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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... 


ITUMELENG MUKHOVHA
Mining companies are increasing the use of automation, robots and operational software to overcome stagnant growth
Digital transformation in mining, metals sector poised to generate $425bn over next ten years
14th June 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Mining is transforming rapidly worldwide and becoming more automated, with the mining automation market expected to be worth $3.29-billion by 2023. Digital transformation initiatives in the mining... 


Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco
14th June 2019 By: Yolande Botes

The Atlas Copco group is an international enterprise with a global reach spanning 180 countries. The company’s products and services focus on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics... 


A FIRST OF MANY MultiFAB Engineering has manufactured three mobile operator stations for the Orapa diamond mine in Botswana
Locally-manufactured mobile stations delivered to Botswana mine
24th May 2019

A major miner in Botswana has commissioned a South African company to manufacture three mobile operator stations at its Orapa diamond mine in Botswana. The mobile stations allow for capital... 


POWER LIFT
The containerized generators offer power to remote areas
Compressor supplier offering containerised solution
26th April 2019

This month, compressor and generator rental company Rand-Air purchased four of sustainable productivity solutions provider Atlas Copco’s TwinPower generators as part of its rental offering its... 


Impumelelo replacement coal project, South Africa
Impumelelo replacement coal project, South Africa
18th April 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The Impumelelo mine was opened on April 12. 


Epiroc partners with SWHAP to empower women in leadership
Epiroc partners with SWHAP to empower women in leadership
7th March 2019

The mining industry is largely accepted as being predominantly male dominated. As more women join the sector and occupy leadership roles, the importance of empowering women in the workplace becomes... 


Epiroc and Elf Drilling – keeping the finger on the mining pulse
5th February 2019

Epiroc has once again rocked the local mining space with a landmark sale of the first BenchREMOTE in South Africa to key customer, Elf Drilling. The innovative BenchREMOTE is an advanced monitoring... 


TwinPower generator doubles the power, flexibility of containerised gensets
7th December 2018 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Sustainable productivity solutions provider Atlas Copco Power Technique’s new prime power TwinPower containerised generators, the QAC 1100 and QAC 1450, are a well-suited power solution for... 


Rand-Air long-term equipment hire an 'ore-some' cost-saver for mining operations
Rand-Air long-term equipment hire an 'ore-some' cost-saver for mining operations
5th December 2018

Mines require a range of hire equipment from time to time. Precisely what equipment is needed depends on the type of mine, explains Rand-Air's Business Development Manager for Long Term Rental,... 


HENRY FOURIE 
There are many benefits to mines hiring equipment on a long-term basis from Rand-Air
Company offers long-term hire contracts on ventilation solutions
23rd November 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Hire compressors can play a cardinal role in keeping some local mines operational, especially amid ageing surface compressors that feed air underground, says portable air compressors and generator... 


Electric vehicle revolution goes underground with mining trucks
14th November 2018 By: Bloomberg

Electric vehicles are reaching global markets far and wide – and deep. Swedish mining equipment maker Epiroc is launching a new range for use underground. The manufacturer on Wednesday unveiled... 


Rand-Air long-term equipment hire an 'ore-some' cost-saver for mining operations
Rand-Air long-term equipment hire an 'ore-some' cost-saver for mining operations
23rd October 2018

Mines require a range of hire equipment from time to time. Precisely what equipment is needed depends on the type of mine, explains Rand-Air's Business Development Manager for Long Term Rental,... 


DRILLING WORK Redpath Mining's Redbore 90EX is being to raisebore the shafts at energy and chemicals company Sasol’s Impumelelo coal mine
Largest-diameter hole reamed in Africa – contractor
14th July 2017

The reaming phase of a 7.3-m-diameter hole at South African integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol’s Impumelelo coal mine, in Mpumulanga, has been completed, setting an African record for... 


GHS VSD ROTARY SCREW PUMP The range provides significantly higher performance levels and reduced maintenance, noise and heat emissions compared to conventional oil-sealed and dry vane vacuum pumps
New pumps suited to packaging, food and beverage industries
14th July 2017

In May, sustainable productivity solutions provider Atlas Copco announced that it had extended its range of variable speed drive (VSD) vacuum pumps with the addition of three models offering flow... 


Atlas Copco supports Wits to engineer the future of final 4th year mining students
Atlas Copco supports Wits to engineer the future of final 4th year mining students
12th July 2017

Atlas Copco South Africa together with business areas, Mining and Rock Excavation Technique and Construction Technique, sponsored jackets, beanies and scarves to support final 4th year Wits School... 


Training on the move with Atlas Copco RCS Mobile Trailer
29th March 2017

Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation Technique has invested in a RCS (Rig Control System) Mobile Trailer to make training more accessible, convenient and affordable by taking it to the customer’s... 


Mike Teke
Mike Teke
21st October 2016 By: Ilan Solomons

This week we feature Mike Teke, president of the Chamber of Mines of South Africa and founder of Masimong Group Holdings, an investment holdings company 


Move to high-profile mining yielding benefits for Gold Fields' flagship mine
Move to high-profile mining yielding benefits for Gold Fields' flagship mine
2nd September 2016 By: Donna Slater

A move from low-profile to high-profile mining at gold major Gold Fields’ South Deep mine is yielding benefits, having not only improved production volumes by 87% in the first and second quarters... 


Move to high-profile mining yielding benefits  for Gold Fields' flagship mine
Move to high-profile mining yielding benefits for Gold Fields' flagship mine
2nd September 2016 By: Donna Slater

A move from low-profile to high-profile mining at gold major Gold Fields’ South Deep mine is reaping significant benefits, having improved not only production volumes by 87% in the first and second... 


Copperbelt trade expo grows into new space, but industry facing tough times
4th December 2015 By: Dylan Stewart

The Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo and Conference (CBM-Tec) – hosted exclusively in the Zambian Copperbelt for the region – has moved location to accommodate the growth of the third edition of the... 


Atlas Copco turns theory into practice for Grade 12 business study learners
Atlas Copco turns theory into practice for Grade 12 business study learners
18th May 2015

Atlas Copco Mining & Rock Excavation Technique invited 130 Grade 12 learners from Hoërskool Garsfontein to attend a presentation to illustrate how key legislation which correlates with their matric... 


South Deep gold mine expansion, South Africa
South Deep gold mine expansion, South Africa
20th February 2015

Gold Fields has reported that the South Deep mine was pushed to “its low point” in 2014. 


Atlas Copco Surface Drill Rig used by BMI Drilling on PV Solar Projects
Atlas Copco Surface Drill Rig used by BMI Drilling on PV Solar Projects
4th August 2014

Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation Technique is preferred supplier of surface drill rig equipment to BMI Drilling (previously UKUGRUMBA MINING) for various drilling applications, including... 


Industrial plant rental solution effectively used in mining industry
25th October 2013

The success of companies undertaking and executing large-scale projects in the mining sector, such as opencast mining activities, is heavily dependent on the capacity and reliability of its... 


Fresnillo mine, Mexico
18th October 2013 By: Sheila Barradas

A silver and gold mine, located 60 km north-west of the City of Zacatecas, in Zacatecas state, Mexico. 


Pumps range expansion response to client demand
4th October 2013

To meet customer demand for quick and efficient dewatering solutions, international industrial product solutions provider Atlas Copco Portable Energy has introduced five new additions to its WEDA... 


Company Announcement: Atlas Copco Features Underground Mining Equipment at the 2012 MINExpo in Las Vegas
22nd January 2013

Atlas Copco introduced their world class equipment, technology and systems at the MINExpo in Las Vegas in September 2012 


On-The-Air (08/12/2006)
8th December 2006 By: Yolande Botes

Every Friday morning, SAfm's AMLive's radio anchor Nikiwe Bikitsha speaks to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly. Reported here is this Friday's... 


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