Two suspects were arrested in possession of explosives during an illegal mining disruptive operation led by the MMC for Public Safety Dr Mgcini Tshwaku …
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Dangerous GoodsMasksPersonal Protective EquipmentSilicosis / AsbestosTechnologyVentilationWorker Fitness
Ventilation in mines as an enabler and not a constraint
by netstedThe core business of mines is to extract ore safely in line with market demand and forecasts, stockpile levels, processing capacity, transport and hoisting …
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Dangerous GoodsElectricityEquipment / ToolsHeavy Equipment
ArmCoil and Schneider Electric have partnered to deliver SKID substations to a prominent mining group
by netstedArmCoil Afrika, a local manufacturer of medium voltage (MV) AC motors and transformers, and Schneider Electric have partnered on the provision of a skid …
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Dangerous GoodsElectricity
The mining sector is urgently seeking ways to overcome reliance on the power grid
by Johan JonckThe mining industry in South Africa is a significant contributor to the country’s economy, employing over 450,000 people and accounting for 7.5% of the …
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Dangerous GoodsElectricity
Transmission towers have collapsed on the N4 (TRAC) Highway after Simon Vermooten Road, Die Wilgers, Pretoria
by Johan JonckPro Med EMS responded to reports of a motor vehicle accident on the N4 highway. Upon arrival, paramedics found that multiple structures (Transmission Towers …
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Case StudyDangerous GoodsElectricityGeneral
SEIFSA loadshedding impact assessment on the metals and engineering sector
by Johan JonckThe energy crisis that is gripping South Africa presents the most significant risk and binding constraint to the economic prospects of the country. The …
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Dangerous GoodsElectricity
Variable speed drives – how to protect these vital operations components
by Johan JonckVariable speed drives (VSDs) form an integral part of mines today; it is an energy-optimised solution integrated into various mechanical components prevalent in today’s …
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Dangerous GoodsExplosives
Blasting is to be conducted near the Camperdown Overpass Bridge on the N3 on Tuesday, 14 March 2023 at 14h00
by Johan JonckRock outcrops found near the Camperdown Overpass Bridge will need to be removed through blasting for the construction of the stormwater system and pavement …
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Dangerous GoodsElectricity
Schneider Electric and 4Sight are set to implement a Value Chain Optimisation solution at a South African mine
by Johan JonckSchneider Electric and Alliance partner, 4Sight have seen their partnership go from strength to strength as the companies roll out various high-level projects that …
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Dangerous GoodsExplosives
The N4 will be closed from 10 am to 12pm on the 22nd of February near the Britz Plaza because of blasting at a nearby mine
by Johan JonckFor road users’ safety, the N4 will be closed tomorrow, 22 February, for 15 minutes between 10 am to 2 pm 2km before the …