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Booyco Electronics’ CXS proximity detection system
Partnerships crucial to perfecting proximity detection
5th November 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid an increasingly digitalised and connected environment, mining customers are demanding integrated solutions in the mine health and safety space, which necessitates partnerships.  


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Range now includes Rexnord RN series
5th November 2021

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s bearings portfolio, which spans precision miniature bearings to giant bearings for steel and mining applications, has been enriched with the addition of the new... 


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Company offers diverse conveyor chains
22nd October 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s comprehensive range of power transmission components incorporates chain manufacturer ZMC industrial conveyor chains, which offer dependable service in diverse... 


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Waterberg platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
22nd October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum Group metals has completed a geotechnical drilling campaign at the Waterberg project. 


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Dry running conveyors help food and beverage sector
15th October 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s light materials handling division supplies and supports a range of dry running conveyor components for the food and beverage sector, offering high productivity,... 


Aerial image of the Kamoa-Kakula project
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
15th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kamoa-Kakula’s Phase 2 concentrator plant is proceeding ahead of schedule. 


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Booysendal South platinum mine project, South Africa – update
8th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Booysendal South mine is well on track, having progressed beyond the critical project phase. 


Image of Northam Platinum's Eland mine
Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
8th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Decline and strike drive development at the project are progressing well. 


Aerial image of the Kamoa-Kakula copper project
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
8th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The 3.8-million-tonne-a-year Phase 1 concentrator at the Kamoa-Kakula mine milled 319 795 t of ore in September, exceeding the monthly design run rate of 316 667 t.  


TAKRAF crusher pictured outside
Global offering showcased in Las Vegas
1st October 2021

Buoyed by recent success, mining equipment supplier TAKRAF Group joined MINExpo 2021 eager to discuss the future of the global mining industry, as renewed interest spurs investment in the Americas... 


An image of conveyor belting being transported by a truck
Quality expertise extends component longevity
1st October 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Conveyors are the veins of many operations, as they are used to transport materials efficiently and effectively, which makes proper expertise when sourcing conveyors and its components, as well as... 


BI launches bearings for demanding applications
1st October 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Bearings and power transmission products distributor Bearings International has launched a new bearing solution for demanding applications in industries such as cement, fertiliser, power... 


Cameroon palm oil producer prototypes Hitemp 150 hanger bearings
30th September 2021

Vesconite’s Hitemp 150 hanger bearings have been installed at a palm oil processing factory in Cameroon, Central Africa. This followed a suggestion to test Vesconite Bearing’s most... 


Design ensures conveyor success
24th September 2021

Technological mining solutions company TAKRAF India has outlined the design features and challenges overcome in designing an overland conveyor - “the lifeline” for Indian aluminum producer Utkal... 


Image of SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa's conveyer drives
Industrial gearboxes for highly demanding environments
22nd September 2021

Mining, whether underground or above ground, is recognised as one of the most challenging operating environments for precision-engineered industrial gearboxes.  SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa... 


Image of SKF’s Oil Conditioning Unit helps to prolong bearing life by improving lubricant performance
Conditioning unit improves lubricant performance
16th September 2021

Premature bearing failures are often caused by incorrect lubrication and contamination. Cleaning lubrication oil and bringing it to the optimum temperature helps to reduce the risk of failure. A... 


BI launches new Rexnord RN series for demanding applications
14th September 2021

The latest bearing solution for the most arduous and demanding industries is being launched by leading supplier Bearings International. The new Rexnord RN series of metric bearings offers... 


Aerial view of the Kamoa-Kakula copper project
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines is ramping up the mine’s 3.8-million-tonne-a-year Phase 1 concentrator plant to reach nameplate steady-state capacity. 


A black xox or tag manufactured by Quuppa and installed by Ya Batho measures real time positioning in a manganese mine in South Africa
Location tech adds real value
3rd September 2021 By: Halima Frost

Since the installation of a real-time intelligent location system – developed by global location technology platform company Quuppa – the mine in which it has been installed has reported a... 


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Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash continues to progress with the development of its Kola project. 


Sandwich belt high angle conveyor on show
20th August 2021

Conveyor systems manufacturer Dos Santos International (DSI) will be exhibiting at MINExpo International this year in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the US. The company will occupy booth #25515 and will... 


Image of Kamoa-Kakula mine
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe mines has reported that construction of Phase 2 is progressing “slightly ahead of plan”. 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of Kusile has reached the half-way stage. 


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Waterberg platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Work is progressing well on the development of the project.  


Mining materials conveyor belt with Aura IQ Conveyor Health Monitoring
Conveyor monitoring system successfully trialled
13th August 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Mining technologies supplier Strata Worldwide partnered with fibre-optic company Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) to conduct a successful trial of FFT’s Aura IQ conveyor health monitoring system at... 


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Waterberg palladium project, South Africa – update
13th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Mining and Environmental Justice Community Network of South Africa and community representatives have submitted an application to the Polokwane High Court against Waterberg Joint Venture... 


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Thermopower Furnaces
6th August 2021

For 53 years, Thermopower Furnaces has designed and manufactured innovative thermal solutions for a wide range of industries. Thermopower’s products and thermal processing solutions span the... 


Image of Kinross Gold's Lobo-Marte project, in Chile
Lobo-Marte gold project, Chile – update
6th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lobo-Marte feasibility study is advancing. 


Image of sign for the Kola project
Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
30th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash and the Summit Consortium have signed an enhancement agreement for the project. 


Image of Kamoa-Kakula copper project, in the DRC
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
23rd July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kamoa-Kakula has secured clean, renewable hydrogenerated electricity in its aim to produce clean, green copper. 


Waterberg palladium project, South Africa – update
Waterberg palladium project, South Africa – update
23rd July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Work is progressing well on the development of the project. 


KEEP IT FLUID 
Transfluid’s constant fill fluid couplings have been designed for hydrodynamic transmission
Couplings provide durable, reliable service
16th July 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s extensive portfolio of Transfluid couplings comprises constant fill fluid couplings that have been designed to withstand operation in difficult conditions,... 


NEW STANDARD 
BMG is currently waiting for approval to become listed as a standard on mine sites
Transfluid set to become standard in mining
16th July 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

While engineering solutions provider BMG’s Transfluid K Series is the most economical fluid coupling on the market, the only challenge it is currently facing is being listed as a “product standard”... 


Image Kamoa-Kakula copper mine
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
9th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The concentrator plant built as part of Phase 1 of the Kamoa-Kakula project is fully operational. 


BEAT THE DRUM
The MDS trommels offered by BLT World have drums which can accommodate three different screen sizes
Trommels, feeders for surface mining available
2nd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

The MDS static and mobile trommels, as well as the apron feeders, of South Africa-based equipment supplier BLT World are compatible with the crushers, feeders, recycling and other screening plants... 


DRA wins Nickel West contract
28th June 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner BHP’s Nickel West has awarded engineering and project delivery group DRA the contract for the engineering and design of its Mt Keith debottlenecking project. DRA said on Monday... 


The ABB Ability condition monitoring for belts is tailor-made for predictive maintenance of conveyor belts
New condition monitoring for conveyor belts
24th June 2021

A new condition monitoring digital service, tailor-made for predictive maintenance of conveyor belts has recently been launched. Belt damage can cause significant production downtime in mines and... 


CONSISTENCY IS KEY Accumin lubricators are driven electro-mechanically, dispensing consistent dosages of lubricant regardless of ambient temperature
Automatic lubrication reduces labour, costs
18th June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Since adding the Accumin range of lubrication systems to its portfolio of products and solutions in 2020, pumps original-equipment manufacturer Weir Minerals Africa says the system has generated... 


Wickepin kaolin project, Australia
Wickepin kaolin project, Australia
4th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

WA Kaolin plans to develop the Wickepin kaolin project in two stages. 


Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
4th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Kamoa-Kakula mine has started producing copper. 


Supplier receives order for heavy-duty conveyor
28th May 2021

Minerals and metals processing technology company Metso Outotec has received an order for a heavy-duty mine conveyor system in South America. The delivery will comprise high reliability overland... 


Wear-resistant conveyor introduced
28th May 2021

Designer and manufacturer of bulk handling equipment Flexicon has introduced a wear-resistant flexible screw conveyor which comprises a carbon steel conveyor tube, heavy-duty flexible screw, and... 


Reluctant to tie the knot with tech? 5 steps to successful adoption of smart technology
21st May 2021

Smart technology is optimising manufacturing in almost every industrial sector. So why are some of us still reluctant to commit? The ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) has numerous definitions but can be... 


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