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Kwatani develops specialised spiral elevator in-house
22nd September 2021

Demonstrating its depth of local engineering expertise and technical capability, local vibrating screen specialist Kwatani has designed and fabricated a specialised spiral elevator for a mobile... 


Is convenient repair request logging the key to improved uptime?
14th September 2021

The right tools, appropriate systems and accurate data could make a considerable impact on the ease and speed at which equipment is repaired in your organisation. Verdantix’s latest research... 


Pure Gold completes mill upgrade
Pure Gold completes mill upgrade
7th September 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian bullion producer Pure Gold has made significant strides towards its goal of consistently producing 1 000 t/d of high-grade ore and CEO Darin Labrenz says the target will be achieved by... 


Chery returns to local market with former Haval boss at helm
3rd September 2021 By: Irma Venter

Chinese car manufacturer Chery is returning to the South African market, this time as a wholly owned subsidiary of its parent company. The company’s previous foray into South Africa was through... 


Image of gold doré bar poured at Higginville mill
Higginsville mill expansion, Australia
13th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Karora Resources plans to expand its Higginsville mill as part of the company’s hub-and-spoke model. 


Multotec drives process efficiency, solutions with in-house test work
22nd July 2021

New mines or expansions rely on accurate test work to know how best to recover the minerals in an ore body; mineral processing specialist Multotec not only provides the processing solutions, but... 


Is convenient repair request logging the key to improved uptime?
19th July 2021

The right tools, appropriate systems and accurate data could make a considerable impact on the ease and speed at which equipment is repaired in your organisation. Verdantix's latest research... 


Minerals Council warns of lasting impact of violence, looting on investment
14th July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The Minerals Council South Africa has condemned the acts of violence and looting that have been spreading through various parts of the country, particularly KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. “We are... 


BEAT THE DRUM
The MDS trommels offered by BLT World have drums which can accommodate three different screen sizes
Trommels, feeders for surface mining available
2nd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

The MDS static and mobile trommels, as well as the apron feeders, of South Africa-based equipment supplier BLT World are compatible with the crushers, feeders, recycling and other screening plants... 


Ford to help dealers speed up repairs through wearable tech
11th June 2021 By: Irma Venter

Ford South Africa is rolling out a new, high-tech approach to vehicle repairs at its dealerships. The local arm of the US carmaker has already conducted a pilot study of the RealWear HMT-1... 


Research study leads Kwatani to better banana screen design
8th June 2021

Numerical simulation research that modelled the behaviour of particles on a conventional banana screen has been leveraged by local vibration screen specialist Kwatani to make fundamental... 


Barry Pearce
Aspasa helps compile new material specifications for road builders
8th June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Surface mining industry association the Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa (Aspasa) has partnered with the Committee of Transport Officials (Coto) and other role-players to... 


JAW CRUSHER AND SCREEN 
Economical and environment-friendly electric drives are quickly gaining ground in contract crushing
Dual power crushers offer competitive advantage
4th June 2021

The new age of dual power, or bi-power, mobile crushers and screens allows contractors, quarries and mines to reduce operational costs and increase equipment availability, while enjoying the... 


INCREASING EFFICIENCY, MAINTAINING QUALITY 
Multotec aims to continue investing in modernising its local manufacturing capabilities
Company to continue local investment
28th May 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Minerals processing equipment manufacturer Multotec aims to continue investing in modernising its local manufacturing capabilities. “In the long term, we would like to invest in Fourth Industrial... 


RIAAN STEINMANN, KIM SCHOEPFLIN
Operations GM at Kwatani, and CEO, respectively
Facilities equipped for custom orders
28th May 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kwatani’s fabrication jobbing processes are designed to deliver custom-designed vibrating equipment within timeframes similar to those of other OEMs that... 


Anglo American technical director Tony O'Neill
Anglo says technology integral to its sustainability
28th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Diversified mining multinational Anglo American on May 11 provided a detailed overview and update of the technologies that are being developed and deployed group-wide, as well as the impact of its... 


Polyus completes $60m mill expansion
Polyus completes $60m mill expansion
25th May 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Russian miner Polyus has completed the $60-million expansion of the Verninskoye mill, allowing for an additional 40 000 oz of incremental gold volumes at the mine. The upgrade has achieved target... 


Firefinch continues with ramp-up at Morila
20th May 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner Firefinch has marked the second stage of its ramp-up strategy at the Morila gold mine, in Mali, announcing the commissioning of the comminution circuit. Commissioning of the comminution... 


Designers and Suppliers of Mechanical Process Equipment and Solutions
Designers and Suppliers of Mechanical Process Equipment and Solutions
20th May 2021

MechProTech (Pty) Ltd established in 1998 is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). We focus on the design, in-house manufacturing, development, project management, in-house mineral processing... 


Global economic recovery drives first-quarter platinum demand higher
Global economic recovery drives first-quarter platinum demand higher
17th May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

As the global economy continued to recover, boosted by widespread stimulus measures, demand for platinum increased by 26% or about 405 000 oz year-on-year to more than 1.9-million ounces in the... 


Anglo American technical director Tony O'Neill
Anglo says technology integral to its sustainability
12th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Diversified mining multinational Anglo American on May 11 provided a detailed overview and update of the technologies that are being developed and deployed group-wide, as well as the impact of its... 


Dual power in crushers shows its competitive advantage
11th May 2021

The age of the dual power, or bi-power, mobile crushers and screens is here – allowing contractors, quarries and mines to reduce operational costs and increase equipment availability while enjoying... 


Kwatani CEO Kim Schoepflin
Sandvik Group to acquire African OEM Kwatani
7th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Mining and construction equipment and services company Sandvik Group will acquire African original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) of custom-engineered vibrating equipment Kwatani. The transaction is... 


Sandvik and Kwatani announce game-changer for vibrating equipment industry
7th May 2021

In an exciting joint announcement, Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions and Kwatani have confirmed that an agreement has been signed for the multi-national Sandvik Group to acquire the shares of this... 


Huawei optimises its portfolio to boost business resilience
30th April 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and communication technology (ICT) giant Huawei is optimising its portfolio to boost its business resilience to cope with the uncertainty brought about by geopolitical tensions, the... 


Kwatani scalpers treble panel wear life
31st March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As mines move towards using one large scalping screen between primary and secondary crushers – rather than a modular approach using multiple smaller screens – Kwatani has found ways to triple the... 


TIMining brings situational awareness to mining operations from any smart device, anytime, anywhere
29th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

While digital transformation has rocked the mining industry, the pandemic accelerated the shift to remote working, amplifying the demand for state-of-the-art technology to keep teams virtually... 


One ultra-rare metal is doing much better than Bitcoin this year
26th March 2021 By: Bloomberg

There’s one metal that’s leaving all commodities -- and even Bitcoin -- in the dust this year. The challenge for investors is buying it. Iridium, one of the rarest precious metals and mined as a... 


Vermeer Equipment Suppliers appointed as authorised distributor of Anaconda Equipment in Southern Africa
26th March 2021

Anaconda Equipment are very pleased to announce the appointment of Vermeer Equipment Suppliers (Pty) Ltd as the exclusive distributor for Southern Africa. Vermeer Equipment Suppliers will supply... 


KWALITY CHECK
Kwatani’s large multi-slope screens undergo testing before being handed over
Coal still holds promise for OEMs – screening specialist
26th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Original-equipment manufacturer Kwatani has kept up sales and service volumes throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, despite the lull in coal demand globally.  


TREE PLANTING By growing more trees, quality of life can improve and make the world sustainable
Paper, wood products vital to lower carbon footprint
26th March 2021

Developed centuries ago, paper has a fascinating history as it has been through the mill – literally and figuratively – in terms of what it is made from, says paper and pulp industry association... 


The rise of e-learning might just create the next generation of automation enthusiasts we need
24th March 2021

Attending high school during a global pandemic is sure to be interesting, and perhaps a bit disappointing, for our teenagers. It’s all work and no play for many South African students, who are... 


Raising beneficiation efficiencies in coal
23rd March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With South Africa now working hard to contain the cost of its coal-fired power generation, efficiencies are vital throughout the value chain – not least in beneficiation. This means the continuous... 


QUICK AND EASY A bolted thickener is quicker and safer to construct on-site, saving on costs and improving quality control
Plant installs thickeners to dewater tailings
12th March 2021

Engineering company FLSmidth was chosen as the preferred provider for four large bolted thickeners for a large coal customer in Mozambique. Two of the thickeners are designed to reduce water load... 


PIN AND COLLAR
The Swagefast heavy industrial pin and collar range will now be supplied by BMG
Company secures distributor deal
5th March 2021 By: Halima Frost

Engineering solutions provider BMG has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Swagefast fastening systems in Africa, including South Africa. “This means that BMG will have the capacity to... 


Harmony Gold CEO Peter Steenkamp
Greenfield exploration drilling restarts at Target North gold prospect
23rd February 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Greenfield exploration drilling has restarted at the Target North prospect in the Free State, which Covid-19 temporarily halted, Harmony Gold CEO Peter Steenkamp told Mining Weekly on Tuesday.... 


Report points to significant increase in time spent using apps in 2020
12th February 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The latest App Annie State of Mobile 2021 has revealed how mobile applications (apps) have dominated during 2020, with new app downloads increasing 7% to 218-billion globally. As consumers... 


Bolted thickeners from FLSmidth to optimise Mozambique plant
10th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

FLSmidth was chosen as the preferred provider for four large bolted thickeners for a large customer in Mozambique. Two of the thickeners are designed to reduce water load on the filters allowing... 


Minerals Council South Africa president Mxolisi Mgojo
‘We need exploration to grow our industry’ – Minerals Council
1st February 2021 By: Martin Creamer

“We need exploration to grow our industry,” Minerals Council South Africa president Mxolisi Mgojo said on Monday during a virtual State of the Mining Nation media briefing in which he described... 


KIM SCHOEPFLIN
The pandemic has not affected Kwatani’s business as negatively as originally expected
Good vibrations for the year ahead
29th January 2021 By: Darren Parker

Vibrating original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kwatani’s capital project pipeline is “exceptionally strong against the back-end of weak markets”, which Kwatani CEO Kim Schoepflin says is a result... 


Kwatani
Kwatani
29th January 2021

Kwatani is Africa’s leading OEM  producing  engineered  vibratory  equipment. The 44-year old South African OEM is recognised for its world-class engineering and ISO 9001:2015 certified large-scale... 


Kwatani grows its base of customised screening solutions
14th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As leading vibrating screens and feeders specialist Kwatani has transitioned from equipment supplier to solutions provider, it has attracted customers from well beyond South Africa and even outside... 


Comprehensive AI-based surveillance solution aids mine safety, production
Comprehensive AI-based surveillance solution aids mine safety, production
10th December 2020

Mines are increasingly experiencing illegal mining activity, as well as an increased likelihood of protest and labour action. This, combined with mines’ ever present priority of protecting... 


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