Mining News
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thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa
Mining Weekly | Crushing and Screening Jul 9, 2020 | 22:00 pmDiversified industrial group thyssenkrupp has extensive experience in materials handling and minerals processing circuits, and the service support of its own manufactured equipment. A fully owned subsidiary of thyssenkrupp, headquartered in Essen, Germany, thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa is able to respond to its clients’ needs and site-specific problems, as well as offers regular on-site inspections. In addition to attending to emergency break downs, the company also has the capacity to undertake turnkey shutdown, revamp and upgrade projects.
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Osborn completes first equipment installation in CIS region
Mining Weekly | Crushing and Screening Jul 6, 2020 | 14:50 pmMining and quarrying equipment specialist Osborn has completed an export order to Kyrgyzstan, which extends its reach into the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region.The equipment supplied by Osborn has been installed at the country’s second-largest gold mine, the Jerooy gold project.
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Multotec expands global reach into South America
Mining Weekly | Crushing and Screening Jul 2, 2020 | 22:00 pmSouth African minerals processing company Multotec is expanding its global reach by investing in South America, where almost 30% of the world’s foreign direct investment is being funnelled. “South America is a very important mining jurisdiction. Multotec Chile’s official registration in 2014 cemented this fact with the creation of a local team to focus specifically on Chile’s copper mining potential,” says Multotec vice-president of screening media Roy Roche.
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Company leverages 20 years’ experience to benefit clients
Mining Weekly | Crushing and Screening Jul 2, 2020 | 22:00 pmThe selection of suitable equipment for specific earthmoving tasks is critical, not only to optimise productivity, but to also ensure efficient capital expenditure, minimal downtime and safety on site, notes Equipment supplier HPE Africa. It is also critical that the equipment that is selected complies with a mine’s regulations, says MD Ross Collard.
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Company continues global growth
Mining Weekly | Crushing and Screening Jul 2, 2020 | 22:00 pmFollowing growth in Australia, as well as expansions into other countries, Australian mining and heavy equipment trader Components Only is focusing on continuing its momentum in terms of global growth. “About 30% of our revenue is now international. Our international expansion is twofold – to continue to expand our reach on a country-by-country basis, and to create a balanced reciprocal trade for imports and exports,” explains Components Only director Ben Hailes.
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Zimbabwe can narrow it’s debt: Experts
Future of Mining – African Mining Market Jul 1, 2020 | 13:53 pm
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Zimbabwe can significantly narrow its debt if the country manages its vast natural resources in a more sustainable manner, experts have said. The country is saddled with an unsustainable debt, which has negative effects on the economy and citizens. This has now been worsened by the obtaining Covid-19 pandemic, which has affected economies across the … -
Young talent continues to blossom in the environmental sector
Future of Mining – African Mining Market Jun 22, 2020 | 10:10 am
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As South Africa celebrated Youth Month on 16 June – 44 years since the historical uprising against an oppressive learning regime – we recognise young women making a tangible impact in the mining industry. Women like, Cebisile Majola, a 29-year-old Environmental Practitioner at Exxaro Coal Central. “Straight after completing my BSc degree (Life and Environmental … -
WoodMac: Gold industry must invest $37 billion by 2025 to maintain 2019 production levels
Future of Mining – African Mining Market Jun 17, 2020 | 10:43 am
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Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, peak gold supply was becoming a real possibility. Now, with exploration programmes paused or cancelled and project disruptions hampering production, the summit is in sight. As organic growth is waning, miners are looking to buy gold through mergers and acquisitions to secure their future. So far this has failed to … -
Rwanda’s quick wins to revive mining sector
Future of Mining – African Mining Market Jun 10, 2020 | 09:52 am
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Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) unveiled new strategies in the mining sector to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. RMB is government of Rwanda body in charge of fast-tracking the realization of the national vision for the mining, petroleum and gas sector. Rwanda, one of the biggest producers of 3Ts worldwide, targets to become … -
TOMRA introduces virtual demonstration and test sessions to support mining operations
Future of Mining – African Mining Market May 12, 2020 | 21:09 pm
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TOMRA Sorting Mining has developed virtual testing capabilities to help mining operations ensure their business and operational continuity, enabling them to take informed purchasing decisions for their sorting plants. This is the latest action in the company’s plan to provide its customers all the support they need in the current situation and take their business …
Agricultural News
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Concern about ‘mysterious’ elephant deaths in Botswana
Africa – Farmer's Weekly Jul 9, 2020 | 12:12 pm
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The cause of death of hundreds of elephants in the northern part of Botswana’s Okavango Delta remains a mystery, with more than 400 carcasses having been discovered since May this year. -
Relief funds dry up as Namibian drought continues unabated
Africa – Farmer's Weekly May 29, 2020 | 13:15 pm
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Large parts of Namibia remain in the grips of a brutal drought, with the last significant rainfall reported in the far southern region a decade ago. -
Second locust wave could dampen East Africa’s harvest hopes
Africa – Farmer's Weekly May 19, 2020 | 15:47 pm
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Despite significant gains in the battle against desert locust infestations in 10 countries, mostly in East Africa, food security remains at risk, especially as a second wave of locusts now threaten what could otherwise be a promising crop harvest for the region. -
Subsidies can support food production during COVID-19 crisis
Africa – Farmer's Weekly Apr 30, 2020 | 13:59 pm
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Africa is coming up with its own solutions to the challenges posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a statement by the African Development Bank (AfDB). -
Strict social distancing rules for Zim tobacco auctions
Africa – Farmer's Weekly Apr 27, 2020 | 07:36 am
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SA wine producers 'fearful and frustrated', losing R300 million per week
Articles relating to topics | agriculture Jan 1, 1970 | 00:00 amSouth African wine producers are said to be "fearful and frustrated" due to the ban on alcohol sales during lockdown.
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Materials Handling News
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Barloworld to exit logistics, shed 2 500jobs in auto, logistics unit
Engineering News | Materials Handling Jul 9, 2020 | 22:00 pmBarloworld will be exiting the logistics sector, says CEO Dominic Sewela. Announcing the company’s financial results for the six months ended March 31, he said that the business had been given a three-year period to turn around, with a decision on its future scheduled for September.
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Monitor for food and beverage industry launched
Engineering News | Materials Handling Jul 9, 2020 | 22:00 pmProcess automation company Endress + Hauser launched its innovative Liquitrend QMW43 device that helps ensure food safety and increases food quality in March. “This compact multivariable device can be used to detect the continuous build-up of liquids and can also be used to measure conductivity,” says Endress + Hauser Food & Beverage Industry manager Dhiren Naidoo.
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Grindrod appoints new FD
Engineering News | Materials Handling Jul 2, 2020 | 14:14 pmJSE-listed logistics group Grindrod has announced the appointment of Fathima Ally as group FD, effective September 1.She succeeds Xolani Mbambo, who is moving into an operations position.
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TFR implementing new online truck scheduling system at City Deep Terminal
Engineering News | Materials Handling Jul 2, 2020 | 09:28 amTransnet Freight Rail (TFR) will implement the Navis Truck Appointment System at its City Deep Terminal in Johannesburg from July 6. The online truck scheduling system will not only regulate the flow of trucks to the terminal, but will also enable physical distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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New acquisition increases DHL’s ecommercefootprint in Africa
Engineering News | Materials Handling Jun 25, 2020 | 22:00 pmDHL Express has acquired a minority stake in Link Commerce, the UK-based ecommerce firm that helped the logistics company develop its DHL Africa eShop platform. The acquisition demonstrates the company’s commitment to growing ecommerce in Africa, says DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa CEO Hennie Heymans. “Acquiring a stake in Link Commerce, the company behind the MallforAfrica.com platform, . . . positions us to realise our ambitions of growing[…]
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Construction News
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WC construction industry to prepare for COVID-19 peak
Construction Industry - SA Construction News Jul 10, 2020 | 09:44 am
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Latest epidemiological models have revealed that the COVID-19 infection peak in the Western Cape will take place from late July through early August.This is both longer and flatter than anticipated, said Premier Alan Winde. Although this will assist with the capacity of the healthcare system, it means that the worst of the pandemic is still to come. “You have the[…] -
NHBRC Tzaneen office closed due to a positive COVID-19 case
Construction Industry - SA Construction News Jun 29, 2020 | 03:21 am
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Today the NHBRC has temporarily closed down its Tzaneen satellite office after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.The office will resume with its normal operations on Monday, 6 July 2020.Developers, contractors, home builders and housing consumers in the area are advised to use the Polokwane and/or Thulamela offices. “As part of our precautionary measures, all the affected employees based in that[…] -
MBA North welcomes government’s infrastructure strategy but says implementation is critical
Construction Industry - SA Construction News Jun 24, 2020 | 11:26 am
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The Master Builders Association (MBA) North has broadly welcomed President Ramaphosa’s vision of massive infrastructure spending as the “flywheel” of South Africa’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.Speaking at the inaugural Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium, President Ramaphosa said that 88 investment-ready projects had already been identified by the Presidency’s infrastructure and investment head Dr Kgosientsho Ramakgopa and Public Works and Infrastructure[…] -
NHBRC East London offices closed due to a positive COVID-19 case
Construction Industry - SA Construction News Jun 18, 2020 | 05:17 am
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The NHBRC has temporarily closed its East London office down after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 as of 17th of June 2020.“As part of our precautionary measures, all the affected employees based in that office will also be in self-isolation for a period of 14 days as per the COVID-19 regulations. The concerned employee has been hospitalised,” said NHBRC[…] -
University of Fort Hare construction resumes
Construction Industry - SA Construction News Jun 18, 2020 | 04:36 am
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Following two months of hard lockdown, the development of a 2 047-bed student village at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) has resumed this week. Covid-19 has had a severe impact on the construction industry in South Africa, including material shortages, loss of income and the delay of key infrastructure projects, such as student housing. With the sector resuming operations under lockdown[…]
