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ALASTAIR GERRARD Zest WEG Group's Integrated Solutions executive
Zest WEG Group delivers R200m electrical infrastructure solution at Petra’s Cullinan diamond mine
23rd November 2018 By: Martin Creamer

CULLINAN, Gauteng – A R200-million electrical infrastructure project has been impressively completed at the Cullinan Diamond Mine of the London-listed Petra Diamonds through the combined effort of... 


AUTOMATION READINESS Hydromine Projects & Marketing has added test and measurement expertise, such as condition monitoring and equipment and installations on site, to its service offering
Company expands offering to include hydraulics test, measurement
16th November 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid a “recessive mining market”, industrial equipment and services provider Hydromine Projects & Marketing has expanded its offering by opening a test and measurement division that caters for... 


MADE-TO-ORDER
Well proven dry-type technology is being used in Trafo Power Solutions’ customised dry-type mini substations
Company offers customisable electrical distribution solution
20th April 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Transformer supplier Trafo Power Solutions is offering dry-type mini substations as a complete and customisable electrical distribution solution for several applications. “Mini substations... 


On-Site Oil Treatment Saves Transformers
On-Site Oil Treatment Saves Transformers
17th April 2018

With what is claimed to be the largest mobile oil regeneration plant in Africa, WEG Transformers Africa plays a vital role in extending the life of South Africa’s transformer population and... 


TRANSFORMED SUPPLY
Various transformers for the Gamsberg zinc project were manufactured at the WEG transformers Africa facility
Partnerships key as South Africa tackles Gamsberg project
23rd February 2018

At global diversified miner Vedanta Resources’ Gamsberg mine, in the Northern Cape, motor and controls manufacturer Zest WEG Group is working closely with lead contractor ELB Engineering Services... 


Trafo Supplies Dry-Type Transformers For Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Works
31st October 2017

The advantages that a dry-type or cast resin transformer offers played a role in Trafo Power Solutions securing an order for thirteen custom designed units. These dry-type transformers are destined... 


Nokeng mulling two or three more fluorspar mines by 2026 as huge shortage is predicted
Nokeng mulling two or three more fluorspar mines by 2026 as huge shortage is predicted
8th September 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Following the breakthrough of opening the first new mine in Gauteng, South Africa, in the last 12 years, which is being developed by producer SepFluor’s wholly owned Nokeng fluorspar mine, the... 


Nokeng mulling two or three more fluorspar mines by 2026 as huge shortage is predicted
Nokeng mulling two or three more fluorspar mines by 2026 as huge shortage is predicted
8th September 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Following the breakthrough of opening the first new mine in Gauteng, South Africa, in the last 12 years, which is being developed by producer SepFluor’s wholly owned Nokeng fluorspar mine, the... 


Advanced grid protection system beneficial for African market
14th July 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Power protection solutions provider Swedish Neutral will exhibit its Ground Fault Neutraliser (GFN) earth fault protection system at this year’s POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa, taking the... 


Malawi central bank seeks forex reporting system
14th July 2017 By: Marcel Chimwala

Malawi's central bank is inviting bids for the supply, installation and commissioning of a cross-border foreign exchange reporting system (CFERS) and for the supply and installation of a... 


Northern Cape wind farms receive main transformers
16th December 2016 By: David Oliveira

The Northern Cape-based Khobab and Loeriesfontein wind farms announced last month that they had received their main transformer, which were transported by road from Johannesburg. The 160 MVA... 


Eskom energises 500 MVA transformer at Rustenburg substation, platinum industry to benefit
12th December 2016 By: Anine Kilian

State-owned Eskom has energised and commissioned the first of two 500 MVA power transformers at the newly built Ngwedi substation, in Rustenburg. The transformer marks a significant step towards... 


Letlhakane mine tailings resource treatment project, Botswana
Letlhakane mine tailings resource treatment project, Botswana
21st October 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the Letlhakane mine tailings resource treatment project is currently 80% complete. 


FIRE-DETECTION ESSENTIAL 
ASP Fire designs, installs and maintains a range of fire-detection and -suppression equipment to suit customer needs
Importance of fire-safe conveyers emphasised
27th May 2016 By: Kimberley Smuts

Fire is a pervasive threat to conveyor belt systems at mines and can cause substantial damage to the conveyed material, electromechanical components of the conveyor system and the belt if the... 


Kenya sets 2020 universal electricity connectivity goal
Kenya sets 2020 universal electricity connectivity goal
26th February 2016 By: John Muchira

Kenya will in April embark on an ambitious project aimed at achieving universal electricity connectivity by 2020. Over 50% of the country's citizens do not have access to electricity, as only... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
20th August 2015 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week: Eskom unveils its new coal-sourcing strategy as it pursues its R2-billion Optimum claim. South Africa’s Chamber of Mines says Mining Phakisa can help unlock mining and exploration... 


ENERGY-EFFICIENT PETROCHEMICALS Engen supplies energy-saving hydraulic fluids and synthetic lubricants to the industrial sectors and provides products for petrol and diesel engines
Energy group launches energy-saving fluids and lubricants
3rd July 2015 By: Bruce Montiea

Responding to the energy sector’s need to reduce energy consumption, African energy multinational Engen will be exhibiting new energy-saving hydraulic fluids and synthetic lubricants, which will... 


Company reaffirms market dominance
22nd May 2015

Power and distribution transformer designer and manufacturer Powertech Transformers, a subsidiary of the JSE-listed Allied Electronics Corporation, has re- established itself as the only South... 


PGM furnace engineering, supply contract awarded
22nd May 2015

High capacity furnace and smelting plant specialist Tenova Pyromet has been contracted to undertake the basic engineering and supply of a platinum-group metal (PGM) smelting furnace, feed system... 


POWERING THE CHAMBER OF MINES Mitochondria Energy Company’s fuel cell system will supply an average of between 30 kWh and 80 kWh during periods of peak demand
Energy solutions provider unveils fuel cell system at the CoM
10th April 2015 By: David Oliveira

Energy solutions provider Mitochondria Energy Company (MEC) last month unveiled its 100 kW fuel cell at the Chamber of Mines (CoM) building, in Johannesburg. The new technology promises to be the... 


EES Africa (Pty) Ltd acquires Rob Anderson & Associates cc
26th February 2015

EES Africa (Pty) Ltd, an ISO 9001:2008 certified company which provides management, engineering and auditing services throughout Africa, has announced its acquisition of Rob Anderson & Associates... 


Reliable Transformers
Reliable Transformers
20th February 2015

Ekurhuleni-based Reliable Transformers, which was established by HJ van Zyl more than 30 years ago, is now a major player in the African transformer market. Transformers, inductors, reactors and... 


Battery Electric
Battery Electric
16th January 2015

Underground railway control systems manufacturer Battery Electric is a proudly South African company with a focus on the design and development of microprocessor-controlled underground mine... 


FIRST ORDER
Columbus Stainless supplied type 301 and 304L coils and sheets for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s passenger coach replacement project
Coil and sheets supplied to PRASA project
24th October 2014 By: Mia Breytenbach

Stainless steel flat products producer Columbus Stainless received the first order in February this year to supply coils and sheets for the first 20 passenger train sets that form part of the... 


Mwana lifts Q2 gold recovery at Freda Rebecca 23%
20th October 2014 By: Natalie Greve

Mwana Africa has increased gold production at its Zimbabwe-based Freda Rebecca mine by 23% to 16 555 oz in the quarter ended September 30, owing to improvements in feed grade, recovery and tons... 


POWER CONNECTION 
Eskom says the 765 kV network will stretch from the power stations in Mpumalanga to those in the Western Cape by 2016
Transmission line projects in Western Cape in last phase
27th June 2014 By: Mia Breytenbach

State-owned power utility Eskom’s 765 kV transmission projects’ activities, which fall under its Power Delivery Projects (PDP) division, are currently concentrated on the Hydra-Sterrekus... 


GNC PROGRESS
About eleven 25 m lattice trusses will be used in the construction of the roof of the Gauteng Nerve Centre, which started earlier this month
GNC roof to be installed next month
27th June 2014 By: David Oliveira

Construction of the Gauteng Nerve Centre (GNC), which will control all commuter rail traffic in Gauteng, is well under way, with the roof scheduled for completion next month. The centre is located... 


Powertech perfectly placed for growth in Africa
Powertech perfectly placed for growth in Africa
16th May 2014

Powertech, a 100% owned subsidiary of the JSE-listed Altron group, comprising Altron TMT (amalgamation of Altech and Bytes) and Altron Power (Powertech), over the years, adjusted and reviewed... 


Another transformer fails at Copper Mountain
Another transformer fails at Copper Mountain
22nd November 2013 By: Henry Lazenby

Canadian miner Copper Mountain Mining on Friday reported that a transformer powering the No 2 ball mill at its eponymous mine had failed, reducing mill throughput by about 25% for about a week.... 


Company re-enters locomotives industry
8th November 2013

The general South African locomotive fleet is old and outdated says designer, manufacturer and installer of transformers Powertech Transformers (PTT), which has recently re-entered the locomotives... 


Powertech Transformers Testing Facility achieves SANAS Accreditation
5th November 2013

Powertech Transformers, a subsidiary of Powertech and the JSE listed Altron Group, is pleased to announce that its Pretoria Factory Test Department recently received SANAS accreditation conforming... 


Agbaou gold project, Côte d’Ivoire
Agbaou gold project, Côte d’Ivoire
25th October 2013 By: Sheila Barradas

Endeavour Mining has started mining operations at the South pit of the Agbaou mine. 


Company Annoucements:Zest Weg Group Provides Local Support Services For International Order
10th October 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Zest WEG Group is progressing toward the hot commissioning phase of the biggest medium voltage (MV) Variable Speed Drive (VSD) unit ever supplied by its holding company, the WEG Group,... 


New UK Survey Unveils a Quiet Evolution: The CIO Journey from Improver to Transformer
7th October 2013

Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, today announced the results of a new Chief... 


Company Annoucements:New ABBYY PDF Transformer+ to Simplify Work with PDF Content
2nd October 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

New Full-Featured PDF Solution Offers Versatile Functionality and Intuitive Interface to View, Edit, Comment, Create, Convert and Protect All Types of PDF Documents ABBYY, a leading provider of... 


Training to facilitate adoption of high-quality lubricants in SA
8th February 2013 By: Chantelle Kotze

The South African Institute of Tribology (SAIT) maintains that, while South Africa is slowly embracing higher quality lubricants, owing to international original-equipment manufacturer-specified... 


Company Announcement:Powertech Transformers launches R&D project together with CSIR, DST and University of Pretoria
22nd January 2013

Powertech Transformers, a subsidiary of Powertech and the JSE listed Altron Group, announced a collaborative research and development project with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the... 


Company Announcement: Powertech Transformers launches R&D project together with CSIR, DST and University of Pretoria
21st January 2013

Powertech Transformers, a subsidiary of Powertech and the JSE listed Altron Group, announced a collaborative research and development project with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the... 


Rugged UPS systems supplied as demand resurges from mining market
18th January 2013 By: Chantelle Kotze

Owing to Africa’s and South Africa’s increasingly stressed and unstable power grid, local power provisioning specialist Powermode has noted a resurgence in demand for rugged, low-voltage... 


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