by the... 


FISCAL TIDE
FISCAL TIDE
4th March 2022

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana insisted that South Africa’s fiscal sustainability tide was finally turning last week when he delivered his maiden Budget address in the Good Hope Chamber, after... 


Colombia mine explosion kills 11 people, four missing
28th February 2022 By: Reuters

 An explosion at a coal mine in Colombia's Boyaca province killed 11 people and left four missing, the national mining agency (ANM) said on Sunday. The accident occurred on Saturday night and was... 


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Multiple renewable energy forms being evaluated across South Africa – Anglo Platinum
21st February 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner and marketer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), which on Monday reported a record 2021 financial performance, is collectively evaluating options to access... 


South Africa urged to improve its ability to receive ultralarge container vessels
18th February 2022 By: Irma Venter

A new generation of ultralarge container vessels has been sailing the oceans in recent years. Container ships such as the Madrid Maersk, COSCO Shipping Universe, OOCL Hong Kong and Ever Golden can... 


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Kinross lowers 2022 and 2023 production expectations
17th February 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian bullion producer Kinross has lowered its production expectations for the next two years, but CEO Paul Rollinson assured shareholders that the group’s long-term production profile remains... 


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Safe and reliable radio communications for the oil industry
17th February 2022

The oil and petroleum industry requires safe, robust and reliable communications to support efficient day-to-day operations, enhance productivity and to coordinate a fast and effective response to... 


Solar power will provide 20% of the power at the Tasiast site (pictured).
Kinross makes $55m solar investment at Tasiast
17th February 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian gold miner Kinross has announced a $55-million investment in a photovoltaic solar power plant at its Tasiast mine, in Mauritania, as part of the group’s efforts to reduce its greenhouse... 


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Trial by fire for KZN businesses in 2021
11th February 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite the civil unrest in July last year – a setback in an already challenging year for businesses in KwaZulu-Natal – construction and generator supply company Hire It has noted an uptick in... 


Spanish firm fined $6m for Ghana truck blast en route to Chirano mine
9th February 2022 By: Reuters

The Spanish company in charge of a truck that exploded and killed 13 people last month en route to an internationally-run gold mine in Ghana violated storage and transport laws and has been fined... 


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