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BME says more greenfield projects are needed
19th August 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Bulk emulsion explosives manufacturer BME says although mining profits have been bolstered in the last two years, more exploration and mine development are needed if the industry is to keep up with... 


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The emulsion vertical delivery system contributes to efficiency, as it frees up cage time, consequently enabling mines to not only increase hoisting capacity but also productivity
EVDS supports productivity
19th August 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Mining houses are increasingly realising the value of using emulsions in underground and surface blasting applications, and the addition of an emulsion vertical delivery system (EVDS) further... 


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IMT - Women in Mining
12th August 2022

Grace Shana – Group Financial Manager Born in Zimbabwe, Grace Shana holds a degree in Banking and Finance, a Senior Development Management Programme (SMDP) from the University of Stellenbosch and... 


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Users can explore specific data on every hole, such as comparing the design depth and charge versus the actual depth and charge, and the tool giving users customised reports
New solution helps mines achieve 'optimal' blasting results
5th August 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Blasting technology and services company Bulk Mining Explosives (BME) has launched the next generation of its XPLOLOG blasting control real-time data solution to help mines achieve optimal blasting... 


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First Quantum keeps cost guidance unchanged despite inflationary pressures
27th July 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Unlike several of its peers, Canada-based miner First Quantum has opted to keep its cost guidance for 2022 unchanged, despite inflationary pressures and lower output from its mines in Zambia. The... 


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Anglo Platinum declares R21bn dividend, levers R71bn half-year societal underpin
25th July 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and marketing company Anglo American Platinum on Monday declared a gross interim dividend of R21.5-billion from profits accrued during the six-month period ended... 


Africa’s green future is now thanks to thyssenkrupp Uhde’s cutting-edge green technologies solutions
18th July 2022

thyssenkrupp Uhde, as a proudly environmentally-conscious company, is helping to green the planet through itsleading-edge green technology solutions. Combining decades of experience and expertise,... 


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BME expanding used oil initiative
13th July 2022

Omnia Group company BME is bolstering its sustainability initiative of incorporating used oil into its emulsion explosives. Tasneem Bulbulia tells us more. 


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Eastplats positions new mining method to reopen CRM before year-end
8th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

Having completed a new long-term plan and mine redesign study, JSE- and TSX-listed midtier platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Eastplats envisages restarting mining operations at its flagship PGMs... 


Firefinch outlines plan for underperforming Morila 
Firefinch outlines plan for underperforming Morila 
4th July 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-based Firefinch on Monday outlined a ‘forward plan’ for the Morila gold mine, in Mali, after the company withdrew its full-year guidance, owing to a slower-than-planned ramp up that... 


AECI Mining’s incoming CEO aims to cut carbon footprint, grow outside Africa in the medium term
1st July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Newly appointed AECI Mining CEO Mark Kathan (51) says his main focus over the medium term will be the greening of the company’s manufacturing and logistical footprint, while also growing the firm’s... 


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Illegal mining brazenness a significant concern to legitimate industry
29th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Minerals Council South Africa legal deputy head Mxolisi Ngubane says that, although the prevalence of illegal mining is not new, the brazenness and evolving nature at which operations are taking... 


OZ Minerals lowers its yearly copper production guidance
27th June 2022 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed OZ Minerals has lowered its total yearly copper production guidance for 2022 to reflect a softer start to the year. The guidance was lowered from between 127 000 t and 149 000 t to... 


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Omnia declares R1.4bn dividend, boasts 123% growth in operating profit
20th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed chemicals manufacturing group Omnia Holdings experienced favourable market conditions in the agriculture and mining sectors in the financial year ended March 31, including high commodity... 


Glencore interim trading profit seen beating full-year guidance at $3.2bn
Glencore interim trading profit seen beating full-year guidance at $3.2bn
17th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified miner and commodities trader Glencore said on Friday that its marketing division’s interim earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) would exceed $3.2-billion, which is the top end of... 


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African diamond sector set for strong growth
17th June 2022

With China being Africa’s, and South Africa’s, most important trading partner, the Asian superpower’s expected economic slowdown in coming years is a cause for concern, unless these economies can... 


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Quarries upgrading to next-gen detonation tech
10th June 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME is steadily upgrading local quarries that have been using its AXXIS GII electronic detonation system for years to its latest-generation... 


Planned implosion of two silos at Kusasalethu in Carletonville
9th June 2022

Numerous mines in South Africa are either reaching the end of their productive lifespans, or have redundant infrastructure on-site that either needs to be refurbished or demolished. Here is where... 


Successful implosion of Kaserne building in Joburg
17th May 2022

It took only four seconds and 783 non-electronic detonators to bring about the successful implosion of the Kaserne building in downtown Johannesburg on Sunday 15 May 2022, reports Kyle Perkin,... 


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Barrick boosts stocks at mines to weather supply chain storm, CEO says
11th May 2022 By: Reuters

Barrick Gold has nearly doubled its inventory of some key supplies at mines to weather the disruptions caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, CEO Mark Bristow told Reuters on Wednesday. The... 


Inflation eating into Gold Fields' Chile project, CEO says
10th May 2022 By: Reuters

Surging inflation is eating into gold miner Gold Fields' contingency cost buffer for its Salares Norte project in Chile, CEO Chris Griffith said on Monday, adding that the South Africa-listed... 


Artisanal and Small Scale-Mining Policy aimed at addressing illegal mining
10th May 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Illegal mining is a critical challenge in the South African mining and minerals industry and, in response, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe on March 30 published the Artisanal... 


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Electronic detonators ensure effective blasting
6th May 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Opencast mines have to contend with rising costs as they go deeper. Efficiency is required to contain these costs and remain profitable, which is offered by digital technology such as blast... 


Latest blasting techniques for rehabilitation of dam walls
29th April 2022

New blasting techniques have been developed specifically to retain the structural stability of dams themselves, with no wasted effort. These projects call for highly controlled, cautious, partial... 


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Precinct pursues implementable solutions
29th April 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Public–private partnership Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) has strengthened its focus on developing and sourcing implementable solutions for the mining industry. The precinct has shifted its focus,... 


Vale unveils 'massive' buyback programme amid iron windfall
Vale unveils 'massive' buyback programme amid iron windfall
28th April 2022 By: Bloomberg

Vale unveiled its biggest-ever share buyback program as the Brazilian iron ore and nickel giant rewards shareholders concerned by softening Chinese demand. The world’s No. 2 iron-ore producer said... 


First Quantum Minerals' profit more than doubles on higher prices
27th April 2022 By: Reuters

Toronto-listed miner First Quantum Minerals reported on Tuesday a 171% jump in its first-quarter profit, powered by higher copper prices from supply worries. Realized price of copper, a key metal... 


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Hishikari mine, Japan
22nd April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the Northern Kagoshima Prefecture, in Japan. 


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ISO Tanks a solution for bulk liquids storage and transportation
22nd April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Local container supplier Almar Container Group’s ISO Tanks are internationally approved, meet global safety standards, and are inspected by registered surveyors. The tanks go through a series of... 


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Supplier highlights mining efficiency at Indaba
22nd April 2022

Getting behind the renewed enthusiasm of the upcoming Investing in African Mining Indaba, Omnia Group subsdiairy and blasting and explosives company BME will be face-to-face with the mining... 


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Firm achieves expansion, creates new products
22nd April 2022 By: Nadine James

Having completed the expansion of its bulk emulsion explosives plant, joint venture premium explosives and blasting solutions provider Enaex Africa plans to commercialise and launch new products,... 


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Kumba’s first-quarter output hampered by rain, equipment constraints
21st April 2022 By: Darren Parker

Iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore has revised its production and sales guidance for the year down from between 39-million and 41-million tonnes to between 38-million and 40-million tonnes, owing to... 


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Enaex Electronic Initiation Systems assembly plant, South Africa – update
15th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Enaex Africa has completed the expansion project. 


All systems go for Kaserne building implosion in Joburg
11th April 2022

It is all systems go for the planned implosion of the Kaserne building in Johannesburg on 1 May, reports the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Metropolitan Municipality Department of Housing. The building... 


Enaex Africa commissions expanded bulk emulsion plant
8th April 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Explosives company Enaex Africa has completed the construction and commissioning of an expansion project at its bulk emulsion explosive plant in Secunda. The company says this is a significant... 


Master Drilling posts good results, to continue technology pursuit
22nd March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed drilling technology company Master Drilling achieved a 40% year-on-year increase in revenue to a record $171.8-million for the year ended December 31, 2021. It generated $32.5-million in... 


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New blasting system improves safety
18th March 2022 By: Halima Frost

Having developed, and now busy testing its second-generation WebGen™ 200 in Australia and Canada, mining and infrastructure solutions provider Orica says its trials have shown improved safety and... 


Western Cape worried about Ukraine conflict's impact on the agriculture sector
8th March 2022 By: Yvonne Silaule

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture intends to call on the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) to monitor the development of blockages in the Western Cape's agricultural value... 


ASP Fire turns up the heat on gender diversity and inclusivity
7th March 2022

ASP Fire has made great progress in empowering women and providing opportunities in the male-dominated field that is engineering consulting. This is according to Fire Engineer Nanzi Bika, who... 


Namibian emulsion plant opened
25th February 2022

Mines in Namibia can look forward to buying locally-manufactured, quality bulk emulsion when provider of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems Orica and Native Storage Facility... 


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Mungari mine, Australia
25th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine 20 km west of Kalgoorlie, in Western Australia. 


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Marathon palladium and copper project, Canada – update
25th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Gen Mining and the Metis Nation of Ontario have signed a consultation and process agreement for the project. 


Used oil pioneer BME grows its green partnerships
21st February 2022

Leading the field in the way it incorporates used oil into its emulsion explosives, Omnia Group company BME is extending the benefits of this growing sustainability initiative to mining customers... 


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