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Maniry graphite project, Madagascar
10th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The definitive feasibility study has confirmed a technically robust project that will generate compelling financial returns over a projected mine life of 21 years. 


Pasinex pauses Türkiye zinc ops; Global's zinc recycling plant has minor damage
8th February 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

CSE- and FSE-listed Pasinex Resources has temporarily halted operations at the Pinargozu zinc mine, in Türkiye, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its employees. CFO Andrew Gottwald said in a... 


Moolmans enters into a new R7bn five-year contract with Tshipi é Ntle
31st January 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Contract mining firm Moolmans, which is a subsidiary of JSE-listed Aveng, has entered into a new five-year contract, valued at about R7-billion, with its long-standing client and South African... 


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New mini hydraulic excavator delivers more power, performance
27th January 2023

Built to deliver an improved customer experience, the new 5 t Cat 305 CR Next Generation Mini Hydraulic Excavator delivers more power to the hydraulic pump, higher bucket breakout forces and deeper... 


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SANY Global in Africa: SANY Southern Africa
27th January 2023

SANY Southern Africa is a subsidiary of SANY Group, a high-end equipment manufacturer with research & design (R&D) centres and manufacturing bases in China, India, Germany, US, Brazil, and... 


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Lafigué gold project, Côte d’Ivoire
20th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Studies have determined that the Lafigué deposit is amenable to conventional openpit, drill-and-blast mining, which will be undertaken by contractors. 


This village is standing in the way of Germany's coal revival
16th January 2023 By: Bloomberg

The protest started cheerfully enough on Wednesday, with music blaring and flags flying even under the driving rain. Then the police arrived, decked out in riot gear and backed by bulldozers, ready... 


Marula Mining CEO Jason Brewer.
Lithium sales from South Africa on track to begin this month, Marula Mining reports
12th January 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Sales of lithium processed out of stockpiles at the Blesberg project in the Northern Cape are expected to commence this month. “We’re on track for the first delivery of a thousand tons through to... 


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Counterbalance valve for bent-axis motor
12th January 2023

Global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics and electric powertrain systems Danfoss Power Solutions has introduced a counterbalance valve for its H1B bent-axis motor, expanding the motor’s... 


Sayona tracking to plan at NAL
21st December 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Sayona Mining is on track for a first quarter start at its North American Lithium (NAL) operation, in Quebec, with procurement reaching a 99% completion rate. The ASX-listed... 


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Mary River mine, Canada
16th December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

An iron-ore mine in the Qikiqtani region of Nunavut, in Canada. 


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Greenfield project deemed feasible
16th December 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Coal exploration and mining company Canyon Coal’s greenfield Gugulethu project – located south-east of Hendrina, in Mpumalanga – forms part of the miner’s expansion objectives to become a larger... 


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North American Lithium project, Canada – update
16th December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Sayona Mining has been awarded the final permit for the restart of the North American Lithium operations. 


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Dealership agreement a plus for agri-mechanisation and service sector
18th November 2022

In what is seen as an important boost for the local agricultural sector, global light and compact equipment specialist Wacker Neuson has announced a dealership agreement with South African... 


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Broken Hill cobalt project, Australia – update
11th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Cobalt Blue has announced plans to raise up to A$16-million in a share placement and nonrenounceable entitlement offer to advance work on its Broken Hill project. 


The story behind the decade-long relationship between Novelquip and Babcock
8th November 2022

Established in 2009, Novelquip Forestry, a South African designer, manufacturer and exporter of forestry soil preparation and planting equipment, celebrates its 13th anniversary this year. Over the... 


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John Deere Construction
28th October 2022

John Deere Construction entered the Southern African market in March 2021. Over the past 20 months, a lot has happened in the yellow equipment space. John Deere Financial announced in March 2022... 


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Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso
28th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study has concluded that Kiaka will be a low-cost gold project. 


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North American Lithium project, Canada
21st October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Sayona Mining has secured a rail solution to deliver spodumene from the North American Lithium operation to port. 


Wacker Neuson signs dealership agreement with Senwes Equipment, unlocking mutual growth potential in the agri-mechanisation and service sector
19th October 2022

Global light and compact equipment specialist, Wacker Neuson, inked a strategic dealership agreement with one of South Africa’s most prominent agri-mechanisation and service companies, Senwes... 


Cleaning up the construction industry with renewable energy
17th October 2022

Carbon emissions from construction sites are a major contributor to global warming, largely owing to the industry’s dependency on fossil fuels. The International Energy Agency’s 2019 Global Status... 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
14th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The High Court of Namibia’s hearing of the review of Namibia Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo‘s decision in June 2021 not to renew the exploration and prospecting licence for the Haib copper... 


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North American Lithium project, Canada – update
14th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Sayona Mining has launched a prefeasibility study for the development of downstream processing options at the North American Lithium operation. 


MINING MUSCLE
Seven 90-t excavators and 21 60-t articulated dump trucks to mine the Gugulethu project, which is set to produce single RB3 product for export
Gugulethu construction is still on track to kick off this year
30th September 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Construction of the almost R600-million opencast phase (Phase 1) of coal exploration and mining company Canyon Coal’s Gugulethu colliery is planned to start this year, subject to market conditions... 


RSPH Offerings
23rd September 2022

As of March 2022, RSPH is proud to share with you our complete set of offerings for Petrochemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas. Our passion and intention is to assist companies in these sectors to become... 


Danfoss Power Solutions highlights technology for efficient construction machinery at Bauma 2022
22nd September 2022

Danfoss Power Solutions, a leading global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, will showcase its portfolio of products and solutions for construction... 


CEO Mervyn Naidoo
Actom anticipating demand as energy projects continue to flow from REIPPPP
8th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

With a major increase in renewable energy projects anticipated over the next 12 months, turnkey electrical solutions provider Actom is confident that this will translate into an increased demand... 


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New products and technology developments at thyssenkrupp
6th September 2022

Comminution specialist thyssenkrupp has rewritten the crushing and grinding technology rule book with the introduction of the High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) Pro. 


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Billionaire Forrest’s hydrogen unit to speed expansion plans
5th September 2022 By: Bloomberg

The clean energy arm of billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. will add more investments in manufacturing facilities as the demand outlook for green hydrogen strengthens. A plant... 


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Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update
2nd September 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

West African Resources is considering expanding Kiaka’s nameplate capacity.  


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Overlay products for harsh environments
30th August 2022

Overlay products are made by welding a carbide-rich steel alloy on top of a steel plate, resulting in a compound material that has a very high resistance to wear, especially suitable for demanding... 


Wacker Neuson South Africa extends machine attachment portfolio as newly-appointed Cangini Benne dealer
30th August 2022

Wacker Neuson South Africa (Pty) Ltd., a subsidiary of the forward-thinking global Wacker Neuson Group, is proud to be appointed as the authorised dealer for Italy-based machine attachment... 


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Tailings rehandling: Replacing trucks with a slurry pipeline
26th August 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining companies, regardless of size or status, are under increased pressure from public and private stakeholders to find safer and more sustainable solutions for their tailings management.... 


Location map of the Santa Comba tungsten/tin project
Santa Comba tungsten/tin project, Spain
26th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has shown the project to be economically robust, complementing the permitted underground mine and offering significant upside, owing to its scalability. 


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Maintenance of HVAC systems key to efficiency
19th August 2022

Lack of attention to maintenance on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems on mobile mining equipment such as dump trucks, excavators, dozers and drill rigs can cost mines dearly,... 


Wheel loaders and excavators lined up after being assembled by Lovemore Bros at its Boksburg facility
Assembly project finalised without a hitch
19th August 2022 By: Halima Frost

Heavy lifting and rigging specialists Lovemore Bros Mechanical Projects division has reached the tail end of a substantial assembly project for Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions South Africa (WW... 


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Chilalo graphite project, Tanzania – update
19th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Evolution Energy Minerals will raise A$13-million in a two-tranche share placement to fund work at its Chilalo project. 


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Karowe underground project, Botswana – update
19th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has started sinking the main shaft at its Karowe diamond mine expansion project. 


South Africa needs special unit to crack down on illegal mining, Mantashe urges
12th August 2022 By: News24Wire

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says the country needs a dedicated team to clamp down on illegal mining in South Africa, adding that it will take several years for the... 


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Chilalo graphite project, Tanzania – update
12th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Evolution Energy Minerals plans to raise A$13-million in a two-tranche share placement to fund work at its Chilalo graphite project. 


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North American Lithium project, Canada – update
12th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The restart of the North American Lithium operations remain on track.  


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Pivot joints can strengthen machines
15th July 2022

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Nord-Lock range of bolting solutions includes Expander Pivot Pin components that comprise advanced pivot pin technology to offer dependable solutions that combat... 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
15th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Dates for the final hearing between Deep-South and the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy with regard to the Haib project has been set for October 3 and 4. 


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