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Mia Breytenbach

Mia Breytenbach

Mia Breytenbach is Deputy Editor: Features for Mining Weekly.

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By Mia Breytenbach

LEON VILJOEN:
Microgird technology isone of the benchmarks of how ABB can provide support to allow for stronger, smarter and greener grids

Microgrids add new arrow to Africa’s electricity access quiver

24th November 2017

The launch of a R25-million solar energy, lithium-ion battery storage microgrid on Robben Island – the World Heritage Site in Table Bay, Cape Town, which, until recently, relied on diesel to... 


TIN TARGETS AfriTin Mining aims to eventually mine three-million tonnes of ore a year and to produce about 5 000 t/y of tin concentrate, at grades of between 60% and 65%

New tin player aiming to achieve steady-state production at Namibian project within 12 months

24th November 2017

Diversified mineral development company Bushveld Minerals’ tin platform AfriTin Mining, which has assets in Namibia and South Africa, will focus on becoming “The Africa tin champion” by bringing... 


IMPROVED EFFICIENCY
Eenergy savings on Harmony Gold’s Tshepong mine compressors was achieved through the implementation of an integrated optimisation strategy

Harmony Gold gets tax incentive for energy savings at Tshepong mine

24th November 2017

Gold producer Harmony Gold Mining Company (Harmony) has received a Section 12L tax incentive for energy savings achieved on the compressors of the miner’s Tshepong gold mine in the Free State.... 


COMPLEMENTARY APPROACH
While agromining would have specific niche markets, the process will not compete with conventional mining operations

Agromining may provide new opportunities to extract remaining value from mined land

24th November 2017

With a significant portion of the large mineral deposits having been discovered worldwide, and in many cases reaching the end of viable economic recovery, phytomining is one option that could be... 


South32 intent on resolving Appin, Cannington challenges

23rd November 2017

Having acknowledged challenges at its Australia operations, particularly at the Appin metallurgical coal mine in Illawarra, New South Wales, diversified miner South32’s focus remains on resolving... 


South32 CEO Graham Kerr

South32 bullish on aluminium, manganese, energy coal prospects

23rd November 2017

With the price of various commodities having improved during the 2017 financial year, diversified miner South32 remains optimistic about the aluminium, manganese and energy coal sectors for the... 


Underground ore reserves extend Prominent Hill life to 2029

21st November 2017

An 18% increase in the underground ore reserve at Prominent Hill could extend the mine’s life to 2029, copper/gold miner Oz Minerals reported on Tuesday. The increase in underground ore reserves to... 


Mining contributes A$55bn to Qld economy in 2016/17

21st November 2017

The resources sector continues to drive employment and investment in Queensland, having contributed A$55.1-billion to the state’s economy in 2016/17 and supported the equivalent of 282 633... 


Bushveld’s Vametco subsidiary achieves solid Q3 performance

20th November 2017

Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals’ Bushveld Vametco subsidiary put in a solid performance for the third quarter ended September 30, which was supported by a rising vanadium price that traded at an... 


Balwin Properties CEO Steve Brookes

Continued apartment demand supports Balwin’s top-line growth in H1

20th November 2017

Despite a tough operating environment, residential property developer Balwin Properties continued to perform well in the six months ended August 31, with the group’s revenue up 19% year-on-year to... 


The Mutamba mineral sands project, in Mozambique

Savannah completes construction of Mutamba pilot plant, commissioning under way

20th November 2017

Aim-listed resource development company Savannah Resources has completed construction of the pilot plant for its bulk metallurgical test work programme at the Mutamba mineral sands project, in... 


Lemur appoints owner’s engineer, technical advisers for Imaloto BFS

17th November 2017

Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals’ Lemur Resources subsidiary, which is developing an integrated thermal coal mining and independent power producer asset in Madagascar, has appointed an owner’s engineer... 


IMPROVING EFFICIENCY
ETA Operations aided Harmony Gold in maintaining previously-implemented electricity cost savings projects that yielded significant results

Collaboration with engineering firm yields nigh-R100m cost saving for Harmony

17th November 2017

JSE-listed Harmony Gold has partnered with Pretoria-based engineering company ETA Operations (ETA), formerly known as HVAC International, to improve the operational efficiency of Harmony’s... 


IN PROGRESS Anglogold is extending the life of its Mponeng mine, in Gauteng, initially through the Phase 1 project to access deeper, higher-grade ore

AngloGold’s capex project progressing as planned, within budget

17th November 2017

JSE- and New York-listed AngloGold Ashanti says its high-return and low-capital projects in its international portfolio to extend mine lives and improve margins remain on track and within budget.... 


Need for collaboration in CSR initiatives emphasised

17th November 2017

With the mining industry now recovering from the downturn in commodity prices, and a new balance emerging in the global demand and supply of minerals, now is the time to reflect, innovate and plan... 


Afritin Mining CEO Anthony Viljoen

Afritin targets Africa tin champion title, Namibia project upscaled to commercial production

14th November 2017

Following the demerger of Afritin Mining from Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals – and its subsequent listing as the only pure - play tin platform on the Aim last week – the company, which has assets in... 


NEW FACE
New initiatives for Sheltam Group include the rebranding to Traxtion

South African rail operator rebrands, expands offering

10th November 2017

Following the investment by the Pan-African Infrastructure Development Fund 2 (PAIDF2), managed by Pan-African fund manager Harith General Partners, in South African locomotive and rail operator... 


PRODUCTION EXPANSION
While Tetra4 already produces compressed natural gas, new expansions will include the liquefaction of the gas – the first in South Africa

Gas company secures onshore petroleum production right

10th November 2017

The Petroleum Agency of South Africa has granted integrated alternative and renewable-energy business Renergen’s Tetra4 subsidiary environmental authorisation for its Free State natural gas... 


CHAIRED PROJECT The first project from AEL Mining Services Chair in Innovative Rock Breaking Technology will be to determine safe blast-clearance radii for blasting

AEL Mining Services launches rock-breaking technology chair at University of Pretoria

10th November 2017

Johannesburg-headquartered developer, producer and supplier of commercial explosives AEL Mining Services has, in partnership with the University of Pretoria (UP), launched the AEL Mining Services... 


DEON DE KOCK
With this modular plant, we can really live our vision by delivering that extra value

Modular Reflux Classifier launched

10th November 2017

Minerals and cement industry equipment and services supplier FLSmidth has officially launched its modular Reflux Classifier (RC) plant, which is suitable for fines gravity separation applications.... 


Tsodilo to treat BK16 samples to recover diamonds, assess economic viability

9th November 2017

Following a completed drilling and bulk sampling programme at TSX-listed Tsodilo Resources’ 100%-owned BK16 kimberlite project, in Botswana’s Orapa kimberlite field (OKF), the company will treat... 


Mining industry should review business models, CSR collaboration – DMR

7th November 2017

With the mining industry now recovering from the downturn in commodity prices, and a new balance emerging in the global demand and supply of minerals, now is the time to reflect, innovate and plan... 


AngloGold CEO Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan

AngloGold achieves strong Q3 performance, on track to meet FY guidance

6th November 2017

Johannesburg- and New York-listed AngloGold Ashanti generated free cash flow of $88-million in the third quarter of this year, following strong production and cost containment across its portfolio,... 


LEON VILJOEN
This system makes it the ideal solution, not only for the environment, but also from a business perspective

Newly inaugurated PV microgrid to supply almost 50% of Robben Island’s electricity

3rd November 2017

Robben Island, a World Heritage Site has gone green with the installation of a R25-million solar energy, lithium-ion battery storage microgrid that will supply almost half of the island’s yearly... 


LET PORTFOLIO
Equites Property Fund has completed the 28 527 m2 distribution centre and head office for Röhlig-Grindrod, in Meadowview, which is being let on a ten-year lease

Logistics property fund seeking development opportunities in South Africa, UK

3rd November 2017

JSE-listed specialist logistics property developer and landlord Equites Property Fund, which has a R1.3-billion development pipeline in progress, is pursuing various development opportunities, in... 


CANADIAN SUCCESS
Production in Canada increased five-fold to 1.1-million carats

De Beers posts 46% higher diamond output

3rd November 2017

Diamond major De Beers’ rough diamond production for the third quarter of the year increased by 46% year-on-year to 9.2-million carats, reflecting stable trading conditions, as well as the... 


SOLID SISHEN
Sishen iron-ore mine maintained its consistent performance, with ongoing improvements that have resulted in a revised production guidance for 2017

Kumba’s September-quarter iron-ore output 2% down year-on-year

3rd November 2017

Anglo American subsidiary Kumba Iron Ore’s production decreased by 2% year-on-year to 11.5-million tonnes for the quarter ended September 30. This was owing to a 7% decrease in the Sishen mine’s... 


Goldplat’s gold sales up 95% in September quarter

3rd November 2017

African gold recovery services company Goldplat has achieved a 95% year-on-year increase in gold sales to 14 374 oz for the quarter ended September 30. "With operational profitability achieved at... 


UCT’s business school to participate in UN programme research council

27th October 2017

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT’s) Graduate School of Business (GSB) has been named as one of nine leading universities to be part of a partnership with the United Nations Development Programme... 


Family-owned businesses outperform peers, report shows

27th October 2017

Family-owned companies have outperformed broader equity markets in every region and sector, according to the Credit Suisse Research Institute’s (CSRI’s) ‘The CS Family 1000’ report, which reviews... 


Goldplat increases gold sales in Sept quarter

24th October 2017

Aim-listed gold producer Goldplat has achieved a 95% year-on-year increase in gold sales to 14 374 oz for the quarter ended September 30. "With operational profitability achieved at all operations... 


De Beers’ Q3 output rises 46% y/y

De Beers’ Q3 output rises 46% y/y

24th October 2017

Diamond major De Beers’ rough diamond production for the third quarter of the year increased by 46% year-on-year to 9.2-million carats, reflecting stable trading conditions, as well as the... 


Kumba Q3 output down 2% y/y; FY guidance raised

Kumba Q3 output down 2% y/y; FY guidance raised

24th October 2017

Anglo American subsidiary Kumba Iron Ore’s production decreased by 2% year-on-year to 11.5-million tonnes for the quarter ended September 30. This was owing to a 7% decrease in the Sishen mine’s... 


Renergen CEO Stefano Marani

Renergen secures onshore petroleum production right in South Africa; will locally produce LNG

24th October 2017

The Petroleum Agency of South Africa has granted integrated alternative and renewable energy business Renergen’s Tetra4 subsidiary environmental authorisation for its Free State natural gas... 


Robben Island inaugurates R25m microgrid

Robben Island inaugurates R25m microgrid

20th October 2017

Robben Island, a World Heritage Site has gone green with the installation of a R25-million solar energy, lithium-ion battery storage microgrid that will supply almost half of the island’s yearly... 


Gamsberg zinc project a thumbs up for South Africa amid investment slowdown

Gamsberg zinc project a thumbs up for South Africa amid investment slowdown

20th October 2017

Amid low levels of capital project activities in South Africa, the $400-million Gamsberg zinc and lead project, in the Northern Cape, has become the largest mining project under execution in the... 



SAVINGS PURSUIT
Indicative results can play a role in the development of an alternative cost-saving methodology for fleet owners and in pursuing and encouraging fleet optimisation

Local gas company trials diesel dual-fuel kits on long-haul trucks

20th October 2017

As fleet operators increasingly aim to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce costs, natural gas company Tetra4, a subsidiary of JSE-listed energy company Renergen, has started trialling diesel... 


WRAPPING UP
Growthpoint Properties is nearing completion on the 112 000 m2 office development for Discovery, in Sandton

Property developer launches SA’s first dual-certified property portfolio

20th October 2017

Real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint Properties has launched the first and only property portfolio in South Africa to be highly rated by the South African Property Owners Association... 


ECOLOGICAL SENSITIVITY
Vedanta Zinc International harvested almost 85 000 plants, which will be relocated and/or donated in future to other nurseries and botanical gardens

Gamsberg zinc project a thumbs up for South Africa amid investment slowdown

20th October 2017

Amid low levels of capital project activities in South Africa, the $400-million Gamsberg zinc and lead project, in the Northern Cape, has become the largest mining project under execution in the... 


South Africa spending less than its peers on mining research and development

20th October 2017

While South Africa had increased its investment in mining research and development (R&D) since 2014, the country’s investment was still below that of its peers, delegates heard during a panel... 


SA weighs market opportunities as utility-scale battery storage prospects improve

SA weighs market opportunities as utility-scale battery storage prospects improve

13th October 2017

Following the release of an energy storage technoeconomic study, ‘The South Africa Energy Storage Technology and Market Assessment’, advocating that South Africa requires market preparation to take... 


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