Mozambique’s extractive sector currently represents less than 4% of economic activity but has scope to grow considerably. With recent exploitation of vast coal reserves in Tete, discoveries in Niassa, and worldclass natural gas deposits in the Rovuma basin, the mining and natural resources sectors are poised for growth. In the period between 2010 and 2015,[…]
The use of wire mesh or safety netting can often limit the ability to capture detailed measurements of a rock surface resulting in poor or inaccurate information regarding the movement of the slope. SiteMonitor4D from 3D Laser Mapping “uses unique market-leading technology to combat this problem.” When steeply sloping rock faces break into fragments and[…]
Xylem Inc, the global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, has announced that it will conduct a live remote pump operation demonstration at the Bauma trade show in Munich in April. Xylem’s Godwin Primeguard Controller with Field Smart Technology enables a pump to be stopped, started and monitored via[…]
A new program of exploration has started in Botswana, first on licences in the Orapa area then in the Gope area. This work is a 50/50 joint venture between Botswana Diamonds (BOD) and Alrosa. The exploration is being led by a team from Alrosa, supported by an experienced BOD team. Geologists have begun sampling on[…]
Vimy Resources reports that China’s operating nuclear generating capacity will double over the next five years under the country’s latest Five-Year Plan. The plan also calls for the preparation for construction of inland nuclear power plants and work on a reprocessing plant to start by 2020. This material from Vimy was researched and written by[…]
In order to secure the fuel supply for the rotary kilns used for the production of quicklime in the Flandersbach plant, Rheinkalk has commissioned Silobau Thorwesten with the construction of a new silo installation. The large-capacity silo will be put into operation according to schedule, after a planning and construction period of roughly one year.[…]
Kawasaki Precision Machinery says it is helping manufacturers improve efficiency and cost savings, with the launch of a new range of pumps, motors and control valves. “The new products build on the company’s 20 plus years’ experience in hydraulic systems for excavators and signify its move to a total systems supplier for all types of[…]
Russian miners are investing in ways to mine safer and more productively. Immersive Technologies, the global leader in mining equipment simulators, has seen an uptake of its result driven equipment simulator training in the region. Simulator training allows operators to be shown and assessed without the need to borrow machines from production. This allows new[…]
Decmil Group has acquired the business assets of Scope Australia. Scope Australia specialises in the delivery of study, project management, engineering and design consultancy services to a range of industry sectors including mining, resources, government and construction. Decmil intends to use Scope Australia to expand its business by entering the EPC market and to deliver[…]
Outdoor enclosure specialist Intertec has launched a new range of explosion proof cabinets to protect field instrumentation operating in hazardous areas. Available in a diverse range of standard sizes, as well as in custom shapes up to walk-in shelter size, the cabinets are certified for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas. They[…]