Features
In-depth features exploring critical mining topics—from sustainability and community impact to evolving strategies in the industry.
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Green taxes increase the need for load-balanced, smarter steam says AES
Whether it is the South African government’s recently signed carbon tax legislation, or the advent of ‘green’ import taxes imposed…
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Conserving water part of De Beers responsible stewardship
De Beers’ mining operations have long pursued water conservation as a critical priority, one that also finds expression in the…
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Subsea & Topside Corrosion Solutions for a Fluctuating Offshore Market
The oil and gas market can change at any moment. Unfortunately, infrastructure development takes so long that a good market…
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Repair of critical infrastructure presents a good case for a large-scale industrialization program
By Tafadzwa Chibanguza; Chief Operations Officer of the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa Fresh off the Infrastructure…
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Cutting costs or cutting corners? The true price of poor maintenance in mining operations
General maintenance service providers often overlook the intricate engineering design of specialized on-mine equipment, leading to significant long term costs…
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Industry and educational institutions must work together to improve youth employability
By Zizile Lushaba, Human Capital and Skills Development Executive – Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa South Africa…
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Rubber linings resist coarse particle abrasion in pumps
Weir has found that its customers dealing with large particle abrasion in their pumps can save significantly on components and…
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Economic importance of engaging civil engineering companies and contractors registered with BCCEI
When it comes to infrastructure and civil engineering projects, the importance of selecting companies registered with the Bargaining Council for…
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Ensuring a quality legacy for South African steel – SAISC invests in quality, skills and sustainability
While the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) is closely monitoring seismic changes happening upstream, it has taken a…
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There’s no secret to achieving equipment reliability – it’s premium after-market service delivered by professionals
Plant optimisation and ultimately, business profitability, are dependent on high machine and equipment performance, reliability and availability which are, in…
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