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Built for durability, Tru-Trac’s EXHD Impact Idler Bed tackles the toughest conditions
Transforming Conveyor efficiency: Tru-Trac’s EXHD Dynamic Impact Idler Bed
4th February 2025

Conveyor belts are crucial components in mining and heavy aggregate handling operations, where efficiency and reliability are paramount. However, these systems often encounter significant... 


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Weba Chute Systems
24th January 2025

Weba Chute Systems is world-renowned for ensuring that its custom-engineered chutes add immediate and significant value to customers profitability, uptime and on-site health and safety. The... 


Monitoring belt speed is essential for maintaining optimal flow. Accurate measurements help identify potential issues and improve overall efficiency
Overcoming sticky challenges in material transfer systems
21st January 2025

Handling sticky materials in mining and minerals processing can create significant obstacles from equipment blockages and excessive wear to increased maintenance and operational inefficiencies.... 


A Weba Chute Systems head chute, engineered to handle abrasive materials, reduce maintenance and extend service intervals with controlled material flow, in operation
Custom chutes show their mettle with abrasive ore
5th December 2024

With most of its 5,000-strong global footprint of transfer chutes being installed in Southern Africa, Johannesburg-based Weba Chute Systems has built a reputation in demanding mining conditions.... 


Weba Chute Systems' advanced design ensures minimal dust and material spillage, contributing to a safer and more sustainable operation at this coal mine
Advancing dust control with Weba Chute Systems
5th November 2024

Controlling dust during material transfer has become a pressing challenge in mining and industrial operations, particularly as environmental regulations tighten and safety standards rise. Dust... 


Phumi Motsamai, Regional Manager Screening Media & Wear Protection Africa at Sandvik Rock Processing
Wear resistance revolution as Sandvik launches unique HX900 in Africa
18th October 2024

Having demonstrated a step-change in wear resistance on mines globally, Sandvik Rock Processing’s HX900 wear protection plates are now being launched in Africa. The results achieved by the HX900... 


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LSL Consulting: Engineering excellence in bulk materials handling since 1981
18th October 2024

LSL Consulting has been a trusted pioneer in innovative bulk materials handling (BMH) solutions for over four decades. We proudly offer BMH solutions across diverse sectors, including the mining,... 


A Weba Chute Systems manager assessing dust at a transfer point. Dust control solutions improve safety and minimise environmental impact
Innovative Weba transfer point solutions reduce costs and enhance safety
8th October 2024

In the bulk material handling applications transfer points are critical locations where materials are moved between different conveyor belts or from conveyors to storage areas. The efficiency of... 


A large coal handling transfer chute designed by Weba Chute Systems to manage varying load conditions
Keeping chutes working when speeding up conveyors
10th September 2024

In the mining environment, chutes are generally designed to manage some variance in the loads being transported by conveyor systems – but drastic changes in conveyor belt speeds can introduce... 


A Weba Chute Systems field advisor inspecting a sampler chute
Cutting costs or cutting corners? The true price of poor maintenance in mining operations
8th August 2024

General maintenance service providers often overlook the intricate engineering design of specialised on-mine equipment, leading to significant long term costs for mining operations. This issue... 


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Construction materials group looks forward as it reaches 90-year legacy
2nd August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

As construction materials group AfriSam celebrates a legacy of 90 years, the group plans to continue innovating, reduce its carbon emissions and improve sustainability, boost skills, and drive... 


An iron ore train on tracks covered in ore dust
Post Covid-19 iron-ore sector faces new challenges
26th July 2024 By: Halima Frost

Although the South African iron-ore sector showed a “healthy recovery” in 2021 and 2022 after emerging from the Covid-19-induced slump in 2020, figures have again trended downwards since 2022... 


Anthony Artin, Country Manager – Brazil, Multotec
Multotec leverages vast global expertise and experience to support the booming lithium sector in Brazil
5th July 2024

( Virtual Showroom ) Multotec’s experience and expertise in dense media separation (DMS) across the world is hugely benefiting lithium operations in Brazil. This sector is currently booming due to... 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive Growth Jacques van der Bijl.
High hopes for potentially game-changing technology at platinum group metal mines
2nd July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Development of an innovative new mining method for narrow tabular steep dipping orebodies has reached an advanced stage after four years of effort. The reef boring machine that has already been put... 


A Weba screen and underpan transfer chute discharging onto a conveyor at a coal mine
Optimise transfer points to lower total cost of ownership
2nd July 2024

The efficiency and reliability of transfer points are pivotal in lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO) on mines and minerals processing plants. These transfer points, where materials move from... 


RC 700 Wear Liner Plate: Your Ultimate Solution for Enhanced Durability and Performance!
RC 700 Wear Liner Plate: Your Ultimate Solution for Enhanced Durability and Performance!
28th June 2024

( Virtual Showroom ) R-C700 is a critical component used in various industries to protect machinery and equipment from wear and tear caused by abrasive materials. R-C 700 liner plates are typically... 


Experienced Weba Chute Systems draughtsman comparing drawings with the 3D model
Global shift to Weba Chute Systems represents greater efficiency
11th June 2024

In bulk materials handling applications, the uncontrolled discharge from conventional chutes can lead to increased maintenance and replacement costs, as well as decreased productivity. Recognising... 


Weba Chute systems field advisor doing an inspection on a chute, noting the wear pattern
The critical role of maintenance in terms of financial constraints
6th May 2024

In the face of declining commodity prices, the mining industry has increasingly prioritised cost saving measures, often leading to the suspension of capital expenditure (CAPEX). While such... 


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Firm reports on successful global turnkey projects
26th April 2024

With the promise that its customised transfer point solutions will always perform to expectations, transfer chute technology provider Weba Chute Systems tackles its turnkey projects in a highly... 


Izak Potgieter, Systems Manager at Weba Chute Systems, inspecting a transfer chute at a coal mine
Weba Chute Systems: Revolutionising performance with scientific precision
8th April 2024

In the competitive and demanding world of mining, efficiency and sustainability are paramount. Mines are constantly seeking solutions that not only enhance operational effectiveness but also ensure... 


TRANSFER CHUTE INSTALLATION
Though transfer chutes may not be directly involved in the shaft sinking stage of development of a mine, they can used later during materials handling within the mine
Company improves efficiency, safety in underground operations
29th March 2024

There is a growing acknowledgement over the past few years that transfer points and chutes significantly influence overall process plant performance, says engineering company Weba Chute Systems,... 


A screen oversize to conveyor Weba transfer chute installed at a steel plant
Success for Weba Chute Systems in managining global turnkey projects
19th March 2024

With the promise that its customised transfer point solutions will always perform to expectations, Weba Chute Systems tackles its turnkey projects in a highly systematic and controlled manner. The... 


A conveyor onto conveyor transfer chute installed at a local steel plant
Strong local,global demand for engineered Weba Chutes
20th February 2024

It has been another good year for transfer chute specialist Weba Chute Systems, and signs are that it will get even better. While demand from the mining industry can be volatile, the company has... 


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Africa’s leader in fire suppression technology
25th January 2024

Since the Advanced Group of Companies’ humble beginnings in 2000, it has grown steadily to become a formidable force in the risk management, risk mitigation and emergency response markets across... 


Second from left, Faizal Mahomed, Client Services Manager at Weba Chute Systems, and third from left, Izak Potgieter, ISO Systems Manager at Weba Chute Systems, are in the process of validating the quality control procedure at the Germiston factory
Managing quality and maintenance for chute reliability
19th January 2024

Custom engineered chutes are scientifically designed and simulated prior to manufacturing by Weba Chute Systems to give customers optimal uptime – but the company has also innovated ways to keep... 


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Rio to increase Gudai-Darri output
19th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto this week said it was looking to increase capacity at its Gudai-Darri iron-ore mines, in the Pilbara, from 43-million tonnes a year to 50-million tonnes a year, at a... 


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Northern Cape mine smooths flow with Weba Chute
17th October 2023

Specialist transfer point company, Weba Chute Systems is working with a mine in the Northern Cape to improve material flow. The mine has ordered two custom engineered chutes from Weba Chute... 


Planning, including stockholding of spare parts, can be done in advance with the reliability model in place
Advanced wear life measurement technology for transfer chutes
18th September 2023

Transfer chute wear life measurement, an intricate process involving meticulous tracking of multiple components, is essential for enhancing uptime in materials handling applications — a direct... 


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Testing ore materials ensures efficiency in operations
15th September 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

Testing ores is necessary so that bulk handling and logistics processes run smoothly in the mining material bulk handling and logistics industry, says mining operations support company Isithelo... 


Proficiently trained technicians conducting inspections to facilitate pre-emptive maintenance procedures
Elevating material transfer efficiency with custom engineering
29th August 2023

In the world of mining and industrial material handling, transfer chutes play a crucial role in maintaining smooth and efficient operations. While many manufacturers offer similar products, it is... 


Weba Chute Systems Technical Manager, Dewald Tintinger and Director Denise Abrahams during a site survey at a steel plant
Optimising transfer points in brownfields projects
25th July 2023

As mining companies embark on brownfields initiatives to meet rising market demand for battery and other minerals, the optimising of transfer points presents a valuable opportunity to deliver more... 


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First Sandvik screen package built in SA
18th July 2023

Sandvik Rock Processing, a global leader in the mining and rock excavation industry, has marked a significant step in its expansion across Africa with the successful completion of its first South... 


The PMC Lift 2 expansion project is expected to extend the life-of-mine to at least 2038
Palabora’s vent shaft a 'triumph of collaboration’ and remarkable safety performance
4th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

The sinking of a 1 200 m ventilation shaft as part of copper miner Palabora Mining Company’s (PMC’s) Lift 2 expansion is proving to be a partnership success story, based on an unshakeable... 


The Palabora Copper Mine (PMC) Lift 2 expansion project is expected to extend the life of mine to at least 2038
Palabora's vent shaft a triumph of collaboration
4th July 2023

The sinking of a 1,200 metre ventilation shaft as part of the Palabora Mining Company (PMC) Lift 2 expansion is proving to be a partnership success story, based on an unshakeable commitment to... 


Zimplats sees significant dust reduction and increased productivity with Weba Chute Systems
20th June 2023

Custom engineered chute systems have significantly reduced dust levels while increasing productivity at Zimplats. Over the last two decades, Weba Chute Systems has installed 99 of its tailormade... 


Weba Chutes Systems secures contract to supply chutes to Sibanye-Stillwater's Marikana operation
31st May 2023

Weba Chutes Systems, a leading local manufacturer of custom engineered chute systems, has secured a contract to supply four chutes to Sibanye-Stillwater's Marikana operation in South Africa. These... 


Weba Chutes prove their worth at US power plants
13th April 2023

Coal dust is a major problem for the operators of facilities such as coal processing plants and power stations as it not only reduces the efficiency of machinery and equipment but it can also... 


Visual inspection of a transfer chute underway.
Careful chute design can cut coal dust generation
30th March 2023

The generation of coal dust around conveyer systems and transfer points is a problem for operators of coal mines, coal plants and similar facilities. Coal dust is a contributor to lung disease and... 


Multotec celebrates 10 years of operating, expanding and giving back to the community in Mozambique 
2nd March 2023

Multotec Services Mozambique Lda, recently celebrated 10 years of operating in the Southern African country, where it established a branch to service clients in the coal fields in the Tete... 


Liner manufacturer driving innovation
25th November 2022

Internationally recognised manufacturer of abrasion-resistant liner materials for the mining, chemicals and power generating industries Rio-Carb notes that its R-C 700 Chromium Carbide Overlay... 


A conveyor system fitted with a 3d monitoring camera
Camera for material monitoring launched
7th October 2022

The mining division of integrated mining solutions provider Hexagon introduced its HxGN MineMeasure Detect – a three-dimensional camera hardware, software and data solution – earlier this year. The... 


Gabisile Khoza founder of Siyazigabisa Home of Hope. Weba Chute Systems has supported Siyazigabisa for the past 12 years.
Weba takes the lead in sustainable development
8th September 2022

Weba Chute Systems’ commitment to transformation, skills development and corporate social investment is rooted in the company’s understanding that the business is not separate from society, but... 


Multotec South African operations CEO Rikus Immink
Multotec technology assists in achieving ESG goals
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa-based minerals processing equipment specialist Multotec will have a strong presence at this year’s Electra Mining Africa (EMA) exhibition, and will have its in-house experts on hand to... 


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Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is sole distributors for Goodwin electrically driven, submersible, abrasion resistance slurry pumps.

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ESAB South Arica, the leading supplier of high-end welding and cutting products to the Southern African industrial market is based in...

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AxFlow AQS Liquid Transfer (Pty) Ltd is an Importer and Distributor of Pumps in Southern Africa

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