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R Previously, the best suitable option for clean air was the 1600 cfm oil-

and-Air introduces the efficient
free compressor, which for smaller project requirements is more costly
PTS 800 to their fleet
in terms of rental rate and diesel consumption. The new PTS800 is the
Recent research reports suggest that the market for oil-free
its compact and lightweight stature, it is easy to transport and install.
compressors will increase by leaps and bounds in the next five years. ideal solution for customers looking for less than 800 cfm. Thanks to
With safety and convenience being a concern for most companies, “The PTS 800 is the ideal solution for applications which require oil-
especially those in the food industries, the new PTS 800 is a welcomed free air, as there is no trace of oil in the air produced, certified by the
addition to the oil-free compressor offering. ISO class zero certification, the unit guarantees end product quality.
Rand-Air, market leaders in the rental of compressors and generators, The PTS 800 has an external fuel connector which enables customers
is a brand that prides itself on keeping abreast with the technological to connect to an external fuel tank. Another key advantage of this
changes and upgrades and the introduction of the PTS 800 to their unit is that it has been designed to suit 24-hour operations, enabling
fleet is testament to this. The PTS 800 is the latest addition to the businesses to run the system 365 days a year without any problems.
company’s efficient range of products, delivering 100% oil-free air with At Rand-Air the 100% safety and oil-free guarantee of the PTS800
an ISO 8573-1 accreditation. comes with a 24/7 availability and a fast, all-in approach, including all
accessories needed for setup.
There are industries such as the petrochemical and refinery industry
where compressed air is critical. By hiring an oil-free compressor, all Renting equipment from a reliable brand with an outstanding reputation
applications ensure clean, reliable and cost effective air supply at all and good understanding of the industry is highly recommended to
times. ensure that specific needs are met as this allows businesses to focus
on their business imperatives and the business at hand.

R Nzuri Copper CEO and executive director Mark Arnesen said: “The

esource estimate for Kalongwe
results of this high-quality feasibility study show that Kalongwe is an
project in Congo
outstanding project, characterised by high copper and cobalt grades,
Nzuri Copper has declared its maiden ore reserve estimate
The relative simplicity of the Stage 1 project and anticipated 12-month
for its Kalongwe copper-cobalt project in the Kolwezi region of the low capital and operating costs and strong financial returns.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after completing a feasibility timeline to production, once funding and board approvals are secured
study (FS) for the proposed Stage 1 development. make this a very attractive foundation project for Nzuri.
Based on the FS, it was determined that the project has a maiden Ore With a mine-life of seven years, the project has a pre-tax net present
Reserve estimate of 6.98Mt at 3.03% Cu and 0.36% cobalt for 211,494t value (NPV) of $116m and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 71%.
of contained copper and 25,128t of contained cobalt. The company is pursuing multiple opportunities to a enhance mine-life
According to the company, the FS confirms the technical and financial and production from Kalongwe beyond the Stage 1 project.
viability of an open-pit mining operation. Furthermore, in order to secure a funding package, the company is
The study takes into account an on-site 1Mtpa dense media separation evaluating options that include potential off-take and strategic partners
(DMS) processing plant to produce two dry saleable concentrate and conventional debt funding.
products.

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