The AfriSam Umlaas Road Quarry has taken proactive measures to enhance the accuracy of its final product sizing by adopting Multotec’s rubber screen panels in its tertiary screening application. This strategic move has enabled the site to address and rectify the challenges that were previously experienced with the use of …
Read More »Sandvik to Supply $43M of Equipment to Botswana Copper Mine
Sandvik AB, the Swedish mining equipment giant, has secured a significant order to supply underground machinery for the Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana. The deal, valued at approximately $43 million ($450 million), was placed by JCHX Mining Management Co., a Chinese mining services provider. The order includes a suite of …
Read More »Cummins South Africa’s Midrand ‘Power Hub’ to Rebuild 120 Engines This Year
Midrand, South Africa – Cummins South Africa is on track to rebuild 120 engines this year at its Master Rebuild Centre (MRC) in Midrand, a key part of the company’s global restoration network. The facility, which has the capacity to rebuild 14 high-horsepower engines a month, is crucial for supporting …
Read More »New Kimberlite Field Discovery in Angola by De Beers
In partnership with Angola’s national diamond company, Endiama, the De Beers Group has announced a major breakthrough in their joint exploration programme, the discovery of kimberlite, the host rock for diamonds in Angola. The joint venture intersected kimberlite in its first drill hole into a high priority cluster of targets …
Read More »NWU, PRISMA gears up mining education
By : Tshepo Donald A new partnership between NWU Enterprises and PRISMA Training Solutions, is set to reshape mining education in Southern Africa. This collaboration connects practical vocational training with academic progression to address critical skills needs in the country’s mining sector. The two institutions have committed to a coordinated …
Read More »Leading the way to the all-electric mine
Decarbonising the mining sector requires more than just new technology; it demands a structured methodology, collaborative partnerships, backed by an integrated suite of technology solutions. ABB eMine™ provides a strong portfolio of Electrification and Automation solutions, consulting, partnerships and technology applications to support Mining operations to accelerate achieving their goals …
Read More »NexMetals Secures Potential US Funding for Botswana Metals Projects
NexMetals Mining, a Vancouver-based exploration company, has received a letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim) for up to $150 million in potential financing. The funding is earmarked for the redevelopment of two critical metals assets in Botswana, a move that could restart production at …
Read More »Revolutionizing Pipeline Technology with HTPS and SLUR-e-JOIN™
HTPS PTY (Ltd) is a specialized, Manufacturing and Engineering solutions business that focuses on supplying world leading solutions for hydro transport that is locally designed, built and supported. The manufacturing of new HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) lined spools, ranging up to 18-meter lengths and sizes varying from 100mm (114mm OD) to …
Read More »Anglo Eyes De Beers Exit as Diamond Market Begins to Stabilise
Anglo American is pushing ahead with plans to divest its stake in De Beers, despite growing confidence in the diamond giant’s potential to rebound strongly as global markets recover. The diversified mining group has confirmed that two exit options are being pursued, a preferred trade sale and alternatively, an initial …
Read More »The lube kitchen part 6: dispersant additives – the crowd-controller in engine oil
As part of the ongoing discussion around different oil additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, this time, the focus is on how dispersant additives function and why they make great crowd-controllers at social events. What are they? Polymeric alkylthiophosphonates and alkylsuccinimides, organic complexes containing nitrogen compounds. What …
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