Consultancy plans to expand mining capability

Multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy Knight Piésold aims to expand its mining capability and market share, especially in tailings, as well as assist mines in developing... 

Step change for Indaba

The twenty-fifth anniversary of the annual Investing in African Mining Indaba will have a major focus on how growth in Africa and African mining can be supported and achieved, says event organiser... 

Tech company exhibits for fifteenth year at Indaba

Spectrometer and analyser supplier Spectrometer Technologies will for the fifteenth consecutive year exhibit at the Investing in African Mining Indaba held at the International Cape Town Convention... 

Mining Charter III empowers women, implementation uncertain

Although the Mining Charter III has made great strides in empowering women, it remains to be seen how well these measures will be implemented, says law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr corporate and... 

Continued investment and development in Africa expected

International metals and minerals consultancy Roskill expects continued interest, investment and development in Africa as the electronic vehicle (EV) revolution continues, says Roskill director... 

Bisie tin project on track for commissioning in H2

Construction on tin exploration and mining company Alphamin Resources’ Bisie tin project, in North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is about 90% complete and is on track for... 

Sustainable development the golden thread for DRDGold

JSE-listed gold recovery company DRDGold applies its business model to create value commercially, socially and environmentally, with sustainable development the golden thread that informs the... 

Medical services can evolve with mining project life cycle

Scalable and innovative on-site and telemedicine services can evolve with a mining company’s project lifecycle to help manage health at every stage, says global medical and security assistance... 

More investment expected, despite policy uncertainty

Political and regulatory uncertainty will continue in the lead-up to local elections and will impact on investment decisions in the mining industry, says law firm Hogan Lovells partner and mining... 

Company aims to grow African footprint

Southern and North Africa hold immense potential for software company CCS Mining and Industrial (CCSMI) to expand its client base, and the company will use the Investing in African Mining Indaba as... 

Company to exhibit at Mining Indaba for third year

Underwriting managing agent Cenviro Solutions, which is underwritten by its parent company Centriq Insurance Company, will for the third consecutive year exhibit at the Investing in African Mining... 

Cornubia bridge opened to traffic

The new Cornubia bridge that crosses over the N2 to uMhlanga, in KwaZulu-Natal, has been partially opened to traffic, says construction design and engineering services provider Royal HaskoningDHV... 

N12 bridges expected to open in February 2019

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has identified two bridges on the N12 outside Hopetown, in the Northern Cape, that are being widened and improved, thereby increasing their... 

E Cape project to be completed in July 2019

The Qiti bridge forms part of a roads safety upgrade project that is expected to be complete in July next year. The project’s purpose is to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety, says global... 

Supplier expands Cavex hydrocyclone footprint across Copperbelt

Mining equipment supplier Weir Minerals Africa is expanding its Cavex hydrocyclones footprint across Africa with its two most recent orders of hydrocyclones to be installed in the Central African... 

Tax and royalty issues hindering opportunities in Copperbelt

Increasing mining taxes and royalties in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are creating a climate of uncertainty, international metals and minerals researcher Roskill copper... 

Keeping abreast of trends and technologies crucial

With the annual Caminex trade expo being the only mining, agricultural and industrial trade expo that takes place in the Copperbelt – in Kitwe, Zambia – event co-organiser Specialised Exhibitions... 

Axis House develops new product for electrowinning

Chemical reagents supplier and distributor Axis House has developed the ALC9, a new type of smoothing agent that can provide smoother cathodes than any other product, even at densities of 450 A/m2.... 

ERG’s Metalkol Roan Tailings Reclamation project Phase I nearing completion

Phase I of diversified miner Eurasian Resources Group’s (ERG’s) Metalkol Roan Tailings Reclamation (RTR) copper and cobalt project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is nearing... 

Circular economy presents opportunities for Africa

The circular economy, as a reformative system, presents significant opportunities for Africa to deliver on more inclusive economic growth, which includes job opportunities and the positive... 

Court sets aside decision permitting mining in protected area

The North Gauteng High Court earlier this month set aside a 2016 decision of former Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane and late Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa that permitted a... 

Alignment of solutions needed for water security

Nature-based and engineering solutions should be aligned and the value of ecological infrastructure must be recognised for water security, says South African National Biodiversity Institute (Sanbi)... 

Lack of funding worsens skills shortage

A lack of government funding is exacerbating the shortage of skilled coating technologists and accredited paint applicators, says paint industry representative South African Paint Manufacturing... 

Building slump causing disputes

The economic slump in the building industry has led to desperation, resulting in contractors and other parties involved readily accepting work without protecting themselves contractually, says... 

IRP could revive struggling construction sector

The Integrated Resource Plan 2018 (IRP 2018) could revive South Africa’s struggling construction sector, says engineering consultancy DBI Consulting Engineers executive director Monty Ditibane.... 

Project to have major economic impact

The Motherwell Passenger Rail Corridor (MPRC), one of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (PRASA’s) largest rail projects, will have a major economic impact, with significant benefits, says... 

Repair, maintenance vital for infrastructure life span

Preventive maintenance and the timeous repair of infrastructure can save significant costs and extend the life of infrastructure, says specialised construction products supplier a.b.e. Construction... 

Industry should use slowdown to train staff

The construction industry should use recessions to train staff to gain a competitive edge when work volumes increase, says cement and concrete technical services provider The Concrete Institute’s... 

Construction industry depressed, but upturn expected

South African thermoplastic valves supplier Astore Keymak depends on project and maintenance work, as the civil engineering and construction sector is depressed, says Astore Keymak compression... 

Industry body supports economic recovery plan

Industry body Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) welcomes government’s focus on infrastructure development in support of economic recovery and job creation, as illustrated in Finance Minister... 

Valve repair and refurbishment present vast opportunities

The repair and refurbishment of critical valves present significant opportunities in the South African valve industry, says mechanical engineering company Brimis Engineering MD Andile Nqandela.... 

Demand increases for thermoplastic valves

Demand for thermoplastic materials over conventional alloy metals has increased since engineering consumables and components distributor BMG was appointed exclusive distributor of UK-based... 

Modernisation presents opportunities in industry

Despite the challenges experienced in the South African fluid power valve market, international motion and control technologies manufacturer Parker Hannifin believes that there is opportunity for... 

Business confidence recovering amid looming challenges

Business confidence in the local valve industry seems to be rising; however, some concerns remain, says South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association (Savama) chairperson Pamela du... 

Company extends life span of critical steam systems

Professional services and project management company SNC-Lavalin completed a 40 bar high-pressure steam isolation valve replacement project last month for South African integrated chemicals company... 

Lack of valve traceability hampers local industry

The local valves industry has become extremely competitive, especially since there has been an influx of products that have no traceability, says industrial automation, valve and control supplier... 

Valve companies upgraded to Level 1 BBBEE status

Valve manufacturer Ainsworth Engineering and its sister company valve distributor United Valve Company (UVC) are under new ownership and have been upgraded to Level 1 broad-based black economic... 

Surface-mining opportunities lie in market-related commodities

Johannesburg-based mining equipment distributor Vermeer Equipment Suppliers is starting to focus on certain market-related commodities and associated opencast mines to market its Surface Miner... 

Reutech Mining plans to expand product range

Mining technology and geotechnical slope-stability-monitoring radar systems supplier Reutech Mining plans to expand its product range in 2019, says executive manager Jan de Beer. The company... 

Change management crucial for automation

There is a need for effective change management in the opencast mining industry to assist clients in adapting to new technologies and technological capabilities, says equipment supplier Epiroc...