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Mt Carbine tungsten mine expansion project, Australia
11th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

An expansion bankable feasibility study on the project has proposed a 12-year operation, with development to be undertaken in a phased investment approach. 


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Kimberlite research could help reverse emissions
4th March 2022 By: Halima Frost

Global diamond corporation Alrosa Group is working with Russia’s leading research centres to study the carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption capabilities of kimberlite to determine whether it could... 


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Tombador iron-ore project, Brazil
4th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has confirmed the potential for the project to produce a high-grade product and generate strong returns over its life-of-mine. 


Stronger rough diamond prices prompt Diamcor to fast-track some Phase 2 expansion projects
2nd March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Diamcor Mining plans plans to accelerate certain portions of the planned Phase 2 expansion projects at its Krone-Endora at Venetia project, in Limpopo, South Africa. “Given the current... 


Kwatani’s single deck screen for gold mine in Namibia
OEM’s screens support Namibian expansion
25th February 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Namibia’s bustling mining scene is witnessing exciting expansion and technological innovation with original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kwatani supplying five custom-designed and -manufactured... 


Rio Tinto posts bumper year
23rd February 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified giant Rio Tinto has reported record results for the 2021 financial year, with a 116% surge in aftertax profit. "Our people have continued to safely run our world-class assets and are... 


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Saiccor mill expansion, South Africa – update
18th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The ramp-up of the Saiccor mill expansion is proceeding as planned. 


JRA depots to resume operations at full capacity
16th February 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) depot workers will return to work on a full-time basis from February 16 following a directive from Johannesburg acting city manager Floyd Brink. The roads agency had... 


Trends shaping South Africa’s Global Business Services industry in 2022
15th February 2022

By Clinton Cohen, CEO of iContact BPO There has been a marked increase in the number of first-time outsourcers looking to offshore their customer-service, back-office and technical support... 


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Caracal raises £2m to help fund Kilimapesa gold mine expansion
14th February 2022 By: Darren Parker

London-listed gold producer Caracal Gold has raised about £2-million through the placement of an additional 177-million ordinary shares. The additional shares were acquired by a major shareholder... 


Vague Covid-19 policy a hindrance to economic recovery
7th February 2022 By: Darren Parker

Diversified professional services firm Ernst & Young Africa CEO Ajen Sita has criticised “vague” government policy on tackling Covid-19, calling for more clarity to steer South Africa out of crisis... 


Social distancing at Implats
BLSA pleads for workplace restrictions to be eased
7th February 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa is becoming an outlier in workplace regulations, with businesses still being required to maintain an array of Covid-19 workplace regulations. These include keeping an attendance... 


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Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
4th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Syrah Resources has reported a tough quarter at its Balama operation, with production constrained by product inventory at its operations. 


Caracal accelerates expansion at Kilimapesa gold mine
3rd February 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Caracal Gold is accelerating implementation of the final phase of its initial three-phase operational plan to further increase gold production and improve efficiencies at its flagship... 


B & E gears up with latest Metso plant from Pilot Crushtec
1st February 2022

Leading crushing contractor B&E International has invested in Metso’s latest mobile screening solutions from Pilot Crushtec, in advance of what is hoped to be a better year for road-building and... 


Environmental compliance audits – norms and standards
31st January 2022

Compliance audits are used to assess and verify aspects related to or undertaken by an organisation against a specific objective. These compliance commitments can be found in various regulatory... 


Multi-brand approach better serves Kemach Equipment customers
31st January 2022

Traditionally a single-brand distributor, Kemach Equipment has over the past year transformed into a multi-brand equipment solutions provider, thus providing customers with the convenience and... 


Francois Marais, sales and marketing director at Pilot Crushtec
Francois Marais
28th January 2022 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Francois Marais, sales and marketing director at Pilot Crushtec, which is involved in the manufacture, import and distribution of crushing, screening and materials handling... 


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Ammaroo phosphate project, Australia – update
28th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

SNC-Lavalin Group is undertaking a definitive feasibility study on the Ammaroo project. 


More flexibility and efficient on site
24th January 2022

The new MOBISCREEN MSS 802(i) EVO offers users a mobile, efficient screening plant that was designed to meet changing challenges in different application areas. With its well-thought-out plant... 


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New elliptical movement vibrating screen for high-moisture applications
21st January 2022

An elliptical motion vibrating screen has been designed using new technology that makes it particularly suited for screening applications challenged with high-moisture content, and the equipment... 


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Company stresses need for on-site mining medical services
21st January 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Mining companies that partner with professional medical consultants to provide on-site medical assistance have the confidence that medical issues are treated appropriately and quickly. This... 


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Rising need for alcohol testing, recalibration
21st January 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Medical equipment suppliers are encouraging local miners to conduct more regular breathalyser alcohol testing at their operations, and to recalibrate breathalyser equipment that has not been used... 


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First Quantum's 3-year capex guidance up on cost pressures, new projects
18th January 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Copper and gold miner First Quantum has increased its capital expenditure (capex) guidance for the next three years, reflecting inflationary and logistical pressures on existing projects and the... 


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Butcherbird manganese project, Australia – update
14th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Element25 reported a new daily record production of 1 209 t at its Butcherbird manganese project on January 3, 2022 


Studies suggest Omicron has higher 'asymptomatic carriage'
11th January 2022 By: Reuters

Preliminary findings from two South African clinical trials suggest the Omicron coronavirus variant has a much higher rate of "asymptomatic carriage" than earlier variants, which could explain why... 


EQ Resources sets new record at Mt Carbine
10th January 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Tungsten miner EQ Resources has reported a new monthly record of concentrate production at its Mt Carbine project, in Queensland, following the completion of an upgrade to the power line to the... 


Red Rock acquires two projects in Burkina Faso
6th January 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Natural resource development company Red Rock Resources has acquired two prospective exploration projects in the prolific Boromo and Banfora greenstone belts of Burkina Faso. The assets are now... 


Silver Bullet Mines on track to commission modular pilot plant
6th January 2022 By: Donna Slater

TSX-V-listed silver, gold and copper explorer and developer Silver Bullet Mines (SBMI) is progressing with the construction of a 125 t/d modular pilot plant in Arizona, in the US, and is on track... 


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... 


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Sugar factory expansion earns excellence award
3rd December 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Consulting engineering and project management company Bosch Projects was named a joint winner in the 2021 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, for the UCL 175 TCH Factory Expansion Project, in... 


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Pelletising disc innovation reduces emissions
3rd December 2021

Screening, pelletising and primary crushing systems provider Haver & Boecker Niagara offers the Scarabaeus pelletising disc to enhance the productivity and profits of mining operations. The... 


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Tent Mountain mine, Canada
3rd December 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine in the Crowsnest Pass, in Canada. 


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OLI South Africa
23rd November 2021

OLI is the world’s top-selling supplier of electric external motovibrators.  The OLI product is distributed in Southern Africa by its subsidiary in Gauteng, South Africa.  


Disease risk screening tool to be launched by Stellenbosch University startup BioCODE end-2022
Disease risk screening tool to be launched by Stellenbosch University startup BioCODE end-2022
14th November 2021 By: Tracy Hancock

A locally manufactured rapid test that detects the inflammatory molecule Serum Amyloid A (SAA) in a drop of blood is scheduled to be launched at the end of next year by developer, Stellenbosch... 


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Hospital benchmarks in sustainable healthcare facilities
12th November 2021

Consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari provided design and construction supervision of the mechanical services, as well as environmentally sustainable design (ESD)... 


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Mid West blue hydrogen and carbon capture and storage project, Australia
12th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A joint venture between APA Group, Warrego Energy and Pilot Energy plan to conduct a feasibility study to assess the carbon capture, storage and use potential of the Cliff Head oil project and... 


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PGMs producer faces pandemic head-on
5th November 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

The Covid-19 pandemic has been the foremost health concern facing employees, their families and surrounding communities, says platinum group metals (PGMs) producer Impala Platinum Holdings... 


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Breathalysers safe despite Covid
5th November 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With the onset of Covid-19, breathalyser specialist Alcohol Breathalysers was presented with the unique challenge of supplying alcohol breathalysers for workplaces and the mining industry that are... 


Hydrogen consortium forms around Pilot's WA assets
4th November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Pilot Energy and fellow-listed Warrego Energy have formed a consortium with energy infrastructure provider APA Group to study and jointly fund Pilot’s Mid West blue hydrogen and carbon... 


Covid-19 school closures disadvantages poorer households without computers, Internet
29th October 2021 By: Donna Slater

A survey by academic research organisation the Gauteng City-Region Observatory (GCRO) reveals, besides other things, that children being kept out of school as a result of Covid-19 is impacting on... 


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Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
29th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Walkabout Resources has said its mine construction schedule at the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine is on track. 


Lindi Jumbo project on track
26th October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed graphite developer Walkabout Resources says its mine construction schedule at the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania, is on track. An engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)... 


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