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Crushing and Screening News
Hosted learnerships allow for collaborative skills development
By: Nadine Ramdass 10th May 2024 Hosted learnerships play a crucial role in addressing the skills gap in the mining sector, particularly in areas with high unemployment rates, by upskilling local talent, providing additional workforce and offering employment opportunities outside the sector, says training services provider... →
Pilot Crushtec introduces Swedish brand of large-scale crushers to the Southern African market 
By: Marleny Arnoldi 25th April 2024 Local mobile and semi-mobile crushing and screening equipment provider Pilot Crushtec has expanded its product lineup to the Southern African mining market with the addition of Swedish brand Jonsson’s crushers and screens. The range complements the company’s existing offering of Metso equipment,... →
How 30 years of democracy has transformed South Africa's mining industry 
By: Martin Creamer 25th April 2024 South Africa’s 30 years of democracy has changed the character of this country’s mining industry profoundly, Minerals Council South Africa emphasised in a report that highlights the industry’s significant advance since the dawning of democracy in 1994. Importantly, South Africa’s highly regarded... →
Minerals Council South Africa setting out to boost local demand for green hydrogen
By: Martin Creamer 17th April 2024 Minerals Council South Africa is focused on increasing the domestic demand for green hydrogen, which it sees as contributing to the kickstarting of the hydrogen economy in South Africa. “The applications that we’re looking at are stationary as well as mobility applications of using hydrogen... →
Multipurpose facility boosts screening services in Tanzania
By: Simone Liedtke 12th April 2024 The East African mining sector is experiencing a transformative shift, particularly in Tanzania, reports screening solutions provider Sandvik Rock Processing, which notes that this has driven its strategy to establish a facility in Mwanza, thereby introducing single-source efficiency, and... →
Mines investing R46m to put an end to fall-of-ground fatalities 
By: Martin Creamer 5th April 2024 South Africa’s mining industry is investing R46-million in an action plan to eliminate fall-of-ground (FoG) fatalities. The FoG action plan is being implemented through Minerals Council South Africa with the assistance of its Rock Engineering Technical Committee, and supported by the South... →
Spiral beneficiation boost for coal industry
By: Trent Roebeck 29th March 2024 Original equipment manufacturer for the mineral processing industry Multotec is making excellent headway in putting its SX10 spiral separator – which has been subjected to development processes over the past five years – to efficient use in local and international coal mining industries to prove... →
New ore sorting tech launched at Indaba
22nd March 2024 Collection and sorting systems developer Tomra Mining launched its Tomra deep learning solution OBTAIN, which is suitable for high-capacity ore sorting, at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town, from February 5 to 8. This newly developed software leverages deep learning to... →
Mining innovators recognised
By: Halima Frost 22nd March 2024 In conjunction with this year’s yearly Investing in African Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town at the start of February, industry body Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (Memsa) held a virtual webinar – titled ‘Innovation, Digitisation and Collaboration in the South African Mining... →
Digital twins paving way to safer underground mining
By: Simone Liedtke 15th March 2024 Digital twins represent a “pivotal technological advancement” in underground mining, offering innovative solutions for safety, operational efficiency and environmental sustainability, says business intelligence and analytics company In2IT Technologies technology services group VP and MD Amritesh... →
Metso launches Concorde Cell flotation technology in Africa
By: Darren Parker 8th March 2024 Process and optimisation technology company Metso has launched the first of its Concorde Cell high-intensity pneumatic flotation units in Africa through local manufacturing partner Betterect, which fabricated Metso’s design in South Africa for the first time. Metso’s Concorde Cell flotation... →
Concorde Cells
Solutions provider aims to enhance mining productivity more sustainably
By: Shannon de Ryhove 28th February 2024 Global engineering solutions provider Weir aims to assist the mining industry to meet the surging global demand for critical minerals and metals in a more sustainable way. It aims to do this through improving existing mines to enhance productivity and expediting resource extraction. Weir Group... →
Power aggregators seen as key accelerators of South African mining’s energy transition
By: Martin Creamer 13th February 2024 Many energy projects selling to one buyer, who in turn sells to many mines – this procurement model is seen as a key financial tool to accelerate the energy transition of South Africa’s mining industry. “We think the aggregator model can really accelerate the requirements of the mines to get... →
TOMRA unveils revolutionary deep learning solution, aims to transform ore sorting technology
By: Shannon de Ryhove 12th February 2024 Sensor-based ore sorting technology provider TOMRA has unveiled its latest innovation for high-capacity ore sorting at the Investing in African Mining Indaba exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa. This ground-breaking software, known as OBTAIN is a cutting-edge solution that leverages deep... →
Multotec optimistic about African mining
7th February 2024 Despite economic challenges globally, international minerals processing specialist Multotec Group remains optimistic about the future of mining in Africa and the company is looking forward to a productive and insightful Investing in African Mining Indaba this year, says Multotec Africa MD Peter... →
South Africa’s mining industry now 39% black-owned, Mining Indaba hears
By: Martin Creamer 5th February 2024 In 2004, the year South Africa’s far-reaching Mining Charter was first introduced, black ownership in South Africa’s globally recognised mining industry stood at a negligible 2%. This has now leapt nearly 20 times higher to approximately 39%, South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted in... →
Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions enabling positive disruption
By: Tracy Hancock 5th February 2024 Eco-efficient rock processing solutions provider Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is playing a key role in embracing the power of positive disruption in the African mining industry. Sandvik Rock Processing sales area Africa VP Tarynn Yatras tells Mining Weekly in a video interview at the... →
Circularity promoted
By: Halima Frost 26th January 2024 Bearings manufacturer and distributor SKF South Africa intends to promote its continuous drive towards reliability improvements and a circular economy to attendees of this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from February 5 to 8.... →
Manufacturer secures new clients despite challenges
By: Halima Frost 24th January 2024 Despite the negative effects of illegal mining and copper scrap exports on the confidence levels of international investors and clients, South Africa-based foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie has manged to secure a large number of new international clients. The company’s direct marketing... →
Cadastre imminent, 2024 to be used as year to clear backlogs, says Minerals Minister
By: Martin Creamer 18th January 2024 The introduction of an electronic cadastral system to record and enable online access to mining data is imminent, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe emphasised in an interview with Radio 702 host Clement Manyathela on Thursday. Mantashe disclosed to Manyathela that agreement had... →
Gwede Mantashe
Sunward expands presence in South Africa with new distribution, service centre
By: Marleny Arnoldi 11th December 2023 Drilling, earthmoving and construction equipment supplier Sunward South Africa has unveiled its dedicated distribution facility in Jet Park, Boksburg, to serve the Southern African mining and construction markets. Sunward South Africa is part of the Sunward Equipment Group, which is a... →
Greenfield investment lagging badly, mining’s contribution to economy halved
By: Martin Creamer 1st December 2023 The growth of investment in fresh new greenfield mining projects is lagging badly and the contribution of the South African mining industry to the national economy has more than halved in the last two decades, Minerals Council South Africa’s latest Facts and Figures 2022 points out. Net fixed... →
African Rainbow Minerals provides R20-million for Wits University research
By: Martin Creamer 23rd November 2023 Diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is supporting postdoctoral research into water, energy and digitalisation at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg. The investment is firmly located within the university’s mining precinct and dovetails with the... →
Wear liner manufacturer Tega ventures into capital equipment production
By: Marleny Arnoldi 22nd November 2023 Mining engineering solutions company Tega Industries Africa will start manufacturing capital equipment following its acquisition of US-based McNally Sayaji Equipment. The merged and rebranded Tega McNally Minerals will supply a broader range of solutions for the global mining market, including... →
New processing chemicals supplied to copper miner
By: Halima Frost 17th November 2023 Consequent to a complete ore characteristics analysis for a new client in the copper processing sector, South African chemical company Axis House has supplied collectors, depressants and frothers to the client, who has reported an improvement in product quality and a reduction in operational... →
Flame-resistant screen media innovation sparks safer mining
By: Simone Liedtke 3rd November 2023 Hot work on screen decks during plant maintenance poses a significant risk, as fires in mining not only endanger lives, but also lead to substantial downtime and financial losses. In response to this critical challenge, mineral processing equipment supplier Multotec has developed flame-resistant... →
Larger incline screen delivered for growing sand mine
By: Halima Frost 27th October 2023 A new Chieftain 2200 mobile inclined screen was delivered in August by mining equipment supplier ELB Equipment to the Jongiliziwe sand mine, in Sasolburg, in the Free State. Manufactured by mobile crushing, screening and conveying equipment company Powerscreen, the Chieftain 2200 replaces a... →
Mobile crusher manufacturer adds to portfolio
27th October 2023 Mining and construction solutions provider Wirtgen Group’s Kleemann brand announced in August that it will launch its mobile impact crusher, the MOBIREX MR 100(i) NEO and NEOe gradually, starting with the European and North American markets, in the first quarter of 2024. Mobile crushers are used... →
Sector can flourish – association
By: Halima Frost 27th October 2023 Despite small-scale surface miners being negatively affected by the prevailing subdued economic climate in South Africa, surface mining nonprofit organisation Aspasa director Letisha van den Berg says the sector is agile and resilient and will continue to go from strength to strength.... →
Collaboration to develop heavy-duty motors
13th October 2023 Industrial products supplier BMG’s electric motor designers and engineers have collaborated with global electric motor specialists to develop the Synergy IE3 range of electric motors that meet stringent quality standards and set the benchmark locally for arduous duty, high efficiency motors.... →
Company localises engagement for growth in Africa
By: Simone Liedtke 6th October 2023 In the dynamic mining and rock processing landscape, proximity to customers and swift access to support services play a pivotal role in maintaining operational efficiency and building lasting relationships. Mining and rock excavation company Sandvik Rock Processing recognises this critical aspect... →
Flowsheet redefines beneficiation sustainability
By: Simone Liedtke 6th October 2023 The mining industry is at a critical juncture, where sustainability and energy efficiency have become paramount. In pursuit of this, mining technology company Weir Minerals says its transformational flowsheet helps mining operations redefine traditional methods of mineral extraction and... →
Warranties key to customer satisfaction – supplier
By: Simone Liedtke 6th October 2023 While competitive pricing may attract attention, it is the combination of robust warranties and strong aftermarket support that truly defines operational efficiency, longevity and total cost of ownership of equipment, says crushing and screening equipment supplier Pilot Crushtec sales and... →
Protection systems simplify safety
By: Nadine Ramdass 6th October 2023 Conveyor materials handling original-equipment-manufacturer Electrotron’s ScanBelt suite of conveyor belt protection systems helps to improve safety and efficiency while decreasing downtime and damage to machinery. The range comprises monitoring and safety systems designed in accordance with... →
Commissioning starts at Zambian lime plant
22nd September 2023 Last month, strategic minerals developer Firering reported the successful commissioning of the crushing system to produce aggregates, and the finalisation of the design work for the modification and commissioning of the lime kilns, at the Zambian Lime plant owned by limestone processing company... →
Mines embrace digital transformation
18th August 2023 The mining industry in South Africa has embraced digital transformation, according to corporate and commercial law firm Werksmans Attorneys head of regulatory Ahmore Burger-Smidt. South Africa’s mining industry uses digital mediums, such as machine learning, Big Data and artificial intelligence... →
Women-centric mine contracting company launched
By: Halima Frost 11th August 2023 With a clear goal to become a reputable service provider to pre-selected blue chip mining companies, black woman-led and women-centric mine contracting company, TseboKgadi has been launched. TseboKgadi – which means “women with knowledge” in Sotho – has been established by mining advisory company... →
Magnet metals miner thankful for ongoing support
28th July 2023 London-listed magnet metals miner Pensana chairperson Paul Atherley has lauded the ongoing support from the government of Angola, the sovereign wealth fund of Angola – Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA), financial services provider Absa, and others, for their assistance in the development of the... →
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