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Halima Frost

Halima Frost

Halima Frost is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Halima Frost

A high top 6 meter container with a boiler inside supplied with all ancillaries rented out by Combustion Technology

Company adds more mobile boilers to portfolio

4th February 2022

Local boiler and burner supplier Combustion Technology is adding two new boiler rental units to its rental offering, bringing its total available capacity to five mobile containerised boiler units.... 


A Biomass fueled Hot-air Generator and boiler system being loaded onto a truck at the Calore Head office in the Cap

New year holds promise for wood pellet manufacturer

4th February 2022

Biomass fuel manufacturer and distributor Calore Sustainability Energy (CSE) Biomass, a division of clean energy provider Earth & Wire, started the new year with installations at two agriculture... 


A large gas fueled boiler inside a building used in industrial applications

Policies drive gas interest

4th February 2022

The regulatory environment for environmental policies and decreasing emissions is a key driver when a boiler owner decides to convert to using natural gas as a fuel source, says natural gas... 


A large boiler with a circuit board attached with Energy Partners logo on, cables and pipes leading to and from the boiler at a chicken processing plant

Uptick after project completion expected

4th February 2022

Energy solutions provider Energy Partners anticipates an increase in interest in its offerings in the Eastern Cape, subsequent to the development and commissioning of a boiler house at a chicken... 


An engineer using rope access to asses and clean inside a boiler prior to the start of maintenance, with headlamp on

Boiler, burner maintenance key to company success

4th February 2022

The instrumental job of cleaning an industrial boiler or burner prior to maintenance has proven to be an integral part of rope access company Skyriders’ offerings, says marketing manager Mike Zinn.... 


Gas key to just energy transition

21st January 2022

In October industry body South African Oil & Gas Alliance hosted a webinar on ‘The Role of Gas in the Just Energy Transition’ which was attended by both upstream and downstream service providers... 


A mine cart with gold ore mined by Theta Gold

Projects still on track to meet payback target

10th December 2021

Despite facing challenges, such as the drawn-out licensing approval process in South Africa, ASX-listed Theta Gold Mines estimates that a payback target of 13 months for its Theta Gold Mines... 


A mine vehicle in the forefront of ZZambian mine with openpit in the background

Fibre solution aids communication

3rd December 2021

Multinational network operator Paratus Zambia is rolling out its fibre and microwave links to cover the Copperbelt mining area and is extending coverage to the border with the Democratic Republic... 


Large plastic containers of methyl isobutyl carbinol (MIBC) compound which is used in the separation or flotation of ores on the African Copperbelt

Rising demand for separation compound

3rd December 2021

Since the partnership between global chemicals producer 2M Holdings and speciality materials company Celanese, established in 2014, demand for its methyl isobutyl carbinol (MIBC) compound, used to... 


A large yellow mining machine with EV capability used to load ore onto Unitrans road trains

Transport group eyes Copperbelt

3rd December 2021

Specialist logistics group Unitrans Africa plans to use its copper handling success, in Botswana, as a launchpad to enter into mining operations in the Copperbelt of Zambia and the Democratic... 


A man welding a steel mes screen used in the copper mines as a support underground, at the Afrope manufacturing plant in Zambia

Company boasts substantial supply increase

3rd December 2021

The  average monthly turnover and tonnage throughput of Zambia-based steel product supplier Afrope Zambia has increased sixfold since its acquisition by South African logistics and trading company... 


Chrysocolla and malachite exposures on a rock face in Zambia both are copper ores

African Copperbelt a good mining destination – consultants

3rd December 2021

The Central Africa Copperbelt is the obvious choice for miners looking to expand their copper portfolios, with the region being known for “world-class” deposits, says mining consultants The MSA... 


Workers in PPE using a Hilti cutting blade to cut out the brattice in a shaft of a gold mine

Solution offered for shaft cooling

19th November 2021

Mining engineering turnkey solutions provider United Mining Services (UMS) Group has successfully completed the delivery of a fast, innovative solution for gold miner Harmony Gold’s Target 1 mine,... 


The Comtest 28II Ex range of intrinsically safe testing equipment

Intrinsic testing tools a necessity – manufacturer

19th November 2021

Using intrinsically safe testing tools in the mining and industrial sectors is of the “utmost importance” amid the explosive gases, vapours and dust in those industries, says testing and... 


A Carrier Infrared and ultraviolet sensor which detects hydrogen gases or flame

Flame-detection series in demand

19th November 2021

Since the launch of its new Det-Tronics X-Series range of flame detectors earlier this year, multinational home and industrial appliance manufacturer Carrier Global has noted a marked increase in... 


Six different photos of shafts and tunnels in a mine where BBE have installed the Vuma-network sensors and technology for ventilation

New tech calculates ventilation recovery

12th November 2021

Mine ventilation, refrigeration, and cooling engineering consultants BBE Group, in August released the 2021 version of its flagship Vuma-network, free of charge, to the mining sector and other... 


A sunset picture of a mine with yellow machines in operation, with a laptop, plans and cell phone in, while there is a green belt of natural vegetation in the background

Care, maintenance must be communicated correctly

12th November 2021

Environmental consulting company Environmental Assurance (Envass) director Emile van Druten says it is “absolutely imperative” for a mine to correctly communicate its care-and-maintenance plan to... 


RS Components social responsibility and sustainability VP Andrea Barrett

Electronics group announces ESG action plan; sets 2030 net-zero target

8th November 2021

Industrial and electronic products distributor Electrocomponents has launched its comprehensive 2030 environmental, social and governance (ESG) action plan, titled ‘For a better world’. During a... 


A cell phone and a deep groove ball bearing cross section highlighting Siemens SIDRIVE IQ application

Company showcases tech innovations on new forum

29th October 2021

Industrial equipment multinational Siemens launched its inaugural Smart Mining Forum as an online event from August 3 to 5. The event highlighted Siemens’ technical expertise and showcased real... 


A yellow blasting mechanism linked to a cell phone being held in a hand, used to incorporate new technologies when blasting at mines

Explosives company achieves world-class rating

29th October 2021

Mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME, a member of diversified chemicals group Omnia, tells Mining Weekly it has achieved a record-low recordable case rate of 0.05% in the blasting... 


A large yellow mine load dump haul truck entering a mine being directed by a miner at the Russian diamond producer Alrosa operations

Diamond producer reaps rewards of modernisation

29th October 2021

v Russia-based diamond miner Alrosa’s significant investment in modernising and automating its manufacturing processes is aimed at improving operational performance and decreasing costs. 


A large ocean bearing vessel with LNG Gas from Mozambique and other parts of the world to South Africa.

Need for training in LNG sector recognised

15th October 2021

With liquefied natural gas (LNG) expected to grow exponentially over the next five years, owing to the global drive to greener power generation, diverse consulting service provider Synergy Oil &... 


A stainless steel stove top with gas burners burning blue flame from an LPG gas supply, used for cooking

Initiative aims to double industry supply in five years

15th October 2021

The ‘Doubling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Market’ initiative, driven by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association of South Africa... 


A large Gas Power Combined Cycle power plant designed by GE at dusk

Gas-to-power crucial to South Africa’s energy future

15th October 2021

Multinational conglomerate General Electric Company (GE) Gas Power strategy & growth director Michael Konadu tells Mining Weekly that although there is no one solution to decrease South Africa’s... 


A large Mining mining truck moving through a coal fiel at Kriel Colliery mine in South Africa

Coal dependence will linger, says Mike Teke

24th September 2021

South Africa will continue to depend on coal for at least another 60 years as a baseload energy resource, and although its use will wane over time, it will remain an integral part of the Integrated... 


An image of a large Unitrans road train with four trailers being loaded with coal at a colliery

Transport company has high hopes for Indaba

24th September 2021

This year’s Joburg Indaba brings with it hopes of increased and ongoing investment in the mining sector, specialist transport company Unitrans regional business development manager Joubert van... 


An image of host and master of ceremonies Bernard Swanepoel at a podium hosting a pre-Covid-19 Joburg Indaba, and engaging with delegates

Strong attendance expected for Indaba

24th September 2021

Although the Joburg Indaba mining conference will be hosted virtually for the second year running, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and the global responsibility to limit face-to-face interactions,... 


An opencast operation with product pouring onto a pile

Association applauds upcoming event

24th September 2021

Surface mining industry association Aspasa (previously known as Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa) applauds the conference concept and the efforts of the organisers of the... 


An image of a large blue high pressure valve used in tailings pipelines strung from a hoist

New valve manufactured for tailings pipelines

24th September 2021

Although South African company Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) has only soft launched its new slurry knife gate high-pressure valve, the SKG-HP, it has been well received by clients. The clients intend... 


A roof top refrigeration system installed by EP Refrigeration at a produce packing house

Global citrus demand increases refrigeration demand

17th September 2021

A global increase in demand for South African-grown citrus, as well as more export regulations, has resulted in a substantial increase in demand for refrigeration capacity, says local refrigeration... 


A large solar installation on a clients roof installed by EP Refrigeration, which is grid-tied and decreases the clients reliance on grid power

Refrigeration system to cut energy costs available

17th September 2021

With South African retailers looking for ways of recovering from the latest lockdown, as well as the looting and vandalism, an opportunity to decrease costs on the system that comprises the bulk of... 


Metal pipes of a correctly installed pipe system for the HVACR system

Association releases new training manual

17th September 2021

Last month, South African Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (Saracca) released its updated training manual, which will be implemented, from this month onwards, by heating,... 


A black xox or tag manufactured by Quuppa and installed by Ya Batho measures real time positioning in a manganese mine in South Africa

Location tech adds real value

3rd September 2021

Since the installation of a real-time intelligent location system – developed by global location technology platform company Quuppa – the mine in which it has been installed has reported a... 


A drone image of the Skorpion zinc refinery in Namibia which South Africa imports zinc from according to the IZA Africa Desk

Unique refinery concept enters first phase

3rd September 2021

Global industry body the International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa desk spokesperson Simon Norton says the first phase of its “bold plan” to implement South Africa’s own zinc refinery has... 


An image of a large red truck fitted with vacuum pump and tank used for acid plant sludge spillage recovery

New contracts awarded to services provider

3rd September 2021

A division of Vereeniging-based furnace and industrial services provider Dickinson Group of Companies, Dickinson Copperbelt Services (DCS), has successfully established new contracts with two... 


Three BlueSmelters supplied by SMS group in operation at Aurus automobile company in Russia for recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment

Supplier keeps up with tech revolution

3rd September 2021

Based on its BlueTechnology philosophy, metallurgical industry supplier SMS group has significantly broadened its expertise in processing, supplies and services for nonferrous metals production... 


An image of a large red tracked front loader at the mine face with bucket full of ore ready to be graded by a ShovelSense system

Real-time ore analysis set for African market

27th August 2021

Digital mining solutions provider MineSense is establishing offices in Africa and Europe to introduce its real-time ore analysis technologies to the African Copperbelt by the fourth quarter. “Once... 


A map of ore deposits in a x-ray type image Ontario Canada for MSA Group and Koan

Machine learning reaches mineral prospecting

27th August 2021

The partnership between mining consulting services provider The MSA Group and Canadian mining software developer Koan Analytics has resulted in machine learning being available to minerals... 


Raw platinum being held in a white glove, image from Bloomberg

PGMs help keep economy afloat

20th August 2021

Market research company Frost & Sullivan Africa consultant Yaa Agyare-Dwomoh tells Mining Weekly that even though Covid-19 has negatively affected the majority of industries in South Africa, the... 


Thos Begbie manufacturing a copper inline arc furnace component from recycled copper

Use of recycled copper components limits costs

20th August 2021

South Africa-based foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie has successfully manufactured and supplied recycled copper cast components to a platinum group metals (PGMs) smelter near Rustenburg,... 


A large furnace being assembled and supplied to a platinum group metals client by Dickinson Group

Turnkey projects to improve clients’ capacities

20th August 2021

Vereeniging-based furnace and industrial services provider Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) is executing two substantial projects in the local platinum group metals (PGMs) sector to improve the... 


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