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Alrosa suspends production at two operations
Alrosa suspends production at two operations
5th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Russian diamond major Alrosa on Tuesday announced that it would temporarily suspend mining works at two operations, citing a decrease in demand and sales as major economics are struggling amid the... 


Pipeline repair continues despite Covid-19
24th April 2020

Repair of the Mt Albert high-pressure sludge pipeline is a critical project for city council Wellington’s wastewater network in New Zealand, and one that Wellington Water is committed to... 


US Supreme Court gives environmentalists partial water law win
23rd April 2020 By: Bloomberg

The US Supreme Court gave environmentalists a partial win on the scope of the Clean Water Act, ruling that the law applies to some pollution discharges that don’t go directly into a major body of... 


Company assists manganese mine shaft refurbishment
17th April 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Mining solutions provider United Mining Services (UMS) is assisting with shaft refurbishment at a manganese mine, in the Northern Cape.  UMS COO Murray Macnab says the mine operators decided to... 


Five Ways of Pipe and Tube Bending
Five Ways of Pipe and Tube Bending
15th April 2020

Pipe and tube bending is known to be a less expensive method in the metal and plastic industry, compared to welding materials to join components together. It is the process of permanently shaping... 


Slurrysucker wins through in saltwater application
8th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A recent two-week trial on a mine on South Africa’s west coast has again proved the value of Integrated Pump Rental’s SlurrySucker dredging unit – even in saltwater and high-volume conditions. The... 


Versatile application The mid-size Brokk 200 and 300 remote-controlled demolition machines can use the Darda MC300 Multi Cutter attachment to cut steel material, utility lines and cables in a variety of industries
Company adds new steel cutting tool for its machines
3rd April 2020

Remote-controlled demolition machines manufacturer Brokk offers a new steel cutting tool for mid-size Brokk machines. The MC300 Multi Cutter – which is manufactured by Brokk’s sister company... 


It’s crazy that South Africa has such low vehicle emission standards
It’s crazy that South Africa has such low vehicle emission standards
27th March 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Who in their right mind has sat back for so many years and allowed vehicles to pollute South Africa’s air so dreadfully? It’s bad enough that our notorious public sector has failed to bring petrol... 


ALLEVIATING THE DEFECTS 
Sucrose losses can be significantly reduced – if not mitigated altogether – if the correct advanced and integrated pumping solution is used
Mill equipment advances essential for industry
27th March 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

With the local sugar industry being more than 150 years old, advances in equipment critical to the milling process add “immense value”, as they improve the operational efficiency potential of the... 


Botswana Diamonds continues to develop its portfolio
25th March 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Dual-listed Botswana Diamonds continues to develop its portfolio of eight exploration projects across three sub-Saharan countries – Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. In South Africa, drilling on... 


Pennsylvania coal mines must shut down, governor orders
Pennsylvania coal mines must shut down, governor orders
20th March 2020 By: Bloomberg

Coal miners including Consol Energy and Contura Energy must shutter their operations in Pennsylvania after the governor ordered “non-life-sustaining” businesses to close. The order took effect... 


On-The-Air (20/03/2020)
On-The-Air (20/03/2020)
20th March 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Mining companies the world over are taking firm steps to cut their greenhouse gas emissions; South African executives across the board are proclaiming that going green and protecting the... 


Large pumps fleet offers fast turnaround for rental customers
20th March 2020 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Specialist pump rental company Integrated Pump Rental has reported a steady increase in the demand for rental pumps over the last four months, mainly owing to the start of the rainy season.... 


WIDE SCOPE
SMS group will present solutions for the full range of manufacturing materials for tube and wire products
Company to present innovations at trade fair
20th March 2020

Metallurgical industry plant and integrated systems provider SMS group will present its new plant concepts and innovations at the Tube and Wire Trade Fair taking place from March 30 to April 3,... 


SOLUTION DRIVEN 
Berntel SA focuses on a wide range of pneumatic, industrial and automation components
Pneumatic components assist in disposing waste
13th March 2020 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Industrial equipment supplier Berntel SA, part of the Hudaco Group, supplies pneumatic components that assist in mitigating the water and oil waste that is produced in airlines in the food and... 


Lucapa uncovers more potential for fancy diamonds from Lulo project
6th March 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Lucapa Diamond Company says further analysis of diamonds recovered at its Lulo project, in Angola, has confirmed the presence of rare Type IIa gems and light fancy yellow diamonds.... 


Lucapa raises funds for kimberlite hunt
4th March 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diamond miner Lucapa Diamond Company will raise some A$2.8-million in a share placement to sophisticated and professional investors to advance exploration work at its Lulo kimberlite project, in... 


LITTERING IS TRASHY 
Alternatives to conventional plastic packaging do not change consumer behaviour with regard to littering
Beware of biodegradable and compostable plastics – Plastics SA
28th February 2020 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The introduction of bioplastics to South Africa’s burgeoning and well-developed recycling industry should carefully be considered, says plastics industry association Plastics SA. Bioplastics are... 


KEITUMETSE MOUMAKOE
The influx of cheap small-bore steel tube imports has not aided the industry
Market feels project pinch
28th February 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The lack of significant public infrastructure spend to boost steel consumption and construction activity are some of the challenges that the local steel tube market has to deal with, says steel... 


Lucapa uncovers more potential for fancy diamonds from Lulo project
21st February 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Lucapa Diamond Company says further analysis of diamonds recovered at its Lulo project, in Angola, has confirmed the presence of rare Type IIa gems and light fancy yellow diamonds.... 


Lucapa keeps digging at Lulo
19th February 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diamond miner Lucapa will continue the hunt for the primary hard-rock sources of alluvial diamonds at its Lulo mine, in Angola, noting that the first stream bulk samples excavated from the Canguige... 


Progress report on Vaal river clean-up ahead of SANDF exit
7th February 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Steady progress is being made in the Vaal river intervention project, in Emfuleni, with much of the wastewater networks in Vereeniging having been cleared. This has led to an increase of water flow... 


SOARING HIGHER
Exports of high-carbon and low-alloy steel tubes and pipes remain on an upward trajectory and are resilient amid export competitiveness challenges
Global sights set for export association
24th January 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Steel industry association the Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa (Steasa) and some of its members will participate at the national pavilion at the International Wire and Tube Trade Fair... 


QUICK FIX
These pipe stoppers are effective tools for quickly and reliably sealing or closing off pipelines during repair and maintenance work
Accessories supplied for diverse industries
24th January 2020

Pumping equipment supplier Werner Pumps is now able to supply an extensive range of accessories for the wastewater treatment, construction and engineering industries as the sole agent for German... 


DIVERSE OFFERING
In addition to its hugely successful annual PIPES technical conference, Sappma has also begun hosting regular workshops for both members and non-members alike that focus on different aspects of quality
Association records growth despite struggling economy
24th January 2020

Despite a struggling economy, the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) reported a growth in membership and influence last year. 


JAN VENTER
There is no doubt that the impact of this current crisis could have been reduced – if not completely avoided
Water woes, infrastructure challenges concerning – association
24th January 2020

While drought and climate change might have aggravated South Africa’s current water crisis, a major contributing factor is the country’s failure to upgrade and maintain its water pipes and... 


Company transforming SA’s industrial landscape
24th January 2020

Built from startup, industrial solutions provider BT Industrial – a new-generation, black-owned, high-energy business driven by innovation, international standards, and service excellence – is... 


Trends evolving HVAC efficiencies
18th December 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Although HVAC systems have evolved, one things remains consistent, the need for adequate and sealed piping systems. Marcel Ley, Victaulic Regional Sales Manager, looks at the current market trends,... 


Steenkampskraal now fully permitted for construction
18th December 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Rare earth mine Steenkampskraal has received its water license from the Department of Water and Sanitation, marking the last of the remaining permits that the mine required, As a result,... 


BREAKING GROUND
(Left to right) Renergen CEO Stefano Marani, DMRE technical support chief director Xolile Mbonambi, Renergen CFO Fulu Ravele and Renergen COO Nick Mitchell at the groundbreaking event at the Virginia gas project
Project aims to create Africa’s helium hub
13th December 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging natural gas producer Renergen marked the start of the pipeline construction at its flagship Virginia gas project, in the Free State, with a sod-turning ceremony, last month. Liquefied... 


The invisible climate solution
13th December 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation's Rana Ghoneim argues that there are may barriers to implementing industrial energy efficiency, which could reduce industrial greenhouse-gas... 


RUBBER LINING 
Weir Minerals Africa also does rubber lining at the factory based in Alrode
Kansanshi benefits from longer wear life
6th December 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Kansanshi mine, located near Solwezi in Zambia.has significantly reduced costs and improved productivity by applying solutions provider Weir Minerals’ Linatex premium rubber lining solutions. The... 


Steenkampskraal rare earths mine project, South Africa
Steenkampskraal rare earths mine project, South Africa
6th December 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has received all the necessary regulatory approvals to complete construction and start production. 


Specialty chemicals company showcased oil and gas portfolio at ADIPEC
29th November 2019

Specialty chemicals company Evonik participated at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) held earlier this month, from November 11 to 14 at the Abu Dhabi National... 


MTN, Huawei sign 5G development MoU
29th November 2019 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications giant MTN and information and communication technology solutions provider Huawei have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a joint fifth-generation (5G)... 


Steenkampskraal mine fully permitted for 2 700 t/y production
22nd November 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

What is considered to be one the world’s highest-grade rare earths mine, Steenkampskraal, in South Africa, has received all the necessary regulatory approvals to complete construction and be in... 


CRIZETTE VAN DEN BERGH
The modular installation system is beneficial in terms of maintenance because of reduced downtime
Modular installation systems fitted in abattoir
15th November 2019 By: Darren Parker

Multinational construction services company Hilti designed and supplied the modular installation systems to support wet services for chicken producer Early Bird Farms, in Olifantsfontein. Early... 


Schools driving  demand for Enviro  Loo industrial model
Schools driving demand for Enviro Loo industrial model
15th November 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Developed in 1996, the industrial model from dry sanitation systems supplier Enviro Options was added to the Gauteng company’s offering in response to the need for a high-usage dry sanitation... 


ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS 
With tightening global emission standards, ICON Group's equipment range complies with European emission standards
Technology huge driver for earthworks company
15th November 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Amid continuous technological development, equipment must keep up with global trends, says earthworks company ICON Group MD Wayne Neary. 


BT Industrial set on transforming the industrial landscape in Africa
BT Industrial set on transforming the industrial landscape in Africa
1st November 2019

Built from start-up, BT Industrial – a new-generation, black-owned, high-energy business driven by innovation, international standards, and service excellence – is transforming the industrial... 


BT Industrial set on transforming the industrial landscape in Africa
BT Industrial set on transforming the industrial landscape in Africa
31st October 2019

Built from start-up, BT Industrial – a new-generation, black-owned, high-energy business driven by innovation, international standards, and service excellence – is transforming the industrial... 


Even a lifelong copper bull isn’t sure the next move will be up
29th October 2019 By: Bloomberg

As head of sales for copper-mining giant Freeport-McMoRan, Javier Targhetta overflows with arguments for why the metal’s prospects are bright. Yet even the five-decade metals veteran and copper... 


Russia’s thawing permafrost worrying for mining, oil and gas companies
Russia’s thawing permafrost worrying for mining, oil and gas companies
18th October 2019 By: Bloomberg

Russia plans to pay more attention to the impact climate change is having on its vast permafrost area. Thawing of once permanently frozen ground covering more than half of Russia is putting... 


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