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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

An image of a Sasol Chemicals plant

Petrochem giant uses tech for greener fuel

6th August 2021

In April JSE-listed synthetic fuels and chemicals company Sasol announced it will work alongside a consortium comprising multinational chemical company Linde, renewable energy company Enertrag and... 


An image of two drone pilots, holding a drone and remote

New camera used in inspection project

6th August 2021

In a first for Southern Africa and possibly the whole of Africa, rope access specialists Skyriders has used Zenith – a new confined-space inspection camera system – at a petrochemicals plant, in... 


An image of a large Unitrans truck bearing an abnormal loads sign

Control tower effectively monitors transport of chemicals

6th August 2021

Specialist transport company Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions has noted a 42% improvement in driver awareness, while distracted driving incidents have decreased by 45%, since the launch of its... 


Panel discussion at AFSIC Investing in Africa event

Investment event targets S Africa and Germany

23rd July 2021

The annual Africa Financial Services Investment Conference – Investing in Africa event, known as AFSIC, organised by hosting company Africa Events Limited, will be held in London, UK, on October 11... 


Large solar plant at an agriculture estate Zimbabwe

Hybrid solar installation completed in Zimbabwe

23rd July 2021

The active partnership between South Africa-based solar solutions provider Blockpower SA and German-managed microgrid integrator Dhybrid has resulted in the completion of a 1.4 MWp, 1 MVA, 480 kWh... 


 	Large building, construction site with steel fabrication SEW Eurodrive HO

World-class Africa factory nearing completion

23rd July 2021

The construction of drive components manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE’s R200-million South Africa head office and factory in Aeroton, Johannesburg, is proceeding to plan and on schedule, says... 


Large concrete mixer and truck mounted concrete pump Putzmeister

Supplier reports record sales year

23rd July 2021

Construction equipment supplier Putzmeister South Africa – a subsidiary of Germany-based Putzmeister Concrete Pumps – registered a record sales year in 2020 despite the Covid-19 pandemic.... 


INCLINED TO WORK
The Mems tilt meters being used in the silo construction project will monitor if any inclination does occur

Tilt meters to tilt favourably in project’s way

9th July 2021

Geotechnical service provider Terra Monitoring has been selected to assist in supplying and installing eight Geosense micro electromechanical systems (Mems) in-place tilt meters for a project in... 


SKY HIGH
The use of drones to conduct non-destructive testing on taller installations and hard to reach areas is even more possible

Drone and NDT firm join forces

9th July 2021

Materials testing and inspection service provider Dekra Industrial has joined forces with aerial solutions and drone services company Sky Africa Drones to offer a drone inspection service that... 


BEAT THE DRUM
The MDS trommels offered by BLT World have drums which can accommodate three different screen sizes

Trommels, feeders for surface mining available

2nd July 2021

The MDS static and mobile trommels, as well as the apron feeders, of South Africa-based equipment supplier BLT World are compatible with the crushers, feeders, recycling and other screening plants... 


GOLDEN MACHINES
Bell Equipment aims to maximise the efficacy of its articulated dump trucks to eventually attain a 'golden lap'

Manufacturer invests in autonomy research

2nd July 2021

As part of a continuous effort to optimise payload and improve customers’ profit margins, while decreasing emissions and impact on the environment, South African earthmoving equipment provider Bell... 


MAKING GROUND
The new crawler excavators introduced to the HPE portfolio are suited to earthmoving applications

New excavator suited to local mines

2nd July 2021

Construction equipment supplier HPE Africa says its new crawler excavator series is suited to earthmoving applications in South Africa’s mining and construction environments.  The R210 Smart Plus... 


MANAGING MANGANESE
Ukwazi is able to help manganese mines optimise their processes and operations

Northern Cape manganese ready to be mined

18th June 2021

Specialist mining advisory company Ukwazi Mining engineer Jaco Mans tells Mining Weekly that South Africa has the capacity and capability to meet the increasing global demand for manganese. He... 


POWER BALL
Spheres precipitated out of nickel, cobalt, and manganese salts are created to make cathode material

New pact to boost cathode development

18th June 2021

Multinational materials technology company Umicore and chemicals company BASF have entered into a nonexclusive patent cross-licence agreement, which covers a range of cathode materials and... 


NEW DAWN
The implementation of proposed infrastructure projects will uplift the much needed demand of cement and concrete in South Africa

Projects, tariffs could boost sector demand

11th June 2021

Although the local cement and concrete sector is experiencing its lowest production and supply levels in years, industry body Cement and Concrete South Africa (CCSA) CEO Bryan Perrie says earmarked... 


IN THE MIX
Admixtures and additives used in the manufacture of cement is is short supply globally

Producers under pressure

11th June 2021

South Africa’s concrete and cement additive suppliers are under severe production pressures, owing to a global shortage of many of the primary raw materials used in the chemicals industry essential... 


CONCRETE SUPPORT
A total of 32 concrete piles were needed on the Mbombela Fresh Produce Market project

Contracts awarded on strong foundation work

11th June 2021

Concrete foundation specialist Gauteng Piling’s most recent projects have showcased the company’s diverse capabilities in the concrete piling industry. Gauteng Piling contracts manager Keoatlaretse... 


PLANT POWER
PPC has invested substantially in improving its various plants technologies and infrastructure to maximise efficacy

Collaborative effort needed to reignite sector

11th June 2021

To address the effects of the lack of infrastructure projects in South Africa, cement manufacturer Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) MD Njombo Lekula has called for industry and government to work... 


SHIP SHAPE
The upgrades to the Berbera port in Somaliland will allow for more containers and larger ships to dock

Port upgrade strengthens Horn of Africa trade

4th June 2021

The Berbera port, operated and managed by multinational logistics company Dubai Ports (DP) World, is undergoing a multifaceted upgrade valued at $442-million. The upgrade will expand the port, as... 


PLUGGED IN
The sub-Saharan Africa recovery is on on trend with the rest of the world

Sub-Saharan Africa rebound significantly lower than globally

4th June 2021

A smaller contraction in 2020 and a sharper growth rebound in 2021 have led to predictions of a global rebound of about 5.6%; however, sub-Saharan Africa will lag behind, with the slowest recovery... 


LIZ KOLOBE 
Agile Capital has announced that it is open to exploring new opportunities and is looking to deploy the capital it has available in its fourth private equity fund

Pandemic highlights investment opportunities

4th June 2021

Covid-19 has highlighted the importance of strengthening supply chains in Africa to reduce reliance on other continents, where possible, private equity investment firm Agile Capital principal... 


TRIPLE POWER
The three-sided impact roller will be used to compact in-situ and construct bulk earthworks

Local service provider to supply machine for Beitbridge project

4th June 2021

Bulk earthworks, demolitions and civil engineering service provider Icon Group has been awarded a contract to supply its three-sided impact roller to the expansion project at the Beitbridge border... 


CHECK IT OUT The Unidelta check valve is now available in South Africa

New valves add to supplier portfolio

14th May 2021

Specialist valve distributor Astore Keymak has added two new valves to its portfolio to offer ease of installation. Astore Keymak compression fittings and saddles product manager Aldrin Velan tells... 


PERFECTLY NESTED
The flanges and seals made on the new CNC waterjet machine are suited in design and material for perfect nesting

CNC machine bolsters company offering

14th May 2021

Waterjet cutting service provider MaxJet Global has invested in a new computer numerical control (CNC) waterjet machine to bolster its specialised flange and seal offerings for the valves sector.... 


TUMI TSEHLO
The larger than normal valve manufactured for the desalinisation plant would generally be used in the mining sector

New valve breaking records on size

14th May 2021

A mono-flanged large-bore Insamcor 1200 valve has been manufactured and delivered to Erongo desalination plant in Swakopmund, Namibia, by South African fluid technology manufacturer Dynamic Fluid... 


FLOOD GATE
The Clarkson slurry knife gate valve range is being offered to the South African market by uNyasi Sales and Services

Distributor supplies new valve range

14th May 2021

Valve and actuator supplier uNyazi Sales and Services, a technical partner of engineering, procurement and construction company Lesedi Nuclear Services, is an official distributor of the Clarkson... 


SUCCESSFUL SYSTEM The successful implementation of Watercare Mining's systems locally has led to the move to mines internationally

Local clarification, dewatering system going global

7th May 2021

Water treatment specialist Watercare Mining tells Mining Weekly that it is in talks with mining houses in Australia, Canada, India and Europe to incorporate  the Watercare Integrated High-Rate... 


LIGHTING THE WAY
Some of the testing conducted by the Advanced Orebody Knowledge programme included handheld light-detection and ranging scanners from a range of suppliers

Programme showing promising results

23rd April 2021

The Advanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK) programme – one of six research programmes of the Mandela Mining Precinct – has reported notable results across a range of tests being conducted using the... 


JEAN-JACQUES VERHAEGHE 
RTIMS focus for 2021 is primarily on the implementation of baseline Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies for mining

4IR technologies key focus for precinct, council

23rd April 2021

Mandela Mining Precinct Real-Time Information Management Systems (RTIMS) programme manager Jean-Jacques Verhaeghe tells Mining Weekly that its focus for 2021 is primarily on the implementation of... 


HANDS ON
Being able to test machinery and technologies in the test mine offers more accurate testing conditions and results

Industry test mine piques interest

23rd April 2021

Of the initiatives and programmes implemented by the Mandela Mining Precinct, its industry test mine has garnered the most interest and positive sentiment from mining companies, universities and... 


KEEN SKILLS
The promotion of relevant skills in the mining equipment sector is fundamental to its sustainability

Local procurement crucial to economic recovery

23rd April 2021

Local procurement will be crucial if local companies are to benefit from the increased gold mining activity and the resultant increase in mine-related purchases, stresses industry body Mining... 


KEEN SKILLS
The promotion of relevant skills in the mining equipment sector is fundamental to its sustainability

Local procurement crucial to economic recovery

23rd April 2021

Local procurement will be crucial if local companies are to benefit from the increased gold mining activity and the resultant increase in mine-related purchases, stresses industry body Mining... 


JEAN-JACQUES VERHAEGHE 
RTIMS focus for 2021 is primarily on the implementation of baseline Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies for mining

4IR technologies key focus for precinct, council

23rd April 2021

Mandela Mining Precinct Real-Time Information Management Systems (RTIMS) programme manager Jean-Jacques Verhaeghe tells Mining Weekly that its focus for 2021 is primarily on the implementation of... 


REMARKABLE RECOVERY
The new polymetallic range of collectors offer greater recover y rates of base metals

New collectors released

16th April 2021

South African chemical company Axis House has developed and released a new polymetallic range of collectors  – PolyQ – to be used in the floatation process to recover base metals from polymetallic... 


ROUND TWO
The successful ramp up of the Gamsberg mine and its processing plant has been reported

Gamsberg ramp-up exceeds expectations

16th April 2021

Diversified miner Vedanta Zinc International (VZI) says its Gamsberg mine and processing plant have successfully ramped up to full production, with the plant currently exceeding its projected... 


Caption:  	MICHAEL VAN NIEKERK ASP Fire's ability to apply rational design to its offerings is an integral part of its success

Fire prevention company’s offering in demand

2nd April 2021

Fire risk management company ASP Fire has had a productive first quarter, with numerous projects being completed or nearing completion last month. These projects include implementing or upgrading... 


MICHAEL BERG
The hybrid sealant prevents fire from spreading through a building by creating well-sealed compartments

New sealant enhances passive fire protection

2nd April 2021

Sealant technology provider Den Braven’s Fire Protect hybrid sealant is a “one-for-all” sealant that encapsulates the concept of passive fire protection, which is integral when designing a building... 


HOT NEWS
The Conveyor belt suppression system developed by I-CAT will be the first of its kind to obtain BSI Verification

Conveyor Belt fire system to be awarded international certification

2nd April 2021

Leading fire suppression company, I-CAT, has successfully completed and passed all required tests to obtain a verified certification from the UK national standards body, British Standards... 


POWER-TENTIAL
Biogas has the potential to contribute significantly to the power mix in South Africa and globally

Biogas holds great power generation potential

19th March 2021

South Africa has the potential to generate upwards of 10 000 MW of power if it were to harness and capitalise on all biogas opportunities, however, the greatest challenge is not a lack of capacity... 


TURNING GAS TO POWER
The HA turbine supplied by GE has made significant inroads into the energy sector since its introduction

Gas can decrease emissions in power generation

19th March 2021

With power generation being accountable for 41% of current global carbon emissions, which amount to about 33.7 Gt/y of carbon dioxide (CO2), multinational conglomerate General Electric Company (GE)... 


POISON
Fossil fuels are responsible for millions of deaths globally every year

Fossil fuels found accountable for millions of deaths

19th March 2021

Fossil fuels are, through a marked contribution to air pollution, accountable for 8.7-million deaths globally in 2018, which adds to the mounting evidence that air pollution from ongoing dependence... 


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