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Dewatering needs proactive management
For surface mining operations, dewatering open pits is a critical component and proactive management should be prioritised to ensure cost effectiveness and maximum efficiencies, says equipment...
Rebuild gives water pump new life
The complete refurbishment of a trailer-mounted water pump has provided a cost-effective solution for a leading company in the petrochemical sector. Integrated Pump Rental provided the solution by...
Rapid dewatering enables exploratory drilling
Recently, a diesel driven pump set was used to rapidly dewater an openpit at an existing copper mine in northern Botswana. Using this high performance, high head pump set, 103-million litres of...
Innovate sewage pond dredging for sugar producer
The recent upgrading of sewerage facilities at an Eswatini sugar producer required more than the dredging of a sewage pond – but Integrated Pump Rentals was up to the demanding task. Cleaning of a...
Solutions address challenges from rains
Heavy rains in recent months have caused the water table to rise, which, in turn, has resulted in “unparalleled issues” for openpit and underground mining operations, with the ingress of water...
Submersible slurry pump outperforms competitors
A submersible slurry pump has demonstrated its competitive advantage over other products, thanks to the benefits of an innovative cooling jacket positioned between the outer casing and motor....
Bravo pump pushes out contenders in dense slurry work
Competitors are feeling the heat from the hard-working Grindex Bravo 600 submersible slurry pump, which has replaced under-performing products at two mine sites in Limpopo and North West provinces...
Pumps rental agency ready for dewatering demand
Equipment rental agency Integrated Pump Rental is well positioned to cater for the rise in urgent dewatering requirements, as a result of the rainy season and subsequent heavy downpours in South...
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Wine grape supply balances with demand in 2024 harvest season
The 2024 wine grape harvest has yielded 1.09-million tonnes from 87 848 ha, which is 7% lower than the prior harvest season, industry body Vinpro reports. Vinpro consultation services manager Dr...
Astral poultry division makes notable financial recovery in H1
JSE-listed integrated poultry producer Astral Foods has reported improved results for the six months ended March 31, on the back of its “reset, refocus and restart campaign” which was launched in...
Employment environment bleak, but there are opportunities for improvement
The 2024 ‘UASA South African Employment Report’ and second UASA/Bureau of Market Research (BMR) Employment Index paints a bleak picture of the country’s employment situation; however, there are...