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DRC-ZAMBIA
DRC Mining Week expands to connected sectors -16 New Atlas Copco dewatering pump range -28
ALSO... Leading exhibitions merge to create formidable trade platform -18
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Contents MINES & MINERALS
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Kibali mine on track to increase production
HI TECH
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FEATURED DEVELOPMENTS
Metso introduces a new housing design for LindemannTM shredders
INNOVATION
06 Southern Africa records rst electricity surplus in ten years 07 Botswana leads the pack on investment attraction 18 Leading exhibitions merge to create formidable trade platform 29 New-generation crane girder revolutionises load handling 40 Mine automation clears giant hurdle
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FROM THE EDITOR Miners involved in exploration know this too well: aer spending so much time, manpower, effort and resources digging and looking for traces of mineral deposits, and unearthing more questions than answers, he has no choice but to continue the exploration. Welcome to another edition of Africa's favourite bi-monthly mining publication which we hope will bring more insights about the mining sector. In this issue we feature the ambitious bio-diesel projects by Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). According to the company, the project aims to cultivate elite Pongamia Pinnata trees for bio-diesel production at a mining waste site of 650 hectares of land, where 400,000 trees are to be planted at an estimated cost of US$7 million. Mine automation is increasing productivity and reducing costs at an unprecedented rate to many mining companies. We give an overview of the advantages of adopting this initiative especially in the digital age.
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Editor Metso has developed a new housing design that cuts service downtime, facilitates the maintenance of recycling equipment and makes it easier to keep the machinery in top shape. Available for almost every Metso LindemannTM shredder model, the new solution enables multiple maintenance operations to be performed conveniently, swily and at one time. On products and services, we look at Metso new housing desig n for L indemannTM Shre dders To E xp e dite Maintenance.
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Mining NEWS
Alecto Minerals advances operationally at Mowana LSE-listed Capital Drilling has been awarded the contract for drill and blast and is currently mobilising its equipment to site. In the interim, using a local contractor, the rst production blast is expected by the end of this month.
e conventional crushing and screening circuit has been successfully operating for two weeks, stockpiling crushed ore. Aer initial commissioning of the process plant, test production has now commenced, producing saleable concentrate up to 28% copper which will comprise part of the rst tranche of product to be delivered to Fujax Minerals and Energy, under a ve year copper offtake contract.
Giant Transport Holdings, the Alecto Minerals' mining contractor for the project has commenced operations for an initial period of six months. Vincent (Paddy) Conran has been appointed as general manager for the project with over 25 years' experience in mining and mineral processing
Alecto Minerals believes that early test production strengthens the value proposition of Mowana and, accordingly, the estimated timetable for re-admission has been pushed back, anticipated to complete by the end of May 2017, to ensure that the value of this production is accounted for and represented on re-
AIM-listed Alecto Minerals, has made signi cant operational strides at its recently acquired Mowana copper project in Botswana.
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admission “We are moving at speed towards delivering continuous production and rst sales at Mowana meaning that the atmosphere on site is buoyant, particularly given that the rst blast is anticipated in just a matter of days,” says CEO of Alecto Minerals Mark Jones. “ere are still some hurdles to overcome before we can announce that we are in full scale production, but our project is being de-risked on a continuous basis, and we enjoy fantastic relationships with excellent operational partners, which have the expertise to help us deal with any challenges.”
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Mining NEWS
Southern Africa records rst electricity surplus in 10 years Southern Africa is experiencing surplus electricity generation capacity for the rst time in a decade, thanks to the success of regional cooperation in energy planning during the past few years. Figures released by the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) show that the 12member pool is sitting on surplus peak period generation capacity of 919 megawatts (MW). “e excess is much higher if we look at offpeak periods,” acting SAPP Coordination Centre Manager, Alison Chikova, told the SADC Energy ematic Group (ETG) during its biannual meeting in Gaborone on Monday 27 March. Chikova said the excess was partly because of the slowdown in the South African economy but also due to the impact of a coordinated approach in implementation of the SADC energy programme. Chikova said South Africa has excess
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capacity of 5,797MW, largely due to the economic slowdown and the commissioning of 2,550MW of additional generation capacity from six new projects in 2016. e six projects include the 999MW Ingula power station owned by state enterprise Eskom as well as ve others involving power generation through wind, gas and solar photovoltaic technologies that were commissioned by Independent Power Producers. Angola had largest number of projects commissioned in 2016, contributing 780MW or about one h of the 4,180MW new capacity commissioned last year. Other signi cant contributions were from Zambia and Zimbabwe where new Indepent Power Projects projects added 300MW and 200MW respectively. Chikova revealed that SAPP member countries plan to commission more than
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30,000MW of new generation capacity between 2017 and 2022, about half of which would come from South Africa. However, the increased generation capacity in Angola, Malawi and Tanzania is only available domestically as the three countries are yet to be interconnected to the rest of the SAPP grid. New generation capacity installed in any of the three non-participating countries is not accessible to the nine other members of SAPP – Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. ere are plans to tap into the installed capacity of these three SAPP members through the implementation of several interconnector projects. ese include the Zambia-TanzaniaKenya interconnector project that is expected to connect the SAPP grid to the
Mining NEWS one operated by the Eastern Africa Power Pool – in addition to linking the Tanzanian power network to other SAPP member countries. e Zambia-Tanzania-Kenya interconnector is expected to be ready by the end of 2019, according to Chikova. Other interconnector projects are expected between Mozambique and Malawi as well as between Namibian and Angola. e target dates for commissioning these are in 2020. Gas is increasingly becoming a major source of electricity in the region, accounting for 995MW or almost 24% of all power generated in 2016 – from two projects in Mozambique and one each in South Africa and Tanzania. Unlike in the past where coal- red plants contributed the largest share of new generation capacity, 2016 saw only one new coal project in Zambia coming on board with a capacity of 300MW. e move towards renewable energy follows a resolution made in 2012 by southern African countries to increase the uptake of cleaner and alternative energy sources. e long-term target set by SADC is to achieve a renewable energy mix in the regional grid of at least 32% by 2020 and 35% by 2030. According to the African Development Bank, southern African alone has the potential to become a “gold mine” for renewable energy due to the abundant solar and wind resources that are now hugely sought aer by international investors in their quest for clean energy.
Investment Destination in Africa an independent research arm has named Botswana, as the most attractive destination. According to Investment Destination in Africa's latest Investment Index Botswana scores highly based on a range of factors that include improved credit rating, current account ratio, import covers and eases of doing business e research says Botswana is the most attractive economy for investments owing into the African continent. Prof Mthuli Ncube , Head of Quantum Global Research Lab commenting on the Index said despite considerable external challenges and the fall in oil prices, many of the African nations are demonstrating an increased willingness to achieve sustainable growth by diversifying their economies and introducing favourable policies to attract inward investments. “Botswana is a case in example – its strategic location, skilled workforce and a politically stable environment have attracted the attention of international investors leading to a signi cant in ux of FDI,” Prof Ncube said. According to the report, the top ve African investment
Botswama leads the pack on investment attraction destinations attracted an overall FDI of $13.6bn. Morocco was ranked second on the Index based on its increasing solid economic growth, strategic geographic positioning, increased foreign direct investment, import cover ratio, and an overall favourable business environment. Egypt was ranked third due to an increased foreign direct investment and real interest rates, and a growing urban population. e fourth country on the list, South Africa, scored well on the growth factor of GDP, ease of doing business in the country and signi cant population. Whilst Zambia was the h country on the list due to its signi cant domestic investment and access money supply. “With a population of over one billion people and rapidly growing middle class, Africa clearly offers signi cant opportunities to invest in the continent's non-commodities sectors such as nancial services, construction and manufacturing amongst others,” Prof Ncube said. He said structural reforms and greater private sector involvement are crucial to unlocking Africa's true potential.
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Company NEWS
Environment & communities are top priorities - Exxaro Since its establishment during a time when BEE legislation offered many opportunities until now, Exxaro has faced and overcome many challenges. But it is not only visionary leadership and courage that led the company to great heights; there were other factors at play as well. “A key aspect in achieving so much is the calibre of the people employed by the company. We have smart, hard-working people who have worked with us to get us through the difficult times,” says Mzila Mthenjane, executive head: Stakeholder Affairs, Exxaro. “We will be building on this people foundation by emphasising excellence in all our business activities, following the review of our business model during 2016,” adds Mxolisi Mgojo, CEO of Exxaro Mthenjane adds that the company has great resources in terms of people and coal. It has
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made some good investments, and some not-so-good investments, and has applied the lessons learnt from the latter. “We are also an entity that has demonstrated that we are sensitive to the environment. We have also adhered to the transformation legislation in the Mining Charter and, in many instances, outperformed the targets,” says Mthenjane. Big challenge e ability to connect with communities is a challenge for the company. “We spend a lot of time trying to demonstrate the good that we do. We closely examine our past i nt e r a c t i ons w it h c om mu n it i e s t o determine where we might be missing the opportunity to build the kind of relationships that really provide an environment where our operations can exist in harmony with communities. “Communities can see the bene t of having
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those operations in place, but I think there are much bigger problems in communities than what a single company or operation can manage in the short term. We need to be long term in our perspective and look for opportunities where we can make a sustaining and real difference,” explains Mthenjane. e company has done much for communities close to its operations; most recently, it demonstrated its efforts with the community close to a new mine in Belfast, which will be directly affected by its planned operations. e community will have to be relocated and the company has been going through a structured relocation and engagement programme with the community. is engagement involves determining how the community will be impacted, nding a new location, and designing appropriate
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houses for those being relocated. “To ensure that the relocated households are not further inconvenienced, all the amenities they are accustomed to will be within close proximity to the new location. e new houses will be built better than the current homes, and the sustainability of the residents' livelihoods will be a priority,” says Mthenjane. He adds that the company's entire approach towards its socio-economic impact has been t o i mprov e t h e l i v e l i h o o d s of t h e community. erefore, the company takes a holistic look at the quality of life residents will experience throughout their time in the community. New mine e Belfast mine will replace coal tonnes previously produced from the Inyanda Mine that closed in 2015. e volume of the new mine will also contribute to an increase in export tonnes. e new mine will be opencast and will result in various new jobs being created. “It is a green eld project with a new mine design, a new location for a new pit, and there will be new processing facilities. All the coal produced will be destined for
export,” says Mthenjane. “We are not making the mistake of leaving the environmental considerations until the end of the mine. In our planning of this new mine we have ensure that we have the least impact on the community and the environment, both during development and operation,” says Mthenjane. He explains that, while mining, the company will minimise the impact on the environment in two ways. Firstly, the mine has been designed, from the beginning, to have a water treatment plant to ensure better water stewardship in the area, which is sensitive due to the nearby wetlands and the agricultural activities. Secondly, the mine will continuously and immediately rehabilitate the area while mining. “We will investigate the potential of using the surface of the land, which could be rehabilitated for agriculture without putting a burden on the environment or changing the biodiversity,” explains Mthenjane. Other than the Belfast mine, Exxaro will also be investing in Leeuwpan, Mpumpalanga, by developing an extension of the existing mine.
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Enterprise and supply development As part of the company's enterprise and supply development plans, it is investigating the best possible ways to develop and invest in local businesses. “At Belfast, for instance, we will look at the services required and provision thereof. We also plan to invest large amounts of capital in both the Lephalale and Mpumalanga projects. We want to have a lasting impact in terms of the procurement and development of those projects. Over the next ve years, we will be spending close to R17 billion on coal projects in these two areas,” says Mthenjane. Future plans Exxaro still sees a future in coal, as it has been an important element in South Africa's energy value chain. “We have also invested in wind farms, as we are very interested in the energy space, not just in energy generation, but energy services as well. “With coal being the biggest part of our business today and looking at the potential challenges going for ward, we are investigating other opportunities as well, such as commodities that are essential to the sustainability of human life,” concludes Mthenjane.
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Company NEWS
TAKRAF Africa sees growth in Zambian mining economy Key global mining, materials handling, minerals processing and equipment supplier, TAKRAF Africa is seeing growing demand in Zambia for a wide range of its technologies, from conveyor and stockyards systems through to dust control and solid liquid separation equipment.
many of Zambia's leading mining projects. “As part of the Bateman group prior to it being acquired by Tenova in 2012, TAKRAF Africa has been supplying equipment into the African continent for nearly 100 years,” said TAKRAF Africa's General Manager – Technologies, Richard Späth.
With the ability to provide innovative and advanced technologies and equipment from pit to p or t, TAKR AF Af r ic a covers applications ranging from open cast mining, through bulk and specialised materials handling, and air environmental control, to ship loading and unloading. is is supplemented by the DELKOR offering of specialist technologies for solidliquid separation and mineral processing applications.
“Successfully delivered contracts range from a 4.5 km overland conveyor system to feed copper ore from the then newly developed Chimiwungo pit at Barrick Gold's Lumwana copper mine, to the supply of bridge reclaimers for handling copper concentrate, DELKOR horizontal belt lters and otation cells for Vedanta Resources' Konkola Copper Mines.
e demand is underpinned by its reputation as a supplier of world class equipment tailored to the unique needs of local mining conditions, combined with TAKRAF Africa's extensive track record of involvement in
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“Copper concentrate bridge reclaimers were also supplied to First Quantum Minerals' Kansanshi Mining, in addition to two pinned bed clari ers, which were ordered following their successful installation at its Bwana Mkubwa copper mine.
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“A luffing stacker and side scraper-reclaimer for a small capacity coal handling system for the ermax-captive power project for the Dangote Group in Zambia was the fourth project carried out by TAKRAF for the Dangote Group,” adds Späth. Other orders from Zambia for TAKRAF Africa equipment have ranged from pinned bed clari ers for ERG's Chambishi Metals to supply of a TAKRAF apron feeder, dynamic scrubber, lter press unit and high rate thickener mechanism to Glencore International's Mopani Copper Project. e thickener mechanism was retro tted into an existing thickener tank. Conveyor Systems Designed to ISO and CEMA standards, TAKRAF conveying systems cater for any plant, overland or stockyard conveying need, providing high speed and high capacity and the ability to handle difficult material. Long curved overland belt conveyors include curved regenerative downhill and high li
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troughed belt conveyor systems, some of which are amongst the longest in the world. Stockyard Systems TAKRAF Africa supplies a complete range of m a c h i n e s for s t a c k i ng , re c l ai m i ng , homogenizing and blending. e range covers stackers with boom lengths up to 70 m and rates of up to 20,000 t/h. Tenova TAKRAF bucket wheel and bridge type reclaimers have capacities up to 15,000 t/h and up to 10,000 t/h, respectively, with the bucket wheel reclaimers offering the largest reclaiming capacities compared to other designs. Combined stacker/reclaimers offer the advantage of reducing the number of machines on a stockyard, with stacking/reclaiming rates of up to 12,000t/h. Apron Feeders TAKRAF apron feeders are designed for use in demanding material handling and processing applications and cover a range of mineral commodities, as well as various ore, coal and aggregates. Combining heavy-duty frames with standard chains and rugged pans to provide an extended service life, the diverse product range covers standardized apron feeders, as well as speci c heavy-duty feeders with large handling capacities exceeding 10,000 t/h.
Dust Control Systems TAKRAF Africa has supplied Africa's mining industry with more than 3,000 dust control systems over the past 50 plus years. e comprehensive in-house range cleans the air over the entire process chain and covers reverse jet and reverse pulse bag lters, scrubbers and the electrostatic precipitator, an economical system capable of reducing dust content of more than 1,000 g/m3 to any required residual dust content. A recent addition to the range is the DSI dry fog suppression systems. B eside their performance, the many bene ts of the DSI systems include ease of installation, simpli ed maintenance, exible system con guration and reduced capital investment and operating costs. Solid-Liquid Separation TAKRAF Africa's offers a comprehensive range of DELKOR solid-liquid separation technologies, covering otation, sedimentation, ltration, screening and
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gravity separation systems. e DELKOR F.A.S.T.TM Filter Press is a reliable and fully automatic lter press that offers exible operation and easy and low maintenance. It is suitable for a wide range of dewatering applications, from minerals concentrates and tailings to very ne materials in the chemical, iron and steel, food processing and water treatment sectors. e DELKOR thickener range offers designs up to 100 m in diameter, catering for a variety of applications in the minerals, industrial, chemical, water treatment and waste water industries. e range covers high rate thickeners, high density thickeners, paste thickeners, conventional thickeners and sludge bed clari ers. With a number of installations already on Zambian mining operations, the pinned bed clari er removes suspended solids in liquor feed solutions in hydrometallurgical plants and other solventextraction units, to less than 30 ppm.
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Company NEWS
Copper producer plants bio-diesel trees on tailings dumpsite Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has launched an ambitious bio diesel project in the Copperbelt at one of the company's disused dump site. According to the company, the project aims to cultivate elite Pongamia Pinnata trees for biodiesel production at a mining waste site of 650 hectares of land, where 400,000 trees are to be planted at an estimated cost of US$7 million. In addition, create 500 jobs in agro-forestry, farming, bio-energy processing and energy service delivery. Matthew Nkhuwa, Minister of Works and Supply said the project has potential to signi cantly reduce the country's energy expenditure. “Government is spending huge amounts of money to import fuel into the country every month. With projects such as this, the burden on the government will be lighter and resources may be channeled to other areas for holistic development,” Nkhuwa said.
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Steven Din, KCM Chief Executive Officer said the project attested to his company's commitment to invest in clean energy and best-in-breed environmental practices, as p ar t of KC M v i s i on for s u s t ai n abl e development. “e trees we have planted here will revegetate a disused dump site, suck-up impurities and x back nitrogen to the soil, improving its fertility.
Pongamia is an ideal plant for recovering a variety of waste burdens such as saline soil reclamation. Pongamia brings soils back to life as the nitrogen and carbon feed rich soil microbial communities enabling other plants to grow on previously dead soil. Also virtually every part of the Pongamia tree can be used for productive ends – biodiesel for energy, while the seedcake can be used to make briquettes for cooking and cattle feed (aer removing toxins), while the slurry can be used as a fertilizer; and because the tree is naturally repulsive to animals, bio-pesticides can be made from it.
In addition to all this, employment will be created for the local people,'' Din said. KCM is working in partnership with Better World Energy to deliver the project, which is designed to fertilise the bare land which KCM currently cannot use for agriculture purposes. In addition, the project will provide a cheap and environmental-friendly source of energy through Pongamia trees for KCM.
KCM is the country's largest integrated copper producer with mining operations in Chingola, Chililabombwe, Kitwe and Nampundwe. KCM is a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources plc a London-listed diversi ed global natural resources company and the state-owned ZCCM-IH alsoholds a signi¬ cant shareholding (20.6%) in KCM.
e country's forecast for energy is expected to increase, as the economy anticipates growth from multiple sectors.
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Kibali mine on track to increase production, but DRC policies a concern e underground operation at Randgold Resources' Kibali gold mine is on track for commissioning to start in the third quarter of this year, which will signi cantly increase production. e Democratic Republic of Congo- (DRC-) based mine is forecast to deliver around 610 000 oz of gold this year, up from 585 000 oz in 2016, with production scheduled to rise to around 750 000 oz/y from 2018, when the underground operation is fully operational. CEO Mark Bristow noted that Kibali ended 2016 with a creditable performance aer having to contend with a range of operational challenges, as well as the constraints imposed by limited open pit mining exibility. In addition to dealing with these issues, the Kibali team succeeded in keeping the underground development on track, successfully constructing and commissioning four ultra ne grind mills in the metallurgy circuit, as well as progressing work on the mine's second new hydropower station, which was commissioned in February. e third and last of the new
hydropower stations is currently being built by an all-Congolese contracting group. “Kibali has stayed on course to become one of the world's great gold mines despite the challenges of last year and the volatile political climate in the DRC at present. “Randgold remains committed to the DRC and is con dent that its government, politicians and civil society have the will, as well as the capacity to work together to secure the country's future. “We, therefore, continue to invest in exploration here and to lead the way in developing the north-eastern DRC as a major new gold mining region. Our engagement with the country and its people is also evident in our substantial investment in local economic development and community upliment programmes. ese include macro and micro agribusinesses designed not only to provide regional food security but to generate surplus produce for export,” said Bristow. It was a source of concern, however, that the DRC government had once again signalled
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its intention of reviewing the country's 2002 mining code with the clear intention of increasing State revenue, Bristow said. is could have a negative impact not only on the mining industry, but also on the economy. “Now more than ever, the DRC should be focused on retaining its existing investors and attracting new ones. It's certainly not the time to harvest more from less for short-term gain. It's my sincere hope that this time round, the government will engage the mining sector fully in the proposed review to achieve an outcome that will be in the best interests of the Congolese economy, as well as the country's mining sector,” he said. “e existing code is in fact a good one but it is not always being applied effectively and there are still many mining operations that do not operate under the code. ere are also issues and challenges which mining companies are having to face which make operating in the DRC more challenging. In Kibali's case, these issues include more than $200-million in unpaid [tax] refunds.
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Events NEWS
DRC Mining Week expands to connected sectors THE award-winning Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Mining Week returns to Lubumbashi in June with a broadened focus to include the agriculture, energy and construction. Again, thousands will gather for practical annual mining and industrial expo.Event Director, Elodie Delagneau, says DRC Mining Week is well established as the leading mining expo in the region and has been around for a long time because of close collaborations with stakeholders, including industry to government. “e event will always support the mining sector with the latest technology and services displays, free training workshops and high-level strategic conference” says Delagneau. Agriculture, energy and construction are related and complementary sectors to mining. Delagneau points out DRC is not the only
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country looking to diversify in anticipation of the end to the commodity super-cycle and slowdown in global growth. “e national and provincial governments are therefore looking to increase their efforts to bring suppliers and investors' attention to the potential of local agricultural production – a strategy that proved effective in the past with mining.” As is becoming norm, DRC Mining Week has already secured the early and impressive support of the industry through the diamond sponsorship of Engen and the platinum sponsorships of Sodexo, Standard Bank and Tenke Fungurume Mining. Atlas Copco, Copperbelt Energy and Xingye are con rmed as gold sponsors.' Earlier this year, DRC Mining Week was
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Events NEWS
Leading exhibitions merge to create formidable trade platform Organisers announce the co-hosting of CBM-
a bigger, better and more valuable trade expo.
North Western Province, is Zambia's major
e merger of the two shows has resulted in an
Gold and Cobalt are of global importance and
TEC 2017 and CAMINEX 2017 to deliver the largest agricultural, mining and industrial exhibition on the Copperbelt.
industrial base. e production of Copper, even larger show that combines the strengths
earn the Country up to 80% of its foreign
and successes of the two entities, creating a
exchange. e Zambian economy continues to
Industry heavyweights will be making their way
major force in the business to business trade
grow at a steady pace and above the regional
to the heart of the Zambian mining region in
market in Zambia. Renowned for their ability
economic growth rate.
June this year to take part in a powerful trade
to provide exhibitors with a platform to build
event that is well positioned to provide a
brand visibility and generate sales leads, both
Adjacent to the Copperbelt Province is the
platform to stimulate business in the
shows have consistently drawn a growing
mineral rich Katanga Province of the
agricultural, mining and industrial sectors in
number of quality visitors.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with its
the Copperbelt region.
business decision makers and professionals will use the trade show to network, exchange ideas,
therefore, offers important value to both
Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery, the
share information and develop partnerships.
Zambia and the DRC's rich mining belts as it is
ousands of
e Show
positioned in the heart of this rich mineral belt.
organisers of CBM-TEC on the Copperbelt, and the organisers of the Annual Copperbelt
high value metal resources.
e Showgrounds in Kitwe are an ideal location
Agricultural, Mining and Commercial Show,
for CBM-TEC 2017 (Copperbelt Mining Trade
e show will continue with the diversi cation
have announced that they will be co-hosting
Expo and Conference) and CAMINEX 2017
of the Zambian economy by supporting
their 2017 Shows from 6th to 8th June 2017 at
(C opp erb elt Agric ultural Mining and
Agriculture and other economic activities. e
the Kitwe Showgrounds in Zambia.
Industrial Expo), as it provides plenty of space
Copperbelt has over the years seen excellent
for indoor and outdoor exhibits, to host
growth in the Agricultural Industry.
In the past the two organisations have been
technical workshops and to accommodate live
holding separate shows and at different times,
demonstrations of machinery and equipment.
but have now recognised the need to put their resources and strengths together to emerge with
e Copperbelt Province and its neighbour the
Bringing the best of two shows together By bringing CBM-TEC 2017 and CAMINEX 2017 together, exhibitors will be able to meet
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and network with a much broader reach of
products giving them insight into the latest
lead up to and during CBM-TEC 2017 and
in uencers and decision-makers across the
technologies, services, solutions, machinery,
CAMINEX 2017”.
agricultural, mining and industrial sectors.
equipment and consumables on offer.
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to position
Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery is
their company brand, grow their client base and
renowned for their biennial world class Electra
launch new products and services directly to
Endorsed by government and industry
Mining Africa Show held in Johannesburg,
their target markets.
CBM-TEC 2017 and CAMINEX 2017 will enjoy the support and endorsement of the
successful trade exhibitions on the African
Charlene Hefer, Por tfolio Direc tor at
government and industry including the Zambia
C ontinent. ey are a member of the
South Africa, as well as various other highly
Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery, says that
Chamber of Mines, the Ministry of Mines and
prestigious Montgomery Group, one of the
the merge of the two shows “further highlights
Mineral Development, the Ministry of Trade,
most widely respected exhibition companies in
our commitment to developing trade in the
Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of
the world with trade shows, consumer shows
Copperbelt region and to ensuring the best
Agriculture and Livestock, the Department of
and specialist projects currently spanning
experience possible for both our exhibitors and
Trade and Industry South Africa and the
Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
visitors. CBM-TEC 2017 CAMINEX 2017 will
Zambia Association of Manufacturers.
be incorporating our
agship exhibition,
e Copperbelt Agricultural, Mining and
Electra Mining Africa. We look forward to
“Zambia remains an attractive investment
Commercial Show has been in existence for 60
working together to deliver a formidable event.”
opportunity and enjoys strong support and
years and has been renowned for their ability to
participation from government who has shown
provide an annual exhibition platform that has
C opp e r b elt Ag r i c u ltu r a l, Mi n i ng and
an understanding of the needs of investors and
recorded success in showcasing products and
Commercial Show Society's Karen O'Neil
operators,” says Hefer. “We look forward to
services available in the Country and the
agreed and added that, “this will be Zambia's
further engagement with government in the
Region.
premier networking event for international and regional companies that operate within the countr y's mineral rich Copperbelt and surrounding regions”.
Visitors will bene t from the extensive pool of knowledge available to them from the large number of technical experts who will be at the event and through the free-to-attend technical workshops. ey will see a broad showcase of
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Projects
Kabwe rm’s $55m project pays off Metalco Industries Company Limited, a Kabwe-based
rm, has injected a capital of
about US$55 million to upscale its operations
actually opened up new markets that we could not access before. We are also exporting to
and industrial, solar, automotive, aluminium
neighbouring countries,” he said.
kitchen and tubular batteries among others.
in the manufacturing sector over the past 18
Mr. Sa eddine is optimistic that despite the
years.
company facing some challenges in the last few
e comp any re c ycles s crap met a l to
years, it is poised for economic growth.
manufacture copper cables, lead-acid batteries, aluminium sheets and various utensils. Company chairman and managing director
manufactures of electrical cables both domestic
And OFID director general Suleiman AlHerbish said Metalco is the largest employer in Kabwe and a key stakeholder in improving the
Commenting on the nancial support from
living standards of the populace in the area.
IFC and OFID, he is positive that the funding
“OFID is proud to be behind this project in
will enable the company create about 2,000 job
partnership with IFC, bolstering the Zambian
from the current 500.
e c o n o m y, l o c a l m a n u f a c t u r i n g a n d
growing gradually from just trading in non-
Mr Sa eddine said the support will further help
safeguarding employment levels and healthcare
ferrous scrap metal to manufacturing of
the company compete favourably with other
for the local population,” he said.
Hussein Sa eddine said the
rm has been
nished products. Mr. Sa eddine said this in an interview on the sidelines of the signing ceremony of a US$20 million nancial support from a partnership between International Finance Corporation (IFC), a nancial arm of the World Bank Group and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) last week. “We have invested around US$55 million in the last 18 years. We started very small dealing in various trading businesses to non-ferrous scrap metals not by design, but by default and exporting to South Africa. “Our market is growing and we do sell our products locally and we would like to thank Government for putting up roads as this has
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Projects
Randgold’s Kibali mine heads for full production e Kibali gold mine's underground operation, which will signi cantly increase production, is on track to start commissioning in the third quarter of this year, Randgold Resources chief executive Mark Bristow said at a media brie ng here today.
these issues, the Kibali team succeeded in keeping the underground development on track, successfully constructing and commissioning four ultra ne grind mills in the metallurgy circuit, as well as
e mine is forecast to deliver approximately 610 000 ounces of gold this year, up from 585 000 ounces in 2016, but annual production is scheduled to rise to around 750 000 ounces from 2018, when the underground operation will make it fully functional. Bristow noted that Kibali ended 2016 with a creditable performance aer having to contend with a range of operational challenges as well as the constraints imposed by limited open pit mining exibility. In addition to dealing with
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progressing work on the mine's second new hydropower station which was commissioned in February this year. e third and last of the new hydropower stations is currently being built by an all-
Congolese contracting group. “Kibali has stayed on course to become one of the world's great gold mines despite the challenges of last year and the volatile political climate in the DRC at present,” he said. “Randgold remains committed to the DRC and is con dent that its government, politicians and civil society have the will as well as the capacity to work together to secure the country's future. We therefore continue to invest in exploration here and to lead the way in developing the north eastern DRC as a major new gold mining region. Our engagement with the country and its people is also evident in our substantial investment in local economic
development and community upliment programmes. ese include macro and micro agribusinesses designed not only to provide regional food security but to generate surplus produce for export.” It was a source of concern, however, that the DRC government had once again signalled its intention of reviewing the country's 2002 mining code with the clear intention of maximising state revenue, Bristow said. is could have a very negative impact not only on the mining industry but also on the economy. “Now more than ever the DRC should be focused on retaining its existing investors and attracting new ones. It's certainly not the time to harvest more from less for short
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term gain. It's my sincere hope that this time round the government will engage the mining sector fully in the proposed review to achieve an outcome that will be in the best interests of the Congolese economy as well as the country's mining sector,” he said. “e existing code is in fact a good one but it is not always being applied effectively and there are still many mining operations that do not operate under the code. ere are also a number of issues and challenges which mining companies are having to face which make operating in the DRC more challenging. In Kibali's case, these issues include more than $200 million in unpaid TVA and duty refunds.”
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Africa Road Transport Specialists
David Kruyer, Concargo Managing Director
Transport and logistics specialist, Concargo, looks back on 30 successful years in supply chain and road freight logistics. Meticulous planning, tailor-made solutions, attention to detail, delivering on time and within budget and keeping clients happy – that, in a nutshell, is Cape Town-based Concargo (Pty) Ltd's secret to beating the competition in the fast-paced, highly-competitive freight forwarding and logistics industry. is success story began back in January 1987 when Concargo was founded, in Cape Town, by David and Beverley Kruyer. Today – 30 years on Concargo is represented throughout Southern Africa. Our philosophy from day one was 'service above all else' and this has remained the basis for all our relationships,'
e company offers an ever-expanding portfolio of supply chain solutions and transport planning with customer services as its foundation, supported by strategic partnerships and alliances. Our philosophy from day one was 'service
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above all else' and this has remained the basis for all our relationships,' says David Kruyer, founder and MD. We are dedicated to preserving this viewpoint as a constant in all our planning and interactions with clients and suppliers. Our challenge is to nd solutions and implement them while exceeding expectations.' Re ections over the decades Kruyer says that starting his own business was a natural progression aer spending time in the distribution industry, initially circulating newspapers to shops and street vendors for the Daily Mirror in the UK and then for e South African Associated Newspaper (SAAN) Group, the Cape Times Limited and Allied Publishing before working for a succession of distribution companies including DHL, TNT Skypak and Ace Express Logistics. 'e distribution business was an invaluable grounding and where I gained most of my experience and knowledge ahead of opening the doors of Concargo back in 1987,' he explains. 'My analogy of the business is a
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shipping one. My wife, Beverley, is and has been the rudder in my life, Gregory Bathurst Tighe has been the keel since day one, Janine Bernadette Conradie is the mast of this operation with Dean Page the anchor. It has been a long and eventful journey, navigating throughout the decades of good and le an ye ars, le ar ning and adapt ing our methodology along the way to nd new solutions to logistic challenges, but we've also had loads of fun. When I look back to our humble beginnings and where we are today, we are clearly doing something right. I can only attribute our success and longevity in the industr y to solid partnerships with clients and service providers who have loyally stood alongside us as we've grown.' It takes teamwork Being successful in the freight forwarding industry requires teamwork and synergy of planning to ensure the smooth passage of cargo. Concargo boasts a dedicated and skilled team, as well as strategic business partners, working together to ensure a seamless and co-ordinated solution - whether transporting within South Africa or across borders into Africa. e highly experienced team has decades of experience: Greg Tighe, Projects Director has
“Concargo Will Get Your Load Away & Delivered Safely” been with the company for 28 years; COO, Dean Page for 16; Director of National Transport Janine Conradie celebrates 23 years at Concargo while Loretta George, Accounts Manager, has being around for 17.
Heavy Lifting
‘Our management team is solid and has the experience to adapt to the new challenges presented by this ever-changing industry,' says Kruyer. 'Transport logistics in Africa is a vibrant and exciting industry to be part of. Our desire is to mentor a future generation by showcasing transport logistics as a career and are excited to have four logistics graduates join us as interns this coming year.'
Solutions driven Successful delivery of cargo, no matter what the load, requires skilled staff to manage the oen complicated logistics. Over the years Concargo has been presented with some notable and rather unusual projects which have required intricate pre-planning and creative thinking to meet the brief, especially within tight time constraints. ese include: · Managing the transport and logistics for big budget movies such as Racing Stripes, Home Alone, Lord of War, Blood Diamonds and more · Co-ordinating and managing the transport and logistics for BMW's international media launch of its 650 cabriolet series in Cape Town · High security transportation and escorting of Grade 12 examination papers from SA printers
Superload Mining Equipment
to the education ministries in various Southern African countries · Transportation of abnormal loads such as wind tower tubes, mining bucket wheel reclaimers, combine harvesters, 100 ton LP heaters for Medupi. One of the most challenging projects took a total of three months to complete, a month of planning and two months of transportation. It involved relocating 45 loads of bucket wheel reclaimers from Saldahna to Sishen S o u t h m i n e . Considered abnormal out-of-gauge haulage
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and at 9m wide, the transportation required special permission and escorts as it snaked its way up and over the steep Piekeniersberg Pass, in four hour intervals (to allow for other traffic to pass) as part of the route. 'is industry lends itself to new challenges on a daily basis and one learns to adapt to the situation like a chameleon,' says Janine Conradie. 'Some days are really trying and others exhilarating, but in the end, always rewarding. Transport and supply chain logistics is not for the faint hearted. is industry teaches you the skills that can carry you through any situation life presents. 'Besides all the interesting people I have met, I have also learned so much about this industry and many others too. 'Taking the time to really understand a client's business is the best way to assist them when developing their logistics solution. I have been fortunate to travel to Madrid to accept a
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basis. ‘Our Project Department, manned with highly quali ed engineering specialists and experienced in all aspects of project transportation, assess the scope of work, survey the terrain, and quantify the end-toend solution to complete the project,' explains Kruyer. Hydraulic Winch
transport award on behalf of Concargo, to Antwerp for a Heavy Li conference and to the Breakbulk Europe Expo. We have also participated as exhibitors at various expo's, such as SAPICS, e International Book Fair and at Breakbulk Africa.' ree transport divisions, scalable business model Concargo has three distinct transport divisions encompassing all aspects and types of logistics solutions, namely: Road Transport Short-haul and Long-haul and Express Distribution throughout South Africa; Road Transport Cross/Over Border via all Ports in SA, SADC and neighbouring countries in Sub-Saharan Africa; and Project Cargo Management, Abnormal Out-of-Gauge, Heavy Haulage and Mo b i l e C r a n e a n d R i g g i n g S e r v i c e s , Relocation/Mobilisation Services. According to Kruyer, service management within the framework of distribution and logistics - is the name of the game in providing reliable supply chain services from start to nish. 'Our expedited trucking provides a daily door-to-door road haulage service throughout South Africa, hauling general dry cargo from one tonne up to thirty-six tonne loads to and from all destinations as into all SADC, neighbouring and remote countries in SubSaharan Africa. 'We have invested heavily in customer relationship management (CRM) systems to preserve our knowledge base for the bene t of our customers while encouraging old school personalised service. Our business model is highly scalable due to its Owner Driver Hauliers and Sub-Contractor eet base.
'Over the years, the project division have conveyed project shipments including vast over- dimensional and heavy lis, and delivered on time and to the client's ultimate satisfaction. We foster partnerships with a wide range of asset owners, thereby providing access to a great variety of vessels and rolling stock through our strategic partnerships and alliances. Forward thinking 'e regulatory and business landscapes are changing dramatically and there is a transition w it h i n ou r i n du s t r y w it h d i s r upt i v e innovation, drone logistics, (loT) Internet of ings, Blockchain Technology and more,' says Kruyer. 'We have had to learn to adapt and innovate as never before. But the need to keep pace with these changes has a cost, and how we address these challenges must, in the end, bene t our customer and service providers. at's why collaboration amongst all players in the global
Cape Town Stadium
'We can supply from 1 to 100 trucks, or more, at short notice, especially when a ship docks and cargo needs to be discharged on a scheduled
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supply chain community has never been more important.' 'Despite the many changes we are experiencing in terms of stagnation in the mining industry, reduced activity in the offshore drilling sector, the delay in infrastructure development and the unpredictable global economy we are con dent of our future. 'We have a succession plan in place and continue to innovate. We are currently developing improved technology with apps to make tracking and tracing of cargo easier. 'Our experience is invaluable in being able to handle complex logistics and we have proved that no problem is insurmountable. 'We have not made it to this milestone of 30 years by sitting back, we are proactive and continue to adapt our business model to suit the business,' says Kruyer. 'But we would not have made it this far without our clients and partners and we thank them for their loyal support. We are energised about the future and look forward to continuing to be the 'go-to' company for transport and supply chain logistics in Africa.' Contact: Concargo (Pty) Ltd, Concargo Building 6 on Tierberg Parow East Cape Town Tel: +27 21 930 9160 www.concargo.com
management@concargo.com
Products & SERVICES
New Atlas Copco dewatering pump range 146m3/h) and a maximum head of up to 69m.
have taken our portable and powerful electric
family of medium and large submersible
Atlas Copco has introduced rotation control
submersible offering to the next level by
dewatering pumps with the launch of the
and phase failure protection across all WEDA+
focussing on efficiency and new features that
WEDA+ plug-and-play range
models to prevent the risk of the impeller
will simplify the customer experience and
e new range has undergone a top-to-toe
rotating in the wrong direction; which stops the
enhance their productivity.”
design overhaul, resulting in new pumps that
pump in the event of phase failure. In addition,
Atlas Copco Portable Energy has added to its
can offer up to 20% overall reduction in power
the entry system can accommodate a wider
Simple service is another feature of the new
consumption compared to previous models;
range of cable con gurations, with an advanced
range. e modular construction simpli es
combined with greater efficiency, simpli ed
motor design offering higher efficiency and
separation of principal components and all
maintenance and increased capacity.
reduced start current. Meanwhile, the drive
stainless-steel fastenings are the same size. is
train features double row bearings for improved
effectively means that one tool can be used to
e WEDA+ range comprises ve models: the
lifetime service. For added durability, all
change all seals, impellers and other parts; in
WEDA 50, with normal and high head variants,
models are constructed with an improved
just a matter of minutes.
and the WEDA 60+, available in normal head,
aluminium alloy that provides high corrosion
All the new WEDA+ models incorporate the
high head and super high head con guration.
resistance in even the toughest applications.
features associated with the long-established
Wim Moors, vice-president pumps at Atlas
including an advanced sealing system, optional
WEDA range of medium and large pumps,
Delivering enhanced performance and extreme portability, the Super High Head WEDA 60+ is 15% smaller and 20% lighter than other pumps
Copco Portable Energy, said: “e new
automatic level control, adjustable wear-
in its class. e latest pumps offer ow rate
WEDA+ pumps are easy-to-move and install in
resistant nitrile rubber diffusers and hardened
capabilities of 1,020 to 2,425L/min (61 to
a wide range of dewatering applications. We
high chrome clog-free impellers.
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Products & SERVICES
New-generation crane girder revolutionises load handling Demag's newly-launched V-Type crane girder
more attractive working environment.
effectively to reduce resonant frequency by
can easily manage more than 500 000 load
e V-Type girder also has a shorter time cycle,
30%.
changes, more than double the service life of a
helping to increase productivity and overall
conventional box-section girder – making it a
output. It boasts several liing points for safer
On average, the V-Type is 17% lighter than
game changer in the local materials-handling
installation of the load and has more clamping
comparable cranes with box-section girders.
sector.
and attachment points for lamps.
is not only reduces the forces transmitted to the existing support superstructure, as well as
Demag's V-Type girder delivers impressive
What's more, the tapered diaphragm joints also
providing architects with greater freedom when
load-handling rates combined with high safety.
replace the solid box-section design of
planning new building layouts, but it also
“Regardless of the model type selected, the V-
conventional cranes. Tapered diaphragm joints
improves the relative deadweight-to-load-
Type crane girder can be adapted easily to any
accommodate pressure and tensile forces more
capacity ratio.
building shape. It is the ideal solution both for existing buildings, as well as for new construction projects,” Demag Senior Manager Sales & Marketing Richard Roughley explains. Built with safety in mind, the V-Type girder allows 30% more light to pass through, enabling personnel to better see their surroundings, while brightening the workspace. is improved view ultimately results in a safer and
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Products & SERVICES
SewTreat to provide eco-friendly innovations in onsite wastewater treatment By making use of the latest advancements in
providing waste water treatment solutions for
sustainable wastewater treatment combined
the African continent,” says SewTreat
with the creation of their own bacterial strains
Managing Director and spokesman, eunis
industry related compliance.” Product Offering
developed in-house, SewTreat are able to
Coetzer.
SewTreat offers several modular waste water
answer the needs of industrial, construction
Although the company is newly formed,
treatment plants tailored to meet the needs of
and mining operations with efficient, affordable
SewTreat has already become an established
industrial sized, mining and construction
and eco-friendly waste water treatment
name synonymous with international expertise
operations.
solutions.
in providing quality products and services to all sectors throughout Sub-Saharan Africa and
1. Plastic HDPE Tank Waste water treatment plant
SewTreat is a proudly South African company
especially in the SADC region. e SewTreat
offering specialized, modular biological waste
team consists of process and civil and process
e plastic range makes use of plastic 'Jo-Jo'
water treatment plant designs tailor-made for
engineers, microbiologists, project planners
type tanks that are connected in series or
the South African and African market. eir
and a network of distributors with over 35 years
parallel depending on site space requirements
approach is based on return activated sludge
of experience in the eld.
or layout. e plant is wholly constructed and
media. is enhanced bacterial action ensures a
“We have developed our products and services
premises. e installation time required onsite
highly effective treatment process boasting a
to embrace our c ustomers' op erat ing
is minimal – a 50kl per day plant can be
very low carbon footprint, minimal capital
environments and the ongoing demand for
assembled on site in less than
input and low maintenance requirements.
environmental, social and nancial sustainable
guarantee of up to 20 years is offered on the
Understanding the Needs of the Market
solutions,” Coetzer explains. “e team at
tanks depending on the type of tanks used in the
SewTreat has extensive expertise throughout
plant. “We developed this range based on a need
cold commissioned before delivery to client
technology incorporating submersed aeration
ve days. A
“Our approach is to treat nature with nature
various disciplines and so we are able to offer
we saw in the market for a more cost effective
through sustainable engineering solutions that
turnkey ser vices which incorporate
solution for sewage treatment.,” Coetzer
are evident in our superior proprietary
c onsu lt at i on , d e s i g n , manu f a c tu r i ng ,
explains, although he notes that while the
biological technology. e modular design of
installation, construction and operational
plastic plants are cost effective in term if capital
our treatment plants makes us a leader in
support to our clients that meet all legal and
expenditure, the do carry very high shipping
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Products & SERVICES
costs and so he does not recommend them for
constructed mostly for large ow industrial and
accumulation and waste generation.
installations outside of South Africa.
housing development applications. e plants
“In a nutshell, the bacteria digest all impurities
are aest hetically ple asing as t he y are
and the wastewater is then cleansed. e treated
2. Containerized Waste water treatment plant
constructed underground and can be covered
wastewater or effluent can then be discharged to
e containerized plant is well suited to rugged
with vegetation and are entirely civil designed
receiving waters – normally a river or the sea –
African conditions. e concept is based on a
and constructed to exact civil engineering
or alternatively used for irrigation, ushing of
'plug and play' design, Coetzer explains, saying
requirements. ese plants boast several
toilets or general non-potable uses,” explains
that they are designed for ease of transport,
advantages for clients including the fact that the
Coetzer. “SewTreat has developed a highly
s e c u r it y an d m o du l ar it y, t a k i ng i nt o
civil construction can be subcontracted to local
effective multiple strain bacteria range that gets
consideration that the plant may be moved to
contractors to reduce construction costs.
added to our plants, this speci cally bred
various locations. “e complete WWTP is
Coetzer explains that provision can also be
bacteria feed on the complex substances in the
built into ISO High Cube Containers. e
made for easy plant expansion through simple
wastewater, converting them into simpler
plants are can be easily moved from site to site,
modular and common wall construction and
substances, improving reduced footprint.”
nal effluent on a
can be easily expanded and have a once off cost
that if the plant is gravity-fed, the system can
to the client as they can be moved from site to
operate without electricity for up to 48 hours.
site as needed,” says Coetzer.
is makes the product an effective alternative for remote operations, for countries with
effluents discharged to receiving waters is
“Our recent upgrade of our design makes this a
unreliable power supply, or where no municipal
regulated by the national environment
very competitive option for onsite waste water
connection is available.
He notes that globally, the composition of
agencies. e legislation is concerned with the prevention of pollution, and therefore sets
treatment. e plant is wholly constructed and tested at our 5000m² under-roof facilities which
A Greener Approach
concentration limits on dissolved organic
ensures that all boxes are ticked in terms of
Biological waste water treatment is an accepted
carbon (as BOD or COD), nitrogen and
quality control procedures. e containerized
practice used worldwide. e process involves
phosphates and other compounds which cause
plant offers a life span of 15 to 20 years which is
con ning naturally occurring bacteria at a very
eutrophication in receiving waters. It also
excellent for a plug and play solution,” says
high concentration in the treatment process,
attempts to limit the discharge of known toxic
Coetzer explaining that installation literally
whether it is plastic type, containerized type of
chemicals by setting allowable concentration
requires only connecting of pipes to the waste
civil constructed type. From here this bacteria,
limits in the effluent. “If we consider that 100%
water treatment plant.
together with some protozoa and other
of the effluent can be recycled, if done properly,
microbes (collectively referred to as activated
there is no doubt that through this we are
3. Civil Constructed Waste water treatment
sludge) are treated in an anaerobic and an
providing large bank of water, which previously
plant
aerobic process. ey are then returned to the
may not have been considered as 'safe' for the
eir civil constructed plants are designed and
a n a e ro b i c p h a s e t o e l i m i n at e s l u d g e
environment or community.”
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Products & SERVICES
Metso Introduces A New Housing Design For LindemannTM Shredders To Expedite Maintenance Metso has developed a new housing design that cuts service downtime, facilitates the maintenance of recycling equipment and makes it easier to keep the machinery in top shape. Available for almost every Metso LindemannTM shredder model, the new solution enables multiple maintenance operations to be performed conveniently, swily and at one time. e most signi cant improvement in Metso's new housing model is the detachable front wall. e removable unit provides easier access to wear parts and speeds up the replacement of worn components. e new housing design also enables several maintenance tasks to be carried out at the same time. With the detachable front wall lied out of position with a crane, the rotor adjustment and the replacement of wear plates, for instance,
can be conveniently handled simultaneously. Minimizing maintenance downtime in production is achievable by acquiring a second Metso front wall set on stock. is makes it possible to replace the whole front wall and its worn parts immediately, and production is restarted with dispatch. All the required maintenance for the dismantled set then can be done in detail while production is up and running. During the next service break, the maintained set is put back in action. Metso's new time-saving housing design is suitable for almost all Metso Lindemann shredders. e solution is available as a retro t for existing middle housing, as part of a complete new middle housing, and as standard for all new Metso Lindemann machines. Metso is a world leading industrial company serving the mining, aggregates,
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recycling, oil, gas, pulp, paper and process industries. We help our customers improve their operational efficiency, reduce risks and increase pro tability by using our unique knowledge, experienced people and innovative solutions to build new, sustainable ways of growing together. Our products range from mining and aggregates processing equipment and systems to industrial valves and controls. Our customers are supported by a broad scope of services and a global network of over 80 service centers and about 6,400 services professionals. Metso has an uncompromising attitude towards safety. Metso is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland, and had net sales of about EUR 2.9 billion in 2015. Metso employs over 12,000 persons in more than 50 countries.
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e CDAA based in Wadeville, Germiston South Africa, is a nonpro t company sponsored by the European Copper Institute in Brussels and the International Copper Association in New York. e CDAA is responsible for promoting the use of copper in Africa. Our mission: “To defend and grow markets for copper based on its superior technical performance and its contribution to a higher quality of life in Africa” We promote the use of copper in the Electrical, Automotive, Aquaculture, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Healthcare industries. We are actively working to develop the downstream production of copper items particularly in the Healthcare sector by highlighting the dangers of HAI`s (Hospital Acquired Infections) in hospitals and clinics. ousands of patients die in hospitals every year as a result of infections contracted in healthcare facilities. ese deaths can be avoided by installing antimicrobial copper touch surfaces in hospital wards and ICU`s. We are keen to expand the use of copper into Africa, Zambia speci cally. e CDAA would like to partner with government and the Zambian mines to pursue the downstream bene ciation of copper and produce copper products in each region with locally produced copper. e production of copper tops to bedside, overbed tables, door handles, push plates and IV stands will also create job opportunities and reduce unemployment. e introduction of copper sh cages has tremendous advantages for sh farming (Aquaculture) as copper nets are anti-biofouling which results in healthier and larger sh. e nets are also predator proof. ere are many bene ts for companies to become members of CDAA, please contact the CDAA Centre Director for further information. www.axis.com/critical_infrastructure
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Email: info@copperalliance.org.za www.copperalliance.org.za
Health & SAFETY
Study: PPE protects workers against fatigue While the days are getting shorter and the nights are growing colder, the risk of heatrelated illnesses striking mine workers remains. A new whitepaper by Kimberly Clark, Burning out: How ghting fatigue has le workers under stress, has shown the connection between fatigue and heat stress, and has urged companies to ensure the safety of their workers.
cause symptoms that range from headaches and dizziness to seizures, convulsions and death,” the whitepaper says. “In particular, workers who are required to wear semipermeable or impermeable protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that severely impedes heat exchanges through evaporation can be at high risk for heat related illness.
“Workers become fatigued when exposed to harsh environments, long working hours and unforgiving deadlines,” the whitepaper says. “In the last few years Australia has seen some of its highest temperatures on record. If le unchecked, working in hot and humid conditions can be hazardous and potentially fatal.” Providing workers with the right protection from fatigue and heat can make a signi cant difference to performance and efficiency, according to Kimberly Clark.
“In order for employers to effectively protect t h e i r e mp l oy e e s f ro m h e at s t re s s , investments are increasingly being made into creating light and easy-to-wear coveralls.” Kimberly Clark says coveralls are not a “style statement” but are a vital piece of protective gear. “e type of clothing worn is an important factor in controlling he at
“Heat can build up in the worker's body and
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exposure,” the whitepaper says. “is fact applies particularly to the members of mine rescue teams. In order to successfully control heat stress mining companies must develop overall heat stress management plans designed to control the speci c conditions present at the mine site. “ere are several steps that people in these roles can take to remove or reduce the sources of heat where possible. “One of the major ways in which this can be done is to provide the right PPE to employees and workers.”
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Mine site accommodationprefabricated buildings Huge tower blocks built in weeks under one roof, automated bridge-building behemoths, bricklaying robots... No it's not science ction. ese are all real solutions here and now doing business. Modular constructions are all around us. In fact we probably don't spot them precisely because they have become so usual. Modules are the new bricks and mortar in airport terminals and rail stations (Heathrow Air p or t and Birmingham New Street in the UK are just two examples). And they're built to last. ese assets have upwards of a 30-40 year life, lasting as long as they are designed for. Globally, we are seeing modular move into residential housing too. In a world where the global population increases by a billion every 12 years, the speed and high-volume capabilities of modular construction and 3D printing means they will emerge as leading solutions. 3D printing is now becoming the r u l e n o t t h e e x c e p t i o n f o r m a ny
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companies, and wider social take-up is booming. Prefabricated construction is the practice of assembling a variety of components of a structure at a manufacturing site and transporting those sub-assemblies to the location of the construction jobsite. Prefabricated construction is sometimes thought of as a low-end and mass produced mode of construction. In reality howe ver, it is quite t he opp osite. Prefabricated construction is becoming more common, improving in quality and has become available in a variety of budgets. Despite the perception of prefabrication, there are numerous bene ts to this type of construction. is article assesses the advantages that prefabricated construction presents for both businesses and customers. Eco-Friendly Modular construction is oen commended for energy efficiency and sustainable construction. Traditional
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construction methods require extra materials that lead to increased waste. However, since prefabricated subassemblies are constructed in a factory, extra materials can be recycled in-house. is is a considerable improvement over sending waste directly to a land ll from a traditional construction site. Also, the controlled environment of a factory allows for more accurate construction, tighter joints and better air ltration, which in turn allows for better wall insulation and an increase in energy efficiency. Financial Savings One of the greatest advantages of prefabricated construction would be nancial savings. Although the perception of c ustom-made pieces may s eem expensive, with prefabricated or modular construction, this is not the case. Modular construction targets all budgets and price points, creating an affordable option. Prefabrication manufacturers oen receive bulk discounts from material suppliers
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which then trickles down to the cost of a construction project. Modular construction also sidesteps the possibility of unreliable contractors and unproductive staff. Additionally, the reduction in construction time can signi cantly save on construction nancing costs. Flexibility Modular construction can be easily be disassembled and relocated to different sites. is signi cantly reduces the demand for raw materials, minimizes expended energy and decreases time overall. Also, modular construction allows for exibility in the design of the structure allowing for a limitless number of opportunities. Since prefabricated construction units can be used in different spaces, its neutral aesthetics is able to blend in with almost any building type. Consistent Quality Since prefabricated construction occurs in a controlled manufacturing environment and follows speci ed standards, the subassemblies of the structure will be built to a uniform quality. Construction site-built structures are dependent upon varying skill levels and the schedules of independent contractors. ese all contribute to the crasmanship and overall
q u a l i t y o f g i v e n s t r u c t u r e . Wi t h prefabrication, each sub-assembly is built by an experienced crew in a weatherresistant factory, with multiple quality checks throughout the entire process. Some components of the building are constructed using precise machine equipment to ensure conformity to building code. Reduced Site Disruption Since many components of a building are completed in the factor y, there is signi cantly less truck traffic, equipment and material suppliers around the nal c onst r u c t i on s ite. is l i m it s t he disruption of traditional jobsites that suffer from noise, pollution, waste and other common irritants. is streamlined approach to construction provides a far more efficient atmosphere for productivity, and eliminates unnecessary distractions and interference that are typical of construction sites. Shorter Construction Time Portable construction takes signi cantly less time to build than on-site c onst r u c t i on . In m any i nst an c e s , prefabrication takes less than half the time when compared to traditional
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construction. is is due to better upfront planning, elimination of on-site weather factors, subcontractor scheduling delays and quicker fabrication as multiple pieces can be constructed simultaneously. Shorter construction times allows construction companies to take on multiple projects at once, allowing businesses to grow rather than putting all their focus and resources on one or a few projects at a time. Safety Since sub-assemblies are created in a factory-controlled environment utilizing dry materials, there is less risk for problems associated with moisture, environmental hazards and dirt. is ensures that those on the construction site, as well as a project's eventual tenants are less likely to be exposed to weather-related health risks. Also, an indoor construction environment presents considerably fewer risks for accidents and other liabilities. ere are strict factory processes and procedures that protect the worker from on-the-job injury. At a construction site, although safety is of utmost importance, workers are subjected to weather-related conditions, changing ground conditions, wind and other crew members who are at the site.
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Mine automation clears giant hurdle In the coming years, automation will change underground mining beyond all recognition e days of pit ponies and caged canaries the stock in trade images of the mining industry until well into the twentieth century - are long gone. Since then, new technologies began and are continuing to transform the industry. From today's 'digital mine' that's rede ning approaches to analytics and dynamic scheduling to integrated automation and cloud-enabled mobility, mining companies are increasing productivity and reducing costs at an unprecedented rate. But one area that has eluded automation for years is the loading process of the underground LHD vehicles themselves. e challenge has always been how to create an automated system with the ability to effectively gauge the difference in size and con guration of rock piles as the loads are continually dispersed. Progress is also being stalled by underground conditions, which typically render camera technology ineffective by preventing the system from
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being able to 'see' the rock piles. Mining companies, however, continue to face some major challenges for sustainable growth. A rise in demand, from the developing world in particular, has made performance improvement and cost savings key challenges within the industry. It is apparent from several case studies that operations at all levels of the industry are exploring opportunities to increase efficienc y and improve s afet y and production via automation. Due to advances in automated tracking systems, control equipment, telemetry and robotics, improvement is expected in the precision and safety of mine machinery. Automation is a discipline involving many variables and equipment that includes instrumentation, sensors, nal-control-elements, control systems, networking, and communication. Bene ts of automation Decreased Process Variability One of the main ways to ensure a consistently good product is to rst ensure
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that you have a consistently good process in place for producing that product. Statistical process control, in idea developed in the 1920s and honed throughout the last century, holds that in a tightly controlled process with a set norm, it is easier to see variation from that norm and nd its attributable causes. Automation helps adhere operations to much stricter protocol. Higher Quality Product When you have a well-controlled method of manufacture, you have much more control over the outcome, and can therefore work steadily toward a higher product. It stands to reason that automated processes are far less likely to fall outside of acceptable norms than those controlled by people. Lower Operating Costs One of the bigger costs in the mining and geology industry is labor. is is both because it costs money to pay workers, and because money is lost to human
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inefficiency. Accenture explains that “if manual operator effectiveness is between 50 and 70 percent, the use of autonomous equipment could potentially raise that to the 90 percent range. is could result in equipment productivity increases of 20 to 40 percent.” ey further estimate that autonomy could reduce the number of op erators by 75 p ercent, and save companies an overall 80 percent in total labor-associated costs. Better Monitoring Automated technology, such as mine planning soware, can help companies accurately model a mine environment, including ventilation and water simulations, thereby predicting and monitoring dangerous situations to help avoid loss of life. Less Machinery Wear Automated machines and operation reduce the chances that machines will be used incorrectly, potentially prolonging the life span of machines and parts signi cantly. Furthermore, automated processes don't depend on human attention to detail or knowledge of operations in order to use machinery effectively and efficiently, nor do automated processes need to be “having a good day” in order to correctly follow
mine protocol, notice equipment failure, deal with malfunctions and otherwise protect machines. Increased Deposit Yield Deposit yield is a huge issue for mining companies, as it is their raison d'etre. Automated systems can assist by locating mine sites with small amounts of minerals, and they can dramatically increase the number of sites available to mining companies. Coal mining, for instance, is generally restricted to seams that are at least 1.3 meters across; any smaller and the challenges inherent in mining the seam outweigh the potential bene ts. Automated technologies, however, wouldn't have as much trouble with such small areas, potentially opening them up. Higher Environmental Responsibility Mine planning soware and automated processes in general can also help bolster environmental sustainability through modeling of the best ways to manage and reduce environmental impacts. By nding the best processes through simulation, organizations can then implement them without trial and error in the eld. Increased Safety Underground mining can be risky
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business, with noxious vapors, ammable gases, unstable materials, possible oods, res and collapses all threatening human lives. Automated technology helps through penetration of possible mine sites or dangerous areas by sending drones or robots to map passages and collect samples so that people don't have to. Robots can also help in emergencies, carrying food and supplies to trapped workers and even hauling them to safety. Overall Process Streamlining e mining process consists of many parts and numerous operators. Automation can help organize the big picture, integrate op erat ions, pre vent waste, re duce unnecessary expenditures, model the best outcomes before attempting them, reduce variables and generally enable streamlined mining processes. At this point, automation is here to stay. e question is not whether it will last, but what forms it will take and how it will impact the mining industry overall. What seems certain is that organizations that hurry to make use of automated technologies will increase their bottom line, nesse their overall process and gain an advantage over those who wait.
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