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Electra Mining Africa 2024: Calling all forklift drivers!

by marimac

Entries for the Lifting Africa and LEEASA’s Forklift Driver Competition, taking place at Electra Mining Africa 2024, from 2 – 6 September 2024, Nasrec, Johannesburg, are now open. The competition aims to promote safety and efficiency in forklift driving and recognise and reward highly skilled and safety conscious operators. Entry is free, and all participants must possess a valid forklift license. The winner will receive a trophy and a cash prize and be crowned the Forklift Driver Champion!

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Linatex red rubber is now branded to distinguish it from counterfeits.

New branding secures authenticity of Linatex Premium Rubber

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In the quest to distinguish its Linatex® premium rubber from substandard imitations in the market, Weir Minerals has implemented a significant branding enhancement which is set to provide customers with an explicit identifier of the original product.

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Sandvik Rock Processing is scaling up the local manufacturing capabilities of screening media in South Africa.

Sandvik builds local production of screening media

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With the aim of being the global leader in screening solutions, Sandvik Rock Processing is scaling up the local manufacturing capabilities of screening media in South Africa. Riaan Steinmann says this is a testament to the company’s belief in the capabilities of its local operations, and to bringing its solutions closer to customers.Read More »Sandvik builds local production of screening media

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In a first for South Africa, medium voltage softstarters are now being manufactured locally by WEG Africa.

WEG Africa pioneers local manufacture of MV softstarters in SA

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In a first for South Africa, medium voltage softstarters are now being manufactured locally by WEG Africa – reducing lead times and presenting a more cost-effective option for customers. Director of Digital & Systems Pervin Gurie says the company has already supplied 11 locally made units to a mining customer in Angola.

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The Mobi Light range offers an ideal solution for roadworks and construction sites, mining and quarrying applications and outdoor events.

New Tower Light range from Pilot Crushtec

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A branded range of mobile lighting towers is Pilot Crushtec’s latest offering to the market. The Mobi Light tower range helps to keep continuous crushing operations safe and efficient – by ensuring sites and machinery are always well lit.

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In South Africa, the adoption of Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) in quarries and surface mines marks a pivotal move towards heightened safety and adherence to regulatory mandates.

Booyco Electronics leads the charge in Quarrying & Surface Mining, elevating safety with PDS

by marimac

In South Africa, the adoption of Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) in quarries and surface mines marks a pivotal move towards heightened safety and adherence to regulatory mandates. With over eighteen years at the forefront of PDS innovation, Booyco Electronics champions the integration of these systems, emphasising the indispensable role of human engagement in realising their full potential for safeguarding workers.

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A Trio TC51 cone crusher with conveyer and cone surge hopper for processing material.

Weir Minerals Africa introduces Wheeled Plant Concept

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To meet the growing need for mobility and transportability of crushing and screening plants in both construction and mining, particularly in the contracting fraternity, Weir Minerals Africa is introducing its Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP) concept in Africa.

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Fibre-reinforced shotcrete gains traction in Mining

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The use of fibre-reinforced shotcrete for underground mining support is gaining traction in South Africa. This is according to CHRYSO Southern Africa’s Willie Nel, who reports a growing uptake for the CHRYSO® CSF 6000 high performance macro-synthetic fibres in this application. Read More »Fibre-reinforced shotcrete gains traction in Mining

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As one of the pioneers in Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) and Collision Prevention Systems (CPS) on mines, Booyco Electronics is rightly regarded as a technology company.

Human factor remains key to integrating collision prevention on mines

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With Zero Harm as an industry priority, it was no surprise that this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba session on Collision Prevention was full to overflowing. In a sector led globally by South Africa, local Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) technology leader Booyco Electronics reminded the audience at this session why the human factor remains central to achieving safe mining.

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B-Air: the world’s first battery-powered portable air compressor

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Atlas Copco built the first piston air compressors in 1904, and 25 years ago, the organisation was first to introduce the revolutionary Variable Speed Drive (VSD) compressor technology. Staying true to this pioneering spirit and forward-thinking philosophy, Atlas Copco now unveils the first battery-operated portable screw compressor that incorporates VSD and PACE (Pressure Adjusted through Cognitive Electronics) technology!

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