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Accessing the growth potential of tailings retreatment and rehabilitation
Accessing the growth potential of tailings retreatment and rehabilitation
11th April 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

New research, developments in technology and advancements in equipment are unlocking significant growth opportunities in the extraction and treatment of tailings in South Africa. However, while... 


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Outlining the value of OEM parts
28th March 2024

The efficient operation of capital equipment is largely dependent on the quality of components and wear parts, says mining technology and original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Weir Minerals Africa.... 


Marnus Koorts, General Manager Pump Products at Weir Minerals Africa
Lifecycle approach with OEM parts for sustainable pumping solutions
8th March 2024

Capital equipment like pumps operate only as well as their components and wear parts allow, so it makes little sense to risk this performance by installing a replicated part. “Mining and other... 


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Large hydrocyclone cluster for gold project in West Africa
23rd February 2024

Weir Minerals Africa recently manufactured a 20-way cluster of Cavex 500 CVX hydrocyclones, specifically tailored to the classification and processing requirements of a gold project in West Africa.... 


Weir Minerals Africa
Weir Minerals Africa
23rd February 2024

Market leader in slurry handling equipment, Weir Minerals Africa, has an unrivalled installed base of its Warman centrifugal slurry pumps across Africa. The company offers a wide range of slurry... 


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Smarter mining key amid current market conditions
23rd February 2024 By: Tracy Hancock

Despite the boon of improved uranium demand, overall, depressed commodity prices and costly operating conditions are emphasising the need for Namibian mining companies to ensure that they mine a... 


Weir Minerals discusses evolution of African mining
Weir Minerals discusses evolution of African mining
6th February 2024 By: Tracy Hancock

Mining technology company Weir Minerals discusses how it expects the African mining industry to evolve in the context of positive disruption while attending this year’s Investing in African Mining... 


INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
Weir Minerals offers a large portfolio of products to customers for an integrated dewatering solution
Planning key to effective implementation
2nd February 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Planning and site-specific requirement evaluations can see comprehensive solutions deployed to assist mining operations to overcome significant challenges in water management that can disrupt... 


Lerato Ramanala, Product Manager Hydrocyclones at Weir Minerals Africa
Large 20-way Cavex® hydrocyclone cluster for gold project in West Africa
25th January 2024

Weir Minerals Africa recently manufactured a 20-way cluster of Cavex® 500 CVX hydrocyclones. This hydrocyclone delivers exceptional operational efficiencies, reduced wear and consistent... 


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Customised dewatering solutions for mines and quarries
13th December 2023

Dewatering solutions are essential to remove excess water from mines or quarries to allow operations to continue while safeguarding operators and maintaining productivity. Every operation’s... 


New study by Weir highlights big energy saving opportunity in mining
New study by Weir highlights big energy saving opportunity in mining
6th December 2023

The Weir Group PLC, a global mining technology leader, has completed a comprehensive study that highlights a significant opportunity to reduce energy use and emissions in comminution, the rock... 


Marnus Koorts, GM Pump Products at Weir Minerals Africa
Unlocking effective dewatering: Mastering fundamental solutions
2nd November 2023

With every mine or quarry site needing to evaluate dewatering requirements at some point, it is important to determine the exact nature of potential water problems to inform the design of a... 


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Support for mill circuit pumps
12th October 2023

Weir Minerals Africa says that technical support and selecting the correct mill circuit pump are critical to ensuring optimal performance of a mill circuit. The company asserts that its solutions... 


ENERGY SAVINGS
High pressure grinding roll technology enables mining operations to achieve energy savings that surpass a conventional approach
Flowsheet redefines beneficiation sustainability
6th October 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The mining industry is at a critical juncture, where sustainability and energy efficiency have become paramount. In pursuit of this, mining technology company Weir Minerals says its... 


Linatex is a natural rubber produced by a proprietary liquid phase compounding process
Weir Minerals' Linatex scores its century of service
2nd October 2023

It is now a full century that mines and industry have been relying on Linatex® rubber products from Weir Minerals to protect equipment from abrasion, impact and corrosion. “The remarkable qualities... 


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Integrated solutions help reduce costs and increase output
15th September 2023

Integrated solutions can be applied in various on-mine phases, from comminution to tailings, to help companies mine and process ore more cost effectively and sustainably. Weir Minerals Africa... 


Weir Minerals Warman mill circuit pump
Flexibility top of mind for manufacturer
15th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With shifting operational conditions, including changing ore grades and the persistent need for increased throughput , original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Weir Minerals’ pump products GM Marnus... 


Rubber lined mill circuit pumps handle large particle impacts and are more cost effective and easier to handle.
Keeping mill circuit pumps running: The key to efficient operations
7th September 2023

The requisite levels of support are critical to ensure optimal performance of a mill circuit, as is the correct selection of the mill circuit pump. Attention to both these aspects will facilitate... 


The Enduron HPGRs can crush material as small as 5mm to 8mm and requires significantly less water
Weir Minerals' integrated solutions deliver process improvements
7th August 2023

Taking in the full scope of factors within any mining challenge or context, integrated solutions are the best way to reduce operational costs and increase throughput – while maximising water... 


Pumping innovation underpins GEHO success
1st June 2023

The technical advancement of Weir Minerals’ GEHO® positive displacement pumps has ensured they play a key role in reducing mines’ environmental footprint. The GEHO® pump range is well known in... 


A game designed for miners
27th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

90s kids had Crash Bandicoot, Gen Z has Fortnite, and soccer enthusiasts have FIFA; in 2019 there is a game for everyone.  Now, with Pumped Up! Weir Minerals introduces a game for miners. There are... 


“What you need to know about dewatering tailings”
“What you need to know about dewatering tailings”
19th November 2019

With increased scrutiny and pressure to improve the management of tailings, it is more important than ever to look at different methods to improve this process. An important component of a... 


Locally manufactured wear lining for fine slurry
7th November 2019

A locally manufactured wear lining aims to provide improved wear performance to counter fine slurry abrasion. The uncured natural rubber compound is suitable for applications where hot bonding is... 


GEHO® pumps are the lifeblood of SIMEC mining’s operation in Whyalla, Australia
5th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

SIMEC mining produces iron ore concentrate for the Whyalla steelworks. It’s the GEHO® positive displacement pump’s responsibility to pump the slurry 67km from the plant to Whyalla, where it is then... 


Locally Manufactured Wear Lining For Fine Slurry Abrasion Applications
31st October 2019

Engineered to provide superior wear performance to counter fine slurry abrasion, Linacure® 40 is locally manufactured by Weir Minerals Africa. This uncured natural rubber compound is suitable for... 


Inside three common froth pumping challenges for mine operators
25th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

To counteract declining ore grades, more and more mine operators are investing in techniques to increase the minerals reclaimed from froth pumping. However, when these techniques are deployed... 


MARNUS KOORTS 
Weir Minerals Africa slurry pumps product manager
Supplier supports pumps through the life cycle of mine operation
13th September 2019

Mines need to partner with suppliers who can support pumps through the full life cycle of the mine. “As a market leader with more than 80 years of experience in providing slurry transportation... 


Weir wins record £100m order for Australian magnetite iron ore project
12th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Weir Group PLC (Weir), one of the world’s premium providers of highly engineered mining equipment and services, has been awarded a £100m order to provide industry-leading energy saving... 


Selecting a pump for a filter press
10th September 2019

The role of a filter press in recovering valuable saleable product is an important consideration for a mine operator. The high pressures associated with operating a filter press, however, may cause... 


Hudson makes first bulk shipment from Greenland mine
Hudson makes first bulk shipment from Greenland mine
22nd August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The first bulk shipment of anorthosite from the White Mountain mine, in Greenland, has been loaded and is on route to a port facility in Charleston, South Carolina, TSX-V-listed Hudson Resources... 


Locally manufactured hydrocyclone
13th August 2019

A locally manufactured tile-lined hydrocyclone features laminar spiral inlet geometry designed to deliver sharper separation, maximum capacity and longer wear life. The hydrocyclone is available in... 


Using specialised lifting tools for safer and easier maintenance
24th July 2019

There’s little doubt that mining is a high risk industry. Every day, workers on mine sites around the world face inherent risks. Weir Minerals takes this seriously, with safety at the heart of... 


Fit-for-purpose valves for longer lasting equipment
23rd July 2019

Abrasive and corrosive slurry can quickly wear out valves and lead to costly downtime. The use of products that are engineered for specific applications can reduce wear-and-tear and potentially... 


Weir Minerals’ turnkey solution increased grinding circuit capacity by 10%, delivering a payback in just 3 days
16th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

MATSA is a modern Spanish mining company based in the north of the Iberian Pyrite Belt, a mining district that has been active for more than 2,500 years. Weir Minerals has been working with MATSA... 


GLOBAL REACH 
There is a large installed base of Cavex hydrocyclones in copper applications across the globe
Supplier expands Cavex hydrocyclone footprint across Copperbelt
7th December 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Mining equipment supplier Weir Minerals Africa is expanding its Cavex hydrocyclones footprint across Africa with its two most recent orders of hydrocyclones to be installed in the Central African... 


HEAVY DUTY PUMPING
The horizontal and vertical Warman slurry pump range is specifically designed for heavy duty slurry applications such as the handling of tailings slurries
Thickened tailings solution testwork under way
23rd November 2018 By: Paige Müller

Process equipment and mine dewatering equipment supplier Weir Minerals Africa is performing tailings test work at a major South African platinum mine to develop a turnkey thickened tailings... 


Flexibility Reaps Rewards For Oem And Quarries
Flexibility Reaps Rewards For Oem And Quarries
4th April 2016

It is not only large blue-chip mining companies that are opting for a premium product and technical after-sales support from Weir Minerals Africa. Small mining operations in its sub-Saharan African... 


Local comminution equipment company expands its portfolio
4th October 2013

Local comminution equipment supplier Weir Minerals Africa [WMA] reports that it has expanded its product line with the introduction of the Enduron line of crushers, screens and feeders. The new... 


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