Roots pumps from Pfeiffer Vacuum’s OktaLine are ideal for use in processes in potentially explosive environments or for evacuating explosive gases. Designed in accordance with the ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU1 and/or 1999/92/EC) with pressure surge resistance of PN 16, they meet the very highest explosion protection requirements. Zone entrainment of explosiveContinue Reading
Centerra Gold Inc. of Canada has invested more than $ 3 billion over nearly 30 years to turn the gold outlook in remote areas of Kyrgyzstan into a thriving gold mine. Then in May, the mine was taken over by the authorities of the former Soviet Republic. Kyrgyzstan secret policeContinue Reading
The innovative Stabilizer landfill gas (LFG) well cap, from Q.E.D. Environmental Systems, features a unique, patented support ring moulded directly into the cap that aligns and stabilizes the LFG wellhead and reduces leaks. The Stabilizer LFG well cap’s durable, heavy-walled polyethylene construction makes it ideal for any climate. The StabilizerContinue Reading
THE Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Mines and Mining Development has urged government to set up a mine safety fund that will be used to purchase rescue equipment in case of disaster. Committee chairperson Edmund Mkaratigwa (Shurugwi South) told Parliament on Wednesday that the fund must be set up by DecemberContinue Reading
In an ongoing bid to ensure that customers purchase and use only genuine SKF products, the global bearings and rotating technology solutions specialist is pleased to announce that a new updated version of the SKF ‘Authenticate App’ is now available. The SKF Group has always placed a strong emphasis onContinue Reading
A suspected leak of heavy metals from a mine in northern Angola is causing an “unprecedented environmental catastrophe”, affecting some 2 million people in Democratic Republic of Congo, researchers at Kinshasa University said on Friday. Analysis of satellite imagery and interviews indicate a reservoir used to store mining pollutants wasContinue Reading
Building on the revolutionary GHS VSD+ range of variable speed-driven oil-injected screw vacuum pumps, Atlas Copco has taken a leap ahead with the new GHS 1402-2002 VSD+ series. These series of pumps have a new design for better performance, optimal oil separation, a smaller footprint and an innovative new controllerContinue Reading
SmithCo mine trailers have been used in the mining industry for many years because of their superior stability, faster cycle times, and easier unloading capabilities. Today, SmithCo mine trailers are hauling gold ore, coal, iron ore, copper concentrate, and bauxite in locations across the globe. Mine Trailer Design Our mineContinue Reading
Outside Anglo American Platinum’s Tumela mine shaft about 25 workers, many still in the overalls and hard hats they wore on their shift, sit patiently waiting for their coronavirus vaccines while vervet monkeys scamper over the roofs of nearby steel storage containers. They then file into a room where theirContinue Reading
Celeros Flow Technology has injected new life into a heritage pump for a Canadian heavy oil recovery customer, enabling them to increase production. The pump – a Mather & Platt BB5 – was more than 40 years old and had been subject to numerous post-installation alterations. Heavy oil deposits areContinue Reading
