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South African pumps supplier official Grindex distributer in West Africa
10th October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

To better support operations in West Africa’s rapidly expanding mining sector, Gauteng pumps supplier Integrated Pump Technology was officially appointed an authorised distributor of the Grindex... 


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Partnership sees Italian pumps enter SA market
10th October 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

A partnership was formed between South African interconnected mechanical consumables supplier Bearings International (Bi) and Italian industrial pump manufacturer SAER, as publicly announced on... 


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Organisation positions motor efficiency as key deliverable
10th October 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Electric motors are central to South Africa’s mining operations – powering fans, pumps, conveyors and other essential equipment – making developments in motor and drive technology increasingly more... 


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New pump range suitable for demanding applications
10th October 2025

Pump and valve product manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves (KSB) has launched a rugged stainless-steel submersible pump range – CORAChrom – designed for deep borehole use and other demanding... 


Grindex submersible dewatering pumps are seeing growing demand across Zambia and the DRC, where mining operations face tough underground water challenges
Grindex submersible dewatering pumps prove their mettle in the Copperbelt
7th October 2025

Grindex submersible dewatering pumps continue to gain significant traction among mining operations in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the demand for reliable and efficient... 


IPR offers rental and purchase options to provide continuous access to equipment with service support
Rising demand for submersible dewatering pumps drives growth at IPR
2nd October 2025

IPR (Integrated Pump Rental), a leading specialist in dewatering and dredging solutions, has reported seeing strong demand growth for its ranges of submersible pumps across Southern Africa. This... 


Driving Efficiency and Decarbonisation: NCPC-SA supports TNPA to achieve ISO 50001 certification
Driving Efficiency and Decarbonisation: NCPC-SA supports TNPA to achieve ISO 50001 certification
30th September 2025

The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) has played a critical role in supporting Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) on its journey to ISO 50001 certification. From preparing the Ports... 


Namibian Municipality strengthens service delivery with Werner Pumps truck and trailer
Namibian Municipality strengthens service delivery with Werner Pumps truck and trailer
29th September 2025

(Virtual Showroom) The Municipality of Walvis Bay in Namibia has strengthened its sewer and drainage maintenance capabilities with the addition of a South African manufactured Werner Pumps jetting... 


a Godwin HL160 Dri-Prime pump at a dam
Pumps ensure reliable dewatering during rainy season
26th September 2025

At a gemstone mine in Zambia, dewatering is critical to keeping the openpit both safe and productive. Here, two Godwin Dri-Prime HL160 pumps from Integrated Pump Technology have enabled mining... 


three large yellow submersible slurry pumps in the Goodwin Pumps repair shop in Zambia
Local branch improves pumps, parts availability
26th September 2025 By: Halima Frost

Since the opening of its branch in Kitwe, Zambia, in 2020, submersible pumps supplier Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has been better positioned to service the copper dominated local mining... 


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Electrotech vision
26th September 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa is thankfully surfacing from a of period of prolonged electricity disruption that all but stripped the country of its ability to grow and create jobs for more than a decade. But this... 


Aerial view of the Kamoa-Kakula project
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
26th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Stage 2 dewatering of the Kakula mine has started on schedule.  


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Integrated Pump Technology drives dewatering success across Africa
26th September 2025

Pump supplier Integrated Pump Technology has been at the forefront of helping mining operations manage the persistent challenge of groundwater ingress, both on surface and underground. Groundwater... 


Metso grows slurry handling portfolio with Q&R acquisition
25th September 2025

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events Internationally respected Australian manufacturer Q&R Industrial Hoses has started “an exciting new chapter” with its acquisition by Metso,... 


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MetaleN
19th September 2025

Copper tubes manufacturer MetaleN endeavoured to extend its range of locally produced tubes over the past 24 months. An increased focus on value addition to its existing tubes, as well as... 


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Dewey Burdock in situ recovery project, US – update
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is advancing closer to development. 


The Kakula mine
Ivanhoe confirms on schedule start of Stage 2 dewatering at Kakula
18th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and OTCQX-listed Ivanhoe Mines says Stage 2 dewatering at the Kakula mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, started on schedule and that the company will provide an update on the copper... 


When Purpose Meets Solar Power:  Collaboration Brings More Than Power to Children’s Village
When Purpose Meets Solar Power: Collaboration Brings More Than Power to Children’s Village
18th September 2025

Unreliable electricity affects everything from a child’s safety and medical care to a warm meal. This is no longer a daily reality at African Blessings Children’s Village. An impactful... 


enCore advances federal permitting for South Dakota uranium project
17th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium company enCore Energy said a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) board rejected a challenge from Native American and environmental groups over permits for its Dewey Burdock in-situ... 


Weir Envirotech Alpha pump on display, cut in half
More pump buyers prioritising long-term value over upfront costs
12th September 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

A growing number of customers are adopting a total cost of ownership (TCO) approach, leveraging mining equipment supplier Weir’s technical studies to identify more effective ways to reduce... 


DEMANDING APPLICATIONS The Godwin diesel-driven pump delivers powerful, uninterrupted performance for the most demanding dewatering applications, even in remote off-grid locations
Reliable dewatering solutions non-negotiable, says pumps provider
12th September 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As Africa’s mining sector continues on a strong and consistent growth trajectory, the use of high performance, efficient and reliable dewatering solutions have become non-negotiable to ensure safe... 


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Modern mining challenges necessitate optimised pumps
12th September 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Mining operations are demanding pumps with higher hydraulic efficiency, lower energy use and longer wear life to lower costs, improve environmental impact and meet modern operational demands, says... 


Innovative pump solutions ease strains
12th September 2025

As mining operations across Africa, and particularly in South Africa, continue to evolve, the role of advanced pump systems “has never been more critical”, says Pump manufacturer Pump & Abrasion... 


IPR has added the Atlas Copco PAC SH diesel-driven pump, delivering a powerful 250 m shut-off head for tough dewatering jobs, to its product lineup
IPR expands dewatering solutions with high-head Atlas Copco PAC SH pump
9th September 2025

IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has strengthened its dewatering solutions portfolio with the addition of the high head Atlas Copco PAC SH dewatering pump. Capable of a 250 m shut-off head, this... 


A massive refinery that Kiloton has offered its services to
Specialised equipment cuts downtime in refining sector
5th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

As a certified authorised distributor of Enerpac, Bosch, AME, HEMS, and Ridgid, providing industrial tooling and hydraulic solutions, Kiloton Hydraulics Pneumatics Tools & Abrasives is helping... 


CLEAN FUEL
Tanks which are used for fuel storage are fitted with BMG’s OMTEC spin-on filters that have been specially designed to clean diesel fuel to ISO 4406 standards
Solutions provider highlights bulk fuel filtration offering
5th September 2025

A growing area of industrial solutions provider BMG’s filtration services is bulk diesel fuel filtration. Tanks which are used for fuel storage are fitted with BMG’s OMTEC spin-on filters that have... 


Integrated Pump Technology has been officially appointed the distributor for Grindex submersible pumps in West Africa, further expanding its African footprint
Integrated Pump Technology secures Grindex distribution deal for West Africa
1st September 2025

Integrated Pump Technology has been officially appointed as the distributor for Grindex submersible pumps in West Africa, building on its already strong presence in the region and marking another... 


5 Reasons ETFs Are Perfect for New Traders
28th August 2025

So, you’re standing at the edge of the trading pool, toes dangling over the water, wondering if you should just cannonball in or take a careful step. Feels risky, right? Let’s face it, Wall Street... 


Leonard Tshikuta, Supervisor, and Manix Diur, Miner, are surveying the recently installed Osro straps, which are being used to support areas of the Kakula Mine that have had fractured sidewalls from the seismic activity reported in May.
Stage 2 dewatering at Kakula expected to start imminently
25th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Following the seismic activity that occurred at the Kakula copper mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in May, Kamoa-Kakula’s engineering team implemented a three-stage plan to dewater the... 


Workers on mining site, plant in background
Treating sustainability as a KPI helps company abate carbon emissions
22nd August 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

With a lofty goal of cutting its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, minerals and mining technology solutions provider Weir is well ahead of meeting this target since introducing the initiative in... 


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Filtration range improves performance, supports sustainability
22nd August 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s extensive filtration portfolio encompasses carefully selected products that improve performance while contributing to sustainability in mining by reducing... 


a large underground machine with a cross section of its tyre showing the yellow TyrFil compound in it
Filling solution increases tyre safety, efficiency
22nd August 2025 By: Halima Frost

The chances of a tyre blowout occurring with underground mechanised equipment used in the mining of platinum group metals in Africa can be “100% mitigated” using global tyre filling solutions... 


Tackling Non-Revenue Water with digital precision
Tackling Non-Revenue Water with digital precision
18th August 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric In a recent report by eThekwini Water and Sanitation (EWS), non-revenue water (NRW) accounts for 238,172... 


SafeJet filter on white background
Cleaner water, smarter filtration, addressing reliability challenges in mining
15th August 2025

Water is a lifeline and a liability in mining. It enables processing, cooling and dust suppression –but when contaminated, it contributes to higher maintenance costs, increased downtime and... 


Bad Weather: Mines Should Revisit Their Dewatering Strategies
Bad Weather: Mines Should Revisit Their Dewatering Strategies
14th August 2025

Extreme weather events are becoming more prominent, prompting mines to expand their insurance coverage and improve mitigation strategies such as dewatering. The debate around climate change has... 


Vesconite Hilube bushings have been repeatedly ordered for Roper gear pumps
Oil and gas supplier turns to Vesconite Hilube bushings for Roper gear pumps
12th August 2025

A supplier of premium products and services to the oil and gas service industry has repeated purchases of Vesconite Hilube bushings for Roper gear pumps, following the bushings' successful in-field... 


Shock Wave Engineering
Shock Wave Engineering
8th August 2025

With the global population projected to grow from the current 8-billion people to 10-billion by 2050, the agriculture industry faces some significant questions: How will the planet feed an... 


Godwin HL160 Dri-Prime pumps from Integrated Pump Technology are keeping dewatering operations running smoothly at a Zambian gemstone mine, even during the rainy season
Godwin pumps keep Zambian gemstone mine dewatered during rainy season
5th August 2025

At a gemstone mine in Zambia, dewatering is critical to keeping the open pit both safe and productive. Two Godwin Dri-Prime HL160 pumps from Integrated Pump Technology have enabled mining... 


Filling Without the Fails: How VEGA Streamlines Bulk Packaging in Pharma & Cosmetics
Filling Without the Fails: How VEGA Streamlines Bulk Packaging in Pharma & Cosmetics
5th August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Authorities like the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), the FDA (in the USA), and the EMA (in Europe) impose strict requirements on pharmaceutical and... 


Selecting the appropriate dewatering pump is critical to ensuring operational efficiency in both pumping systems and mining activities
IPR differentiates itself through strategic dewatering partnerships
1st August 2025

In the demanding conditions of Southern African mining, dewatering is not just a support function - it is mission critical. IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has built its reputation on recognising this... 


Images of valves in real-world conditions (tanks)
Long-lasting valves support tough mining water conditions
1st August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The reliability provided by control valves plays a critical role in water treatment processes across the mining sector, where durability and efficiency can directly impact on plant performance and... 


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Smarter valve design cuts downtime, reduces costs
1st August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Smarter design and better materials used to manufacture valves used in mining applications can make a significant difference in not only plant performance but also in overall mine operating costs... 


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Smarter, efficient pumps drive futureproof operations
1st August 2025

Managing water treatment and wastewater responsibly requires targeted investment in smarter, more efficient treatment technologies, reports pumps manufacturer Verder Pumps. In the mining sector,... 


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