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African mines drive pump sales

South Africa’s leading pump manufacturer and supplier, KSB Pumps and Valves (Pty) Ltd, is making significant inroads into African markets where exploding mining activities are feeding an ever-growing demand for fluid handling solutions. With new operations constantly being undertaken in remote locations, mining firms are seeking reliable equipment which is …

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Putzmeister offer MINELIFT 4: New scissor lift platform for mining

To continue optimizing logistics of underground mining operations, Putzmeister has developed the MINELIFT 4 scissor lift platform. With a lifting height of 4 meters and 4 ton capacity, the equipment provides a mobile and secure working platform for load- and personnel lifting in underground mining and can also be set …

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ZAMBIA HAS INADEQUATE SMELTING CAPACITY – FQM

FIRST Quantum Minerals (FQM) Limited has expressed that the inadequate smelting capacity within Zambia has led to a stockpile of 200, 00 metric tonnes of copper concentrate at its Kansanshi mine in Solwezi. FQM, estimates the stockpile to contain copper worth US$370 million at current market price. This was expressed to …

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Indian group takes over marble quarry in Mozambique

Indian group Sarla will re-launch quarrying of marble deposits in Montepuez in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, under the terms of an agreement signed last week with the government of Mozambique. Signed by the Minister of Mining Resources, Esperanca Bias, the agreement includes an initial investment of US$10 million and later …

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