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Lubrication is crucial for every transmission gearbox. If lubrication is too low or absent, friction between the gears increases the housing surface temperature, leading to excessive mechanical wear. Once a vehicle is manufactured, it undergoes a test bench assessment before leaving the factory for sale. As part of the end-of-line …

By ROMAN MORNAU* Welding technologies can play an increasingly vital role in optimising resource utilisation and enhancing sustainability for capital-intensive industry assets. Beyond traditional methods, advanced welding techniques such as Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), Cold Metal Transfer (CMT), and Laser Welding are revolutionising repair practices, enabling precise interventions with minimal …

Wacker Neuson’s compact excavators have firmly established themselves as indispensable multitool carriers in South and Sub-Saharan Africa’s agriculture, forestry, construction, and mining sectors. By integrating cutting-edge technology, energy-efficient solutions, and future-ready features, these machines deliver superior performance, reliability, and versatility in the toughest conditions. ‘Compact’ refers to their sleek design …

Multotec has opened a consolidated research and development and test work facility, designed to improve process flow, to efficiently serve the global mineral processing industry. The facility, located in Spartan, outside Johannesburg, now boasts a showroom for an enhanced customer experience. The Multotec technology division conducts comprehensive test work for …

Zambia’s ongoing energy crisis presents a significant challenge to economic stability, impacting the productivity and viability of key sectors, including manufacturing, mining, agriculture, and commercial enterprises. Frequent power outages disrupt critical operations, reduce output, and hinder economic growth. Recognising the need for dependable power solutions, DGC Africa has formed a …

WEC Water has recently completed a wastewater reticulation and water treatment plant for a gold mine in Burkina Faso. This project builds on WEC Water’s comprehensive experience with water and wastewater treatment in West Africa. WEC Water was appointed by the mine to conduct an audit of the existing wastewater …

The cross-disciplinary team of Metso and University of Cape Town (UCT) took first place in the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield competition held in Cape Town, South Africa, from February 3rd to 6th. Participants were challenged to present innovative and sustainable solutions for revolutionizing tailings management and achieving zero harm, …

Atlas Copco’s DrillAir range of air compressors are specifically developed and engineered to provide maximum air flow at any pressure setting, delivering game-changing efficient and sustainable solutions for a multitude of drilling applications including ground engineering, drill and blast, water well, geothermal and foundation drilling. “We can say with confidence …

Jubilee, a diversified metals producer has commenced the processing of the new high-grade copper feed material at its Roan concentrator facility. According to the company, the material feed grade is in-line with management expectations with current feed assays exceeding 1.6 percent Cu, approximately double the grade of material previously processed …

The efficient operation of slurry pumps in the mining industry is critical and pump wear technology is playing an increasingly significant role in monitoring and maintaining pump performance. An innovative solution that is making waves in the industry is the KSB GIW® SLYsight technology. This advanced slurry pump wear monitoring …