AfriSam recently completed the upgrade of multi-purpose sports courts at the Diazville Primary School in Saldanha, delivering a modern inclusive facility designed to expand sporting opportunities for learners. The project formed part of AfriSam’s Social and Labour Plan (SLP) for local economic development commitments. The project entailed replacing the school’sContinue Reading
As African mining companies focus on improving plant availability while controlling operating costs, aftermarket optimisation is emerging as an increasingly important strategy for extending equipment life and improving comminution performance. Weir is helping mines achieve these objectives through the application of premium ESCO® crusher liners and ENDURON® screen panels, supportedContinue Reading
Established in 1984, Soliflo is a proven supplier of top brand international and local equipment to the Petrochemical, Oil and Gas sectors in particular. With the significant equipment and technological synergies that exist between these, and the Mining sector where uptime and efficiency is critical, Soliflo’s fluid handling and loadingContinue Reading
For decades, modular buildings were synonymous with mining sites, being practical, temporary structures designed to support remote operations. But as South Africa accelerates investment in large‑scale energy, utility and industrial development, the role of modular infrastructure has expanded dramatically. Today, it is no longer a niche solution for isolated miningContinue Reading
Materials transfer systems sit at the heart of every minerals processing operation, quietly moving thousands of tonnes of ore every hour between crushers, screens, conveyors and processing equipment. Yet despite their importance, transfer systems are frequently approached as isolated equipment purchases rather than strategic engineering assets that influence the performanceContinue Reading
Through SKF Remanufacturing’s expertise in clearance modification, a longstanding customer was able to salvage inventory that would otherwise have been rejected, consequently avoiding redundant procurement and scrap costs which translated to significant savings. This successful project not only delivered immediate value for the customer but also confirmed an additional capabilityContinue Reading
Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir range with four new portable air compressors: the X-Air 1100-23, X-Air 1200-25 PACE, X-Air 1200-30, and X-Air 1300-30 PACE. Developed for drilling applications in construction, mining and oil & gas, the new models combine high air output with a compact footprint to help customersContinue Reading
Electra Mining Africa underscored a significant shift in the priorities of mining and quarrying operations. As producers face mounting pressure to increase productivity while reducing energy consumption, operating costs and environmental impact, attention is increasingly turning towards optimising entire processing circuits rather than focusing on the performance of individual piecesContinue Reading
Epiroc is expanding the capabilities of its autonomous underground mine trucks by enabling operation in surface environments, using 3D LiDAR technology for localization, mapping, and obstacle detection. This industry breakthrough enables seamless transitions between underground and surface operations using Deep Automation, paving the way for end-to-end autonomous hauling and dumpingContinue Reading
Kaoko Metals (ASX: KAO) has secured firm commitments for a $20 million placement to accelerate diamond drilling at its Chalkos Copper-Silver Project in Namibia. The company will issue approximately 9.1 million shares at $2.20 each, taking its cash balance to more than $24 million before costs. The funding will enableContinue Reading
