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ENERGY SAVINGS
High pressure grinding roll technology enables mining operations to achieve energy savings that surpass a conventional approach
Flowsheet redefines beneficiation sustainability
6th October 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The mining industry is at a critical juncture, where sustainability and energy efficiency have become paramount. In pursuit of this, mining technology company Weir Minerals says its... 


A copper mine at night in Zambia
New railway to include Zambia minerals line
22nd September 2023

Inclusive of a stretch of railway extending into Zambia’s copper-producing district, the start of the transfer of the concession of railway services and support logistics of the Lobito Corridor to... 


Jeremy Weir is staying in his roles
Commodities trader Trafigura revamps senior leadership across divisions
19th September 2023 By: Reuters

Global commodities trader Trafigura has reshuffled some of its senior leadership positions, the company said on Tuesday, with the need to replace outgoing chief operations officer and board member... 


Image of the Enduron high pressure grinding roll
Integrated solutions help reduce costs and increase output
15th September 2023

Integrated solutions can be applied in various on-mine phases, from comminution to tailings, to help companies mine and process ore more cost effectively and sustainably. Weir Minerals Africa... 


Weir Minerals Warman mill circuit pump
Flexibility top of mind for manufacturer
15th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With shifting operational conditions, including changing ore grades and the persistent need for increased throughput , original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Weir Minerals’ pump products GM Marnus... 


The Olifants Management Model Programme
OMM Programme builds water infrastructure to improve lives, strengthen economy
8th September 2023

The Olifants Management Model Programme (OMM Programme) is the Lebalelo Water User Association’s flagship capital expenditure programme that aims to fast-track the construction of bulk and potable... 


Olifants Management Model Programme
OMM Programme builds water infrastructure to improve lives, strengthen economy
8th September 2023

The Olifants Management Model Programme (OMM Programme) is the Lebalelo Water User Association’s flagship capital expenditure programme that aims to fast-track the construction of bulk and potable... 


Rubber lined mill circuit pumps handle large particle impacts and are more cost effective and easier to handle.
Keeping mill circuit pumps running: The key to efficient operations
7th September 2023

The requisite levels of support are critical to ensure optimal performance of a mill circuit, as is the correct selection of the mill circuit pump. Attention to both these aspects will facilitate... 


RUBBER LINING 
Weir Minerals Africa also does rubber lining at the factory based in Alrode
Kansanshi benefits from longer wear life
6th December 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

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... 


A game designed for miners
27th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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... 


“What you need to know about dewatering tailings”
“What you need to know about dewatering tailings”
19th November 2019

With increased scrutiny and pressure to improve the management of tailings, it is more important than ever to look at different methods to improve this process. An important component of a... 


SAG Mill Trommel Screen Provides Simple Mechanism To Classify Large Volumes Of Mill Product
SAG Mill Trommel Screen Provides Simple Mechanism To Classify Large Volumes Of Mill Product
11th November 2019

Multotec’s locally manufactured SAG mill trommel screens offer a viable alternative to vibrating screens in SAG mill scalping applications, offering reliable and efficient operation with reduce... 


Locally manufactured wear lining for fine slurry
7th November 2019

A locally manufactured wear lining aims to provide improved wear performance to counter fine slurry abrasion. The uncured natural rubber compound is suitable for applications where hot bonding is... 


GEHO® pumps are the lifeblood of SIMEC mining’s operation in Whyalla, Australia
5th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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
31st October 2019

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... 


Inside three common froth pumping challenges for mine operators
25th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

To counteract declining ore grades, more and more mine operators are investing in techniques to increase the minerals reclaimed from froth pumping. However, when these techniques are deployed... 


MARNUS KOORTS 
Weir Minerals Africa slurry pumps product manager
Supplier supports pumps through the life cycle of mine operation
13th September 2019

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
12th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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
10th September 2019

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... 


Hudson makes first bulk shipment from Greenland mine
Hudson makes first bulk shipment from Greenland mine
22nd August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The first bulk shipment of anorthosite from the White Mountain mine, in Greenland, has been loaded and is on route to a port facility in Charleston, South Carolina, TSX-V-listed Hudson Resources... 


Locally manufactured hydrocyclone
13th August 2019

A locally manufactured tile-lined hydrocyclone features laminar spiral inlet geometry designed to deliver sharper separation, maximum capacity and longer wear life. The hydrocyclone is available in... 


Mokolo-Crocodile Water Augmentation Project Phase 2A, South Africa
Mokolo-Crocodile Water Augmentation Project Phase 2A, South Africa
9th August 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The Department of Water and Sanitation has confirmed that work on the project will not start while there is an appeal against the project’s environmental-impact assessment authorisation. 


Using specialised lifting tools for safer and easier maintenance
24th July 2019

There’s little doubt that mining is a high risk industry. Every day, workers on mine sites around the world face inherent risks. Weir Minerals takes this seriously, with safety at the heart of... 


Fit-for-purpose valves for longer lasting equipment
23rd July 2019

Abrasive and corrosive slurry can quickly wear out valves and lead to costly downtime. The use of products that are engineered for specific applications can reduce wear-and-tear and potentially... 


Weir Minerals’ turnkey solution increased grinding circuit capacity by 10%, delivering a payback in just 3 days
16th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

MATSA is a modern Spanish mining company based in the north of the Iberian Pyrite Belt, a mining district that has been active for more than 2,500 years. Weir Minerals has been working with MATSA... 


Garden Route Dam spillway on track for completion
12th July 2019 By: African News Agency

Construction on the raising of the Garden Route Dam spillway is on track and is expected to be completed within ten months, George Municipality said in a statement on Friday.  Construction of the... 


Tâmega pumped hydropower scheme, Portugal
Tâmega pumped hydropower scheme, Portugal
5th July 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will increase Portugal's installed capacity by 6%. 


GLOBAL REACH 
There is a large installed base of Cavex hydrocyclones in copper applications across the globe
Supplier expands Cavex hydrocyclone footprint across Copperbelt
7th December 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

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... 


HEAVY DUTY PUMPING
The horizontal and vertical Warman slurry pump range is specifically designed for heavy duty slurry applications such as the handling of tailings slurries
Thickened tailings solution testwork under way
23rd November 2018 By: Paige Müller

Process equipment and mine dewatering equipment supplier Weir Minerals Africa is performing tailings test work at a major South African platinum mine to develop a turnkey thickened tailings... 


Trafigura to invest in Congo artisanal cobalt mine
8th October 2018 By: Reuters

Trafigura is investing in a project that will formalise and monitor artisanal and small-scale cobalt miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the chief executive of the commodities trader said... 


Mining equipment supplier Weir buys US market leader Esco in $1.3bn tie-up
Mining equipment supplier Weir buys US market leader Esco in $1.3bn tie-up
19th April 2018 By: Henry Lazenby

UK-based mining equipment dealer Weir has signed a binding $1.29-billion accord to buy Portland, Oregon-based Esco – a local market leader in the mining, construction and industrial markets. "We... 


Trio Crushers And Screens On A Roll
Trio Crushers And Screens On A Roll
19th February 2018

In the three short years since Weir Minerals Africa acquired the Trio® range of crushing and screening equipment, a strong network of skills and aftermarket services has been built across Africa to... 


Boiler Users Gain Advantage From Vertical Turbine Pumps
Boiler Users Gain Advantage From Vertical Turbine Pumps
17th July 2017

Floway® vertical turbine pumps (VTPs) from Weir Flow Control group company Floway have particular advantages for condensate extraction pumping applications in facilities that operate boilers, such... 


Oil traders turn bespoke crude tailors in offshore megastore
Oil traders turn bespoke crude tailors in offshore megastore
12th July 2017 By: Bloomberg

The biggest oil traders feeling the squeeze in a world awash with crude are seeking an edge by offering tailor-made cargoes in an offshore megastore. By selling bespoke from a fleet of ships... 


Afrivalve Appointed As Official Distributor Of Gemü Valves For Mining Sector In Africa
31st March 2017

Afrivalve, part of the eDART Group of Companies, have further expanded their range to now offer the Gemü Valve and Control Systems range in the mining and metal refining sector in Africa. This... 


PROBLEM PREDICTION Weir's design teams are looking for solutions to challenges that have yet to materialise
Pumps manufacturer to launch mechatronics solution this quarter
3rd February 2017 By: Nadine James

Industrial equipment supplier Weir Minerals will launch its mechatronics solution, Synertrex, before the end of the first quarter. The solution leverages the Internet of Things (IoT) – combining... 


Fit-For-Purpose Design Meets Low Cost Of Ownership
Fit-For-Purpose Design Meets Low Cost Of Ownership
26th October 2016

Partnering with quarries from design stage right through to decommissioning ensures that they get the lowest cost per ton of quality product over the life of their crushing equipment, according to... 


New international sales team member to cultivate partnerships in EMEA
2nd September 2016

US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems Superior Industries recently added Michael Dunne to its international sales team to develop business... 


Nenskra hydroelectric project, Georgia
Nenskra hydroelectric project, Georgia
15th July 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

Nenskra will have an installed capacity of 280 MW. 


Experience Zero Leaks With A True Knife Gate Valve
Experience Zero Leaks With A True Knife Gate Valve
13th July 2016

For many years, plant operators have battled with leakage problems, searching for valves which will isolate the flow and prevent leaks to the atmosphere, but are often left feeling frustrated and... 


PIANO KEY WEIRS 
The rectangular keys are made with sloped bases, which guide flow over and away from the crest of the weir
Piano key weir solutions investigated at ICOLD 2016
27th May 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

The investigation into the structural behaviour of piano key weirs was put under the spotlight at the 2016 annual International Commission on Large Dams Meeting (ICOLD), which was held at the... 


Flexibility Reaps Rewards For Oem And Quarries
Flexibility Reaps Rewards For Oem And Quarries
4th April 2016

It is not only large blue-chip mining companies that are opting for a premium product and technical after-sales support from Weir Minerals Africa. Small mining operations in its sub-Saharan African... 


RUI GOMES
Weir Minerals works closely with end-users to ensure that they receive the best performance from their on-site equipment
Plant pumps commissioning under way in Limpopo
2nd October 2015 By: David Oliveira

Slurry equipment solutions provider Weir Minerals Africa is assisting in commissioning the plant pumps at a platinum mine in Limpopo’s Waterberg area. The project scope includes the supply of... 


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