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Mia Breytenbach

Mia Breytenbach

Mia Breytenbach is Deputy Editor: Features for Mining Weekly.

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By Mia Breytenbach

Rockwell files for business rescue

28th April 2017

Dual-listed alluvial diamond miner Rockwell Diamonds has filed for business rescue, which will ensure any liquidation order is automatically stayed. This follows after a judge in Kimberley on March... 


Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana and Faculty of Engineering Dean Prof LJ Grobler at the SUNfarming Food & Energy project

DAFF pledges support for a game changing NWU food and energy security project

26th April 2017

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has pledged its support for the SUNfarming Food & Energy project at the North-West University (NWU), in Potchefstroom, in the North West... 


Blue Label appoints COO for South African operations

26th April 2017

JSE-listed Blue Label has appointed Wayne McCauley as COO of its South African operations.  He will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing corporate and business strategies and... 


Shanta reports higher Q1 production, improved margins

21st April 2017

Aim-listed Shanta Gold’s New Luika mine, in Tanzania, produced 20 416 oz of gold in the quarter ended March 31, improving the company’s margins and keeping it on track to meet its 2017 guidance.... 


MEGA LIFTING
The HL-275 D27 mega scissor lift has a 6.15 m  2.50 m deck, measuring 8.25 m  2.50 m when extended fully

Africa’s largest scissor lift launched

21st April 2017

Mobile elevated work platform rental company Goscor Access Rental launched Africa’s largest scissor lift at its Montague Gardens facility, in Cape Town, last month. The HL-275 D27, manufactured by... 


ARTIFICIAL CONSTRAINT
The South African Wind Energy Association says the 2016 updated Integrated Resource Plan has unjustified artificial constraints on connection rates for wind and solar photovoltaic

Wind body questions unjustified constraints in power-mix base case

21st April 2017

The South African Wind Energy Association (Sawea) has rejected the current base case scenario used for the 2016 updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update for Electricity, calling for the... 


POWER SOURCE Lemur Resources’ mine in southern Madagascar is expected to supply coal to the Imaloto Independent power producer plan

Bushveld subsidiary, Chinese firm to build coal-fired power plant in Madagascar

21st April 2017

Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals subsidiary Lemur Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese State-owned hydropower engineering and construction company Sinohydro Corporation... 


CULTIVATION AIM
Zambia Minister of Works and Supply Matthew Nkhuwa waters a Pongamia Pinnata tree as Konkola Copper Mines CEO Steven Din (middle) and other officials look on

Zambian mine in first-of-a-kind tailings dump site rehab, hopes to eventually produce biodiesel

21st April 2017

Zambia’s largest integrated copper producer, Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), owned by global conglomerate Vedanta Resources, has launched the first project of its kind in Zambia to rehabilitate a... 


Rockwell files for business rescue; will retain company operations in the interim

18th April 2017

Dual-listed alluvial diamond miner Rockwell Diamonds has filed for business rescue, which will ensure any liquidation order is automatically stayed. This follows after a judge in Kimberley on March... 


CEO Harry Kenyon-Slaney

Gem Diamonds appoints new chairperson

18th April 2017

Aim-listed Gem Diamonds has appointed Harry Kenyon-Slaney as its chairperson and an independent nonexecutive director, effective after June 6, succeeding Roger Davis, who will be stepping down. "I... 


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Lesedi Nuclear Services will ensure plant design, tracker manufacturing and installation of Exosun’s single-axis solar tracker

Exosun, Lesedi partnership to offer localised solar tracking solutions

14th April 2017

Global supplier of solar tracking solutions for ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) plants Exosun and South Africa-based engineering, procurement and construction company Lesedi Nuclear Services have... 


GEORGE GOLDING
For the education sector, reliable Internet means access to information for . . . teachers and students

TVET students benefit from Euphoria, Saben partnership

14th April 2017

Local telecoms provider Euphoria Telecom announced that it had partnered with South African Broadband Education Networks (Saben) to offer affordable Voice over Internet Protocol to South African... 


PRODUCTION INCREASE
The revised mine plan is expected to result in a 39% increase in forecast gold production from 2017 to 2023, from 359 000 oz to 500 000 oz

Revised mine plan, updated reserves extend life of Tanzania gold mine

14th April 2017

East Africa-focused gold producer, developer and explorer Shanta Gold has announced a revised mine plan for its New Luika gold mine, in Tanzania, for January 2017 to December 2023, as well as an... 


FINANCE MOBILISATION The Africa Climate Change Fund was established in April 2014 with a €4.725-million contribution from Germany to scale up climate smart development in African countries

Africa Climate Change Fund embraces new partner contributions

14th April 2017

The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved the conversion of the Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) to a multidonor trust fund last month. This conversion brings two new partners to the fund, the... 


ATTAINABLE ACHIEVEMENT
Nameplate capacity at the Liqhobong diamond mine has been achieved on multiple occasions and 402 440 t was treated up to December 31

Lesotho diamond mine poised to start commercial production in June

14th April 2017

Aim-listed diamond development company Firestone Diamonds expects its Liqhobong diamond mine, in Lesotho, to reach commercial production at the end of June. Commissioning of the mine started in... 


Perseus Mining CEO Jeff Quartermaine

Perseus makes positive start to 2017, as Edikan’s Q1 production rises 51% q/q

12th April 2017

Dual-listed gold miner Perseus Mining has made a positive start to 2017, with 48 655 oz of gold produced in the quarter ended March 31. Production for the quarter was 51% higher than that produced... 


Least-cost base case essential starting point for IRP process – Sawea

Least-cost base case essential starting point for IRP process – Sawea

7th April 2017

The South African Wind Energy Association (Sawea) has rejected the current base case scenario used for the 2016 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update for Electricity, calling for the scenario to be... 


SOFTWARE PROVISION Infracon Consulting will be able to sell and distribute Ares Prism, an enterprise project life-cycle management solution to manage the complete project life-cycle of capital projects

Local company partners with global software solutions major

7th April 2017

Provider of integrated project cost management software solutions Ares Project Management LLC, subsidiary of Ares Holding Company, and South Africa-based, multi-layered consulting company Infracon... 


RBPlat to list R1.2bn unsecured convertible bonds, proceeds to fund Styldrift expansion ramp-up

5th April 2017

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has granted platinum mining company Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) approval for the listing of R1.2-billion 7% senior unsecured convertible bonds. The bonds... 


Bushveld’s Lemur, Sinohydro to build coal-fired power plant in Madagascar

5th April 2017

Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals’ Lemur Resources subsidiary has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese State-owned hydropower engineering and construction company Sinohydro... 


Bushveld Minerals CEO Fortune Mojapelo

Bushveld Minerals moves closer to SMC acquisition as it supports BEE deal

28th March 2017

Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals has signed a a deed of settlement and undertaking (DSU) with Gingko Trading and Oakleaf Investments Holdings 115. Under the DSU, Bushveld will settle all demonstrable... 


Firestone Diamonds CEO Stuart Brown

Firestone narrows H1 loss, says Liqhobong on track for commercial production in June

28th March 2017

Aim-listed Firestone Diamonds, which on Tuesday posted a $4.1-million loss before tax for the six months to December 31, expects its Liqhobong diamond mine, in Lesotho, to reach commercial... 


Revised mine plan, updated reserves extend life of Shanta’s New Luika mine

24th March 2017

Aim-listed Shanta Gold has announced a revised mine plan for its New Luika gold mine, in Tanzania, for January 2017 to December 2023, as well as an updated reserve plan for the mine. The revised... 


Exosun, Lesedi partner to offer localised solar tracking solutions in South Africa

23rd March 2017

Global supplier of solar tracking solutions for ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) plants Exosun and South Africa-based engineering, procurement and construction company Lesedi Nuclear Services have... 


INTERLOCKING TESTING FACILITY Enables Siemens to test and configure the software that will be used on PRASA's signalling systems

Siemens on schedule to complete PRASA’s Gauteng signalling project in early 2020

25th November 2016

International engineering company Siemens is on track and aims to complete its project scope for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (PRASA’s) rail signalling system project in early 2020.... 


INTEGRATED LOGISTICS Dachser believes that digitalisation, integrated with logistics, will increase efficiency in the mining industry and shape it for the future

Logistics firm records 50% growth, driven by SA, South American mining sectors

25th November 2016

Logistics provider Dachser South Africa (SA) has, over the past three years seen a 50% increase in growth driven by the South African mining industry, as well as by growth in the South American... 


Regional demand grows for safety science company’s services

18th November 2016

Global independent safety science company UL says demand for its services in Southern Africa has increased by more than 25% year-on-year since the company established a local footprint in 2015. The... 


ENVISIONED HEALTHCARE
The Hermanus Medical Village will include an oncology centre, a 20-bed subacute facility, the Hermanus Elderly Care Place frail care facility and a day hospital

New Hermanus Medical Village to open in January

11th November 2016

The increasing population of Hermanus and the surrounding Overberg area, as well as high demand for quality medical facilities, has prompted Cape Town-based commercial and industrial property... 


UNDERSCORED INTELLIGENCE IntelliBlast ensures delivery on desired blast outcomes and driving efficiencies, and optimise mining conditions

New approach to deliver safe, efficient blasting and cost savings – AEL

11th November 2016

South African explosives manufacturer and distributor AEL Mining Services has launched IntelliBlast, a holistic and flexible approach to help clients on their unique journey to optimal blast... 


POLY-CER CERAMIC LINER Comprises a wear ceramic that has been vulcanised into rubber, providing high resistance against abrasion

Metso raising awareness about advantages of its offerings

11th November 2016

By focusing on reducing costs and downtime for the mining industry, mining and industrial solutions provider Metso aims to raise awareness about the advantages of several of its offerings. This... 


EMPOWERING AFRICA
Since 2010, Caterpillar has invested about $50-million to support projects in Africa that improve the lives of those living in poverty

Caterpillar to invest $1bn in Africa over next five years

4th November 2016

US mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar, its independent dealers and the Caterpillar Foundation are to invest $1-billion in business, education and training across Africa over the next five... 


GENERATION DEVELOPMENT
Next Renewable Generation is currently involved in about 50 projects, which are in various stages of proposals and feasibility

South African renewables IPP in financing deal with Japan’s Inabata

4th November 2016

Renewable energy independent power producer and energy consulting group Next Renewable Generation (NrG) has concluded a significant investment deal with large Japanese trading company Inabata to... 


As remanufacturing trend emerges worldwide, SA auto parts makers improve their capabilities

4th November 2016

With remanufacturing gaining traction worldwide, local companies in the automotive sector are improving their capabilities in this discipline, says auto-electrical and battery distribution company... 


REMARKABLE RECOVERY
New Gold Recovery’s proprietary gold recovery process applies nanotechnology that recovers in excess of 90% of gold particles

US miner using nanotechnology to recover gold

4th November 2016

US-based start-up gold producer New Gold Recovery (NGR) has started gold production at its Black Rock Canyon mine, in Nevada, in the US, using a proprietary gold recovery process applying... 


Investing in climate resilience will be key to improving prospects for drought-prone farming sector

Investing in climate resilience will be key to improving prospects for drought-prone farming sector

28th October 2016

With several weather institutions expressing cautious optimism that South Africa could receive normal, or even above-normal, rainfall towards mid-summer – that is between December and January –... 


ENERGY SOLUTION
The Powerstar range includes the energy storage system Virtue that can be integrated with any Powerstar Max or HV Max voltage optimisation system

Voltage optimisation solution punted as way to cut energy costs

28th October 2016

A deal by South African energy efficiency specialists Rhino Lighting and Powerstar South Africa (SA) has signalled the nationwide roll-out of a globally patented Powerstar range of voltage... 


Firm begins installing off-grid solar-charging stations in informal settlements

28th October 2016

Following the successful installation of its solar-powered charging station in the Mooiplaas informal settlement, in Centurion, renewable-energy supplier ePower Holdings are installing additional... 


CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM Following weather reports of potential above normal rainfall, the agricultural industry seems optimistic for a better season

Investing in climate resilience will be key to improving prospects for drought-prone farming sector

28th October 2016

With several weather institutions expressing cautious optimism that South Africa could receive normal, or even above-normal, rainfall towards mid-summer – that is between December and January –... 


PTM to advance Waterberg project to feasibility, construction decision stage

28th October 2016

Having received positive results from an independent prefeasibility study (PFS) on the Waterberg platinum group metals (PGM) project, in Limpopo, TSX- and NYSE-listed Platinum Group Metals (PTM)... 


RON TLUCZEK
As a vice-animateur, my role entails the provision of leadership

South African engineer’s geotechnical contribution recognised

21st October 2016

Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Gibb senior associate and geotechnical engineer Ron Tluczek has been recognised internationally for his contribution to the geotechnical engineering... 


UNTAPPED RESOURCE
Groundwater is the primary source of all water for about 70% of the inhabitants of the Southern African Development Community, yet only 1.5% is used

New SADC body set up to strengthen groundwater management

21st October 2016

The Southern African Development Community Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI), a new organisation that will work within 15 SADC member States to collaboratively strengthen the management... 


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