High-Precision Pumping in Africa with Tsurumi Pumps

Welcome back to The Mining Pulse! In this episode Graeme sits down at Electra Mining with Jared and Yentl from Tsurumi Pumps to unpack their incredible 103-year legacy of Japanese engineering. We dive deep into how Tsurumi’s highly robust electrical submersible pumps are designed to thrive in the harshest dewatering and slurry applications across the African continent. From navigating complex logistics into the DRC and West Africa to their rapid 24-hour quote turnaround time, the team shares exactly what it takes to support mining operations when it matters most. Key Takeaways: A Century of Excellence: Discover the 103-year history behind Tsurumi’s proudly Japanese manufacturing. Built for Africa: Learn how their submersible pumps are engineered with such precision and robustness that they can last anywhere in the world if they can survive the African mining sector. On-the-Ground Support: Tsurumi’s team actively travels to sites across West Africa, Zambia, and beyond to troubleshoot directly with end-users. Rapid Responsiveness: Explore how their Johannesburg facility mitigates port congestion by maintaining a strict 24-hour turnaround on sales quotes. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Tsurumi Pumps 0:38 103 Years of Japanese Engineering 1:22 Supporting the West African Mining Market 2:10 What is an Electrical Submersible Pump? 3:21 Overcoming African Port Congestion 5:06 24-Hour Quote Turnaround Time 5:57 High-Precision Engineering for Tough Environments 8:02 On-the-Ground Support & Service Teams 10:18 Episode Wrap-UpDon't miss a single beat of the industry's critical readout. Subscribe to The Mining Pulse on YouTube, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform, and leave your thoughts in the comments below to help shape our future conversations! Stay sharp, stay informed, and stay on the pulse.