As rotary blasthole drill technology continues to advance, Sandvik’s iSeries family of intelligent drills continues to grow to meet evolving customer demands – as can be seen with the Sandvik... 

Following the virtual grand opening of its Rock Drill Innovation Centre, in Finland, Swedish mining gear and metal-cutting tools maker Sandvik launched its RDX5 rock drill on September 30. The rock... 

In addition to performance and extensive safety features, engineering company Sandvik says its mechanical cutting equipment also offer effective digital solutions to boost productivity, reduce... 

The local extraction of carbide inserts can create job opportunities for communities living around mines – “a true win, win, win situation for society, our customers and ourselves”, Sandvik rock... 

Heavy traffic, large equipment, poor visibility and blind spots create the potential for accidents in an industry that demands world-class operational performance and has the expectation of zero... 

Resolute Mining has reported that operations at its Syama mine have remained unaffected by the recent coup in Mali. 

A mobile application (app) designed to help customers improve their rock tool performance through analysing failure and discard reasons, has recently been launched. ​Digitalisation is seen as one... 

Solar power that operates with no battery storage, consuming the energy as it is generated, has already saved over 400 t of carbon dioxide emissions at a Harare-based facility that focuses on the... 

Virtual mining training solutions provider Immersive Technologies is encouraged by the “maturity level” of companies in Botswana, particularly in terms of technology. It is, therefore, looking... 

A new flameproof underground loader is now available for order in South Africa. The loader is an enhanced 12 t high-capacity heavy-duty utility vehicle that is said to offer improved performance,... 

Resolute Mining has identified new oxide mineralisation at satellite deposits at its Syama gold mine. 

Orders have already been placed by major South African coal miners for solutions provider Sandvik’s new LS312 flameproof underground loader. The first active units will start rolling off the local... 

Swedish mining gear and metal-cutting tools maker Sandvik on Thursday launched large cost-cutting measures in response to the rapid global spread of the coronavirus and said it would reduce its... 

Explosion, fire and dust suppression system original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Explospot Systems MD Arend Späth warns that current prevention used in underground coal mines is not enough to... 

RBPlat COO Neil Carr has said that the ramp-up of Styldrift has been disappointingly below expectations. 

High-tech and global engineering group Sandvik is helping greenfield mining projects in Africa to power ahead through automation and digitalisation aimed at making mining safer and more efficient... 

“If you know where you’re going, you generally get there,” said Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow in response to Mining Weekly on Wednesday after the company presented convincing financial results that... 

High-tech and global engineering group Sandvik is helping greenfield mining projects in Africa to power ahead through automation and digitalisation aimed at making mining safer and more efficient... 

When investing in digitalisation and automation, change management is one of the key challenges that needs to be addressed globally, and not only in the African mining industry, says global... 

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Equites Property Fund will develop a 122 734 m2 logistics warehouse facility in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu‑Natal, for JSE-listed retailer Pepkor. The indicative... 

Global engineering group Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is commissioning a comprehensive data analytics and information management system called OptiMine for base metals miner Vedanta Zinc... 

Dual-listed Resolute Mining produced more than 100 000 oz of gold for the quarter ended September 30, marking an important milestone in delivering its objective of becoming a low-cost, multi-mine... 

De Beers Consolidated Mines has reported that the production shaft at Venetia reached 1 023 m on September 4. 

Mining equipment supplier Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology has extended its 2 Series product offering with the launch of the QI442 track mobile impact crusher, which includes the newly developed... 

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... 

Seriti Resources Holdings, which is poised to become South Africa’s second-biggest coal producer, may take funding from equipment suppliers and hold off on a listing as the fuel is being shunned by... 

Styldrift’s ramp-up is progressing steadily. 

Rebuilding mining machines makes economic sense. When this work is carried out by the respective OEM, the rebuild can incorporate the latest parts and technology upgrades, ensuring that the... 

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... 

Swedish engineering group Sandvik reported quarterly operating earnings below market expectations on Wednesday and said it would cut around 2 000 jobs to buttress profitability in the face of early... 

Global engineering company Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has added a new surface top hammer drill rig – the versatile Commando DC300Ri – to its offering. The drill rig is ideal for drill and... 

Resolute Mining has achieved commercial production at its Syama underground mine. 

Royal Bafokeng Platinum has made progress in delivering against its growth strategy for the project. 

Electric vehicles are reaching global markets far and wide – and deep. Swedish mining equipment maker Epiroc is launching a new range for use underground. The manufacturer on Wednesday unveiled... 

Amid increased demand for wholesale bearing solutions in the agriculture sector, Boksburg-based wholesale bearing supplier ISO Bearings is actively looking to increase its supply into the sector.... 

BHP Billiton's giant Olympic Dam mine in Australia’s Outback is a labyrinth of 450 km of tunnels and roads -- an ideal testing ground for the industry’s burgeoning shift toward cleaner power.... 

The export target of Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) for 2017 is 77-million tonnes, which has been set against the backdrop of the terminal hitting an all-time monthly export record of... 

Construction of the Venetia underground mine is 18% completed. 

The Shondoni mine is currently about 63% complete. 

The project is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2015. 

Gold Fields has reported that the South Deep mine was pushed to “its low point” in 2014. 

The development at the Mupfuti mine is on schedule to reach design production in early 2015.