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14th July 2023

Orica is the world’s largest provider of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems to the mining, quarrying, oil and gas and construction markets, a leading supplier of sodium cyanide... 


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Boron mine, US
14th July 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A multimineral mine in the US state of California. 


Hydro Power Equipment (HPE) director Ulrich Kienle.
Water power in underground mining has gone mainstream, says HPE
6th July 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The long-standing use of water to cool underground mines is increasingly providing the opportunity to apply the free water pressure head that this offers to energise mining equipment. High-pressure... 


The PMC Lift 2 expansion project is expected to extend the life-of-mine to at least 2038
Palabora’s vent shaft a 'triumph of collaboration’ and remarkable safety performance
4th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

The sinking of a 1 200 m ventilation shaft as part of copper miner Palabora Mining Company’s (PMC’s) Lift 2 expansion is proving to be a partnership success story, based on an unshakeable... 


Panoramic's quick-fix at Savannah fails
29th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Nickel miner Panoramic Resources’ initial efforts to repair a crack in the filter press pressure plate at the Savannah process plant, in Western Australia, has proven unsuccessful. In mid-June,... 


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Gold Road lowers Gruyere outlook
22nd June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Gold Road Resources has adjusted full year production expectations at the Gruyere gold mine, in Western Australia, on the back of a tough June quarter. The miner said on Thursday that... 


Ford Ranger test drive at Silverton assembly plant
Ford unveils new investments at Silverton plant
21st June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Vehicle manufacturer Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has showcased new investments, beyond the R15.8-billion initially committed, at its Silverton facility, in Pretoria. The new... 


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Company expands blast enhancement platform to include quarries
16th June 2023

Explosives and blasting solutions company Orica released a new integrated digital solution for the quarry market to streamline and optimise blasting operations in April. BlastIQ Quarry is a smart... 


An image of a MDS trommel on site
High efficiency mobile trommels available locally
16th June 2023

Crushing and screening solutions provider ELB Equipment has added a complete range of high efficiency trommels that are “set to change the way screening is done in South Africa”. Its Powerscreen... 


Image of the Séguéla mine operations
Séguéla mine, Côte d’Ivoire
16th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the Worodougou region of the Woroba district, in Côte d’Ivoire. 


Rio Tinto’s Boron mine now powered by renewable diesel
Rio Tinto’s Boron mine now powered by renewable diesel
5th June 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has achieved a historic milestone at the Boron mine, in California, which has become the world’s first openpit mine to operate a fleet running entirely on renewable... 


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Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
2nd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The construction phase of the new Gugulethu Colliery is progressing. 


Image of ore being fed into the Ségéla mine's mill
Séguéla gold project, Côte d’Ivoire – update
2nd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Séguéla has become Fortuna Silver Mine’s fifth operating mine.  


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Clear opportunities for glass recycling in SA
26th May 2023

South Africa has the potential to significantly increase its glass recycling capacity and is lagging behind the international market in this sector, according to crushing equipment specialist Pilot... 


Typical overhead crane under test in Condra’s factory
Company to manufacturer unique crane for diamond mine
26th May 2023

Crane manufacturer Condra is set to manufacture a 15-t suspension crane of unusual configuration as one of two overhead cranes ordered for underground use at a Botswana diamond mine. The second... 


Redefining resource mobilisation with Orica Digital Solutions Business
17th May 2023

Orica, one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers and trusted partner and technology pace-setter, continues to reinforce its commitment to innovation and value... 


Efficient Engineering leads the pack after 55 years
17th May 2023

Specialist fabrication powerhouse Efficient Engineering is this year celebrating a momentous 55 years in business – building on unmatched experience to chart an exciting future. Like many South... 


The Jansen project project in Saskatchewan
BHP eyeing lower cost production at Jansen
17th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Potash production from mining giant BHP’s Jansen Stage 2 project, in Canada, was expected to come in at a lower cost than the Stage 1 operation. CEO Mike Henry told delegates at the Bank of... 


This image shows the coiled 2 inch assembly with a 2 ½” and 4 inch Victaulic™ couplings
Robust hose meets requirements for various applications
12th May 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Global hydraulic and industrial hose products manufacturer Alfagomma’s 740AA 85 bar high-pressure concrete pumping hose offers a range of benefits to customers and has been designed to suit their... 


EnerMech continues to grow on Angola LNG creating 250 permanent and temporary roles
10th May 2023

Integrated solutions specialists EnerMech has strengthened its footprint in the LNG market after securing four contracts with Angola LNG Limited (ALNG). As a result, the business has completed a... 


Image of Canyon Coal operation
Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
5th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

ZAC GM Wayne Rowe has indicated that the R137-million Mngeni shaft project is nearing completion, with water infrastructure and electrical reticulation installed in February. 


Big potential for glass recycling in South Africa
3rd May 2023

Crushing equipment specialist Pilot Crushtec has several products that are ideal for the recycling of glass. While many of the company’s overseas customers have recognised this and are using Pilot... 


Site works at the Kipushi mine in the DRC
Ivanhoe, Gécamines, Glencore sign offtake, financing deal to return Kipushi to production
28th April 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Kipushi Corporation, a joint venture (JV) between TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) State-owning mining company Gécamines, has entered into an offtake agreement and a... 


St Barbara production falls by 4%
28th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Ongoing issues at the Leonora operations, in Western Australia, and truck availability at the Simberi operation, in Papua New Guinea, has seen gold miner St Barbara report a 4% reduction in gold... 


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Olifants River Water Resources Development Project – Phase 2, South Africa – update
28th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Phase 2B, 2D, 2E, 2F and 2G are in the feasibility study stage. 


Aerial view of the Matawinie project
Matawinie – Phase 2 graphite project and Bécancour – Phase 2 battery material plant, Canada – update
21st April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Nouveau Monde has announced a capital raise to bring the development of its Matawinie mine project and the Bécancour battery material plant project to a final investment decision. 


TMS Group, Redec merge to create strengthened industrial solutions provider
17th April 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industrial service solutions providers TMS Group Industrial Services and industrial and engineering solutions provider Redec Services have merged. Both businesses are part of Sekta Group, a 51%... 


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Skouries gold/copper project, Greece – update
14th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Eldorado Gold has closed a €680-million project financing for the project. 


Atlas Copco Compressor Technique’s Industrial Air team is equipped to meet industry’s growing appetite for green, efficient compressed air solutions
13th April 2023

The global drive by industry towards greener, more efficient product solutions addresses two very important mandates namely optimised operations to remain profitable and environmental compliance to... 


An image depicting a smiling man, Jacques Farmer
Training initiatives start gaining momentum in West Africa
7th April 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Although the Covid-19 pandemic halted several training programmes in West Africa, mining training solutions provider Prisma MD Jacques Farmer says projects have fast-tracked training since the... 


Anchor block construction on Msikaba bridge nears completion
7th April 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Concor-Mota Engil Joint Venture has almost completed the four massive concrete blocks that will anchor the Msikaba bridge in place. Concor project director Laurence Savage says the blocks... 


Core samples from the Gugulethu project
Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
7th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Mngeni Shaft project is edging closer to completion. 


St Barbara/Genesis go on trading halt
4th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The share trading of both St Barbara and Genesis Minerals were halted on Tuesday as the two companies discuss a potential alternative transaction structure and capital requirements for a merger.... 


A mine blasting undertaken by BME
BME expands its footprint with Indonesian JV
29th March 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining and explosives solutions provider BME – a subsidiary of Omnia Holdings – has signed a conditional sale and purchase of shares agreement (CSPA) with Multi Nitrotama Kimia (MNK), an Indonesian... 


The Cononish gold mine in Scotland
Scotgold stock plunges 60% on going concern uncertainty
27th March 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

London-listed miner Scotgold Resources’ stock crumbled 65% on Monday after the company warned that there is “significant doubt” over its ability to continue as a going concern. The company behind... 


An image depicting a smiling man, Tiaan Kotze
Indaba opens door for more collaboration in mining
24th March 2023

Mining has shown itself to be an important enabler of the African economy and is a central contributor to job creation and community development, says chemicals company Omnia Group COO Tiaan Kotze.... 


Image of drill core from the De Wittekrans project
Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
24th March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The R137-million Mngeni Shaft project is edging closer to completion. 


Image of Msikaba bridge anchor block
N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge projects, South Africa – update
24th March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The four massive concrete blocks that will anchor the Msikaba bridge in place are almost completed.  


BBE commissioned another surface refrigeration plant at Loulo mine in Mali
20th March 2023

Bluhm Burton Engineering (BBE) Projects has commissioned another turnkey surface refrigeration plant at Société des Mines de Loulo (SOMILO) SA gold mine in Mali, West Africa. The Loulo gold field,... 


An image of an anchor block of the Msikaba bridge under construction
Anchor block construction on the Msikaba bridge nears completion
17th March 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Concor-Mota Engil Joint Venture (CME JV) has almost completed the four massive concrete blocks that will anchor the Msikaba bridge in place. Concor project director Laurence Savage says the... 


Image of SAG mill installation
Séguéla gold project, Côte d’Ivoire – update
17th March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Fortuna Silver Mines is progressing infill drilling at the Sunbird deposit, at its Séguéla gold project, to increase resource confidence. 


Unique suspension crane
14th March 2023

(Virtual Showroom): Condra is to manufacture a 15-ton suspension crane of unusual configuration as one of two overhead cranes ordered for underground use at a Botswana diamond mine. The second... 


Austral resumes Queensland operations
13th March 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Austral Resources has resumed drilling and blasting activities in Queensland over the weekend, after suspending operations following heavy rainfall. The ASX-listed copper miner said that... 


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