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Uranium mining activities significantly contribute to the development agenda of the government, Kornelia Shilunga deputy minister of Mines and Energy has revealed. Shilunga said the mining sector – despite continuous low uranium prices – contributed about N$161 million in royalties, whilst N$1 billion was paid in wages and salaries in …

ASP Fire has emphasized the importance of fire-detection systems in underground mining citing that underground mining is an exceptionally hazardous environment, The professional and accredited fire risk management believes persons who work underground have limited means to escape in the event of any fire and calls for earliest possible warning …

Konecranes is celebrating a milestone of its cranes this year with phenomenal installations across the globe. Konecranes’ 100th rubber tired gantry (RTG) crane has been installed at the Georgia Ports Authority at the Port of Savannah in the USA. In South Africa, three 350kg RMG’s have been installed at Transnet …

Air compressors used in industry are, for the most part, well-proven, reliable pieces of equipment, able to operate for years with relatively little maintenance. However, their very reliability can lead to problems when the quality of their intake air is neglected. “Many industrial air compressors work in very dusty conditions, …

After almost 30 years as a defunct mine, the tin deposits at Uis, have recently started attracting renewed investor interest. Bushveld Minerals CEO Fortune Mojapelo, announced last week that his vanadium producing company with a diversified portfolio of tin and coal assets in southern Africa, has completed all conditions to …

Local women continue to champion in the mining industry and Metallurgist Emmarencia Shanglee is lucid evidence of the progress, in the male dominated industry. Shanglee who has worked for Namdeb for nine years, has gradually moved up the ranks and currently is a Assistant Plant Superintendent. In her educational background …

Innovative international manufacturer of flow, pressure, level, and temperature measuring, Kobold has launched a plastic flow meter and a monitor – KSK and KSM models. According to Kobold the plastic flow meter works on the ‘suspended float’ measuring principle, where the float glides up and down in a conical measuring …

WearCheck has launched an interactive customer application to improve customers’ benefits. According to the oil condition monitoring company the app allows customers to make virtually instantaneous maintenance decisions. Neil Robinson WearCheck, Managing Director says the ground-breaking, highly innovative and revolutionary app has reliable data available while patrolling the factory floor …

Redpath Mining South Africa has recently completed reaming of a 7.3 m diameter hole at Sasol’s Impumelelo Mine, the largest diameter hole reamed to date in Africa Johan Davel, Redpath Mining General Manager of Raiseboring said the reaming performance of the Redbore 90EX surpassed the company’s expectations “Achieving optimal accuracy …

TLT ACTOM aims to offer the mining and power sector more than just innovative ventilation fans. The company’s customised systems ensure that working conditions are safe and energy efficiency maximized as part of a holistic Total Ventilation Solution (TVS) that aims to reduce total cost of ownership. Craig Johnston, Operations …