Technology

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 …

Walkabout the developers Lindi Jumbo in Tanzania says have optimised the three-year mine plan to generate enough waste for TSF wall lifts, while creating sufficient grade ore stockpiles for blending and commissioning. “Improvements to the approach has led to a substantial reduction in operational waste rock mining and total tonnes …

The country’s favourable investment climate, coupled with its abundance of natural resources, makes it an attractive destination for investment At the official press launch for the Tanzania Mining & Investment Forum 2023 (www.TanzaniaMiningInvestmentForum.com) held today in Dar Es Salaam, Honourable Dr. Doto Mashaka Biteko, Minister of Minerals highlighted the unparalleled …

Over one thousand stakeholders from the extractive and energy sectors, will gather for the 2023 EITI (Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative) Global Conference, this year. The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative is a global standard for the good governance of oil, gas and mineral resources. It seeks to address the key governance …

Manufacturing is an inherently energy-intensive sector. According to the EIA, 35% of energy consumption in the US is attributed to the industrial sector of which 81% is used by manufacturing. In South Africa, the industry is equally the primary user of power at 52% of the total electricity consumption, and …