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Aerial view of mining trucks at the Phalanndwa Colliery
Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
7th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Canyon Coal has changed the name of one of its collieries ahead of the start of construction. 


Hummingbird ramps up Yanfolila operations after public disorder incident
15th December 2021 By: Donna Slater

Aim-listed gold miner Hummingbird Resources reports that, with its Mali-based Yanfolila mine returning to operations on December 1, after being shut for six days as a result of illegal roadblocks... 


Concor progresses with Majuba ash disposal facility
14th December 2021

Leading black-owned contractor Concor is over halfway with extending the continuous ash disposal facility (ADF) at Eskom’s Majuba power station near Amersfoort in Mpumalanga. This project will... 


A photo of an excavator’s bucket resting on the ground in a colliery
New colliery construction planned for early 2022
10th December 2021 By: Darren Parker

Pending offtake negotiations, construction of coal mining company Canyon Coal’s new Bekezela Colliery and its facilities is planned to start in the first quarter of next year. Canyon Coal holding... 


A photo of a track in the mud of a colliery left by a large mining machine
Name change for new colliery
10th December 2021 By: Darren Parker

One of coal mining company Canyon Coal’s – a subsidiary of investment company Menar –  new collieries has changed its name from De Wittekrans to Gugulethu ahead of the start of construction. The... 


Aerial view of the Haib copper project
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
10th December 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Namibia Ministry of Mines and Energy’s legal counsel submitted its last filing with regard to the Minister’s decision to deny the renewal of the Haib copper licence, on November 17, 2021.  


The MeerKAT project is situated about 90 km from Carnarvon with its remote location in an arid area.
MeerKAT extension project, South Africa – update
26th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

South African black-owned construction group Concor has reported on its progress in building the foundations and infrastructure for the MeerKAT extension project, 


The MeerKAT project is situated about 90 km from Carnarvon with its remote location in an arid area.
Construction group reports on progress with MeerKAT radio telescope extension project
23rd November 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African black-owned construction group Concor has reported on its progress in building the foundations and infrastructure for the MeerKAT extension project, which it is undertaking in... 


Construction of the MeerKAT extension gets underway
22nd November 2021

Concor, the leading black-owned construction company, in partnership with OptiPower, is building the foundations and infrastructure for 20 more dishes for the pioneering MeerKAT radio telescope. A... 


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New heavy-duty excavator launched in SA
17th November 2021

CASE Construction Equipment, a CNH Industrial brand, launched its CX 220C LC heavy duty excavator in South Africa last month. This is the latest in the company’s range of excavators with the latest... 


Aerial view of the Haib copper project site
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
12th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The High Court of Namibia has ordered the Ministry of Mines and Energy to file documents supporting the decision of the Minister to refuse renewal of Deep-South’s Haib Copper licence. 


LOcation map of the Nueva Esperanza project
Nueva Esperanza gold/silver project, Chile – update
12th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kingsgate Consolidated has reported that it will allow TDG Gold Corporation to extend the completion of its financing to fund the acquisition of the Nueva Esperanza project. 


FFI strikes hydrogen deal with PNG
8th November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major Fortescue Metals’ green energy arm, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) is partnering with Papua New Guinea (PNG), to develop multiple large-scale green energy and green hydrogen... 


Volvo A30G ADTs maximise productivity on landfill sites
4th November 2021

With less than 10% of all general waste being recycled in South Africa, almost 100-million tonnes of municipal waste is dumped at hundreds of landfill sites across the country every year, according... 


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FFI targets green hydrogen in Jordan
4th November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The green energy arm of iron-ore major Fortescue Metals, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) will partner with the Kingdom of Jordan to conduct studies to develop green hydrogen production through... 


FFI to become UK's largest hydrogen supplier
2nd November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major Fortescue Metals’ green energy arm, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), will become the largest supplier of green hydrogen to the UK after striking a deal with construction giant J C... 


A large yellow mine load dump haul truck entering a mine being directed by a miner at the Russian diamond producer Alrosa operations
Diamond producer reaps rewards of modernisation
29th October 2021 By: Halima Frost

v Russia-based diamond miner Alrosa’s significant investment in modernising and automating its manufacturing processes is aimed at improving operational performance and decreasing costs. 


Image of uranium in hand
Mutanga uranium project, Zambia – update
1st October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx Uranium has completed the initial infill drilling campaign at the Dibwe East deposit of the Mutanga project. 


This picture is of a mining vehicle being shipped by MHS Plant and Equipment to a Zambia-based junior miner
Equipment procurement shakeup
24th September 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Owing to rising commodity prices and subsequent efforts to ramp up production, the mining industry is focused on the availability of larger earthmoving equipment, ensuring that equipment disposal... 


An image of a large Unitrans road train with four trailers being loaded with coal at a colliery
Transport company has high hopes for Indaba
24th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

This year’s Joburg Indaba brings with it hopes of increased and ongoing investment in the mining sector, specialist transport company Unitrans regional business development manager Joubert van... 


Supplier to break into mining
24th September 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Industrial equipment supplier and specialist Shumani Industrial Equipment is striving to secure its spot and compete in the mining industry, with Shumani MD Victor Nemukula noting that a few... 


Shumani looks to diversify into mining, construction industry
16th September 2021

As one of the biggest industrial equipment suppliers into the food and beverage industry, this remains the main target market for Shumani Industrial Equipment. However, the company aims to... 


Aerial view of Haib copper project
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The High Court of Namibia has interdicted the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy from granting a mineral licence, including an exclusive prospecting licence (EPL) over the area covered by the... 


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From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
9th September 2021

Shell Lubricants believes that there is potential for lubrication to deliver significant business value by contributing to improved productivity and reduced costs. Whether your mining operations... 


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BHP not banking on green hydrogen
8th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified giant BHP will not be relying on green hydrogen to meet its decarbonizing targets, the miner said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Hydrogen and Mines virtual summit, BHP’s manager for... 


Litter spills onto Cape Town beach as heavy rain causes breach at old landfill site
31st August 2021 By: News24Wire

Heavy rain over the weekend has caused dunes at a decommissioned landfill site to shift, spilling litter onto the beach at Witsand in Cape Town. City of Cape Town Mayco Member for Water and Waste... 


An image of a large red tracked front loader at the mine face with bucket full of ore ready to be graded by a ShovelSense system
Real-time ore analysis set for African market
27th August 2021 By: Halima Frost

Digital mining solutions provider MineSense is establishing offices in Africa and Europe to introduce its real-time ore analysis technologies to the African Copperbelt by the fourth quarter. “Once... 


Kemach Equipment cements partnership with Liebherr
26th August 2021

With effect from August 2021, Kemach Equipment is the appointed South African partner to Liebherr for the sales and aftersales service of construction and earthmoving machinery. Les Lothian, CEO of... 


BHP turns to electric pickups as miners seek emissions cuts
25th August 2021 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group and Mitsubishi Corp will deploy electric pickup trucks and fast-charging units at an Australian coal mine to test technology that could aid the challenging task of cutting the sector’s... 


Aerial view of Karowe openpit mine
Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has reported that it has made tremendous progress on the Karowe underground expansion project over the past 18 months. 


A Sany excavator
Partnership formed to teach rural women excavator operating skills
19th August 2021 By: Donna Slater

As part of efforts to uplift women during Women’s Month, South Africa-focused platinum developer Nkwe Platinum and multinational gold and copper explorer and developer Zijin Mining Group, have... 


An images of a connected mining operation vehicle
Telecoms solutions solve connectivity challenges
13th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Mobile satellite telecommunications company Inmarsat aims to solve some of the Australian mining industry’s biggest connectivity challenges. Inmarsat products and services have been used across... 


MHS Plant & Equipment set to shake up yellow metal procurement for large mining houses
10th August 2021

With commodity prices on the rise, heralding the advent of a potential super-cycle in the mining industry, the current focus is on the availability of larger yellow metal equipment. Here is where... 


An image of Phalanndwa Colliery ADT operator Nonhlanhla Maseko
New Women in Mining initiative to launch soon
6th August 2021

Coal mining company Kangra, a subsidiary of mining investment company Menar, located in Saul Mkhizeville, in Mpumalanga is currently establishing a new Women in Mining (WIM) initiative to further... 


Image of Australia flag and periodic table symbols for lithium and tantalum
Pilgangoora lithium/tantalum Stage 2 expansion project, Australia – update
6th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Pilgangoora lithium/tantalum project could potentially rival the 1.34-million-tonne-a-year Greenbushes lithium mine in terms of production. 


ASIO warns of cyberattacks on miners
3rd August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) and the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has warned that Australian miners are currently being targeted for cyber attacks. ASIO said... 


Native Americans ask court to block Lithium Americas Corp Nevada mine
2nd August 2021 By: Reuters

Two Native American tribes have formally asked a US federal court to prevent Lithium Americas from excavating its Thacker Pass lithium mine site in Nevada, which they say contains their ancestors'... 


Allegiance raises A$30m for Alabama coal buy
30th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Allegiance Coal will acquire US-based family owned Black Warrior Minerals (BWM), which owns the BWM mine in Alabama, having completed a A$30-million capital raise. Under the terms of... 


Image of Haib copper project in Namibia
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
30th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep-South Resources has filed an application with the High Court of Namibia on behalf of its subsidiary Haib Minerals for an order to review the decision of the Minister of Mines and Energy to... 


Image Karowe mine in Botswana
Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
16th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has announced that the project is fully funded. 


Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada – update
Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada – update
16th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Star Diamond has objected to Rio Tinto's "predatory and coercive" actions, after the global miner called a meeting for a joint venture the Canadian company says does not yet exist. 


Nueva Esperanza gold/silver project, Chile – update
Nueva Esperanza gold/silver project, Chile – update
9th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kingsgate Consolidated has signed a nonbinding letter of intent with TSX-V-listed TDG Gold Corporation to divest of its Nueva Esperanza gold/silver exploration project. 


BARING ITS TEETH
The new Kprime Tooth System fitted to Komatsu Excavators are stronger and longer lasting than previously fitted teeth
New excavator teeth cutting ground
2nd July 2021

Earthmoving and utility equipment manufacturer Komatsu’s new Kprime Tooth System from wear solutions specialists Hensley Industries is now available as standard on new Komatsu excavators. The... 


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