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Jessica Oosthuizen

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Jessica Oosthuizen is a Creamer Media Reporter for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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By Jessica Oosthuizen

Copper industry in crisis,  new areas pursued

Copper industry in crisis, new areas pursued

13th June 2018

The global copper industry is in crisis – traditional orebodies are becoming depleted and the commodity market has depressed the price of copper to such an extent that mining companies cannot... 


KRIS KIBBLE IRP Engineering Plastics places a large focus on local manufacture and it is an issue that we as a company constantly reiterate to our market

Local manufacturing crucial for economic growth

8th June 2018

Providing locally manufactured goods and supporting local manufacturing are massively important for the growth of the South African economy, says plastic conveyor components manufacturer IRP... 


EXPANDING EXHIBITION
Siyenza Management aims to expand the Manufacturing Indaba – the larger the event, the more companies to engage with and to explore added business opportunities

Indaba will create intra-Africa trade opportunities

8th June 2018

With the 2018 Manufacturing Indaba’s focus being on the development of intra-Africa trade, event organiser Siyenza Management MD Liz Hart says the event will bring key stakeholders together to... 


DEIRDRE FRYER
Using the most suitable technology in the right areas can give rise to large cost reductions for businesses

Companies moving towards emerging technologies

8th June 2018

There is strong indication that manufacturing companies will in the short term start using emerging technologies. This is according to ‘The Mobile Corporation in South Africa 2018’ report, based... 


LATEST TECHNOLOGY
Weba Chute Systems uses the latest techniques and technologies to ensure optimum accuracy during the design and engineering phases, which also facilitate improved efficiencies

S Africa must maintain cost-competitive sector

8th June 2018

It is vital for South Africa to maintain a manufacturing sector that is internationally cost competitive and can produce quality end-products, says Germiston-based material transfer solutions... 


RHYS EVANS
Using Alco-Safe’s solutions, some of our clients have shown a 60% reduction in substance abuse in their companies

Effective control of substance abuse in industry crucial

8th June 2018

There is a need for effective control of substance abuse in the manufacturing industry as it is a major issue, says drug and alcohol testing equipment supplier Alco-Safe MD Rhys Evans. Alco-Safe... 


LABOUR RELATIONS
The manufacturing industry is labour intensive – it employs almost two-million people locally and sound labour relations, as well as policies, are crucial in this industry

Balance between mechanisation, job creation must be maintained

8th June 2018

Specialist equipment supplier Multotec believes that a balance between the mechanisation of manufacturing operations and job creation must be maintained, says COO Jannie de Jonge. He tells... 


YOLANDA DE LANGE
The Energy Training Foundation is looking forward to expanding further into West Africa

Industry pursuing better management of energy use

8th June 2018

There has been a growing trend among South African manufacturing plants to pursue energy reduction and manage its use better, says energy training services provider the Energy Training Foundation... 


FRANS CRONJE
Artificial intelligence should be seen as a tool for taking skills, knowledge and experience, and sharing it among new workers entering the world of employment

AI can optimise manufacturing processes; awareness needed

8th June 2018

Artificial intelligence (AI), data and automation tools can aid manufacturers in enhancing and optimising their processes, says Cape Town-based machine learning startup DataProphet cofounder and MD... 


RIAAN GRAHAM
A challenge associated with introducing and implementing IoT technologies is that there is currently no clear standard within the IoT sphere

Technology uptake to solve industry challenges

1st June 2018

Although there has been some progress in establishing continuous connectivity in the form of WiFi networks on railway systems in South Africa, political issues have limited the uptake of... 


ATHENA MAHARAJ
Africa Rail is an unrivalled platform for the continent’s railway industry to come together, learn, network and do business

Event to inspire industry to think differently – organisers

1st June 2018

Global events company Terrapinn will host the twenty-first annual Africa Rail exhibition and conference at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Gauteng, on June 12 and 13, which it believes will... 


RAIL SERVICES HUB
The first phase of Traxtion Sheltam Rosslyn rail services hub is about 90% complete and includes a fully functioning workshop

Rail operator to occupy its rail services hub this month

1st June 2018

Locomotive and rail operator Traxtion Sheltam plans to move into its rail services hub in Rosslyn, Pretoria, later this month, says CEO James Holley. The company started this project last year... 


TUMULTUOUS TRACKS
In April, a vehicle and train collided at a level-crossing in the Western Cape when the vehicle apparently attempted to cross the railway tracks when it was not safe to do so

Safety issues must be addressed – law firm

1st June 2018

Safety is a massive problem in the rail industry in South Africa and it must be dealt with, says global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright director and head of rail David Kapelus. Ageing... 


VISHAAL LUTCHMAN
The lack of continuity in government leads to unfinished projects and decaying rail infrastructure

Politics suppressing rail infrastructure build in Africa

1st June 2018

Election cycles and governance have an inherently negative impact on rail infrastructure planning and the construction thereof in Africa, says multidisciplinary engineering consultancy WSP Africa... 


CHARLENE HEFER
Caminex is an important trade platform for the Copperbelt region

Expo will facilitate interaction among sectors of Zambian economy

18th May 2018

The Caminex trade expo, which will be held from June 5 to 7 at the Kitwe showgrounds, in Zambia, provides a platform to facilitate interaction among various sectors of the economy, says event... 


RUGGED AND ROBUST
Vibrating screens must be able to handle large tonnages from the crushing or milling process – and efficiently size the material for the downstream process

Vibrating screens in copper production process vitally important

18th May 2018

Copper plays an important role in technological advancements, and vibrating- and original-equipment manufacturer and supplier Kwatani is well positioned to take advantage of growing copper demand.... 


WATER WORKS
The Copper Development Association Africa is the sponsor of field tests being conducted for a copper coil device that can clean contaminated water

Copper coil device to clean contaminated water, field trials under way

18th May 2018

Nonprofit organisation promoting copper use in Africa the Copper Development Association Africa (CDAA) is the sponsor of field tests being conducted for a copper coil device that can clean... 


MIRKO STEINHAGE
Throughout the year, there are three or four important mining shows that we feel every company needs to attend, and Caminex is one of those shows

Advantageous networking opportunity provided

18th May 2018

Spectrometer and analyser supplier Spectrometer Technologies has found that attending the Caminex trade expo, which will be held from June 5 to 7 at the Kitwe showgrounds, in Zambia, is “an... 


LOURENS DU PLESSIS
We are committed to assisting our customers in Africa to remain globally competitive

Company continuously enhances core technologies

11th May 2018

Mine management solutions provider Modular Mining Systems (MMS) is continuously working on making value-added enhancements to its core technologies, says MMS MD Lourens du Plessis. He says customer... 


INNOVATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE
The Fulton Awards is an event that honours excellence and innovation in the design and use of concrete

AfriSam anchor sponsor for Fulton Awards

11th May 2018

Leading concrete materials supplier AfriSam is the anchor sponsor for the 2019 biennial Fulton Awards, hosted by nonprofit organisation the Concrete Society of Southern Africa (CSSA). According to... 


STEVE SMITH
Industrial Nozzles and Systems’ scope of supply to the cement industry has more than tripled in the last four to five years

Gas conditioning systems remain in high demand

11th May 2018

As global pressure to reduce emissions mounts, owing to more stringent legislation, there remains a high demand for spray nozzle and spraying system manufacturer Lechler’s VarioCool Gas... 


CONCRETE FLOORS
Bryan Perrie will present a workshop about typical problems associated with concrete industrial floors at the Totally Concrete Expo

Substantial need for skills development

11th May 2018

There is a massive need for skills development in the construction industry, particularly in the concrete industry, says cement and concrete technical services provider The Concrete Institute (TCI)... 


HANLIE TURNER
A succession plan on paper is not enough to guarantee a safe future

Innovation, relevance, succession planning key to industry survival

11th May 2018

The local concrete industry must continuously move forward to remain relevant in a competitive market amid a developing economy where alternative construction materials and practices are gaining... 


LUMINESCENT LUMINTECH
This technology contains particles that are incorporated into the concrete skin and glow in the dark

Decorative concrete market looking good

11th May 2018

Decorative concrete solutions can raise the aesthetic value of both new projects and renovations, and construction chemicals company Chryso Southern Africa is participating in the market to supply... 


CRUCIAL CONSTRUCTION
The upgrade and development of infrastructure is crucial to the sustainability of the cement and concrete industry

Stakeholders remain hopeful of growth in local cement industry

11th May 2018

Various players in the cement and concrete industry say the sector is hoping and expecting that there will be improvements in the industry after being impacted on negatively for several years.... 


Cement plant maintenance crucial

11th May 2018

Strategic and effective cement plant maintenance services can increase plant productivity and reduce costs, says furnace and industrial services company The Dickinson Group sales manager Brighton... 


CHRIS CAMPBELL
The current state of the industry has mostly been brought on by the debacle surrounding the Mining Charter

Stagnant mining industry detrimental to consulting engineers

27th April 2018

The local mining industry is “almost dormant” and it is having a knock-on effect on consulting engineers, leaving them with little in the way of projects, says industry body Consulting Engineers... 


MINING OPTIMISATION
Consulting engineers try to minimise the mining client’s total cost of ownership in the mining investment

Discounts on professional fees a looming issue

27th April 2018

The issue of discounting the professional fees of consulting engineers, driven by public sector and private sector clients alike, is plaguing the sustainability of the consulting engineering... 


EDUARD VORSTER
Aurecon strives to develop its smaller partners so that they can become significant future players in the mining industry

Digitisation, safety hot topics in mining consulting

27th April 2018

There is “much discussion” in the global mining consulting industry around digitisation and safety in mines, says engineering and infrastructure advisory company Aurecon client director for... 


INNOVATION IMPERATIVE
Innovative thinking must be embedded into all specialist disciplines of consulting engineering so that the full benefit of modern invention can be applied

Uncertainty remains in mining industry, technology transformation arising

27th April 2018

Recent changes in political leadership suggest that the South African mining industry may be moving towards a clearer operating framework but much uncertainty remains, says consulting engineering... 


MARIUS BOTES
This dynamic joint venture will be a game-changer for the future of mining in Africa

New JV to lead to structured services solutions

27th April 2018

The joint venture (JV) between Stefanutti Stocks Mechanical – part of construction group Stefanutti Stocks – and Australian industrial services operation the Dawsons Group of Companies is... 


MADE-TO-ORDER
Well proven dry-type technology is being used in Trafo Power Solutions’ customised dry-type mini substations

Company offers customisable electrical distribution solution

20th April 2018

Transformer supplier Trafo Power Solutions is offering dry-type mini substations as a complete and customisable electrical distribution solution for several applications. “Mini substations... 


POWER OF NATURE
Many African leaders have realised the crucial role that renewable energy can and will play in bringing power to their people

Renewable energy crucial to Africa’s power

20th April 2018

Many African leaders have realised the crucial role that renewable energy can and will play in “bringing power to their people”, says multidisciplinary engineering consultancy WSP Africa power... 


DINESH BULDOO
Transmission and distribution networks are equally critical components to electrifying Africa

Investor interest in Africa’s power sectors remains significant

20th April 2018

Despite the downturn in commodity prices that led to more subdued growth in several of Africa’s resource-intense economies, there is still significant investor interest in Africa’s power sectors,... 


MATTHEW BELL 
Himoinsa has spent a lot of time developing a distributed generation offering to the marketplace

Distributed generation can mitigate transmission constraints in Africa

20th April 2018

Investment in the African transmission grid and distributed generation solutions could be viable in mitigating the challenge of providing access to electricity, says power generation... 


WEBB MEKO Governments are realising that no single technology provides the long-term power solution they need to support economic growth and skills creation

Africa pursuing diversified energy investments to deliver power

20th April 2018

Africa has an abundance of energy resources that can be brought online rapidly and cost effectively, says engineering, procurement and construction services provider Black & Veatch sub-Saharan... 


URANIUM SUPPLY
Supply cuts will cause a deficit in the uranium sector this year

Large uranium deficits expected

6th April 2018

The outlook for future uranium demand remains positive amid prevailing low prices, as significant deficits and “substantially higher prices” are expected over the next decade when future supply... 


KELVIN KEMM
There is a whole associated business around uranium mining

South Africa must be proactive in uranium beneficiation pursuit

6th April 2018

South Africa needs to decide whether it wants to be a dominant player in the world in terms of uranium exports, says South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) scientist and chairperson Dr... 


SPLASH-ZONE PROTECTION
The Splash-Zone system is easily applied and maintained, with a lifespan of more than 30 years

Coating systems to benefit harbour infrastructure projects

30th March 2018

Technical products and services provider JST Group will market its range of Guardian coating systems for various applications, including marine piling, to the Southern African harbour... 


HAMILTON NXUMALO
Rapid technological change is driving companies to rethink their business strategies

Technology transforming maritime industry

30th March 2018

State-owned company Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is creating a smart port system, in line with global automation and artificial intelligence (AI) trends, says TNPA infrastructure and... 


ILEMBE DREDGER
This trailing suction hopper dredger is the largest of its kind in Africa

TNPA to launch dredging school this year

30th March 2018

State-owned company Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) will launch its dredging school – the first of its kind in Africa – this year, says TNPA infrastructure and port planning GM Hamilton... 


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