Fishing line pilot project successful, next phase starts

Following the successful implementation of a pilot project to use polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes as bins for discarded fishing line along the Overberg–Gansbaai shoreline, bins are being placed at... 

Company contributes to rebuilding SA boiler manufacturing industry

Boiler contractor for State-owned power utility Eskom’s Kusile and Medupi power stations, Hitachi Power Africa (HPA), says it is rebuilding the South African boiler industry. Speaking at the... 

Generator transformer contract on track despite civil works delays

Multinational technology conglomerate Siemens is on track with its work for State-owned power utility Eskom’s Medupi and Kusile power stations, but is facing challenges, owing to delays in the... 

Department monitors new build programme progress

Concerted efforts to ensure that the necessary maintenance at State-owned power utility Eskom’s power stations is carried out, while also securing the necessary supply- and demand-side levers to... 

Progress made with new build programme

State-owned power utility Eskom was making significant progress with its R340-billion new build programme, but many serious risks had to be carefully managed to ensure the ongoing success of the... 

Contractor strives to bring clean coal technology to SA

Boiler contractor for State-owned power utility Eskom’s Kusile and Medupi power stations, Hitachi Power Africa (HPA), is striving to incorporate clean coal technology into South Africa’s power... 

Protocols ensure legally compliant exploration

There is a strong need for protocols in exploration programmes, like geological Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) logging and sampling procedures that ensure compliance with various... 

Surveys solve environmental challenges

Geological surveys maintain their relevance in the twenty-first century, especially in assessing and finding solutions to environmental hazards caused by unsustainable mining practices, says... 

Acting CEO highlights future duties of CGS

Geoscientific mapping has come a long way since the hand-drawn maps of 1912 and exceptional progress has been made in this area, with the integration of computers and other technologies like... 

International Geological Conference on track

Plans to host South Africa’s second International Geological Conference (IGC) in 2016 are going smoothly, with a full marketing campaign underway to raise funds for and attract delegates to the... 

Training provider aims to change perception of maintenance

Training provider Alusani Skills & Training Network is trying to change the industry’s perception – from regarding investment in maintenance as a huge cost to regarding it as a strategically... 

Energy service systems, solutions provider experiences success with maintenance focus

Energy service systems and solutions provider Clyde Bergemann Africa executive director for after-sales service Badrish Nathoo says the company plans to continue driving the success of its... 

Cape Town refurbishment project creates local jobs

Engineering, management and technical services provider Aurecon is creating jobs in Cape Town through its involvement with the city’s Community Residential Units (CRU) programme, which is set for... 

Successful rig maintenance contract could lead to future business

The successful completion of the upgrade and refurbishment of Italian oil and gas industry contractor Saipem’s semisubmersible rig, Scarabeo 3, by shipyard company DCD Marine, last month, could... 

Flooring specialist awarded new contract

Industrial flooring specialist Concrete Laser Flooring (CLF) has been awarded a contract to complete a 42 000 m2 floor for sugar manufacturer Illovo Sugar’s new R354-million distribution centre... 

Steel fabricator completes building project

Structural steel specialist Portal Frame Structures, a subsidiary of the Pro Roof Steel Merchants group of companies, has supplied steel beams for the construction of a production and storage... 

Provider introduces new protection solutions range

Storage solutions provider APC Storage Solutions South Africa (SA) believes the South African warehousing industry is not adequately protecting its racking, shelving, forklifts and drivers from... 

Global group brings new, improved mobility solutions to Africa

Mobility solutions provider and integrator Zetes South Africa (SA), part of the global Zetes group, carried out a national series of supply chain showcase events in August, to highlight the group’s... 

Global power generation conference, exhibition comes to Africa

The inaugural Power-Gen Africa conference and exhibition, which will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre from November 6 to 8, will provide comprehensive coverage of Africa’s power needs, the... 

Event sponsor to assist African power generation industry

Engineering company Steinmüller Africa, which is part of Germany-based international engineering and power group Bilfinger and a sponsor of the inaugural Power-Gen Africa exhibition and conference,... 

Provider highlights advantages of solar power for Africa

In the hope of increasing awareness about the advantages of using photovoltaic (PV) solar energy, US-based global solar energy solutions provider First Solar will exhibit at the inaugural Power-Gen... 

Contractor looks forward to inaugural power generation exhibtion, conference

Hitachi Power Africa, the contractor for State-owned power utility Eskom’s boilers at the Medupi and Kusile power stations, says it is excited to participate in the inaugural Power-Gen Africa... 

New peristaltic hose pump for SA market

Local pumps manufacturer Verder Pumps South Africa (VPSA), which is part of the international Verder group, officially launched its new Verderflex Dura 45 peristaltic hose pump to the South African... 

Manufacturer to focus on nonmining business amid wage disputes

Local pumps manufacturer Watson-Marlow Bredel South Africa, part of Watson-Marlow Pumps Group, will focus on growing its non-mining-related business in light of the wage-related strikes in the... 

Company claims development of world’s smartest dewatering pump

International pumps manufacturer Sulzer Pumps launched its new ABS range of submersible dewatering pumps to the South African market at Electra Mining Africa last month. The company describes the... 

Explosives manufacturer introduces new emulsion pump for narrow reef mining

To increase safety in the charging of challenging underground blast holes in the mining industry and enhance narrow reef mining, commercial explosives manufacturer AEL Mining Services introduced... 

Developing energy industries create opportunity for pumps industry

Multiple developing energy industries in Africa are creating opportunities for new pumping technology and related products, says engineering and construction industries-focused financial solutions... 

UK-based company to expand product offering in SA

UK-based pumps manufacturer Pioneer Pump wants to expand its product offering in South Africa, after the positive response it received at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition at the Nasrec... 

Lift company notes trend towards greener technologies

Corporate and personal mobility provider Vision Elevators says there is a definite move in South Africa towards reducing the environmental impact of mobility solutions like elevators and... 

Local company to represent Canadian equipment manufacturer

Local lifting equipment manufacturer, SA Vertical Lifting, was appointed last month as a South African representative for Canada-based global loading dock and materials handling equipment... 

Lifts industry stagnating, facing legislative changes

The slowdown in construction activity following the 2010 FIFA World Cup, paired with a lag effect South Africa is experiencing as a result of the 2008/9 world economic crisis, has led to stagnating... 

Engineering solutions provider awarded ISO 3834 certification

The Southern African Institute of Welding’s (SAIW’s) Certification division awarded global engineering solutions provider Kentz Southern Africa’s Chamdor fabrication facility, in Johannesburg, ISO... 

Welding institute highlights importance of ISO 3834 certification

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) continues to highlight the importance and value of International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certification, specifically ISO 3834... 

Local welding company stresses importance of unified approach

A shortage of skilled welders, volatile exchange rates and low productivity levels, paired with a lack of capital investment, continue to challenge the South African welding industry, states... 

Institute to introduce new welding safety course

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) plans to introduce a new training course by year-end, which is aimed at improving welding safety in many industries, including the mining sector,... 

Institute organises international conference

The International Institute of Welding (IIW) Regional Congress, organised by the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW), will be held on November 7 and 8 at Emperors Palace, in Johannesburg.... 

Mozambique branch opened to cash in on coal sector development

Minerals processing solutions provider Multotec has opened a branch in Tete province, in Mozambique to service the country’s growing coal sector. The country’s coal output is expected to jump to... 

New water atomisation plant to benefit platinum industry

State-owned minerals researcher Mintek has completed the construction of, and is now commissioning, a new R40-million water atomisation plant at its Johannesburg facility, in Randburg, which it... 

Minerals processing company focuses on Tanzania, Ghana, DRC

Minerals processing and project management company MDM Engineering sees massive development potential in Africa and has selected Ghana, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the... 

Importance of mining equipment appraisal education highlighted

As mining activity ramps up on the continent, the huge mining equipment spreads currently existing in Africa are actively marketed by distributors; therefore, the mining industry should ensure that...