Ulla Setswalo

Kobold’s electronic unit ZOE now on offer

Instrotech is now offering Kobold’s electronic unit ZOE, specifically designed for the calculation and display of flow rates and volume flow of flowmeters. The instrument use is applicable whether users have an external power supply or need a battery-powered device, and when a back-lit display is required (or not), the …

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Wits GIS course prepares professionals for the future workforce

Geographical Information System (GIS) platforms are becoming the preferred platform for visualising and analysing mining data in multiple dimensions, making the Wits Mining Institute’s (WMI) upcoming GIS course a must-attend for mining professionals. Due to the high demand of the course at international level, this year the course – GIS …

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NEW INOVATIONS IN LOW DEW POINT COMPRESSED AIR DRYERS

A new local range of Sahara heatless low dewpoint compressed air dryers has been recently introduced to the African market by compressed air treatment industry leaders Artic Driers International. The Sahara range of air dryers are manufactured in South Africa for the African Markets and covers a range from 1 …

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Doctored diesel is dangerous

In response to an article that appeared in Fin 24 on June 15th of this year, Gwede Mantashe, the Minister of Mineral resources and Energy, warned of the use of illuminating paraffin (IP) to doctor diesel in an attempt to defraud the revenue services and increase profits. The following article …

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Botswana bracing for Majwe Mining JV equipment auction

This week, Ritchie Bros is assisting WH Auctioneers with a mining equipment auction in Jwaneng, Botswana, using assets from the Majwe Mining Joint Venture’s end-of-mine contract. On July 8, there will be a live auction for mining equipment in Botswana. “The two companies bring unrivalled expertise and experience in their …

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Botswana further extends its flirtation with De Beers

The current deal between the Botswana government and diamond miner De Beers Group for the selling of Debswana’s supply of rough diamonds has been extended by 12 months until June 30, 2023. The two sides have agreed to the one-year extension to permit the completion of the continuing discussions, De …

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Antwerp turning out to be an important export partner for Botswana diamonds

President Masisi of the Republic of Botswana and the First lady, together with the Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation, Mr Kwape, and the Minister of Minerals and Energy, Mr Moagi, visited the Antwerp World Diamond Centre. Botswana is the second-largest diamond-producing country in the world and has continuously strengthened …

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Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition push for the prevention of stones use to support conflict

At this week’s international conflict diamond gathering in Botswana, the Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition harshly criticized the global diamond watchdog for refusing to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Over top producer Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a schism has formed within the Kimberley Process (KP), a collaboration of nations, the …

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Efficiency maximised; costs minimised: Transforming manufacturing in Africa

The African manufacturing sector has seen fractured growth over the past two years thanks to the complexities of the pandemic and its subsequent economic disruption. This is due to limited resources, impacted supply chains and the limitations of lockdowns, globally. In South Africa, manufacturing production saw a sharp decline month …

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WearCheck acquires Set Point Water Laboratories

Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, has brought their sister company, Set Point Water Laboratories into the fold, adding a new division to WearCheck’s scientific testing structure. The water analysis company is now integrated fully into WearCheck, and forms yet another area of expertise along with WearCheck’s other services, which include …

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