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Maputo Port
Maputo port breaks record for volumes handled in 2019
10th February 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Port of Maputo, in Mozambique, handled 21-million tons of goods last year, exceeding its 2018 record of 19.5-million tons. The port handled higher volumes of chrome, magnetite and containers.  


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... 


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... 


Wahgnion mine, Burkina Faso
Wahgnion mine, Burkina Faso
24th January 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold project located in Léraba province, in south-western Burkina Faso. 


Authier lithium project, Canada
Authier lithium project, Canada
17th January 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

A revised definitive feasibility study has shown the project’s potential to become a sustainable and profitable new lithium mine, with higher returns than previously estimated. 


Yaouré gold project, Côte d'Ivoire
Yaouré gold project, Côte d'Ivoire
10th January 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Perseus Mining has awarded a mining services contract for the project. 


Back Forty gold/zinc project, US
Back Forty gold/zinc project, US
20th December 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has approved amendments to Aquila Resources' nonferrous metallic mineral mining permit and its Michigan air-use permit for its Back... 


Yaouré gold project, Côte d’Ivoire
Yaouré gold project, Côte d’Ivoire
13th December 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Perseus Mining has officially signed a mining convention for its Yaouré gold mine with the government of Côte d’Ivoire. 


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... 


SMART MINE
The Kacharsky site is now home to a range of intelligent solutions that help improve efficiency
Automated tech implemented at iron-ore project
6th December 2019

The trial of the Smart Mine technology project at iron-ore mining company Sokolov-Sarbai Mining Production Association’s (SSGPO’s) Kacharsky opencast site has been successful. SSGPO, a subsidiary... 


Back Forty gold/zinc project, US
Back Forty gold/zinc project, US
6th December 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Aquila Resources is awaiting issuance of the amended mining permit and air permit for the project. 


Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana
Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana
6th December 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara plans to start the advancement of detailed engineering on the Karowe project immediately, in parallel with project permitting, arranging project financing and long-lead item procurement. 


Uis tin project, Namibia
Uis tin project, Namibia
29th November 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining has raised £3.8-million through the issue of unsecured loan notes as it continues with the development of its flagship Uis tin mine. 


NMDC’s iron-ore mining facility suffers extremist attack
26th November 2019 By: Ajoy K Das

Indian miner NMDC’s iron-ore assets at Dantewada in the central state of Chhattisgarh came under attack from ultra-left-wing extremists on Sunday. According to reports available from the district,... 


Whabouchi lithium mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant, Canada
Whabouchi lithium mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant, Canada
22nd November 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Activities at the Whabouchi project are expected to be shut down “shortly”. 


Rand-Air’s portable LED lighting units: placing mines in a favourable light
Rand-Air’s portable LED lighting units: placing mines in a favourable light
21st November 2019

With the enormous investment placed in large open-pit mines, the pressure is on these operations to produce. Inevitably, this dictates that they work around the clock. However, working at night... 


Goscor Earthmoving Equipment
15th November 2019

SANY is one of the largest construction and related industries equipment manufacturers. Our range consists of excavators, dump trucks, front end loaders, rollers and graders. The SANY/Goscor... 


Bobcat SA
Bobcat SA
15th November 2019

Bobcat Equipment South Africa supplies a cost effective, practical and versatile range of quality equipment such as skid steer loaders, mini excavators, TLB’s, telescopic handlers and various... 


Kemach Equipment
Kemach Equipment
15th November 2019

Kemach Equipment (Pty) Ltd is the sole distributor of JCB earth-moving equipment is South Africa, referred to as Kemach JCB, was established in 2003. Equipment on offer includes the world number... 


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... 


Whabouchi lithium mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant, Canada
Whabouchi lithium mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant, Canada
11th October 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Nemaska Lithium appears confident that it will close an investment deal with global investor Pallinghurst Group to complete the project. 


Wacker Neuson is on the move!
Wacker Neuson is on the move!
9th October 2019

Wacker Neuson is proud to announce that its Johannesburg head office will soon be operating from a brand new facility whilst the branches in Cape Town and Durban, along with their dealers, are... 


Fortitude gold mine – Stage 2, Australia
Fortitude gold mine – Stage 2, Australia
4th October 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A mining study has reported highly positive results for the project, and that Fortitude can be economically mined under current market conditions. 


Wahgnion gold operations, Burkina Faso
Wahgnion gold operations, Burkina Faso
4th October 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in south-west Burkina Faso. 


Silver Clip Breakers Are Made For Reaching Construction Goals
2nd October 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

At Montabert SA, we're focused on meeting the needs of our clients by delivering high-quality rock breakers and after-sales services that can be relied on. Through our Silver Clip breaker ranger,... 


Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia
Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia
27th September 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Arafura Resources has signed an additional memorandum of understanding for rare earths products from the project. 


Uis tin project, Namibia
Uis tin project, Namibia
20th September 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining has announced a maiden Joint Ore Reserves Committee-compliant measured, indicated and inferred mineral resource estimate for the project. 


Increasing Importance Of Sensors In Construction Machinery
Increasing Importance Of Sensors In Construction Machinery
16th September 2019

The role of sensor technology will become increasingly important in construction equipment, with encoders being used for positioning, angular, speed and length measurements in a variety of... 


Pilgangoora lithium/tantalum Stage 2 expansion project, Australia
Pilgangoora lithium/tantalum Stage 2 expansion project, Australia
30th August 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Pilbara Minerals has closed the book on partnering at its Pilgangoora lithium project announcing that it will undertake an incremental approach to the Stage 2 expansion. 


Uis tin project, Namibia
Uis tin project, Namibia
23rd August 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining has produced the first tin concentrate at the Uis mine. 


Avesoro suspends operations, receives takeover offer
20th August 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and Aim-listed gold miner Avesoro Resources has received an expression of interest from its 72.9% shareholder Avesoro Jersey Limited (AJL), which wants to acquire the shares in Avesoro not... 


MODIFICATION 
Jet Demolition owns a variety of specialised machines and equipment modified specifically to work within the confined space of a furnace structure
Specialised demolition services for furnace structures provided
9th August 2019

Furnaces in the steelmaking, glass or general manufacturing industries have a finite lifetime before requiring significant maintenance and repair work. 


Big Data interpretation, machinery control to be some of the key trends as mines roll out AI
9th August 2019 By: Natasha Odendaal

Big data interpretation, logistics, staff and machinery control, granulometry and monitoring of equipment and unmanned technologies are expected be the main themes of artificial intelligence (AI)... 


Pilgangoora lithium/tantalum Stage 2 expansion project, Australia
Pilgangoora lithium/tantalum Stage 2 expansion project, Australia
9th August 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Pilbara Minerals has said it will spend about $50-million in the first phase of its Stage 2 expansion of its Pilgangoora operation. 


Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia
Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia
2nd August 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Arafura Resources has announced that it will accelerate the development of the project. 


Wescoal concludes CSA with Eskom over Moabsvelden
Wescoal concludes CSA with Eskom over Moabsvelden
31st July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Coal miner Wescoal has, through its subsidiary Neosho Trading 86, entered into an agreement to supply State-owned Eskom with coal from its greenfield development project Moabsvelden, in Delmas,... 


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. 


Whabouchi lithium mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant, Canada
Whabouchi lithium mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant, Canada
26th July 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Nemaska Lithium has potentially raised new capital to build the Whabouchi lithium mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant, which faces cost overruns of about C$375-million. 


Effective fire suppression system proves its worth
26th July 2019

Global engineering company Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology’s Eclipse Fire Suppression Systems are contributing to an enviable fire safety record at the Ambatovy nickel mine in Madagascar, one of... 


Cold cutting ideal for demolition activities
26th July 2019

Cold-cutting techniques are often employed for the demolition of large, redundant structures at mining facilities. Here large, encumbered structures are often beyond reach of conventional... 


Fosterville mine, Australia
Fosterville mine, Australia
26th July 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine located 20 km from the City of Bendigo in the state of Victoria.  


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