Modern Mining Magazine

Gary Wentzel, Senior Technical Sales Representative for Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa says that rope manufacturers will specify the type of lubricant for different types of wire ropes, but that they generally fall into the two categories of greases and thin-film oils. https://lnkd.in/dmeaTqz4

Platinum producer, Anglo American Platinum Group Metal, in partnership with Metal Concentrators and Platinum Guild International (PGI) have announced the winners of the 2024 PlatAfrica Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Competition. The competition celebrates local jewellery manufacturing and design flair and aims to build a pipeline of talent into the South African platinum jewellery design and manufacturing industry by providing skills development, recognition, and commercial opportunities. https://lnkd.in/djg9wnkv

TSX-listed NextSource Materials Inc. has announced that Hanré Rossouw has officially begun his role as CEO. His tenure begins in Madagascar, where he will visit the Molo graphite mine operations as well as engage with the community and government as part of a structured leadership transition plan. https://lnkd.in/dw9BFCJ4

As South Africa’s energy grid evolves gradually towards using more privately generated power, there are growing opportunities for companies employing steam turbines to boost revenue through electricity sales. Staying ahead of the trend, WEG Africa provides a full service offering to support this move. #energyefficiency #steamturbines #rotors #sugar #paperandpulp #petrochemical https://lnkd.in/dKgMGTfQ

Gold miner, Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited was recently awarded gold in the Water Conservation Category at the Eco-Logic Awards on 30 October in Cape Town for refurbishing three municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs). https://lnkd.in/dftnC-73

The November edition has been released. Enjoy your reading! https://lnkd.in/dMXTA9KU

First prize in this year’s Maptek Geology Challenge has been awarded to Miguel Aliaga Oblitas, who showed how Maptek DomainMCF improved model consistency and reduced processing time in advanced multivariable geological modelling. https://lnkd.in/dF_R7Hpi

In a competitive contracting business landscape, for Danoher Group the extended lifespan of equipment is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. In line with its focus on equipment longevity, another one of its machines, a Metso LT300HP, has just amassed 30 000 hours, and counting. #crushingandscreening #comminution #mining #quarrying https://lnkd.in/dMaShWCZ

Reflecting its commitment to empowering South African businesses and contributing to the country’s fight against unemployment, ASTEC Industries has launched two significant Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) initiatives. https://lnkd.in/dHV6ZZeb

The structural reforms that have already been undertaken through Operation Vulindlela are starting to yield noteworthy and welcomed benefits on the economy. The focus of the second phase of the initiative on network industries is important. The deterioration of the quality of infrastructure across these industries has been the albatross on economic growth and on the metals and engineering sector. Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) has consistently highlighted that an aggressive industrialisation project can be driven through the repair and rebuild of existing infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/dt-5RM-5