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Medupi power station project, South Africa
Medupi power station project, South Africa
27th March 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Commercial operation of the power plant is scheduled for November 2020. 


Niche Expertise In Custom Chute Design Pays Off For Mines
18th March 2020

While being a relatively minor cost component on a mining operation, a well-designed transfer chute punches well above its weight in sustaining uptime and productivity. This is where Weba Chute... 


Australasia Agency Adds To Chute Expert’s Global Reach
2nd March 2020

With its sights set on increased business in Australasia, Weba Chute Systems has concluded an agency agreement with Melbourne-based Mincore. The move marks another significant step in the South... 


Welding Alloys South Africa
Welding Alloys South Africa
7th February 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The loss of material owing to wear is costing the mining industry billions of dollars every year. Abrasive wear occurs when small pieces of material are forcefully removed from the surface of steel... 


Level 2 B-BBEE Rating For Transfer Chute Experts
Level 2 B-BBEE Rating For Transfer Chute Experts
5th February 2020

Transfer chute specialist Weba Chute Systems has further upgraded its Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) rating to Level 2. According to Farouk Abrahams, sales director at Weba Chute... 


MODIFICATION ROLLOUT Modifications to the Medupi conveyor systems will also be applied at Kusile
Eskom considering modifications to failure-prone Medupi conveyor system
31st January 2020 By: Darren Parker

Following three conveyor belt failures at the new Medupi power station, which contributed to load-shedding in December and January, State-owned electricity utility Eskom says several modifications... 


Resolute completes refurbishment at Syama
10th December 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner Resolute Mining has completed repairs to the sulphide roaster at the Syama gold mine, in Mali, within time and budget. The roaster, which forms part of the sulphide processing circuit,... 


Electrotron
15th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Conveyor Safety, Instrumentation, Communication & Management Systems. Intelligent control panels Blocked Chute Detectors Trip Switches - Slack & Tight Rope Misalignment units Rip Detectors... 


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... 


Systems eliminate material degradation
17th October 2019

Correct handling of the discharge and transfer of bulk materials can greatly impact a number of aspects of a company’s production process - from staff safety to profitability. The uncontrolled... 


CUSTOM COLLABORATION
The solution developed by Weba Chute in collaboration with Kwatani promises direct savings in terms of mill bearings, as well as less mill downtime
Local manufacturers solve gold mine’s milling issues
4th October 2019

Specially designed ore silo chutes from transfer solutions provider Weba Chute Systems will be installed at a South African gold mine to reduce mill wear and other processing challenges caused by... 


Weba Chute Systems Eliminate Material Degradation
Weba Chute Systems Eliminate Material Degradation
16th August 2019

Uncontrolled discharge of bulk materials is undeniably linked to increased material degradation. And material degradation, in turn, affects final product quality and the bottom line. Weba Chute... 


SMOOTH TRANSITION 
Weba Chute Systems is officially diversifying its client base, having infrequently participated in non-mining projects over the years
Specialist moves to diversify into agriculture, food & bev
16th August 2019 By: Nadine James

Gauteng-based material transfer specialist Weba Chute Systems is diversifying its client base, officially venturing into the agricultural, food and beverage and paper and pulp industries, says Weba... 


Fibre Drum Dumping System Conditions, Discharges
30th July 2019

A new TIP-TITE™ Drum Dumping System from Flexicon automatically conditions fibreboard drums containing bulk solid material, dumps the material into downstream equipment, and accumulates empty drums... 


Weba Chute Systems
Weba Chute Systems
2nd July 2019

Effective transfer of materials in chutes is a pressing issue for all mines. With the spotlight firmly on increasing productivity through more effective discharge of materials, coupled with... 


HMA Wear Solutions, Lycopodium collaborate on Cobre Panama project
HMA Wear Solutions, Lycopodium collaborate on Cobre Panama project
20th June 2019

HMA Wear Solutions has collaborated with design engineering company Lycopodium on the ceramic piping specification for the Cobre Panama project by First Quantum Minerals Ltd. of Canada. This $6.3... 


LOCAL YET GLOBAL
Real-time analysis of operating data will provide information for where future improvements are required
Approach, not technology, key to success in advanced manufacturing
14th June 2019 By: Schalk Burger

The only way for small and large companies to become and remain globally competitive in advanced manufacturing supply chains is to embrace the latest technologies and processes that are available,... 


Gold miner may fly Mexican bullion to Canada to skirt Trump tariffs
Gold miner may fly Mexican bullion to Canada to skirt Trump tariffs
6th June 2019 By: Bloomberg

If push comes to shove, one of the world’s largest gold miners is prepared to do an end run around the US should President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on Mexican goods bite. Agnico Eagle... 


The RopeCon system transports at least 909 t of material every hour
Ropeway system links mining areas
7th May 2019

A system to transport platinum ore has recently been implemented by South African mining company Booysendal Platinum, a subsidiary of Northam Platinum Limited. The system consists of a flat belt... 


Dust-tight drum tipper introduced
7th May 2019

A drum tipper designed for use with poorly flowing or agglomerated materials has been introduced. Flexicon’s TIP-TITE drum tipper allows for dust-free, rapid transfer of free- and non-free-flowing... 


Plant Efficiency At Risk Without Careful Chute Design
Plant Efficiency At Risk Without Careful Chute Design
8th April 2019

The efficiency of crushers, screens, mills and other large equipment in a minerals processing plant can be severely undermined if the chutes at transfer points are not doing a proper job. Mark... 


Champion considers doubling Bloom Lake capacity
14th February 2019 By: Mariaan Webb

Quebec iron-ore miner Champion Iron is considering doubling the capacity of its Bloom Lake mine, near Fermont, and will complete a feasibility study before the end of the year. Pending a positive... 


Weba Chute Mechanism Saves Costs, Downtime At Diamond Mine
4th February 2019

Challenging materials handling applications are the norm for Weba Chute Systems, and the company’s recent solution at a diamond mine in Botswana tackled the issue of large particle sizes to ensure... 


SA demolition firm’s work at Duvha power station receives international acclaim
SA demolition firm’s work at Duvha power station receives international acclaim
14th December 2018

Jet Demolition has won the Industrial Demolition Award at the World Demolition Awards for the fast-track demolition of a damaged boiler structure at power utility Eskom’s Duvha power station, in... 


Weba Technology Tests And Reduces Dust Levels For Mines
Weba Technology Tests And Reduces Dust Levels For Mines
12th December 2018

In the interests of workplace health and safety, Weba Chute Systems has developed and patented certain flow designs for its equipment that keep dust levels as low as possible. According to Izak... 


Second international award makes Jet Demolition a world leader
Second international award makes Jet Demolition a world leader
14th November 2018

Jet Demolition won its second consecutive award at the annual World Demolition Awards 2018 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on 8 November. The premium event of its kind, the awards are hosted by... 


Jet Demolition boiler demolition project
Jet Demolition lands second World Demolition Award for Eskom project
12th November 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Jet Demolition has won the Industrial Demolition Award at the World Demolition Awards for the fast-track demolition of a damaged boiler structure at power utility Eskom’s Duvha power station, in... 


Weba Expands Into Russia With Somex
Weba Expands Into Russia With Somex
2nd October 2018

South Africa-based original equipment supplier Weba Chute Systems has further extended its footprint into the northern hemisphere with the recent appointment of a licensee in Russia. Managing... 


First Cut’s stellar business growth drives major space optimisation for star-studded customer service
First Cut’s stellar business growth drives major space optimisation for star-studded customer service
19th April 2018

In spite of the prevailing economic challenges industry has experienced in the past few years, First Cut has embarked upon a major expansion of its offices in Benrose, Johannesburg. First Cut was... 


Welding Alloys South Africa
Welding Alloys South Africa
23rd February 2018

The loss of material owing to wear is costing the mining industry billions of dollars every year. Abrasive wear occurs when small pieces of material are forcefully removed from the surface of steel... 


Transfer Points Can Contribute To High Maintenance Costs
Transfer Points Can Contribute To High Maintenance Costs
30th October 2017

Although transfer points potentially contribute to some of the highest maintenance costs on a mine, engineers seldom view transfer systems as a critical element of the minerals processing system.... 


AfriSam Committed To Responsible Transporation Methods And Road Usage
AfriSam Committed To Responsible Transporation Methods And Road Usage
14th December 2016

Leading concrete materials producer, AfriSam takes its responsibility towards the road-going public extremely seriously and has put various measures in place to ensure that its extensive fleet of... 


Inspecting Rubber Wear Plates Just Became Simple And Safe
Inspecting Rubber Wear Plates Just Became Simple And Safe
24th October 2016

Inspection of rubber wear plates just became easier with the recent introduction of Multotec’s Yellow Belly wear indicator. The Multotec Yellow Belly Liner is the same quality rubber liner or plate... 


LR-27 Series Heavy Duty LVIT Inductive Linear Position Sensor for Factory Automation Higher Performance with a Lower Cost of Ownership
LR-27 Series Heavy Duty LVIT Inductive Linear Position Sensor for Factory Automation Higher Performance with a Lower Cost of Ownership
31st August 2016

Alliance Sensors Group a div of H.G. Schaevitz LLC has expanded its sensor product offering by adding to its line the LR-27 Series Inductive Linear Position Sensors. These are contactless devices... 


Weba Chute Systems Reduce Material Degradation, Dust And Noise In Steel Plant
Weba Chute Systems Reduce Material Degradation, Dust And Noise In Steel Plant
15th July 2016

The recent installation of three Weba Chute Systems at the Isdemir Steel Plant in Turkey has significantly reduced noise levels as well as material degradation and dust levels. Alwin Nienaber,... 


Troy says Karouni output to be at lower end of guidance
27th May 2016 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Troy Resources advised shareholders on Friday that gold production at its Karouni mine, in Guyana, would be at the lower end of its guidance for 2016, owing to ongoing disruptions in the... 


Dynamic response of ore skips during loading
5th April 2016

By Francois du Plooy & Clive Sheppard, WorleyParsons RSA Since the use of Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) has become standard in the Bulk Materials Handling industry, it has become possible to... 


VERSATILE
The CleanScrape Cleaner can be used in a wide range of applications including mining, coal handling, quarrying, cement and scrap
Company becomes sole distributor of conveyor belt cleaning system
2nd October 2015

Belt conveyor technology company Martin Engineering has become the sole distributor of the CleanScrape Cleaner conveyor belt cleaning system – taking exclusive responsibility for its sales in... 


LAUNCHED FOR TESTING
The track mounted, mobile triple-shaft, triple-deck horizontal screen is designed to produce as many as four products simultaneously
Crushing and screening specialist launches new triple-deck screen
2nd October 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

South African crushing and screening specialist Pilot Crushtec International aims to start manufacturing the production version of its DynamiTrac TDH6118 triple-deck screen in the last quarter of... 


COMPLETE MAKEOVER
Metso’s solution included gathering and analysing field data from the chutes, a new liner design and the manufacture of three discharge chutes
New service solution improves productivity at Chilean copper mines
2nd October 2015 By: Ilan Solomons

The implementation of diversified engineering and mining group Metso’s integrated service and product offering has resulted in a significant efficiency boost for the minerals transportation process... 


The world’s longest overland conveyor being built at Sasol Mining’s Shondoni shaft
1st August 2014 By: Anine Kilian

A landmark project currently being undertaken by mining equipment manufacturer Sandvik Mining Systems is the overland conveyor for Sasol Mining at its Shondoni shaft in Secunda. When completed it... 


DAVE MARTIN Columbus Stainless is also developing a 301 grade stainless steel as a cheaper alternative to 304 for use in the manufacturing of a variety of products
Local range of cost-effective lean duplex stainless steels launched
25th October 2013 By: Ilan Solomons

Stainless steel flat products producer Columbus Stainless introduced a new range of lean duplex stainless steels in 2010, which offers a cost-effective alternative to conventional austenitic... 


Moma wet plant to restart in November after fire
23rd October 2013 By: Natasha Odendaal

London-listed Kenmare Resources on Wednesday said it expected to restart operations at its Moma mine’s wet concentrator plant A in late November, after a fire earlier this week. The... 


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