International experts to further reach of new technology in Africa

Engineers from consulting and engineering services provider Royal HaskoningDHV’s branches in Holland and Portugal have been brought in to transfer knowledge and expertise on its Nereda... 

Gas-saving technology reduces consumption by more than 50%

Welding solutions firm Shield Technologies’ Shielding Gas Saving System has reduced its clients’ gas consumption by more than half and is subsequently saving them money, says CEO Wayne Holt, adding... 

SA’s newest coal mine to reach full production by June

South Africa’s newest coal mine Penumbra Coal is planning to ramp up to full production by the second quarter of this year.   

Firm successfully launches new mining division at Indaba

Internationally recognised consultancy firm SMEC, part of the SMEC Group, officially launched its new Mining, Oil and Gas division at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba and says it now... 

2013 Mining Indaba breaks record by 10%

Mining Indaba LLC, organisers of the yearly Investing in African Mining Indaba, says that the nineteenth Mining Indaba, which took place from February 4 to 7, in Cape Town, welcomed 7 786 delegates... 

Troubled miner uses Indaba as leverage to mend relationships

Platinum producer Lonmin, a sponsor of this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, says the event was successful for the company because it emerged from a difficult year in 2012 and needed to... 

Company says 2013 Indaba was best yet

Commercial and infrastructural group of companies the First Tech Group says this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba was one of the best and busiest Indaba’s.   

Mining solutions provider says future of African mining industry is bright

Temporary power and temperature-control solutions provider Aggreko has found in an opinion survey that more than half of the respondents are optimistic about the future of the African mining... 

Equipment company notes highlights of Mining Indaba

Materials-handling equipment manufacturer, distributor and exporter Bell Equipment says its highlights of this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba included the welcoming address by Mineral... 

Botswana heads for diversification of resources, says geologist

The current level of diamond production from areas such as Orapa, Letlhakane and Jwaneng, in Botswana, cannot be sustained much beyond 2025, says principal geologist and director of Gaborone-based... 

Project development company set for growth in Botswana in 2013

UK-listed Irish based diamond, exploration and project development company, Botswana Diamonds is expanding its growth in Botswana, with one project in progress and two new potential projects for... 

Organiser brings event to Botswana for second time

Australia-based mining conference organiser International Mining and Metals (IMM) Events, which forms part of the Informa group, is organising the second Botswana Coal and Energy Conference, based... 

Botswana-based company sees growth for the mining sector

Designer, manufacturer, distributor and servicer of engines and related technologies Cummins Botswana is confident of the potential for measurable growth in the local mining sector, following the... 

Joint ventures important and challenging for mining, says firm

The mining industry has long been dependent on joint ventures (JVs) and as 20% to 40% of many companies’ assets and income derives from such ventures, US-based advisory firm Water Street Partners... 

Mixed management style required for successful project management

In any industry, a mixed management style is required for successful project management to keep complex projects running smoothly, within budget and on time, says founder of the German Project... 

Project management identifies fatal flaws early – expert

Independent mining and minerals management adviser Venmyn Deloitte says its project management service offering has been well accepted by the industry, despite the challenges of project management... 

Manufacturer develops road binding cement

Meeting the need for dedicated soil stabilising cement   

Transmission projects play critical role in distribution of future generation capacity

Electrical component suppliers ARB Electrical Wholesalers, a member of JSE-listed ARB Holdings, is set to play a significant role in the distribution of power generated by State-owned power utility... 

Smart metering to change electricity distribution forever, says engineer

Smart metering (SM) systems will do for electricity distribution what cellphones have done for communication – they will significantly change the way we buy, sell and consume electricity, says... 

Various skills needed to realise clean energy projects

Solutions and integration provider Jasco says electrification challenges await South Africa, especially with regard to the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP), as the... 

Department aims to provide electricity for all South Africans by 2025

The Department of Energy (DoE) has introduced its Advanced Distribution Approach Methodology (Adam), a new model for electricity distribution in South Africa, which aims to supply power to all... 

Project management company brings American solution to Africa

Project, programme and portfolio management solutions provider The Project Group (TPG) Africa has joined forces with TPG America to bring its integrated project management control system (iPMCS) to... 

Consultancy to launch new division at Indaba

Australia-based, internationally recognised consultancy firm SMEC, part of SMEC Group, will officially launch its new Mining, Oil and Gas division at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba.   

Australian mining solutions provider to launch under new name at Mining Indaba

Australian mining solutions provider Runge will use this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba to introduce itself to the South African mining industry under its new name – RungePincockMinarco.   

Minerals explorer hopes to promote rare earths project

  Mineral exploration and development company Frontier Rare Earths hopes to raise awareness about its Zandkopsdrift rare-earth project and the potential benefits it holds for South Africa at this... 

International council again hosts sustainable development sessions

For the third year running, the UK-based International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) will host two sustainable development sessions at the Investing in African Mining Indaba. On Tuesday,... 

Ministerial forums critical for event, says organiser

  The African mining ministerial forums at the Investing in African Mining Indaba are a critical component of the event’s programme, as delegates are provided with a first-hand impression of the... 

19th Mining Indaba set to be largest to date

Mining Indaba LLC, the organiser of the yearly Investing in African Mining Indaba conference and exhibition, say this year’s nineteenth Indaba is set to be the biggest yet, with expected delegate... 

Africa is key growth area – Barminco

  Australian underground mining contractor Barminco will be exhibiting at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba for the fourth year in a row, as Africa is one of its key growth markets,... 

Technology innovation agency to present corporate paper at Mining Indaba

In addition to exhibiting, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology, has opted to participate in the Corporate White Paper Presentation at... 

Independent consultant notes changing face of global mineral supply

The global commodities boom of the past decade has led to an increasing politicisation of minerals. However, some of the factors leading to this have been in train for much longer, so it is not... 

Phosphate in demand – speaker

Phosphate and rare earths are topics likely to feature in the keynote address of mining consultancy Core Consultants MD Lara Smith at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba.   

Canada-based marketing company promotes African mining industry

To generate awareness and emphasise the importance of Canada as a source of funding and expertise for mining investment in Africa, Canada-based mining business development and marketing company... 

Minister to give welcoming address at Mining Indaba

South Africa’s Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu will again deliver the official welcome at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba.   

CGS plans to drum up support for 2016 event

  South Africa’s Council for Geosciences (CGS) says it will use its stand at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba conference and exhibition, which takes place from February 4 to 7, in... 

Australia-based consultancy to promote Johannesburg office

  Australia-based, privately owned, multidisciplinary consulting company CSA Global will exhibit at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba to draw attention to its expanded global coverage,... 

PVC-u gutters and downpipes range hail resistant

The recent spate of heavy and destructive hailstorms that caused severe damage to property in Gauteng has proved to be no match for a range of Rainflo unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (PVC-u)... 

Plastic pipe production capacity exceeds demand

The plastic pipe manufacturing sector is feeling the economic pinch, with domestic plastic pipe production capacity outweighing demand, says Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association... 

Solutions provider supplies pipes for Mpumalanga water project

Fluid conveyance and pumping solutions provider Incledon has supplied more than 15 km of ductile iron and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) piping products for the R41-million Mbuzini bulk water... 

Fluid conveyance company completes R16.5m Zambian project

Fluid conveyance solutions provider Rare completed and commissioned a R16.5-million high-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping project for African mining company Chambishi Metals on September 30,...