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Kogi's Nigerian operations impacted by Covid-19 prevention measures
17th June 2020 By: Donna Slater

ASX-listed iron-ore miner Kogi Iron reports that, although no employees of its Nigeria-based subsidiary KCM Mining, its Nigeria-based Agbaja Cast Steel project or the greater Agbaja plateau... 


Concor paves the way for remote Botswana mine
17th June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Tackling the demanding conditions of Botswana’s Kalahari Desert, Concor Infrastructure is nearing completion of a 35 km access road for the Khoemacau Copper Silver Starter Project. Concor is also... 


A LONG ROAD AHEAD
Concrete roads have a relatively maintenance-free life of up to, and beyond, 30 years
Concrete solutions for rural roads
5th June 2020

With poor rural gravel roads causing horrific accidents, technical service provider The Concrete Institute (TCI) MD Bryan Perrie says there is substantial scope for more low-volume concrete roads... 


WATER WORKS 
Benoni’s Northmead elevated water reservoir is the largest elevated type in Gauteng and one of the biggest in South Africa
Company supplies products for new Gauteng reservoirs
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

A variety of products supplied by construction products specialist a.b.e. Construction Chemicals are being used for several new major water reservoir projects currently under construction in Gauteng. 


Aspasa director Nico Pienaar
Miners learning lessons from global Covid-19 experiences
12th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Information gathered from across the globe is paving the way for South Africa’s surface mines to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 disease in the workplace and mitigate its effects during and... 


Post Covid-19 unity is required
6th May 2020

With businesses across the globe entering uncertain times amid the Covid-19 pandemic, it is vital that industry sectors stand together and rebuild in a structured and sustainable way. Planning is... 


a.b.e. products widely used for waterproofing in KZN
29th April 2020

Products supplied by a.b.e. Construction Chemicals – part of the Chryso Southern Africa Group - were used for the waterproofing of several new projects in KZN. Rafique Hoosen, Technical Sales... 


What material can the MB-HDS shafts screener process? Let’s have a look at construction sites around the world
1st April 2020

The new MB-HDS shafts screener is versatile, enabling you to process a wide range of different materials directly on site without additional costs. 


Concrete Low-Volume Roads Economic And Safe Option For Rural Areas
Concrete Low-Volume Roads Economic And Safe Option For Rural Areas
23rd March 2020

With poor rural gravel roads causing horrific accidents, The Concrete Institute (TCI) feels there is substantial scope for more low-volume concrete roads to increase road safety in South Africa.... 


Pilot Crushtec positions compact Metso range for African applications
Pilot Crushtec positions compact Metso range for African applications
12th March 2020

Mining and quarrying equipment company Pilot Crushtec has introduced a range of mobile and compact equipment into the market, which will help it to diversify its customer base and meet requirements... 


Metso's Nordtrack™ mobile crushing and screening offering received well by customers
Metso's Nordtrack™ mobile crushing and screening offering received well by customers
9th March 2020

Nordtrack™ crushing and screening product range for the aggregates industry, specifically targeting the general contractors, was launched in October 2019. The new Nordtrack offering consists of 19... 


Tamara Qwatekana
Exxaro appoints first-ever female mining manager
6th March 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Diversified miner Exxaro Resources has appointed Tamara Qwatekana as the company’s first ever female mining manager. She will be based at Exxaro’s digital connected mine in Belfast, Mpumalanga. 


MOBILE JAW CRUSHER
The compact, mobile jaw crushers in the range are suited to contract mining and small to medium-sized operations
Pilot Crushtec launches compact mobile crushing, screening equipment from Metso
6th March 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Mining and quarrying equipment specialist Pilot Crushtec launched a new range from mining equipment manufacturer Metso’s mobile and compact crushing and screening equipment last month that is well... 


Aspasa director Nico Pienaar
Aspasa reiterates call to members to report illegal mining activity
26th February 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Representative association, the Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa (Aspasa), is working closely with its members and authorities to identify and clamp down on illegal... 


Traffic management planning requirements
Traffic management planning requirements
11th February 2020

Best practices in health and safety are not competitive advantages and should be shared cross the mining industry wherever it can lead to improvements and prevent injuries and sickness on our... 


Afrisam Urban Quarry And Plant Define Good Neighbourliness
Afrisam Urban Quarry And Plant Define Good Neighbourliness
4th February 2020

Increasingly hemmed in by urban development, AfriSam’s Jukskei quarry and readymix plant have been applying ever more stringent controls and standards to remain a friendly neighbour. When the... 


CHALLENGING TIMES 
Smaller mines with turnovers of between R2-million and R150-million are challenged in meeting housing demands by their financial position
Mines required to provide suitable housing for mineworkers
31st January 2020

Surface mining industry body Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of South Africa (Aspasa) has called for further engagement with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) following... 


Metso plans to centralize its warehouse operations in Europe
20th January 2020

As part of its global distribution and logistics footprint development, Metso is initiating consultations to evaluate the potential centralization of its warehousing operations in Europe. “Our... 


Innovations for the aggregates industry
16th January 2020

New technologies for the aggregates industry are to be showcased at the US construction trade show CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020, to be held in Las Vegas. The exhibits by Metso will focus on the needs of... 


Metso to introduce its latest innovations for the aggregates industry at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020
Metso to introduce its latest innovations for the aggregates industry at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020
8th January 2020

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020, Metso will showcase its latest innovations and field-proven technologies for the aggregates industry, with solutions designed especially for the show.  “In the world of... 


AfriSam showcases urban quarry amid focus on quality
AfriSam showcases urban quarry amid focus on quality
21st November 2019

Cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates company AfriSam is focusing on providing high-level, responsive services and high-quality products to its clients as it weathers the sustained doldrums the... 


Online Auction of Metal Foundry and Equipment
Online Auction of Metal Foundry and Equipment
15th November 2019

GoIndustry DoveBid has two unique sales coming up on 21 November 2019, including a business rescue sale of a complete chrome spiral plant and an online auction of a foundry plant and equipment. For... 


AFRISAM READY-MIX PLANT
The ready-mix batch plant has significant process controls to ensure that the correct ingredients and additives are mixed and loaded for clients
AfriSam prioritising quality amid tough times for construction sector
15th November 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates company AfriSam is focusing on producing high-quality cements, concretes and aggregates, as well as offering timely, reliable service to clients, amid... 


Company expands production footprint, manufacturing capabilities
15th November 2019

Mining equipment manufacturer and supplier Metso announced in a press statement that it has expanded its global production footprint in its minerals consumables business area, after reviewing its... 


The CHRYSO®Plast Omega range of new generation plasticisers for the readymix concrete market
The CHRYSO®Plast Omega range of new generation plasticisers for the readymix concrete market
11th November 2019

An innovative range of plasticisers - the CHRYSO®Plast Omega range is specifically engineered to assist readymix producers to meet their customers’ precise requirements by enabling them to offer a... 


Metso to deliver freeze-proofed crushing and screening plants to Antarctica – operating temperature as low as -40 °C
Metso to deliver freeze-proofed crushing and screening plants to Antarctica – operating temperature as low as -40 °C
5th November 2019

Metso is delivering three Lokotrack® crushing and screening plants retrofitted for extreme cold for the reconstruction of the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) McMurdo research station in... 


Bulk commodities boost Afrimat’s interim profit
31st October 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed industrial minerals and construction materials group Afrimat achieved a 56.9% year-on-year increase in operating profit to R318-million for the six months ended August 31. CEO Andries... 


LafargeHolcim optimistic about 2020 building industry
25th October 2019 By: Reuters

LafargeHolcim expects the construction industry to remain buoyant next yeardespite the downturn dragging on other sectors of the global economy. The outlook for 2020 remained good despite problems... 


Greater options for mobile crushing and screening
24th October 2019

A new mobile crushing and screening product range has been launched. The range includes 19 products designed to meet the requirements of general contractors in particular. The product selection... 


NEW CRUSHING SOLUTION
McCloskey's portable C2 cone crushers provide secondary crushing solutions for operators requiring performance rates of up to 300 t/h
New equipment peaks client interest
4th October 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Earthmoving equipment supplier HPE Africa foresees significant demand for the four new high-performance mobile cone crushers, with improved cone chambers, added to its range of McCloskey crushing... 


MODULAR IS SMART A modular solution enables companies to design a plant using components specific to their needs and site specifications, and add components as their needs evolve
Modular plants a solution in depressed economy
4th October 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Mines and quarries are conservative with regard to capital expenditure on crushing and screening equipment amid the current depressed economic climate, but there are gaps in the market where the... 


Metso wins an order to deliver a steel recycling plant to Tata Steel in India
26th September 2019

Metso has been awarded with an order to deliver a Texas Shredder™ PS for Tata Steel’s upcoming steel scrap recycling plant. The order marks the first steel scrap shredding facility in India. Tata... 


Important concrete training for experienced construction personnel
Important concrete training for experienced construction personnel
13th September 2019

The Concrete Institute’s School of Concrete Technology will present one of its most important training courses for experienced construction personnel in Midrand, Cape Town and Durban in October and... 


PPC restructuring to position group to take advantage of future growth
29th August 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

As efforts to stabilise the performance of its core operations continue, JSE-listed cement company PPC on Thursday said the restructuring of the group would position the business to take advantage... 


ANDREW PRATLEY
The company’s focus will be on research and development and exploring new markets
Pratley looking to grow exports into rest of Africa
23rd August 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial products and adhesives manufacturer Pratley has realised sustained demand for its products during difficult economic times and is exploring growing its exports, says Pratley manager... 


Metso to close Isithebe foundry
21st August 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global industrial company Metso has decided to close down its foundry operation, in Isithebe, KwaZulu-Natal, by the end of September. The company in June announced that it had started considering... 


CONTROL FREAK Metso's flow control business will be fully operational by the second quarter of next year
New ventures to boost flow offerings
9th August 2019 By: Halima Frost

The combination of Metso’s minerals business with technology company Outotec and the creation of an independent listed company for Metso’s flow control business, which was announced last month, is... 


Apex BI helps MiX Telematics track its IoT expenditure
Apex BI helps MiX Telematics track its IoT expenditure
5th August 2019

MiX Telematics Africa and Apex BI are together demonstrating how it is possible to manage an ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT) environment. The IoT sector is much hyped. but few realise that... 


UK sand washing technology used to great effect in South Africa
2nd August 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South African construction materials producer Ground Breakers is using UK-based CDE’s Combo all-in-one wet processing and water recycling system to enhance the quality of its products, while... 


Range of crushing and screening equipment available
1st August 2019

A range of crushing and screening equipment designed for use in demanding conditions, offers high output, durability and extended service life. The S-Series and R-Series screeners from McCloskey... 


Aspasa calls for more oversight, increased awareness of legislation
31st July 2019 By: Nadine James

The sand industry, while subject to the Mining and Petroleum Resources Development Act, is still suffering from a lack of “control” or oversight, Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of South... 


What’s next for personalisation in business travel?
What’s next for personalisation in business travel?
26th July 2019

Oz Desai, Corporate Traveller General Manager Creating the perfect travel itinerary demands personalisation. Simply using a traveller’s first name in the subject line of a generic e-mail campaign... 


Automation of business processes to change expectations and services
12th July 2019 By: Schalk Burger

New methods of rapidly and accurately delivering services using robotic process automation (RPA) is driving a shift in the expectations of end-users and, similar to other automation innovations,... 


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