Modern Mining August 2023

the evolution of the modern mining industry

on safety combined with environmental priorities, and we support this trend through the supply of inherently safe dry-type transformers,” says David Claassen, Managing Director of Trafo Power Solutions. “Further, the vision of a low carbon future demands the ramp up in production of a range of battery minerals with considerable pressure to bring projects on stream rapidly. We support this imperative through our short lead times for modular substations and other products, helping to acceler ate the pace from concept stage to operation of new mines and expansion projects.” “With safety being an imperative, our pumps are designed with built-in safety features such as robust construction, reliable sealing systems, and protec tive mechanisms. Apart from ensuring our products meet industry standards and safety regulations, we

Director Sales and Marketing at Pilot Crushtec. “We understand our clients and know the pressures they’re under to produce and, as partners, we have a responsibility to ensure that our services and parts are readily available to assist in limiting downtime.” Commenting on the drive from mines to reduce carbon emissions, Marais says that Metso’s latest range of mobile crushers are hybrid/dual power machines designed to embrace energy innovations and reduce emissions. “Several of these units are already operational in the field, powered by green energy sources, and there is a consistent theme of lowering diesel consumption and reducing waste across our new product range, which features LED lights to cut fuel use and direct drive on mobile crushers for further consumption reduction.” “An important evolution is the increased focus

Above: Trafo Power Solutions supplied three specialised dry type transformers to a gold mine. Left: The Lokotrack ® LT120E™ mobile jaw crusher, from Pilot Crushtec, is a hybrid crushing plant with e-Power which can be operated by plugging into an external network or by the 420 kVA onboard diesel generator.

Zest WEG handling the logistics to remote mining sites in Africa.

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