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WEG Automation Africa Fast Tracks Solution To DRDGOLD Tailings Recovery Project
WEG Automation Africa Fast Tracks Solution To DRDGOLD Tailings Recovery Project
1st July 2019

Blurb for online platforms A fast track solution applied by WEG Automation Africa at DRDGOLD’s new Far West Gold Recoveries Project’s Phase 1 tailings resulted in the commissioning of a... 


Cummins supplies complete power solution to Zain Jordan
Cummins supplies complete power solution to Zain Jordan
28th June 2019

Cummins authorised distributor SETI Jordan Ltd. has provided a complete power solution, from project design to installation of the genset and switchgear, for Zain's headquarters in Amman. This... 


From left Martin Creamer, Peter Skeat, Alan Smith and Richard Floyd.
Blyvoor to begin producing gold again from Q4 – Skeat
27th June 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Gold mining is to resume at the old Blyvooruitzicht gold mine in the last quarter of this year, Blyvoor Gold executive chairperson Peter Skeat has told Mining Weekly Online. “We’ve worked very hard... 


Reliable Transformers
Reliable Transformers
27th June 2019

South African transformers manufacturer Reliable Transformers a has been manufacturing quality products since 1982. To keep up with the capacity demands of its exponential growth, owing to... 


Leonardo fitted with Backup Power from Zest Weg Group
25th June 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As Sandton anticipates the completion this year of the Leonardo, the top-end mixed-use skyscraper being constructed by Aveng-Grinaker LTA, Level 1 BBBEE-rated Zest WEG Group has supplied generator... 


Reliable Transformers
Reliable Transformers
14th June 2019

From humble beginnings in 1982, Reliable Transformers (RT) has grown into a leading manufacturer of transformers and related magnetic components, with customers across Southern Africa and beyond.... 


ABB wins large power transmission order from China’s State Grid
ABB wins large power transmission order from China’s State Grid
12th June 2019

ABB’s transformer and high-voltage technology essential part of the world’s largest super grid ABB has won a large order to supply converter transformers and high-voltage equipment for an 800... 


Taiba N’Diaye wind farm, Senegal
Taiba N’Diaye wind farm, Senegal
31st May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Senegal has started importing turbines for the wind farm. 


Increasing access to power in Zimbabwe through infrastructure rehabilitation
28th May 2019

WSP participates in a crucial project to improve the reliability of power in Zimbabwe and restore supplies to the 20,000-plus customers who have been without stable access to electricity for some... 


Ffestiniog power station refurbishment, UK
Ffestiniog power station refurbishment, UK
24th May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Electric Mountain plans to refurbish two generating units at the power plant. 


EM offers key products for power-factor correction to cut energy costs
21st May 2019

Power-factor correction is a mechanism to reduce operating costs associated with electricity consumption. Some of the key advantages here are reduced kVA charges, improved plant efficiency and... 


Jozi Power buys back shares from G5
20th May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Jozi Power, the mining power station and transformer rental specialist, bought back the entire 29% stake held by its largest shareholder, a subsidiary of Group Five, currently in business rescue.... 


Eaton acquires controlling interest in Turkish company
16th May 2019 By: Kim Cloete

Power management company Eaton has acquired a controlling interest in Ulusoy Elektrik, a manufacturer of medium-voltage electrical equipment based in Ankara, Turkey. The acquisition will help Eaton... 


Africa Follows Dry-Type Trend As Trafo Power Solutions Gears Up For Growth
Africa Follows Dry-Type Trend As Trafo Power Solutions Gears Up For Growth
2nd May 2019

Africa continues to follow the global trend in taking up dry-type transformer technology, owing largely to its enhanced safety levels and lower maintenance requirements. According to David... 


Portable DGA from Hydromine Projects and Doble Engineering
Portable DGA from Hydromine Projects and Doble Engineering
5th April 2019

Hydromine Projects and Marketing has partnered with Doble Engineering to expand its product range and customer base. Hydromine is the official channel partner responsible for sales and marketing of... 


PEWA
Event transforming business around the world
Concurrent events to unfold at PEWA
15th March 2019

The Power & Electricity World Africa (PEWA) event brings innovators, disrupters and change agents together to talk and engage in business pertaining to power and electricity. 


The Electricity Regulation Act
15th March 2019 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

Concerning the liability of a licensee for damage or injury, Section 26 of the Electricity Regulation Act states: "In any civil proceedings against a licensee arising out of damage or injury caused... 


Rescue Rod
Rescue Rod
15th February 2019

Rescue Rod has provided pipeline services and waste management solutions since 1990. With over 25 years’ experience in the industry and some of the most technologically advanced industrial sewer... 


Actom sells Wilec division
14th February 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Electromechanical equipment manufacturer Actom has sold its Wilec division to Makarenge Electrical Industries, effective February 1. The disposal forms part of Actom’s corporate strategy to focus... 


Better Transformer Designs Improve Safety And Efficiency
Better Transformer Designs Improve Safety And Efficiency
4th February 2019

As electricity utilities and users worldwide look to become more safety conscious and efficient in their use of electrical energy, it is important to leverage the improvements that have been made... 


DRDGold’s Q2 production down 5% q/q
1st February 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

DRDGold’s production decreased by 5% quarter-on-quarter in the second quarter ended December 31, primarily as a result of an 8% drop in tonnage throughput. The lower throughput from Ergo Mining, a... 


Trafo Power Solutions
Trafo Power Solutions
25th January 2019

Trafo Power Solutions was established to cater for the growing appetite and scope for the application of dry-type transformers in Africa. These power solutions are suitable across a wide range of... 


ALLU to launch and demonstrate new products, solutions at bauma 2019
24th January 2019

ALLU will be proudly exhibiting and demonstrating equipment from its Transformer, Processor and other equipment ranges at bauma 2019. As well as established and proven equipment, ALLU will be... 


Eskom signs R1.5bn AFD loan agreement
13th December 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Eskom and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) on Thursday signed a R1.5-billion loan agreement to support the electricity utility’s investments in extending and strengthening its power... 


Grant Lake hydroelectric project, US
Grant Lake hydroelectric project, US
7th December 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has prepared an environmental-impact statement for the project. 


Zest WEG Group Integrated Solutions executive Alastair Gerrard
Zest WEG Group delivers R200m electrical infrastructure solution at Petra’s Cullinan diamond mine
23rd November 2018 By: Martin Creamer

A R200-million electrical infrastructure project has been impressively completed at the Cullinan Diamond Mine of the London-listed Petra Diamonds through the combined effort of four Zest WEG Group... 


ALASTAIR GERRARD Zest WEG Group's Integrated Solutions executive
Zest WEG Group delivers R200m electrical infrastructure solution at Petra’s Cullinan diamond mine
23rd November 2018 By: Martin Creamer

CULLINAN, Gauteng – A R200-million electrical infrastructure project has been impressively completed at the Cullinan Diamond Mine of the London-listed Petra Diamonds through the combined effort of... 


AUTOMATION READINESS Hydromine Projects & Marketing has added test and measurement expertise, such as condition monitoring and equipment and installations on site, to its service offering
Company expands offering to include hydraulics test, measurement
16th November 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid a “recessive mining market”, industrial equipment and services provider Hydromine Projects & Marketing has expanded its offering by opening a test and measurement division that caters for... 


Ribbon cutting ceremony at the opening of M&I Material’s ester transformer fluid manufacturing plant in South Africa
M&I Materials opens Africa’s pioneer ester transformer fluid factory
9th November 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

M&I Materials has opened South Africa’s first ester transformer fluid manufacturing plant, to provide a reliable, local supply of electricity grid components to support the country’s plans for... 


Akademik Lomonosov floating nuclear heat and power plant project, Russia
Akademik Lomonosov floating nuclear heat and power plant project, Russia
9th November 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

One of the two reactors aboard Russia's first floating nuclear heat and power plant, Akademik Lomonosov, has achieved a sustained chain reaction for the first time. 


Nynas South Africa
Nynas South Africa
6th November 2018

Nynas is the world’s leading supplier of transformer oils, offering a range of high performance oils developed to optimise transformer performance under the most challenging conditions. Nynas South... 


Water supply gradually being restored to Joburg after suspected sabotage
29th August 2018 By: News24Wire

Johannesburg residents breathed a collective sigh of relief as the water supply started gradually returning to their homes and businesses on Wednesday morning. Nico de Jager, member of the mayoral... 


MADE-TO-ORDER
Well proven dry-type technology is being used in Trafo Power Solutions’ customised dry-type mini substations
Company offers customisable electrical distribution solution
20th April 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Transformer supplier Trafo Power Solutions is offering dry-type mini substations as a complete and customisable electrical distribution solution for several applications. “Mini substations... 


On-Site Oil Treatment Saves Transformers
On-Site Oil Treatment Saves Transformers
17th April 2018

With what is claimed to be the largest mobile oil regeneration plant in Africa, WEG Transformers Africa plays a vital role in extending the life of South Africa’s transformer population and... 


TRANSFORMED SUPPLY
Various transformers for the Gamsberg zinc project were manufactured at the WEG transformers Africa facility
Partnerships key as South Africa tackles Gamsberg project
23rd February 2018

At global diversified miner Vedanta Resources’ Gamsberg mine, in the Northern Cape, motor and controls manufacturer Zest WEG Group is working closely with lead contractor ELB Engineering Services... 


Trafo Supplies Dry-Type Transformers For Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Works
31st October 2017

The advantages that a dry-type or cast resin transformer offers played a role in Trafo Power Solutions securing an order for thirteen custom designed units. These dry-type transformers are destined... 


Nokeng mulling two or three more fluorspar mines by 2026 as huge shortage is predicted
Nokeng mulling two or three more fluorspar mines by 2026 as huge shortage is predicted
8th September 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Following the breakthrough of opening the first new mine in Gauteng, South Africa, in the last 12 years, which is being developed by producer SepFluor’s wholly owned Nokeng fluorspar mine, the... 


Advanced grid protection system beneficial for African market
14th July 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Power protection solutions provider Swedish Neutral will exhibit its Ground Fault Neutraliser (GFN) earth fault protection system at this year’s POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa, taking the... 


Malawi central bank seeks forex reporting system
14th July 2017 By: Marcel Chimwala

Malawi's central bank is inviting bids for the supply, installation and commissioning of a cross-border foreign exchange reporting system (CFERS) and for the supply and installation of a... 


ABB opens traction transformer factory
ABB opens traction transformer factory
18th May 2017

The Global CEO of technology group ABB, Ulrich Spiesshofer, was in South Africa this month to officially open the company’s latest manufacturing investment in the country – a state-of-the-art... 


Medupi Power Station Integration Project, South Africa
Medupi Power Station Integration Project, South Africa
3rd February 2017 By: Sheila Barradas

The project aims to support the grid system between Limpopo and the North West. 


Eskom energises 500 MVA transformer at Rustenburg substation, platinum industry to benefit
12th December 2016 By: Anine Kilian

State-owned Eskom has energised and commissioned the first of two 500 MVA power transformers at the newly built Ngwedi substation, in Rustenburg. The transformer marks a significant step towards... 


Letlhakane mine tailings resource treatment project, Botswana
Letlhakane mine tailings resource treatment project, Botswana
21st October 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the Letlhakane mine tailings resource treatment project is currently 80% complete. 


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