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Mooi Plaats solar photovoltaic power plant project, South Africa

Published: 10 May 24

The Mooi Plaats project forms part of the Koruson 2 cluster of renewable-energy projects being undertaken by Envusa Energy.

Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production, UK – update

Published: 10 May 24

High-temperature superconducting tapes for use in the project will be tested in a Czech research reactor following the signing of an agreement between the UK Atomic Energy Authority and Research Centre Řež.

Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 6, South Africa – update

Published: 10 May 24

The first two projects have signed project agreements and reached commercial close.

AMSA renewable-energy project, South Africa – update

Published: 10 May 24

Construction is planned to start shortly.

Airlock gate at the Akkuyu NPPAkkuyu Nuclear

Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update

Published: 10 May 24

The first airlock gateway has been installed.

New dewatering pumps enhance mine water management

Published: 10 May 24

Although effective pump systems for water drainage are available on the market, the high sediment load of up to 5%, varying acidity value of mine water and the considerable energy consumption of dewatering pumps continue to pose a challenge to Australian plant manufacturer Murray Engineering. To address its heavy-duty requirements, the company has enlisted NEMO SY progressing cavity pumps, from German supplier NETZSCH Pumpen and Systeme, for their dewatering systems.

An image of World Wide Industrial and Systems Engineers MD Muhammad Ali

Virtual training key to cost-effective skills development

Published: 10 May 24

The mining industry is increasingly turning to virtual reality (VR) training to equip employees with essential skills in a simulated environment that mimics real-life conditions while reducing risks, reports consultancy firm World Wide Industrial and Systems Engineers MD Muhammad Ali. VR training simulates physical environments, such as underground or at height, providing a realistic experience that helps workers understand various safety hazards and operational tasks more effectively.

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Hosted learnerships allow for collaborative skills development

Published: 10 May 24

Hosted learnerships play a crucial role in addressing the skills gap in the mining sector, particularly in areas with high unemployment rates, by upskilling local talent, providing additional workforce and offering employment opportunities outside the sector, says training services provider Training Force MD Daniel Orelowitz. While skills development is essential in various industries, businesses may not have the capacity, availability or ability to take on learners to meet their obligations. Conversely, other businesses may have available roles, but not necessarily sufficient funding to take on learners, he adds.

Consultancy concludes water project

Published: 10 May 24

Multidisciplinary consulting firm SRK Consulting recently completed a project involving mine water, in West Africa, which started with characterising the key aquifers at the mine. Thereafter, SRK developed a dewatering system based on site testing and numerical modelling, followed by a water balance flowsheet for the client, says SRK principal hydrogeologist Ismail Mahomed.

An image of trainees at Menar's Gugulethu operation

Diversified miner focuses on community upskilling

Published: 10 May 24

Johannesburg-headquartered diversified resources investment company Menar’s subsidiaries are prioritising youth empowerment through providing skills training, learnerships, internships and bursaries aimed at communities located close to its various operations. “Education’s unmistakable power is showcased when real lives are transformed, leaving a long-lasting impact for host communities,” Menar says.