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Aldenhoven Wind Farm, Germany
Published: 31 May 24
RWE Renewables Europe & Australia plans to build a wind farm on recultivated areas of the Inden opencast mine in the Düren district.
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Single point-of-contact for efficient logistics
Published: 31 May 24
A streamlined freight logistics management process, offered by integrated freight logistics solutions company Manta Freight Logistics, is being positioned as a possible solution to combat ongoing port logistics issues in South Africa, as well as the rest of Africa. Through Manta Freight Logistics’ freight management processes, customers are assigned a single point-of-contact when dealing with freight consignments, thereby simplifying the management protocol, aiding in operational efficiency and contributing to fewer administrative duties needing to be performed by multiple, different people in different departments.
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Skilled engineers key to customer satisfaction
Published: 31 May 24
Industrial agitator and mixing specialist Mixtec’s dedicated field sales representatives, supported by consulting engineers specialising in mining applications, “resolutely” work to provide comprehensive support through the provision of detailed manuals and checklists, which the company says ensures that no detail is overlooked during installation and commissioning. These efforts are further bolstered by service engineers who provide prompt assistance for any inquiries, ensuring a seamless operational launch.
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Standardised conveyors improve productivity
Published: 31 May 24
In April, sustainable technologies solutions provider Metso launched a productised version of its FIT in-plant, and Foresight, overland conveyors for reliable material transportation in the mining industry. The high-capacity Metso Foresight overland conveyors are fixed or relocatable, connecting the primary crushing station with a coarse-ore stockpile; while the Metso FIT in-plant conveyors are compatible with Metso’s FIT crushing plants that are designed for the most demanding mining applications.
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Upliftment of engineers critical to industrial development
Published: 31 May 24
There is a critical need for broader educational reforms to encourage and increase the potential for take-up of engineering as a career among youth, including the country’s mining sector, which “remains the backbone of South Africa’s economy”, industry body Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) tells Mining Weekly. To address this issue, Cesa emphasises the importance of overhauling the educational system to make engineering more accessible and appealing to young people. This includes integrating more comprehensive science, technology, engineering and mathematics curricula at primary and secondary education levels; offering targeted scholarships and internships; and fostering partnerships between industry players and educational institutions.
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New LHD engineered for hard-rock mining
Published: 31 May 24
In an environment where cost control and remaining competitive and financially viable are constant challenges for operators of underground hard rock mines, mobile machinery manufacturer Komatsu reports that employing new technology is the logical starting point for making every aspect of a mine’s daily operations more efficient and cost effective. To support the local market with these challenges Komatsu recently launched its range of underground hard-rock equipment in Southern Africa.
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AI weighbridge solutions combat coal corruption
Published: 31 May 24
Weighbridge automation solutions provider JustWeighs recently developed and launched its new AI and surveillance equipment to combat coal transportation corruption and illicit trading. The company makes use of AI and data analytics to identify trucks with cloned numberplates or swapped trailers, with tonnages of the dispatched weight measured into the cloud system, alerting the supply chain to variances in tonnages being received.
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Unpacking the conditions for meeting burgeoning copper demand
Published: 31 May 24
With copper demand expected to increase from 28.3-million tonnes in 2020 to 41-million tonnes by 2040 at a compound yearly growth rate of 1.85%, and many regions gearing up supply chains for critical metals, JSE- and ASX-listed Orion Minerals CEO and MD Errol Smart says it will be the responsible mining companies that will rise to the demand challenge and be competitive in the market. Copper mining sites globally have “less than satisfactory” environmental and social management practices, but funders and offtakers are increasingly supporting mining companies with solid environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials, he tells Engineering News & Mining Weekly.
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Cape Town’s Copperheads recover 1.7 t of stolen metal
Published: 31 May 24
The City of Cape Town (CoCT) says it has recovered more than 1.7 t of stolen metal in the nine months between July last year and March this year. This effort was led by the city’s Metals Theft Unit, also known as the Copperheads, following a wave of cable theft, particularly linked to streetlights.
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HVACR firm acquired to bolster portfolio
Published: 31 May 24
As a way of meeting the growing need for energy efficient heating and cooling solutions, South African corporate and investment bank Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Corvest has partnered with UK investment firm Bay Tree Private Equity and alternative investment funds manager and adviser Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management to acquire component supplier Hawco. Hawco, based in the UK, supplies components for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) systems, as well as for vending machinery and industrial HVACR clients, and supplies commercial refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
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