First Mining Drc-Zambia March -April 2020 digital edition First Mining Drc-Zambia March - April 2020 digital | Page 9

NEWS Metso evaluating potential closure of its operations in Vereeniging, South Africa A s part of the global supply footprint development strategy in its Minerals operations, Metso is initiating consultations to evaluate the potential closure or other alternatives for its operations in Vereeniging, South Africa. “Our strategy is to utilize synergies of the most efficient manufacturing and sourcing opportunities globally. We are continuously developing our supply footprint to deliver the best value, availability and quality for our customers,” says Sami Takaluoma, Tanzania’s mining sector to contribute 10% the country’s GDP in 5 years T anzania’s mining sector has been projected to contribute 10% to the country’s GDP by 2025. The Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said that the mining sector’s current contribution to GDP is estimated at 3.5%. Majaliwa, who also inaugurated a certificate of origin for tin that is mined in Tanzania, made the remarks at a mining investment conference in Dar es Salaam. He reiterated that minerals will be able to contribute 10% of the GDP following reforms in the mining sector. This comes shortly after the Tanzania acquired the certificate of origin for tin and its base metals of tantalum and wolframite. The certificate allowed the country to export the metals currently mined in Kyerwa and Ngara districts in Kagera region. President, Minerals Consumables business area at Metso. Metso’s unit in Vereeniging provides pumps, spare parts, consumables, and repair services for the mining industry. The unit has approximately 200 employees. The acquisition of the certificate of origin came after the country met all export requirements to become the fourth eligible nation in the Great Lakes Region after Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Previously, the country produced tin and its base metals, but was not allowed to export them due to lack of certificates of origin, the necessary requirement for exports. Majaliwa said according to Tanzania’s report on the state of the economy for 2019, minerals contribution to the economy grew by 13.7%. He further added that the government has established minerals trading centers across the country to control smuggling of the precious gems out of the country. Diaphragm Level Control… Helping to Stop Plugged Chutes T he Model DLC is a flush mount, pressure activated, diaphragm style level control and plugged chute detector. The unit is available with either a heavy-duty rubber diaphragm or a 302 stainless steel diaphragm. The model DLC has 2 dry (unpowered) 15-amp microswitches that activate when material within the bin or chute presses upon the diaphragm face. The unit should be mounted on the vertical side wall of the bin, hopper or chute. The unit may also be mounted on the sloped portion of the chute (as long as material flows freely or does not “bridge”). The Model DLC can be used as a high- level switch, a low-level switch, or a plugged chute detector. Additionally, the model DLC may also operate as a material presence control on a conveyor belt, and a high-level indicator above a crusher box. The Model DLC is commonly used when intrusion into the bin is not acceptable, not possible or not allowed. The Model DLC does not intrude on the material flow stream. If you would like additional information on this or other products that Conveyor Components Company offers please contact their sales department toll free 800-233- 3233, fax [phone], e-mail> [email protected] or visit their website at www.conveyorcomponents.com. www.fmdrc-Zambia.com 7