Weir Minerals Africa News
Kansanshi benefits from longer wear life
Kansanshi mine, located near Solwezi in Zambia.has significantly reduced costs and improved productivity by applying solutions provider Weir Minerals’ Linatex premium rubber lining solutions. The...
90s kids had Crash Bandicoot, Gen Z has Fortnite, and soccer enthusiasts have FIFA; in 2019 there is a game for everyone. Now, with Pumped Up! Weir Minerals introduces a game for miners. There are...
GEHO® pumps are the lifeblood of SIMEC mining’s operation in Whyalla, Australia
SIMEC mining produces iron ore concentrate for the Whyalla steelworks. It’s the GEHO® positive displacement pump’s responsibility to pump the slurry 67km from the plant to Whyalla, where it is then...
Locally Manufactured Wear Lining For Fine Slurry Abrasion Applications
Engineered to provide superior wear performance to counter fine slurry abrasion, Linacure® 40 is locally manufactured by Weir Minerals Africa. This uncured natural rubber compound is suitable for...
Why your High Pressure Grinding Roll needs to skew
Standfirst Weir Minerals argues that skewing is a vital feature for modern High Pressure Grinding Rolls, reducing wear and ensuring optimal grinding across the whole feed, saving energy...
Supplier supports pumps through the life cycle of mine operation
Mines need to partner with suppliers who can support pumps through the full life cycle of the mine. “As a market leader with more than 80 years of experience in providing slurry transportation...
Weir wins record £100m order for Australian magnetite iron ore project
The Weir Group PLC (Weir), one of the world’s premium providers of highly engineered mining equipment and services, has been awarded a £100m order to provide industry-leading energy saving...
Selecting a pump for a filter press
The role of a filter press in recovering valuable saleable product is an important consideration for a mine operator. The high pressures associated with operating a filter press, however, may cause...
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