Technology
Earth-moving Equipment HPE Africa launches -9 Series of Hyundai wheel loaders to SA market
High Power Equipment Africa – the sole distributor of Hyundai earth-moving equipment in southern Africa – in February officially launched its range of new and improved Hyundai -9 Series wheel loaders
14 May 2013
Offshore drilling Watertight deepsea Metro 1 drilling rig upgrade and repair
There are multiple logistical challenges associated with mobilising a drilling rig maintenance crew to an offshore location. The ability to meet and overcome these challenges is paramount.
08 May 2013
Heavy Duty Atval delivers its largest-ever pinch valves to AngloGold Ashanti
South African pinch valve and knife gate valve manufacturer Atval has successfully manufactured and delivered three 800 mm pinch valves for AngloGold Ashanti.
08 May 2013
Fluid Couplings Raising the productivity of High-Powered Belt Conveyors
Developed especially for the drives on open-pit mining belt conveyors, the latest fluid coupling technology from Voith provides many benefits.
31 Mar 2013
Acid mine drainage Key find to reduce harmful impacts
A newly developed membrane used to separate waste from water could become key in the treatment of pollutants ranging from acid mine drainage to oil-containing wastewater
25 Mar 2013
Shale gas comes under microscope Recommended practice for entire life cycle of shale gas extraction
Industry watchdog, Det Norske Veritas, has launched a recommended practice for the entire life cycle of shale gas extraction, based on risk management principles and industry best practices
15 Mar 2013 - D.
Heavy-duty trucks Landmark dump trucks confidence builder for China's equipment manufacturing
Xiangdian Heavy Equipment Co. Ltd is the first dump truck manufacturer in China to sell its independently designed and manufactured equipment
15 Mar 2013
Online auctions Demand for online mining auctions heightens
With another online auction date being set for an Anglo Platinum and Diesel Power mine clearance, it appears that mining houses are buying into, and benefiting, from online asset disposals
20 Feb 2013
Environment Shell confident about fracking future as government investigates technology
Shell confident that government is gaining a better understanding of the technology behind fracking and the advantages it can offer industry.
09 Jul 2012 - J. F.
Technology  
Cloud computing is changing the nature of information technology (IT) in the mining industry because it is fast, user-friendly and cheap.
09 Jul 2012
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