‘Early access to funding could improve mine rehabilitation’

Clarity on mine rehabilitation requirements and access to rehabilitation funds have been significant hurdles to effective concurrent mine rehabilitation – refering to restoration of the environment... 

Mintek reveals new tailings retreatment process

State-owned research organisation Mintek on Wednesday demonstrated its Reflaut tailings treatment process at gold miner Gold Fields’ South Deep mine, in Johannesburg. Reflaut, which stands for... 

Iconic Joburg ice rink being transformed into television production hub

The Sky Rink atop the Carlton Centre’s parking lot in downtown Johannesburg always had something of an edge to it. Experienced ice-skaters, often with a cigarette in their mouths, would make little... 

Solar system donation for Western Cape nonprofit organisation

Solar power solutions manufacturer SolarWorld Africa donated a R120 000 5 kW solar system to Western Cape-based non-profit organisation Grootbos Foundation’s Green Futures horticulture and... 

Iconic Joburg ice rink being transformed into television production hub

The Sky Rink atop the Carlton Centre’s parking lot in downtown Johannesburg always had something of an edge to it. Experienced ice-skaters, often with a cigarette in their mouths, would make little... 

Artificial football field built in Alexandra in latest roll-out of Safe-Hub programme

The Totalsports Safe-Hub, a football-based after-school programme for youth development, was launched earlier this month in the north of Johannesburg, as part of the South African Football... 

Enforcement of Section 54 stoppages ‘unclear, inconsistent’ – lawyer

While the mining industry has acknowledged the need to continuously improve health and safety to achieve its goal of ‘zero harm’, the application of Section 54 of the Mine Health and Safety Act... 

SA mines urged to quickly to benefit from technology innovations

South Africa’s mining industry needs to move quickly to take advantage of the opportunities and mitigate the risks inherent in the onset of disruptive technology innovations to remain competitive,... 

Ansys showcases manufacturing capabilities

Engineering solutions provider Ansys on Wednesday hosted investors and media on a tour of its technology investment business unit Parsec’s manufacturing facility, in Irene, Gauteng. Ansys CEO... 

Johan van den Berg

This week we feature Johan van den Berg, MD of Averda South Africa, an integrated waste management solutions provider   

Eastern Cape SMMEs to manufacture dolosse for N2 refurbishment project

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) announced last month the appointment of four small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) in the Eastern Cape to manufacture... 

SA business delegation explores opportunities at Central African ports

Research and consulting specialists Africa House led a business delegation to Central African port cities last month, to explore business opportunities in new port developments in Cameroon and the... 

BMI ‘moderately positive’ about mining’s near-term future

The overall view for the global mining industry in the coming years is “moderately positive”, owing to the ongoing fiscal spending on construction, mostly driven by China, BMI Research mining and... 

Amplats highlights importance of jewellery market at PlatAfrica awards

Platinum major Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), in association with Platinum Guild International (PGI) India and South African precious metals refining company Metal Concentrators, held the... 

New development phase launched at gas-equipped Centurion estate

Southdowns Residential Estate, in Centurion, celebrated its tenth anniversary and the launch of its latest development phase earlier this month, which will result in the construction of 65... 

Direct route helping SA improve trade with India

According to the 2016 H1 ‘Maersk Group India Trade Report’, India continues to shine as one of the largest containerised trade markets, registering significant growth of 11% in the first half of... 

Chinese construction to provide short-term boost for commodity prices

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The overall view for the global mining industry in the coming years is “moderately positive” owing to the ongoing fiscal spending on construction, mostly driven by... 

Arrowhead records 9.85% growth in FY dividends

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Arrowhead Properties recorded a 9.85% year-on-year rise in dividends to 82.55c for the financial year ended September 30. COO Mark Kaplan told... 

Football talent in Alexandra gets R8.5m boost

The Totalsports Safe-Hub, a football-based after-school programme for youth development, was launched earlier this week in the north of Johannesburg, as part of the South African Football... 

Move to integrate virtual and physical value chains

Digitalisation offers the opportunity to integrate virtual value chains into existing physical value chains, allowing for the development of a “digital twin” that can be used to improve product... 

Study forecasts strong growth in demand for lubricants in SA and Nigeria

According to research from growth consultancy Frost & Sullivan, the volatility of oil prices and the devaluating currencies of (?) Nigeria and South Africa are set to provide a huge boost for the... 

Majority of Southern Africans ‘desperately poor’ despite region’s mineral endowment

Despite its mineral resources, the South African Development Community (SADC) region had the worst health and poverty gap on the planet, Bench Marks Foundation chairperson Dr Jo Seoka said at the... 

Two-year renewal for Zebediela nickel project prospecting rights

Aim-listed base metals and uranium exploration company URU Metals announced earlier this month that it successfully renewed the three prospecting rights encompassing its Zebediela nickel project,... 

New FNB app simplifies financial decision-making when buying or selling property

First National Bank (FNB) has launched its nav›› Home edition digital financial navigation service last month, which simplifies customers’ financial decision-making when buying or selling property.... 

16 emerging contractors hired on Eastern Cape housing initiative

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) reported last month that it had built 496 houses in the small town of Moltena, outside of Queenstown, in the Eastern Cape, on behalf of the Department of... 

Chinese demand breaks five-year commodities downward spiral

Chinese commodity demand being higher than expected helped breaking a downward trend in global demand starting in 2011, however, global financial services provider Macquarie advised that the mining... 

Gold Fields plans $1.4bn investment to extend Damang’s life-of-mine

Gold Fields will invest $1.4-billion to extend the life of its Damang mine, in Ghana, from 2017 to 2024, the company announced last month at its third quarter operating update in Johannesburg. Over... 

Survey shows only modest rise in innovation performance by SA firms

South African companies have shown only marginal growth in innovation in 2016, business management consultancy Accenture’s Innovation Index finds. A total of 57% of respondents were found to be... 

Impact of digital disruption starting to be felt by business

Availability and business recovery company Veeam hosted its VeeamON Tour conference earlier this month, where trend analysis consultancy Flux Trends owner and top South African trend analyst Dion... 

Shell launches diluent for North American market

At this year’s MINExpo International, which took place last month in Las Vegas, in the US, global petrochemicals group Shell launched its ShellSol 2046NA solvents extraction diluent tailored for... 

SA-manufactured electric drive haulier prototype to enter service at PGM mine in 2017

Progress on integrated mining solutions provider Fermel’s 25 t direct electric drive hauler prototype is 85% complete and scheduled to be deployed with locally developed high-speed charging... 

Gold Fields aims to increase production in W Africa

Gold mining major Gold Fields announced earlier today that it would like to increase gold production from its West African assets to a million ounces a year. The company currently owns and operates... 

Gold Fields invests $1.4bn to extend Damang’s life-of-mine

Gold Fields will invest $1.4-billion to extend the life of its Ghana-based Damang mine from 2017 to 2024. Over the life of the mine, a total of 165-million tons will be mined at Damang, with... 

Gold Fields maintains FY output guidance despite 4% y/y drop in Q3 output

Gold major Gold Fields’ attributable equivalent gold production for the quarter to September 30, decreased by 4% year-on-year to 537 000 oz. Production was, however, 2% higher than the 529 000 oz... 

Continental vision identifies mining’s role in transforming economies

The need to diversify Africa’s primary-resource export-focused economies in support of other industry-related value chains is key to helping transform the continent’s economy and generate greater... 

Sacci calls on members to play part in averting ratings downgrade

South Africa’s current economic growth does not reflect the country’s potential and the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Sacci’s) members must help build the economy and steer the... 

African value chains key to building economic resilience, Davies avers

Intercontinental trade in Africa was key to provide impetus for industrialisation and more resilient economic growth, Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies noted during the the South African... 

Continental vision identifies mining’s role in transforming economies

The need to diversify Africa’s primary resource export-focused economies in support of other industry-related value chains is key to helping transform the continent’s economy and generate greater... 

FNB launches property ownership financial navigation tool

First National Bank (FNB) has launched its nav›› Home edition digital financial navigation service to simplify customers’ financial decision-making when buying or selling property. The service is... 

Vlakfontein landfill first to meet South Africa’s tough new hazardous-waste requirements

South African hazardous-waste landfill sites have a new best-practice champion in multinational waste-management company Averda’s R250-million Vlakfontein high-hazardous-class landfill site, in the...