Pix4D, the photogrammetry industry leader, today announced the signing of an exclusive reseller partnership with Beijing Skymap Technology Co., Ltd. a high-tech enterprise integrating software sales, service, research and development, and project integration in mainland China. With the diversification of Pix4D’s product portfolio to meet the specific needs of industries …
Read More »BME puts its stamp on underground mining
Years of innovation and experience in the underground space have now positioned BME – part of the JSE-listed Omnia Group – as an important player in mines where low-profile, bord-and-pillar mining methods are employed. As a blasting and explosives leader in the opencast mining sector for decades, BME has steadily …
Read More »Mining and Energy event to celebrate its 10th Anniversary virtually
The Zambia International Mining & Energy Conference & Exhibition, which has been Zambia’s leading mining and energy meeting for the past decade, will commemorate its tenth anniversary with a virtual version on the 4th and 5th of May, 2021. The organizers of ZIMEC 2021, namely the Ministry of Mines and …
Read More »Zambia in drive to dismantle outstanding refunds, pays 67% of VAT refunds to mining firms
Last year, Zambia paid a value-added tax refund of 8.5 billion kwacha ($400 million) to mining firms, the head of the tax authority said recently. After it defaulted on a $42.5 million coupon in November, Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper producer, is negotiating with creditors to try to get debt relief. …
Read More »SKF Zambia delivers massive savings for customer
NDT (Non Destructive Test) works carried out by SKF Zambia on more than 90 mobile mining machines and equipment operating on one of the country’s largest copper mines, delivered massive savings for the customer over a six month period. The mine, which is located in Zambia’s North-Western Province, is a …
Read More »Aviation monitoring programme is flying high
Did you know that a dedicated aircraft testing programme is conducted by condition monitoring specialists, WearCheck, to reduce the risk of catastrophic engine failure, boost safety and reduce maintenance costs? WearCheck’s thriving aviation division analyses used aircraft oil and filters for wear particles, oil degradation and cleanliness of hydraulic fluids. …
Read More »Mobile drum tipper with safety cage
A new mobile TIP-TITE® Drum Tipper with safety cage allows hands-free, automated dumping of bulk solid materials from 115 to 200 litre drums throughout the plant, with no dusting or danger associated with sudden shifting of contents. The three-sided carbon steel cage with safety interlocked doors is mounted on a …
Read More »Sentinel Mine exceeds production targets
First Quantum Minerals’ Sentinel Mine in Kalumbila District of North-Western Province has exceeded production targets for July and August, produces over 23,000 tonnes and 25,000 tonnes of copper in the two months respectively. According to the company, the strong performance was attributed to consistent milling rates and better than expected …
Read More »Pix4D and SAP start a joint innovation project for the 3D inspection of transmission masts
Lausanne, Switzerland, Pix4D, technology pioneer and market leader in industrial photogrammetry software solutions, announces that it is starting a joint innovation project with SAP® to open up the market for drone-based, digital 3D inspections for telecommunications companies. SAP, a global leader in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software, has included Pix4D …
Read More »Ministry of Mines grants Jubilee’s Zambia mining licence renewal
Zambian Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development has granted Aim- and AltX-listed Jubilee Metals’ application for the renewal of a small-scale mining licence in Kabwe, Zambia. The licence is in respect of lead, zinc, copper and cobalt and has been renewed for ten years. CEO Leon Coetzer says that, as …
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