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Image of Lithium America's Thacker Pass project in the US
Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update
6th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A US federal judge has ruled that Native American tribes may join a lawsuit seeking to block the proposed Thacker Pass mine. 


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Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia
6th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Bannerman Resources has approved the start of a definitive feasibility study on the project. 


Fibertex geotiles
Supplier’s materials can contribute to secure railway structures
30th July 2021

Construction materials supplier Fibertex geotextiles are used to stabilise the foundations of railway structures, enabling them to withstand the dynamic loads of high speeds and great weights of... 


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Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
30th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Syrah Resources has reported that the project is ahead of schedule. 


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Los Filos gold mine expansion, Mexico – update
30th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Equinox Gold has reported that the union blockade at the Los Filos mine has been removed and access to the mine has been restored. 


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Salares Norte gold project, Chile – update
16th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A Chilean environmental regulator's probe into whether a group of endangered short-tailed chinchillas was harmed by attempts to move them so that Salares Norte can be built will likely be concluded... 


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New air purification technology helps combat Covid-19
9th July 2021

The importance of circulating purified air in closed, crowded spaces is a crucial part of minimising the spread of droplet- or air-borne diseases such as Covid-19 and tuberculosis. The World Health... 


Castle Gate to get new gym and offices
8th July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The 6 000 m2 mixed-use precinct Castle Gate Lifestyle Centre, in Pretoria, will get a Planet Fitness gym and 3 500 m2 of premium office space added to it at a cost of R150-million, property... 


Windfall gold project, Australia – update
Windfall gold project, Australia – update
25th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Osisko Mining has made a significant new high-grade gold discovery north of its Windfall gold project. 


Silica’s future depends on paradigm shift
4th June 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Silica sands' long-term economic growth and stability is reliant on being reimagined and introduced into new industies and nonconventional applications – the traditional usage of this commodity is... 


Windfall gold project, Canada
Windfall gold project, Canada
4th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has provided a robust base case assessment for developing the Windfall gold deposit. 


STRAIGHT FORWARD Local mining engineers like the tough, simple, local build because it is easier to service
New dryer range piques mining interest
28th May 2021 By: Darren Parker

The introduction of compressed-air equipment manufacturer Artic Driers International’s new SA Series heatless pressure swing air dryers has sparked significant interest in the South African mining... 


DECIDEDLY DESICCANT
Oxair supplies desiccant air dryers that can help combat condensation in pipelines and keep machinery running for longer
Air drying kit to maintain performance for mines
28th May 2021

Eliminating the build-up of moisture is an ongoing challenge in the mining and offshore sectors, where the harsh and hazardous environments make it daunting to maintain the integrity of key... 


Sustainability: South Africans needs a more sympathetic approach to the planet and their living environment
20th May 2021

The AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award is aimed at unearthing the best in South African architectural and design innovations that are specifically focused on addressing local and global... 


Maricunga lithium brine project, Chile – update
Maricunga lithium brine project, Chile – update
14th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Minera Salar Blanco is considering a partnership with Japanese conglomerate Mitsui & Co to further its Maricunga project. 


Innovations in ceramic ball valves
Innovations in ceramic ball valves
7th May 2021

Automatic and manual ceramic ball valves offer a cost-effective alternative to solenoid valves and provide better wear resistance. Various innovations mean that these valves are now suitable for a... 


Local dry scrubber reduces acrylic factory emissions
Local dry scrubber reduces acrylic factory emissions
7th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

A dry scrubber system designed, manufactured and installed by local environmental management engineering company Ecor Cleaning at acrylic sheet producer Röhm Africa's plant in Elandsfontein,... 


WATER WOES
The water treatment plant supplied by Clean TeQ Water will assist the Mongolian cola mine with its wastewater
Plant destined for coal mine
7th May 2021

Water solutions provider Clean TeQ Water, in March, announced that it had been awarded a contract to design, procure, deliver and install a BIONEX water treatment plant at a coal mine in inner... 


FILTRATION FIRST
The new range of filtration solutions from Metso Outotec are smart and sustainable
New mining filtration solutions launched
7th May 2021

Minerals and metals processing technology company Metso Outotec announced last month that it would be launching a comprehensive range of smart and sustainable filtration solutions to meet the needs... 


PIC acquires Deloitte building in Midrand to add to GEPF portfolio
6th May 2021 By: Donna Slater

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has concluded a purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the leasehold rights, which include the office building and letting enterprise, housing Deloitte as the... 


VALVE SHUT-OFF SYSTEM
This emergency system is hydraulically operated in case of a power failure. The hydraulic system was designed and manufactured by the BMG team in KZN
Solutions for all sectors provided in KZN
30th April 2021

Equipment supplier BMG’s regional service centre (RSC) in Riverhorse Valley, KwaZulu-Natal, plays a critical role in the province by providing engineering solutions – including hydraulics and... 


LOADED
The SK220XD-10 is loaded with features not usually found in 20 t machines
New excavator hits local shores
30th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Bell Equipment, which through its Southern African distribution network is the exclusive distributor of Japanese OEM Kobelco excavators in Southern Africa, has... 


INTELLIGENT MONITORING
Incorporating intelligent and services will assist a technician by providing in-depth information on a machine, in real-time, when a technician arrives on site
Tech integrated in maintenance services
30th April 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Filtration services provider Perfect Filtration is incorporating intelligent software technology and services into its filtration and preventive maintenance measures for hydraulic equipment.... 


Using innovative solutions to ensure a sustainable future
Using innovative solutions to ensure a sustainable future
22nd April 2021

With climate change on the rise and our planet’s finite resources in the spotlight, sustainability is an issue that should be on everyone’s mind. Finding ways to look after the Earth and solutions... 


SMOOTH FINISH
Tutomotive design and manufacture need the correct materials to meet stringent quality, acoustic, safety and environmental requirements
Quality materials optimise automotive performance
16th April 2021

Geosynthetic manufacturer and supplier Fibertex specialists work closely with automotive manufacturers to design solutions for vehicles, using lightweight materials for high performance, enhanced... 


Los Filos gold mine expansion, Mexico – update
Los Filos gold mine expansion, Mexico – update
16th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Bermejal underground mine – one of three planned expansion projects at the Los Filos mine – is under way. 


The building achieved an As-Built 6-Star Green Star-rating, which is the highest GBCSA sustainability accreditation
Managing green-building strategies during construction crucial for ratings
9th April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Constantly managing, monitoring and aligning construction costs against budget when implementing Green Star sustainable building-rating initiatives helps developers to achieve the objective... 


Parker set to unveil three aviation fuel safety innovations at new inter airport CONNECT event
7th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, will preview three aviation fuel safety products at inter airport CONNECT from 20–21 April 2021. To support airport industry... 


Know your water, listen to your water, filter your water
30th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JoJo has long had a reputation for quality, trust and credibility in the water tanks market. For over 40 years we have taken South Africa on a journey to harvest water, store water and to listen to... 


Safe and clean Chery makes remarkable innovation in vehicle purification in the “post-pandemic era”
26th March 2021

With the growing worry about the COVID-19, increasingly stringent measures on pandemic prevention and control are extending worldwide. Upon reiterations of the government of different countries,... 


BHEKA MAJOLA
Filter press technology has long been a well-proven mechanical dewatering strategy
Company developing filter press prototype
26th March 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Minerals processing company Multotec is in the final stages of developing a South African-manufactured filter press, Multotec Process Equipment MD Bheka Majola tells Engineering News & Mining... 


Agriculture seen as key just transition enabler in Mpumalanga, but arable land needs urgent safeguarding
Agriculture seen as key just transition enabler in Mpumalanga, but arable land needs urgent safeguarding
25th March 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Transitioning Mpumalanga’s coal-heavy economy to higher levels of agricultural output could help create new businesses and jobs and improve the long-term economic resilience of the province as... 


Turning the water you have into the water you want
Turning the water you have into the water you want
23rd March 2021

Local wastewater management company Waste Water Ability’s new membrane technology – vibratory shear enhanced processing (V-SEP) – has made it possible to filter streams containing suspended solids... 


Solutions ensure cleanliness standards are met
19th March 2021

Engineering components provider BMG’s fluid technology filtration solutions comprise a range of fluid power components and systems, which are supported by the team’s broad technical capabilities to... 


Cementing Their Position: Watericon Celebrates Project Completion
17th March 2021

Watericon, a South African-based water treatment solutions company, recently celebrated the implementation of another successful project, this time at one of the country’s leading cement producers... 


Vale starts up first of four tailings filtration plants
17th March 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Brazil major Vale has started operations at the tailings filtration plant of the Vargem Grande Complex, the first of four plants to be built in Minas Gerais at a cost of $2.3-billion. The start-up... 


Perfect Filtration offers turnkey lubrication management and preventative maintenance solutions
Preventative maintenance key to effective lubrication management
12th March 2021

Increasing prices, potential shortages and environmental concerns related to oil and oil-based products have led many industries to seek more cost-effective and sustainable solutions to lubrication... 


The Lac Knife graphite project, in Quebec.
Interest in critical minerals supply ‘never been this strong’, says Quebec graphite developer
9th March 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

There is a "renewed sense of enthusiasm" and a "new commitment" to move the Lac Knife graphite project, in Quebec, forward on a path to commercial production, says developer Focus Graphite. The... 


Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
5th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study has confirmed Balama as a project with low capital intensity and technical risk, but attractive returns. 


The TGM WEG G3 planetary gearbox range boasts bearings designed for over 100 000 hours of operation
Planetary gearboxes promise long-lasting, robust operation
19th February 2021

A line of planetary gearboxes, said to be among the world’s most robust, are designed to run for 10 years without needing a major service. The gearboxes have an output torque range from 400 kNm to... 


Concentrator plant at platinum mine under way
19th February 2021 By: Darren Parker

Engineering, design and project management company COENG is overseeing the engineering design, procurement and construction management of a three-million-tonne-a-year concentrator plan at platinum... 


LOW-CARBON COMMITMENTS 
Air Liquide confirms its commitment to the production of low-carbon hydrogen on an industrial scale and its ability to effectively deploy the related technological solutions
Hydrogen electrolyser installed in Canada
12th February 2021

Multinational industrial gases supplier Air Liquide has completed the construction of the world's largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser. 


Great engineering failures
12th February 2021 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

I don’t believe in climate change. I recently mentioned this to a young adult American woman (23 years old). She said, “Uh, huh”, but clearly thought I was wrong. I said to her, look, it’s like... 


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