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South Africa’s proximity detection systems
FEATURED DEVELOPMENTS INNOVATION 07 Africa Infrastructure Board initiative launched at Mining Indaba 12 De Beers may look at mining in Zimbabwe and the DRC 14 Suricate Minerals seeks to unlock latent mineral wealth in Mauritania 15 Australian miner Tiger Resources to sell DRC assets for $260m Page04
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FROM THE EDITOR At this time of the year we love to speculate about the challenges we are likely to face, and the opportunities that may present themselves. Organising priorities in the mining industry can be a complex balancing act especially if you covering the whole spectrum from exploration to production. Safety is always number one, but then there are competing demands to replenish resources. maximise efficiency, manage your social and environmental issues. e past 30 years have seen great changes in the way miners tackle social and environment issues. Here are some of the features in this issue: e UK government and private sector presented the Africa infrastructure Board at a round table at this year Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town. e aim of the roundtable at Mining Indaba was to emphasise the unique proposition that UK companies and government could offer in providing a holistic approach to infrastructure development in Africa. Mines can be hazardous environments and the possibility of re, ood, explosion and collapse has the potential to simultaneously affect a large number of people. It is, thereby, crucial to be able to provide efficient and safe working conditions for miners and people in the local community. Master Drilling Group, a global provider of specialised drilling solutions, unveiled its new disruptive Mobile Tunnel Boring (MTB) solution at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa in February. e solution will be ready for commissioning in the September quarter of this year. Glencore and Randgold Resources have come together in a bid to stop sweeping legal reforms, claiming the existing industry body poorly served their interests. Welcome to our this edition of First Mining DRC-Zambia, which targets the mining and minerals' industry for mine managers, mining engineers, investors, geologists, exploration companies, metallurgists, investors, government departments and policy makers. We hope the information will enable readers to mine more efficiently by embracing technical innovations, trends, new prospects, opportunities and other developments in this dynamic industry.
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Zambia has a new mining minister Zambian president Edgar Lungu appointed new nance and mining ministers in a reshuffle that included changes in numerous other departments as well. In a press release by the government of Zambia Patriotic Front Parliamentary Chief Whip Richard Musukwa was named the new Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, taking over from Christoper Yaluma, who has been made the new Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry. Yaluma served as mining minister since 2013. Lungu also reshuffled the ministers in the departments of Commerce, Trade and Industry; Finance; Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection; General Education; Energy; Information and Broadcasting Services; Agriculture; and Fisheries and Livestock. e head of state has also swapped Copperbelt Province Minister Bowman Lusambo with his Lusaka Province counterpart Japhen Mwakalombe while the Western Province Minister swaps with the North-Western Minister.
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Mining NEWS
Africa Infrastructure Board initiative launched at Mining Indaba e UK government and private sector
the UK whether that is government through the
“ere will be 600MW of power attached to
presented the Africa infrastructure Board at a
Department for International Development
that,” he went on to add, “and 25 000 of
round table at this year Africa Mining Indaba in
(DFID), or UK Export Finance, one of our best
agriculture land provided grow biomass to help
Cape Town. e aim of the roundtable at
kept secrets, or the deep pockets of the
provide charcoal for the smelter.” Interestingly,
Mining Indaba was to emphasise the unique
Commonwealth Development Corporation
he said that the UK was looking at partnering
p r o p o s i t i o n t h at U K c o mp a n i e s a n d
(CDC), and private sector operators, all
with China on the Simandou mine in Guinea
government could offer in providing a holistic
operating in one single place to offer an end to
once they take over the mine to help them
approach to infrastructure development in
end solution.”
develop a holistic solution to develop the local
Africa. e Africa Infrastructure Board is an initiative
infrastructure and sharing with them the Oliver Andrews, chief investment officer at the
designs they have put together to ensure a
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) who was
sustainable project that bene ts the local
that brings together and puts the case forward
one of the panelists during the roundtable,
community as well as getting the high quality
for choosing the UK as an ideal partner not only
noted how DFID – the UK's government
iron ore to market.
to develop projects in the mining sector but to
development arm – was instrumental in
create a holistic solution that will bene t the
developing the model currently being used in
wider community by developing the associated
infrastructure project
nancing. He also
participants, “is to produce masterplans that
infrastructure around the project. e DIT
reiterated the importance of the City of
will bene t the communities not only for the
hosted a number of African delegations
London, especially as most contracts are
next four to ve years but the next 60, which is
“e approach we are taking,” Sillars told the
attending Mining Indaba to present the Africa
generally governed by UK law. e support
what we are doing in Angola, and that when the
Infrastructure Board.
network in structuring these deals, that is the
mining project is nished the infrastructure
e High Commissioner of UK to South Africa,
legal, capital raising and technical side in
will continue to bene t the whole region.”
Nigel Casey, mentioned that the UK would be
London plays a vital role.
Francis Gatare, CEO of the Rwanda Mining
Craig Sillars from the Department for
the Rwandan involvement with the UK had
increasing their efforts to work closer with African governments and private sector.
Petroleum and Gas Board, had said that most of
“Mining projects are much more than just
International Trade showcased a number of
been through government, but that private
mining,” he said, noting that they don't work
projects where opportunities in the mining
sector interest was growing.
without the associated infrastructure. Without
sector are being structured in a way that truly
naming names, he mentioned that the UK was
develops the infrastructure and act as a catalyst
It was agreed that London would continue to be
conscious that there is plenty of competition out
to develop other sectors. e UK DIT, for
an important hub for investors in mining and in
there when it comes to offering comprehensive
example, is working with a UK investor in
infrastructure, not only as a nancial centre, but
solutions to African partners.
Angola on resurrecting an iron ore mine. In
also for the legal and technical expertise it
addition to the mine they are developing a
offered, and that the resurging interest from the
“We felt the need to up our collective game,” he
smelter, which will ensure in-countr y
U K t o A f r i c a c an on ly b e a p o s it ive
said, “and create a new government industry
bene ciation of natural resources, and that will
development for both the UK and the African
partnership called the Africa Infrastructure
involve the extension of an existing railways,
continent.
Board, which brings together all the players in
and the expansion of a port.
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DRC revises mining code to capitalise on cobalt boom As demand for batteries drives a surge in the
to Minister of Mines Martin Kabwelulu, who
Economic patriotism
price of cobalt, the Democratic Republic of
has overseen the industry since February 2007.
e new code, passed by the National Assembly
From the Katanga provinces in the southeast to
"a broadening of the base and the raising of
North and South Kivu on the eastern border via
mining royalties", according to Muhiya.
Congo is gearing up to overhaul its mining regulations to harvest more pro t from the coveted metal.
and now in the hands of the Senate, provides for
the central Kasai region, the subsoil is rich in e global boom for smartphones and electric
gold, diamonds and coltan, another mineral
It sets out taxes of up to ve percent on "strategic
cars has pushed up the price of cobalt, a key
used for electronic products and oen cited as
metals" -- most likely including cobalt -- and six
ingredient in top-range batteries, to $75,000
an illegal source of nance for con ict.
percent on precious stones.
(more than R919,000) a ton -- an increase of 127
Aer many twists and turns, the government in
Kinshasa is introducing a form of economic
percent in one year.
December presented parliament with its
patriotism by raising the stake of the state in the
revised version of the 15-year-old mining code. e DRC is the world's leading producer of
capital of mining companies and outsourcing tasks related to the industry "only to rms in
cobalt, but authorities believe the existing
"e former code of 2002 was meant to be
which the majority of the capital is owned by
mining code favours foreign investors at the
attractive for investors because then we were in
Congolese nationals".
expense of the economy.
a state of war," Henri Muhiya of the in uential
e country is also the top African producer of
Roman Catholic episcopate told AFP, referring
DRC authorities also want to ensure the
copper, currently trading on the London Metal
to the Second Congo War of 1998-2003.
repatriation of at least 40 percent of the revenue
Exchange at more than $7,000 a tonne for the
"We've realised that the investors indeed came,
of minerals that are sold for export.
rst time in three and a half years.
but the pro ts weren't shared out in a fair way
Congo's production of copper has rocketed
between them and the country," added Muhiya,
Multinational rms have red back, charging
from 27,000 tons in 2002 to more than a million
the secretar y of the natural resources
that the new mining code would "signi cantly
tons today, according to the preamble to the
commission of the episcopal conference, which
weaken the con dence of investors", in a joint
new mining code.
has amended the text before parliament.
letter to the speakers of both houses of
"We're going to try to nd a balance," he said.
parliament.
e code should "make the mines a true motor of the development of the country", according
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Mining NEWS subsidiaries of giants in the sector, China Molybdenum, Rangold, the Swiss
in the mining industry are elusive in a country
company angrily rejects.
rm
where much economic activity is unregistered
Documents released in November in the
Glencore and MMG, an Australian-Chinese
and even the size of the population is unknown,
"Paradise Papers" leak said that Swiss
venture.
given the absence of a recent census.
Glencore acquired a Congolese mine for a
In July, the British NGO Global Witness
billionaire Dan Gertler.
"Our partners have for 15 years -- these words aren't too strong -- cheated and stolen from us.
pittance in 2007 through controversial Israeli
at has to stop," the chief executive officer of
described the mining sector as the regime's
the powerful Gecamines state mining
"cash machine" and its revenues were being
rm,
Albert Yuma, stormed in November.
rm
In 2013, the NGO Africa Progress Panel
wasted by a "toxic combination of corruption
analysed
and mismanagement".
companies linked to Gertler's rm. "Together the ve deals cost the DRC at least
ve mining sales to offshore
'Regime cash machine' e DRC should control its mineral resources
In November, US NGO the Carter Center
like "our Arab brothers have bene tted from the
estimated that $750-million generated by
$1.36-billion, an amount equal to almost twice
control of oil", said Yuma, leader of the national
mining production between 2011 and 2014
the DRC's combined annual budget for health
business community and close to President
could not be traced in any "reliable fashion" in
and education in 2012," it said.
Joseph Kabila.
Gecamines's accounts, an assertion that the
Kabila's second and last elected
ve-year
mandate ended on 20 December 2016, but has been extended in a church-brokered deal at the cost of severe repression. e vast money in mining has to be seen in the context of DRC's chronic reputation for corruption and the deep poverty that afflicts most of its 80 million citizens. Reliable gures for turnover and employment
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Glencore and Randgold challenges Congo law changes Glencore and Randgold Resources have come together in a bid to stop sweeping legal reforms, claiming the existing industry body poorly served their interests. In a letter sent to Congolese President Joseph Kabila on February 8 and seen by Bloomberg, investors requested a meeting “to once again put forward our positions” about changes to the mining code
Moly declined to comment. AngloGold and Zijin didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. Kabila's deputy chief of staff, Jean-Pierre Kambila, told Bloomberg to refer any questions to Mines Minister Martin Kabwelulu. “I am not aware of this letter addressed to the president,” Kabwelulu said by email February 15.
approved by lawmakers January 27.
e new code will overhaul Congo's most important economic sector if Kabila signs it, raising the cost of doing business for investors in Africa's biggest copper producer, while boosting the state's share of mining revenue.
Investors want the newly created body to replace the Chamber of Mines, which is part of Congo's main private sector lobby group, aer it “was unable to satisfactorily consolidate and communicate our wishes during the revisitation of the Mining Code,” according to the letter. China Molybdenum Co, Ivanhoe Mines, MMG, Zijin Mining Group Co and AngloGold
In December, companies including Glencore, Randgold and China Moly said they would defend their investments “by all domestic and international means at their disposal.” R andgold is considering launching international arbitration if Kabila gives his assent to the legislation.
“Watching people shoot themselves in the head, not even in the foot, is frustrating for me,” Randgold chief executive officer Mark Bristow said in an interview in Cape Town on February 5. “e mining environment in the DRC needs to be improved, but improved in consultation with the main investors, which are China Molybdenum, Glencore and ourselves,” he said.
Ashanti also signed the letter.
Glencore, Ivanhoe, MMG, Randgold and China
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DRC,” according to the letter. e existing Chamber of Mines is a sub-committee of the Federation des Entreprises, headed by Albert Yuma, who is also chairman of state-owned mining company Gecamines.
'Not represented' “We would like to place on record that the FEC did not represent the views or analysis presented by its own Chamber of Mines, nor did it consult with our companies and at no stage did it have the mandate to represent our positions,” the letter said. Yuma said he hasn't seen the letter. “ere are procedures to withdraw from FEC, so they must respect the procedures,” he said by phone from Congo's capital, Kinshasa. Consulted by a parliamentary commission as FEC president last month, Yuma said updating the mining code was “necessary,” while FEC members such as Randgold and Glencore have argued against many of the proposed changes. “It is a pity that these companies are making a move outside FEC's Chamber of Mines,” Kabwelulu said. “e body has participated in discussions with all stakeholders since 2012.”
Mining NEWS
Underground mining activities affects 2,000 houses in Sinazongwe Over 2,000 houses in Nkandabwe in Sinazongwe
And the affected families have appealed to
“is is a ticking time bomb requiring urgent
district have development huge crack and about to
government to immediately come to their aid.
attention,” Mr. Ng'andu said.
collapse due to the effects of underground mining
Catherine Siabweene, whose family is currently
Sinazongwe District Commissioner Protacial
activity at Column Coal mine in the area.
s l e e pi ng i n a te nt , n ar r ate d t h at t h e
Mulenga has since issued a 14-day ultimatum
Chief Sinazongwe of the Tonga people in the
underground mine tunnels le in the area are
for the mine to compensate the affected families
district explained that an agreement was signed in
forming cracks which are extending to the to
or risk being closed.
October, 2017 in which the mine was supposed to
surface, thereby affecting houses.
“We do not want anyone entrusted with such a
compensate the affected families to enable them
“My family had to move out of our house as we
responsibility to dent the image of government.
relocate but this has not been done up to date.
could hear the ground shake as the cracks grew
We want all investors to ensure that the
e chief was speaking when he and the local
bigger. e tent we are now sleeping in is
communities in the areas they operate are
leadership visited the affected area.
uncomfortable when it rains,” She lamented.
protected,” he stressed.
He expressed disappointment that despite various
Meanwhile, the local authority in the district
And Column Coal Mine Safety Manager, Elvis
s t a k e h o l d e r s h av i n g e n g a g e d t h e m i n e
has called on the mine to prioritise the safety of
Ng'andu was at pains to explain why the affected
management over the agreement, the pact has not
human lives.
families have not been compensated up to date.
been honoured.
Sinazongwe District Council Secretary Herbert
Mr. Ng'andu instead referred all queries to the
“When the agreement was made, people agreed to
Ng'andu urged management to emulate other
Column Coal Mine headquarters in Lusaka.
move if compensated. It has been four months
investors in the district such as Maamba
now and the mine has not followed the
Collieries regarding mine safety guidelines
agreement,” the traditional leader said.
compliance.
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New investor for De Beers may look at mining in Zimbabwe Kitumba copper project and the DRC Australian company Weatherly has entered into a binding agreement to
De Beers may follow its resumption of exploration for diamonds in the
purchase 100% of the Kitumba copper project.
Northern Cape by looking at opportunities in Zimbabwe and in the
e AU$ 4.75 million deal is subject to certain conditions precedent
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
including intrepid shareholder approval and any regulatory approvals
"I'm excited about what I'm seeing in Zimbabwe," said Phillip Barton,
required in Zambia and Australia.
CEO of the De Beers South African unit. "If we get licences, we would
Kitumba copper development project hosts a JORC-compliant measured
have a further look."
and indicated resource of 24.9Mt at a copper grade of 2.32% containing
e company is looking for deposits in SA aer getting 16 exploration
578,000 tonnes of copper.
licences in the Northern Cape, and Barton said it wants to extend searches
Included within this resource is a JORC-compliant reserve of 21.9Mt at a copper grade of 2.20%Cu containing 492,000 tonnes of copper. In addition, the Kitumba deposit is contained within a granted mining license valid until 2029, while the wider project area also includes four exploration licenses, with a combined current mining and exploration tenure area covering more than 900 square kilometres. To date an estimated US$30 million or more has been spent on exploration, drilling, metallurgical testwork and other studies for Kitumba, and the purchase includes a fully established exploration camp on site. e development of the Kitumba mine is also already environmentally permitted based on the development plan proposed by Intrepid. Weatherly says has solid capabilities built up while operating in adjacent Namibia for over ten years, adding that members of the board and senior management team have extensive experience working in the Zambian mining sector. “Weatherly is well placed to work constructively and transparently with the Zambian authorities to maximise the bene ts of the Kitumba deposit for all stakeholders,” said the company.
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to the Free State, the North West and Limpopo, where De Beers is working on the $2bn Venetia project. It's natural to look into nearby Zimbabwe, he said. “We have Venetia mine that's literally 20km from the Zimbabwe border," Barton said on the sidelines of the annual Mining Indaba in Cape Town. "Why would it be just on the one side?" In addition, De Beers is considering looking for exploration licences in the DRC if the legal situation improves, as well as adding another ship to its eet of ve looking for marine deposits off Namibia.
Company NEWS
New x-ray facilities for Konkola As part of an effort to speed up radiological
“My government appreciates the long standing
number one priority for management. “By
diagnostic services for the Konkola Copper
relationship with Konkola Copper Mines and it
rstly providing our employees with the best
Mines medical services, the company has
is our desire to sustain this mutual cooperation
possible health care and ensuring that everyone
commissioned new x-ray medical facilities at it
aimed at improving the quality of life of the
is healthy and well, only then can we can focus
Nchanga South Hospital.
Zambian people,” she said.
on growing production and taking Konkola
Valued at US$135 000, the facilities will serve a
Enock Mponda acting Konkola Copper Mines
said.
Copper Mines to even greater heights,” Mponda catchment population of over 63 000 in four
Chief Executive Office said the company is
towns - Chililabombwe, Chingola, Kitwe and
committed to the health and safety of its
Edward Chilekwa, Konkola Copper Mines
Nampundwe.
employees. He said the company would
Manager for Medical Services said the x-ray
continue to ensure that the health and safety of
machine is something the company has been
Commissioning the facilities, Mary Chibesa
its workforce remained paramount, as it
looking forward to. “I am positive that this
Chingola District Commissioner said the
embarks on its rigorous growth plan.
facilities would not only bene t mine employees.
upgrade will enable our staff to serve patients in much more efficient manner,” said Dr.
“e health and safety of our people is the
Chilekwa.
Company NEWS
Suricate Minerals seeks to unlock latent mineral wealth in Mauritania Suricate Executive Director Ahmed Hertani,
ese deposits also have considerable
who has extensive business experience in
pegmatite reserves, which contain ultra-high
Europe and Africa, and whose quali cations
purity quartz and rare earth minerals.
include an MBA, says that while the company is
Pegmatite is also the primary source of lithium,
still in the early stages of developing its
either as spodumene, lithiophilite or lepidolite.
pro s p e c t s , it h a s a l re a dy u n d e r t a ke n
Suricate is optimistic about the prospects for
considerable geophysical and geochemistry
the lithium sector, as plug-in hybrid electric
testing at its various sites, with positive results
vehicles and all-electric vehicles currently use
veri ed by German materials testing and
lithium-ion batteries. is is bolstered further
analysis company Dorfner Anzaplan.
by technology giants Tesla's $5 billion
Suricate plans to start mining at its high-purity
Gigafactory in Nevada in the US, which aims to
quartz deposits in Tasiast, in north-west
meet the needs of lithium-ion battery packs for
Mauritania, about 130 km from the Port of
emerging energy-storage technology trends.
Nouadhibou, containing around 99% silicon,
Hertani adds that the company has another
before the end of 2018. e company envisages
permit in north-west Mauritania containing an
that the project will produce both quartz lumps
alkaline intrusion with large ma c and
and sands.
ultrama c rocks, which are indicators of metals
the Chinese market,” Hertani comments. Furthermore, the project contains a large hydrothermal deposit of pure barite. is is signi cant, as the resources of the largest producers of barite worldwide, namely China and India, are being depleted rapidly. e analysis of rock collected on surface indicates a barium sulphate content of 78.9%. is surface barite is enriched with silica, comparable in quality to the Bou Ouzzal deposit in neighbouring Morocco, which is the third-largest exporter of barite in the world, producing around a million tons a year. Moreover, Hertani highlights that the company is also continuing exploration on another deposit in the north of the country that contains a felsic-alkaline intrusion. Geochemistry work
“is high-purity quartz is well-suited to the
including copper, wolframite, molybdenum,
production of photovoltaic- and electronic-
tin and gold.
grade silica, as well as for quartz engineering
“We are very excited about this discovery, as the
slabs and silicone metals, and many others
exploration for a high-grade gold deposit that,
medium-to-long term forecast for these
according to our initial studies, could be fairly large,” he notes.
industrial applications, all of which are vitally
diversi ed metals remains strong. As the
important elements for environment-friendly
project has substantial potential to be a low-cost
renewable energy technologies, Hertani
producer, this ideally places the project to take
explains.
advantage of rising demand, particularly from
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on the deposit has uncovered a large gold anomaly. “It is certainly a good target for
“We want to capitalise fully on our in-depth knowledge and experience of the geology where our permits are located. With the technical and
Company NEWS nancial support of partners, we are con dent of developing projects that will enhance the stature of Mauritania's mining industry, and provide high-value return-on-investment for investors,” Hertani concludes. Suricate Minerals has already signed an agreement with a public company, and is also in advanced discussion with several others. Straddling the Arab Maghreb and Western Sub-Saharan Africa, Mauritania's massive mineral resource wealth makes it an attractive prospect for resource investors. According to geological survey organisation USGS, Mauritania is an established producer of crude oil, copper, gold, and iron ore. As recently as 2013, Mauritania was reportedly the second-largest exporter and producer of iron ore in Africa aer South Africa. e International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a country report for Mauritania in October 2017, outlining the challenges the country faced, such as low and volatile metals prices. Nonetheless, the IMF also noted that growth prospects had improved along with planned public investment and structural reforms and some, albeit short-lived, recovery in metals prices. International mining and oil and gas companies have established operations in the country, including the likes of BP, Total, First
Australian miner Tiger Resources to sell DRC assets for $260m Australia-based copper miner Tiger Resources has entered a share purchase agreement (SPA) and royalty deed with Sinomine Fuhai (Hong Kong) Overseas Resource Investment to sell its assets in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for $260m.
Quantum Minerals, Kinross Gold Corp and Algold Resources, among
e deal will see the sale of Kipoi Project, Lupoto Project and La Patience
others.
permit in DRC.
About Suricate Minerals Suricate Minerals is a Mauritanian-owned group, specialising in natural resources exploration and development. e group's tenements cover a
Under the agreement, the total consideration of $260m will include cash payments of $250m and the assumption of liabilities by Sinomine HK amounting to $10m.
broad range of strategic mineral commodities including Gold, Iron-Ore,
Since February last year, Tiger Resources is under voluntary suspension
Barite, Lithium, Copper and High Purity Quartz.
of work due to nancial difficulties.
Suricate Minerals was established with a strategy to explore, for critical
Tiger Resources intends to use the initial cash instalment of $230m to
minerals in some of the most under-explored regions of Mauritania. e
repay its outstanding banking liabilities.
group's directors have been involved in the consolidation and exploration
e second instalment of $20m will be paid three months aer the initial
of key projects for a number of years, which provides them with an
payment, subject to working capital adjustments.
important understanding of the potential of these mineral endowed tenements and the requirements for future exploration.
e deal also entitles Tiger to receive royalty payments generated from the sale of copper and cobalt by Sinomine HK up to an aggregate amount of $20m.
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Opinion
Copper projects have become attractive investments for private capital Private capital is opting to invest in copper over gold for the rst time, in the mining sector as optimism about electric vehicle demand steer funds into battery metals.
Finding the base line During the course of 2017, business con dence in the base metals and fabricated metals sectors has been at very low levels, amid concerns that the base metals sector could be adversely affected by protectionist policies in the United States. is has raised the spectre of Chinese manufacturers of fabricated metal products seeking alternative markets, resulting in dumping practices, both in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa. In fact, these concerns have been such that government took the decision earlier this year to put emergency safeguard tariffs on at hot-rolled steel product imports, in an attempt to ease some of the pressure under which the local industry has been operating. On a more positive note for base metals, the continuing focus on electric vehicles in many areas of the developed world has led to a requirement for more cobalt, lithium, copper, aluminum and nickel. e outlook for greener transportation received an additional boost this year as the UK joined France and Norway in saying it would ban fossil-fuel car sales in coming decades. Also on the positive side of the scale, zinc has experienced a dramatic surge in recent months, achieving its highest price in 10 years, rising to well over $3 000 per metric ton. is is good news for SA as a whole, and Vedanta in particular. e Indian-based company is on track to begin production at its new Gamsberg Vedanta mine in South Africa in the rst half of 2018. Aer a six- to nine-month ramp-up, the operation will produce about 250 000 tonnes of metal in concentrate, helping to ease the global shortage. Moreover, in a period of widespread disaffection for South Africa's mining sector, and where regulatory uncertainty and political inscrutability dominate, this new development is a rare show of con dence. Anil Agarwal, founder and chairman of Vedanta Resources, remains sanguine in his view of South Africa's progress as an investment destination. “Culturally, there is a good t between India and Africa. I fully agree that foreign investment is not coming at the moment, due to fears around stability, but I am con dent things will improve,” he says.
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Private-equity deals in the mining industry bounced back in 2017 according to a new report by UK law rm Berwin Leighton Paisner with investment in the sector jumping by more than 30% to $2.3 billion. 43% of fund managers believe it has become easier to nd attractive investment opportunities in the metal and mining space Copper overtook gold as the most attractive commodity in 2017, with $1.6 billion in deals representing just shy of 70% of all money owing into the sector. Battery metals such as lithium, cobalt (which is mined as a byproduct of copper and nickel), vanadium and graphite attracted $175 million from private equity investors according to the report quoted by Bloomberg: “With the continued recovery in the sector, 2018 is expected to see an ongoing deployment of capital by the mining private equity funds,” Alexander Keepin wrote in the report. “Battery metals, copper and gold are expected to continue to be the most popular commodities.” Despite the carnage on broader nancial markets, the copper price surged this month more than 2% to a high of $3.2575 per pound ($7,182 a tonne) in New York. Copper is up 68% in value over the past two years. Gold was also in positive territory with the metal attracting safe haven buying at $1,344 per ounce. e amount was still below a peak of $3.2 billion in 2015, when many of the largest mining companies including Freeport McMoran, Barrick Gold and Anglo American were forced to sell off assets to tackle debt piles accumulated during the boom years. A new survey by private capital tracker Preqin found that 43% of fund managers in the metal and mining space believe it has become easier to nd attractive investment opportunities compared to a year ago. A third of the fund managers also say that competition for the best deals in the eld has become more competitive. As of June 2017, the latest data available, mining and metals fund managers hold $6 billion in so-called dry powder (funds ready to be invested) according to Preqin's 2018 Global Natural Resources report. Diversi ed natural resource funds have another $26 billion in dry powder, but the bulk of investment by these unlisted funds are destined for oil and gas. Unlisted mining assets under management total $15 billion according to the London-based research and Preqin identi es 16 funds which are currently raising money for mining investment with a target of $7.9 billion in new money.
Opinion Newtrax believes the future of mining is underground, not only because metals and minerals close to the surface are increasingly rare, but because underground mines have a signi cantly lower environmental footprint. Newtrax believes the future of mining is underground, not only because metals and minerals close to the surface are increasingly rare, but because underground mines have a signi cantly lower environmental footprint. With that in mind, Newtrax focuses on eliminating the current digital divide between surface mines and underground mines. How? By making underground hard-rock mining safer and more productive through the implementation of the latest Internet-of-ings (IoT) and analytics technologies to monitor and provide insights on underground operations.
e future of mining is underground
“Newtrax focuses on eliminating the current
machines are being used, how well each
utilises sub-GHz RF technology to create a
digital divide between surface mines and
individual machine is functioning, and can
peer-to-peer network of vehicles and miners.
underground mines”
offer predictive suggestions to increase both
Not only does it give out proximity warnings,
productivity and pro t.
the system can also be used to alert scoop
e Future of Mining Operations
Mobile Equipment Telemetry (MET) can be
operators that a truck is on its way even before it
Management is Real-Time
used to provide front line supervisors and mine
appears in its line of sight, enabling operators to
Newtrax develops wireless devices for people,
management with dashboards and reports such
prepare for the truck and improve mine
machines and sensors that can to connect to any
as:
production. It can also alert light vehicles to get
network available in the mine including leaky
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
out of the way of loaded trucks going up the
feeder, Wi and LTE. To ll any gaps in network
Overall Face Utilization & Efficiency
ramp, for improved haulage efficiency. e end
connectivity, Newtrax also offers unique
Tons Extracted and Produced
result is more tons hauled to surface, every shi.
Safety As e First Step in the Digitization
e Future Mine Managers will be
purpose-built networking solutions: MineHop: A battery-powered wireless
Journey
empowered with Arti cial Intelligence
network which is the only technology simple
Newtrax productivity solutions provide a quick
With years of information gathered using our
enough for timely deployment by any worker
ROI. However, safety is our core value at
MET technologies, Newtrax has become a
underground. MineProx: A network optimized for lowlatency ad-hoc peer-to-peer communications and ranging between vehicles, pedestrians and xed hazards.
Ne w t r a x and many of ou r c ustome rs
world leader in big data collection in
implement Safety Systems rst, as a platform to
underground hard rock mines. Having access to
enhance Productivity in a second phase.
this amount of data has enabled us to position
Newtrax Personal Safety Devices are the
ourselves for success in the development of
cornerstones of our safety systems. Since the
Arti cial Intelligence (AI) and Machine
cap lamp is an essential tool that miners simply
Learning within the industry.
is ensures that data can be transmitted in
cannot leave behind, it is the preferred
is AI revolution will help Newtrax customers
real-time from underground to the surface
integrated hardware platform for most
in the mining industry in a similar manner as it
anytime anywhere.
customers.ese Newtrax-enabled integrated
does for other industries: today AI can
safety devices provide three key safety features
recognize cancer tissue faster than experts, it
to miners' underground personnel at all times:
can translate video and audio streams into
e Future of Mining Operations Management relies on access to Machine Data
Proximity Warning & Collision Avoidance
simple explanations, it can use drones for
Newtrax Mobile Equipment Telemetry (MET)
Evacuation Noti cation & Tracking
autonomous hazardous activities, and much
solutions provide mine operators with essential information and indisputable data that is pulled
Lone Worker Check-In & Man Down
more.
Noti cation
Newtrax enthusiastically but diligently
on mining equipment. e ability to access this
Proximity Warning Bene ts for Traffic
customers towards success in harnessing the
d at a e mp owe rs m i n i ng c omp an i e s to
Management
intelligence from new techniques and
understand the precise manner in which their
e Newtrax Proximity Warning System
technologies.
directly from OEM or Newtrax add-on sensors
embraces this potential and accompanies its
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New Mobile Tunnel Boring solution from Master Drilling Master Drilling Group, a global provider of
opening up blocks of ground or increasing a
specialised drilling solutions, plans to unveil its
mine's footprint.”
new disruptive Mobile Tunnel Boring (MTB) solution at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa in February.
operation of our rst MTB.” e continuous process involves excavation,
Master Drilling's MTB solution can bore out an
support and waste removal that creates a
excavation of 4.5m and/or 5.5m in diameter at a
smooth circular excavation that does not
rate that far exceeds conventional tunnel
disturb the side walls of the tunnel. In addition,
e solution will be ready for commissioning in
construction methods. e MTB can deliver
the geometry makes for a stable and strong
the September quarter of this year. Master
various infrastructure solutions such as for
tunnel and, because it is a non-explosive
Drilling's internally conceptualised design and
declines, ramps, haulages and contact tunnels
process, it increases the on-face time and
internationally patented MTB technology was
in hard rock with compressive strengths in
delivers higher production advances on a cost-
developed in response to the growing demand
excess of 300MPa.
efficient basis.
from clients, and the mining industry at large, for a cost effective mechanised tunnelling contract service offering that addresses safety and efficiency challenges on new and existing operations. e new solution may also make it possible for marginal projects to pass feasibility hurdles due to cost and time savings. Danie Pretorius, CEO of Master Drilling, said: “is disruptive technology allows continuous mining and requires no blasting, thereby signi cantly enhancing mining efficiencies. It is as advantageous at the capital stage of mining projects, with quicker deployment and access to the orebody, as it is at the production stage through substantial productivity increase when
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Its modular construction makes it also possible
Pretorius concluded: “As a solution driven
to retro t to existing operations and major
company delivering a fully mechanised range of
mining companies have expressed interest in
services to clients, we will continue to invest in
deploying Master Drilling's
rst MTB once
commissioned in the third quarter of 2018. Koos Jordaan, executive director of Master Drilling, commented: “e concept phase of our MTB started in April 2017 and aer consideration of various alternatives, we made
R&D as this new service is adopted and matures. We believe this solution presents substantial future growth opportunities for Master Drilling and we plan to order new MTBs on a continuous basis with the second machine planned for early 2019.”
the decision to pursue a collaborative option in
Master Drilling's MTB solution will be
the market to realise the concept. We are
deployed through a newly established and
pleased to have partnered with Italy's Seli
dedicated division, Master Tunnelling. Master
Technologies, a company with half a century's
Drilling is also exploring other opportunities in
experience principally in civil mechanised
the civil tunnelling industry.
tunnelling, to manufacture and assist us during
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Health & SAFETY
Health and Safety in the Mining industry Mines can be hazardous environments and the
erosion, loss of biodiversity, imbalanced
possibility of re, ood, explosion and collapse
ecosystem, formation of sinkholes, and coal
has the potential to simultaneously affect a large
res, which all contribute to environmental
number of people.
degradation. Even some mining companies
ere are several possible causes of fatalities and
chopped down surrounding trees legislation
accidents in mining sites, not only limited to
and regulation to require mining companies to
res and explosions. Poor ventilation is one of
do proper environmental impact assessment
the main concerns. In this line of work, miners
and management. is will reduce damage and
are exposed to various gases, substances, and
enforce environmental and social
chemicals that may be harmful to them.
responsibility.
It is, thereby, crucial to be able to provide
Mining companies and their workers, whether
efficient and safe working conditions for miners
big or small, must be equipped, knowledgeable,
and people in the local community. Legislation
and skilled enough to practice proper safety
is also in place to improve mining sites and safe
precautions with minimal environmental
to make way for a proper mining site. Any
impact as possible.
Even though measures to prevent black lung have been legally enforced for many years now, new cases still occur among coal miners. Mining companies need to develop a dust control plan, and supervisors should ensure that dust control systems are working properly for every production shi. Mine workers should be trained on the hazards of overexposure to coal mine dust. Respiratory protection should be used when dust control protection is being installed, maintained or repaired. Medical screening and surveillance is also essential. 2. Noise
chemical leakage and improper waste management can cause harm to surrounding
7 common health risks to watch out for in the
areas and local communities. To answer such an
mining industry.
alarming issue, government has put in plenty of
cause ongoing respiratory issues,” says Clark.
Mines are noisy places, with the constant of drilling and heavy machinery, and the potential
1. Coal dust
for hearing damage is quite serious. “It can be
precautions. ere has also been great concern regarding the
Dust inhalation or coal dust is one of the most
environmental impact of mining, not just
common concerns for miners. “e ongoing
but that doesn't mean that damage isn't still
during the mining itself but its long-term
inhalation of coal dust can cause what is
being done. Many people don't notice the
impact on the environment even aer mining
colloquially known as 'miner's lung' or 'black
damage to their hearing until long aer they
easy for you to mentally get used to loud noises,
has been completed and the site has been closed.
lung'. Miner's lung is a form of the occupational
were rst exposed to the noisy environment, as
Mining pro cesses and chemicals can
lung disease group pneumoconiosis. It varies
most damage occurs very slowly. Over-
contaminate groundwater, surface water, and
in severity, but symptoms include shortness of
exposure to excessive noise can result in
soil. Other environmental issues include
breath and scarring of lung tissue, which can
tinnitus (ringing in the ears), sleep
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Health & SAFETY
disturbances, concentration problems and even
Symptoms of WBV include musculoskeletal
are naturally at a very high risk of developing
permanent hearing loss,” Clark explains.
disorders, reproductive damage in females,
cancer and eye problems if they are not
vision impairment, digestive problems and
adequately protected,” Clark explains.
To protect workers against noise, mining
cardiovascular changes,” Clark outlines.
companies should evaluate working conditions
Employers should conduct a risk assessment on
and noise exposure through risk assessments.
Again, reducing exposure also reduces the
outdoor work scheduled to assist in developing
Avoiding and reducing exposure can be
health risks and should be the rst step that
appropriate sun protection measures. e most
achieved by appling engineering controls at the
mining companies take. is might include
effective way of reducing UV exposure is to use
noise source or along the noise path to reduce
l ling in p ot holes on unmade ro ads,
a combination of protection methods,
exposures, such as vibration dampeners or
minimising the transport of goods or materials,
including re-organising work to avoid the UV
absorptive panels. Regular maintenance of
or replacing manned with unmanned machines
peak of the day, providing natural or arti cial
machines is also essential to reducing noise.
such as remotely controlled conveyors. Where
shade, providing appropriate protective
Employer must ensure proper use of personal
risks cannot be avoided, supervisors should
clothing, and applying sunscreen. It is also
hearing protection amongst noise-exposed
reduce the time for which the employee uses the
important that employers train employees to
employees, while providing necessary health
machine each day. Instruction and training are
raise awareness of the risks associated with
and safety training and maintaining up-to-date
critical, and symptoms of back pain in
exposure to UV and the sun protection
health surveillance records.
employees should be closely monitored.
measures required. Employers can provide skin
4. UV Exposure
cancer checks as part of regular workplace
3. Whole body vibration
medical examinations and in pre-employment Whole body vibration (WBV) is a slow forming
For open-pit miners, understanding the risk of
medical checks.
physical hazard that occurs in mining workers
over-exposure to UV (ultraviolet) radiation in
5. Musculoskeletal disorders
and other occupations that work with heavy
sunlight is essential. “Over exposure of
machinery. “In the mining environment, WBV
ultraviolet rays can put you at risk of skin
can be caused either by spending a lot of time
cancer, of which Australia has the highest rate
problems affecting your bones, muscles, blood
sitting on machinery, which is most of the time
in the world. Not only can UV rays cause
vessels and nerves. “Mine workers are exposed
in mining extraction, or by standing, such as
melanomas to form, but they can cause serious
to a variety of potential health risks that fall
working on jumbo operators. Some forms of
damage to your eyes if you are not wearing
u n d e r t h i s b r o a d c a t e g o r y. W h i l e
vibration are ok, but they become dangerous
protective eye wear. In the short-term,
musculoskeletal damage can occur due to a trip,
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) refer to any
when they involve uneven surfaces, vehicle
overexposure to the sun can cause dehydration,
fall or heavy li, the more serious ones occur
activity such as ripping versus pushing material
headaches and nausea. Mine workers oen
slowly over time. is could be due to ongoing
in a bulldozer, and engine vibrations.
spend whole days out in the baking hot sun, so
heavy liing or repetitive strains,” says Clark.
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Preventing MSDs needs to be a key part of every workplace health and safety program. In safe and healthy workplaces, employers should identify and assess job-related MSD hazards and put in place controls to reduce workers' exposure to MSD hazards. Furthermore, workers should be advised and trained about MSD hazards in their job and workplace and should be encouraged to participate in health and safety programs through early reporting of M SD s y mpt oms or c on c e r ns t o t h e i r supervisors. Employers should follow up to ensure preventative measures are working. 6. ermal stress A common health risk that miners face is t h e r m a l – o r h e at – s t r e s s . “M i n i n g environments are oen very hot and humid, particularly those in outback Australia, which over time can cause thermal stress in workers. Overexposure to heat and humidity can cause the body to become fatigued and distressed. is can result in heat stroke or more serious ongoing health problems,” Clark reveals. Where there is a possibility of heat stress
protective equipment should be provided, such
chemical burns, respiratory problems and
as specialised protective clothing that
poisoning,” Clark outlines.
incorporates personal cooling systems or breathable fabrics. Furthermore, companies
Each chemical has a unique set of hazards and
should provide training for workers, especially
needs to be handled properly to ensure worker
new and young employees, and monitor the
safety, so employers need to conduct risk
health of workers at risk.
assessments to establish best practices. A standard operating procedure (SOP) that
7. Chemical hazards
addresses the use of correct personal protective
occurring, companies need to carry out a risk assessment that considers the work rate,
Mine workers are oen exposed to harmful
equipment, safe handling, safe use, and proper
working climate and worker clothing and
chemicals. “As an example, the most common
disposal should be established. Ventilation is
respiratory protective equipment. Where
group of chemicals that cause concern in a coal
also an important factor in minimizing
possible, control the temperature using
mining environment are polymeric chemicals.
exposure, as well as general housekeeping and
engineering solutions, provide mechanical aids
Regardless of the chemicals you work in close
cleanliness. orough training and drills
where possible to reduce the work rate, and
proximity to, appropriate safety wear and
should be conducted regarding the company's
regulate the length of exposure to hot
precautions need to be taken to minimise your
spill response plans and chemical hygiene
env ironments. Fur t her more, p ers ona l
body's exposure to them. Risks include
plans.
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Channel power monitor launched in Africa International manufacturer Bird Technologies
to central monitoring site and incorporated
allows for identi cation and action-taking.”
has launched the new Channel Power Monitor
into whatever network management system the
Commenting on the new tool Gary Casper,
in Africa.
end user is using, and it is also compatible with
Comtest product manager said his team has an
e tool designed for monitoring the individual
SNMP.
in-depth understanding of the Bird product
transmission sites and antennas of critical
e goal is to proactively look aer the remote
range, and especially the new Channel Power
communications systems, such as the TETRA
sites, so rather than users calling in faults (“My
Monitor, enabling them to recommend the
Systems is used by the various emergency
radio doesn't work!”) while responding to an
right product to customers.
services.
emergency call, or trying to land an aircra!
Bird Technologies is an industry leading
“e system can also be used to monitor the
“ ere is now an awareness of the
provider of RF communications products,
mission-critical radio systems of Airports, Sea
situation/fault before the user becomes aware of
services, calibration, and training to the public
Ports, Coastguards and Private Security
it, and maintenance can be planned ahead. Very
safety, cellular communications, distributed
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ante n n a s y ste ms ( DA S ) , bro a d c a st ,
Technologies' Sales Manager for Europe,
and spiral downward over a period of time
semiconductor, military, government and
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before actually causing a failure, and this system
medical markets.
Africa (EMEA). Channel Power Monitor keeps an eye on critical communication transmissions and alerting operators to a fault, for example, if the transmitters power output has been reduced, or if there is a fault on the antenna or cable. Corrective action can be taken before the end user is even aware there is a problem, with the optimum being a “no-outage” result. e device is connected via an IP network back
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Becker Mining South Africa's proximity detection systems for enhanced safety on the mines Becker Mining South Africa – a key supplier of
proximity, enhancing safety in arduous
off or the battery has been isolated. Control tags
safety and communications technologies to the
conditions.
transmit speci c commands to PDS controllers
mining sector – provides turnkey proximity
Becker's latest PDS controller, which is the
and miner tags, also providing alerts when
interface between the vehicle operator and
entering a restricted or hazardous area.
detection systems (PDS), tagging and tracking and related communication systems, which
multiple detection sensors mounted around the
Advanced self-diagnostic functionality
comply with stringent mining health and safety
vehicle, provides various alert mechanisms for
provides continuous monitoring of all
regulations.
operators. ese include cabin lighting and
peripherals connected to the system, to ensure
e company has developed advanced
alert tones which are selected to suit exact
equipment is functioning correctly. e
proximity detection systems for nearly 20 years,
requirements.
operator is immediately warned if a device stops
is system consists of a customisable caution
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which have signi cantly improved safety on the mines. Becker's modular PDS solutions are
zone, warning zone and critical zone. Detection
Becker Mining's high performance,
designed to prevent potential collisions during
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the operation of vehicles in the proximity of
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vehicles.
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B e c k e r ' s a d v a n c e d s o lut i on s pre v e nt
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t for
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cause unnecessary warnings.
attachment systems. An important feature of
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messaging alerts vehicle operators and personnel to the presence of each other and to stationar y or moving vehicles in close
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uid transfer, rigging and rope
e tri-technology tag, which supports
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operation, is compatible with Becker's tagging systems and communications networks. is tri-axis electromagnetic receiver ensures reliable detection by the system, regardless of the tag or miners' position.
Bi-directional noti cation and early warning
am e pro of
Vehicle tags are self-powered RF devices that
Further information Andrew Trentelman, Senior General Manager:Electronics, Becker Mining South Africa Telephone: (011) 617 6300
ensure the presence of a vehicle continues to be
Email: info@za.becker-mining.com
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New Continental radial tyres Te c h n o l o g y c o m p a ny C o n t i n e n t a l i s
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the E3/L3, the EM-Master E4/L4 is ideally
radial tyre sizes to the market
suited for hard and stony ground thanks to a
“is for now completes our range of radial
greater block size with less spacing between the
tyres for use on wheel loaders and dump trucks,
blocks and a deeper tread depth.
in particular for construction work and
e RDT-Master is also part of the ContiEarth
mining,” says Christian Luther, product line
series and was developed for rigid dump trucks
manager, ear thmoving at C ontinental
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Commercial Specialty Tires (CST). “We are also
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e DumperMaster rounds out the radial tyre product range. e tyre has an all-steel radial carcass which ensures high load capacity with
portfolio, which was developed speci cally for
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for articulated dump trucks (ADT), loaders and
directly from mines to the surface on dump
dozers and is available in two versions. e EM-
trucks. In addition, the tyre is well-suited for
Master E3/L3 has a normal tread depth and
tunnel construction.
wide spacing between the blocks. is makes it
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Fuchs Lubricants To Showcase At Bauma FUCHS lubricants will be joining African and
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at the country's largest steel producer and coal
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internationally manufactured oils and greases
“FUCHS is a major supplier of private label
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the quality and reliability of our products in all
automotive and heav y-duty industrial
applications, under the most strenuous
manufacturing and engineering.
operating conditions. Whether it be pressings
“FUCHS manufactures about 90% of their products locally and relies on the FUCHS global purchasing division based in Germany to source the highest-quality mineral, semisynthetic and full synthetic base oils,” says Mitch Launspach, national sales manager – Commercial, FUCHS Lubricants South Africa. “Our strength is more than just the breadth of our product range, but also the fact that most of our products carry OEM approvals. As equipment becomes more technologically
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e event is expected to attract more than 600 exhibitors. FUCHS Lubricants will display at stand T1.430 in the outdoor area Terrace 1.
Products & SERVICES
Energy Saving Solutions in the Mining industry Cost-effective and reliable energy sources are
greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel use.
essential to discover, extract, process and
Within the mining industry the gold mining
A number of different factors in uence energy
transport mineral resources from mine site to
sector is the largest user, consuming 47% of the
prices. Energy efficiency reduces energy costs
customer.
industry's electricity, platinum mining is
by achieving more production output with a lower energy input.
Reducing energy costs
However, despite the fundamental importance
second, taking 33% and all other mines
of energy, the day-to-day focus on meeting
consume the remaining 20%.
operational targets at a mine oen means that
In mining, energy can be saved by applying
Improving productivity
energy is not used efficiently. is creates a
efficiency solutions in the following areas:
Oen, energy waste is a sign of other problems,
number of signi cant costs. Most obvious is the
materials handling, processing, compressed air,
so energy-efficiency improvements can reduce
cost of the wasted energy.
pumping fans, industrial cooling and lighting.
maintenance costs, increase plant output,
But inefficient energy use can also be a symptom
For instance, electric motors are the heart of the
improve product quality, or any combination of
of ineffective operational practices that, in turn,
most mining and industrial process plants,
such bene ts.
affect productivity, maintenance, safety and
converting electrical to mechanical power.
It can also improve working conditions for staff,
environmental performance. Inefficiencies may
Mines are increasingly focusing ways to
for example by reducing heat from processes or
also be locked in through mine planning and
minimise their energy usage. One way in which
reducing noise.
design.
they can achieve signi cant energy savings is by
To maximise energy performance—that is, to
using high efficiency motors.
Avoiding or deferring capital investment
to meet business objectives—a structured
Operational bene ts
expenditure on plant by improving the
approach to energy management is essential.
e most obvious operational bene t from
efficiency of existing equipment or by reducing
Over the past decade, there has been a growing
improved energy management is a reduction in
capacity requirements.
focus on energy management in the mining
energy costs. However, effective energy
use the minimum amount of energy necessary
E n e r g y e ffi c i e n c y c a n r e d u c e c ap i t a l
industry. is has been a response to rising
management can deliver a range of other
Energy contracts and pricing
energy costs on mine sites, together with
business bene ts.
Energy efficiency can signi cantly reduce costs
legislative and community pressure to reduce
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Products & SERVICES if opportunities are examined with a good understanding of energy
motivation for employees to identify and implement business
contracts and the way that energy is billed. For example, contracts may
improvement initiatives. e thinking and collaboration applied to
include penalties for reducing energy demand, or annual pricing linked to
energyefficiency improvements can
periods of peak demand. Additionally, more frequent and careful reviews
improvement initiatives.
ow over to other continuous
of invoices may reveal errors that have led to overpayments. Work health and safety Looking at the way that energy is used can highlight work health and safety risks in the workplace related to factors such as temperature and steam. Employee involvement and motivation Involving staff in programs to identify energy-efficiency opportunities can make them feel more involved in decision-making and contribute to improved levels of job satisfaction. Improving pro t margin Pro ts are usually a small proportion of total turnover or input costs, so the cost reductions from energy efficiency may look small relative to turnover. Since they are oen a signi cant proportion of the pro t margin, however, the results can be more visible to managers when presented in this way. Achievement of greenhouse gas reduction objectives Where energy-efficiency improvements avoid the use of fossil fuels or electricity generated from fossil fuels, they may contribute directly to a rm's greenhouse gas reduction performance. Reducing maintenance costs Achieving greater production output with less energy can also reduce
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Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement e environmental bene ts of energy efficiency may provide additional
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Bd50000 is high quality alternative 2. High Capacity: 17% greater capacity than the OE for longer lter life 3. Lower Flow Restriction: 40% lower restriction at cold-start improves ow and reduces wear 4. Unsurpassed Structural Integrity: superior reinforcement ensures durability and prevents contaminant leaks Baldwin does not compromise when it comes to quality construction and design. Baldwin Filters are routinely tested above and beyond industry standards, ensuring reliable performance under the toughest conditions. “I am excited to release the BD50000 to our customers” said Farrell Calcaterra, the company's Engine Mobile Group Vice President, Designed for durability and performance, the BD50000 is the rst lube lter to incorporate Baldwin's next generation of highly engineered
Research and Development. “rough a collaborative effort between resources at the company's Innovation Center and the company's
media. It is a high quality alternative to the LF14000NN.
Engine Mobile Group, we have developed a world-class lter that keeps
In overall efficiency, the Baldwin BD50000 meets or exceeds the OE
with the rich tradition of quality and performance that Baldwin Filters'
lter over the full life of the lter. Maximum protection means longer
customers have come to expect.”
life and higher performance for sophisticated modern engines. 1. High Overall Efficiency: provides superior protection against wear
When it comes to protecting your hard working equipment, choose
and extends parts life
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Events
Integrated Air Solu ons showcases specialist compressor engineering at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA 2018 Integrated Air Solutions will showcase its
their productivity goals.
Also on display at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA
comprehensive range of world-class compressed air solutions for customers in the
will be a large electric-driven air compressor “As rst time exhibitors at bauma CONEXPO
which is targeted at the mining segment as well
construction, mining and drilling sectors in
AFRICA, we believe that the Expo presents us
as a large diesel-driven air compressor used in
South and Sub-Saharan Africa at bauma
with the perfect platform to showcase these
water, exploration and post hole drilling
world-renowned machines,” states Integrated
applications.
CONEXPO AFRICA 2018 (stand ES 213).
Air Solutions' Group CEO, Graham Russell. Integrated Air Solutions boasts decades of
“Successfully tried and tested over 25 years in
“We are proud of being one of only a few
experience with the ELGi brand and is the sole
our harsh environment, t he ELGi air
companies that is able to offer highly
regional distributor of the ELGi range of oil-
compressors are ideally suited to the Southern
customised air compressor solutions and the
lubricated and oil-free rotary screw, high-
African climate.”
state-of-the-art JCB-derived drill and blast drill
portable air compressors. ELGi is a leading
“We will be unveiling ELGi's new PG185-100
compressor as well as a re-suppression system
global air compressor manufacturer that has
portable compressor at the Expo. is
from sister company, FOGMAKER South
pressure diesel-driven as well as centrifugal and
rig which is tted with a customised ELGi diesel
earned worldwide distinction for designing
extremely rugged and versatile machine is
Africa (Pty) Ltd, which will undoubtedly be the
sustainable solutions that contribute to
ideally suited for the construction and sand-
highlight on our stand at this year's bauma
increased uptime and lowest total cost of
blasting industries.”
CONEXPO AFRICA,” concludes Russell.
ownership, assisting end-users in achieving
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Live demonstra ons of FOGMAKER fire-suppression system at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA 2018 FOGMAKER South Africa (Pty) Ltd. will
most appropriate platform to showcase our
which keeps costs and downtime to the absolute
conduct live demonstrations of its innovative
FOGMAKER re-suppression system.”
minimum. Aer a discharge, it's a simple matter
triple-action re-suppression system at bauma
FOGMAKER makes use of water, the purest
of replacing the detector hose and re lling the
CONEXPO AFRICA 2018.
extinguishant, to attack all three components in
piston accummulator.”
“Our launch of FOGMAKER to the South
the re triangle namely heat, oxygen and fuel.
Russell con rms that the FOGMAKER will be
African market at BAUMA CONEXPO
Suitable for any engine compartment, the
installed on a number of their own and several
AFRICA 2015 was a huge success which
system uses high-pressure water mist (50-
customer machines (drill rigs & compressors) on display during Bauma. Visitors to bauma CONEXPO AFRICA will be able to see the FOGMAKER's impressive capabilities rst hand with frequent live demonstrations taking place at the company's outdoor stand # ES 213.
motivated us to par ticipate in bauma
micron droplets) to effectively suppress a re
CONEXPO AFRICA 2018,” explains Managing
and cool down the compartment to prevent re-
Director of FOGMAKER South Africa, John
ignition.
Russell, who adds that they also walked away
“Equipped with automatic re detection, which
with the 'best small stand' award that year. “e
is independent of any power source, this low-
fact that a number of our customers are also
weight, low-maintenance system is simplicity
exhibiting this year is a clear indication to us
itself,” says Russell. “Moreover, there is no
that bauma CONEXPO AFRICA presents a
powder or mess to clean-up aer actuation,
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CDE South Africa to showcase latest wet processing innova ons at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA 2018 Leading materials wet processing equipment and engineering company CDE will be showcasing 25 years of international expertise to South African mine and quarry operators at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA in Johannesburg from 13 to 16 March 2018. e CDE South Africa team will introduce the company's latest modular equipment for wet processing that can be applied in mining and sand and aggregates applications, as well as its high-tech water management systems, which signi cantly reduce the necessity for fresh water usage. CDE has been rapidly growing its footprint in subSaharan Africa over the past years and bauma CONEXPO AFRICA offers a unique opportunity for the company to showcase the strength and adaptability of its wet processing solutions for mines and quarries to the 20,000 visitors expected at the event. With the global mining and construction industries showing reassuring signs of recovery, there is no better time to look to new ways of processing minerals and sand and aggregates for end products of higher quality whilst saving water, energy and money. CDE's best sellers on the global market include a sand washing plant, the EvoWash, and a thickener, the AquaCycle. e EvoWash sand
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washing plant can produce up to 250 tonnes of material per hour and up to two products at the same time, whilst the AquaCycle recycles up to 90% of process water for immediate reuse in the system, allowing for maximum dewatering and a product ready to be sold directly from the belt. ese two high efficiency systems are also available as a combined modular washing and recycling solution onto a single chassis, the CDE Combo, which is designed to t the smallest site footprint. CDE boasts the successful completion of over 1,000 wet processing projects globally, including the largest sand washing plant in the world in Qatar, which processes 1,200 tons per hour of dune sand. e company brings to the table a portfolio of successful projects across Southern Africa (iron ore, diamond, gold, construction and industrial sands) where it has been helping mining and sand and aggregates operators to maximise their businesses. Nicolan Govender, CDE's Regional Manager Africa says: “CDE has been completing projects in countries across sub-Saharan Africa, with unique customised solutions for each customer and with a variety of applications that show the versatility of our equipment range.
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“CDE is fast growing its footprint in South Africa due to a locally-based, dedicated team that understands the particularities of market, working on a partnership basis from the rst contact with the client through to the on-site start up, and also providing comprehensive support at the aer-sales stage.” Govender concludes: “bauma CONEXPO AFRICA is the ideal platform for CDE to showcase the wealth of knowledge, innovation and experience that has already helped over 1,000 operations to grow beyond our clients' expectations over the past 25 years globally. “We look forward to discussing efficient wet processing solutions with mining and sand and aggregates operators that will help them to optimise their businesses.” Visit CDE at Stand H5 – G10 at Johannesburg Expo Centre from 13 to 16 March e CDE South Africa team will make two presentations during the show: 1. Innovations in materials handling for high efficiency mine and quarry operations 2. A new world of resource to generate value from mining waste.
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