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Show brings new business to fast-growing pump specialist
Show brings new business to fast-growing pump specialist
26th August 2022

Fast-growing pump dewatering and dredging specialist IPR (previously Integrated Pump Rental) has ambitious plans for Electra Mining Africa, reflecting the importance the company – which derives... 


Atlas Copco: Home of Industrial Ideas
Atlas Copco: Home of Industrial Ideas
26th August 2022

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Atlas Copco is a global, industrial company with approximately 43 000 employees and customers in more than 180 countries. Atlas Copco focusses on four main business... 


Southern Palladium begins Phase 1 drilling at Bengwenyama in South Africa
25th August 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Southern Palladium says three rigs have now been mobilised on-site at the Bengwenyama platinum group metals (PGM) project, located on the Eastern Limb of the Bushveld Complex, in South... 


IPR to showcase its pump dewatering and dredging offering at Electra Mining
4th July 2022

Fast-growing pump dewatering and dredging specialist IPR (previously Integrated Pump Rental) has ambitious plans for this year’s Electra Mining Africa, reflecting the importance the company – which... 


WH Auction
Botswana end-of-contract mining machinery auction
1st July 2022

Heavy equipment specialist WH Auctioneers is having a mining machinery auction of equipment based in Botswana. Assets are from the end-of-mining contract of Majwe Mining Joint Venture.  


Image of generators on site
Many manufacturers still without backup power
15th April 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Many local manufacturers still do not have backup power installed, while others lack adequate power solutions to effectively limit the production losses incurred during power outages or... 


PRIME PRODUCT
Power Technique is focused on supplying QES generators to mining, utilities and construction sectors, which require prime power
QES mobile generators ordered locally
15th April 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Air, power and flow solutions provider Atlas Copco Power Technique has received orders this year for its QES mobile, plug-and-play generators from local companies, mostly for standby power purposes... 


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Kinross halts work at Russia development project, to suspend Kupol mine
3rd March 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Kinross Gold is suspending all activities at its Udinsk development project and is in the process of halting operations at its Kupol mine, in Russia, the firm announced late on... 


A photo of an Atlas Copco QES genset being lowered by crane and guided by a worker in PPE
Business as usual despite genset demand spike
3rd December 2021 By: Darren Parker

Generator set (genset) manufacturer Atlas Copco Power Technique business development manager Philip du Plessis says the business is always prepared to try to close any sale that comes its way,... 


An image of Atlas Copco's H6+ Light Tower
LED light improve vision on site
12th November 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Multinational manufacturer Atlas Copco’s H6 plus light tower uses light-emitting-diode (LED) lights to improve on the previous H5 plus light tower used at construction sites. Atlas Copco power... 


Picture of an mobile electrical air compressor designed by Atlas Copco called the e-air compressor
Mobile e-air compressor suitable for niche markets
5th November 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Given global demand for carbon-neutral products, industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco Industrial Southern Africa is increasing its range of electric equipment, such as its mobile e-air... 


A picture of a centrifugal pump used in mining
Market responds well to high-pressure pumps
22nd October 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

High-head pumps are the workhorses of many fluid control systems, and their role can often be mission-critical in dewatering applications in construction and mining, where the control and removal... 


WEDA S pump being used outdoors
New pumps series now available
8th October 2021

Multinational manufacturing company Atlas Copco has extended the WEDA electric submersible pump series to include slurry, drainage and sludge units, which feature several enhancements in a bid to... 


CATERS FOR ALL
The company’s high head pumps range comprises the PAS dry prime pump and the VAR wet prime pump.
Range standardised for mining and construction
9th July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

In 2020 Atlas Copco Power Technique announced the launch of its PAC H centrifugal pump range, which consists of four models, for high-pressure applications. The pumps have been designed to reduce... 


Further investments in compressor range made
9th July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Rand-Air, an established provider of air, nitrogen, power, flow, steam boiler and lighting solutions, further invested in the XATS1200 compressors in its fleet in April.   The compressors,... 


RAND-AIR’S BOILER SOLUTIONS
Rand-Air offers a well-planned and strategic steam boiler rental solution which provides swift, yet reliable 24/7 availability for the production process.
Steam boilers a vital rental solution
4th June 2021

Air, nitrogen, power, flow pumps and lighting solutions provider Rand-Air, part of the global leading provider of compressed air, power, steam and nitrogen rental equipment and services global... 


TWINPOWER GENERATOR The TwinPower 1 000 kVA generator is a containerised 2 x 500 kVA generator unit
New tech enables generators to synchronise interoperably
9th April 2021 By: Zandile Mavuso

As technology is improving, newer controllers have been introduced to the market. This has seen portable air compressors and generator rental company Rand-Air generators having been fitted with... 


SUPPLY AND DEMAND
Rand-Air is supplying a gold-processing and refinery plant with three electric oil-free compressors on a long-term rental basis
Compressors are worth ‘their weight in gold’
12th March 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Rand-Air recently secured a repeat hire with a long-standing customer in the mining industry; when underground compressors were required, Rand-Air met the customer’s specific requirements, explains... 


COATED AND COVERED The impellers on the pumps are coated and highly durable, making them able to withstand corrosive materials, to a point
Supplier extends range, suitable for various sectors
29th January 2021 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Air compressor, pumps and generator rental supplier Rand-Air has introduced two robust and durable pump ranges suitable for use in a variety of applications, including within the mining sector.... 


FLSmidth in talks to buy Thyssenkrupp's mining unit
15th January 2021 By: Reuters

FLSmidth is in negotiations with German engineering group Thyssenkrupp to acquire its mining business, the Danish mining equipment maker said on Friday. The negotiations are at a non-binding stage,... 


RTEX PNEUMATIC BREAKERS 
The breakers have a breaking power that matches much heavier top class 30 to 35 kg breakers
Pneumatic breakers increase efficiency and productivity
27th November 2020

The powerful, lightweight and ergonomic RTEX and TEX pneumatic breaker ranges from industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco exemplify abalance between high performance and high comfort, says... 


AHEAD OF THE CURVE 
By ensuring that the dealership keeps up to date with the latest technology from Atlas Copco, Zenith now supplies the mine with the “cutting-edge” compact and efficient HiLight LED units
Dealer maintains Northern Cape stronghold
23rd October 2020

Atlas Copco dealer Zenith Mining and Industrial Supplies recently secured an order from one of their longstanding key mining customers in the Northern Cape for the supply of five Atlas Copco... 


DIG DEEP 
Geogroup rigs range from being able to drill 200 m holes to 2 000 m holes
Service provider returns to exploration
16th October 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With an existing and substantial fleet of exploration drill rigs, geotechnical service specialist Geogroup intends to get back to the exploration space. “Geomech Africa, a subsidiary company of... 


DEWATERING SOLUTIONS 
WEDA D drainage pumps are designed to pump water containing abrasive solids of 4 mm to 12 mm diameter
Dewatering solutions suited for versatile applications
9th October 2020

Industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco’s WEDA electric submersible pump series offers dewatering solutions for the construction, industrial, agriculture, emergency and maintenance sectors,... 


Automotive training programme resumes
25th September 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), in partnership with automotive sector enterprise development company Filpro, has resumed its R2-million support programme aimed at growing the... 


NO POWER NO PROBLEM
The diesel-driven PAS/VAR range of pumps is ideal for areas where power is not available
Rental pump option preserves capital
11th September 2020 By: Darren Parker

Portable air and power rental company Rand-Air, a subsidiary of industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco, has introduced the Weda range of dewatering pumps to its suite of rental options to... 


Gender diversity needed in industry
28th August 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Even though the equipment rental and construction sector is still male-dominated, the landscape is changing, says compressor and generator supplier Rand-Air GM Kim Coetzee. “. . . about 48% of this... 


MEETING MARKET DEMANDS
Rand-Air offer diesel-driven pumps for when power is not available at the source that meet the needs of the undersupplied market for high-head pumps
Pump rentals effective contingency plan to ensure food security
7th August 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

When a pump used for agricultural applications fails, it poses a significant risk to the food production cycle, revenue generation and, ultimately, the food supply chain during a time when South... 


Revathi Equipment Limited
Revathi Equipment Limited
24th July 2020

India’s leading blast hole drill manufacturer enters the African Market   Revathi Equipment Limited (REL) is India’s leading manufacturer of high power range of blast hole drills for mining and... 


India’s leading blast hole drill manufacturer enters the African Market
16th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Revathi Equipment Limited (REL) is India’s leading manufacturer of high power range of blast hole drills for mining and construction, water well, exploratory drill rigs, and allied products for... 


ELECTRIC ENERGY
Electricity is the most prevalent energy source for industrial compressed-air production and accounts for up to 80% of the life-cycle cost of a compressor
Manufacturer offers solutions for energy efficiency
10th July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

With a concentrated effort and focus on improving energy efficiency, industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco offers a variety of compressed-air solutions. “Electricity is the most prevalent... 


CRAIG SWART
The new compressor units are ideally suited for applications such as mineral exploration drilling, geothermal drilling, construction and blast hole drilling
New compressors provide faster drilling, reduced fuel costs
19th June 2020

Compressor and generator supplier Rand-Air has acquired two Atlas Copco DrillAir Y1260 variable high pressure (21 bar to 35 bar) compressors. This new technology – from the world’s leading... 


BLUE SKY AT NIGHT The drilling programme if successful holds the potential to expand the project form a single deposit to a multi-deposit uranium district
Uranium exploration programme announced
3rd April 2020

TSX-listed Blue Sky Uranium last month announced that the company had started a 4 500 m reverse circulation drilling exploration programme at its wholly-owned Amarillo Grande uranium/vanadium... 


DOING THE HOLE JOB
The geotechnical investigations required the drilling of two holes in the North pit and five in the South pit at depths of between 300 m and 500 m
Geotechnical drilling improves safety at phosphate mine
20th March 2020 By: Darren Parker

Drilling company Geomech Africa, part of geotechnical services holding company GeoGroup, has completed its geotechnical investigation at phosphate product producer and distributor Foskor’s... 


Company provides solutions for sectioned refinery shutdown
6th December 2019

Generator and compressor rental company Rand Air’s oil-free compressors, portable generators and nitrogen generators ensure ‘well-oiled’ refinery shutdowns, says Rand Air Durban area manager Rudi... 


Atlas Copco Compressor Technique
Atlas Copco Compressor Technique
22nd October 2019

Atlas Copco Compressor Technique specialises in Smart Air Solutions that deliver accurate, quality air at point of use at the lowest possible cost to customers and end-users.  Cutting-edge air, gas... 


Success to the power of 3 for Chicago Pneumatic in Zambia
Success to the power of 3 for Chicago Pneumatic in Zambia
9th October 2019

After achieving resounding successes at South African Mining & Technical Exhibitions (MTE) throughout the year, Chicago Pneumatic again took full advantage of the opportunity to display its... 


Byrnecut partners with Immersive Technologies to develop a world class technical training center.
27th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Byrnecut, in partnership with Immersive Technologies, have set a new standard in workforce training solutions with the success of its Perth based technical training center. Byrnecut are now set to... 


Seriti may turn to equipment makers as coal IPOs shunned
Seriti may turn to equipment makers as coal IPOs shunned
27th August 2019 By: Bloomberg

Seriti Resources Holdings, which is poised to become South Africa’s second-biggest coal producer, may take funding from equipment suppliers and hold off on a listing as the fuel is being shunned by... 


RELIABLE FLOW
The E-Air range provides a reliable flow of compressed air without any diesel emissions
Company enhances its low emission, low noise E-Air solutions
12th July 2019

Sustainable productivity solutions provider Atlas Copco enhances its low emission, low noise E-Air solutions with electric fixed-speed and variable speed drive (VSD) compressors. Throughout 2019,... 


Company expands rotary screw compressors range
12th July 2019

Industrial equipment supplier Atlas Copco has expanded its range of low-pressure oil-free rotary screw compressors with the addition of the new ZE 3. Specifically manufactured to operate in a broad... 


Technologies Powers Ahead for Superior Industry Support.
9th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Immersive Technologies has engaged in an unprecedented level of mining machine simulator development for a diverse range of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) over the past year. This is set to... 


SLURRY OPPORTUNITIES IN MINING

WEDA L pumps manage water of specific gravity of up to 1 700 kg/m3 and have a solid handling of between 20 mm and 60 mm
New slurry pumps range offers opportunities in local mining
14th June 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Industrial tool and equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco Power Technique’s completion of its portfolio of WEDA electric submersible dewatering pumps, with the addition of a new pumps range for slurry... 


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