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MOEKETSI MPOTU
The new premises will include improved repair and refurbishment capacity
New valves premises on the cards
6th March 2020 By: Darren Parker

Industrial valves supplier Brimis Engineering is planning a new facility in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, which will include a new head office, and will be strategically positioned to service the... 


Investing in African Mining Indaba.
First glimpse into Mining Indaba 2020 programme
26th September 2019 By: Martin Creamer

The twenty-sixth Investing in African Mining Indaba – scheduled to take place in Cape Town from February 3 to 6 next year – will offer delegates new insight into issues facing Africa’s resources... 


New pumps and valves to be used in mine water purification
23rd August 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

As heavy-duty industrial valve manufacturing and services provider Flowrox continually develops and improves its product and service offering using state-of-the-art technology, the company has... 


CONTROL FREAK Metso's flow control business will be fully operational by the second quarter of next year
New ventures to boost flow offerings
9th August 2019 By: Halima Frost

The combination of Metso’s minerals business with technology company Outotec and the creation of an independent listed company for Metso’s flow control business, which was announced last month, is... 


LOCALLY MADE
The revamped valves division will contribute to KSB's 70% local-content manufacturing capability goals
Valves division revamped to boost mining visibility
9th August 2019 By: Halima Frost

The South African division of global manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has embarked on a modernisation programme and revamp of its valves division to reassert its capabilities in the mining sector,... 


ON THE BALL
The CEM, IPV one-piece ball valve is one of the two valves to achieve the European standards certification
Company obtains certification for valves
9th August 2019

Specialist valve manufacturer AVK Southern Africa has been awarded certification according to the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU-Module H for the manufacturing of two of its valves.... 


ORDER INTAKE GROWTH

Adjusted for currency translation effects, order intake for all regions grew, while currency-adjusted growth of the group was 6%
Order intake and sales increase for valves manufacturer
8th March 2019

Multinational valves producer KSB Group increased both order intake and sales revenue in 2018, compared to the previous year. This is shown by the interim figures for the company for the past... 


FLUID POWER RANGE
BMG is working on new projects and solutions for historical issues regarding the pumping and conveying of slurries in the mining sector
Slurry, thermoplastic valves up for mining task
8th March 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Engineering consumables and components distributor Bearing Man Group (BMG) will continue to be prominent in the mining sector, as the company’s range of industrial slurry valves are suitable for... 


MOBILE VALVE REPAIR SERVICES
Brimis plans to take its mobile valve-repair and testing services to the various refineries from September
Engineering company to offer mobile service for valves from September
8th March 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Valve repair and engineering consulting company Brimis Engineering plans to introduce mobile repair and testing facilities for clients, particularly mining companies, which will be operational from... 


FUNCTIONAL The microchips in the tags can be embedded into different types of attachments
RFID technology solution ideal for mining industry
18th January 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

With radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology being ideal for inspecting assets at a mine, screening and vibrating-equipment solutions provider Aury Africa has enlisted RFID specialist... 


AUTOMATION READINESS Hydromine Projects & Marketing has added test and measurement expertise, such as condition monitoring and equipment and installations on site, to its service offering
Company expands offering to include hydraulics test, measurement
16th November 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid a “recessive mining market”, industrial equipment and services provider Hydromine Projects & Marketing has expanded its offering by opening a test and measurement division that caters for... 


TESTING IN THE HORIZONTAL
The horizontal positioning of the valve allows for accurate testing
Valve testing to ensure reliability, longevity
10th August 2018

As control valves play a key role in process quality and reliability, “extreme care” must be taken to avoid costly premature failures, resulting in substantial loss and even plant shut-down, states... 


SKILLFUL MONITORING
The Skilmatic actuator is effectively integrated to monitor performance and maximize safety
Combined actuator process more cost effective
10th August 2018 By: Halima Frost

Flow control supplier Rotork Africa has aligned two of its leading valve and damper products to maximise cost savings for maintenance applications. The Rotork Skilmatic electric valve actuator,... 


STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Ainsworth Engineering and United Valve Company will continue to support each other under new ownership
IDC facilitates empowerment initiative in valves sector
10th August 2018 By: Halima Frost

Through an initiative funded by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), valve manufacturer Ainsworth Engineering and its sister company United Valve Company (UVC) will, under new ownership,... 


THE MORE THE MERRIER
The new hole configuration of the FK d90 industrial butterfly valve allows for better placement
New-configuration valve creates export potential
10th August 2018 By: Halima Frost

South African thermoplastic valves supplier Astore Keymak has placed an order for about 30 redesigned FK industrial butterfly valves (FK d90) from its Italy-based supplier Formatura Iniezione... 


RFG2018 chairperson John Thompson
First ‘Resources for Future Generations’ conference to be held in Vancouver
13th April 2018 By: Henry Lazenby

The Resources for Future Generations conference (RFG2018) is scheduled to make its debut on the Canadian resource conference circuit between June 16 and 21, in Vancouver, and is shaping up to be an... 


MULTIPLE MATERIALS
The DK valves are available in unplasticised polyvinyl chloride, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene homopolymer and polyvinylidene fluoride
Chemical-resistance valves an imperative for processing plants
9th March 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

To meet mines’ and processing plants’ continuous need for robust and chemical-resistant products, thermoplastic pipeline products supplier Astore Keymak will start supplying Italian thermoplastic... 


MINING READY
SAFi’s lightweight polymer materials are integrated with a robust valve design to handle abrasive materials in demanding industries
Thermoplastic valves lightweight and cost saving
9th March 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Where steel valves do not meet mines’ process requirements, engineering consumables and components distributor BMG says thermoplastic valves, such as those of UK-based manufacturer SAFi... 


FREE-FLOWING
The ZSV-25 valve acts as a selector valve, directing the flow of Inergen fire-extinguishing agent to the correct zones, should a fire break out
Zone valves provide effective fire protection, reduce system cost
9th March 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Fire-protection equipment supplier Fire & Security Techniques (FST) has introduced its Fire-Eater ZSV-25 local zone valve (ZSV-25) to the local market for use in systems where multiple zones in... 


World's biggest mining show draws huge crowd, signalling mining investment optimism
World's biggest mining show draws huge crowd, signalling mining investment optimism
7th March 2018 By: Henry Lazenby

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada's (PDAC's) 2018 convention, in Toronto, drew an international crowd of 25 606 people, in what is widely considered as a clear sign that optimism... 


DIGGING IT
Through the Digger app mining professionals are informed of available positions globally, directly on their mobile devices
Mining-specific staff recruitment, management app developed
6th March 2018 By: Mia Breytenbach

To refine and improve the execution of recruitment within the mining industry, mining and engineering professionals recruiter TrueVine Consulting has developed a new, innovative online recruitment... 


Herbert Smith Freehills partner and Africa co-chairperson Peter Leon
Leon expects mining industry to have a future under Ramaphosa’s Presidency
16th February 2018 By: Nadine James

Herbert Smith Freehills partner and Africa co-chairperson Peter Leon is cautiously optimistic that the changes signalled by newly elected President Cyril Ramaphosa will benefit South Africa’s... 


Showcase of SA's manufacturing prowess to debut in 2019
2nd February 2018 By: Donna Slater

To showcase the best South Africa has to offer in terms of local manufacturing and South African-produced capital equipment, capital equipment manufactures lobby group the South African Capital... 


DEON DE KOCK
With this modular plant, we can really live our vision by delivering that extra value
Modular Reflux Classifier launched
10th November 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Minerals and cement industry equipment and services supplier FLSmidth has officially launched its modular Reflux Classifier (RC) plant, which is suitable for fines gravity separation applications.... 


South Africa spending less than its peers on mining research and development
20th October 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

While South Africa had increased its investment in mining research and development (R&D) since 2014, the country’s investment was still below that of its peers, delegates heard during a panel... 


Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco
20th October 2017

A world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, Atlas Copco is characterised by focused businesses, a global presence with direct sales and service, a strong, stable and growing... 


Offshore capital equipment markets come in handy  amid ‘turmoil’ in domestic mining sector
Offshore capital equipment markets come in handy amid ‘turmoil’ in domestic mining sector
29th September 2017 By: Donna Slater

South African capital equipment manufacturers that are exporting, and which have survived the ongoing turmoil in the mining industry and domestic economic environment, have showed resilience and... 


FLUID CONTROL eDART uses computational fluid dynamics to design splitter boxes for increased efficiency and controlling the flow distribution in a minerals processing plant
Proper process control components increase processing efficiency
8th September 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With technology and equipment used for mineral processing well established and generally highly automated, slurry control valves manufacturer eDART is focused on the efficient use of energy and... 


WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND Commodity prices are expected to improve and give rise to a massive mineral-processing plant expansion across Africa
Mining to continue to support valves industry
11th August 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

Mining will remain the primary long-term source of revenue for the valves industry on the African continent, says valves and actuator technology manufacturer and supplier AR Controls director... 


COMPLEXITY Despite the sophisticated nature of valves, ValveConnect emphasises that they are still commodity items accessible through an online platform
Growth aids new sales platform
11th August 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

There is cautious optimism worldwide in the future demand for valves, owing to investment in major industries, such as, besides others, mining and oil and gas, as well as related infrastructure,... 


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