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Moolmans enters into a new R7bn five-year contract with Tshipi é Ntle
31st January 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Contract mining firm Moolmans, which is a subsidiary of JSE-listed Aveng, has entered into a new five-year contract, valued at about R7-billion, with its long-standing client and South African... 


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New mini hydraulic excavator delivers more power, performance
27th January 2023

Built to deliver an improved customer experience, the new 5 t Cat 305 CR Next Generation Mini Hydraulic Excavator delivers more power to the hydraulic pump, higher bucket breakout forces and deeper... 


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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update
27th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Andrada Mining has announced an inferred, Joint Ore Reserves Committee-compliant mineral resource estimate for tin over 11 historically mined pegmatite bodies located close to the actively mined... 


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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update
20th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin has changed its name. 


Fortuna starts SAG mill installation at Côte d'Ivoire project
20th December 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian precious metals miner Fortuna Silver Mines has started with the installation of a semiautogenous (SAG) mill at the Séguéla gold project, in Côte d’Ivoire. Despite global supply chain... 


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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update
16th December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin’s lithium product development programme has progressed on three fronts. 


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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update
25th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin has reported that exploration drill results at the Uis mine are in line with the company’s expectations for the V1/V2 pegmatite orebody. 


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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update
11th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The commissioning of the first phase of the tin expansion project at the Uis mine is complete. 


The story behind the decade-long relationship between Novelquip and Babcock
8th November 2022

Established in 2009, Novelquip Forestry, a South African designer, manufacturer and exporter of forestry soil preparation and planting equipment, celebrates its 13th anniversary this year. Over the... 


Will We Reach the Point Where Jobsites are Autonomous? Stay Tuned
2nd November 2022

By the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) MILWAUKEE – It’s hard to ignore the increasing attention autonomous construction equipment is receiving. 


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Explosives firm assists with disposal of used oil
28th October 2022

Major openpit coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC), which operates in the regions of Sangatta and Bengalon, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, manages one of the largest openpit mines in the... 


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New life for old crushers
20th October 2022

Upgrading equipment instead of replacing it helps companies to continue producing at the lowest cost per ton, enabling higher throughput and less wear. Pilot Crushtec together with Metso Outotec... 


MB Crusher screening buckets process mixed material for recycling
Screening buckets do the heavy lifting of recycling
14th October 2022

The handling of mixed materials in the recycling process is recognised as one of the biggest complications, as miscellaneous products are difficult to separate – which is integral to effective... 


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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update
14th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining's lithium and tantalum infill drilling programme, conducted over the V1/V2 pegmatite at the Uis tin mine, has intersected pegmatite in all holes at the depths and apparent widths... 


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Ada-Tepe mine, Bulgaria
14th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in south-eastern Bulgaria. 


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Manufacturer launches new range of mobile conveyors
7th October 2022

Mining equipment supplier ELB Equipment announced in May that it had launched its latest range of Powerscreen mobile conveyors, which offer reduced crushing and screening costs when combined with... 


Agbaja iron-ore mining and steel billet project, Nigeria
Agbaja iron-ore mining and steel billet project, Nigeria
7th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails the development of an integrated mining operation and processing facility to produce steel billets.  


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Winter-road work preparation starts at Prairie Creek
20th September 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Preparation work has started for the construction of the Pioneer winter road (PWR) at NorZinc’s Prairie Creek project, in the Dehcho region of the Northwest Territories, constituting Phase 1 of the... 


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New pump launched at expo
16th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

Local manufacturer Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa, the South African division of global pumps manufacturer Goodwin International, officially launched its new submersible offering, the Goodwin... 


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Mitigating the cost and perils of downtime in mining
14th September 2022

When it comes to mining, the cost of downtime in a single shift can run into the millions. Here’s how Astron Energy can play a role in minimising the loss of productivity on site. 


Gates sets new performance standards with latest hydraulic hose solution - MegaSys MXG 5K 
1st September 2022

Gates (NYSE: GTES), a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, today introduced its latest breakthrough hydraulic hose, MegaSys™ MXG™ 5K, which... 


Wacker Neuson South Africa extends machine attachment portfolio as newly-appointed Cangini Benne dealer
30th August 2022

Wacker Neuson South Africa (Pty) Ltd., a subsidiary of the forward-thinking global Wacker Neuson Group, is proud to be appointed as the authorised dealer for Italy-based machine attachment... 


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Fair Bride hard-rock gold mining operations, Mozambique – update
29th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

First gold has been poured at the Fair Bride operation. 


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Warrawoona gold project, Australia – update
8th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Calidus Resources poured 8 916 oz of gold in the June quarter during the commissioning and ramp-up of the project. 


Gold pour
Calidus progresses Warrawoona ramp-up
4th July 2022 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Calidus Resources poured 8 916 oz of gold in the June quarter during the commissioning and ramp up of the Warrawoona gold project in the Pilbara Goldfield of Western Australia, with an... 


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Finniss lithium project, Australia – update
24th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Finniss is on track to ship its first spodumene concentrate by the end of the year. 


Core tracking on target at Finniss
21st June 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Barring bad weather or Covid-19 related delays, the Finniss lithium project, in the Northern Territory, was on track to ship its first spodumene concentrate by the end of the year. ASX-listed Core... 


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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update
17th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Twenty-seven of the 50 infill drilling holes at the main V1/V2 pegmatite that Uis has completed have yielded significant V1/V2 pegmatite intersections. 


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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia
10th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining has set out to re-establish the Uis tin mining operation. 


Edenville takes full control of Rukwa coal mine after terminating Nextgen contract
31st May 2022 By: Donna Slater

Aim-listed Tanzania coal miner Edenville Energy has assumed full control of the Rukwa coal mine and its operations, after its contract mining agreement with Nextgen Coalmine was terminated on May... 


Yanfolila gold mine in Mali
Hummingbird working to bring second asset into production following 2021 losses
27th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources has reported a diluted loss a share of $2.78c for the financial year ended December 31, 2021, compared with the earnings a share of $5.02c reported for the 2020... 


Full extent of flood damaged KZN infrastructure only likely to be revealed by repeat inspections
24th May 2022

It can be reasonably anticipated that the full extent of the damage caused to structures during the unprecedented flooding in parts of KwaZulu-Natal from 11 to 12 April may only be revealed over... 


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Dealership expands access to compact equipment across Southern Africa
13th May 2022

Light and compact equipment specialist Wacker Neuson has announced the appointment of a new dealership, AFGRI Equipment, in a move that expands its agricultural and construction footprint across... 


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Machinery maintenance key to mitigating downtime
6th May 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Machine downtime – particularly for drill rigs – significantly impacts on the opencast mining industry, with the loss in productivity caused by scheduled and unscheduled downtime resulting in... 


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Yanfolila processing plant maintenance cuts Hummingbird’s first-quarter output
25th April 2022 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed gold producer Hummingbird Resources produced 15 548 oz of gold at its Yanfolila mine, in Mali, for the quarter ended March 31, compared with the 18 181 oz produced in the fourth quarter... 


Black and yellow Hyundai crawler excavator machine excavating earth
Group stays afloat amid challenges
11th March 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Equipment distributor Capital Equipment Group (CEG) has maintained its success in the South African construction industry despite challenging economic conditions, global supply issues and... 


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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. 


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Epanko graphite project, Tanzania – update
4th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

EcoGraf is considering low-emission mining methods for its Epanko graphite project. 


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Curragh coal mine capacity expansion, Australia – update
25th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Coronado Global Resources plans to take on the management and operation of four mining fleets from contractor Thiess at its Curragh North mining area. 


Turnkey solutions for power plant demolition
21st February 2022

From the safe and controlled demolition of coal-fired boilers to product conveyors, steam turbines, transformers, silos, cooling towers and associated auxiliary equipment, and the removal of... 


Coronado takes ownership of Curragh North works
16th February 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Coal miner Coronado Global Resources will take on management and operation of four mining fleets from contractor Thiess at its Curragh North mining area, which is part of the greater Curragh... 


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Underperforming asset overshadows progress for Hummingbird
31st January 2022 By: Darren Parker

Progress in the development of Aim-listed gold mining company Hummingbird Resources’ assets in Guinea and Liberia was “overshadowed” by the underperformance of its flagship Yanfolila gold mine, in... 


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... 


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