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Chantelle Kotze

Chantelle Kotze

Chantelle Kotze is a former Staff Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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MARK JONES
Green Line Mining enables mining companies to make a step-change in their economic performance by developing long-term plans with significantly better cash-flow profiles

Business optimisation firm urges holistic, sustainable plans for mining operations

30th May 2014

Although optimising cash flow throughout the entire mining value chain in Africa’s current capital-constrained mining industry is important, business optimisation firm Whittle Consulting believes... 


ALISTAIR HEWITT
The long-term fundamentals for gold demand are well in place

Gold demand almost unchanged at 1 074 t in first quarter

30th May 2014

The fundamentals of the gold market remain robust with a return to the long-term average patterns of demand, says the World Gold Council’s (WGC’s) latest ‘Gold Demand Trends’ report, covering... 


BME continues to grow after 30 years,  focused on expansion

BME continues to grow after 30 years, focused on expansion

30th May 2014

Celebrating three decades in business, mining explosives company BME has noted continual growth on the African continent throughout this time and has firmly set its sights on further expanding its... 


AWARD WINNERS
The 2014 Southern African Coal Processing Society’s (SACPS’s) yearly dinner dance event. Left to right: Hendrik Nortje, Angelique du Randt, Kevin McMillan and SACPS chairperson Kobus du Plessis

Anglo metallurgist honoured for promoting coal processing industry

30th May 2014

The Southern African Coal Processing Society (SACPS) awarded the ‘Coal Man of the Year’ title to mining giant Anglo American coal division metallurgy manager and industry stalwart Kevin McMillan at... 


REHABILITATION WIN
Fungcoal could eliminate or significantly reduce the need to lay down scarce topsoil and subsoils on opencast mined-out pits and discard dumps

Anglo to prove viability of bioconversion technology in near term

23rd May 2014

The coal division of diversified miner Anglo American, will focus on proving the long-term viability of its Fungcoal bioconversion technology by conducting trial tests of the technology in the near... 


World Gold Council's Alistair Hewitt

Q1 gold demand indicates degree of stability in marketplace – WGC

20th May 2014

The fundamentals of the gold market remain robust with a return to the long-term average patterns of demand, says the World Gold Council’s (WGC’s) latest 'Gold Demand Trends' report, covering... 


Nitric Acid Complex, Sasolburg

BME continues to grow after 30 years, focused on expansion

16th May 2014

Celebrating three decades in business, mining explosives company BME has noted continual growth on the African continent throughout this time and has firmly set its future growth sights on further... 


WARREN BEECH
A more cautious approach is being adopted by traditional Chinese investors and particularly by State-owned enterprises

Chinese, like investors from elsewhere, cautious about SA

16th May 2014

While the general foreign investor sentiment among international investors remains optimistic for Africa, the sentiment in respect of South Africa is ‘extremely cautious’, warns law firm Hogan... 


WARREN BEECH
Regulatory uncertainty surrounding the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act Amendment Bill and Mining Charter impacts significantly on investment decisions in the South African mining industry

Frequent changes to mining law a cause for concern among investors

16th May 2014

The regulatory uncertainty in the mining industry that results from frequent changes to the key mining legislation – the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) Amendment Bill and... 


NICK HOLLAND
It will take until the end of 2015 to achieve a meaningful sustainable improvement in mechanised mining practices at South Deep

South Deep expected to break even in late 2014 or early 2015

16th May 2014

Johannesburg- and New York-listed gold mining company Gold Fields has managed to improve the performance of its only remaining South African mine, South Deep, on the West Rand of Johannesburg, CEO... 


Gold Fields CEO Nick Holland

South Deep continues to drive value for Gold Fields in constrained environment

9th May 2014

Johannesburg- and New York-listed gold mining company Gold Fields has managed to improve the performance of its only remaining South African mine, South Deep, on the West Rand of Johannesburg, CEO... 


Mintek, eWasa set out to beneficiate metal-bearing city waste

Mintek, eWasa set out to beneficiate metal-bearing city waste

9th May 2014

State-owned minerals research organisation Mintek and the e-Waste Association of South Africa (eWasa) will later this month start testwork on the Urban Mining Project, subsequent to their signing a... 


Mintek, eWasa set out to beneficiate metal-bearing city waste

Mintek, eWasa set out to beneficiate metal-bearing city waste

9th May 2014

State-owned minerals research organisation Mintek and the e-Waste Association of South Africa (eWasa) will soon start testwork on the Urban Mining Project, subsequent to their signing a five-year... 


Despite inroads, conditions in mining continue to be unwelcoming for women, says lawyer

9th May 2014

Although South Africa is arguably ahead of other major mining countries in terms of bringing women into the commonly male-dominated mining workforce, the women in the industry face mammoth challenges. 


Private-equity-backed funders coming to the rescue

Private-equity-backed funders coming to the rescue

2nd May 2014

There is increased financial investor interest in the junior mining space in emerging markets, especially in Africa, from resource-focused private-equity-investment providers, says professional... 


Private-equity-backed funders coming to the rescue of mining juniors as capital markets pull in their horns

Private-equity-backed funders coming to the rescue of mining juniors as capital markets pull in their horns

2nd May 2014

There is increased financial investor interest in the junior mining space in emerging markets, especially in Africa, from resource-focused private equity investment providers, says professional... 


SUSAN SHABANGU
More sustainable methods for the closure of open holes and shafts to prevent illegal miners from reopening sealed access points is needed

SA lost R7.5bn to illegal mining last year, scourge posing health, safety hazards

2nd May 2014

Illegal mining has been highlighted as a national threat and a priority by the South African government and is estimated to have accounted for over R7.5-billion in lost revenue last year. 


MAJUBA POWER STATION
State-owned power utility Eskom has successfully operated a small-scale underground coal gasification pilot project for more than two years, cofiring the Majuba power station, in Mpumalanga, with gas and coal to determine the commercial viability of the technology

Departments highly in favour of job-creating, energy-mix-diversifying UCG

2nd May 2014

The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) and the Department of Energy (DoE) strongly support the development of an underground coal gasification (UCG) industry in South Africa, owing to its... 


FUNGCOAL PROJECT Anglo American Thermal Coal Rehab planner Gustav Le Roux and Anglo American Thermal Coal environmental coordinator Dolly Mthethwa inspect the results of the Fungcoal trials on the Klipan discard dump at Kleinkopje Colliery

Anglo says bioconversion process will improve rate and quality of opencast colliery rehabilitation

2nd May 2014

Diversified miner Anglo American’s thermal coal business, Anglo Thermal Coal, has developed and patented a bioconversion technology that it believes can significantly reduce the cost and improve... 


HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS
Companies fail to adhere to international standards on identifying adverse human rights risks and disclosing information on how these risks are addressed

Swedish firms with links to SA platinum sector not sticking to rights risks standards

2nd May 2014

Swedish multinational enterprises, with ties to the platinum industry in South Africa, fail to adhere to international standards on identifying adverse human rights risks and disclosing information... 


Sustainable mining operations framework well received in South Africa, rest of Africa

25th April 2014

While there has been interest in the sustainable operations (Susop) process from Australia-based miners, the process has received more interest from Africa and South Africa, owing to the mine... 


WYNAND MARX
The priority is to capture or convert most of the pollutant at or near its source, with ventilation used to dilute the remainder

Mechanisation okay, but its reliance on diesel equipment poses health risks

25th April 2014

In South Africa there is an increasing move towards mechanization, which leads to more extensive use of diesel equipment in underground mines.Diesel equipment can, however, introduce health risks... 


R17.5m Anglo project to improve, accelerate mine rehabilitation

R17.5m Anglo project to improve, accelerate mine rehabilitation

23rd April 2014

Diversified miner Anglo American’s thermal coal business, Anglo Thermal Coal, has developed and patented a bioconversion technology that it believes could significantly reduce the cost and improve... 


Second vendor-neutral mining, exploration standard approved

18th April 2014

The Open Group, a vendor- and technology-neutral consortium approved the Exploration and Mining Business Capability Reference Map last month, after being subjected to a rigorous standards process... 


SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS
Unofficial work practices, such as planisa, need to be incorporated when conceptualising factors that influence the organisation of work, safety and productivity in mining operations

‘Making a plan’ may help tackle problems but poses safety issues – CoM’s Phakathi

18th April 2014

Formalised work practices in the deep-level mining sector can benefit much from the informal working practice of making a plan, or planisa, South Africa Chamber of Mines (CoM) deputy head of safety... 


PRECIOUS METALS INVESTMENT
Investors are also constantly aiming to diversify their portfolios and investing in precious metal commodities helps facilitate this

Two palladium ETFs list on JSE within one week

18th April 2014

An increase in demand for precious metal exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from institutional investors has resulted in the listing of two palladium ETFs on the JSE in one week. 


INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT
The interactive exhibit was built in-house by Sci-Bono

Permanent mining exhibition opened at Sci-Bono

18th April 2014

Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) president Marek Dworzanowski says “the mining industry in South Africa still has a bright future ahead of it”. 


MARK BRUNE 
There are about 5.5-billion tons of gold mine tailings spread over Johannesburg’s goldfields

Mintails spends R1.5bn on mine closures, budgets R85m for next 20 years

11th April 2014

South Africa-focused tailings extractor Mintails has, to date, invested R1.5-billion in its mine closure operations and expects to spend an additional R85-million on closure costs by the time it... 


STRICTLY CONTROLLED
More than 99.8% of all diamonds produced are certified by the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme

Belgium Parly adds its voice to NGOs’ rap of Kimberley Process

11th April 2014

A motion for a resolution that assumes the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) – the supervisory body established to ensure conflict diamonds from entering the mainstream rough diamond... 


SIZWE PHAKATHI
The informal work practice of making a plan (planisa) can be harnesses for safety and productivity

SA mining sociologist scoops outstanding paper award

11th April 2014

South Africa Chamber of Mines (CoM) deputy head of safety and sustainable development Dr Sizwe Phakathi’s PhD research paper, titled Getting on and getting by underground: Gold miners’ informal... 


New mining exhibition in JHB aims to encourage enthusiasm about industry

New mining exhibition in JHB aims to encourage enthusiasm about industry

10th April 2014

Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) president Marek Dworzanowski says “the mining industry in South Africa still has a bright future ahead of it”. 


ROLEPLAYERS
In the spirit of entrepreneurship. Aurik Business Incubator director Carien Engelbrecht, Anglo American Supply Chain human resource business partner Tijen Diraz; Anglo American supply chain learning and development manager Bernd Schulz , Anglo American New Business Development manager Dr. Lia Vangelatos and Aurik Business Incubator director Pavlo Phitidis.

Anglo’s entrepreneur internship intake increases sixfold

4th April 2014

Diversified miner Anglo American’s second Entrepreneur Internship Programme (EIP) will result in 30 entrepreneur interns, comprising 23 established business owners and seven aspiring entrepreneurs,... 


Exploration, mining business reference model receives the thumbs up

4th April 2014

The Exploration and Mining Business Reference Model (EM model), aimed at assisting companies in aligning their business and technical services, was embraced by the Global Mining Standards and... 


Mintails' 1L8 mine dump on the West Rand of Johannesburg

Tailings extractor invests R1.5bn in long-term mine dump rehabilitation

28th March 2014

South Africa-focused tailings extractor Mintails has, to date, invested R1.5-billion into its mine closure operations and expects to spend an additional R85-million on closure costs by the time it... 


ANDY MCDONALD
Insufficient logistics infrastructure is a challenge for the local coal sector

Strong global, domestic energy needs guarantee long-term demand for SA coal

28th March 2014

Global and domestic coal-fired energy needs will provide a long future for South Africa’s coal sector, but the sector must first overcome several challenges. 


PROGRESSING WELL
The main and ventilation shafts have achieved depths of 396 m and 567 m respectively

Optimisation plan improves Bakubung mine business case

28th March 2014

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum’s optimisation plan, approved earlier this month for its flagship Bakubang platinum mine, aims to improve the business case of the mine in the current economic and... 


FINANCIAL BOOST
The money will be used to cover the salaries and bursaries for 236 students. Fred Cawood, Yunus Omar and Adam Habib

MQA gives Wits R23m for lecturer salaries, bursaries

28th March 2014

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) handed over a cheque of more than R23-million to the University of the Witwatersrand this month. 


JOHN BEWSEY
The KNeW process is one of the few processes available that can beneficially remove the worst and most difficult pollutant to deal with – sodium

‘Unique’ AMD solution a revenue earner rather than a cost

21st March 2014

Local chemical engineering technology company Trailblazer Technologies’ patented KNeW process for treating acid mine drainage (AMD) is unique in that it provides a return on investment, as opposed... 


PRACTICAL UPSKILLING 
The Job Shop Project, based at Facon Engineering in the eMalahleni industrial zone, in Klarinet, aims to prioritise the upskilling in scarce and critical skills to influence the mining and manufacturing sectors

NGO-led initiative to develop critical artisanal skills for eMalahleni mining, engineering sectors

21st March 2014

Nonprofit organisation Vukani-Ubuntu Community Development Projects is moving into the second phase of its skills development initiative, The Job Shop Project, which aims to develop scarce and... 


DISCONTINUATION
Delta EMD plans to discontinue its operations this year

Delta EMD plans to discontinue operations, sell assets owing to poor global market

14th March 2014

JSE-listed electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) manufacturer and supplier to the global alkaline battery industry Delta EMD intends to discontinue its operations and sell its assets, subject to... 


Bakubung platinum mine

Wesizwe to reach full production more than 2 years ahead of schedule

13th March 2014

JSE-listed Wesizwe Platinum’s optimisation plan for the Bakubung platinum mine, approved on Wednesday, aimed to improve the business case of the mine, given the current economic and social... 


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