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Uis tin project, Namibia
Uis tin project, Namibia
30th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin is continuing with the production ramp-up of its pilot mining and processing facility at its Uis mine. 


Company’s equipment solutions maximise clients’ investments
Company’s equipment solutions maximise clients’ investments
21st October 2020

OEM equipment supplier Maximum Equipment started operations in 1995 with the sales and marketing of quality used equipment. Over the years, the company has expanded into the sales and hire of... 


Midrand Monthly Truck & Construction Auction
Midrand Monthly Truck & Construction Auction
20th October 2020

Heavy machinery auction leaders, WH Auctioneers offers 18 x low hour 2018 to 2014 Volvo A40G and A40F 6x6 Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT'S) on their monthly Bank Repo & Defleet Earthmoving & Truck... 


Rainbow Rare Earths advances trial mining at Gakara
7th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Trial mining operations at rare earth producer Rainbow Rare Earths’ Gakara operation, in Burundi, continue to strengthen, with concentrate production having increased to an average of 59.9 t a... 


RWE's giant coal-era excavator draws high demand
RWE's giant coal-era excavator draws high demand
1st October 2020 By: Reuters

RWE has received 45 bids for one of its giant bucket-wheel excavators used in mining that it put up for sale in an online auction earlier this year, Germany's largest power producer has said. The... 


GOOD AS NEW
SANY has sold a significant number of machines during the lockdown period and have very few pieces of used equipment on hand
Used equipment gaining traction
25th September 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Earthmoving equipment supplier Goscor Earthmoving, an accredited dealer of heavy equipment manufacturer SANY equipment, has noted an increase in the popularity of used materials-handling equipment... 


Mineral Commodities starts mining at Western Strandline
11th September 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining has started at the Western Strandline mineral sands project, adjacent to the existing Tormin mining operations, in South Africa’s Western Cape. ASX-listed Mineral Commodities on Friday... 


TVH now also sells parts for small earth-moving equipment
10th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TVH, the worldwide leader in replacement parts and accessories for material handling, industrial and agricultural equipment, has announced its expansion into the small earth-moving (SEM) equipment... 


Uis tin project, Namibia – update
Uis tin project, Namibia – update
4th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Uis Tin is focusing on ramping up the pilot plant. 


Hillside copper/gold project, Australia
Hillside copper/gold project, Australia
21st August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated feasibility study envisages an operation processing six-million tonnes a year of copper/gold. 


Mt Rawdon mine, Australia
Mt Rawdon mine, Australia
14th August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine located 75 km south-west of Bundaberg, in Queensland, Australia. 


Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia
Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia
7th August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The Australian government has renewed the major project status of the Nolans rare earths project. 


Tick Hill gold project, Australia
Tick Hill gold project, Australia
7th August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Carnaby Resources has sold the historical Tick Hill tailings stockpile for A$6-million, retaining full ownership of the Tick Hill project. 


Uis tin project, Namibia
Uis tin project, Namibia
7th August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin has secured additional financing through a placing and subscription to raise just over £3-million. 


BBC Orion arrives in DBN from Poland carrying 13 new generation straddle carriers
Durban Container Terminal takes delivery of more straddle carriers
3rd August 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 has taken delivery of a further 13 electric straddle carriers, improving the availability and reliability of equipment across waterside, landside and rail... 


Haib copper project, Namibia – update
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
31st July 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep-South Resources intends to undertake a feasibility study of the high-grade area of the deposit as the next phase of the project. 


Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update
Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update
31st July 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The Northern Territory government has granted the mineral leases for the project. 


Yaouré gold project, Côte d’Ivoire – update
Yaouré gold project, Côte d’Ivoire – update
24th July 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The Yaouré gold project remains on track to achieve the target of first gold pour in December. 


Invicta sells agricultural equipment businesses
20th July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Investment holding and management company Invicta Holdings will sell four businesses owned by its subsidiary Humulani Marketing to CNH Industrial. The businesses being sold are Northmec, NHSA, CSE... 


Largest Volvo Penta-powered synchronised power generator unit in South Africa installed by Babcock
14th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Babcock has been a significant player in the provision of standby and prime power generation solutions in southern Africa since 2006 and has installed the largest Volvo Penta powered synchronised... 


The Fekola mine, in Mali.
B2Gold’s second-quarter output jumps 15%, revenue hits record
13th July 2020 By: Donna Slater

TSX-listed gold miner B2Gold has produced 239 574 ounces of gold in the second quarter, which is an increase of 15% over the same quarter of 2019 and also 3% more than its guidance. The higher... 


RENTAL BUSINESS GROWTH
To deal with the expected increase in demand for rentals, Bobcat has ensured that its rental fleets nationwide were repaired, serviced and ready for service
Equipment rentals benefit from dwindling economy
3rd July 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Owing to the recent economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 outbreak, many clients of heavy equipment solutions provider Bobcat Equipment South Africa are opting for short-term rental options,... 


Company leverages 20 years’ experience to benefit clients
3rd July 2020

The selection of suitable equipment for specific earthmoving tasks is critical, not only to optimise productivity, but to also ensure efficient capital expenditure, minimal downtime and safety on... 


Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US
Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US
26th June 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

ioneer is in discussions with a ‘range of strategic players’ to fund the development of its Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project. 


Topcon Electronics produces 100,000 control units per year
23rd June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

At the end of the 2019/2020 financial year, Topcon Electronics GmbH & Co.KG breaks its self-imposed sound barrier: the 100,000th display per year is completed. This doubling of the output within... 


Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia
Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia
19th June 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Arafura Resources will raise A$7-million from a share placement to institutional and professional investors to fund early engineering works for the prefront-end engineering design at the project. 


Uis tin project, Namibia
Uis tin project, Namibia
19th June 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

An in-house review from London Aim-listed tin mining company AfriTin has shown the potential extraction of lithium as an additional revenue stream , along with tantalum, for its Uis project. 


Company facilitates efficient furnace shutdown projects
29th May 2020 By: Halima Frost

Demolition solutions provider Jet Demolition offers specialised demolition services and machines that are easily adapted to the challenging conditions of furnace-related shutdown projects.... 


Tick Hill gold project, Australia
Tick Hill gold project, Australia
29th May 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

A scoping study has proposed the development of a mining and toll treatment operation. 


Jeebropilly mine, Australia
Jeebropilly mine, Australia
15th May 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

A previously operating mine located in Amberley, in Queensland, Australia. 


Rio hunting for staff in WA
14th May 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Major Rio Tinto has revealed more than 300 vacancies within its Western Australian iron-ore business, with the miner continuing its recruitment for skilled roles, apprentices, graduates and... 


WEIR MINERALS’ Multiflo® Barge Solutions
13th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

For 40 years Weir Minerals has provided custom Multiflo® barge solutions for applications all around the world. The global team of barge and dewatering specialists provide custom solutions for... 


Uis tin project, Namibia
Uis tin project, Namibia
8th May 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining has secured £2.05-million in a new loan note facility. 


PARAMOUNT PARNERSHIPS
B&E partners with Paramount Equipment to maximise its efficacy in supply
Autonomous rig to boost safety, efficacy
1st May 2020 By: Halima Frost

Drilling and blasting contractor Blasting & Excavating (B&E) intends to add the REL C650 series of autonomous drill rigs to its portfolio to offer a higher level of safety and efficacy to the... 


Mark Stevens
Mark Stevens
24th April 2020

This week we profile Mark Stevens, regional VP: Africa at MineWare, whose independent monitoring systems for draglines, electric shovels, hydraulic excavators and wheel loaders improve surface... 


Bobcat appoints Siviwe Gushu as National Rental Manager
21st April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bobcat Equipment South Africa has appointed Siviwe Gushu as National Rental Manager with effect from mid-March. The appointment is an important part of Bobcat’s commitment to cater for the... 


Authier lithium project, Canada
Authier lithium project, Canada
17th April 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The approvals process for its Authier lithium project remains on track. 


Uis tin project, Namibia
Uis tin project, Namibia
3rd April 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin has partly suspended activity at its Uis mine as a result of Covid-19. 


Chilalo graphite project, Tanzania
Chilalo graphite project, Tanzania
27th March 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study has demonstrated that Chilalo will be a robust project based on a probable reserve of 9.2-million tonnes. 


Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada
Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada
13th March 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Star Diamond has started legal proceedings against Rio Tinto Exploration Canada. 


SOUTH AFRICAN INFLUENCE
Air conditioning has also been introduced as an option on all Cat Next Generation mini excavator model sizes in response to direct feedback from South African customers
Online purchasing first for South Africa
6th March 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

US construction machinery manufacturer Caterpillar’s mini excavators will be one of the first Cat product lines to be sold online through its Southern Africa dealer, Barloworld Equipment, this... 


WATCH IT
The ARGUS WL monitoring system enables wheel loaders to accurately and safely monitor their load
Monitoring system’s African launch imminent
6th March 2020 By: Halima Frost

Monitoring solutions provider MineWare this month announced the launch of its Argus wheel loader monitoring system in Australia and the US, with a global roll-out to follow this year to meet... 


HAPPY WITH HYUNDAI
Hyundai excavators and wheel loaders are a key construction equipment brand in Pera Plant & Civils’ fleet
No growth expected amid low govt spend
6th March 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Government spending is the main drive for construction and/or civils spending, but, as the budget is exceptionally tight, construction equipment supplier HPE Africa MD Ross Collard does not expect... 


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