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Interroll makes modular conveyor platform for logistics

17th August 2018 Materials handling specialist Interroll has created its modular conveyor platform (MCP), with decentrally controlled RollerDrive drive technology, fit for use in environments as cold as -30 °C. Deep-freeze logistics can now benefit from an efficient, zero-pressure-accumulation material flow. The... →

Arafura starts geo work at Nolans

By: Esmarie Swanepoel 16th August 2018 Rare earths developer Arafura Resources has started a major geotechnical programme at its Nolans neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) project, in the Northern Territory, to assess the location for critical site infrastructure. The company on Thursday said that some 70 to 80 shallow pits will be... →

Affordable On-site Water Treatment with new SewTreat Build-Own-Operate Model

By: Creamer Media Reporter 13th August 2018 Local waste water treatment firm, SewTreat, announces the launch of the SewTreat Build-Own-Operate model. This model makes the installation and operation of an on-site waste water treatment solution more affordable for businesses of any size. SewTreat is now offering long-term, full-service... →

Thermaspray’s Plasma coatings solve a sticky situation

13th August 2018 The excellent release properties of Plasma non-stick coatings from Thermaspray render this surface coating technology ideal for a wide range of applications within industries such as food processing, printing and packaging, paper and pulp, tyre and rubber, and conveyor belt manufacturing. These... →

CVC®plus system for finishing mill to influence strip geometry

13th August 2018 ArcelorMittal Bremen will upgrade its hot strip mill with the aid of SMS group ArcelorMittal Bremen, Germany, has contracted SMS group www.sms-group.com to modernize its hot strip mill with the objective of improving hot strip tolerances. The upgrade will comprise the installation of a CVC®plus... →

Tribunal to pursue alleged price-fixing, collusion in R240m Eskom tender

By: Marleny Arnoldi 13th August 2018 The Competition Tribunal has refused an application to dismiss a complaint against companies accused of alleged price-fixing and tender collusion in a R240-million tender issued by State-owned power utility Eskom in March 2015. The tender was for the supply, installation and dismantling of... →

Galeforce growth for compressed air systems specialist - Integrated Air Solutions

10th August 2018 Integrated Air Solutions, an industry power house in the supply of turnkey air compressor solutions and services, is one of only a few OEM companies with the ability to locally customise compressors to OEM warranty. The Air Solutions team have decades of unrivalled experience in providing... →

Ultra-reliability of Hub Seals secures largest single order for SKF

10th August 2018 When a key OEM customer approached SKF for a high quality Hub Seal solution on their trailers, the CR Scotseal Hybrid, with its sealed for life hub arrangement and simplicity of fitment, met every required specification. The customer manufactures and supplies trailers to customers across the vast... →

Fibre optics punted for pipeline monitoring amid major spills in mining and other sectors

By: Nadine James 10th August 2018 Fibre optics were invented to carry huge amounts of voice data over long distances very efficiently, but advancements in optical technology have enabled the use of specialised fibre optic cables as sensors with the ability to measure parameters such as acoustic energy, temperature, strain, and... →

Company appoints resellers to install sealing systems

By: Jessica Oosthuizen 10th August 2018 Distributor and maintenance contractor Southern Africa Master Distributors (SAMD), which is the Africa representative for sealing solutions provider Beele Engineering, has trained and appointed resellers in key industries to install Beele Engineering products, says SAMD sales and marketing... →

Anticipated growth for solar furnace market

10th August 2018 The global solar furnace market is envisaged to leverage the opportunity created by the growing need to use solar energy as a cost-effective alternative to fossil fuel, owing to increasing prices. This is according to a report by market researcher and consulting services provider TMR Research,... →

New-configuration valve creates export potential

By: Halima Frost 10th August 2018 South African thermoplastic valves supplier Astore Keymak has placed an order for about 30 redesigned FK industrial butterfly valves (FK d90) from its Italy-based supplier Formatura Iniezione Polimeri (FIP) Valves, with first shipment expected later this year. The valves will be added to the... →

Kathu concentrated solar power project, South Africa

By: Sheila Barradas 10th August 2018 The salt melting process at the Kathu Solar Park plant has started. →

R12m solar PV plant to be installed at Liberty Midlands Mall

By: Nadine James 8th August 2018 Liberty Two Degrees (L2D), in partnership with Liberty Group, on Wednesday announced the first solar photovoltaic (PV) installation at the Liberty Midlands Mall, in Pietermaritzburg. This solar PV plant is being commissioned on the roof of the mall’s 22 000 m2 Phase 3 extension, which was... →

Preventing building fire incidents with fischer FireStop from Upat

8th August 2018 The fischer FireStop range aids in the compartmentalisation of fire, smoke, and toxic gases, ensuring the safety of building occupants and protecting properties in the event of any fire incidents. The fischer FireStop range, comprising of passive fire-prevention systems, is available exclusively... →

‘Solid’ safety: Vital Engineering’s solid forged handrails and stair tread nosing – safety assured for the local and pan-African mining sector

7th August 2018 Mining is a primary creator of wealth and employment, and, as such, places demands on the people and equipment employed this all-important sector. To keep mines operating efficiently, quick, safe access to areas such as minerals processing plants is essential. Founded in 1939, Vital Engineering... →

81 professionals appointed to help shape struggling municipalities’ infrastructure delivery

By: Marleny Arnoldi 6th August 2018 Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Zweli Mkhize on Monday announced the appointment, by his department, of 81 engineers and town planners to assist with infrastructure delivery in 55 struggling municipalities across South Africa. Through Cogta’s implementing agent,... →

High-speed door solutions from Maxiflex are cool!

6th August 2018 High-speed roll-up doors from Maxiflex are helping to maintain constant temperatures inside the cold storage and refrigeration areas of Makro Riversands and Makro Springfield located in Gauteng and Kwazulu-Natal (KZN) respectively. “Makro Riversands is a brand new store that opened its doors at... →

Equinox’s Brazil mine on track to pour gold before year-end

By: Marleny Arnoldi 3rd August 2018 Vancouver-based Equinox’s Aurizona gold mine, in Brazil, is on track to achieve year-end 2018 gold pour, with the overall project being 60% complete and plant construction being 51% complete at the end of June. Installation of semi-autogenous grinding and ball mills is under way and ore... →

Letšeng large diamond recoveries reach a record in H1

By: Marleny Arnoldi 3rd August 2018 LSE-listed Gem Diamonds continued to recover large diamonds during the first half of this year, with a record ten diamonds greater than 100 ct recovered, at its Letšeng mine, in Lesotho. Gem recovered another such diamond in July, which resulted in the highest number of more-than-100 ct... →

High-speed door solutions from Maxiflex are cool!

3rd August 2018 High-speed roll-up doors from Maxiflex are helping to maintain constant temperatures inside the cold storage and refrigeration areas of Makro Riversands and Makro Springfield located in Gauteng and Kwazulu-Natal (KZN) respectively. “Makro Riversands is a brand new store that opened its doors at... →

Number of female mineworkers gradually increasing as technology and conducive policies are introduced

By: Nadine James 3rd August 2018 The mining industry remains male dominated and much can still be done to address issues that specifically affect women. However, policies aimed at attracting, supporting and retaining women have led to a gradual, but steady increase in the number of women in core roles, as well as the industry in... →

Intelsat joins alliance developing specs for inflight connectivity

By: Natasha Odendaal 3rd August 2018 Integrated satellite solutions group Intelsat has become the latest member of the consortium Seamless Air Alliance to accelerate the development of standards to facilitate better, more seamless, inflight connectivity. The Seamless Air Alliance was formed earlier this year to develop... →

Nigeria oil refinery

3rd August 2018 Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote has arranged more than $4.5-billion in debt financing for his Nigerian oil refinery project. →

Nam Kong 3 hydropower plant, Laos

By: Sheila Barradas 3rd August 2018 Chaleun Sekong Energy Co is building a 54 MW greenfield hydropower plant, in Attapue. →

New graphite factory bolsters mining, foundry product offerings

By: Schalk Burger 2nd August 2018 A new graphite facility, Graphite Freezeline Solutions, was opened last month on industrial engineering firm Thos Begbie’s manufacturing campus, in Middelburg. It will reduce the time to manufacture products that include graphite components, especially for the mining and foundry industry, says... →

Solutions engender safety and reliability for chemical fasteners

2nd August 2018 Construction industry service and technology provider Hilti South Africa is offering two innovative technologies – the HIT-Z rod and advanced on-site testing – to ensure safety and reliability for chemical fasteners. Tasneem Bulbulia tells us more. →

Preventing building fire incidents with fischer FireStop from Upat

2nd August 2018 The fischer FireStop range aids in the prevention and suppression of the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases, ensuring the safety of building occupants and protecting properties in the event of any fire incidents. The fischer FireStop range, comprising both active and passive fire-prevention... →

Kirkland Lake chases higher FY target

By: Mariaan Webb 1st August 2018 A strong first-half performance from the Fosterville and Macassa mines has provided Toronto-based Kirkland Lake Gold with enough confidence to increase its consolidated full-year production guidance by 15 000 oz to more than 635 000 oz. The miner produced 312 329 oz in the first six months of... →

EPA backs plans to revive Paroo Station lead mine

By: Esmarie Swanepoel 1st August 2018 The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has backed plans to restart operations at the Paroo Station lead mine, near Wiluna. EPA chairperson Tom Hatton said the proposal from Rosslyn Hill Mining to expand the current mining operation by 400 ha and introduce new lead... →

AECOM offers architecture as part of its multi-disciplinary offering

By: Creamer Media Reporter 1st August 2018 Well-known as an integrated infrastructure delivery company in Africa, AECOM also offers architectural services, which is rapidly gaining traction on the continent, especially in East Africa. What differentiates AECOM from traditional architectural and design practices is that it is able to offer... →

McEwen achieves 45% increase in gold equivalent output in Q2

By: Simone Liedtke 31st July 2018 NYSE- and TSX-listed McEwen Mining increased its gold-equivalent ounce (GEO) production by 45% in the quarter ended June 30. All-in sustaining costs (AISC) per ounce decreased by 2% year-on-year. →

Fire engineering research and postgraduate programmes launched at Stellenbosch University

30th July 2018 Dr Richard Walls (Stellenbosch University) Stellenbosch University has established the Fire Engineering Research Unit (FireSUN) which is the first university research group focussed on fire safety in Africa. The team, located within the Department of Civil Engineering, will now be offering... →

Durability Underpins Choice Of Apex Strip Curtains By B.T. Enterprises

30th July 2018 Known for providing cutting edge technology, service and innovation to the local food industry, B.T. Enterprises has long recognised the advantages of using Apex General Purpose Strip Curtains at its facilities. Established in 1974 as a supplier of specialised food processing equipment, the... →

Crusader appoints Ausenco to aid in Borborema mine design

By: Marleny Arnoldi 30th July 2018 ASX- and Aim-listed Crusader Resources has appointed Ausenco do Brasil Engenharia to assist in completing and reviewing the final documentation required to submit the application for the installation licence for the company’s Borborema gold project, in Brazil. Ausenco will focus initially on... →

France, Mauritania order 60 6 x 6 Land Cruiser conversion kits from SA

By: Irma Venter 30th July 2018 South Africa has a new go-anywhere vehicle on the market. Pretoria-based 6 x 6 Africa has converted a standard Toyota Land Cruiser to a 6 x 6 vehicle – yes, with six wheels – to supply the local and export markets. →

Legrand’s multimedia cables

By: Creamer Media Reporter 30th July 2018 Legrand’s extensive range of cable and cable accessories encompasses multimedia cables, which are designed to fit easily into work areas and in spaces where technology-users need access to power and data connections. These cables are compatible with most desktop PC’s, laptops, monitors, scanners... →

DBSA awards R145m flagship contract to Motheo Construction Group

30th July 2018 The Motheo Construction Group has been awarded a R145 million contract by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) for bulk services at the Tembisa Extension 25 mega-project for the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. Located on former Old Mutual Land, the project has been allocated R160... →

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