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PRASA passenger numbers reach 40-million a year, up 167% – Emeran

Published: 28 Jun 24

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is “making steady and significant progress in getting passenger trains back on track”, with the urban rail service carrying about 40-million passengers in 2023/24 on 31 of the 40 PRASA rail corridors now operational, says CEO Hishaam Emeran. Emeran says passenger numbers have climbed by almost 25-million from a year ago.

Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane (left) and VP Paul Dunne.

South Africa will be well represented at Shanghai Platinum Week, Minerals Council assures

Published: 28 Jun 24

South Africa will be well represented at the upcoming Shanghai Platinum Week 2024, which takes place from July 8 to 11, Minerals Council South Africa VP Paul Dunne has highlighted. This major event will occur amid the growth in demand for platinum group metals (PGM) applications in China being extremely high, which makes detailed access to the Chinese market hugely advantageous for South Africa.

Dealmakers optimistic on global M&A prospects despite sluggish growth

Published: 28 Jun 24

Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity grew at a sluggish pace in the second quarter, yet many dealmakers are upbeat, forecasting transactions will pick up in the second half of 2024. Stubbornly high interest rates, a hostile regulatory environment and a frothy stock market that has made valuations pricey weighed on dealmaking in the last three months.

The future of Operation Vulindlela

Published: 28 Jun 24

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the issues tackled during Phase 1 of Operation Vulindlela and the successes achieved thus far; the likelihood of Operation Vulindlela continuing as programme of action under the new government of national unity; and what could be on the agenda during Phase 2.

HFCV, SA's socioeconomic wellbeing, Western mining industry make headlines

Published: 28 Jun 24

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the initiative that will boost platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles; the role of mining in South Africa’s socioeconomic wellbeing; and the the business model of the Western mining industry needing new power.

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The Spar Group targets water-saving measures

Published: 28 Jun 24

The Spar Group has been steadily implementing proactive water-saving measures within its logistics operations amid the increasing threat of water insecurity across South Africa. Potential water insecurity poses a significant threat to the integrity of retail supply chains across South Africa, as disruptions to water supply and water quality can lead to significant operational and financial risks to the South African economy, said The Spar Group national logistics executive Solly Engelbrecht.

A large yellow 410 P-Tier Articulated Dump Truck with a man wearing PPE driving it

Dump truck redesigned to improve surface mining

Published: 28 Jun 24

Last month, heavy equipment manufacturer John Deere announced that it has redesigned its 410 P-Tier Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) with upgrades to its design and productivity performance, following requests by its earthmoving clients through a discussion with customer groups. The 410 P-Tier ADT now incorporates a redesigned and wider dump body that enhances material retention, lowers the loading height, and shifts the centre of gravity downward. These improvements significantly boost cycle times in quarry and aggregate mining applications.

A 20 B50E articulated dump truck manufactured in South Africa by Bell Equipment being loaded by a Kobelco SK850LC-8 excavator

Emerald miner invests in SA-made dump trucks

Published: 28 Jun 24

Emerald producer Grizzly Mining has invested in 20 B50E articulated dump trucks (ADTs), manufactured by South African mining and construction equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment, for its operation that is located 48 km south-west of Kitwe, in Zambia. The Bell B50E 45 t ADTs will reduce mining costs by optimising economies of scale and consequently ramping up the mine’s production capabilities.

EFFICIENCY BOOST The Xcentric ripper is a hydraulic attachment on an excavator that employs percussion to break or rip through hard material at a rate that is 80% more effective than a standard vibration-activated attachment or hydraulic hammer

Percussion excavation as blasting alternative

Published: 28 Jun 24

Opencast mining, bulk materials handling, and drilling and blasting service provider Zizwe Opencast Mining’s fleet of hydraulic ripper excavator attachments from systems developer Xcentric enables clients to mine in socially sensitive areas, such as near communities, where drilling and blasting are not feasible. The Xcentric ripper is a hydraulic attachment on an excavator that employs percussion to break or rip through hard material at a rate that is 80% more effective than a standard vibration-activated attachment or hydraulic hammer.

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Pumps maker targets diamond processing

Published: 28 Jun 24

As the diamond mining industry faces challenges such as resource depletion, increasing operational costs and competition from synthetically made diamonds, heavy-duty centrifugal slurry pump manufacturer Schurco Slurry is expanding its product range to include comprehensive dewatering pump solutions, designed to meet a wide spectrum of applications in the mining sector. “The future of diamond mining will depend on how well the industry can adapt to new challenges and opportunities,” says Schurco pump applications and project manager Marc Young, noting that Schurco Slurry, in particular, is supporting this adaptation through continuous innovation and by providing high-quality products for customers.