Technology

KSB designs and manufacture solutions for a variety of mining water applications. Our pumps are used for water supply, water recovery and water treatment, including sewage and process water treatment as well as sludge dewatering. When it comes to dewatering systems, our components and services enable reliable groundwater lowering in …

ADTs (articulated dump trucks) are heavy-duty vehicles specifically designed for hauling material over rough and uneven terrain. Articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak explains why these machines stand apart from other trucks and their unique usefulness in industrial applications. Due to their robust, off-road performance, articulated haulers are a universal and identifiable …

Epiroc and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance underground trolley solutions, supporting the mining industry’s transition towards increased productivity, enhanced safety and decarbonisation. This agreement builds on previous successful technology deployments in Swedish mines. Under the MoU, both companies will work together to conduct a comprehensive …

Dynapac proudly unveiled its highly anticipated Rhino range of soil compactors – the CA50, CA55, CA65 and CA70 – during an engaging event at the organisation’s Jet Park headquarters in Johannesburg last October. The new CA50 model is a purposefully designed and engineered 16-ton model for the South African and …

In the realm of oxygen and nitrogen supply, businesses frequently grapple with soaring costs, inflexible contracts, and complex logistics. Atlas Copco Compressor Technique addresses these challenges with Total Oxygen and Nitrogen Solutions (TONS), an innovative ecosystem that revolutionises how industries manage their on-site gas requirements. TONS represents a cutting-edge approach …

i.safe MOBILE is launching the IS880.2, its latest smartphone for Zone 2/22, at the end of October 2024. The lightweight 4G LTE smartphone offer industrial customers a wide range of user-friendly features for use in ATEX zone 2/22. The robust and high-performance smartphone is equipped with a PTT/MCPTT-optimised chipset and comes …

In a story that highlights South African engineering prowess under pressure, Trafo Power Solutions has emerged as the unlikely hero for a copper-zinc mine expansion in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Trafo, a specialist in dry-type transformer applications, has been contracted to supply three mini-substations and two transformers – …

Authorities, with collaborative support from SKF, recently conducted a large, highly effective raid action on a very well-known bearing seller of SKF bearings in Cape Town. The bearing seller, who has been on SKF’s radar for quite some time, has been selling counterfeit SKF bearings to numerous customers in the …

Digital technology stands to add significant value to the mining industry in terms of exploration, project evaluation, mine design, operations, closure, and post-closure phases. This is the view of Heinrich Jantzen, Senior Mining Advisor at Zutari. The leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm will be present at Mining Indaba …

Africa-focused Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU) has tapped veteran geologist Collins Aseto as its Head of Exploration in East Africa, signalling a strategic shift towards expanding its battery metal footprint in the region. Aseto boasts 15 years of experience navigating the continent’s mineral landscapes, honed during stints at Lonmin, Anglo-American, and …