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Friday 6 October 2023

First Mining Drc-Zambia's biggest news from the week

Kagem partners with government to construct USD 2.5M Chapula Vocational Training Centre

On 27 September, Kagem Mining Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Zambia committing to fund the construction of the Chapula Vocational Training Centre in Lufwanyama, that will enable local people to acquire skills to improve their employability. The training centre is a pivotal project and, at an estimated cost of ZMW 52,750,000 (USD 2.5 million), demonstrates Kagem's commitment to supporting the regional and national economic development and helping create successful and independent communities in its area of operation.

Diesel Particulate Filtration Technology for Mobile Mining Equipment

Distributed, fitted, and Serviced by DEUTZ DIESELPOWER (DDP), the modular Sintered Metal Filter (SMF®) filtration system is specifically tailored for controlling Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM)emissions in diesel engines in mobile and stationary equipment. In mines where the SMF® CRT® filters have been fitted, they have achieved significant DPM reduction.

Opinion piece: Accelerating mining water conservation in South Africa through advanced treatment methods

Water plays a vital role not only in sustaining life, but also in various industries, ranging from agriculture and food production to mining and manufacturing. However, in specific parts of the world, water is rapidly becoming a scarce resource.

BME shares emulsion innovation at global explosives event

Omnia Group mining division company BME has been sharing its leading technical expertise at the 12th World Conference on Explosives and Blasting recently held in Dublin, Ireland.
Hosted by the European Federation of Explosives Engineers (EFEE), the high-powered three-day conference drew over 500 delegates globally from among explosives users, manufacturers, drilling equipment operators, researchers and professionals involved in mining and construction.

Pratley celebrates 75 years of unique products and ongoing innovation

Local manufacturer Pratley, a household name in adhesives, electrical products and other sectors, celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2023. "It is a remarkable and proud moment for the company, especially for a privately-owned family business. We are now well into the third generation at the helm. There are few companies worldwide that make this milestone," comments CEO Andrew Pratley.

WearCheck Space-fillers/ Technical Snippets: LUBE TIPS

In a circulating system, it is crucial to check the oil level before introducing antifoam agents to address a foaming problem. Foaming issues can be caused by oil levels that are both too high and too low. Insufficient oil could lead to the formation of a vortex inside the reservoir at the circulating pump's inlet, drawing in air.

Zimbabwe – Dubbed "the World's Next Lithium Valley" – to Speak at Critical Minerals Africa 2023

As Zimbabwe sets its sights on achieving a $12-billion mining industry by year-end, Pfungwa Kunaka, Permanent Secretary for Mines and Mining Development of Zimbabwe, will speak on the country's latest project commissionings in exploration, extraction and refining at the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2023 summit next month.

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