Avoiding common and costly operating errors
Part of increasing profits and cutting down costs within a company is ensuring daily checks and adhering to the service schedules of the equipment and
The lube kitchen: Friction modifiers (Part 11)
By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck One of the most important features of a lubricant is the reduction of friction between two surfaces. Besides the
AssetCare to provide end-to-end lifecycle support to mining houses
The newly introduced AssetCare by Glencore Technology is set to evolve its aftermarket offering, focusing on delivering expanded end-to-end lifecycle support for clients worldwide.
Bovim: 2025 exposed the fragility of tailings governance
Alastair Bovim, CEO and co-founder of South Africa-based environmental intelligence company, Insight Terra, reflects on the lessons learned in 2025 for tailings management and outlines
Hammerless screening media to improve safety
The new range of hammerless screening media attachment systems intends to address hand and finger injuries in mining. Developed by Multotec, the system lessens the
The lube kitchen: Your oil’s armour against rust (Part 10)
By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Fighting against rust in lubrication systems is an age-old battle. This edition of WearCheck’s Lube Kitchen Series highlights the
Celebrating 25 years of operations in Africa
Celebrating 25 years of operations in Nigeria, Schneider Electric’s Cluster president for English-speaking Africa, Canninah Dladla, says this milestone reflects the company’s “driven mission” to
The importance of regular maintenance for lifting equipment
Alistair Bennett, managing director at SkyJacks, explains that regular maintenance is essential in the lifting equipment industry – it shouldn’t be a box-ticking exercise, but
Public and private sectors urged to accelerate use of zinc
South Africa’s public and private sectors are being urged to speed up the use of zinc-based corrosion protection technologies to address crumbling infrastructure. According to