Mining Business Africa

16/11/2024

Effective conveyor belt tracking is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and preventing issues on conveyor belt systems and belt trackers, although seemingly small components, play an important role in maintaining the alignment and smooth operation of conveyor belts.

15/11/2024

Among the attractions of the Sandvik Digital Assistant (SAM) is that it delivers value to everyone in the crushing and screening value chain, raising the game for forward-looking mines.

14/11/2024

The civil engineering industry, known for its complex projects and large-scale operations, demands precision, cooperation and clear communication.

13/11/2024

While their primary objective is to ensure the safety of people, Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) and Collision Prevention System (CPS) installations also have a direct bearing on other critical parameters such as equipment availability and productivity.

12/11/2024

In the bulk material handling applications transfer points are critical locations where materials are moved between different conveyor belts or from conveyors to storage areas.

11/11/2024

https://miningbusinessafrica.co.za/scope-for-private-steam-turbines-to-feed-grid-says-weg-africa-2/

Steam turbines represent mission critical equipment for a range of industries from sugar and paper to steel and petrochemicals, but there is now greater opportunity among these sectors to generate more energy to sell into the national grid.

09/11/2024

In both opencast and underground mines, unexpected water ingress can severely disrupt production unless an effective dewatering solution can be quickly applied; some forethought will go a long way in making this happen.

08/11/2024

AfriSam and Rumdel Construction were honoured at the Construction World Best Projects 2024 Awards for their collaborative work on a landmark upgrade to the N3 highway in KwaZulu-Natal.

07/11/2024

https://miningbusinessafrica.co.za/plastics-improve-machine-performance-and-reliability/

Engineered plastics from German polymer manufacturer igus continue to revolutionise mechanical systems across various industries worldwide with a pledge to “Improve what moves” by replacing moving steel components with polymer equivalents.

06/11/2024

https://miningbusinessafrica.co.za/egypt-irh-hold-talks-on-mining-energy/

Egypt and, International Resources Holding have held talks to discuss potential partnerships in the mining and energy sectors.

05/11/2024

Controlling dust during material transfer has become a pressing challenge in mining and industrial operations, particularly as environmental regulations tighten and safety standards rise.

04/11/2024

https://miningbusinessafrica.co.za/akobo-minerals-issues-results-on-segele-mine-development/

Akobo Minerals AB’s has unveiled substantial progress in gold production at their Segele project in Ethiopia. The Segele Gold Project is a high-grade gold mine located in the southern part of Ethiopia, within the country’s Arabian-Nubian Shield, which is known for hosting several gold deposits.

02/11/2024

https://miningbusinessafrica.co.za/from-waste-to-energy-steinmuller-africas-boilers-benefit-industrial-sectors/

Steinmüller Africa’s fired boilers deliver efficient waste management, energy, and cost savings for pulp & paper, sugar, metallurgical and coal mining industries.

01/11/2024

As is customary with Metso equipment, in another show of unparalleled longevity, a Metso LT300HP mobile cone crusher owned and operated by Danoher Group, a leading mining contractor in southern Africa, has clocked more than 30 000 hours, and counting.

01/11/2024

Newmont Corporation announces the commissioning of its first battery-electric large mining truck at the Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine in Teller County, Colorado, U.S. The vehicle, dubbed the Early Learner Cat® 793 XE, is an important milestone for Newmont, made possible through its strategic...

31/10/2024

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Meeting world class standards in air quality, South Africa-based Cobra Projects is producing 14 ventilated operator cabins for a Tier 1 mining company in Australia – fitted with Sy-Klone filtration systems supplied by local HVAC specialist Booyco Engineering.

30/10/2024

Two treatment plants for Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) near Johannesburg have received a boost to their efficiency, thanks to IPR’s innovative SlurrySucker dredging unit.

29/10/2024

https://miningbusinessafrica.co.za/control-systems-and-remote-monitoring-systems-partnering-to-ensure-boiler-safety-and-efficiency-says-aes/

Control systems, together with AES’s Remote Monitoring System (RMS) play a vital role in ensuring the safe and smooth operation of boilers.