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Halima Frost

Halima Frost

Halima Frost is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Halima Frost

SAVING FOR THE FUTURE
Battery storage can become a substantial contributor to maximizing the efficacy of renewable energy

Research shows promise in decarbonisation drive

19th March 2021

The research of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) into accelerated decarbonisation scenarios for the South African power system confirms considerable opportunity to... 


ENERGY MAKER
The Nel Hydrogen proton exchange membrane  electrolyser allows for on site hydrogen generation from water

Hydrogen supplier fuels public transport

19th March 2021

Renewable-energy and hydrogen supply company Nel Hydrogen has installed a 2 MW proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser system at transport operator SunLine Transit’s premises in California, in... 


ZANELLE DALGLISH Our vision of sustainability is holistic and ecosystemic, as it covers all environmental, social and governance topics

Sustainability leader ramps up ESG strategy

19th March 2021

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric has begun to implement its new Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) programme for 2021 to 2025, in the hopes of significantly... 


PIN AND COLLAR
The Swagefast heavy industrial pin and collar range will now be supplied by BMG

Company secures distributor deal

5th March 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Swagefast fastening systems in Africa, including South Africa. “This means that BMG will have the capacity to... 


CORRIDOR CARRIER
Rail infrastructure throughout the North-South Corridor is making steady progress

Increase in feasibility studies bodes well for rail sector

5th March 2021

There has been a significant increase in commissioned feasibility studies over the past 18 months in terms of reviewing possible rail infrastructure interventions along the North–South Corridor,... 


ON TRACK
In order for South Africa to compete globally its rail and port infrastructure needs to be addressed

President addresses need for efficient rail and ports network

5th March 2021

South Africa’s ability to compete in global markets depends on the efficiency of its ports and rail network, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his State of the Nation address held in Cape Town last... 


SHINY PROSPECTS
The increased price of gold has detracted attention from the decrease in production figures

Gold sales are up, but production is declining

26th February 2021

In its ‘2020 Facts and Figures’ pocketbook, published last month, Minerals Council South Africa notes that despite a total increase in gold sales of 2% South Africa’s gold production figures... 


SETTING THE BAR
The Zahabu Safi project intends to build on recent successes achieved by donor-funded initiatives to export responsibly-produced gold to jewellery buyers globally

Webinar highlights aims for artisanal gold project

26th February 2021

Zahabu Safi project deputy chief of party Lazarre Potier highlighted the three key objectives of the project during a webinar held last month on ‘Exploring gold potential in the Democratic Republic... 


CURTAILING DAMAGES
Pan African Resources re-mines its tailing to decrease its environmental impact

Positive results after gold remains resilient

26th February 2021

The worth and resilience of gold has been proven, yet again, with midtier gold producer Pan African Resources reporting very strong results for the financial year ended in June 30, 2020 (FY20), and... 


SUM IT UP
The Sustainable Underground Mining future mine project sums up the aspirations of the mining sector in regards to sustainable mining

Positive progress at ‘mine of the future’

12th February 2021

Global automation company ABB says operators at the Sustainable Underground Mining (SUM) future mine project, have been able to make use of new remote technological systems implemented by the... 


GENERATING MOTIVATION
The Motivator mobile generator allows for on site power supply at a mine

Generator supplier completing two orders

12th February 2021

International power generator supplier Cummins has recently commissioned one mining site and is in the process of commissioning a further site where both system monitoring and control philosophies,... 


HELPING HAND
The  Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Control hopes its trust fund will drive change in education in the sector

Society drives initiatives to improve instrumentation sector

5th February 2021

The Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Control (SAIMC) has announced that its trust fund will be introduced to the instrumentation and control sector this year, which is... 


PRESSURE GAUGE
The pressure to move to a more technology orientated company has seen the introduction of the Internet of Things to its devices

New pressure gauge incorporates IoT tech

5th February 2021

Measuring instruments supplier Wika Instruments has aligned the global launch of its Bourdon tube pressure gauge, the company’s most advanced gauge to date, with its new business strategy. Although... 


R'E'MOTE
Being able to conduct health & safety e-audits on remote locations such as mines has gained popularity owing to the Covid-19 pandemic

Remote health and safety audits gaining traction

15th January 2021

The unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has fast-tracked technologies and methodologies across all sectors, especially those pertaining to mining health and safety regulations and... 


The capacity of classes for each course has been reduced, yet classes are offered more frequently

Pandemic heightens compliance awareness

15th January 2021

KBC Health & Safety has identified positives that arose during the Covid-19 pandemic, including a heightened awareness of the need for up-to-date safety, health and environmental (SHE)... 


GOOD LUCK 
The Grootegeluk mine has proven its mettle being Exxaro's most prominent mines

Proactive second half for coal giant

11th December 2020

Diversified miner Exxaro, one of South Africa’s leading coal and coking coal producers, tells Mining Weekly that three of its five coal investment projects started production in the second half of... 


LAID OUT
The products on offer thought the Locatisation Supermarket are available to view on an online portal available at the AIDC EC's website

Localisation supermarket to showcase products

4th December 2020

Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC EC) business development manager Hoosain Mahomed says the AIDC EC is embarking on Phase 2 of its localisation supermarket. The localisation... 


IN DEMAND The raise in demand for reliable detection systems aimed at tailing facilities has grown over the last few years owing to devastating faliures

Demand for reliable monitoring systems on the rise

20th November 2020

The demand for early-warning systems for tailings facilities and/or dams has increased exponentially, subsequent to the Vale incident, suggests geotechnical civil and mining instrumentation company... 


'GO' ZONE
The speed in which ozone treats water is up to 3 000 times faster than conventional chemical cleaning

Tech partnership brews beer from re-used water

13th November 2020

Local water technology company Xylem has partnered with Berlin water utility Berliner Wasserbetriebe and the Kompetenzzentrum Wasser Berlin (the Berlin Centre of Competence for Water) to produce... 


FILLING THE GAP
The parts manufactured by Vector Engineering for the filling line were reverse engineered to suit the requirements of the client

Manufacturer selected as parts supplier

13th November 2020

Subsequent to being shortlisted as a potential supplier of replacement parts, precision engineering company Vector Engineering has been selected as an official component assembly parts manufacturer... 


PRETTY PUMP
Verder offers bespoke food grade pumps to both the brewery and winery industries

Pumping with flavour for multiproduct lines

13th November 2020

Industrial equipment supplier Verder Group has recently redesigned the structure of its hygienic brands – this included rebranding and adding sanitary pump supplier JEC JR’s series of pumps to its... 


BALLSY UNIT
The FYH brand of ball bearing and spherical bearing units conforms to required standards for the South African bearing market

Bearings supplier awarded distributorship

6th November 2020

Bearing manufacturer and distributor ISO Bearings South Africa has launched a substantial marketing drive to announce its being a distributor of bearing manufacturer FYH Bearings in Southern and... 


LEARNING CURVE
The ability to re-look at the company's research and development strategy has been important to SKF during the Covid-19 pandemic

Shift in strategy to maximise offering

6th November 2020

Bearings manufacturer and distributor SKF held a virtual webinar last month to discuss the company’s three-pronged strategy shift to better meet client requirements.  “The strategy has encouraged... 


FULLY LOADED
The fibre-optic load-sensing bearings developed by SKF gather data such as load and stress on pumps and compressors at a distance

Fibre-optic tech monitors bearing parameters

6th November 2020

Bearing manufacturer and distributor SKF says its fibre-optic sensing technology used in its bearings to capture their working parameters, is “a world first”. The technology provides instant access... 


COMPREHENSIVELY CRAFTY 
The comprehensive range of Craft Bearings is now being distributed in South African and it's neighbouring countries

New bearing brand well received

6th November 2020

Bearings and accessories distributor Bearings International (BI) says the range from bearing manufacturer Craft Bearings has drawn a positive response across different sectors, with notable... 


Bearing mounting app simplifies installation

6th November 2020

Bearing manufacturer and distributor SKF has developed a new mobile application (app) that simplifies the task of mounting and replacing bearings. SKF’s Bearing Assist app, developed together with... 


GAINLY GRIP
The Grippaz glove offers better 'grip-ability' as well as more comfort for the user

Gloves on offer locally

23rd October 2020

Wholesale personal protective equipment (PPE) and industrial consumables supplier G.Fox has added the patented nitrile Grippaz gloves to its PPE portfolio in the second quarter of this year. The... 


HIGH STANDARDS Sapema insists that role-players in the PPE sector adhere to SABS and WHO standards

PPE standards drop during pandemic

23rd October 2020

The pandemic has brought about a conflict in standards whereby local and imported respirators align with requirements listed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), however, these requirements do... 


TANK TOP The Maxi range of tanks offers water storage capacity of up to 1.5Mℓ

Easy-to-assemble water storage tanks launched

16th October 2020

Steel products and related services company Structa Group recently launched the marketing drive for its new Circotank brand, which offers a range of rolled sectional steel tanks. Circotank is... 


FINANCIAL FILTER
The DBSA looks to offer a proactive infrastructure and financial based water reuse sub-programme as part of its national water programme

Proactive national water programme on the cards

16th October 2020

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), in partnership with various government departments, is addressing the country’s water woes with the development of a proactive national water... 


TANK TRACING
A data-driven approach will help optimise water use and its infrastructure suggest Royal HaskoningDHV

Data-driven approach for water approached

16th October 2020

The time to apply a data-driven approach to optimise water distribution in South Africa is now, says consultancy firm Royal HaskoningDHV advisory group director Bongani Dladla. “This could be the... 


SMART DETECTIVE
The Smart Ball water leak detection an assessment tool can be deployed without having to disrupt the flow within the system

Tech helps address nonrevenue water loss

16th October 2020

According to a rough consensus derived from its end customers and partners, about 38% of South Africa’s produced water is non-revenue water, but water technology company Xylem Water Solutions South... 


UPHILL BATTLE
One of the challenges faced during the project entailed an uphill installation which Zimile Consulting Engineers successfully completed without complications

Expansion set for completion

16th October 2020

Multidisciplinary consulting firm Zimile Consulting Engineers has announced that the expansion of the R14-million bulk water supply project in Underberg, for the Harry Gwala district municipality... 


IVAN DE SOUZA & SUNELL VAN DER WALT
Senior members of deugro's sales and business development team unpack the company's sucess in west Africa

Freight forwarder growing reach in West Africa

9th October 2020

Following the successful logistics for a mine in Sierra Leone, deugro, a highly-specialized expert in freight forwarding and an independent company of the deugro group,  intends to further expand... 


LEGITIMATE OPPORTUNITY 
While considered illegitimate trade, artisanal mining space is well organised and financially fruitful

Study paves way for engaging artisanal miners

9th October 2020

Environmental consulting firm Digby Wells Environmental Mali country manager Mamadou Dembele says a dearth of opportunities drives the artisanal mining sector in Mali, and in West Africa. He tells... 


GOING FOR GOLD
Nigeria's government looks to reignite flames under the mining investment banner to draw attention to its vast mineral and metal resources

Nigeria incentivises new mining investment

9th October 2020

Nigerian Mines and Steel Development Minister Olamilekan Adagbite highlighted the incentives being offered to investors in Nigeria’s mining sector during a webinar on Driving Investment in the... 


DIAMOND DECLINE
The decline on the Tongo diamond project is progressing well as is the fabrication of the diamond processing plant

Processing plant progressing well amid slowdown

9th October 2020

Despite Covid-19 having an adverse effect on the greenfield development of a mine and metallurgical plant, in Sierra Leone, local consulting firm METC Engineering director Dr Steve Cathey says the... 


TRIAL RUN
One of many sample plants set up in Mali has revealed the great potential the gold mining sector holds in the country

Company notes West African mining potential

9th October 2020

West Africa holds notable mining potential, with exploration and mining consulting services provider The MSA Group principal consultant Mike Robertson noting the company’s short- to medium-term... 


SAFE SUSPENSION
Being able to safely complete a task while suspended from a structure takes a specialised team which Skyriders offers

Maintenance work completed during lockdown

25th September 2020

A team of eight work-at-height specialists representing rope access company Skyriders has safely completed the cleaning and maintenance of two storage tanks at a petrochemicals producer, in... 


CLEAN SWEEP
Having clean clear directives allows professional body Working at Height to equip the sector with the correct tools for safe working protocols

Accreditations incorrectly processed cause distress – institute

25th September 2020

Although many working-at-height training providers claim to be accredited with the sector education and training authority (Seta), the professional body for Working at Height (IWH) warns that... 


HIGHER GRADE
Being able to do practical training at height is now possible with the structures erected at KBC's various training facilities

Structures assist in practical training

25th September 2020

Increased interest in the training of working-at-height personnel in eMalahleni, in Mpumalanga, and Rustenburg, in North West, has led to permanent scaffolding structures being erected at safety... 


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