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New Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II assurances following setbacks
19th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is achieving “rapid progress”, despite running into considerable delays, challenges and cost increases, with notable milestones having... 


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New Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II assurances following setbacks
19th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is achieving “rapid progress”, despite running into considerable delays, challenges and cost increases, with notable milestones having... 


Weir Envirotech Alpha pump on display, cut in half
More pump buyers prioritising long-term value over upfront costs
12th September 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

A growing number of customers are adopting a total cost of ownership (TCO) approach, leveraging mining equipment supplier Weir’s technical studies to identify more effective ways to reduce... 


Pieter Uys, Business Development Manager, Multotec
AfriSam Umlaas Road Quarry adopts Multotec’s rubber panels for its tertiary screening media to improve product sizing accuracy
25th August 2025

The AfriSam Umlaas Road Quarry has taken proactive measures to enhance the accuracy of its final product sizing by adopting Multotec’s rubber screen panels in its tertiary screening application.... 


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Treating sustainability as a KPI helps company abate carbon emissions
22nd August 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

With a lofty goal of cutting its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, minerals and mining technology solutions provider Weir is well ahead of meeting this target since introducing the initiative in... 


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Intelligent solutions for optimised mining
14th August 2025

The use of real-time data, advanced automation and AI tools is helping operations make informed decisions and boosting operational efficiency. Weir highlights its three NEXT Intelligent Solutions... 


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Empowering women, uplifting each other - the journey of WWN Africa
8th August 2025

In the wake of the 2020 pandemic, a group of women from the Weir sales team in Africa came together to create something powerful – a safe and supportive space to uplift, connect and empower one... 


Weir uses different AI tools to predict the useful lifetime of equipment and the probability of mechanical failure
Weir’s next paves intelligent path to optimised mining
4th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Delivering highly engineered solutions for over 150 years, Weir is unlocking even more potential with three focused value packages in its NEXT Intelligent Solutions. “We maintain... 


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Berg River Voëlvlei Augmentation Scheme, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Offtake agreements have been signed with irrigators and the City of Cape Town. 


NEXT LEVEL Weir’s NEXT intelligent solutions bring real-time visibility and insights into pump health, operating efficiency and performance monitoring
Technology boosting performance of mill circuit pumps
4th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Technology to provide critical data for clients on the operational performance of mill circuit pump equipment is being leveraged by original-equipment manufacturer Weir. The global company has, for... 


Chris Mortimer, Weir’s Director of Safety, Health & Environment in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
Energy, water efficiency key to mining sustainably in Africa
3rd July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Achieving Weir’s ambitious sustainability goals requires active participation from every region and site across its global footprint, and Africa plays a vital role in this... 


ENDURON Elite screens are high-capacity, energy-efficient banana screens designed for hard rock mining, offering superior throughput and simplified maintenance
Weir building production capacity for new screen ranges
4th June 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Expansion at Weir’s Alrode manufacturing facility south of Johannesburg will build production capacity for its vibrating screen ranges launched last year. According to JD... 


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Harena makes board changes
3rd June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Stephen Weir has joined the board of London-listed Harena Resources as a nonexecutive director with immediate effect. In conjunction with his appointment, Joe Belladonna will transition from his... 


Weir mine dewatering pumps
Dewatering specialist emphasises planning
9th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With mine dewatering being a complex challenge that is often overlooked during the design phase of a mining operation, original-equipment manufacturer Weir helps miners conduct comprehensive... 


An image of surface water (river) sampling at Impala's Marula operations
Platinum miner focuses on water stewardship
9th May 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Several projects to mitigate water-related risks and improve long-term water security have been implemented at platinum group metals producer Impala Platinum’s (Implats’) operations. These projects... 


The Warman MC range of pumps is engineered for optimal performance and reliability in challenging milling environments
J221 overlay extends life of Warman pump shaft sleeves at Mogalakwena
22nd April 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) When Anglo American Platinum’s Mogalakwena mine in South Africa’s Limpopo province wanted to extend the wear life of shaft sleeves in its Warman® pumps, Weir suggested the... 


Yellow Cavex hydrocyclone on site
Proper tailings management improves investor confidence
18th April 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

While mining companies try to capitalise on the increased demand for critical minerals, such as lithium and nickel, needed to enable the global energy transition and advance digitalisation, finding... 


Reko Diq JV shareholders approve updated feasibility study, select Fluor as EPCM
Reko Diq JV shareholders approve updated feasibility study, select Fluor as EPCM
8th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Canadian miner Barrick Gold Corporation says it and its joint venture (JV) partners in the Reko Diq project, in Pakistan, have approved the project’s updated feasibility study and conditionally... 


Marnus Koorts, General Manager Original Equipment at Weir
Weir’s Wear Reduction Technology cuts energy cots in pumping
24th March 2025

(Virtual Showroom) As part of Weir’s mission to support its customers’ sustainability efforts, Wear Reduction Technology (WRT®) upgrades have made both WARMAN® and ENVIROTECH® pumps more energy... 


Ben Magara
Seasoned campaigner Ben Magara to assume Exxaro CEO role from April 1
13th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining veteran Bennetor (Ben) Magara has been appointed as the new incoming CEO of Exxaro Resources, effective from April 1. Magara, a mining engineer with more than 35 years of mining industry... 


Weir
Weir
21st February 2025

Market leader in slurry handling equipment Weir Africa boasts an unrivalled installed base of its WARMAN® centrifugal slurry pumps across the continent. The company offers an extensive range of... 


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Modular wheeled plant concept
10th February 2025

The first commercial Weir modular wheeled plant (WMWP) was on display at the recent Electra Mining Africa exhibition. The company says the concept is aimed at addressing specific customer needs in... 


Weir shares strategy for Africa at this year’s Mining Indaba
Weir shares strategy for Africa at this year’s Mining Indaba
3rd February 2025

Engineering company Weir shares its overarching strategy for the African market and how it aligns with the evolving needs of the mining sector on the continent in a video interview with Mining... 


Reliability, ease of maintenance key for critical mill pumps
31st January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Considerations of reliability, high levels of support and ease of maintenance are key when selecting mill pumps for mining operations, says Weir’s WARMAN pump products GM Marnus Koorts. The... 


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Weir invests in future through process and applications academy
30th January 2025

Testament to Weir’s dedication to shaping the future of mining through knowledge, the company has invested in its new Process and Applications Academy, a training programme designed to give... 


The WMWP features a TRIO TC 36 cone crusher designed for secondary and tertiary crushing
Rapid interest in Weir Modular Wheeled Plant concept
21st January 2025

Since its official introduction earlier this year, the Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP) has generated a lot of interest amongst customers in southern Africa. This was particularly apparent at... 


Welded mesh adds a novel gabion dimension
13th January 2025

The traditional role of gabions in constructing engineered systems, like mass gravity retaining walls, is now increasingly crossing over into parallel applications outside the mainstream civils... 


Unused Mining Equipment on Auction
Unused Mining Equipment on Auction
9th January 2025

Mining, Excavation, Processing and Materials Handling Equipment, All Unused on AllSurplus 


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Partnership building, optimising water infrastructure in Limpopo
13th December 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA), which has through its members self-financed, built, operated and maintained its bulk raw water infrastructure since 2002, will build six new infrastructure... 


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AI system drives plant optimisation
11th December 2024

Integrating digital innovations in mining operations is set to deliver more powerful and holistic solutions to optimise productivity. Weir senior director: digital Ole Knudsen contends that mines... 


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Olifants Management Model Programme, South Africa
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The programme is resequencing the original Olifants River Water Resources Development Project – Phase 2. 


Oxbow Hydropower ESIA contract awarded
5th December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has awarded the environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) contract for the Oxbow Hydropower Scheme to a joint venture comprising Italy’s... 


Digital solutions allow Weir to monitor key variables like vibration and temperature in real time
Holistic ai system from Weir leverages power of data
27th November 2024

Mining technology group Weir is integrating its digital innovations to deliver more powerful and holistic solutions for customers to optimise their productivity. According to Ole Knudsen, Senior... 


Aerial view of the Lumwana copper project
Lumwana superpit expansion, Zambia – update
15th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Feasibility studies are on track for the end of the year. 


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Refurbishment project to improve water access, quality
15th November 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

The Ekulindeni Water Treatment Works refurbishment project, in the Chief Albert Luthuli local municipality, in Mpumalanga, will be completed by November 30 and will provide residents with access to... 


Marnus Koorts, General Manager Pumps Products at Weir
Unplanned mine dewatering calls for Weir's custom solutions
8th November 2024

In both opencast and underground mines, unexpected water ingress can severely disrupt production unless an effective dewatering solution can be quickly applied; some forethought will go a long way... 


Municipalities urged to take urgent action on pollution
8th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is urging municipalities to step up efforts to resolve pollution of South Africa’s rivers. Municipalities that are discharging raw sewerage into water... 


IMARC 2024 ends on a high, As Sydney confirmed for 2025
31st October 2024

Sydney will once again host Australia’s biggest business event, when the International Mining and Resources Conference and Expo (IMARC) returns in 2025. The announcement was made today at the ICC,... 


The Hazelmere dam
DWS commissions piano key weir dam at Hazelmere dam
28th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new piano key weir (PKW) dam has been commissioned by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) at the Hazelmere dam, in the Mdloti river in KwaZulu-Natal. The commissioning of the dam... 


Driving positive change together for AusIMM's International Women's Day Event Series 2025
Driving positive change together for AusIMM's International Women's Day Event Series 2025
28th October 2024

AusIMM, the peak body for resources professionals, is proud to announce the return of its acclaimed International Women's Day (IWD) Event Series in 2025. The Event Series celebrates women in mining... 


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New mine technologies on show
11th October 2024

Mining solutions provider Weir recently showcased its all-of-mine offerings while also unveiling a range of new technologies and solutions at MINExpo 2024. The company launched its ESCO NEXSYS GET... 


FLEXIBLE SOLUTION
The Multiflo diesel driven pontoon offers a flexible, mobile dewatering solution
Strategic approach enables effective dewatering
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

A key challenge in dewatering operations that are electrically operated lies within the interfacing, particularly when dealing with pumps at remote mining operations. This challenge involves the... 


Pumping tech enables recycling solution
11th October 2024

By integrating three technologies, industrial equipment supplier Monitor Engineering says industries can now recycle wastewater for applications typically reserved for clean water, offering a... 


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Immersive Technologies is the world's largest, proven and tested supplier of simulator training solutions to the global resources industry.

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As one of South Africa's leading manufacturers, Bell Equipment distributes and exports its wide range of heavy equipment globally to mining,...

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