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One ultra-rare metal is doing much better than Bitcoin this year
26th March 2021 By: Bloomberg

There’s one metal that’s leaving all commodities -- and even Bitcoin -- in the dust this year. The challenge for investors is buying it. Iridium, one of the rarest precious metals and mined as a... 


KWALITY CHECK
Kwatani’s large multi-slope screens undergo testing before being handed over
Coal still holds promise for OEMs – screening specialist
26th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Original-equipment manufacturer Kwatani has kept up sales and service volumes throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, despite the lull in coal demand globally.  


TREE PLANTING By growing more trees, quality of life can improve and make the world sustainable
Paper, wood products vital to lower carbon footprint
26th March 2021

Developed centuries ago, paper has a fascinating history as it has been through the mill – literally and figuratively – in terms of what it is made from, says paper and pulp industry association... 


Grant Kruger - Business Lead ID/IT at LG Electronics South Africa
Why businesses need digital signage in 2021
25th March 2021

As the way we interact with the world around us becomes increasingly digital, more opportunities for innovative and engaging digital experiences are emerging for brands and advertisers to reach... 


The rise of e-learning might just create the next generation of automation enthusiasts we need
24th March 2021

Attending high school during a global pandemic is sure to be interesting, and perhaps a bit disappointing, for our teenagers. It’s all work and no play for many South African students, who are... 


 TIMining brings situational awareness to mining operations from any smart device, anytime, anywhere
TIMining brings situational awareness to mining operations from any smart device, anytime, anywhere
23rd March 2021

While digital transformation has rocked the mining industry, the pandemic accelerated the shift to remote working, amplifying the demand for state-of-the-art technology to keep teams virtually... 


The new WEG SSW900 soft-starters are seen as the ideal choice for complete motor control and protection
Soft-starters promise complete motor control and protection
19th March 2021

By allowing the smooth acceleration and deceleration of motors by controlling the voltage, soft-starters can greatly reduce mechanical stresses on couplings and transmission devices during the... 


New handheld manometer from Greisinger, part of the GHM Group of Companies
Handheld manometers offer higher precision and accuracy
12th March 2021

Manometers are used by engineers and technicians to measure and monitor pressure, and the selection of the best-for-application device is based on a number of critical elements such as high... 


QUICK AND EASY A bolted thickener is quicker and safer to construct on-site, saving on costs and improving quality control
Plant installs thickeners to dewater tailings
12th March 2021

Engineering company FLSmidth was chosen as the preferred provider for four large bolted thickeners for a large coal customer in Mozambique. Two of the thickeners are designed to reduce water load... 


PIN AND COLLAR
The Swagefast heavy industrial pin and collar range will now be supplied by BMG
Company secures distributor deal
5th March 2021 By: Halima Frost

Engineering solutions provider BMG has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Swagefast fastening systems in Africa, including South Africa. “This means that BMG will have the capacity to... 


Ford helps roadside workers stay safe with pioneering illuminated rear panels for vans
2nd March 2021

Whether repairing our cars, fixing potholes, or maintaining our gas and water supplies, many workers have to operate in high risk environments in order to reduce disruption to our lives. Every... 


WEG takes soft-starters to next level with SSW900 range
1st March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The new WEG SSW900 soft-starters are the ideal choice for complete motor control and protection. These units allow quick and simple access to application information and configuration settings in... 


Harmony Gold CEO Peter Steenkamp
Greenfield exploration drilling restarts at Target North gold prospect
23rd February 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Greenfield exploration drilling has restarted at the Target North prospect in the Free State, which Covid-19 temporarily halted, Harmony Gold CEO Peter Steenkamp told Mining Weekly on Tuesday.... 


FLSmidth bolted thickeners were selected for a coal plant in Mozambique
Bolted thickeners help achieve optimal water balance
19th February 2021

Using a bolted thickener to de-water slurry may offer a number of benefits in achieving optimal water balance in a plant. The fit-for-purpose dewatering solution is usually constructed in a... 


Report points to significant increase in time spent using apps in 2020
12th February 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The latest App Annie State of Mobile 2021 has revealed how mobile applications (apps) have dominated during 2020, with new app downloads increasing 7% to 218-billion globally. As consumers... 


Weir Minerals Africa general manager comminution, Tiisetso Masekwameng and technology group leader separation, Steven Hunter, with one of the company’s large screens
South African large screens for Nigerian iron-ore mine
5th February 2021

Large screens designed and manufactured in South Africa are being supplied as part of a process solution for an iron-ore mine in Nigeria. Weir Minerals Africa is supplying a range of solutions to... 


Value of supplier portals in boosting local procurement
5th February 2021

Mines are increasingly required to implement programmes showing good practice in local procurement. International standards – as well as local policy and regulation – provide requirements and... 


E-hailing platform Bolt launches women-only service
2nd February 2021 By: Irma Venter

E-hailing platform Bolt has launched a women-only service that enables women passengers to request rides from women drivers only. Women passengers who request the service will only connect with... 


Minerals Council South Africa president Mxolisi Mgojo
‘We need exploration to grow our industry’ – Minerals Council
1st February 2021 By: Martin Creamer

“We need exploration to grow our industry,” Minerals Council South Africa president Mxolisi Mgojo said on Monday during a virtual State of the Mining Nation media briefing in which he described... 


KIM SCHOEPFLIN
The pandemic has not affected Kwatani’s business as negatively as originally expected
Good vibrations for the year ahead
29th January 2021 By: Darren Parker

Vibrating original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kwatani’s capital project pipeline is “exceptionally strong against the back-end of weak markets”, which Kwatani CEO Kim Schoepflin says is a result... 


Kwatani
Kwatani
29th January 2021

Kwatani is Africa’s leading OEM  producing  engineered  vibratory  equipment. The 44-year old South African OEM is recognised for its world-class engineering and ISO 9001:2015 certified large-scale... 


Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City set to welcome new guests
Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City set to welcome new guests
20th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Situated close to the iconic Mall of Africa, as well as the Sandton and Midrand central business districts (CBDs), the new Courtyard Hotel at Waterfall City, in Midrand, is officially welcoming... 


Large screens for Nigeria show Weir Minerals’ design depth
15th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Two of the largest screens built by Weir Minerals Africa are being designed and manufactured in South Africa as part of a process solution for an iron ore mine in Nigeria. According to Tiisetso... 


Tebogo Thekisho (ProVerb)
The Book of ProVerb – Tebogo Thekisho
10th December 2020

Tebogo Thekisho, better known as ProVerb, first caught South Africa’s attention in 2005 with the release of his now classic debut hip-hop album, The Book of ProVerb. As a teenager he sought music... 


STEVE CATHEY 
We aim to become the go-to engineering team to solve the challenges around transitional ores that many copper producing mining houses are currently facing
Company involved in plant construction for DRC mine
4th December 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Local consulting firm Metallurgical Engineering Technology and Construction (METC) was approached in 2017 to provide detailed engineering and equipment supply for the Mutoshi copper mine, in the... 


Builders Cresta opens end-November
26th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A brand new Builders store is opening its doors at Cresta Shopping Centre on November 26, 2020.  The first branch to open within a super-regional mall, Builders Cresta will offer the full Builders... 


On-Line Refurbishment of a Natural Draught Cooling Tower
10th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Late afternoon in December 2017, two concrete pre-cast beams collapsed in a large natural draft cooling tower. Consequently, approximately 70% of the splash grid fill collapsed catastrophically and... 


A Kwatani screen operating in a precious metal beneficiation facility in Canada
High-capacity vibrating screens improve performance for megaprojects
5th November 2020

Larger, engineered-for-tonnage screens are growing in popularity, as they are seen to reduce the number of processing modules and the level of infrastructure required, especially on megaprojects.... 


Apex Strip Curtains & Doors
Apex Strip Curtains & Doors
30th October 2020

Apex Strip Curtains & Doors has more than 39 years experience in the manufacture and supply of PVC strip curtains, insulated and impact traffic swing doors, roll-up and fold-up high speed door,... 


Even in tough times, Apex safety screens mean no compromise
29th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Poor economic conditions – exacerbated by the Covid-19 lockdown – have tempted many manufacturers to cut back unwisely on health and safety facilities, risking the sustainability of their... 


Engen Computer School celebrates its 2020 graduates
29th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Another 47 members of the South Durban community have had their chances of entering the workplace improved after graduating from the Engen Computer School.   The group, who enrolled early in 2020... 


Engen Computer School celebrates its 2020 graduates
28th October 2020

Another 47 members of the South Durban community have had their chances of entering the workplace improved after graduating from the Engen Computer School.     


Leap-Biz automated business management tool for entrepreneurs launched
2nd October 2020 By: Schalk Burger

A newly launched automated business management tool Leap-Biz uses integrated information flow to keep business owners consistently up to date about their businesses, enabling them to make informed... 


AMPLE SCREEN TIME
Screening equipment needs to be optimised for seamless operation
Virtual event showcases new screening solutions
2nd October 2020 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology’s new Peak Screening solution – an integrated system designed to help ensure every square meter of a customer’s screening is as... 


SHAKE IT
The two-mass vibrating screens are modifiable to accommodate higher tonnages and deeper material bed depths
New tech boosts productivity
2nd October 2020 By: Darren Parker

Comminution, separation and sorting technology provider IMS Engineering now supplies process systems and equipment manufacturer General Kinematics’ STM-Screen – which can replace a brute force... 


VIBRAMECH: Improving engineering design for superior vibrating equipment
VIBRAMECH: Improving engineering design for superior vibrating equipment
2nd October 2020

Southern Africa’s largest manufacturer of vibrating mineral processing equipment, Vibramech, is proud to announce its biggest single order in its 43 years of operation.  During the course of 2020,... 


Cyber Talent: It is More About Talent than Cyber!
29th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

By Joe Robertson, Director of Information Security and EMEA CISO at Fortinet The annual security workforce study conducted by ISC2 has found that while approximately 2.8 million professionals... 


The Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre at O.R Tambo International Airport, opening in October
Radisson opens twelfth hotel in South Africa
28th September 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Radisson Hotel Group is on track to open its twelfth hotel in South Africa, with the opening of the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre Johannesburg which will be launched at OR Tambo International... 


VIEW4ALL HARDWARE

The solution provides access to entertainment content and e-learning materials and can be used in areas with limited connectivity
WiFi solution overcomes poor connectivity to provide free content
25th September 2020 By: Schalk Burger

A WiFi content delivery solution can provide free wireless access to rich and curated education, training and entertainment content in areas that have minimal connectivity and where data costs... 


ADVANCE MECHANISMS 
M515 trommels are designed to clean rocks in all weather conditions
Trommel supply available throughout continent
25th September 2020

Trommel technology leader MDS trommel screens and apron feeders, which have been designed especially for mineral processing and recycling applications, are available throughout Africa from branded... 


Sasol to become first raw material supplier signatory of Operation Clean Sweep
15th September 2020 By: Donna Slater

Energy and chemicals group Sasol has become the first South African raw material supplier to the plastics industry to become a signatory of Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) – an international... 


Paulsens East iron-ore project, Australia
Paulsens East iron-ore project, Australia
11th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Strike Resources has reported that the project has additional upside potential. 


Is Traditional Shopping a Thing of the Past?
8th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

COVID-19 has impacted us in many ways, including the way in which we shop. As e-commerce surges and the landscape continues to shift, will brick and mortar shopping fall by the wayside? The Future... 


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