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Modular Mining installs systems at Boliden’s Kevitsa Mine
4th March 2020

Modular Mining, global leader in the delivery of real-time computer-based mine management solutions, installed its DISPATCHâ, ProVisionâ, and MineCareâsystems at the Boliden Kevitsa mine in... 


Custom Cyclone Solution Solves Zambian TSF Challenge
Custom Cyclone Solution Solves Zambian TSF Challenge
2nd March 2020

An innovative hydrocyclone solution from Multotec is allowing a large Zambian copper mine to develop a safe and cost effective tailings storage facility (TSF). The TSF faced a number of specific... 


Diamcor starts surface diamond mining with heavy equipment in Limpopo
Diamcor starts surface diamond mining with heavy equipment in Limpopo
26th February 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed junior diamond miner Diamcor Mining has started using a new, larger fleet of Caterpillar heavy mining equipment at its Krone-Endora at Venetia project, based next to diamond miner De... 


SANY helps DarkFEST 2020 achieve new heights
24th February 2020

A SANY excavator has played a key role in assisting UK MTB star and course builder Sam Reynolds design and construct the biggest jumps yet for DarkFEST 2020 from 7 to 8 February in Stellenbosch.... 


Automation tech supports port bulk handling operation
Automation tech supports port bulk handling operation
19th February 2020

Leading autonomous solutions provider RCT has finalised an automation project with port, logistics and infrastructure specialist Qube Bulk at the Whyalla Port in South Australia. In 2019 RCT... 


Centerra reports fatality at Kumtor
18th February 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Kumtor mine, in Kyrgyzstan, has suffered a fatality, owner Centerra Gold reported on Tuesday. At the weekend, a Kumtor employee succumbed to a fatal injury while operating an excavator, which... 


IN ACTION 
Geopile rig in action installation
Pile solution cost effective, saves time
14th February 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Piling contractor Geopile – a subsidiary of South African exploration and geotechnical services provider GeoGroup – has saved its client about R2-million and more than a month’s worth of... 


CAN YOU DIG IT A fifth SY500 excavator has been added to the mining contractor’s fleet
Excavation and loading fleet adds new machines
7th February 2020 By: Darren Parker

Mining contractor WEGO Africa added another SANY SY500 excavator to its pre-existing fleet of four, in addition to acquiring two new SANY SY956 front-end loaders, at the end of last year. The new... 


Paulsens East iron-ore project, Australia
Paulsens East iron-ore project, Australia
7th February 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

A scoping study has confirmed excellent project economics for the project. 


SANY proves a gem in the manganese and iron ore mining sectors
SANY proves a gem in the manganese and iron ore mining sectors
28th January 2020

Goscor Earthmoving (GEM) Kathu, a multi-franchise branch of Goscor Industrial & Construction Equipment, continues to enjoy success with SANY excavators and front-end loaders in the mining industry... 


Thackaringa cobalt project, Australia
Thackaringa cobalt project, Australia
24th January 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Broken Hill Prospecting and Cobalt Blue Holdings have signed a binding heads of agreement that will enable Cobalt Blue to obtain full ownership of the Thackaringa project. 


Concrete consolidation with freedom of movement
15th January 2020

Wacker Neuson launches the world's first internal vibrator with replaceable battery as a backpack system. The battery-internal vibrator system from Wacker Neuson, presented at Bauma 2019 for the... 


Jet Demolition has most technically-advanced fleet in Africa
Jet Demolition has most technically-advanced fleet in Africa
12th December 2019

Jet Demolition has a fleet of 34 specialised demolition excavators, and 44 additional items of plant, ranging from skidsteer loaders to tractors, telescopic handlers, and articulated dumpers. It... 


Iron Ridge iron project, Australia
Iron Ridge iron project, Australia
6th December 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study on Iron Ridge has confirmed a high-grade and -quality project that provides strong returns over its six-and-a-half-year life-of-mine. 


CUSTOMER FOCUSED
HPE Africa’s national workshop facilities are geared to assist customers with modifications of machines, enabling adaptability for specific tasks
Equipment supplier caters to diverse customer base
15th November 2019

During tough times in civil engineering – where lack of work is one of the most worrying issues – equipment supplier Civplant Civils and Civtek Limited’s team pulls together even closer to... 


Contractor says equipment provider critical to its success
8th November 2019

Engineering solutions provider Babcock’s transparency, combined with its range of leading construction equipment and its successful collaborations with customers, struck a chord with Lomeza Mining... 


EXPANSION PLANS
Goscor Earth Moving is working towards increasing SANY’s presence in the South African market
Growth, emerging contractors positive on exploration
18th October 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

New contractors entering the industry with “lucrative contracts” present an opportunity for the exploration industry to grow, Goscor Earth Moving (GEM) sales executive Murray Leith tells Mining... 


Barrambie vanadium/titanium/magnetite project, Australia
Barrambie vanadium/titanium/magnetite project, Australia
11th October 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Neometals has signed a memorandum of understanding with a Chinese researcher to advance the development of the project. 


Capital Drilling secures mining services contract at Côte d'Ivoire project
9th October 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining services company Capital Drilling has entered into agreements to provide a full range of mining services at private gold mining and development company Allied Gold's Bonikro mine, in Côte... 


Crossroads cuts significant costs taking yellow metal ro-ro to DRC
Crossroads cuts significant costs taking yellow metal ro-ro to DRC
1st October 2019

Crossroads’ Africa division has overcome numerous challenges to curb costs shipping a client’s yellow metal from South Africa to Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro)... 


Austin Westech: a 50-year relationship with the global mining industry
Austin Westech: a 50-year relationship with the global mining industry
19th September 2019

Westech has been designing and manufacturing customised mining truck bodies for more than fifty years.  Peter Forsyth, Austin Engineering’s managing director, reflects on building specialty OEM... 


The Power That Runs Within
19th September 2019

A shafts screener MB-HDS is involved in the Wahle-Mecklar ground–friendly project in Germany What A Debut 


IMC reports resource estimate for historic mine site project in Ireland
11th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed IMC Exploration has completed a mineral resource estimate for its Avoca historic mine site project, located in county Wicklow, Ireland. The total tonnage of dumps in Tigroney East,... 


Drill rigs mobilised at Pensana's Angola rare earths project
29th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Pensana Metals on Thursday reported that its COO Dave Hammond had mobilised two drill rigs and a large excavator for a bulk sample as part of a prefeasibility study and the later... 


Bobcat HB880 breaker is tough enough for any demolition work
Bobcat HB880 breaker is tough enough for any demolition work
15th August 2019

Demolition is arguably one of the most arduous and demanding construction applications. Bobcat Equipment South Africa, renowned for the legendary toughness of its machines, also has attachments to... 


5 Simple Ways To Manage Waste Material
30th July 2019

5 Simple methods to dispose of inert material with MB Crusher The world of inert material recycling is evolving, always looking for the best answer to a single question: How to manage waste material. 


Kalkaroo copper project, Australia
Kalkaroo copper project, Australia
26th July 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Havilah Resources has completed a prefeasibility study on the project. 


EVRAZ KGOG and VIST Group Deploy Automated System for Monitoring Mining Vehicles in Quarries
18th July 2019

An automated system for monitoring mining vehicles, developed by VIST Group (part of Zyfra Group), has been deployed in the quarries of EVRAZ’s Kachkanarsky mining and ore processing plant.... 


Safe, Rapid Demolition Of Rustenburg Pelletising Plant
Safe, Rapid Demolition Of Rustenburg Pelletising Plant
18th July 2019

A turnkey demolition contract is underway at a chrome pelletising plant in Rustenburg, after being secured by Forte Demolition Solutions. A subsidiary of surface materials handling expert SPH... 


Bobcat on track to make SA Downhill Cup 2019 a resounding success
Bobcat on track to make SA Downhill Cup 2019 a resounding success
17th July 2019

Bobcat Equipment South Africa’s sponsoring the loan of a B730 Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB) and an E20 mini excavator will ensure the success of the South African Downhill Cup 2019 at Iron Throne... 


INCOMING
The new excavator has arrived in South Africa and will be delivered to the client before month end
New excavator reduces emissions, fuel use
5th July 2019 By: Halima Frost

The first Hitachi 20 t EX1200-7 excavator – one of Hitachi’s newest models in the EX-7 Series – arrived in South Africa at the end of May, construction and earthmoving machinery manufacturer... 


From left Blyvoor Gold deputy chairperson Richard Floyd, BEE of Blyvoor spokesperson Wels Sempe, Mining Weekly’s Martin Creamer, Blyvoor Gold CEO Alan Smith, Blyvoor Gold spokesperson Joseph Rammusa, Blyvoor Gold chairperson Peter Skeat and Community of Blyvoor spokesperson Johannes Tala.
Blyvoor Gold winning overwhelming support from employees, community
4th July 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Emerging gold-mining company Blyvoor Gold, which is targeting a resumption of mining at the old Blyvooruitzicht gold mine in the last quarter of this year, is winning overwhelming support from the... 


AZIZE Equipment unleashes Sunward, ushering in a new era in surface drilling
4th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

AZIZE Equipment (Pty) Ltd. makes its mark on African soil having secured the sole rights to supply, service and support the full line of world-class quality Sunward drill rigs and excavators to... 


Mass meeting of Blyvooruitzicht community held outside the NG Kerk at Blyvooruitzicht. The community is fighting illegal mining.
Gold mine bosses draw the line on zama menace
3rd July 2019 By: Martin Creamer

The resurfacing of illegal mining in the Carletonville area on the West Rand has prompted a gold-mining company to write an urgent open letter to Gauteng's provincial commissioner of police,... 


Stanmore defers underground development
3rd July 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Coal miner Stanmore Coal on Wednesday announced that it would defer the development of its Isaac Plains underground project, in Queensland. The miner told shareholders that while a bankable... 


HPE Africa attended 2019 Focus on Forestry Conference in conjunction with HinTech Manufacturing
2nd July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

HPE Africa showcased a Hyundai R220LC-9S excavator - converted by Hintech Manufacturing into a versatile HT shovel yarder - at the 2019 Focus on Forestry Conference, held in White River recently.... 


Machine control solutions for the construction industry
2nd July 2019

Digital solutions have the potential to improve efficiency and productivity in the construction industry. Machine control solutions collect, process and enable the application of data in the... 


Barrambie vanadium/titanium/magnetite project, Australia
Barrambie vanadium/titanium/magnetite project, Australia
28th June 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A revised definitive feasibility study has confirmed primary production of vanadium pentoxide and ferrovanadium from vanadium-rich Central B at the Barrambie project to be technically feasible and... 


From left Martin Creamer, Peter Skeat, Alan Smith and Richard Floyd.
Blyvoor to begin producing gold again from Q4 – Skeat
27th June 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Gold mining is to resume at the old Blyvooruitzicht gold mine in the last quarter of this year, Blyvoor Gold executive chairperson Peter Skeat has told Mining Weekly Online. “We’ve worked very hard... 


Jupiter pays special dividend, commissions extra equipment to meet guidance
27th June 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines on Thursday announced in its report for the quarter ended May 31 that it would pay a special dividend of R1.15-billion to its shareholders at the end of June. This will be... 


NOTHING TO QUARRY ABOUT Using the Almagard 3752 grease on equipment increases maintenance intervals allowing technicians to focus on other aspects of the quarry
Cost-effective lubricant increases machine life
21st June 2019 By: Halima Frost

The change in lubricants on brick manufacturer KuluCrete’s excavator at its Port Shepstone quarry, in KwaZulu-Natal, has resulted in significant cost savings and a notable decrease in lubrication... 


Rianke partners with Bobcat, SANY to service Anglo in Mpumalanga
Rianke partners with Bobcat, SANY to service Anglo in Mpumalanga
20th June 2019

A successful partnership with Bobcat Equipment South Africa and Goscor Earth Moving (GEM) has seen Rianke t/a Botshabelo secure a maintenance contract with Anglo American for its Bobcat and SANY... 


Corruna Downs iron-ore project, Australia
Corruna Downs iron-ore project, Australia
14th June 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Atlas Iron has submitted a project proposal to the state’s Environmental Protection Authority. 


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