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Khutso Maphatsoe

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Khutso Maphatsoe is a Creamer Media Reporter for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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Company’s project pipeline healthy despite Covid

9th April 2021

Despite Covid-19 presenting several challenges, mining advisory company Ukwazi has provided services for various mining projects over the past year. “We have completed projects at coal, platinum... 


Industry’s appetite for automation, digitisation to increase

9th April 2021

It is expected that the services sector will continue to grow rapidly after Covid-19, as a result of the mining industry’s increased appetite for automation, digitisation and “all things Industry... 


FIT FOR PURPOSE
Companies have the benefit of using an engineered product that provides quality infrastructure in an efficient timeframe

Modular units serve projects countrywide

9th April 2021

Prefabricated and modular buildings manufacturer Kwikspace has completed various mining civil infrastructure upgrades and has supplied buildings to over 40 mining clients in South Africa in the... 


SAFETY FIRST
The higher stock removal rate and unique cut of the ALLROUND tungsten carbide burrs reduce the vibration and noise during operation, which, in turn, improves operator comfort and safety

Manufacturer expands abrasive products range

2nd April 2021

German-owned abrasive products manufacturer PFERD South Africa is continuing with product line extensions for its coated and bonded abrasive products to meet market needs. This follows the... 


NEAT AND TIDY 
The tools are safely stored in a compact and sturdy case that can fit comfortably behind the seat of a vehicle

Toolkit caters for agriculture sector

2nd April 2021

Tools manufacturer Jonnesway’s customised Agri toolkit is a solution comprising tools that have been selected by farmers, for farmers. “The Jonnesway Agri toolkit has become a key offering under... 


LEVELLING THE PLAYING FIELD 
The purpose of the programme is to train artisans from any trade in advanced automation and digital skills

College introduces digital artisan training

2nd April 2021

In addition to the initial training of artisans, during which they are taught how to work with hand-held and power tools, artisan and mining skills training college Colliery Training College (CTC)... 


Dust control creates safer working conditions

2nd April 2021

Diamond tools and equipment manufacturer Diamond Products’ dust control attachments ensure that operators are no longer required to wear additional attachments or tools when using hand-held power... 


SUPPLY AND DEMAND
Rand-Air is supplying a gold-processing and refinery plant with three electric oil-free compressors on a long-term rental basis

Compressors are worth ‘their weight in gold’

12th March 2021

Rand-Air recently secured a repeat hire with a long-standing customer in the mining industry; when underground compressors were required, Rand-Air met the customer’s specific requirements, explains... 


Solar reduces reliance on grid, generators

12th March 2021

Solar energy equipment supplier Valsa Trading reports that the solar photovoltaic (PV) ground-mounted structures that it recently supplied to a large mine, in the Northern Cape, reduced the miner’s... 


THE RIGHT FIT HPE Africa believes that the series will be well suited to most medium-to large size construction, repair and demolition projects carried out by municipalities

Company launches HX Series excavators for various applications

5th March 2021

Construction equipment supplier HPE Africa has launched its HX Series excavators, which will be available in April nationwide. HPE Africa believes that the series will be well suited to most... 


ENERGIZED The energy density of LiFePO4 batteries is about 140 Wh/kg, or three times that of lead-acid batteries

Battery packs changing the market

5th March 2021

Lithium-iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery packs are “revolutionising” the market for electric industrial equipment, such as forklift trucks and cherry pickers in construction, says industrial... 


FRESH AND CLEAN All the water management measures implemented by ZAC will also ensure the protection of freshwater resources against pollution

Colliery installs filter press systems at processing plants

26th February 2021

Mining investment firm Menar will implement a programme comprising the installation of filter press systems at both of its Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) processing plants to maximise water... 


Project aims to transform HVAC-R sector

12th February 2021

The Bavarian State Ministry of the Environment and Consumer Protection, together with the Bavarian Environment Agency, has entered into bilateral cooperation with the Western Cape government in... 


Specialist installs humidifier at tobacco plant

12th February 2021

Humidification specialist Humidair, in collaboration with air conditioning contractor Fifty-two Engineering, completed a humidification project for a tobacco company in Edenvale, Gauteng at the end... 


Planned maintenance essential during pandemic

12th February 2021

With ventilation and filtration having become paramount in the prevention of Covid-19 infections, preventive maintenance for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has become... 


TOP NOTCH QUALITY 
Blue Chip Lubricants produces high-quality lubricants under strict production and quality-control measures set and monitored by Q8Oils

Partnership aids expansion into Southern Africa

5th February 2021

Global refining, manufacturing and marketing company Q8Oils – subsidiary of petroleum giant Kuwait Petroleum Corporation – is now a key competitor in the South African lubricants market, owing to... 


REACHING FOR THE SKY
The latest materials handling equipment will be in use, for example, narrow isle lift trucks stacking to 17 m high

Company makes a significant investment locally

5th February 2021

Lubricants manufacturer and distributor FUCHS Lubricants South Africa has invested more than R250-million in South Africa for the completion of the construction of a warehouse and office complex,... 


International standards lacking locally

5th February 2021

Lubricants distributor OILY SA’s offering is comparable to that of other major oil companies, such as oil industry company Shell, petroleum refining company Total and independent lubricants... 


Solutions provided for hazardous oil spills

5th February 2021

Spill response company Spill Tech offers customers an efficient way to manage hazardous spills and discharges. This includes an oil spill kit to deal with oil spills at fixed facilities, enabling a... 


TREADING CAREFULLY The manufacturing process is a continuous one and, therefore, sensitive to volume and excessive stoppages

Survey shows decline in local pipe market

22nd January 2021

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) has released the findings of a qualitative and quantitative pipe survey that shows a decline in infrastructure investment,... 


RECOVERY PLAN
Projects are being fast-tracked to bolster job creation and the economy

Projects can bolster local steel tubes and pipes industry

22nd January 2021

Steel industry association the Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa (STEASA) believes that the fast-tracking of the 50 strategic integrated projects and 12 special projects – announced in... 


Awareness grows for atmospheric bottled water

15th January 2021

Consumers being more cautious about the purification of drinking water has resulted in growing awareness of atmospheric water generation technology company Aqua Air Africa’s atmospheric bottled... 


DECISIONS, DECISIONS Big data is an output that is targeted at high level management, to enable plant managers to make company strategic decisions

Mixture of strategies will provide suitable water treatment solution

15th January 2021

A mixture of strategies will provide the best water treatment solution for a water-scarce country, such as South Africa, says global technology company ABB Energy Industries South Africa sales... 


HEALTHY COMPETITION South Africa has competition from India, which is increasing its supplies to China.

Stilted supply boosts price

4th December 2020

In the past year, the price of iron-ore has recovered quite well, mainly on the back of constrained supply in South America and the economic recovery in China, with the latter driving consumption,... 


DROP IN THE OCEAN
Covid-19 has had a small impact on the iron-ore market, with South Africa experiencing some disruption

Chinese steel industry could jeopardise project

4th December 2020

The Chinese steel industry is close to peaking, as it is expected to exceed one-billion tons in 2020; consequently, analysts predict that iron-ore consumption in China will plateau and decline,... 


COOLER CONDITIONS
Bulk air coolers reduce the working temperatures inside a mine, consequently enabling mineworkers to operate in better conditions and allowing for improved efficiencies

Bulk air coolers improving efficiencies and working conditions

20th November 2020

Thermal engineering solutions provider Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) recently supplied a field-erected bulk air cooler for a mine site in Burkina Faso, in addition, supplying the associated... 


Company designs, constructs ventilation and cooling systems for mines

Company designs, constructs ventilation and cooling systems for mines

20th November 2020

Specialist mine refrigeration and ventilation consultancy group Bluhm Burton Engineering (BBE) is fully committed to the underground mining project for De Beers’ Venetia diamond mine, in Limpopo.... 


MAINTAINING STANDARDS Mines failing to comply with the risk assessments may result in potential instances of non-compliance

Crime, health and safety concerns for mines

13th November 2020

Theft, as a consequence of mining equipment and machinery remaining idle for a long period, is an issue for operations on care and maintenance, says law firm ENSafrica mine and occupational health... 


TRYING TIMES 
Many mines that have been placed on care and maintenance will remain in that state for the foreseeable future

Pandemic pushes more mines into care and maintenance

13th November 2020

A downturn in the global demand for certain minerals, uncertain and cyclical commodity prices and the increasing costs of production have resulted in several mines and beneficiation operations... 


BLOWN AWAY 
The ALCO-blow rapid test looks like a torch or a baton with a fitted cone in the front

Declining demand breathes new life into breathalysers

6th November 2020

Covid-19 has resulted in reduced demand for breathalysers, as “clients immediately assumed that there would be significant danger for people using breathalysers because of the way the virus is... 


ALL DRIED UP 
In addition to absorbing spills from solid surfaces, the powder can also be used to contain oil spills in water

Powder a new solution for spills

6th November 2020

Strict health and safety regulations in the mining industry mean that any liquid spills in workshop areas or elsewhere need to be cleaned quickly and effectively. To cater for such spills, South... 


Software solutions to ensure health, safety at mines

6th November 2020

Business management consultant Decision Inc. has implemented health and safety software solutions at iron-ore and manganese mines in the Northern Cape, amongst others. The company offers their... 


Covid-19 measures hinder production

6th November 2020

Health and safety measures at Canyon Coal mines have changed drastically since the emergence of the pandemic, and this has had an impact on production, says Canyon Coal health, safety and... 


Expected e-commerce growth to stir demand for warehousing

30th October 2020

A local increase in online sales owing to the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to stir demand for warehousing in Africa, says architecture firm Paragon Group director Estelle Meiring. “Traditionally,... 


Maintenance management in mining is essential

23rd October 2020

With the lockdown causing severe restrictions for mining operations in South Africa, mining companies have had to revisit strategic planning and adjust objectives for the current financial year,... 


CONSISTENCY IS KEY
Achieving a reliable productive fleet that is optimally maintained and operated by competent high-performing people results in maximum efficiency

Predictive maintenance key for fleet management

23rd October 2020

The mining industry is trending towards the adoption of predictive maintenance, intelligent prognostics and the leveraging of the Industrial Internet of Things, all of which assist in improving... 


RAISING THE ROOF 
The company specialises in heavy industrial demolition and the rehabilitation of large, redundant sites

Covid-19 halts nonessential projects

23rd October 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic and its subsequent impact on industry have halted all non-essential projects. However, demolition contractor Jet Demolition contracts manager Kate Bester expects that projects... 


NO CHALLENGE IS TOO BIG Industry 4.0 is here to make manufacturing more efficient and also improve daily lives

Industry 4.0 adoption muted in South Africa

22nd May 2020

The adoption and impact of Industry 4.0 in South Africa is still relatively muted, compared to the rest of the world, with its biggest challenges being education, connectivity, and electricity and... 


BETHWEL OPIL Companies must ensure that staff are armed with the latest skills and knowledge, especially when considering how quickly cyber incidents evolve.

Covid-19 exposes businesses to risk of cyberattacks

22nd May 2020

Owing to the current Covid-19 lockdown, initiatives are being rolled out in many countries, and owing to interruption, many businesses believe that they may have to deal with an industrial control... 


Resilience paramount for Society 5.0 era

22nd May 2020

New strategies are necessary for socioeconomic inclusivity and sustainable development given the novelty of the era of Society 5.0 combined with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). In this era,... 


Company approves R3m budget for Artisan 4.0

22nd May 2020

The Colliery Training College (CTC) board has approved R3-million towards achieving its Artisan 4.0 vision by the end of 2020. Artisan 4.0 will enable an artisan to know about bearings, gearboxes... 


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