Modern Mining March 2020

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Australasia agency adds to SA chute expert’s global reach

enforce our message to the market that we, as the new AECI Mining Pillar, are equipped to provide the market with efficient mine-to- mineral solutions. “We had a lot of positive feedback from customers and the market at large, which demonstrates our impactful presence in the mining industry. The brand integration has been well received and we are excited about what this holds for the future.” He says some of the key discussions at the show included business development strategies, new market entry planning and ways to optimise existing operations and value-add. “By providing a combined solution to the market, we are optimising opportunities with our customers and growing our footprint globally. Through our combined effort, we are also increasing our impact on digitised mining by focusing on future technologies that will provide our customers with effi- cient processes and optimised outcomes,” he says.  involved in design, supply and construc- tion services of crushing, material handling, screening, stockpiling, reclaiming and grinding to the resources, mining and build- ing material industries. “With its wide range of customers and contacts in mining and engineering, Mincore is well placed to support us in promoting our bespoke transfer chute engi- neered solutions,” he says. “The company also has extensive experience of work- ing with our chutes at mine level, so have the necessary expertise relating to our products.” He highlights that Mincore has its own team of experienced materials handling design engineers, estimators and project managers, as well as a specialist Weba Chute Systems applications designer. This enhances the synergy between the two companies, placing the agency appoint- ment on an ideal footing for a successful long-term partnership. “As the world’s leading provider of cus- tom-engineered transfer point solutions, we are excited by the prospects of work- ing with a company which has the depth of expertise of Mincore,” he says. “We both recognise the value of bespoke solutions and have the same high level of engi- neering knowledge and experience that customers expect.” 

With its sights set on increased business in Australasia, Weba Chute Systems has concluded an agency agreement with Melbourne-based Mincore. The move marks another significant step in the South African OEM’s strategy of extending its global reach. Based in Germiston near Johannesburg, Weba Chute Systems boasts more than 4 500 transfer point systems successfully operating in countries across the world – with 211 of these in Australia.

“We opened our Australian office in Perth in 2011, focusing mainly on the western side of Australia and the iron ore market,” says Weba Chute Systems sales director Farouk Abrahams. “Due to the vast size of Australia – and the extent of its mining industry – Mincore will cover areas particularly in central and eastern Australia.” Abrahams says Mincore will also cover international markets such as Papua New Guinea (PNG) and South-East Asia. Mincore is an established engineering company

Weba Chute Systems offers a scientific approach to the dynamics of bulk handling at transfer points.

AECI Mining Pillar stands tall at Mining Indaba With a two-stand display at this year’s Investing in Africa Mining Indaba 2020, AECI Mining used the mining investment show to demonstrate how it can provide the mining industry with efficient mine-to-mineral solu- tions through a combined solution.

Mining Pillar, which was formed to find ways to harness the energy provided by AECI Mining Explosives (AEL Intelligent Blasting) and AECI Mining Chemicals (Senmin) as a means to optimise the mining value chain at large. Marketing and communications manager at AECI Mining, Michelle le Roux, says the new brand has rejuvenated the group’s position in the mining industry. “Our new brand in the market supports our strategy to position AECI Mining as the first choice when it comes to explosives and chemicals,” she says. AECI Mining Explosives MD Edwin Ludick says Mining Indaba offered AECI Mining a platform to engage key stakeholders from Africa. “Meetings with key decision makers and ministries afforded us the opportunity to form new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Our presence at the exhibit

The company’s brand launch was the main theme of its exhibit this year. The main message was the integration of the AECI

Edwin Ludick, MD for AEL Intelligent Blasting, congratulating his team on a successful Mining Indaba.

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