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Iron Bridge finally under way
2nd May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major Fortescue has finally produced its first magnetite product, after having its maiden production pushed back and after suffering significant cost blow-outs. Fortescue said this week... 


Updated slurry pump handbook now available
21st April 2023

Weir Minerals, manufacturer of the Warman slurry pump, has released the latest edition of its Warman Slurry Pumping Handbook, featuring detailed engineering data required for most slurry pumping... 


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Fort Hills oil sands mining project, Canada – update
21st April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Alberta Energy Regulator is reconsidering the approval of a plan that enables Suncor Energy to extend its Fort Hills oil-sands mine. 


Support capacity grows as brand’s reach expands
14th April 2023

Dewatering, slurry and sludge pump specialist Integrated Pump Technology is growing its support capacity for Gindex pumps to ensure customers are well served as demand steadily grows. “Our... 


‘Go anywhere, do anything’ with Bell Equipment’s Tracked Carrier
28th March 2023

Markets for the Bell Tracked Carrier have expanded following the machine’s launch in Western Europe in 2022, with interest shown from Africa, South East Asia and Australia. This has brought the... 


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Slurry pump company strives for optimisation
24th March 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

With continuous investment in improving its service offering, heavy-duty centrifugal slurry pump manufacturer Schurco Slurry has managed to downscale its energy consumption by optimising its... 


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Company forges on as pumps leading supplier
24th March 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Weir Minerals remains a leading supplier of slurry pumps as it continues to pioneer some of the sector’s latest developments and advancements. This, says Weir Minerals Africa pumps GM Marnus... 


Weir Minerals releases the 6th edition of the Warman® Slurry Pumping Handbook, the definitive resource for slurry pumps
17th March 2023

Weir Minerals, manufacturer of the industry-leading Warman® slurry pump, has released the latest edition of its coveted Warman® Slurry Pumping Handbook. The 6th edition, compiled by the most... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy
Eskom granted exemption to operate temporary stacks at Kusile for 13 months
15th March 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has granted Eskom exemption that will enable it to operate temporary stacks at the Kusile power station, in Mpumalanga, for 13 months... 


Entries invited for 2023 Africa supply chain excellence awards
14th March 2023

Supply chains make the world go round. They have the power to save lives, to save the planet and grow economies. Excellence in supply chain management is more important than ever in today’s... 


The temporary stacks would by-pass the flue-gas desulphurisation system (pictured)
Creecy to decide this week on way forward for Kusile exemptions
8th March 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) tells Engineering News that Minister Barbara Creecy has received a letter from Eskom requesting her to issue directions in terms of... 


Multotec celebrates 10 years of operating, expanding and giving back to the community in Mozambique 
2nd March 2023

Multotec Services Mozambique Lda, recently celebrated 10 years of operating in the Southern African country, where it established a branch to service clients in the coal fields in the Tete... 


Eskom power lines
State of disaster regulations open way for emergency procurement, environmental exemptions
28th February 2023 By: Terence Creamer

More than two weeks after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the electricity crisis had been declared a National State of Disaster, the regulations giving effect to that declaration have been... 


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Integrated solutions deliver plant efficiency
24th February 2023

Weir Minerals Africa outlines the assistance it can provide to customers who are engaged in brownfield optimisation of operations or looking for solutions to particular problems hindering efficient... 


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Expanded African footprint for pumps
24th February 2023

Dewatering, slurry and sludge pump specialist Integrated Pump Technology has expanded its distribution area, following the renewal of its distribution agreement for a further five years by global... 


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Weir Minerals Africa
24th February 2023

Weir Minerals Africa is the market leader in slurry handling equipment and has an unrivalled installed base of its Warman centrifugal slurry pumps across Africa.  


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IPR
24th February 2023

IPR, previously known as Integrated Pump Rental, is recognised across the SADC region as the pump, heavy duty slurry handling and dredging specialist, operating across all sectors including... 


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Integrated Pump Technology
24th February 2023

As a leading supplier of premium pump brands across the SADC region, Integrated Pump Technology operates across the mining, quarrying, construction, wastewater and engineering sectors with a strong... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
24th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The North Gauteng High Court, in Pretoria, has granted a preservation order freezing a slew of properties and vehicles allegedly bought from the proceeds of a corrupt tender at the Kusile power... 


Power lines
400 MW of immediate interest in Eskom’s short-term power purchase programmes
17th February 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM) reports that the initial market response to Eskom’s moves to purchase electricity that is immediately available from entities that generate their own... 


SA mining sector can play key role in saving water – AECI
17th February 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The South African mining sector can play a significant role in water savings, says water treatment chemicals, equipment and services group AECI Water executive Dean Mulqueeny. With about 200 mines... 


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Corridor Sands project, Mozambique
10th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A scoping study and preliminary economic assessment have shown a project with a significant, 26-year mine life and excellent potential to expand. 


Drill core from the Hawsons iron project
Hawsons Iron project, Australia – update
10th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Hawsons Iron has completed a comprehensive strategic review of the project. 


Slag granulation in non-ferrous sector
10th February 2023

SMS Group subsidiary Paul Wurth notes that its INBA slag granulation and dewatering system is the proven route for converting molten slag into a value-added product not only in the field of blast... 


The Moa joint venture in Cuba
Moa JV expansion on track for completion next year – Sherritt
9th February 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The expansion programme at the Moa nickel and cobalt joint venture (JV), in Cuba, is on time and budget for completion next year, says Canadian firm Sherritt. The $77-million two-phase expansion... 


The Integrated Solutions teams combine diverse experience to fully optimise customers’ circuits
Integrated Solutions delivers plant efficiency
8th February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Through its Integrated Solutions approach, Weir Minerals Africa can provide fast and effective assistance to customers who are engaged in brownfield optimisation of their operations or looking for... 


Mining industry can play key role in saving water
6th February 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The South African mining sector can play a significant role in water savings, says water treatment chemicals, equipment and services group AECI Water executive Dean Mulqueeny. With about 200 mines... 


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Investment needed to keep industry afloat
3rd February 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Loadshedding is creating production problems and increasing the cost of scrap, but government’s lack of investment in renewing old piping systems and constructing new networks remains one of the... 


TAKING DELIVERY
Mechanical Rotating Solutions received multiple mobile pump units for refurbishment last month
No substitute for reliability, ROI
3rd February 2023

South Africa’s electricity crisis has made it more evident than ever that maintenance and planning should form the core of any industrial operation, says mining supplies company Mechanical Rotating... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
3rd February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom is expecting to operate temporary stacks on the three units at Kusile, which will bypass the flue-gas desulphurisation system. 


HIGH QUALITY
The Atlas Copco brand boasts a high level of quality for strong performance and rugged wear
Company welcomes master distributorship of new range
3rd February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Dewatering pumps and dredging specialist IPR recently welcomed a master distributorship for global industrial company Atlas Copco’s new pumps range in the Southern Africa region into its overall... 


DISTRIBUTION DEVELOPMENTS
Integrated Pump Technology intends to establish new distributorships in Gabon, Angola, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi and Kenya to sell and support the Grindex range
Grindex pumps distributor widens SADC network
3rd February 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Pumping applications solutions provider Integrated Pump Technology has been given the green light to distribute the submersible pumps range from Swedish pumps manufacturer Grindex in a further... 


MANUFACTURING MATTERS
Weir Minerals Africa is the only player in the local market that has its own foundry
OEM’s recipe wins bulk of Africa’s projects
3rd February 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Pumps manufacturer Weir Minerals Africa is the partner of choice for the majority of mining operations in Africa, winning 95% of projects owing to the company’s footprint, the scale of its... 


Hawsons reassesses iron-ore project size
2nd February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Hawsons Iron this week reported that it would modify the bankable feasibility study (BFS) for its namesake project, in New South Wales, following the completion of a strategic review.... 


Supporting platform failure and unit 1 bend dislodged from vertical flue
Temporary Kusile stacks set to bypass FGD for a year while remediation works are completed
30th January 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom reports that it is currently expecting to operate temporary stacks on the three Kusile units – which have been inoperable since October 23 when the Unit 1 flue duct failed in a way that also... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
27th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has said it will approach the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment for an exemption to temporarily bypass the flue gas desulphurisation units at the Kusile power station. 


Outgoing Eskom CEO André de Ruyter
Eskom to apply for enviro exemption to allow for earlier restart of Kusile units
22nd January 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom will approach the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) for an exemption to allow it to temporarily bypass the flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) units at the Kusile power... 


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Chvaletice manganese project, Czechia – update
20th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Euro Manganese has signed an offtake termsheet with electric vehicle battery manufacturer Verkor for the sale of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate from its Chvaletice manganese project. 


Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
13th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Strandline is completing construction and commissioning of the mineral separation plant. 


Image of pump to show that IPR now distributes Atlas Copco dewatering pumps in Southern Africa
Distribution of dewatering pumps expanded
11th December 2022

Gauteng-based IPR has become the Southern African distributor for the Atlas Copco Pump Division. Previously known as Integrated Pump Rental, local pump and dredging specialist IPR highlights its... 


Coburn wet concentration plant, in Australia
Coburn mineral sands project, Australia – update
25th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Strandline Resources has achieved commercial production of heavy mineral concentrate at the project. 


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IPR
22nd November 2022

Established seven years ago, IPR (previously known as Integrated Pump Rental), is growing rapidly with a rental fleet that tripled since 2021. The company is the sole agent in southern Africa for... 


PPC CEO Roland van Wijnen
PPC ready to respond rapidly to any infrastructure-led uptick in cement demand
21st November 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Cement producer PPC says it is well positioned to benefit from any uptick in South African cement demand given that it has immediate capacity on standby that will require no additional capital... 


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