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PRIVATE PARTICIPATION
Getting private-sector companies to fund laser research and development at local universities is expected to change the landscape dramatically
More local laser R&D needed
28th August 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

South Africa is not placing enough focus on laser research and development (R&D), especially in the private sector, but there is hope, says the director of the Laser Research Institute (LRI) within... 


LASER FOCUS The present focus of the Rental Pool Programme is to improve the commercialisation of research done by research groups
Laser tech key to developing economy
28th August 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

It is vital that South Africa has an in-depth understanding of the impact photonics-based technologies will have on its economic development, as they underpin the communication systems and sensors... 


Bolted thickeners for Southern African mine
28th August 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Steel fabrication, steel erection and corrosion protection specialist Betterect and engineering, equipment and services solutions company FLSmidth have collaborated to deliver several 45 m diameter... 


DESIGNED TO BE DURABLE
VR Steel’s equipment, such as this VR Dipper fitted on electric rope shovel, is designed to withstand extreme punishment in the platinum-group metal sector
Ensuring productivity in tough conditions
21st August 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Platinum group metals (PGMs) strata present some of the most unforgiving digging conditions imaginable for earthmoving equipment attachments, says earthmoving mining equipment and attachments... 


FS Containers
FS Containers
21st August 2020

Established over 30 years ago, FS Containers is a fourth-generation family business specialising in providing a wide variety of container solutions throughout South Africa and the rest of Africa.... 


FS Containers
FS Containers
20th August 2020

Established over 30 years ago, FS Containers is a fourth-generation family business specialising in providing a wide variety of container solutions throughout South Africa and the rest of Africa. 


Focus set on intellectual support services
14th August 2020

Hard face solution provider Rio-Carb is altering its business model to focus more on providing intellectual support services and is employing its own engineers to assist customers in all aspects of... 


Cat® hydraulic mining shovel bucket with replaceable basket cuts rebuild time and optimizes capacity
Cat® hydraulic mining shovel bucket with replaceable basket cuts rebuild time and optimizes capacity
5th August 2020

Caterpillar now offers an innovative 2-piece bucket for Cat® hydraulic mining shovels. The design reduces downtime by limiting refurbishment to the area of the bucket subjected to most of the... 


Free Webinar – Stainless Steel:  Case Studies in Corrosion
Free Webinar – Stainless Steel: Case Studies in Corrosion
4th August 2020

Chemical Investigation Services, in partnership with Creamer Media Contract Publishing will be hosting The Essentials of Stainless Steel - Case Studies in Corrosion webinar on Wednesday, 26 August... 


First contract awarded at Coburn
3rd August 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mineral sands developer Strandline Resources has awarded a A$23-million contract to civil and mining contractor Macmahon for the construction of road access and bulk earthworks at the Coburn... 


ACCREDITED FUSION Transmashholdings Africa have been awarded an International Standards Organisation 3843 welding certification which will help draw in new clients for the company
Manufacturer obtains welding certification
31st July 2020 By: Halima Frost

Rolling stock manufacturer Transmashholdings (TMH) Africa, which acts as the centre of excellence for narrow-gauge rolling stock within the TMH Group, announced in March that it had been awarded... 


British govt announces funding to develop advanced modular nuclear reactors
24th July 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The British government announced on July 10 that it was awarding funding of £40-million for the development of advanced modular nuclear reactors (AMRs) and associated technologies. This was part of... 


ASTRID STRAUSSNER
The traditional education system is still important, although it needs to adopt new ways of delivering its content
4IR skills map way forward
17th July 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

With continuous improvements in technology, there is a need for concurrent upskilling across all sectors, especially as the reality of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has set in locally. 


Marmato mine, Colombia
Marmato mine, Colombia
17th July 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine located in the Caldas department, in the Middle Cauca gold district, in Colombia. 


Coburn important to gov plans - Pitt
15th July 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Federal Resources, Water and Northern Australia Minister Keith Pitt on Wednesday said that the Coburn mineral sands project, in Western Australia, would boost the government’s Critical Minerals... 


TIME’S UP
The coronal capping structures for two smokestacks had reached the end of their service life, and it was deemed necessary to replace them
Coronal capping design being completed for Namibian mine
10th July 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Rope access specialist Skyriders is preparing to install a new coronal capping, with its design in the process of being finalised, for two smokestacks at a mine in Namibia. The company secured the... 


NICOLETTE SKJOLDHAMMER
The ‘Team Africa’ mindset has been embraced by several industry stakeholders since its inception
Future order book to relieve pressure for fabricator
3rd July 2020 By: Darren Parker

Although the strategic decision to continue to pay employees full salaries during the Level 5 lockdown in April put pressure on its cashflow, steel fabricator and erector Betterect believes a... 


ANDREW POOLE
Companies which take the risk and invest are more agile, more productive and better positioned to diversify and access new markets
Automation reduces costs, increases productivity
3rd July 2020 By: Darren Parker

With companies that invest in technology and automation showing signs of being more adaptable and strategically well positioned to take advantage of an inevitable upswing in the economy, local... 


NICKY VAN DER POEL 
Skills development and practical experience are critical requirements that enable youth to enter the formal job market
Academy attains artisan training certification
3rd July 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The Lesedi Skills Academy received its Trade Test Centre certification from the National Artisan Moderation Body, which enables the academy to perform trade testing of mechanical artisans. 


More offtake secured at Coburn
2nd July 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mineral sands developer Strandline Resources has secured a binding offtake agreement for the zircon product from its Coburn project, in Western Australia. The company on Thursday said that the... 


New Kirkland Lake guidance not too dissimilar from pre-Covid guidance
New Kirkland Lake guidance not too dissimilar from pre-Covid guidance
30th June 2020 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Kirkland Lake Gold has re-issued its guidance for 2020, after it withdrew its initial 1.47-million-to-1.54-million guidance in April, owing to the impact of measures that it introduced... 


THAVA GOVENDER...impeccable safety record is proudest achievement.
Pleasantly surprised by productivity during lockdown – Babcock Ntuthuko Engineering
30th June 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Engineering company Babcock Ntuthuko Engineering has been pleasantly surprised by the productivity and agility that the lockdown has afforded it as an engineering house engaged in the energy... 


NAIF approves A$150m loan for Coburn
22nd June 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has approved a loan of up to A$150-million towards the development of the Coburn heavy mineral sands project, in Western Australia. Project... 


OVER-PROTECTIVE 
INDUSTRI Tools & Equipment’s locally manufactured welding safety curtain and screen products are used in conjunction with other protective measures
Supplier offers tailor-made welding materials
19th June 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial equipment supplier INDUSTRI Tools & Equipment’s manufacturing division offers a range of custom-made industrial materials, including welding screens, strip curtains, fire blankets, spill... 


OPEN UP THE INDUSTRY 
The noticeable lack of apprenticeship opportunities is regarded as one of the main obstacles facing artisan learners in South Africa
Welding institute championing training initiative
19th June 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is championing work-based apprenticeship learning for the welding industry through the SAIW Foundation, and the Quality Council for Trade and... 


WELDING PROTECTION 
BMG’s Plymovent personal protective equipment PersonalPro range includes helmets to protect the eyes, face and head during manual welding, cutting and grinding
Company provides safety equipment for welders
19th June 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Engineering components provider BMG’s tools and equipment division has introduced a range of specialist products, systems and services to assist the welding industry in creating a healthy and safe... 


DIY PERSONIFIED 
Matus South Africa’s high-quality welding and plasma-cutting industrial and do-it-yourself machines all carry a two-year warranty
Welding range offers value for power tools wholesaler
19th June 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Power tools and hardware wholesaler Matus South Africa’s MatWeld range continues to be a big part of the company’s business, says Matus welding category manager Warren Pedlar. 


Christopher Eibl
Christopher Eibl
12th June 2020 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Christopher Eibl, GM of ESAB South Africa, a supplier of ESAB welding and cutting products 


ALL ROUNDER
The ability to design, manufacture and export all the elements of a furnace gives Thos Begbie the edge
Furnace manufacturer ‘fired up and ready to go’
2nd June 2020 By: Halima Frost

South Africa-based foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie restarted its entire facility, in line with the regulations to facilitate the shift to Level 4 of the national Covid-19 lockdown,... 


Metso introduces two new game-changing crushing and screening plant concepts for mining
Metso introduces two new game-changing crushing and screening plant concepts for mining
26th May 2020

Metso is introducing two new game-changing solutions for the crushing and screening plants in mining: the flexible FITTM stations and the smart ForesightTM stations. The two unique, cost efficient... 


Safe, lightweight walkways for mine rescue drill
15th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mentis Africa supplied positive-grip, pressed-section planks and walkways from its well-known Die-Line range for the Chamber of Mines rescue drilling unit based at Colliery Training College (CTC)... 


IRREPLACEABLE SOLUTIONS
The initial coating of new valves as well as their efficient repair results in fewer valve replacements
Valves maintenance still a challenge
15th May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Although demand for valves has increased over the past five years, maintenance costs, efficiency and valve service life are some of the challenges that companies face yearly, says coating... 


Tools supplier awarded tool kit contract
8th May 2020

The Colliery Training College (CTC) in Emalahleni has awarded industrial equipment and tools supplier Industri Tools & Equipment the 2020 contract to supply tool kits, which are used during mining-... 


KRIBAN GOVENDER It is critical for customers to have dependable support from a highly experienced team with combined technical skills and expertise
Company joins distributor group as Southern Africa supplier
8th May 2020

Industrial equipment and tools supplier Industri Tools & Equipment has recently launched as, part of distributor and technical services solution provider Engineering Solutions Group, a subsidiary... 


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... 


MAKING IT WORK
Metal Tank Industries’ streamlined production processes has helped it become more competitive in terms of costing
Business is booming for supplier
10th April 2020 By: Darren Parker

Stainless steel vessels and tanks supplier Metal Tank Industries has noted a definite market upswing in the past eight months, particularly in the food and beverage sector, as well as in the... 


GETTING HEATED
To repair the launder, the tapping process had to be halted, and that work was done within 2 m to 3 m of a working furnace in heat-stroke conditions
Engineering company exploits gap in market
10th April 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

South Africa-based foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie sales engineer Esli Bantjes explains that the shortage of capital in South Africa has forced mining companies to cut back on retaining... 


Equipment supplier awarded contract to supply tool kits
3rd April 2020

The Colliery Training College (CTC) in Emalahleni has awarded industrial equipment supplier INDUSTRI Tools & Equipment the 2020 contract to supply tool kits, which are used during mining- and... 


Self-cleaning fume extractors are designed to remove welding fumes on-site in confined areas and spaces that are difficult to reach by fixed welding fume extraction systems.
BMG's products and solutions for welding fume extraction
27th March 2020

BMG’s Tools & Equipment division has introduced a range of specialist products, systems and services to assist industry to create a healthy and safe work environment, by reducing the risks... 


UNDER THE PUMP
Werner Pumps has managed to increase its turnaround time, to relieve the pressure of increased demand, by upgrading its facilities
Facility upgrades help to ramp up supply
20th March 2020 By: Halima Frost

Local high pressure pump supplier Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment has successfully improved its turnaround time from between four and six months to between two and three months to manufacture... 


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,... 


C.I.S Engineering
C.I.S Engineering
28th February 2020

Leading mast, tower and general steelwork fabricator, C.I.S Engineering specialises in the manufacture and installation of superior steel products supporting an impressive range of communication... 


Can Innovation Fuel a Mining Renaissance?
26th February 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In the wake of a renewed national electricity crisis, the city of Cape Town has just announced that it is ready to start creating its own power supply grid. It seems that the city’s long-standing... 


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