Modern Mining March 2022

Tharisa Minerals has partnered with Liebherr to operationally test two T 236 mining trucks and one 72t PR 776 dozer as part of Tharisa’s ESG initiative to reduce its carbon footprint. The state-of-the-art mining machines, which boast more efficient engines and fuel systems, arrived on site and have begun operation as part of the production fleet under the supervision of Tharisa’s mining team and Liebherr Mining Africa, the company said. The long-term, real-life tests aim to ensure the trucks reduce diesel consumption and costs while testing the machines’ ability to deliver a minimised environmental footprint and still deliver on production metrics, which are in line with Tharisa’s drive for a more sustainable mining environment. Tebogo Matsimela, head of ESG at Tharisa, commented: “Our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint by 30% by 2030 and becoming net carbon neutral by 2050 is in action and includes using efficient technology. When we announced our targets, we already had an action plan in place and the intention to meet, if not exceed, our 2030 target. Liebherr has been a partner to Tharisa, and like all our other partners, we constantly challenge them to Tharisa partners with Liebherr

Liebherr Mining advances Zero Emission Programme.

come up with innovative, cost-saving and environmentally friendly solutions that ensure our materials, which themselves are necessary for a more sustainable world, are produced in a sustainable manner.” 

Tectra Automation appoints new GM Tectra Automation recently appointed Paul Springorum to the role of general manager. Springorum brings with him a wealth of leadership experience and vast industry knowledge to his new role, the company said.

Springorum’s career began in 1996 when he was appointed as a sales representative at GEC Alsthom. He has since climbed the management ranks at lead- ing global companies, including: Group Schneider, Shaw Controls of the Zest Electric Group and Schneider Electric SA. For the past four years, Springorum has served as the MD of Knorr-Bremse SA, where he was responsible for the company’s strategic development, including BBBEE level improvement, share- holding structure, localisation and process improvement. Tectra Automation is a Bosch Rexroth South Africa company. 

Liebherr is a partner to Tharisa Minerals.

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