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Rio-Carb celebrates 35 years of innovation and service excellence

Founder and CEO Martin Maine has extensive experience in physical metallurgy, and has participated in several international conferences and seminars. Twice President of the South African Institute of Welding, he has been involved in prestigious local projects such as Sasol ll and lll, Koeberg, and Gariep Dam. Maine also established …

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Sandvik enables automation that mines are ready

The first Sandvik AutoMine Loading installations were delivered more than 10 years ago and the automation system continues its success story today. More and more mines globally are discovering how Sandvik AutoMine can improve their operations. “This year seems to be a turning point with many new Sandvik AutoMine Loading …

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Sandvik To Unlock Zambian Copper Ore Body

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has entered into a long-term agreement with NFC Africa Mining Plc (NFCA) to supply the necessary equipment and skills to effectively mine the lucrative South East Ore Body (SEOB) of the Chambishi copper mine in Zambia. With the assistance of Sandvik Zambia, the mine will …

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Aury Africa-manufactured woven wire screens extend production hours

The AfriSam Olifantsfontein readymix and aggregate quarry in Gauteng,South Africa has been making use of Aury Africa woven wire screens since 2014. Aury Africa wire screens are more cost-effective and last up to five days longer than competitor products, thereby minimising downtime and ensuring substantial long-term savings. The AfriSam Olifantsfontein …

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THE FIRST MP2500 CONE CRUSHER TO BE IN ZAMBIA EARLY 2015

In order to respond to the mining industry’s efficiency challenge Metso has introduced the world’s largest cone crusher, MP2500. As ore grades decline, more and more ore needs to be processed to obtain the same amount of the valuable mineral and to meet production targets. This equation often results in …

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CBM-TEC dates and venue confirmed for 2016

Industry heavyweights will once again be making their way to the heart of the Zambian mining region to be part of the Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo and Conference (CBM-TEC). As Zambia’s premier networking event for international and regional companies that operate within the country’s mineral rich Copperbelt region, the expo …

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13th Intermodal Africa 2015

Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka, Zambia Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October 2015 Intermodal Africa continues to be the biggest annual Container Ports and Terminal Operations Exhibition and Conference in Africa – now in its 13th successful edition! The 13th Intermodal Africa 2015 Exhibition and Conference will take place for the …

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African Copper V Conference

Africa’s copper potential continues to hold the interest of the global mining community. Zambia and DRC are striving to meet higher production targets and supply is growing in countries such as Botswana and Namibia. Progress is being made to overcome the logistical, infrastructure, political and social hurdles, and – despite …

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MTWARA CEMENT PLANT SET TO FUEL TANZANIA’S GROWING ECONOMY

With the construction industry and demand for cement said to be one of the key drivers, Tanzania’s economy is booming at a rapid rate. The increased demand in cement is further fuelled by ongoing natural gas discoveries offshore of the Lindi and Mtwara regions. The commissioning of the Dangote Group’s …

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GASSONIC OBSERVER –I -TO SET A NEW STANDARD IN ULTRASONIC GAS LEAK DETECTION

In a bid to set a new global industry standard in highly reliable Ultrasonic gas leak detection, the MSA has introduced the new Gassonic Observer-I Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector with Artificial Neural Network (ANN) intelligence. MSA Africa Fixed Gas and Flame Detection product manager Robbie Taitz said in a statement …

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