Mining News
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The bright, new jewel in Africa’s crown?
Future of Mining – African Mining Market Mar 31, 2020 | 15:50 pm
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For the past decade Africa has been a vibrant continent for hydrocarbons exploration. Over those years the main story, apart from the traditional North African natural gas heartlands, has been oil. However, parts of sub-Saharan Africa are on the precipice of a new natural gas era which could radically change their economies for the better. … -
Flexibility, knowledge assist in cost reduction
Mining Weekly | Crushing and Screening Mar 26, 2020 | 22:00 pmThe coal sector faces immense cost pressures, which are influenced and exacerbated by uncontrollable macroeconomic factors, notes vibrating equipment solutions provider Kwatani CEO Kim Schoepflin. However, she comments that Kwatani has sought to mitigate the impact of these factors by reducing costs through a novel solutions approach.
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Finding sustainable ways to resettle communities
Future of Mining – African Mining Market Mar 18, 2020 | 16:06 pm
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In December 2019, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) published its Draft Mine Community Resettlement Guidelines for comment – part of its process to standardise resettlement practice in mining. Among the stakeholders offering input is global consulting engineers and scientists SRK Consulting. “It is clear that resettlement is a growing concern during the … -
Pilot Crushtec launches compact mobilecrushing, screening equipment from Metso
Mining Weekly | Crushing and Screening Mar 5, 2020 | 22:00 pmMining and quarrying equipment specialist Pilot Crushtec launched a new range from mining equipment manufacturer Metso’s mobile and compact crushing and screening equipment last month that is well suited to local economic conditions. Pilot Crushtec CEO Sandro Scherf says that contracts have been getting smaller in the industry over the past few years owing to the business environment. However, conversely, once agreements are concluded there is greater need for haste and expectations of high service levels.
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Land agreement in motion for cobalt producer
Mining Weekly | Crushing and Screening Feb 6, 2020 | 22:00 pmKatanga Mining, the Glencore subsidiary that operates in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has, as reported by Mining Weekly Online last month, reached an agreement to acquire land where it could build a new long-term tailings facility for its 75%-owned Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) operation. The agreement with DRC State miner Gécamines, which has a 25% shareholding in KCC, includes multiple blocks, which not only cover the preferred location for the tailings, but could also enhance KCC’s ability to more efficiently operate its mines and other infrastructure.
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Gold paper releasedat global forum
Mining Weekly | Crushing and Screening Feb 6, 2020 | 22:00 pmThe collaborative paper, titled Kibali Gold Mine sulphide concentrate treatment – understanding the pre-oxidation of sulphide concentrates, was presented by dual-listed miner Barrick Gold’s Kibali gold mine technical manager Dr Thamsanqa Mahlangu at the World Gold 2019 conference held in Perth, Australia. The paper discusses the extensive analysis of plant data and laboratory testwork conducted by specialised minerals processing technology provider Maelgwyn Mineral Services Africa at the Kibali gold mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In conclusion it notes that the equipment supplied by Maelgwyn has helped to support and define a niche operating domain for optimal preoxidation processes.
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Drive package delivered to greenfield mine
Mining Weekly | Crushing and Screening Feb 6, 2020 | 22:00 pmThe last of nine units of a comprehensive drive package were successfully delivered to a major greenfield copper mining project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by drive and automation specialist SEW-Eurodrive. The five main 500 kW drives weighed 12 t each while the remaining four consisted of two 90 kW drives on the decline sacrificial conveyor, and two 30 kW drives on the tip-truck sacrificial conveyor.
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Decarbonised mining secures access to global capital over the long term
Future of Mining – African Mining Market Feb 5, 2020 | 12:16 pm
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The decarbonising of operations across a company’s value chain – once seen as a nice-to-have reporting metric – is, today, a corporate responsibility expectation and an industry-level credibility test. More importantly, going forward, the ability to successfully decarbonise mining and metals businesses will become central to maintaining institutional investor commitment in an age where sustainability … -
Another NRF rating boosts Wits School of Mining
Future of Mining – African Mining Market Jan 28, 2020 | 08:44 am
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The value of research conducted by Wits University’s School of Mining Engineering has been further recognised with the award of a National Research Foundation (NRF) rating to a fifth member of staff. Associate Professor Bekir Genc has received an NRF C2 rating for his work on the management of spontaneous combustion risk in South Africa’s … -
Lead Market: Industry Potential, Trends and forecast 2019 – 2025
Future of Mining – African Mining Market Jan 9, 2020 | 13:34 pm
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Burgeoning demand for batteries across the automotive sector in tandem with the rising requirement of power backup systems in communication centers will stimulate lead market growth. Escalating efforts towards enhancing the efficiency of grids and the subsequent expansion of microgrid networks will also boost the industry landscape. Additionally, the rising prevalence of blackouts across several …
Agricultural News
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Zimbabwean tobacco auctions expected to be delayed
Africa – Farmer's Weekly Mar 27, 2020 | 10:30 am
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The Zimbabwean tobacco industry is being hard hit by the global coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which has resulted in President Emmerson Mnangagwa closing the country’s borders and banning gatherings of more than 50 people, among other measures. -
Artificial insemination project in Zimbabwe goes countrywide
Africa – Farmer's Weekly Mar 20, 2020 | 13:28 pm
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Chinhoyi University of Technology, a university in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe, recently took its national artificial insemination (AI) project for cattle countrywide. -
Questions about Zim government’s land restoration plans
Africa – Farmer's Weekly Mar 13, 2020 | 12:08 pm
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The Zimbabwean government has announced a legal framework to restore ownership rights to individuals and companies that lost farms over the past 20 years, in terms of the Bilateral Investment Protection and Promotion Agreements. -
Namibian hunting quotas cut 80% due to drought
Africa – Farmer's Weekly Mar 11, 2020 | 12:46 pm
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The past several years’ drought in Namibia has had a devastating impact on the country’s hunting industry, and in some areas hunting quotas had been cut between 70% and 80%. This was according to Tanya Dahl, CEO of the Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA). -
Recovery plan for grain production in Zimbabwe
Africa – Farmer's Weekly Mar 2, 2020 | 11:19 am
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For the first time in 20 years, the producer prices of small grains in Zimbabwe have been set higher than that of maize as a way of encouraging the growing of these crops. -
OPINION | Kallie Kriel: AfriForum has interests of farmers at heart - unashamedly
Articles relating to topics | agriculture Jan 1, 1970 | 00:00 amAfriForum respects Kriek’s right to believe that he and organised agriculture can prevent expropriation without compensation by attempting to win the ANC’s favour and pacifying them, writes Kallie Kriel.
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DGB dominates SA category at international wine competition
Articles relating to topics | agriculture Jan 1, 1970 | 00:00 amDGB led the South African category at the prestigious Mundus Vini Grand International Wine Awards, winning over 40% of all Gold medals awarded to Cape producers.
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FEEL GOOD | Ntando used R389 to buy seeds 2 years ago, she now employs 40 people and exports veggies
Articles relating to topics | agriculture Jan 1, 1970 | 00:00 amHer husband gave her money to do her hair, but she opted to use it to buy seeds and start her garden.
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Distell to consolidate core wine brands, sell some 'ultra-premium' assets
Articles relating to topics | agriculture Jan 1, 1970 | 00:00 amDistell announced on Monday that it will consolidate its core wine brands and capabilities to focus on growth in mainstream and accessible premium segments.
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Coronavirus: Most 'risk violations' are in agricultural sector – chief labour inspector
Articles relating to topics | agriculture Jan 1, 1970 | 00:00 amThe labour department warns employers to comply or face closure.
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Materials Handling News
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Company reaches new heights with award
Engineering News | Materials Handling Mar 12, 2020 | 22:00 pmHeight management solutions providers Skyriders received an award from a major petrochemicals producer in December last year for achieving significant reductions in its maintenance costs and boosting health and safety at one of the producer’s refineries, in Mpumalanga. The award was for a methodology created by Skyriders and their client to remove bulky equipment from on top of various tanks[…]
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Focus on corridor solutions yields results for Grindrod
Engineering News | Materials Handling Mar 4, 2020 | 10:37 amIt seems as if driving corridor solutions for specific customer requirements has yielded positive results for freight and logistics group Grindrod. Releasing its financial results for the year ended December 31 in Johannesburg on Wednesday, Grindrod reported a 12% growth in revenue, to R3.87-billion, compared with the previous year.
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Telematics company introduces live streaming
Engineering News | Materials Handling Feb 6, 2020 | 22:00 pmFleet and asset management solutions company MiX Telematics has added a live streaming service to its MiX Vision solution. The streaming service enables fleet managers to live-stream footage from up to eight cameras simultaneously using MiX Fleet Manager – MiX Telematics’ online software solution – with the benefit of improving driver safety and compliance in real-time.
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New forklift models for South African market
Engineering News | Materials Handling Feb 6, 2020 | 22:00 pmLocal forklift and compressor distributor Avir is introducing four new Chinese JAC forklift models to South Africa this year. One of these new models is a special edition 3 t forklift for loading and offloading in steep-gradient conditions.
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Rocky political climate hinders conveyor industry growth
Engineering News | Materials Handling Feb 6, 2020 | 22:00 pmThe “turmoil” of South African politics has engendered a decline in investment currently and doubt over possible future investment in the mining industry, Conveyor Manufacturers Association of South Africa (CMASA) chairperson Jay Pillay tells Engineering News. Typically, mine expansions, new mines and port terminal developments require large materials handling and conveyor components. The constrained economy has meant that there have[…]
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Construction News
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Local power transformer for Western Cape wind farm
Construction Industry - SA Construction News Apr 1, 2020 | 09:17 am
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Zest WEG has delivered a locally manufactured main power transformer to a wind farm project near Swellendam in the Western Cape.The 45MVA transformer will receive 33kV from the wind turbines and step this up to 132 kV for the main power grid. Stuart Brown, sales team leader, transformer division at Zest WEG, says the design and construction of the power[…] -
SACPCMP Instils Measures to Address Covid-19 Risks
Construction Industry - SA Construction News Mar 20, 2020 | 09:38 am
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To protect the wellbeing of its staff and stakeholders, the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) has put a number of measures in place to ensure that the risk of Covid-19 transmission is managed throughout its office premises.Since the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a global pandemic and a National State of Disaster in South Africa,[…] -
CESA Infrastructure Indaba: “If we sink, we sink together” – greater public-private partnership vital for local infrastructure industry
Construction Industry - SA Construction News Mar 13, 2020 | 07:27 am
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Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) is hosting its annual Infrastructure Indaba on 11-12 March 2020 at the Spier Conference Centre, Stellenbosch.In his opening remarks, Sugen Pillay, President of CESA stated that he was looking forward to fruitful discussions during the Indaba in line with CESA’s theme of ‘A Time for Reflection, Renewal and Regeneration’, stating that, “as a country, we[…] -
CESA Infrastructure Indaba - Minister Patricia de Lille: We need to start implementing, the patience of our people is running out!
Construction Industry - SA Construction News Mar 12, 2020 | 06:40 am
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Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) is hosting its annual Infrastructure Indaba on 11-12 March 2020 at the Spier Conference Centre, Stellenbosch.Keynote speaker at the event, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), Patricia de Lille highlighted the urgency for action in the infrastructure environment. “We are a government of announcements. We need to start implementing those announcements; the patience of[…] -
Building the community from the ground up
Construction Industry - SA Construction News Mar 11, 2020 | 18:39 pm
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It is imperative to the growth of the South African economy, and our social responsibility, that big businesses support small businesses within the construction industry, and give back to the community.This is according to Pherdy le Roux, managing director at the Gauteng branch of GVK-Siya Zama, a leading construction company that recently worked with local small, medium and micro enterprises[…] -
No sign of recovery for Group Five construction company
Articles relating to topics | construction Jan 1, 1970 | 00:00 amGroup Five has issued an update on its business rescue process for the month of November.
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Stefanutti takes another knock as PSG slashes its stake
Articles relating to topics | construction Jan 1, 1970 | 00:00 amPSG Asset Management has reduced its interest in construction company Stefanutti Stocks from 8.9% to 3.89%, just weeks after Sanlam Investments, too, reduced its interest in the construction firm.
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Coronavirus delays hit local construction industry
Articles relating to topics | construction Jan 1, 1970 | 00:00 amLocal construction projects are being impacted by indefinitely delayed shipments of material due to the novel coronavirus, says a director at a firm specialising in construction and technology law.
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Fast-track construction projects after coronavirus pandemic, says industry body
Articles relating to topics | construction Jan 1, 1970 | 00:00 amThe property development and construction sector is already under severe strain and a lack of intervention could see it decimated, warns an industry body.
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Virus a blow for government's civil construction projects - economist
Articles relating to topics | construction Jan 1, 1970 | 00:00 amWith the Covid-19 outbreak, it's uncertain whether certain civil construction projects planned by government will be able to go ahead as planned, says an economist.
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