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Tracy Hancock

Tracy Hancock

Tracy Hancock is Creamer Media Contributing Editor for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Tracy Hancock

FOCUSED APPROACH PMI held workshops for six months with stakeholders to create a construction-specific certification that did not replicate, but rather complemented, the existing qualifications available to the market

Certification launched successfully

27th May 2022

Professional project management association Project Management Institute (PMI) has introduced its first industry-specific solution tailored for construction professionals in the African market.... 


DANIEL PETROV
Everyone is looking to optimise their designs and find new methods that can reduce costs and add value, considering the globally depressed construction market

Versatile bolted column connections in demand

27th May 2022

Construction products and solutions specialist Peikko South Africa’s bolted column connections are helping to fast-track the development of a large residential project in Ferndale, Gauteng. The... 


Improvements to corrosion resistance of MSP’s Rocnet could yield new product

Improvements to corrosion resistance of MSP’s Rocnet could yield new product

22nd May 2022

Mining support systems manufacturer Mine Support Products (MSP) is working on an improved version of its Rocnet modular safety net that will offer better corrosion resistance for longer-term... 


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Cobalt development an exciting prospect

20th May 2022

While copper is still the main commodity driving reagent demand in Zambia, mining reagent manufacturer and supplier Axis House MD Justine Stubbs is also excited by the prospects presented by the... 


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Zambia’s amethysts, emeralds still tops, but mining could be better

20th May 2022

The state of Zambia’s amethyst and emerald mining sectors has improved after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in poor demand. However, the sectors continue to battle systemic... 


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OEM supporting sustainable Zambian mining

20th May 2022

As Zambian mines move to adopt more sustainable mining practices, the reduction of energy use, water consumption and carbon emissions – as per global mining trends – is a significant priority, says... 


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Refinery project makes headway in Zambia

20th May 2022

The ramp-up of the copper oxide and copper sulphide circuit at the Project Roan copper concentrator near Kitwe, in Zambia, was scheduled to start this month, according to diversified metal recovery... 


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Webinars provide free practical knowledge for engineers

13th May 2022

There is a growing need to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the minerals processing sector, with metallurgical engineering graduates quickly realising their lack of practical... 


Major gold producer orders AZMET Cyanide Reduction Process Technology

Major gold producer orders AZMET Cyanide Reduction Process Technology

8th May 2022

A major gold producer has placed the first order for the award-winning AZMET Cyanide Reduction Process Technology (AZ-CRP) developed by professional engineering design and project management... 


ADVANTAGEOUS TOOL Companies can determine the potential energy savings servo-hydraulics can realise for a specific machine by using an online energy calculator Baumüller introduced this year

Servo-hydraulic tech reduces energy needs

6th May 2022

As most machinery is manufactured overseas, there is not much local demand for servo-hydraulic technology, but “massive” energy savings can be achieved, says local industrial automation solutions... 


NIKHIL KAITWADE
Compared with other pump types available on the market, hydraulic gear pumps prices stay in an inexpensive range

Market expected to be worth $22.2M by 2030

6th May 2022

The South African hydraulic gear pumps market is expected to be worth $22.2-million by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 3.9% over the next eight years, says market research and... 


WATER RETRACT ACTUATOR 
The WRA250 was reintroduced to the South African automotive market in March this year

Actuator can contribute to growth of auto sector

6th May 2022

The Parker Water Retract Actuator (WRA250) can help the welding cell become an important contributor to the plant-wide adoption of lean best practices that support the goals of the South African... 


BIGGER AND BETTER
Kappa is working on custom projects which involve a 350 Series design for the handling of greater pressures and loads

Hydraulic cylinder manufacturer embarks on African roadshow

6th May 2022

Precision hydraulic cylinder specialist Kappa Engineering aims to navigate the African business environment through a series of roadshows this year to showcase its expertise to key mining... 


QUALITY CONTROL The Water Research Commission is working with several sanitation industry stakeholders to develop a mark scheme that would allow for local ISO 30500 accreditation and certification

Rethink of local waterborne sewage system unavoidable

29th April 2022

As a water-scarce country, a rethink of South Africa’s waterborne sewage system is inevitable, owing to the threat of climate change, with the country’s overall water security partially hinging on... 


HENNIE HANEKOM
Many wastewater treatment works have no capital to invest and struggle with high operating costs because of old equipment that fails regularly and needs replacing

Privately run Cape Town wastewater plants in good nick

29th April 2022

To improve the operating efficiency of its wastewater treatment works (WWTWs), South Africa needs to increase the number of plants operated by private companies, such as the Zandvliet WWTW in Cape... 


CATERING TO REMOTE COMMUNITIES
The NEWgenerator sanitation system provides effective sewage treatment where infrastructure is lacking

Local sanitation industry development funding, incentives needed

29th April 2022

Industry development funding and incentives by government for local manufacturers at the forefront of next-generation sanitation products, such as NEWgenerator sanitation system manufacturer WEC... 


MONITORING MATTERS
The welcomed resurrection of the Blue and Green Drop Certification programme will again give the country insight into the status of its municipal sewage plants

Act compliance lacking in municipalities

29th April 2022

Although the purpose and provisions of South Africa’s National Water Act, No 36 of 1998 and Water Services Act, No 108 of 1997 are prescribed, it is the observance and compliance with the... 


Powerstart hydraulic starter overcomes overseas quality concern challenge

Powerstart hydraulic starter overcomes overseas quality concern challenge

24th April 2022

Non-electric engine starting solutions company Powerworks has secured significant orders for its Powerstart hydraulic starter motors from overseas markets this year, despite the challenges faced by... 


problem investigation, problem solving, ethical behaviour, environmental issues

New SAIMC fund to empower local revolution

22nd April 2022

The Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Control (SAIMC) is establishing a skills trust fund to sponsor individuals in their studies and work experience so that they can step... 


LEADING THE WAY
UJ has positioned itself as a Fourth Industrial Revolution-focused university and has been appointed as the lead of the International Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Research Collaborative hub in South Africa

I-DAIR hub to boost digital health innovation locally

22nd April 2022

While South Africa is leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in Southern Africa, the level of technological advancement in the local medical sector is low, with only some innovation and... 


PROGRESSIVE
The mining industry has been eager to adopt 4IR technology

Mining leader in S Africa’s 4IR transformation

22nd April 2022

While the South African mining industry in many aspects is leading the country’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), the manufacturing sector is not as quick to adopt to new ways of working and the... 


KAVISHIN PATHER
The uptake of artificial intelligence in Africa has been slow, with the continent not only lagging the developed world but also the developing world

Africa is a ‘data desert’

22nd April 2022

Data scarcity and the lack of data scientists are the main challenges hindering the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa. “Africa is a data desert compared with the US and other... 


An image of the Elegen generator at the Italian Club Johannesburg

Italian Club chooses Bedfordview specialist to keep lights on

15th April 2022

The Italian Club Johannesburg, in Bedfordview, has invested about R1-million in the installation of a fully automated 275 kVA generator from privately-owned generator specialist Elegen to power its... 


SIZE MATTERS
Incorrect sizing is the most common mistake made by companies when buying a generator

Generators still reliable, affordable option

15th April 2022

Generators will always be an option as long as standby power is needed in South Africa, says generator importer and distributor Smith Power Equipment national product and sales specialist Michele... 


Image of generators on site

Many manufacturers still without backup power

15th April 2022

Many local manufacturers still do not have backup power installed, while others lack adequate power solutions to effectively limit the production losses incurred during power outages or... 


PRIME PRODUCT
Power Technique is focused on supplying QES generators to mining, utilities and construction sectors, which require prime power

QES mobile generators ordered locally

15th April 2022

Air, power and flow solutions provider Atlas Copco Power Technique has received orders this year for its QES mobile, plug-and-play generators from local companies, mostly for standby power purposes... 


ECKART ZOLLNER Last year, Eskom had an energy availability factor of only 65%, with the situation not looking any better this year

Connection delays increasing demand for standby power

15th April 2022

As South Africa’s energy needs rebound on the back of improved economic activity, it is evident that standby power will be needed for the foreseeable future, as the connection of enough embedded... 


Brelko installing new Nip Guard at mines

Brelko installing new Nip Guard at mines

10th April 2022

The installation of the Nip Guard safety device from mining industry conveyor belt manufacturer and supplier Brelko Conveyor Products is under way at Southern African mining operations, following... 


RNE Series 8900 pump in demand in Canada, Zim platinum and gold sectors

RNE Series 8900 pump in demand in Canada, Zim platinum and gold sectors

27th March 2022

The high-head, 50 mm discharge, 55 kw Series 8900 pump from Gauteng pumps manufacturer RNE Pumps is gaining traction worldwide, says sales manager Mark Enell. Ideal for high-head and deeper sump... 


Improved raw material availability for Swagefast fasteners, installation equipment

Improved raw material availability for Swagefast fasteners, installation equipment

13th March 2022

Raw material availability is increasingly becoming less of an issue in the supply of fasteners and installation equipment manufactured by Gauteng-based fastening technology specialist Swagefast... 


Afromix AMX Agitators to contain 100% local content where viable

Afromix AMX Agitators to contain 100% local content where viable

27th February 2022

Mixing and pumping equipment manufacturer Afromix is committed to increasing the local content of its customisable AMX Agitator range, manufactured at its facility in Kariega, Eastern Cape, to 100%... 


Kama’s Sirenco 15D the only locally made 15 km long-range siren

Kama’s Sirenco 15D the only locally made 15 km long-range siren

13th February 2022

After being in production for more than 30 years, the 120 kg Sirenco 15D, an outdoor, weatherproof industrial siren, is currently the only locally produced siren with a range of up to 15 km. These... 


‘Zero harm’ mining approach drives demand for Fabchem's GDT100

‘Zero harm’ mining approach drives demand for Fabchem's GDT100

30th January 2022

Strata control solutions provider Fabchem Mining’s internationally patented grout detector, the GDT100, has been recognised by rock engineers as an important tool in the prevention of... 


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CSIR recognises researchers’ years of hard work

21st January 2022

The number of principal and chief researchers promoted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is an important key performance indicator for the council, indicating the... 


LTM Energy’s eSUMS tackles rising utility costs and climate change

LTM Energy’s eSUMS tackles rising utility costs and climate change

16th January 2022

Local energy services company LTM Energy recently introduced version five of its Enhanced Smart Utility Management System (eSUMS), helping companies not only reduce their utility costs but also... 


New HERO app gives tradespeople better tools to service customers

New HERO app gives tradespeople better tools to service customers

12th December 2021

South African technology company GetTOD has launched its reimagined HERO app for tradespeople, such as plumbers, handymen, locksmiths and electricians, empowering smaller operators to access a... 


LTM Energy CEO Dhevan Pillay

Eskom power transition lacking energy, says LTM Energy CEO

2nd December 2021

State-owned power utility Eskom, South Africa’s largest emitter of greenhouse gasses, is not adapting to change fast enough, as the world races to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 by... 


Alvi’s Drift supplies only viognier to SA grocery stores

Alvi’s Drift supplies only viognier to SA grocery stores

28th November 2021

Worcester-based family-owned winery Alvi’s Drift has found inspiration in proving the impossible is achievable, with its Signature Viognier the only such wine on local supermarket shelves and... 


Disease risk screening tool to be launched by Stellenbosch University startup BioCODE end-2022

Disease risk screening tool to be launched by Stellenbosch University startup BioCODE end-2022

14th November 2021

A locally manufactured rapid test that detects the inflammatory molecule Serum Amyloid A (SAA) in a drop of blood is scheduled to be launched at the end of next year by developer, Stellenbosch... 


Yoco’s South African designed Khumo assembled and packaged locally

Yoco’s South African designed Khumo assembled and packaged locally

31st October 2021

Khumo, the latest and smartest card machine from payments and software company Yoco, is a locally designed innovation, driven by software that was developed by the company’s largely South African... 


Sisi steps up game with women’s Basi Metaguard boot

Sisi steps up game with women’s Basi Metaguard boot

4th October 2021

With the launch of its Basi Metaguard boot scheduled for this month, women’s safety wear manufacturer Sisi Safety Wear will introduce the first locally produced women’s boot with a metaguard.... 


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