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A SKID is a prefabricated substation that creates an easily transportable design that can be quickly energised
Firms partner to deliver SKID substations to miner
12th May 2023

Local medium voltage (MV) ac motor and transformers manufacturer ArmCoil Afrika and engineering services company Schneider Electric have partnered on the provision of a skid mobile substation... 


Food, beverage sector sees advantages of dry-type transformers
9th May 2023

The absence of oil in dry-type transformers make them attractive to the food and beverage sector, where the focus is on hygienic working conditions. David Claassen, Managing Director of dry-type... 


Zest WEG builds special transformers locally for solar farm
5th May 2023

A solar power generating facility recently developed by a South African gold mine has made use of Zest WEG’s locally manufactured transformers to serve this specialised application. Factors like... 


Local company ArmCoil and Schneider Electric partner to deliver SKID substations to prominent mining group
20th April 2023

ArmCoil Afrika, a local manufacturer of medium voltage (MV) AC motors and transformers, and Schneider Electric have partnered on the provision of a skid mobile substation product line that will... 


Zest WEG
Zest WEG
17th February 2023

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


DAVID CLAASSEN
Dry-type transformers translate into increased safety and reduced environmental risk, as there are no chances of leakages or possible fires
Dry-type transformers lead to increased safety at mines
3rd February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The global trend of mining companies’ continuously showing their strong commitment to evaluating their operating practices and working towards zero harm has led to an increased demand for the... 


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Firm will showcase monitoring products, services at Indaba
27th January 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Condition monitoring company WearCheck will showcase its mining-related products and services at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – to be held at the Cape Town International... 


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Zest WEG
27th January 2023

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


IP-rated enclosures make dry-type transformers popular outdoor
25th January 2023

Purpose designed enclosures – rated for their ingress protection (IP) – allow dry-type transformers to be employed in outdoor applications despite high levels of dust and moisture. “The absence of... 


Sigma starts Greentech plant commissioning on time, within budget
21st December 2022 By: Donna Slater

Sigma Lithium has started commissioning the first module of the Phase 1 production plant – the Greentech Plant – at its 100%-owned Grota do Cirilo project, in Minas Gerais State, Brazil, on... 


WearCheck presents ‘all-under-one-roof’ solutions hub for customers
WearCheck presents ‘all-under-one-roof’ solutions hub for customers
9th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Implementing a good condition monitoring programme has been proven to save money for customers, as it helps to avoid debilitating, unplanned equipment failure and assists in ensuring uninterrupted... 


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Trafo’s flexibility on show at Electra Mining
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Owing to the individual nature of mines, a one-size-fits-all solution is often unfeasible. With that in mind, dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions will use Electra Mining Africa... 


Dry-ice blasting service provider underscores advantages of dry ice blast cleaning
Dry-ice blasting service provider underscores advantages of dry ice blast cleaning
2nd September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Similar to sand blasting, bead blasting or soda blasting, dry ice blasting service provider Dry Ice Blasting Services underscores the advantages to dry ice blast cleaning, which it says is “not... 


TAKE THE HEAT
Dry-type transformers comply with class F1 fire certification, meaning that, in the case of a fire, they do not exacerbate the fire or release harmful emissions
Transformers to be installed at local gold mine
2nd September 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Gauteng dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions is on track to supply three transformers to a local underground gold mining operation for commissioning this month, despite the... 


Volkswagen creates used-battery megapower bank for EV charging
26th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen has commissioned a pilot fast-charging park at its Zwickau vehicle plant, in Germany, supplied with energy largely from a so-called power storage container (PSC).  The PSC is an enormous... 


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Trafo Power Solutions
23rd August 2022

Trafo Power Solutions, a specialist in the design and supply of dry-type transformers, was established in 2017 to cater for the growing appetite and scope of application for dry-type transformers... 


CUSTOM DESIGNED This solution shows multiple cast resin transformers in a specialised IP55 enclosure installed outdoor for a mining application
Transformer specialist customises solutions for mine-specific conditions
22nd August 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Owing to the individual nature of mines, a one-size-fits-all solution is often unfeasible. With that in mind, dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions will use this year’s Electra... 


Zest WEG
Zest WEG
16th August 2022

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


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Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
15th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Ore mining has started at the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine. 


Walkabout starts mining in Tanzania
8th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Ore mining has started at the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania. ASX-listed Walkabout Resources on Friday said that the first production blast was successfully completed at the end of June,... 


Trafo's flexibility on show at Electra Mining
4th July 2022

Because of the individual nature of mines, a one-size-fits-all solution is often unfeasible. With that in mind, leading dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions will use Electra Mining... 


Company to triple battery, solar energy storage electronics capacity
1st July 2022

Energy technology company General Electric (GE) is tripling manufacturing capacity for its solar and battery energy storage power electronics systems by the end of this year to 9 GW/y, linked to... 


The role of condition monitoring in optimising performance and safety in the mining sector
12th May 2022

Mining reserves in South Africa are vast. According to statistics from the South African Department of Mineral Resources and the US Geological Survey our ore reserves amount to a value of more than... 


Pic of a mini substation featuring a 1250 kVA dry-type transformer built for a coal mine project
Transformers that give mines both safety, uptime
9th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

As mines aggressively pursue Zero Harm policies while seeking greater productivity and efficiency, dry-type transformers have much to offer, specialist company Trafo Power Solutions is seeing a... 


Zest WEG E-House solution powers large platinum HIG mill
5th May 2022

A purpose-designed electrical house (E-House) from Zest WEG is driving one of the largest new High Intensity Grinding (HIG) mills in the southern hemisphere, which was recently installed at a... 


Transformers that give mines both safety and uptime
4th May 2022

The priority area of mining today is certainly health and safety, and mines are wanting to achieve this without compromising on meeting their production targets; dry-type transformers are... 


Cast resin transformers show significant benefits
22nd April 2022

Electrical and digital building infrastructure specialist Legrand’s range of cast resin transformers (CRT) has been designed for high-efficiency, enhanced safety and low environmental impact during... 


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Zest WEG
22nd April 2022

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


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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Investment gap
15th April 2022 By: Terence Creamer

South Africans have rightfully paid detailed attention to the state of the country’s generation assets over the past decade and a bit as load-shedding has progressively intensified, precipitated by... 


Low maintenance option for SA's ageing mini substations
8th April 2022

As South Africa’s many thousands of oil-cooled mini substations reach the end of their operating lives, there is scope to replace them with a safer and more economical option, according to Trafo... 


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Zest WEG
28th January 2022

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


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Integrated solution offers less reliance on national grid
21st January 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

South Africa-based renewable-energy solutions company Solareff has designed and installed an integrated solar photovoltaic (PV), diesel generator and battery energy storage system (BESS), with an... 


Eight of the H-frame tower’s 24-mm cable stays were deliberately cut either with a hacksaw or an angle grinder
Eskom officially declares Lethabo tower collapse an act of sabotage
19th November 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has confirmed that the collapse of a distribution-line tower providing power to the coal conveyor system at the Lethabo power station, in the Free State, was a “deliberate... 


The Lethabo power station
Eskom beefs up security after suspicious incidents at Matimba and Lethabo
18th November 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter reports that overt and covert security is being beefed up in and around the utility’s power stations following suspicious incidents at Matimba and Lethabo on November 17... 


From left to right: Jan Oberholzer, Segomoco Scheppers, Phillip Dukashe and Monde Bala at the Eskom State of the System briefing. CEO Andre de Ruyter was not present as he was travelling to the COP26 climate talks
Diesel, load-shedding feature in summer outlook as Eskom’s maintenance recovery takes longer than expected
5th November 2021 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned electricity utility Eskom says its reliability maintenance recovery (RMR) interventions have not yet succeeded in stabilising the performance of its unpredictable coal fleet and that... 


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Credible plan?
5th November 2021 By: Terence Creamer

There is much scepticism about the ability of Eskom to deploy the grid capacity needed to unlock the 30 GW of new, mostly renewable, generation capacity that has to be introduced into the network... 


Eskom group executive for transmission Segomoco Scheppers
Eskom’s R178bn grid plan points to ‘scary’ step change in expansionary capex
26th October 2021 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned electricity utility Eskom has outlined a R178-billion grid investment plan for the coming ten years, which is premised on a dramatic acceleration of expansionary capital expenditure.... 


From left to right: Jan Oberholzer, Segomoco Scheppers, Phillip Dukashe and Monde Bala at the Eskom State of the System briefing. CEO Andre de Ruyter was not present as he was travelling to the COP26 climate talks
Diesel and load-shedding feature in summer outlook as Eskom's maintenance recovery takes longer than envisaged
25th October 2021 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned electricity utility Eskom says its reliability maintenance recovery (RMR) interventions have not yet succeeded in stabilising the performance of its unpredictable coal fleet and that... 


South32 keeps its pace
21st October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner South32 has maintained its production guidance for its 2022 financial year, following a strong first quarter. The miner on Thursday reported a 10% decline in alumina production,... 


Spillage solutions encouraged for mines
24th September 2021

Oscillating systems technology manufacturer OST-Africa’s range of materials handling, screen and transmission products includes a spillage solution designed to prevent production losses across... 


Asset Health Monitoring
14th September 2021

Back in 2019, researchers from Verdantix identified the trends in technology roadmaps for asset management technologies and compiled a helpful graphic to illustrate the value and associated growth... 


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Base metals to profit from solar demand
10th August 2021

The critical minerals sector is poised to become a major benefactor in the increase in global demand for solar power, advisory firm Wood Mackenzie (Woodmac) said this week. A new report from... 


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