CASE STUDY: Packaged Plant Upgrade Supplies Plant upgrades in remote mining environments demand more than simply supplying equipment. Success depends on deep operational understanding, practical engineering experience, careful supplier coordination, and the certainty that every component will arrive ready for installation — first time, every time. For this project, Aranzu was engaged to transform an … Read More
When Fritz van Stittert, Aranzu’s Managing Director, recently travelled through Tanzania visiting mine sites with regional partner Cope Investment, the trip became about far more than equipment and process discussions. It became a firsthand look into the realities of operating mines in remote African environments, and the importance of having trusted local partnerships and reliable … Read More
CASE STUDY: Gold Mining Efficiency in Africa Gold mining operations across Africa are often challenged by inefficiencies in material handling, particularly in wet and abrasive environments. In ROM (Run-of-Mine) SAG mill feed systems, uncontrolled water accumulation, material build-up, and maintenance downtime can significantly impact throughput and operational performance. A critical bottleneck exists beneath feed hoppers, … Read More
CASE STUDY: Jet-Pump Fluidizer Technology Across mining operations, one challenge is both universal and notoriously costly: the ongoing build-up of compacted slimes and solids in process-water dams. Over time, these dams accumulate dense layers of sediment on the floor, material that becomes so compacted that conventional pumps can’t move it. As the sludge layer grows, … Read More
CASE STUDY: Knife gate valve seal rings THE PROBLEM: One of our mining clients was facing a recurring and costly issue with their knife gate valves operating in a highly abrasive slurry environment. The standard seal rings within these valves were wearing out prematurely due to the coarse nature of the slurry. This rapid wear … Read More
Know Your Fill. Plan with Confidence. Introducing the Aranzu Backfill Monitoring System In underground mining, backfill strength isn’t just important, it’s critical. Yet, without reliable in-situ data, operators are often forced to take a conservative approach, extending curing times and delaying production in key areas. At Aranzu, we’re changing that. Our Backfill Monitoring System provides real-time, high-resolution data on stope … Read More
Real-Time Flow Data. Anywhere You Need It. Introducing the Aranzu Mobile Battery Powered Flow Meter Skid In dynamic mining environments, flexibility is critical, especially when monitoring slurry or water flow to changing stopes or temporary lines. Traditional flow meters, tied to fixed infrastructure and wired power, simply can’t keep up. That’s why Aranzu has developed … Read More
Eliminate Downtime. Protect Your Pumps. With the Aranzu Mobile Gland Service Water Skid. In remote mining environments, centrifugal pump performance hinges on one often-overlooked detail: a reliable gland service water supply. Without it, pump gland seals fail and unplanned downtime become inevitable. Inconsistent water pressure and poor-quality installations only compound the issue, putting production and … Read More
Aranzu is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with COPE International in Tanzania, aimed at expanding access to its specialised engineering solutions for the mining sector. Through this collaboration, COPE International will act as Aranzu’s official distributor in Tanzania, supplying a range of high-performance products designed specifically for mining operations. This includes Aranzu’s robust … Read More
In mining operations, the movement of haul trucks between different zones can unintentionally carry more than just payload. Cross-contamination – whether of ore, concentrate, or hazardous materials – poses a serious risk to process integrity, safety, and compliance. At Aranzu, we’ve developed a solution that stops contamination at the source. Our Automated Truck Wash Station … Read More