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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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Dickinson group retrofits largest modular precast refractory components
The South African furnace and industrial services company, Dickinson Group recently retrofitted the largest modular precast refractory components ever manufactured in South Africa for heavy mineral miner Tronox Namakwa Sands’ open pit mine. The Dickinson Group have retrofitted a 30t brick-lined iron ladle with a modular precast refractory lined ladle …
Read More »KTI erects a jumbo ice plant at Harmony’s Phakisa mine in only ten days
KTI was selected by Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (Harmony) to supply and install an ice cooling system at Harmony’s Phakisa mine in South Africa. Harmony is one of the largest gold producers in the world, generating annual revenue of US$1.8billion. Underground mines with depths reaching more than 2400 meters …
Read More »Metso meets early Apron Feeder, delivery creates innovative thinking
Metso has delivered a second D9 Apron Feeder, similar to the original Metso machine to Kumba Iron Ore in record time. This particular D9 machine is 3.66m wide, (5.5m including Head shaft), over 12.0m in length and weighs 108 tonnes when fully assembled, greater than the capacity of the EOT …
Read More »Real time data with Booyco Electronics on-board monitoring system
Booyco Electronics’ state-of-the-art on-board monitoring device is fitted to underground mining equipment to measure a spectrum of parameters that affect both equipment and operator. These include detailed, accurate and real-time data indicating the operating, standing and idle hours of vehicles, the percussion running hours of drill rigs and roof bolter …
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