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Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Theresa Bhowan-Rajah is a Creamer Media Reporter for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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By Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

FARE WELL
PGM mines were considered essential services during the Covid-19 lockdown and were able to ramp up to 50% of capacity according to regulation 11K promulgated in April, 2020

PGMs faring well during pandemic

5th February 2021

While Covid-19 continues to pose challenges for several industries, the mining industry, specifically platinum group metal (PGM) mines, has been somewhat less affected. Mining advisory company... 


POWER HOUSE 
The hydrogen plant will supply Anglo American with hydrogen to fuel its “revolutionary” fuel cell electric vehicle haul truck

Hydrogen plant to power truck

5th February 2021

Energy transition leader ENGIE has contracted Pretoria-based engineering firm Thermtron Scientific to provide balance of plant services for the on-site hydrogen plant of the Mogalakwena mine, in... 


GEOFF NÖLTING 
kdowns both domestically and abroad would likely hamper any meaningful recovery in the sector in the short to medium term

Mining production fell in November

5th February 2021

As a consequence of renewed lockdown regulations in key trading partner countries, domestic mining production took a nosedive in November as it dropped by 11.6% year-on-year (y/y). This likely... 


TEAM WORK
Uniconfort has a turnkey solution that combines steam with biomass boilers and turbines

Business relationship mutually beneficial

29th January 2021

The international partnership between sawmill technology supplier Newsaw and Italy-based biomass boilers and heating solutions provider Uniconfort has resulted in power solutions, power... 


TEENY TINY SPACES
Drones have good lighting and high-resolution imaging technology that can take accurate images of the environment within a boiler

Drone tech allows for expansion

29th January 2021

With technology advancement in the drone industry and drone access expanding from military to commercial use, rope access specialists Skyriders found that drones could be successfully used in the... 


STIR THE MIXING POT
The XT gearbox is a unique gearing system that has a twin-shaft mixer instead of a single-shaft mixer

Mixer successfully increases plant efficiency

22nd January 2021

German drive technology manufacturer SEW Eurodrive provided its services and gearboxes for a mixer replacement which was fabricated by family-owned feed milling original equipment manufacturer... 


A GREAT START
The TASEZ project is in the construction phase and has been broken down into a number of work streams

TASEZ on track, boosts enterprise involvement

11th December 2020

Despite the challenges for projects throughout the year, including Covid-19, the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) remains within its timeline and budget. “The project is in the... 


OCKERT BARRY
Having many key suppliers within the TASEZ, in such close proximity to the FMCSA assembly plant, will be instrumental in enhancing and improving efficiency

TASEZ a ground-breaking initiative for industry

11th December 2020

The development of the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) represents a ground-breaking initiative as it aims to create Africa’s first automotive city, with direct economic benefit to... 


LOUIS LABUSCHAGNE 
The relationship between COENG and Amplats started about four years ago

Consulting engineers boost project portfolio

27th November 2020

Platinum producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) has appointed engineering, design and project management company COENG Consulting and Construction Engineers to provide ad hoc professional... 


SAFE KEEPING 
Strata ERCs safeguard mineworkers if they get trapped underground or if the air-quality in the mine is compromised

Safe, custom-made ERCs increase safety

27th November 2020

Increased scrutiny on mine safety and targets for zero harm have ensured that emergency refuge chambers (ERC) have become vital to mining operations, and mining safety solutions provider Strata... 


HELPING HAND
Kenmare donated personal protective equipment and hand sanitisation kits to community health facilities close to the Moma mine

More communities to benefit from Moma mine following plant relocation

27th November 2020

Through constant involvement in and development of its surrounding communities, titanium minerals producer Kenmare Resources notes that its increased ilmenite production, and the subsequent effect... 


HUGO BOTHA
Digitisation is not the future – it is here already

More 4IR integration needed from mining

27th November 2020

The advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has had a significant impact on all facets of society, but international investment company StratisQ Group notes that the mining industry needs... 


MANGANESE EXPERTISE 
Through services to manganese mines in the Northern Cape, Minrom has identified pitfalls and bottlenecks that occur during the exploitation of resources during mining programmes

Manganese expertise boosts service to mines

27th November 2020

Geological service provider Minrom states that its dedicated team of geologists, with years of manganese mining expertise, can provide crucial decision-making services for manganese mines in the... 


CHRISTIAAN BOTHMA 
While commodity demand beyond Covid-19 remains uncertain, he highlights a few observations in terms of copper and iron-ore

Iron-ore, copper doing well amid pandemic

27th November 2020

Covid-19 negatively impacted the demand for all industrial commodities, but not all markets were impacted equally, explains investment management provider Sanlam Private Wealth. Commodities on... 


JONATHAN VEERAN
There will always be investor interest where there is a demand

Reducing regulatory burden remains critical

27th November 2020

When comparing the legislative environments of different mining regimes on the African continent, law firm Webber Wentzel notes that the two highest ranked countries in terms of the 2019 Fraser... 


FRANCOIS SANTOS 
Capturing and sustaining a competitive advantage will require embracing a shared value agenda

Procurement boosts local economy

27th November 2020

With low economic growth and high unemployment, South Africa’s economy is under intense pressure. Management consultancy Kearney’s research indicates that particularly mining and mining-related... 


SIAN THURTELL
Since Covid-19, more clients have adopted our computer-based training programmes

Site training continues online during pandemic

27th November 2020

The onset of Covid-19 resulted in many companies moving aspects of their operations to online and virtual platforms, and contractor and management solutions provider KBC Health & Safety has made... 


A THOROUGH JOB
Creating a preventive maintenance plan at regular intervals, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, is of great importance

Preventive measures vital for ‘new normal’ commercial operations

13th November 2020

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, facilities management service provider Facilities Management (FM) Solutions points out that companies need to create a preventive maintenance plan for the... 


PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Preventive maintenance usually starts with non-destructive testing, often through visual inspections, ultrasonic wall-thickness testing or x-ray testing

Preventive maintenance an active solution

13th November 2020

In large operating plants, whether power generation, or petrochemicals, rope access specialists Skyriders strongly recommends that clients carry out preventive, rather than reactive, maintenance.... 


RIENZI KNIFE GATE 
DLM is a strong competitor in the valve industry, having built strong relationships with customers and suppliers

Pandemic effects still felt in valves industry

6th November 2020

Industrial equipment supplier Dupleix Liquid Meters (DLM) believes that the national lockdown has placed a strain across countless industries and feels that there is a long road ahead before things... 


SLOW AND STEADY 
During the national lockdown, imports, and overall logistics operations, came to a halt with an assembly delay of between 12 weeks and 30 weeks

Lack of local OEMs hinders valve industry

6th November 2020

The lack of local original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) has led to a low availability of valve components and spares – particularly during the Covid-19 period – which has, consequently, resulted... 


SANDY MAJATLADI
The role of the NFTN is to endorse a competitive market within South African foundries

Industry body promotes support interventions for local foundries

6th November 2020

Industry support provider the National Foundry Technology Network (NFTN) is promoting pressure-equipment-directive support interventions in the local foundry industry and these interventions are in... 


JONATHAN VEERAN 
Hinderances have arisen from the pandemic, the primary hinderance being that timelines have been pushed back

Covid-19 mining regulations affect exploration

16th October 2020

While there were no exploration-specific regulatory changes because of Covid-19, the regulations applied to the mining industry ultimately affected exploration projects. 


DIG DEEP 
Geogroup rigs range from being able to drill 200 m holes to 2 000 m holes

Service provider returns to exploration

16th October 2020

With an existing and substantial fleet of exploration drill rigs, geotechnical service specialist Geogroup intends to get back to the exploration space. “Geomech Africa, a subsidiary company of... 


AI analytics give greater insight into exploration

16th October 2020

Geospatial analytics specialist Descartes Labs offers a unique and powerful analytics platform that provides its clients with a wide range of geospatial and non-geospatial data for visualisation... 


TEAMWORK
Thos Begbie has adapted operations to use virtual platforms to conduct meetings, inspections and webinars

Company meets demands amid pandemic challenges

5th October 2020

Foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie has received multiple orders to manufacture components for the pyrometallurgical industry. The company continues to manufacture copper components for... 


HIGH ROLLER
NDT comprises a number of techniques that enables Skyriders to evaluate and test the integrity of a structure, component or system

NDT viable in volatile environments

2nd October 2020

Rope access specialist Skyriders provides non-destructive testing (NDT) for a large petrochemicals producer in South Africa. “NDT comprises a number of techniques that enable us to evaluate and... 


GOOD AS NEW
SANY has sold a significant number of machines during the lockdown period and have very few pieces of used equipment on hand

Used equipment gaining traction

25th September 2020

Earthmoving equipment supplier Goscor Earthmoving, an accredited dealer of heavy equipment manufacturer SANY equipment, has noted an increase in the popularity of used materials-handling equipment... 


EASY MOVING
The Tellap pallet-free bulk bags have been developed for the packaging and transporting of dry, loose semi-bulk products, including high-value minerals

Pallet-free logistics rising slowly but steadily

25th September 2020

As society at large becomes more aware of the environmental concerns of using traditional wooden pallets, pallet-free bulk bags manufacturer Tellap tells Mining Weekly that it has observed a trend... 


POWER HOUSE
CHASE Technologies is developing a standby power system that will be powered by LiFePO4 batteries

Li-ion developments driving standby power system

25th September 2020

With the increasing demand and overall benefits of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, industrial Li-ion battery supplier CHASE Technologies is developing a standby power system. 


FLY-AWAYS
With low-pressure misting solutions, water droplets dampen the dust and limit its volatility

Low-pressure mist solution effectively mitigates dust

11th September 2020

To mitigate fugitive dust emissions at mining operations, environmental solutions company I-CAT offers end-to-end integrated dust-management solutions that comply with all relevant industry... 


PHOSPHATE SPECIALISED
Axis House has launched an extension to its phosphate range to include defoamer and decadmiation products

New reagent increases recovery of phosphate

4th September 2020

Chemical reagents supplier and distributor Axis House has launched an extension to its phosphate range to include defoamer and decadmiation products in addition to the existing Rinkalore collector... 


RENEWING ENERGY 
Renewable energy is fast becoming more affordable

Regulations, pricing a challenge for local LNG uptake

28th August 2020

Despite there being vast benefits to using liquefied natural gas (LNG) locally, natural gas producer Renergen tells Engineering News that regulations and pricing are impeding the growth of the LNG... 


NIRVAN BRIJLAL 
The economic and environmental benefits of LPG emphasises its role as a key player in the local energy mix

LPG upcoming in SA’s energy mix

28th August 2020

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has an important role to play in the complete energy mix of South Africa – it is a clean-burning, sustainable and portable fuel, with further applications in water... 


DR JONATHAN CHETTY 
N2O is a climate-changing gas, with an average life span of 114 years in the earth’s atmosphere

Environment-friendly catalysts reduce emissions

28th August 2020

High-performance catalyst manufacturer Clariant Catalysts has developed the EnviCat N2O catalyst, to remove nitrous oxide (N2O) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) gases almost entirely from the waste gases... 


DIGITAL TWIN 
The digital twin is not only a 3D replica of physical assets but also an open and connected working data environment

Digital twin manages mining assets with 3D technology

14th August 2020

Drone survey and inspection specialist Rocketmine has designed and developed the digital twin solution that enables mine operators to successfully visualise and monitor mining operations through... 


MICHELLE CAREY 
The IMDEX MUD AID testing unit is portable, lightweight and easy to install and operate

Fluid testing, an aid for precise drilling

14th August 2020

Global mining technology company IMDEX developed the IMDEX MUD Automated In-field Diagnosis (AID) to optimise fluid management, as drilling fluids can be critical to how successfully the drilling... 


CONTAMINANT EXTENSION 
Leapfrog Works, together with the new contaminants extension, forms part of Seequent’s wider set of contaminated site solutions

Solution enables contamination visualisation

14th August 2020

Global geoscience software company Seequent’s contaminants extension for its three-dimensional (3D) modelling and analysis solution, Leapfrog Works, was launched to provide users with accurate... 


System uses existing comms for data transfer

14th August 2020

Communication plays a vital role in mine operations, and mining safety solutions provider Strata Worldwide now offers DigitalBRIDGE Plus+, which allows mines to take existing leaky feeder... 


SAFELY SOARING 
Rope access was deemed the safest option, as the fireproofing was not stable enough to allow for other more traditional means of access to get close to the gas storage tank

Project completed using rope access

7th August 2020

Rope access specialist Skyriders completed the removal of a layer of cementitious fireproofing and insulating material from a spherical gas storage tank at a petrochemicals producer, in Mpumalanga,... 


DALE WALKER
The “new normal” that has been imposed by Covid-19 on the globe, has allowed for radical transformation in the way that the company does business

Company goes digital to curb challenges

7th August 2020

An increasingly competitive sphere, and a large choice of partners and customers are two of the chemicals industry’s greatest challenges. Specialised chemicals company BASF aims to lead in digital... 


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