Technology & Innovation - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

BEKA Schréder (Pty) Ltd is excited to announce the launch of their new LED lowbay, the LEDTEC! 1

This new LEDTEC forms part of their broader LEDTEC Range, which incorporates the LEDTEC R (recessed version) and the LEDTEC S (surface mount version). It can be surface mounted with optional lugs for centre beam mounting or via mounting holes to mount directly to the canopy. It boasts an optional integrated 1-hour battery back-up and an optional integrated movement and daylight sensor for additional energy savings. The luminaire has been designed in such a way that the control gear and optional emergency control gear are easily accessible for ease of… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Equipment & Technology Mining Supply Tenders Technology & Innovation

Request for EOI – Feasibility Study into setting a Synthetic Gypsum Plant

July 17, 2022July 17, 2022 arnbethnic

TERMS OF REFERENCE: TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY INTO SETTING UP A SYNTHETIC GYPSUM PLANT. 1.0 BACKGROUND ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) intends to pursue the manufacturing of synthetic gypsum as part of its commodity diversification and value addition strategy. As such, the Feasibility Study (FS) of setting up the proposed Synthetic Gypsum Manufacturing Plant within Zambia. The proposed Synthetic Gypsum Manufacturing Plant should be able to make use of the key inputs (limestone and sulphuric acid) that are readily available from the local sources in its operations. It is… Read More Here

International Mining technology Technology & Innovation

Blasting science takes another digital step

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 arnbethnic

To achieve optimal blasting results for mining efficiency, mines need real-time data from their blasting blocks; BME’s new generation XPLOLOG™ does just that – and is being put to work at a large opencast mine in South Africa’s Northern Cape province. “The digital revolution is giving mines valuable steppingstones toward progressively smarter mining,” said BME Product Manager (Software Development) Christiaan Liebenberg. “As blasting is an early-stage activity in the mining cycle, it can impact significantly on the efficiency of subsequent stages. Mines are looking to fast-evolving blasting technology to do… Read More Here

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Ex Classified Lighting Solution for AlcoNCP – BEKA Schréder

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 arnbethnic

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED lighting solution for AlcoNCP in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This new lighting installation needed to comply to Zone specifications whilst providing a highly reliable and energy-efficient lighting solution. AlcoNCP is a leading producer of high-quality fermentation alcohol for the South African and international beverage, cosmetic and pharmaceutical markets. Their product offering – fermented from sustainable locally grown maize – includes a range of neutral ethanol products and Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) – a protein-rich livestock feed, which is the by-product of their bioethanol production.… Read More Here