Modern Mining April 2024

is always there to back up its promises and assist customers in achieving new goals, he says. “As sustainability has become a core principle for mining, we actively support customers with quality parts that allow reduced energy consump tion and lower carbon emissions,” says Koorts. “We also contribute to reducing customers’ Scope 3 emissions, through our own sustainabil ity initiatives. These include solar power on our facilities and optimising our foundries to become less energy intensive.” Weir Minerals’ approach to its spare parts sup ply also supports other vital aspects of today’s mining industry such as social impact and gov ernance. Security of parts supply is essential for mines to optimise uptime, so the company has built extensive in-country presence around Africa. “Our global geographic footprint leverages our contribution to the local economy, where our entities will include local stakeholders among our directors, management and staff – developing skills, uplifting communities and conducting ourselves as a good corporate citizen,” he says. “As a leading industry player, the group also operates at the high est level of governance, which gives mines peace of mind in relation to their supply chain.” Koorts reiterates that Weir Minerals’ partnership with customers focuses on achieving the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) of pumping solutions – and

Above: Weir Minerals offers condition monitoring to streamline operations and avoid unplanned downtime. Above left: Weir Minerals invests heavily in ongoing engineering to offer customers better results. Left: Weir Minerals is continually optimising manufacturing processes to reduce energy and lower carbon emissions.

stresses the role of OEM parts in this equation. The company works with mines to achieve strategic min ing production goals, and this demands streamlined operation to meet production targets. “On the strength of the quality design and manu facture of our parts, enhanced by our research and development, we can confidently support customers to achieve predicted results,” he says. “This is cen tral to our long-term commitment to the sector, and allows us to offer the support customers expect – often at no additional cost.” 

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