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Despite Power Struggles Kansanshi Mining Surges

Kansanshi Mining has reported a robust half-year performance for 2024, driven by higher copper prices and improved ore grades, despite ongoing electricity challenges. The First Quantum Minerals (FQM) subsidiary posted a net profit of US$117 million, a sharp turnaround from last year’s US$1.1 million loss. Revenue surged by 25 percent …

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BME releases Innovex™ 300D emulsion to deal with dynamic water

In line with its continuous innovation of blasting solutions, BME has developed Innovex™ 300D – a high-strength bulk emulsion explosive for challenging surface mining conditions including dynamic water.   According to Dr. Rakhi Pathak, BME’s Global Manager – Strategic Partnerships, dynamic water is a common issue for surface mines, and …

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Franklin Electric – Grid Solutions offers DTM with new capabilities

Comtest, the representative of Franklin Electric—Grid Solutions has announced that their INCON™ Distribution Transformer Monitor (DTM) has been updated to include new transformer life prediction functionality, enabling service and maintenance forecasting. The enhancement leverages predictive algorithms to estimate the remaining lifespan of transformers to streamline operations. Additionally, the DTM now …

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SKF Zambia, SA collaborate to optimise maintenance practices

SKF MaPro tools and online lubrication solutions from SKF Zambia, in collaboration with SKF South Africa, is optimising maintenance practices at a processing plant as well as at six mills in Zambia. SKF’s Regional Customer Experience Manager CEA Central and East Africa, Tonny Luwo, explains that the customer recognised that …

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