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PUBLISHER MDM E.S.C Magazine T/A Mining Developments Francois Schindehutte accepting GRT IAS 2017 awards Magazine Mall of Africa-Atterbury SOUTH AFRICA OFFICE Property Development Tel: +27 11 027 9009 Fax: +27 86 601 9195 JamesMcGillivray62, 2nd Avenue, Houghton. P.O. Box 92744, Norwood, 2117 South Africa UGANDA OFFICE Plot no.768, Entebbe road, Kawuku, Kampala Tel : +256 75 510 1313, Uganda. Email: info@miningdevelopments magazine.com Website: www.miningdevelopments magazine.com ContributionsThe editors welcome news items, press releases, articles and photographs relating to the Mining Industry. These will beconsidered and, if accepted,published. No responsibility will be accepted should contributions be lost, damaged or incorrectly printed. © All rights reserved AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 3

MDMAFRICA'S FUTURE ASINDUSTRIAL POWERHOUSEDEPENDS ON ELECTRICITYSUPPLY APR Energy is the 22 May 2017: The International countries have expanded rapidly. world's leading Monetary Fund has predicted that But Africa is not industrializing to provider of fast- the African continent is expected to its full potential. Between 2000 and become the world’s second-fastest 2015, its manufacturing value grewtrack mobile turbine growing economy by 2020. With at 2.5 percent a year, which is on a power. Our fast, vast natural resources and short par with the world average and flexible and full- shipping lanes to the Americas, ahead of the pace in Latin America, service power Europe and Asia, Africa has the but far behind the rate of growth solutions provide clear potential to become an observed in Asia, where customers with industrial powerhouse. This manufacturing value added grew at rapid access to growth, however, is contingent 7.4 percent a year,” the report reliable electricity upon substantial infrastructure says. when and where investments. Unfortunately, Toumayan says, they need it, for as This is according to Eric Toumayan, addressing Africa’s power gap willlong as they need it. Managing Director of Government take years and significant capitalCombining state-of- Affairs for global fast-track power investments to bring permanentthe-art, fuel-efficient provider APR Energy, who says generation online. “Over 600 that installing a reliable supply of million people still lack access to technology with electricity across the continent is power, which severely limits the industry-leading paramount. Speaking at a recent potential of the continent’s labour African energy conference, force.” expertise, our Toumayan stated that an scalable turnkey insufficient and intermittent power “The problem is not restricted to supply would likely deter areas without access to their plants help run investment in African projects. national power grids. Consistent,cities, countries and reliable power supply has been a He points to statistics from a problem in Zambia, Zimbabwe, industries around McKinsey Global Institute report, DRC and other countries that are the world, in both Lions on the Move 2, which highly reliant on hydroelectricity. indicates that the continent stands Moreover, across much of Africa, developed and to nearly double its manufacturing ageing transmission lines aredeveloping markets. output from $500 billion at present prone to failure. Regardless of the to $930 billion in 2025. cause, unreliable power adversely 4 impacts the production and “As African economies have grown profitability of mining operations and diversified over the past two and other energy-intensive decades, the continent has industries, and it acts as a experienced a steady increase in deterrent to future investment,” he its manufacturing output. The states. industrial sectors in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and a few other AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDMDespite the time and capital the facility was completed,” “On a continentrequired to develop permanent Toumayan says. where time andpower infrastructure, Toumayan capital are bothsays there is a generation The oil-and-gas industry is another daunting barriers totechnology that can support energy-intensive sector that could closing the massiveindustrial development immediately: benefit from mobile fast-track energy supply gap,mobile fast-track power. “During the power. “With global oil prices fast-track mobilepast decade, APR Energy has continuing to show very slow power is going toinstalled and operated power plants growth, oil-producing economies be vital. With it,in 11 African countries, ranging in such as Algeria, Angola, Nigeria, Africa could begin tosize from 5MW to 450MW. Each and Sudan are looking for ways to realise its potentialproject was customized to local make exploration and development as the world's nextconditions and customer more efficient and cost effective, industrialrequirements, and they were especially in remote locations that powerhouse inproducing power in weeks rather lack installed power. At the same weeks rather thanthan year. Based on our experience time, natural gas discoveries in a years,” Toumayanin Africa and the rest of the world, number of African countries are concludes.we believe that fast-track power creating a need to ramp up energycould play a significant role in production for planned gas-to-helping industry and manufacturing power projects,” Toumayan explains.across the continent reach its fullpotential sooner than later.” “Mobile gas turbines and high- speed reciprocating engines are anHe explains that mobile fast-track ideal source of onsite power topower is ideal for fledgling support remote hydrocarbonindustrial operations that have been exploration and developmentput on hold awaiting access to the activities. In addition to providingpower grid. “As a distributed power electricity in just 30-90 days, fast-source, mobile turbines and high- track power is treated as a monthlyspeed reciprocating engines can be operating expense compared withinstalled onsite within weeks, even the large, long-term capitalin the most remote locations, investment required for aproviding baseload power or serving permanent plant. Mobile fast-trackas a hybrid supplement to solar power also is scalable, allowingpanels and wind turbines.” generating capacity to grow as exploration activities transition toAPR Energy’s mobile gas turbine production. Finally, these machinesproject for a large-scale can utilize the hydrocarbons beingpolyethylene plant in Egypt is a produced, including gas thatprime example of how industrial otherwise would be flared into thedevelopment can move forward even atmosphere,” he says.without access to permanent power.“During the early planning stages of APR Energy is the world’s leadingits large-scale polyethylene plant, provider of fast-track mobile turbinethe Egyptian Ethylene and power. The company’s fast, flexibleDerivatives Company considered and full-service power solutionsprocuring electrical power from a provide customers with rapid accessnearby refinery. That plan, however, to reliable electricity when andwas scrapped at a late stage of where they need it, for as long asproject development, putting they need it. Combining state-of-ETHYDCO at risk of having a the-art, fuel-efficient technologycompleted chemical facility without with industry-leading expertise, APRa supporting power plant or Energy’s scalable turnkey plantsconnection to the grid. We were able help run cities, countries andto transport, install and commission industries around the world, in boththree mobile gas turbines in less developed and developing markets.than 90 days, enabling ETHYDCO tostart production more than a yearbefore a permanent power plant for AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 5

MDMCORE TRAYS Unassembled Core Geological Exploration is the environments, most Plastic Core Trays have all the process of meticulously searching Trays are manufactured from the features of the for and analyzing potential areas highest UV-stabilized where useful or precious minerals, polypropylene available, makingassembled units and metals, and other resources can them exceptionally durable and suppliers usually be mined or otherwise extracted long-lasting. Plastic, injection from the earth. Mining companies molded polypropylene core trays supply everything may conduct mineral exploration are manufactured in highly visible required, including projects, akin to highly advanced white plastic, with the highest level tray bodies, stop- prospecting, to learn more about of UV protection. Stackable traysends, rivets, optional potential sites for new mines. are available in B, N, H and P sizes Geologists or engineers with with 1000mm x 385mm stacking lugs, geosciences backgrounds are dimensions. Plastic box Core Tray assembly often an important part of the are also manufactured from mineral exploration and injection molded polypropylene to instructions and prospecting process. The sites ensure it is corrosion proof and rivet guns if used in Geological exploration can cannot cross contaminate the serve as an excellent source of info stored ore, even those ores that requested. All for geology students who are are highly acidic or highly alkaline, necessary rivet pursuing an interest in mining and or in high levels of humidity. holes in our tray mineral exploration. An expansivebodies are predrilled range of mining and geology topics Plastic Core Trays are mainly to simplify the are covered by these sites, and designed to be stored in stacks on they are not listed in any kind of pallets or similar hard stand assembly. ranking order, since all of them areas. Each tray is equipped with Unassembled Core offer top-notch information in their interlocking lugs at each corner Trays are packed in particular area of expertise. To that mate with the tray above, ensure efficiency, Geologists use ensuring stable stacking. The cartons to ensure various tools to assist them in stacks of trays are readily strapped they arrive on-site collection of samples for research for transport. Core Tray lids are purposes. One of the most designed to fit perfectly to prevent undamaged and commonly used tools are the the core samples from beingready for immediate Plastic and Metal Core Trays. Core contaminated while keeping them Trays are designed for the mining safe and dry. Most Core Tray lids assembly and use. and exploration industry to store are made from long lasting zinc/al, and transport core samples. with return folded edges for Usually supplied in Plastic or increased strength and to reduce Metal they are also stackable and cut injuries. Core Tray Markers are come in a range of sizes. available and do not reduce the space available for core storage, Plastic Core Trays while the flat top provides a broad area for writing. Made from Constructed from high-quality, injection molded, UV stabilized UV-stabilized polypropylene and polypropylene plastic, these core reinforced with ribs, the trays are trays are totally corrosion proof non-corrosive, non-magnetic and which means that no corrosion or chemically inert. Other features cross-contamination of stored ore include a ruler for core sample is found. There is no magnetic measuring, no sharp edges, interference with core evaluation, molded handles and interlocking they boast excellent longevity and design for secure stacking. Ideally durability, provide increased suited to the most ruthless and safety; no cuts or handling burns harsh of exploration drilling 6 AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDMand are recyclable. Those made They are available in assembled orfrom virgin white plastic are clearly unassembled for easy transport.visible at night and underground, They come with safety edges toare easy to write on and the virgin prevent cut injuries. They haveplastics consistently deliver the drainage slots to allow for externalhighest degree of UV protection. drainage to prevent cross-Core tray lids are designed to allow contamination of core samples,for stacking, provide a perfect fit are generally strong and attractivewhich prevents contamination and chamfered ends and all trays cankeeps vermin and insects out. They hold one full meter of core perare made from long lasting zinc or flute. They have detachablealuminium, keep cores safe and handles for safe and easy handlingdry and return folded edges add and feature optional lugs thatstrength and reduce cut injuries. allow safe and easy stacking for storage and transportation. TheseMetal or Steel Core Trays trays can be supplied either fully assembled or in broken down formConstructed from high-grade for assembly on-site. ShippingZincalume steel, these tough, unassembled trays deliversdurable trays are extremely significant freight cost savings withcorrosion resistant, offering a the ability to fit almost double thelifetime of up to four times that of number of units into a container. Itordinary galvanized steel. Other also means that the localfeatures include deep profiles and community can participateraised walls to ensure core gainfully in your exploration projectsamples are held securely, by assembling the core trays on-optimally placed drainage ports, site. This can be particularlymultiple handle options, important in gaining communityconvenient labels and interlocking support for projects in developingdesign for safe, stable stacking. economies.Metal Core Trays are mainlymanufactured from high qualityzinc or aluminium and aredesigned for a long useable life. AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 7

MDMThe Wirtgen Group to joinwith Deere & Company Media contact: WINDHAGEN, Germany (June 19, said, “The Wirtgen Group's superb Boitumelo Mogano 2017) – The Wirtgen Group announced reputation, strong customer MoonDawn Media that it has signed a definitive relationships and demonstrated & Communications agreement with Deere & Company to financial performance are attractive as Cell: +27 (0)76 733 have Deere acquire the Wirtgen Group, Deere expands its reach in a privately-held international company construction equipment to more 2615 headquartered in Windhagen that is customers, markets and Email: the leading manufacturer worldwide in geographies.”boitumelo@moonda the road construction industry. wnmedia.co.za Max Guinn, president of Deere's Web: Stefan Wirtgen, managing partner at construction and forestry division,w w w.moondawnme Wirtgen, said, “The Wirtgen Group has said, “The Wirtgen Group strengthens dia.co.za a legacy of technology and innovation Deere's strong position in the with market-leading products and a construction equipment industry, WIRGEN SOUTH strong focus on the customer. As we enhances our ability to serve AFRICA looked to the future, we specifically customers across the globe and chose Deere as the buyer because of improves Deere's competitive position Waylon Kukard our long-held respect for the through the addition of market-leading Sales Manager organization and our full confidence products.” Wirtgen South that Deere is dedicated to the ongoing Africa success of the Wirtgen Group and our Guinn said spending on road employees worldwide.” construction and transportation Cell: 0829291449 projects has grown at a faster rate E-mail: Jürgen Wirtgen, managing partner at than the overall construction industry Wirtgen, added, “Our company's and tends to be less cyclical. He addedwaylon.kukard@wir strength and success comes from there is recognition globally that tgen-group.com dedicated employees, who are focused infrastructure improvements must be Web: on helping customers succeed in the a priority and roads and highways are road construction industry. We believe among the most critical in need ofht tp://w w w.wir tgen- this transaction allows the company to repair and replacement.group.com/southafri be successful well into the future – independent of our family ownership.” The transaction is subject to ca/en/ regulatory approval in several Deere plans to maintain the Wirtgen jurisdictions. The companies said they 8 Group's existing brands, management, expect to close on the transaction in manufacturing footprint, employees, the fourth quarter of the 2017 calendar and distribution network. The year. combined business is expected to benefit from sharing best practices in The Wirtgen Group (www.wirtgen- distribution, manufacturing and group.com) is an internationally technology as well as in scale and operating group of companies in the efficiency of operations. construction machinery sector incorporating the traditional product The Wirtgen Group has five premium brands: Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, brands with market-leading positions Kleemann and Benninghoven. As across the entire road construction technological leader, the Wirtgen segment spanning processing, mixing, Group offers its customers mobile paving, compaction and rehabilitation. machine solutions for road The Wirtgen Group has more than construction and road rehabilitation, 8,000 employees and sells products in plants for mining and processing more than 100 countries. minerals or recycling material and for the production of asphalt. Samuel R. Allen, Deere & Company chairman and chief executive officer, AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDMLafarge South Africa CEOKen MacLean to leave theLafargeHolcim GroupToday, Ken MacLean tendered his She joined the company in 2004 CONTACTSresignation as CEO of Lafarge and has previously held leadership For furtherSouth Africa, effective 30 June roles, including both Commercial information, please2017. He will be pursuing other Manager and Acting Managing contact:interests outside of the Group. Director for Ash Resources (a Nompilo MorafoMacLean assumed the role of CEO subsidiary of Lafarge Industries (Ms.)three years ago and has had a 30- South Africa) in 2013. Theron then Email:year career with the proceeded to serve as Country nompilo.morafo@lafLafargeHolcim Group. Marketing Manager, prior to being argeholcim.com appointed General Manager for Tel: +2711 657 1109MacLean has been instrumental Readymix in 2015.in driving and leading thecommercial transformation of the About Lafarge South Africacompany, particularly focusing onLafarge's route-to-market Lafarge South Africa, a member ofstrategy and the Health and Safety the LafargeHolcim group,programme. The company wishes manufactures and suppliesto express its gratitude to cement, aggregates, readymixedMacLean for his commitment and concrete, and fly ash through itsfor his invaluable contribution in various business units. It focusesdriving the Group's strategy on providing solutions to help thelocally. sustainable development of better cities that benefit the country'sWe are pleased to announce that people. Through having a strongAlta Theron, currently General presence in all of its businessManager of Readymix, will act as lines, it is in a unique position tointerim CEO South Africa, effective contribute to urban construction,22 June 2017. Theron has while also helping to build betterextensive experience within the cities, rural towns and villages.industry and Lafarge South Africa. For further information, visit our website on: www.lafarge.co.za AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 9

MDMNEW SENIORAPPOINTMENT FORINNOVATIVE SOLUTIONSGROUPInnovative Solutions The business was acquired in 2016 intend to make sure it becomes a Group has in response to Innovative Staffing successful subsidiary of the Solutions', the biggest subsidiary of Innovative Solutions Group announced the Innovative Solutions Group, companies.” appointment of significant need for personal Anton Zwanepoel protective equipment (PPE) for the He says he will bring passion to hisas the business unit almost 7000 employees it new role at Innovative PPE head of its recently outsources to clients in the mining, Solutions. “In addition, I stronglyacquired Innovative industrial, transport and security believe happy employees translate industries. into a happy company and I intend PPE Solutions to make sure my employees' needs subsidiary. Zwanepoel joined Innovative Staffing are looked after.” Solutions as a contract manager. His background includes a BProc Innovative Solutions Group CEO, degree and seven years as a legal Arnoux Mare, says Zwanepoel was mediator for a legal advisory appointed to the role after proving company before he joined a himself in the business. “His work corporate company as an ethic and deep understanding of our operations manager. He is currently operations will undoubtedly make studying for his LLB. him an asset to the team.” Charged with building the brand, Should you require any further sourcing clients and overseeing the information, please do not hesitate business' successful entry into the to contact me and I will be happy to market, Zwanepoel says Innovative assist. Alternatively, if it is of Solutions Group is passionate about interest to you, I could arrange an job-related occupational safety and interview with Anton Zwanepoel. health. “Acquiring the PPE business made a lot of sense to us and I10 AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDMNTSIMBINTLE MINING:CELEBR ATINGTRANSFORMATION WHEREIT'S NEEDED MOSTSo it was with no small measure even their children's children.' The calls for radicalof pride that dignitaries, economicshareholders, business In 2003, nine black groups formed transformation inluminaries, and VIP guests Ntsimbintle to create a broad South Africa'sgathered on 22 June 2017 at the based Black Economic mining sector,Kalahari Country Club in Kathu, Empowerment company to pursue particularlyNorthern Cape to celebrate the manganese opportunities in South transformation thatsuccess of a truly transformed Africa. Today, after years of favours theSouth African mining investment dedication, determination, and country'scompany. hard work, the Ntsimbintle family communities, are consists of 16 shareholders, many rising in theirArguably, the biggest cause for of whom are grassroots level urgency, theircelebration, particularly among shareholders from within the frustration, theirNtsimbintle's grassroots level Northern Cape and have exasperation.shareholders, was the company's benefitted directly from thelatest dividend payment of R300 company's success. 11million in April. The John Taolo GaetseweSaki Macozoma, Ntsimbintle Developmental Trust, previouslyChairman says, 'On a night such known as the Kgalagadi Ruralas this, we see how deep the Poverty Node Charitable Trust, istransformation can truly run when one such shareholder. This trust,we, as key players in the mining made up of members directly fromindustry, honour our communities, the Kgalagadi district, is aparticularly those surrounding the specialist unit with a key focus onmine.' issues pertaining to the youth, people living with disabilities,Ntsimbintle is a manganese HIV/AIDS, poverty alleviation, andmining and exploration business women and children.that was born out of South Africa'sown transformation when in 2002, The John Taolo GaetseweGovernment announced it wanted Developmental Trust is a 14.44%to broaden ownership of the shareholder of Ntsimbintle, and itscountry's strategic resources – Chairperson Ms Cynthia Mogodiresources that were at the time sits on Ntsimbintle's board ofalmost completely controlled by directors.established big business. To date, the John Taolo GaetseweMacozoma says, 'It was time to Developmental Trust has receivedbuild a legacy, and we wanted to dividend payments amounting tocreate one that would benefit all R46.2 million from Ntsimbintle.our children, their children, and This has greatly empowered the AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDM The years of trust to carry out its mandate to project, an enterprise dedication, champion sustainable socio- development project, economic solutions for the poor learnership programmes anddetermination, and and needy people of the bursaries at various universities hard work have Kgalagadi district. across South Africa. paid off: the future Among John Taolo Gaetsewe Yet Macozoma says there is for Ntsimbintle, its Developmental Trust's key more to look forward to. Mokala socio-economic initiatives are a Manganese, an entity in which partners and human resource development Ntsimbintle owns 51%, isshareholders, looks foundation, a bursary scheme, a considering the development of brighter than ever multi-purpose centre, and a a new manganese project with a community radio station. total resource of approximately before. 80 million tonnes, 12 million Macozoma says, 'We are tonnes of which is mineable by 12 immensely proud that among opencast means. A feasibility our shareholders we have those study has been completed on the like the John Taolo Gaetsewe project, with the Mining Right Developmental Trust, who are so application submitted thereafter. deeply dedicated to uplift the The award of this mining right is historically disadvantaged imminent. A decision will be people of the Northern Cape.' made by all shareholders post receipt of all permits on the With a world class portfolio of development of the project. manganese assets there is ample for Ntsimbintle to Just recently, Ntsimbintle celebrate. Tshipi é Ntle reached agreement with Manganese Mining, a premium Lehating Mining and its major asset, is one such reason. Based shareholder, Traxys Projects LP, in the Kalahari Manganese Field, to amalgamate the Lehating Tshipi Borwa is estimated to be Mining Right and the future one of the five largest mining right in respect of the manganese exporters globally Wessels prospecting area into and the largest single one mine. The soon to be manganese mine in South Lehating/Khwara amalgamated Africa. During the first four mine is one of the few remaining months of this year, Tshipi high grade (49%) manganese achieved monthly production deposits in the Kalahari volumes capable of supporting Manganese Field with in excess of 3 million tonnes per approximately 25 million tonnes year, exporting more than any of mineable manganese ore. other producer in South Africa. The Mine also does its share in ‘It is an honour to be part of socio-economic development such an incredible journey of and has partnered with the transformation,' Macozoma Department of Mineral concludes , 'and to finally see Resources and the Joe Morolong the vast mineral wealth of our District Municipality, to develop country being shared more and implement a comprehensive equitably among the people than Social and Labour Plan. Some of ever in our history.' Tshipi's projects include the teacher development programme, a bulk water supply AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDMHaver & Boecker HiresOntario Sales ManagerST. CATHARINES, Ontario (June knowledge to the mining and Haver & Boecker28, 2017) — Haver & Boecker, a aggregates industry. Canada, formerlyleading equipment manufacturer W.S. Tyler, is aand solutions provider in “Solving problems and building leading provider inaggregates and mining relationships are two aspects that processing, handling,applications, hired James I enjoy about customer mixing, packing,McGillivray as a certified sales service,” McGillivray said. filling, palletizing andmanager for Ontario, Canada. He “Working in this new role allows loading systems.brings 10 years of construction me to combine these skills whilesales experience to his new role. helping customers to optimize their operation with Haver &As a certified sales manager, Boecker vibrating screens andMcGillivray works one-on-onewith customers to identify scr JamesMcGillivraychallenges and improve their eenscreening applications. He media.”partners with Haver & Boeckerservice technicians to developcustomized service plans aswell as recommend screenmedia, parts and equipmentto help aggregates andmining customersincrease efficiency.“James is right at homein his role at Haver &Boecker,” said PeterKilmurray, vicepresident of sales.“His previousexperience insales andcustomerservice giveshim theknowledge tounderstandandrespond tocustomer-specific needs.”Prior to working with Haver &Boecker, McGillivray providedbuilding products to builders anddevelopers, and has transitionedeasily into applying that AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 13

MDMGet over it!Learning how to overcomechallenges is a key skill forentrepreneurial success What do you do Property Point, a Growthpoint practi cal insights and when life knocks Properties initiative, takes a look at tools which you canyou down? Do you turning obstacles into opportunities appl y in yourget back up or give at its latest not-to-be-missed To busines The Point session. s and up? Guest presenter, Prof Shirley Zinn is Group Head of Human Resources at Woolworths Holdings Limited. She is also the author of Swimming Upstream: A Story of Grit and Determination to per Succeed, an autobiography that son was listed among the best- al sellers in 2016. life. There'll Zinn's passion for life and also be people development has time for led her to share her questions, story to as many Shawn Theunissen providing people as she can, Property Point direct access and this month she to this will start a conversation, inspiring and share her experience successful and wisdom, with everyone businesswoman in attendance at Property who has two Point's To The Point Maste rs Degrees and a session. PhD from Harvard.Prof. Shirley Zinn Zinn will illuminate the Ideal for entrepreneurs and importance of create a business people who are inspired to 14 balance between the live an integrated life full of meaning and purpose, the Property wellbeing of your Point 'Overcoming Challenges!' personal and workshop will take place at the entrepreneurial Southern Sun Hotel, Hyde Park, on Thursday, 22 June 2017. Focused journey. A big on entrepreneurs as well as small part of this is and growing businesses, it will knowing the start promptly at 6:00pm and finish importance of how success at 8:30pm with drinks and finger is defined by both personal and snacks business matters. What's more, she'll provide AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDMAtterbury scores a double inthe prestigious SAPOAproperty awardsLandmark property development 300projects from Atterbury, the stoleading South African propertydeveloper and investor, once againfeatured heavily among thewinners of the coveted SouthAfrican Property OwnersAssociation (SAPOA) Awards in2017.Atterbury's development of Mall of res Atterbury PropertyAfrica was named the winning , a wide Development - Amrodretail development in theprestigious accolades. Atterbury variety of restaurants,also scooped the industrialdevelopment award for the third entertainment and services, allyear running for its development ofthe new Amrod head office. neatly packaged into the largestThe SAPOA Property Development single-phase shopping mall thefor Innovative Excellence Awardsstrive to acknowledge and reward country has ever seen.the best the property developmentsSouth Africa has to offer, Mall of Africa also features acelebrating exceptional designquality, green building, originality. wonderful outdoor park, completeThe awards were announced lastnight at a ceremony at Cape Town with an amphitheatre;International Convention Centre. children's play area andUpon receiving the awards for thetwo landmark developments, an interacJames Ehlers of Atterbury PropertyDevelopments, had this to say: tive“Winning these awards fromSAPOA is indeed a great honour, musicaland is a testament to theexceptional quality of the team we waterhave built here at Atterbury and thedistinctly successful developments fountwe deliver.” ain,The iconic Mall of Africa opened itsmagnificent doors to Gauteng andresidents last year, boasting over a vibrant Mall of Africa-Atterbury town square, Property Development all with beautifully landscaped surroundings. Inspired by Africa's geological 15 features, and easily accessible to AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDM Released on behalf most of Gauteng, construction on Att erbury's multi- of: the Mall of Africa first began in billion-rand mall 2012. Developed on a development hasAtterbury Property scale beyond Zahn Hulme, Head anything enhanced the the diversity of the of Marketing country retail sector in Tel: 012 471 1600 has known by South Africa, Website: Atterbury, changedw w w.at ter bur y.co.z Mall of Gauteng's Africa a opened with a skyline and total retail area stimulate of 131 000sqm, d the which set a new benchmark for econom shopping centres y. on the continent. Atter bury 's During the construction of Mall of Africa a substantial James Ehlers- small ind 3,078 people were ustrial employed for the project. award-winning The mall's construction area covered a massive new development for 550,000sqms, or 78 rugby Amrod head office is also situated in Waterfall City, Midrand, and fields, and a stroll includes 30,400sqm of warehouse around the building's perimeter will take you space. on a This is the third year in a row that walk of Atterbury has won the industrial 1.75 development category at the kilometres. SAPOA Awards. Last year, its Cobus van outstanding development for Hilti Heerden of at Waterfall Logistics Precinct was Atterbury named the winner. And, in 2015, Property Atterbury won the category with its Developments industrial development for says: “With the Westcon at Waterfall.Cobus van Heerden development of Mall Ehlers notes: “We are suitably of Africa, we have proud of what we have achieved created an unrivalled with these developments, and this shopping experience, recognition we have received from one that we believe is SAPOA only serves to make us truly world-class and we prouder. These awards highlights are thrilled that SAPOA our achievements so far, and it will has recognised its only drive us to work harder and excellence. A development of push further in what we can this sheer size requires achieve in future.” extraordinary levels of expertise, experience and skill.” 16 AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDMGrowthpoint leads financialreporting and communicationat the Investment AnalystsSociety AwardsEach year, the IAS presents this by sharing our strategies, Grow thpointawards to companies that display rationales and other intelligence Properties is theexcellence in transparency, and insight in a way that is timely, overall winner of thefinancial disclosure and accurate and meaningful. Our Investment Analystscommunication with members of reporting and communication Society (IAS)the IAS and the investment allows us to share Growthpoint's Excellence incommunity. The IAS awards investment story and show how we Financial Reportingwinners for the 2016 financial year provide value to our stakeholders andwere announced at the JSE and contribute to South Africa's Communicationsyesterday. society and economy.” Awards 2016, and the winner for theAn esteemed award for excellence De Klerk emphasises that property sector for Growthpoint is thrilled to receive the sixthin providing and communicating the overall award and especially pleased the quality of consecutive year.market intelligence from the IAS is Growthpoint's governance,assurance of the qual communication and reportingity of informationprovided to analysethe company.Growthpoint Francois SchindehutteProperties accepting GRT IAS 2017 awardsManagingDirector, hasEstienne de beenKlerk, acknowledged by thecomments: analysts of“Theseawards AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 17underscoreGrowthpoint'scommitment toexcellentfinancialreporting andcommunication. We arepassionate about providinginformation that ensures a goodunderstanding and awareness ofGrowthpoint in the market. We do

MDM the IAS. “Analysts are the years, Growthpoint remains successfully and important stakeholders and sustainably focused on maintaining reporting, play a vital role in investor communication and governance excellence.” communicatio n and investment deci sion Growthpoint is a JSE-listed REIT that is well on its way to becoming a leading international property company. It provides space to thrive with innovative and sustainable property solutions in a diversified portfolio of 533 prope rtie s Estienne de Klerk it owns Grow thpoint mak and manages, ing.” including 473 properties in South He adds: “We Africa, 59 properties in are also particularly Australia through its pleased to receive the investment in Australian Stock award for reporting and Exchange-listed Growthpoint communication in the listed Properties Australia and a 50% property sector for the sixth interest in the properties of the year running. This shows that, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. It even with the significant also owns a 26.9% stake in the changes in our company over 1bn property portfolio of London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market- listed Globalworth Real Estate Investment, the largest owner of office space in Romania. 18 AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDMATTERBURY JOINS FORCESWITH IULIUS, THE MARKETLEADING DEVELOPER OFMIXED-USE PROPERTIES INROMANIAAtterbury Europe has entered into going as well as thea 50/50 joint venture with IULIUS future ones.* the joint venture to acceleratethe development strategy of Atterbury Europe is aIULIUS * a rapid development European realpace of Openville Timisoara, as estate investmentwell as future projects * company with anstrengthening of the IULIUS emphasis on co-MALL network on a regional level investing with local partners who areAtterbury Europe and IULIUS leaders in theirhave established a joint financial jurisdictions, withfund, with equal participation access to ashares (50/50) for the developmentdevelopment of the mixed-use pipeline that can beproject Openville Timisoara, accelerated.western Romania, as well as Romania isother development projects to be Atterbury Europe'sstarted. third investment jurisdiction afterMoreover, the partnership will successfulcontribute to supporting the acquisitions inconsolidation strategy on the Serbia and Cyprus.regional level of the mall networkcreated under the IULIUS MALL The agreementbrand, by the joint holding of 50% between Atterburyeach of the shares pertaining to Europe and IULIUSIULIUS MALL IASI, IULIUS MALL marks the start of aTIMISOARA, IULIUS MALL CLUJ strong businessand IULIUS MALL SUCEAVA. relationship which targets new realThe partnership will estate developmentsfundamentally strengthen IULIUS' in Romania.dominant position on theRomanian market and accelerate Louis van der Watt,the development pace of theregional projects, both the on- CEO of Atterbury Property Holdings in South Africa AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 19

MDM “Atterbury Europe's investment strategy is to invest alongside the “During the last 17 years, IULIUS has dedicated its efforts to “best of breed” in the achieving landmark regional projects for the sustainable countries we development of communities, andExterior view of Iulius Mall Iasi choose to the agreement with Atterbury Europe holds aATTERBURY EUROPE significant role in the acc inv eler est in. We are delighted that ation our presence in Europe IULIUS' together with our South African ties of this portfolio will have led to the joint venture with the continue to be IULIUS GROUP in Romania,” said strategmanaged by the Henk Deist, CEO of Atterbury same team of Europe. y. Our specialists in “We share a similar culture and joint venture property passion for the development of high management. quality real estate projects, combines the know- specifically in the “mixed use” space, and we look forward to how and dominant position working with the IULIUS we hold in the Romanian market, with the financial strength and experience in property management of this prestigious international group. We share the same business vision and we are confident that together we will strExterior view of Iulius Mall IasiATTERBURY EUROPE GROU ength P to reach new heights together,” en our development strategy, comments Louis van der Watt, CEO adding value to our portfolio and of Atterbury Property Holdings in implementing new landmark South Africa. projects,” stated Iulian Dascalu, President of IULIUS Company. 20 AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDMAtterbury's iconic The Club isa vision of quality lifestylewith its construction nearingcompletionAtterbury's prestigious precinct is in its final stages with all phasesdevelopment, The Club, has either complete or underintroduced an excellent asset to construction.Pretoria by revitalising an existingarea with the vision of a quality Today, The Clublifestyle at the heart of the precinct is alreadyupmarket neighbourhood of home toHazelwood and Waterkloof. 14,000sqm vibrant retail,Atterbury is a proudly Pretoria- restaurantsbased leading international and officesproperty developer and investor. in ClubWhen it first bought the property in Retail2007, the buildings were in dire andneed of a total refurbishment, Clubrequiring complete demolition. One. TheAtterbury's Development Manager, 5,2Wiehan Strydom, explains thevision for The Club was carefullymatched to the upmarket area inwhich it is situated.Strydom explains: “Being Wiehan Strydomrespectful of how this propertyinteracts with and impacts on 00s Atterburyits neighbours, Atterburyadopted the view that a qm Clubsophisticated upmarket Two will houseretail, restaurant and a modern and high-lifestlyle mix would be tech 3,300sqm Planetsuitable andsustainable. We feltthis would be a greatinvestment and wouldenhance the area whileproviding appropriate facilities forneighbouring communities.”Work on the precinct started in2009 with the construction of ClubOne. Now, the entire development AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 21

MDM Atterbury followed the Fitness Megaclub, as well as A- practices in our industry and, as required rezoning process grade offices. The demand-driven such, we took a precise, legitimate where there were some objections to mitigate, and development of the 10,000sqm Club and patient approach to developing then provided solutions for Three will include a medical day The Club. We didn't rush ahead, nor the impact of traffic from the development, including hospital of around 5,000sqm and 15 did we avoid the challenges of doing undertaking roads and residential units. Also, construction things right.”service upgrades required in is already well underway on The the area. Club Advocates' Chambers. “Our patience has paid off. By constantly applying ourselves to The new Planet Fitness Megaclub doing things the correct way, our will open in September 2017, while steadfast attitude has resulted in a the prominent Advocates' well-thought-out, high-quality Chambers will be completed by development that enhances the November. value of the surrounding residential area of which we are very proud,” The day hospital will serve as a Strydom reports. 'centre of excellence' where specialist doctors will perform In fact, Atterbury is investing even world-class spinal surgery more in the area by moving its own procedures, plastic surgeries, and head office to The Club from ear, nose and throat operations, as October this year. This means the well as treat skin cancers. Club is essentially fully let, with only This centre will a 235sqm pocket of office space still consist of open in the precinct. consul “The entire development of The Club, from concept to completion, will have taken over a decade. This is not unusua l when approach ing a developme nt sustainably, responsibly and respectfully. In just more than six months, it will be all systems go at tin Atterbury The Club. The temporary disruption The Club g rooms, of its construction will three surgical pass, leaving an asset theatres and the that creates long-term associated beds needed for benefits for its community recovery. It will be the final phase of through higher property The Club development and values as a result of higher demand completed in March 2018. to live there, as well as increased security and better road infrastructure,” says Strydom. Strydom comments: “Atterbury is strongly committed to the best 22 AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDMNampak Glass creates newopportunities for gasoperations[Johannesburg, 27 June 2017]: April 2016 with basic engineering. The high pressureNampak Glass has commissioned Implemented from December 2016 undergrounda 1km-long high pressure and concluded, within deadline andunderground pipeline, which feeds budget in May 2017, commissioning pipeline andfrom the existing Sasol Gas Ltd.'s activities on the project havetransmission network and ties into already commenced. metering stationthe newly constructed NampakPressure Reduction Station (PRS) Construction of the pipeline took was constructed byin Germiston. place during the rainy season and a workforce ofImplemented for strategic businessdecisions, the high pressure over April, which was a much around 50 peopleunderground pipeline constructionincludes a pressure reducing and shortened month, due to the and represents newmetering station with two parallel numerous public holidays that felllines; one in service and the other opportunities foron standby. Each of the lines boasts over this period. “Tight schedulea filter separator to clean the gas,an electric heater to heat the gas controls and project acceleration gas operationprior to the Joule Thompson effect methods were instituted to ensure experts at thewhen the pressure is reduced, a that the project was completed byflow meter to measure gas flow, aregulator and slam-shut valves for its original commissioning date,” Nampak Pressurepressure reduction and control, and du Preez explains. Reduction Stationto protect the downstreamequipment. The project “Energas Technologies has been a facility.encompasses all necessary civil, leading supplier of specialisedmechanical, electrical andinstrumentation work. equipment to the natural gasAccording to Morkel du Preez, Saiyl industry since 2001 and hasProject Engineer, “This highpressure pipeline and metering extensive experience in providingstation is one of the few in SouthAfrica that is not owned by Sasol. excellent support and after-salesEnergas Technologies wascommissioned to supply the service to its clients. Our technicalelectric heaters, filter separators,flow meters, insulation joints, expertise and wide range ofisolation valves, control and slam-shut valves as well as relief valves.” products played a pivotal role in theThe construction of the high awarding of the contract,”pressure underground pipeline wasoverseen by project management remarks Botha. “Theteam, Saiyl, and commenced in success of our role in this project is underpinned by the quality of the equipment, service and commissioning support we provide. These are attributes that make Energas Nampak station Technologies the go-to equipment supplier for new and existing gas metering stations across the country and further afield,” she concludes. AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 23

MDMKubota RTV-X900 deliversdeep underground [Johannesburg, 30 While the tasks involved in a Kubota RTV-X900 diesel is a top May 2017]: With a successful mining operation are contender and a popular choice inrich founding history manifold, one of these is being able the South African mining sector. to move equipment, technicians and With its many features and benefits of gold and supplies from the shafts to the rock making it ideal for working diamond mining, face; everything inside these underground, it's no wonder that tunnels must be brought from the several hundred Kubota RTV-X900s South Africa surface. Due to the layout of a deep are already in operation around the remains a leader in level mine, which could include country. deep underground many hundreds of kilometres of tunneling fanning out from the Even though Maubra, a South mining as well as shafts and leading to the surface, African Kubota dealer, customises safety in this arena, this transfer is hugely complex and the Kubota RTV-X900 for use making the transfer potentially very hazardous. underground, as it comes, it is a superb base vehicle with a powerful of equipment and In years past, the task of diesel engine of just under 900 ccgoods underground transporting goods from the with a unique fluid-drive surface underground and vice versa transmission system that can drive a task with little was carried out using a 'cage', from either just the rear wheels or all margin for error. which the mining paraphernalia four. This is controlled by a unique Enter the Kubota would either be physically carried braking system that is linked to the or transported by wheeled trolleys fluid-drive transmission. RTV-X900. to its point of need. However, today mining is a far more mechanised Braking system industry and unbeknownst to many Although the Kubota RTV-X900's on the surface, mines below are a braking system is primarily hive of activity with a number of controlled by the operator, the vehicles constantly in motion. vehicle can only move if the transmission is engaged and the Well-suited to the throttle is pressed; in any other task of mode, the wheels will not turn. In the event that the engine has beenKubota RTV-X900 diesel min switched off, the vehicle will not beis a top contender ing able to freewheel, which meansand a popular choice in trans there is no possibility of it runningthe South African mining sector port down an incline uncontrolled. In the are event that the throttle is not side- pressed, even while the engine is by-side idling, the transmission will supply vehicles, insufficient fluid to turn the wheels, of which so in this scenario, the vehicle will the new also not be able to move uncontrolled. Modifications for sub-soil Due to strict requirements for underground operations, the Kubota RTV-X900 must be customized according to the24 AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDMspecific task it will have to fulfill. Kubota RTV-X900 diesel poweredSafety in this regard is paramount, side-by-side vehicle in the line ofso the base vehicle is fitted with a pricing, it becomes evident that itstrengthened roll cage, special- either matches or exceeds the costpurpose front and back steel of a small bakkie in South Africa, abumpers, steel lattice driver and fact that begs asking why a miningpassenger door, and an array of operation would rather invest in theLED auxiliary lights (including former.nautical style red and green sidelights for easy identification of The answer is simple.travel direction in the dark). The Due to its fit-for-purpose durabilitywhole floor surface of the cab as and strength, long-termwell as the load bed is also coated maintenance of the Kubota RTV-with a rubberized non-slip X900 is considerably less than amaterial. regular bakkie. Without a clutch, brake pads or shoes, as well as aThe speed limit underground is 15 simple, yet rugged three-cylinderkm/h, so Maubra govern all Kubota engine, there is little that can goRTV-X900 vehicles destined for wrong on this piece of equipment.underground to this limit. The Ease of operation is another drawvehicle has a diesel engine that is card for the discerning investornot powered by HT electricity. Allother electrical components of the who sees the value in being ablevehicle are insulated in order to to have inexperiencedprevent any combustible vapour person learn how tounderground from being drive theignited by any incidental vehiclesparks. witThanks to themodificationsundertaken by Maubra,the Kubota RTV-X900is transformed intothe idealunderground Maubra Managing Directorutility vehicle, Kevin Clarkewhich is thenfurthercustomized tosuit even more specificapplications, like carryingexplosives, or being equipped toreach accident victims quickly, for hinexample. minutesWhile in some mines the height and be saferestriction of vehicles may vary, in and comfortable formost, the requirement is that all long periods of time.vehicles underground is 1.4 m due While the modified Kubota RTV-to the low roofs of certain tunnels. X900 is most at home deepIn the case that such height underground far from life at therestriction is in place, the vehicle is surface, with every kilometermodified by lowering the floor pan, travelled, every hazardous journeyseats and the roll cage height. safely completed, this compact yet potent side-by-side is at the veryA good investment heart of an industry that helps driveWhen comparing a standard an entire economy forward. AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 25

MDMZululand Anthracite Colliery(ZAC) Opens New WashPlant His Majesty, King Zululand chairperson of the ANC inGoodwill Zwelithini Anthracite KZN, Judge Ngwenya kaBhekuzulu attends official Colliery from theopening ceremony (ZAC) Ingonyama opened Trust its new Board wash and plan Mr. t in Thabo an Mokoena opening the Director ceremony General of attended by His ZAC NewPlant the DMR and Majesty King Goodwill Mrs Mavundla Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu. ZAC is representing the located on the border of the Department Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, Econo mic Development, close to Ulundi and is the sole Tourism and Environmental producer of prime anthracite in Affairs in KZN. Attendees also South Africa. heard speeches from a former employee of ZAC, and the current In a ribbon cutting ceremony held at mayor of Ulundi Mr. Ntshangase, the new plant, His Majesty the King, the mayor of Zululand district Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, municipality Mr. M. Buthelezi, as and the Managing Director of ZAC, well as the Prince Mr. M.Z. Zulu. Mr Vuslat Bayoglu, together Finally, guests were addressed by declared the wash plant His Majesty the King, who in his open. Afterwards, address said that ZAC is a very the opening important business in Zululand and ceremo stated that it must be protected and supported by the community and workers. ny The new coal processing plant con has 50 ton per hour capacity and is expected to wash 3 million tons of Opening Ceremony tinue discard in the next 5 years. This reclamation of the long-standing d with discard dump will decrease the rehabilitation footprint of ZAC and a number produce 1 million ton of salable speech es from product which will be made distinguishe d guests available for the export market. The including Mr. Sihle Zikalala mine represents a R100 million investment in the area and employs 1350 people. 26 AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDMWaste not, want not:Cluster Holdings recoversvaluable plaster sand finesfrom ponds with CDEEvoWashCluster Holdings is a family past Cluster Holdings' mining areabusiness like no other. Not only allows you to get an overview ofdoes the company wash materials their operations. I could see wherefor the construction industry, but it they might have issues and knewalso runs a farming business. that CDE had solutions that couldCattle graze and crops grow in up most current washing plants. Ifields adjacent to the family's stopped in and introduced myself.quarry located half way betweenCarletonville and Randfontein. “Little did I realise that this site had such extreme potential in waste. InRich in decomposed granite, the effect, unknown to ourfarm and its surroundings customer, plaster sandpresented an ideal terrain to was lying in abundance,develop a materials processing hidden at the bottombusiness to supply local of ponds. Usingconstruction companies with adapted CDEwashed plaster sand. At the start of technology thisbeits washing operations in 1986, the recovered andcompany opted for sand screw processed into aclassifiers to wash the granite, valuablewhich is a cheap and popular product.choice in South Africa. However,this option creates a lot of waste to “Kobus Jvponds and a loss of potential Rensburgprofits. The subsequent switch to a of Clustercyclone tower resulted from Holdingsidentifying the potential in the providedplaster sand market in the area but sampledid not achieve the desired results s forin quality. This then led to wet testsstockpiles. . ItWayne Warren, Business turn Wayne Warren and KobusDevelopment Manager for sub-Saharan Africa at CDE, noticed ed outCluster Holdings operations while that the wasteon the road to visit a client and sand had one of thestopped by. He said: “Being in a best plaster sand grading Ireasonably remote area, the road had come across in some time and it became Cluster Holdings' priority to recover it.” AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 27

MDM With CDE, which has a solid and economical. But crucially, it footprint in South Africa, the has allowed us to recover a high customer had the opportunity to quality plaster sand that had been visit a few sites showcasing the lying unnoticed in ponds and make CDE EvoWash in action. Having it a very profitable product. witnessed the efficiency of the “I was going to say – Who knew? EvoWash that produced a sand that But then again, CDE knew. It only is dry enough to be handled and took a visit from Wayne and some loaded as it came off the stockpile testing at the CDE labs to make us conveyor, Cluster Holdings opted realise we were literally sitting on a for CDE technology as the perfect high value quantity of quality plaster solution to their problem. sand. All we needed to turn it into a An EvoWash 71 materials washing profitable material was the right plant was commissioned and technology. The CDE EvoWash was installed to process the raw the answer.” decomposed granite feed. The Wayne Warren, Business EvoWash removes the -75µ from Development Manager for sub- the sand slurry feed and de-waters Saharan Africa at CDE concludes: it to produce up to 50 tonnes per “The thing that stood out most hour within specification for plaster when watching the plant go up was sand that will be used by the local to see how each member of the construction sector to plaster family had an expertise ready to be buildings. used like one well-oiled machine. Whether there are requirements Kobus Jv Rensburg says: “After years of trial and error, we are for electrical, delighted with our choice. mechanical, fitting, We had two plants welding, that were not operational, or accounting expertise, there is a family member on top of their game. “It is always a pleasur e to help a client Cluster Holdings make the most of the resources available to them, in the most economical and effi environmental friendly manner. cient enough for our The EvoWash has long been a purposes and replacing favourite of South African quarries. them with a single plant and It is modular and compact, and can process was beneficial in terms of fit in the most challenging spaces, footprint, value for money and but it is also very economical to run efficiency. and consistent in producing sands “The CDE EvoWash is a very neat in quality and quantities required by plant that we are exceptionally the customer.” happy with. It is compact, efficient 28 AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDMBM 25 & BM 25 Wirelessreceive INMETRO ApprovalTyco Gas & Flame Detection is company with a unified vision forpleased to announce that the BM25 providing end-to-end& BM 25 Wireless area gas monitor solutions and the mosthave been INMETRO approved as comprehensive portfolio of gas andper governmental regulation flame detection products in then°179-2010 and has received many industries itcertification N°15.0200 X. serves. For more information visitThe BM 25 packs the benefits of a www.TycoGFD.comfixed system area monitor into arugged, user-friendly andtransportable instrument. It wasdesigned to detect one to five gasesfor mobile or temporary workapplications, team protection, areasurveillance, or places where fixeddetection systems are not suitable.The Wireless version allows severalBM 25 devices to communicate onthe same network or to sendinformation wirelessly to acontroller.Less than 7 kilos, the BM 25 iseasily transportable and itsrobustness makes it resistant toharsh environments. The monitoremits a powerful audible alarm of103 dB @ 1m and has an ultra-bright flashing signal viewable at360°. The BM 25 Wireless versionallows an alarm transfer up to 1km line of sight with thenetwork. With 170 hoursautonomy, the BM 25 allows towork longer in dangerousarea.Tyco Gas & Flame Bm25 and wireless HRDetection is comprised offormer IST companies,Detcon, Oldham, GasMeasurementInstruments (GMI) andSimtronics, alongwith the gas andflame business of ScottSafety. The five legacycompanies have cometogether to form one unified AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 29

MDMDigital innovation drivinggrowth and competition inDRC mining sectorSatellite to play Digital innovation is driving says that mining accounts for the leading role in transformation within the local DRC's largest source of export mining sector mining sector. This shift, according income and is an important and grow th to leading converged ICT solutions growing sector: “While the region is provider, iWayAfrica, is driving ripe with opportunity, reliable, growth and becoming a key adaptable and ubiquitous differentiator within the Democratic connectivity is a critical enabler for Republic of the Congo (DRC). With a digital innovation roadmap. This is over 25 international mining groups especially relevant to the mining active in the region, the mining sector, where connectivity sector has become significant as it requirements are more than just is also widely known for the world's linking a remote site to a regional production of cobalt, copper, or global head office.” diamond, tantalum, tin, and gold. If the DRC is to evolve, embrace Mr. Ali digital innovation and increase its Bofulo, mining production, technology Manag issues such as connectivity need to be addressed. This is becoming ing more relevant, according to Mr Direc Bofulo, as organisations look to tor, technology as a means to differentiate: “Internet of Things, iWay among other digital technologies, Afri have started driving increased ca, automation and system reporting for performance and yield management. All of which requires real connectivity in remote areas to succeed.” He says that this quest for improved productivity is driving the mining industry to implement more automated systems and seek greater IT integration: “Real-time monitoring, health and safety systems, security services, online customs clearance and access to ERP applications are among the key mining issues being addressed through digital innovation.”Ali BofuloGM-iWayAfrica 30 AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDMWhile the market has responded monitoring systems, occasionalto the changing landscape in a WiFi usage or as back-upmultitude of ways, Mr Bofulo connectivity.”says that iWayAfrica, togetherwith parent company, Gondwana An integral and integrated partInternational Networks (GIN), of the iWayAfrica servicelaunched a satellite portfolio, satellite last milecommunications Hub in South connectivity is seamlesslyAfrica to offer its new pan- incorporated into existing fibreregional Ku-band satellite MPLS networks to provideservice, Jola: “This service is remote site connectivity toavailable across Sub-Saharan regional head offices for aAfrica via authorised partners of multitude of applications. AiWayAfrica, and provides lower back-up and business continuitylatency for Intra-Africa traffic. service is also available. CalledThis enables and improved the Jola SOS, this is a low-cost,use of ERP applications. It also always on 10Mbps VSAT back-has the potential to provide the up link, with fixed datatechnology boost mining allowances that can be toppedrequires to stay competitive and up as and when required.innovative.” Provisioned with automated switchover to and from satellite,Leveraging Intelsat 28 Ku-Band Jola SOS is designed tocoverage and utilising efficient complement existing fibre orand leading technology on the wireless networks.ground, Jola offers the widestcoverage access across sub- “Satellite has long been used asSaharan Africa with the most an access technology by miningflexible service offering. Mr and exploration companies inBofulo says that this approach establishing communications inenables end-users to combine remote sites. Now these sameoptimal speed, monthly data companies can leverage offusage and budget: “The mining enhancements in the satellitesector can now deploy satellite industry to implement their ownfor various cases that suits the digital innovation strategies inspecific requirements. This the same remote locations,”includes single or multi-site says Mr Bofulo.connectivity, real-time AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 31

MDMMoving to LPG: summitfocuses on LPG in Africa Summit to outline As the fastest-growing LPG efficient training and distribution.African LPG market market in the world today, Africa is rich with potential for LPG “This annual gathering of the top growth potential industry players, say experts. LPG executives and policy makers However, distribution challenges, in Africa aims to build a affordability and safety issues sustainable platform on which to must be addressed in order to promote LPG, both as a means of capitalise on this potential. providing a modern, clean and convenient fuel for all, as well as This emerged ahead of the fourth for saving lives affected by air edition of the Africa LPG Summit, pollution from the burning of co-located with CNG-NGV Africa, traditional fuel and diesel. This which will be staged from 11 -12 year, we have made our LPG July in Johannesburg. Summit free to attend, giving us more leverage in bringing together Over 500 energy stakeholders will the right stakeholders to hold the meet at Emperor's Palace in July right discussion,” he says. for the summit – the largest conference around LPG and CNG The two-day Africa LPG Summit in the region. The event is and CNG-NGV Africa will assess presented by the international LP the state of LPG markets, policies GAS SUMMIT with the support of and infrastructure in Africa, as the South Africa Oil & Gas well as showcasing the latest in Alliance, the World LPG LPG technologies. Association, the Petroleum International experts will present Institute of East Africa and the on: Global LPG Partnership. Ÿ Updates on major markets Attended by dignitaries from South throughout Africa and where Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, new growth opportunities lie Rwanda and Zimbabwe, the Ÿ Key measures to making LPG conference will assess LPG more accessible and affordable demand, supply and growth in Africa potential across various regions of South Africa as the LPG energy Africa, consider South Africa's hub of Africa? Challenges and potential role as Africa's LPG opportunities energy hub and discuss safety and Ÿ Dealing with illegal refilling and consumer issues around LPG. distribution of LPG in Africa Ÿ Safety in LPG: competency and Organiser, Vincent Choy, Director managerial training and of the LPG Summit says much has education been done to make LPG more Ÿ Social engagement and affordable and accessible in Africa, consumer education to create but that moving consumers from buy-in for the switch to LPG other fuels to LPG requires Ÿ Updates on policies and collaborative efforts, supportive regulations around LPG government policies and more32 AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

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MDMSouth Africa Could Play a KeyRole in World Rare EarthSupplies By Trevor Blench, Manufacturers of products permanent magnets that go into Chairman of ranging from batteries to most electric motors in the electronic devices, and wind world. Steenkampskraal turbines to hybrid cars, are Holdings, which scouring the world to secure More than half the economic owns the critical supplies of rare earths value of the Steenkampskraal such as neodymium, mine ore is in neodymium, Steenkampskraal praseodymium and dysprosium. followed by around 20% inrare earths mine in praseodymium and 10% inthe Western Cape, The increasing applications of dysprosium. In 2015, China rare earths in key industries, produced about 80% of the South Africa which include smartphones, are global rare earths output. fuelling worldwide demand and raising the prices of some rare Neodymium and praseodymium earths. form the basis of neodymium- iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets. The Steenkampskraal mine in The addition of dysprosium the Western Cape province of enables these magnets to South Africa has the highest operate at high temperatures. grades of rare earth elements in These magnets are used in the world and with this South numerous products ranging Africa hopes to become a from miniature speakers in significant supplier of rare smart phones to wind turbines. earths in world markets. NdFeB enables smaller, lighter and more powerful magnets to The mine plans to establish a be manufactured for defense supply chain of its highly- weapon systems. Neodymium sought-after rare earths to magnets are also key manufacturers around the components in electric cars and world. Some manufacturers see make appliances like air the supply so critical that they conditioners far more energy have indicated interest in buying efficient. LED lighting relies on a share of the mine to secure yttrium, cerium and other rare supplies. earths. The rare earths known as Most people have no idea about neodymium, praseodymium and the components in dysprosium make up about 85% smartphones. Yttrium and of the economic value at the praseodymium are what make Steenkampskraal mine. These smartphones so small, powerful are key rare earth elements and bright. In the defence used in the manufacture of industry, rare earths 34 AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDMare vital in laser, radar, the company would havesonar, night-vision a total salessystems, missile valuguidance, smart bombs,jet engines, and eventhe alloys on armouredvehicles.Some manufacturers,as well as somecountries, areindicating concernover China’sdominance of thesestrategic resources.The concentration ofrare earthsproduction in Chinaraises the questionof supplyvulnerability.Because rare e Trevor Blenchearths are used for Steenkampskraalso many of aboutcommercialapplications, the US$43 million per year,US, Japan, Europeand other a total cost of about US$26countries could bevulnerable to million per year and a grosssupplydisruptions. Rare profit around US$17 million perearths areconsidered year.essential to acountry’s national Steenkampskraal presently hassecurity and economic well- a Mineral Resource Estimate ofbeing. 605,000 tons of ore with an average grade of 14.4% TotalThe Steenkampskraal mine has Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) for agreat value and economic total of 86,900 tons of containedpotential. The mine’s rare TREO.earths basket, based on presentprices, is about US$15.84 per AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 35kilo of separated rare earthoxides. The cost of the mine’sproduction is estimated atUS$9.64 per kilo of separatedrare earths. Gross profit isestimated at US$6.20 per kilo.With these prices and volumes,

MDMCorporate girl power On 25 May 2017, This was the fourth consecutive responsibility, Atlas Copco believes Atlas Copco South year that Atlas Copco has that focusing on core business is supported this initiative which was just one of many facets that make Africa afforded first introduced to South African for a well-rounded, successful nineteen Grade 10 businesses in 2003. “Women are company and the company is increasingly making their mark as committed to giving back to the leaners the significant contributors to the community within which it operates. opportunity to country's economy and it is With head office located in the experience first- therefore imperative that women industrial hub of Jet Park on hand company are developed and empowered from Johannesburg's East Rand, Atlas an early age i.e. at school level,” Copco decided to approach learners dynamics, says Kathryn Coetzer, Corporate from two East Rand-based schools functionality and Communications and ACademy to participate in the Take a Girl Manager, Atlas Copco South Africa. Child to Work initiative. The culture within a “This year we therefore company laid out a jam-packed corporate working decided to reach out to Grade 10 programme for nine learners fromenvironment as part learners because this is the year Geluksdal Secondary School inof the Cell C Take a when they are making subject Brakpan and ten learners from Girl Child to Work choices that will determine their Nkumbulo Secondary School in future career paths. It is the perfect Springs who were joined by their initiative. time to inspire these young Deputy Principle, Thandi Mkhwane. women by providing them with some insight into the corporate After an initial meet and greet environment so that they have a session, the learners were taken on better idea of what the working a tour of the Atlas Copco facility which included a visit to the world has to offer. We are always component workshop. Here, Atlas on the look-out for talent Copco apprentices, Gloria so this Mogopodi, a qualified fitter, and also Sharon Seleke, who is working prese towards a mechanical engineering diploma, shared their respective backgrounds and fields of study as well as the scope of their work responsibilities.This year Atlas Copco nts The tour concluded with adecided to reach an ideal viewing of some of theout to Gr 10 learners platform for us equipment manufactured bybecause this is the year to build relationships Atlas Copco after which thewhen they make subject with the learners who are learners moved to the Atlaschoices that will determine ential Copco ACademy where Kathryntheir future career paths interns and employees.” gave a presentation that tapped into a USA initiative – 'Girls driving 36 Fastidious in its social for a difference'. Kathryn explains, “When asked what they want to be AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE one day, young ladies often do not pot know. So, by posing the question differently - 'what change do you want to see in the world, what social impact do you want to make?' helps learners frame their career

MDMchoices in a less intimidating helped them to identify theirmanner, and to link their strengths and weaknesses. Afrika,leadership qualities and strengths whoto the change they'd like to make.” is a book worm and has a passionThe learners received for music, says that “Realisingguidance on how they can what mymake their mark in theworld by identifying and Atlas Copco South Africa affordedthen using their own Gr 10 leaners the opportunity to experienceunique strengths and first-hand a corporate working environmentKathryn also as part of the Cell C Take a Girl Child tohighlighted the Work initiativeimportant role ofentrepreneurship strengths and weaknessand helped the are has empowered me to be alearners put better me. What stood out for me intogether a this programme was themission discovery that while we all havestatement. similar strengths and weaknesses,“The we differ in our own uniquemessage I strengths. Thank you Atlas Copcowanted for opening my eyes to how manythese experiences are out there -young I am ready to take on the world!”ladiesto take away with Tsawe is a creative young lady whothem was that if you love and loves photography, art and sport,respect yourself you will make the especially soccer and basketball. “Imost out of whatever life throws at decided to participate in theyou.” programme as I wanted to gain more experience from something IAfter the lunch break, the learners am not familiar with,” says Tsawe.were addressed by a registered “I discovered what my strengthspsychologist from The Reality and weaknesses are and theWellness Group who gave apresentation on healthy lifestyle AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUEchoices and addressed a number ofprofound issues including sexualwellness, STDs, teenage pregnancyand HIV. Free wellness tests(HIV, BMI, cholesterol, glucose andblood pressure) were offered to thelearners and the dayconcluded with each of the youngladies receiving a goodie bag filledwith female hygiene products.It was extremely rewarding for allthe Atlas Copco personnel whowere involved in the initiate tosee the learners' enthusiasm andpassion and to hear their positivefeedback on the programme.Respective learners fromGeluksdal and Nkumbulo schools,Afrika Elzoleen and Tsawe Olwethu,both agree that the programme 37

MDM pro girls. “As these young ladies do not gra get the opportunity to experience the corporate world, they find itAfrika Elzoleen Realising what mme extremely difficult to choose whatmy strengths and weaknesses has they want to do with their livesare has empowered me to be a motiv when they leave school. Atlas Copcobetter me ated has given the learners great ideas me on career choices and this not to programme was a life-changing give up opportunity for them. Gloria was just truly inspirational in showing the becaus girls that it is possible for women to e of be successful in a male dominated difficult field. This illustrates to the young circumst ladies that with hard work and ances. I dedication they can achieve believe I anything they set their hearts to. I can now have the honour of sharing achieve these experiences with the learners whatever I who did not attend the want in programme.” the coming years.” “While it was a privilege for Atlas Copco to host these young ladies, Thandi, who teaches Tourism at we believe that in order for the Nkumbulo, joined the learners in female learners in our country to order to see what the programme is remain focused on their career all about and what it means for the choices and to be able to truly make a difference, one day's exposure to the corporate world is simply not enough. Atlas Copco has accepted this challenge and we have adopted an initiative to build lasting relationships with these young ladies,” concludes Kathryn. The message I wanted these young ladies to take away with them was that if you love and respect yourself you will make the most out of whatever life throws at you_Kathry 38 AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

MDMSKF goes the extraAccording to SKF Key Accounts The OEM customer was extremely SKF South AfricaManager, Anneritha Maritz, the pleased to receive the SKF received an ordercustomer, a leading OEM bearings and related products on from an OEMmanufacturer of conveyor pulleys, the promised delivery date which in customer to supplyrequested complete delivery within turn enabled them to meet their bearings, units,one month from order. delivery deadline to the end-user. housings and sleeves for a conveyor“However, the 2016 summer The OEM is a longstanding SKF pulley application.holidays in Europe would delay the customer who has been using SKFrequired delivery date by bearings and units, seals,approximately four weeks. So we lubrication, Mapro products as wellapproached the SKF planning as engineering services for adepartment based in Gothenburg, number of years. “By always beingSweden, for assistance. They prepared to go the extra mile, weimmediately came to our aid; have further strengthened ourinstead of closing the lines in the customer's trust in both ourfactory for the holidays, they in fact product quality and service ethic;opened up three production lines to the customer has placedaccommodate the manufacture of subsequent orders with us,”the bearings and complete the concludes Maritz.order on time.”World-class quality bearings from SKF AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE 39