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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

NOT GREEN YET
Although pressures to eliminate coal fired power stations remain strong coal still powers the majority of the world

Coal remains dominant despite Paris Agreement

18th September 2020

Coal still remains the biggest source of power generation globally, despite the omnipresent notion of a coal-free world, driven by the 2015 Paris Agreement, according to petrochemicals company BP’s... 


KEEPING TRACK
Being able to track key performance indicators allows for optimal operation and output

New software offers greater continuous-miner business support

18th September 2020

Mining equipment manufacturer Eickhoff South Africa has introduced new software packages, which help clients to manage and analyse continuous miners’ key performance indicators (KPIs). Some of... 


NQOBILE KHUMALO
the automated C650 offers two distinct benefits when drilling coal deposits

New rig offers autonomous capabilities on smaller blast holes

18th September 2020

Construction engineering company Basil Read Mining has launched a new autonomous drill that could offer an increase of about 30% in productivity, compared to manual drilling, contracts director... 


CONTINUOUSLY MOVING
The constant research and development conducted by JA Engineering has resulted in a new continuous miner to be launched early next year

New continuous miner to launch in 2021

18th September 2020

Manufacturing of the JAE 38 Wildcub continuous miner – mining equipment and services provider JA Engineering’s newest offering – has started and will be delivered at the end of January 2021. The... 


FOR THE LONG HAUL
Being able to supply coal over the entirety of the plant's life is key for Sasol Mining

Study demonstrates longwall viability for Sasol

18th September 2020

Despite the challenges wrought by lockdown restrictions, mining and engineering consulting firm Mindset Mining Consultants has successfully completed a comprehensive longwall mining feasibility... 


Stewarts & Lloyds Booysens branch manager, Ryan Purdon

Stewarts & Lloyds relaunches retail store in Booysens

4th September 2020

Steel and tube supplier Stewarts & Lloyds Booysens branch manager Ryan Purdon tells Engineering News & Mining Weekly that the group plans to open its Booysens-based retail store, at the end of the... 


TRAINING SPARK Southern African Institute of Welding is helping the Centre of Excellence for Engineering in Ethiopia boost its qualified welder capacity

SAIW helps Ethiopia to train welders

4th September 2020

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) has been approached by the Centre of Excellence for Engineering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to assist in a substantial training and certification... 


STIMULATING SIMULATOR The SAIW is using a welding simulator to enable students to gain hands-on experience before entering the workforce

Digital platforms used for lectures

4th September 2020

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) launched online learning for students at its Cape Town and Durban welding schools in April after Covid-19 lockdown restrictions prevented students... 


PATH FINDER The new Prospectus app being introduced by The Southern African Institute of Welding will help prospective welders chose their career path

Institute developing app for students

4th September 2020

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) will launch its new Prospectus application (app) for Android and iOS operating systems ahead of 2021’s student registrations. “Prospectus, as the... 


FADZAI NYAMASVE
The industry cannot afford to wait for the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic to subside

Investing in infrastructure now will boost economy

21st August 2020

Now is the time to invest in infrastructure projects to ensure that the industry does not hit a lull when the economy fully reopens after the lockdown regulations are lifted, urges multinational... 


CHRIS CAMPBELL
Explains that it makes sense to use private-sector capacity on a good governance model basis

Sustainable solutions needed to build economy

21st August 2020

“A sustainable infrastructure solution is required to reignite South Africa’s economy after Covid-19,” says Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) CEO Chris Campbell. Many municipalities are... 


VINO GOVENDER
Enabling a high-speed digital world where innovations and meaningful connections prosper. Connecting Africans to each other and to the world

Reliable infrastructure needed to meet fibre demand

21st August 2020

With physical distancing encouraged amid Covid-19, the need for reliable fibre connectivity and infrastructure has increased, says open access network provider Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) strategy,... 


STEVE BARTELS
Communication and data-sharing technologies will be increasingly important tools in the country’s ‘new normal’ working practices since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic

Science and tech key to sector’s survival

21st August 2020

The impact of Covid-19 on infrastructure projects demands that the construction sector use its scientific and engineering expertise better, says engineering consultant SRK Consulting partner and... 


PIPE DREAM
The added health and safety standards required on the project owing to Covid-19 have made for challenging times on the project

Water infrastructure project on course

21st August 2020

Multidisciplinary engineering, procurement and construction management house COENG is offering its occupational health and safety, as well as environmental management, expertise to the second phase... 


UP ORE DOWN
Wagons manufactured by Columbus Stainless using 3CR12 transport ore for substantially longer with less degradation than those made of mild steel or other materials

Specialised steel extends life of ore wagons

31st July 2020

Stainless steel manufacturer Columbus Stainless advocates that the much longer life span of ore wagons achieved using 3CR12, makes it clear why stainless steel is the cost-effective choice for... 


KEEP MOTORING
Although setbacks have been faced Gibela is back on track to start manufacturing its traction motors by year end

Workshop conversion back on track

31st July 2020

Although the conversion of railroad equipment supplier Gibela Rail Transport Consortium’s training centre into a traction motor manufacturing workshop has been delayed because of Covid-19, the... 


ACCREDITED FUSION Transmashholdings Africa have been awarded an International Standards Organisation 3843 welding certification which will help draw in new clients for the company

Manufacturer obtains welding certification

31st July 2020

Rolling stock manufacturer Transmashholdings (TMH) Africa, which acts as the centre of excellence for narrow-gauge rolling stock within the TMH Group, announced in March that it had been awarded... 


ALEX DE BRUYN
Sherlock provides a smart contract management network using blockchain and distributed technology

New technology offers effective communication

24th July 2020

Blockchain solution provider DoshEx’s newest offering, Sherlock blockchain, is adapted for project managers and engineers to effectively communicate within a communal ecosystem. DoshEx CEO Alex de... 


RETURN JOURNEY
The team has fine-tuned a workplace journey tracker that highlights where the company would need to implement safety measures before returning to work

Post-lockdown solution offered

24th July 2020

Integrated Project Alliance (IPA) has developed a complete end-to-end (E2E) project management solution to companies and landlords wanting to re-open their companies after the Covid-19 lockdown... 


TECH TAKE-UP
Lockdown regulations have forced organisations to take up collaborative tools and integrated platforms

Use of integration platforms increases in sector

24th July 2020

The role, development and deployment of collaboration tools and integration platforms in the project management sector have accelerated during the past six months, says University of Pretoria (UP)... 


KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON
Having an experienced project management team allows Lesedi Nuclear Services to maintain clients such as State-owned power utility Eskom’s Medupi power station

EPC firm suggests experienced team is key factor

24th July 2020

Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company Lesedi Nuclear Services says using an experienced project management team remains one of the key factors that needs to be applied when... 


SLIM NE
The Slimline vibrating wire piezometer captures at least four different parameters  required to asses the stability of tailings dams

New piezometer boosts existing safety standards

10th July 2020

The installation of South Africa’s first Slimline vibrating wire piezometer, which is distributed by geotechnical service provider GeoGroup, is set to take place when the current Covid-19 lockdown... 


WATER GATE
The scour gate developed by Amanziflow allows for the effective flushing of sediment from a dam increasing its storage capacity

Tech solution enhances water security in S Africa

3rd July 2020

The self-automated scour gate is a technology which has been developed and refined by local water engineering contractors Amanziflow Projects to promote water security. Amanziflow Projects MD Peter... 


IN THE PIPELINE The laying of permanent pipelines using high-quality, plastic water pipes can offer a guaranteed water supply as opposed to current quick-fixes

Long-term solutions overlooked – Sappma

3rd July 2020

Government’s present efforts to address the lack of potable water in remote areas are resulting in industries that could offer long-term solutions being overlooked, says Southern African Plastic... 


GOING GAS
Investment in the local biogas industry can see a decrease in greenhouse-gas emissions of up to 15 % over the next 10 years

Benefits of investment in biofuels twofold

19th June 2020

The South African biogas sector can attract up to R250-billion in local and international investment and contribute to a 15% reduction in the total greenhouse-gas emissions generated by the... 


OF COURSE
NCPC-SA is offering its end-user course online to who are new to the biogas sector and those who would like to know more about the technology

Biogas courses offered online despite delay

19th June 2020

As cement, aggregate and readymix concrete producer AfriSam marks ten years since the inaugural AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Design + Innovation, the 2019/20 edition is likely to set new... 


VITAL SOLUTION
Advanced VITA, Advanced Group’s house brand of sanitiser is 100% non-toxic

Revised strategy helps to fight virus

12th June 2020

The Advanced Group has pooled its available resources and introduced its Advanced Health Care Services & Systems Programme – a complete Covid-19-and-beyond detection and prevention ‘plan of action’... 


COOL TOOL
Three plastic injection mould tools for the production of valves used in medical ventilators  have been developed by BP Nel Consulting

Mould tools used to make ventilator valves

12th June 2020

Injection tool designers BP Nel Consulting has completed the design of three plastic injection mould tools for the production of valves used in medical ventilators amid the local increase in demand... 


STANDING TALL
The hands-free, standalone unit comprises a 1-m-high dispenser that is operated using a foot pedal instead of the hands

Steel fabricator adapts during Covid-19

12th June 2020

Companies, such as steel fabricator JF Equipment, are reworking their current products and systems to cater for the need for readily available sanitary and hygiene products to assist in combating... 


CLOSE CALL
The close knit environment has been alleviated hough a three-pronged health and safety approach

Call centre combating Covid-19 effects

12th June 2020

Business process outsourcing solutions provider Merchants South Africa (SA) has identified a formal framework to help combat the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on its call centre environments,... 


IN A HAZE
The particle size of a sanitising fog needs to be between 10 μm and 50 μm to successfully deal with viruses

Particle size of sanitising fog crucial – specialists

12th June 2020

The key to a successful microbial virus control application, or fogging, is to use the correct size of microscopic mist, pest control and hygiene specialists Service Master SA tells Engineering... 


BREATH EASY
A collaborative group has successfully designed three integrated standalone non-invasive ventilation systems for Covid-19 sufferer's

Ventilation system developed through collaboration

12th June 2020

The Umoya Project, headed up by a collaborative group of South African medical doctors, mining engineers, three-dimensional printers and system thinking volunteers, has successfully designed three... 


TRANSFORMERS
Digital transformation within the power sector has seen a surge since Covid-19

Covid-19 spurs digital transformation

12th June 2020

Multinational technology leader GE Gas Power in sub-Saharan Africa suggests that that physical distancing and working from home during the global Covid-19 pandemic have been primary enablers for... 


ALL ROUNDER
The ability to design, manufacture and export all the elements of a furnace gives Thos Begbie the edge

Furnace manufacturer ‘fired up and ready to go’

2nd June 2020

South Africa-based foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie restarted its entire facility, in line with the regulations to facilitate the shift to Level 4 of the national Covid-19 lockdown,... 


TOO COOL
Water-cooled roofs, off gasses and shells are being supplied by Allied Furnace Consultants on two local rebuilds

Furnace company supplying two rebuilds

29th May 2020

Furnace technology designer and fabricator Allied Furnace Consultants (AFC) is currently supplying technology equipment, including water-cooled roofs, water-cooled off gases and water-cooled... 


TRIED & TESTED
The testing facility at Thermopower Furnaces facility help the company offer a full turnkey solution to its clients

Incinerator installation continues

29th May 2020

South Africa-based furnace and kiln manufacturer Thermopower Furnaces tells Mining Weekly that it will soon continue with the final stages of an incinerator hand-over, as the client has started... 


Company facilitates efficient furnace shutdown projects

29th May 2020

Demolition solutions provider Jet Demolition offers specialised demolition services and machines that are easily adapted to the challenging conditions of furnace-related shutdown projects.... 


BIG BLOW
Covid-19 has caused enough problems, mining should not need to worry about testing as well

Safer breathalyser testing developed amid pandemic

22nd May 2020

Increased concerns over the spread of Covid-19 have spurred medical equipment supplier ALCO-Safe to develop a safer way in which to conduct breathalyser tests on workers in heavy industrial... 


TIGHT FIT The Teadit glad packing is packed tightly around the shaft of a pump or valve to seal the moving shaft from the housing component

New gland packing reduces emissions

15th May 2020

Companies looking to lower emissions can now buy sealing solutions manufacturer Teadit’s 2236 gland packing in South Africa from gasket manufacturer and distributor Absolut Gasket. Gland packing is... 


PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD
The Loctite 518 gasket sealant pen combines the leak-fighting properties of 518 flange sealant with a roll-on applicator

Steady increase in gasket sealant sales

15th May 2020

Since the launch of adhesive manufacturer Loctite’s 518 gasket sealant pen in South Africa last year, local distributors have shown a steady increase in sales. The Loctite 518 gasket sealant pen... 


HARMLESS
Aspasa aspires to achieve a goal of zero harm in all surface mining operations including that of pedestrians

Zero harm difficult to attain – Aspasa

1st May 2020

Surface mining association Aspasa director Nico Pienaar tells Mining Weekly that the surface mining industry currently faces many challenges that need to be addressed so that mines can achieve the... 


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