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Jessica Oosthuizen

Jessica Oosthuizen

Jessica Oosthuizen is a Creamer Media Reporter for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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STIMULATING INVESTMENT
Africa is sending a message to the world that it is serious about stimulating investment and growth by breaking down barriers to doing business on the continent

Commitment crucial to achieving transformation objectives – law firm

25th January 2019

The local mining industry needs to commit to achieving the transformation objectives of the country, says law firm ENSafrica natural resources and environment director Ntsiki Adonisi-Kgame.... 


AWARD WINNING
Knight Piésold won a South African Institution of Civil Engineering award for the design of the tailings storage facility of diversified miner Vedanta’s four-million-tonne-a-year Gamsberg zinc project

Consultancy plans to expand mining capability

25th January 2019

Multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy Knight Piésold aims to expand its mining capability and market share, especially in tailings, as well as assist mines in developing... 


DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS
There is a major focus on gender diversity, with more women actively participating throughout the event

Step change for Indaba

25th January 2019

The twenty-fifth anniversary of the annual Investing in African Mining Indaba will have a major focus on how growth in Africa and African mining can be supported and achieved, says event organiser... 


NITON XL2 PLUS 
The Thermo Scientific Niton XL2 Plus handheld X-ray fluorescence analyser will be showcased at the Investing in African Mining Indaba

Tech company exhibits for fifteenth year at Indaba

25th January 2019

Spectrometer and analyser supplier Spectrometer Technologies will for the fifteenth consecutive year exhibit at the Investing in African Mining Indaba held at the International Cape Town Convention... 


MMATIKI APHIRI
With Africa’s rich resources, mining will continue to be central to the growth of most African economies

Mining Charter III empowers women, implementation uncertain

25th January 2019

Although the Mining Charter III has made great strides in empowering women, it remains to be seen how well these measures will be implemented, says law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr corporate and... 


INCREASING DEMAND
Cobalt demand is set to grow significantly and prices are expected to remain high

Continued investment and development in Africa expected

25th January 2019

International metals and minerals consultancy Roskill expects continued interest, investment and development in Africa as the electronic vehicle (EV) revolution continues, says Roskill director... 


BORIS KAMSTRA
After commissioning, Alphamin Resources aims to reach nameplate capacity and maintain it for six months

Bisie tin project on track for commissioning in H2

25th January 2019

Construction on tin exploration and mining company Alphamin Resources’ Bisie tin project, in North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is about 90% complete and is on track for... 


LIVELIHOODS PROGRAMME
Launched in 2015, DRDGold’s broad-based agricultural livelihoods programme is providing food security to 877 households

Sustainable development the golden thread for DRDGold

25th January 2019

JSE-listed gold recovery company DRDGold applies its business model to create value commercially, socially and environmentally, with sustainable development the golden thread that informs the... 


HEALTH SERVICES
International SOS provides health-impact and health-risk assessments, consulting for mines in all phases, including exploration, feasibility, operation and rehabilitation

Medical services can evolve with mining project life cycle

25th January 2019

Scalable and innovative on-site and telemedicine services can evolve with a mining company’s project lifecycle to help manage health at every stage, says global medical and security assistance... 


TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT
Mechanisation, automation, the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence could present opportunities to reskill and upskill people to make mining operations safer

More investment expected, despite policy uncertainty

25th January 2019

Political and regulatory uncertainty will continue in the lead-up to local elections and will impact on investment decisions in the mining industry, says law firm Hogan Lovells partner and mining... 


Company aims to grow African footprint

25th January 2019

Southern and North Africa hold immense potential for software company CCS Mining and Industrial (CCSMI) to expand its client base, and the company will use the Investing in African Mining Indaba as... 


LEENTIE SMIT
Cenviro Solutions is confident that it can add value to any mining house in South Africa requiring a flexible, cost-effective and customised solution

Company to exhibit at Mining Indaba for third year

25th January 2019

Underwriting managing agent Cenviro Solutions, which is underwritten by its parent company Centriq Insurance Company, will for the third consecutive year exhibit at the Investing in African Mining... 


ONE STRUCTURE
The Cornubia bridge forms one structure, carrying six mixed-use traffic lanes as well as pedestrian sidewalks and two bus lanes

Cornubia bridge opened to traffic

14th December 2018

The new Cornubia bridge that crosses over the N2 to uMhlanga, in KwaZulu-Natal, has been partially opened to traffic, says construction design and engineering services provider Royal HaskoningDHV... 


BUILDING BRIDGES
The original bridges were built in 1958 and 1985, spanning 31.2 m and 320 m respectively

N12 bridges expected to open in February 2019

14th December 2018

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has identified two bridges on the N12 outside Hopetown, in the Northern Cape, that are being widened and improved, thereby increasing their... 


E Cape project to be completed in July 2019

14th December 2018

The Qiti bridge forms part of a roads safety upgrade project that is expected to be complete in July next year. The project’s purpose is to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety, says global... 


GLOBAL REACH 
There is a large installed base of Cavex hydrocyclones in copper applications across the globe

Supplier expands Cavex hydrocyclone footprint across Copperbelt

7th December 2018

Mining equipment supplier Weir Minerals Africa is expanding its Cavex hydrocyclones footprint across Africa with its two most recent orders of hydrocyclones to be installed in the Central African... 


MINING DUTIES
Zambia will introduce new mining duties and increase royalties as the country aims to reduce its budget deficit

Tax and royalty issues hindering opportunities in Copperbelt

7th December 2018

Increasing mining taxes and royalties in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are creating a climate of uncertainty, international metals and minerals researcher Roskill copper... 


EXPO EXHIBITORS
This year, the show hosted more than 140 commercial and international exhibitors

Keeping abreast of trends and technologies crucial

7th December 2018

With the annual Caminex trade expo being the only mining, agricultural and industrial trade expo that takes place in the Copperbelt – in Kitwe, Zambia – event co-organiser Specialised Exhibitions... 


LABORATORY TESTED
The new smoothing agent has been extensively tested on laboratory scale and has shown positive results in all aspects of the electrowinning process

Axis House develops new product for electrowinning

7th December 2018

Chemical reagents supplier and distributor Axis House has developed the ALC9, a new type of smoothing agent that can provide smoother cathodes than any other product, even at densities of 450 A/m2.... 


METALKOL PROJECT 
The Metalkol Roan Tailings Reclamation project comprises the reprocessing of old cobalt and copper tailings from previous mining operations around Kolwezi, in the Democratic Republic of Congo

ERG’s Metalkol Roan Tailings Reclamation project Phase I nearing completion

7th December 2018

Phase I of diversified miner Eurasian Resources Group’s (ERG’s) Metalkol Roan Tailings Reclamation (RTR) copper and cobalt project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is nearing... 


GROWING SECTOR
The waste picker sector is growing and plays a key role in South Africa’s recycling strategy

Circular economy presents opportunities for Africa

30th November 2018

The circular economy, as a reformative system, presents significant opportunities for Africa to deliver on more inclusive economic growth, which includes job opportunities and the positive... 


CHRISTINE REDDELL
The Centre for Environmental Rights has been continuously campaigning for administrative penalties to be introduced as part of South African environmental law

Court sets aside decision permitting mining in protected area

30th November 2018

The North Gauteng High Court earlier this month set aside a 2016 decision of former Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane and late Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa that permitted a... 


COMBINING INFRASTRUCTURE
The R90-million water security project seeks to illustrate the complementarity and the support that ecological infrastructure offers built infrastructure

Alignment of solutions needed for water security

30th November 2018

Nature-based and engineering solutions should be aligned and the value of ecological infrastructure must be recognised for water security, says South African National Biodiversity Institute (Sanbi)... 


LEAD FREE
Sapma is advocating for the removal of lead from all paint

Lack of funding worsens skills shortage

16th November 2018

A lack of government funding is exacerbating the shortage of skilled coating technologists and accredited paint applicators, says paint industry representative South African Paint Manufacturing... 


BUILDING BLOCKS
Those seeking or offering services in the building industry should deal only with reputable clients

Building slump causing disputes

16th November 2018

The economic slump in the building industry has led to desperation, resulting in contractors and other parties involved readily accepting work without protecting themselves contractually, says... 


OPTIMUM OPPORTUNITIES
Although the construction industry is facing challenging times, it must be realised that there are many opportunities and initiatives to uplift the industry

IRP could revive struggling construction sector

16th November 2018

The Integrated Resource Plan 2018 (IRP 2018) could revive South Africa’s struggling construction sector, says engineering consultancy DBI Consulting Engineers executive director Monty Ditibane.... 


MOTHERWELL PASSENGER RAIL CORRIDOR
The construction of the railway line and associated infrastructure is scheduled to start in 2022/23

Project to have major economic impact

16th November 2018

The Motherwell Passenger Rail Corridor (MPRC), one of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (PRASA’s) largest rail projects, will have a major economic impact, with significant benefits, says... 


BRIDGE RESORATION
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals is involved in the restoration of bridges on the N17 and N14

Repair, maintenance vital for infrastructure life span

16th November 2018

Preventive maintenance and the timeous repair of infrastructure can save significant costs and extend the life of infrastructure, says specialised construction products supplier a.b.e. Construction... 


CONCRETE COGNITION
Concrete is extensively used in all civil and construction projects and sound concrete technology knowledge is important

Industry should use slowdown to train staff

16th November 2018

The construction industry should use recessions to train staff to gain a competitive edge when work volumes increase, says cement and concrete technical services provider The Concrete Institute’s... 


Construction industry depressed, but upturn expected

16th November 2018

South African thermoplastic valves supplier Astore Keymak depends on project and maintenance work, as the civil engineering and construction sector is depressed, says Astore Keymak compression... 


CHRIS CAMPBELL
We are in a position, as the private sector, to partner with government to develop and build infrastructure to a level that supports good service delivery

Industry body supports economic recovery plan

16th November 2018

Industry body Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) welcomes government’s focus on infrastructure development in support of economic recovery and job creation, as illustrated in Finance Minister... 


TEST BENCH
Brimis Engineering has procured a pressure relief valve test bench to service 90% of the installed pressure relief valves in the local market

Valve repair and refurbishment present vast opportunities

9th November 2018

The repair and refurbishment of critical valves present significant opportunities in the South African valve industry, says mechanical engineering company Brimis Engineering MD Andile Nqandela.... 


PROCESSING PLANT
BMG’s SAFi range of valves can be used in mining, energy, environmental, process plant, agriculture, and food and beverage applications

Demand increases for thermoplastic valves

9th November 2018

Demand for thermoplastic materials over conventional alloy metals has increased since engineering consumables and components distributor BMG was appointed exclusive distributor of UK-based... 


GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
Parker Hannifin Sales Company South Africa has identified the integration of electronics into its range of hydraulic and pneumatic valve products as a growth opportunity

Modernisation presents opportunities in industry

9th November 2018

Despite the challenges experienced in the South African fluid power valve market, international motion and control technologies manufacturer Parker Hannifin believes that there is opportunity for... 


LOCAL MANUFACTURE
Member companies of the South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association account for about 80% of the valves and actuators manufactured and/or assembled locally

Business confidence recovering amid looming challenges

9th November 2018

Business confidence in the local valve industry seems to be rising; however, some concerns remain, says South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association (Savama) chairperson Pamela du... 


SASOL STEAM SYSTEM
The steam system on the Sasol refinery is the main steam header which links the steam generation plant to the rest of the factory

Company extends life span of critical steam systems

9th November 2018

Professional services and project management company SNC-Lavalin completed a 40 bar high-pressure steam isolation valve replacement project last month for South African integrated chemicals company... 


VALVE STANDARD
The local valves industry needs to conform to a certain standard in terms of traceability

Lack of valve traceability hampers local industry

9th November 2018

The local valves industry has become extremely competitive, especially since there has been an influx of products that have no traceability, says industrial automation, valve and control supplier... 


United Valves Company GM Ruben van Loggerenberg

Valve companies upgraded to Level 1 BBBEE status

9th November 2018

Valve manufacturer Ainsworth Engineering and its sister company valve distributor United Valve Company (UVC) are under new ownership and have been upgraded to Level 1 broad-based black economic... 


ALL ACCESS Vermeer’s surface excavation machines can access areas of opencast mines where drilling and blasting cannot be done

Surface-mining opportunities lie in market-related commodities

26th October 2018

Johannesburg-based mining equipment distributor Vermeer Equipment Suppliers is starting to focus on certain market-related commodities and associated opencast mines to market its Surface Miner... 


QUICK SCAN
The Reutech Mining Movement and Surveying Radar is the fastest scanning real aperture radar capable of detecting submillimeter movement of up to 4 000 m away from the rock face

Reutech Mining plans to expand product range

26th October 2018

Mining technology and geotechnical slope-stability-monitoring radar systems supplier Reutech Mining plans to expand its product range in 2019, says executive manager Jan de Beer. The company... 


SMART DRILL RIG
The Epiroc Advanced Drilling Solutions division supplies surface drilling machines that are autonomous

Change management crucial for automation

26th October 2018

There is a need for effective change management in the opencast mining industry to assist clients in adapting to new technologies and technological capabilities, says equipment supplier Epiroc... 


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