VSDs in mining – how to protect this vital operations’ component

By Michael Young, Pre Sales Engineer, Secure Power at Schneider Electric  Variable speed drives (VSDs) form an integral part of mines today; it is an energy optimised solution integrated into... 

Africa pursuing diversified energy investments to deliver power

Africa has an abundance of energy resources that can be brought online rapidly and cost effectively, says engineering, procurement and construction services provider Black & Veatch sub-Saharan... 

Digitalisation to impact on every aspect of mining – Schneider

Of all the trends impacting on the mining industry, none will be as critical as digitalisation, says power management and automation systems Schneider Electric South Africa mining, minerals and... 

James Calmeyer

This week Engineering News profiles James Calmeyer, VP: Building for Southern Africa at Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation in homes,... 

First SA-made four rope handling system

South Africa’s first locally designed and built mobile rope-handling system, designed for installing both head and tail ropes onto a four-rope Koepe friction winder, is ready to be used at platinum... 

Mechanisation of mines inevitable

The African mining sector is under pressure to become three times more efficient in minerals processing to ensure its sustainability amid low commodity prices, producing more product at a lower... 

Schneider Electric introduces “out of the box” OEE solution for mining

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, has announced the launch of “OEE in a Box”, an innovative, out-of-the-box, consultant-led optimisation solution designed... 

Integrated solutions launched at Electra Mining Botswana

Energy management specialist Schneider Electric will launch a number of its latest integrated mining solutions, which form part of the company’s Eco Structure method to improve energy consumption...