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Pivot pin technology combats lug wear
30th May 2025

Comprising advanced pivot pin technology, Nord-lock bolting system’s Expander System, on offer from industrial solutions supplier BMG, offers dependable solutions that combat the challenges of lug... 


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Reliability, innovative solutions key to entering sector
30th May 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Offering reliable and innovative solutions, such as bulk materials handling contracts, to the mining sector is key for small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) operating in the demanding... 


SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT
Metso initiated the design and development of its own anode furnace as part of its broader commitment to sustainability
Hydrogen-ready furnace aims to cut smelter emissions
23rd May 2025

A new modernised hydrogen-ready anode furnace was launched to the market in December 2024 by Finnish industrial machinery manufacturer Metso to improve impurity removal and offer innovative... 


The opening of a firey furnance.
Low-carbon gunning mix helps cut Scope 3 emissions by 85%
23rd May 2025

A low-carbon refractory gunning mix was launched in March by Austrian refractory products supplier RHI Magnesita to assist mining and metallurgical sectors in reducing their environmental impact.... 


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Partnering for integrated furnace offerings
23rd May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

A strategic alliance has been formed between South African industrial services and asset integrity management specialist Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) and Swiss advanced combustion technology... 


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Addressing challenges before diversification
23rd May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The potential for Botswana’s mining industry to diversify into minerals, such as copper, nickel, coal and other critical minerals, cannot be effectively pursued without meaningfully addressing the... 


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Event highlights future imperatives for mining in Botswana
23rd May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Sustained efforts aimed at mineral diversification are necessary for safeguarding the future of Botswana’s mining economy, highlights Botswana Mining and Energy (BME) Conference and Expo event... 


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Diversification, innovative financing required for projects
23rd May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid the current challenges facing the global diamond market and the growing appetite to explore the potential of critical minerals, such as copper and cobalt, Canadian mining company Premium... 


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Scientifically engineered liners enhance beneficiation
23rd May 2025

Among other countries, minerals processing equipment manufacturer Multotec supplies scientifically engineered rubber mill and scrubber liners to mining operations in Botswana. These liners have... 


Delba
DELBA Electrical’s expertise in rewinding a 17 MW stator – a showcase of engineering excellence
23rd May 2025

Large electrical rotating machine refurbisher DELBA Electrical continues to set new benchmarks in refurbishing of large electrical rotating machines.  A recent project at its Alrode Large Machines... 


Bookbinder Business Law
Bookbinder Business Law
23rd May 2025

Niche corporate law firm Bookbinder Business Law (BBL) serves as a one-stop legal shop for leading local and international corporates and institutions. It is focused on providing practical legal... 


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Targeting efficiency
16th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

A properly functioning mining cadastre system is integral for junior miners, especially in their pursuit of new mineral discoveries and early-stage project development, highlights law firm NSDV Law... 


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Framework outlined for increasing sector investment
16th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Listed equity markets continue to represent the most liquid, efficient and transparent avenue for capital formation, and as the regulatory and operating environment for junior mining improves, it... 


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Indaba to highlight key focus areas
16th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Junior mining is about unlocking economic value for South Africa and, in a world that desires critical minerals to power a clean energy transition, the country and the rest of Africa have a... 


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Business-friendly policy integral for exploration investment
16th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The need to develop a business-friendly stable regulatory environment and policy framework conducive for investment in the mining industry in South Africa is a necessary requirement for catalysing... 


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Consensus key to addressing growth challenges
16th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Effective stakeholder engagement, consensus aimed at outlining key strategies for alleviating pressing industry challenges and the promotion of profitable and sustainable operations are effective... 


Junior Mining and Exploration
Junior Mining and Exploration
16th May 2025

The Minerals Council South Africa is the leading champion of the junior and exploration sector in South Africa and as such it tirelessly advocates policies and regulations that will encourage... 


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AI-driven platform to transform asset reliability
16th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Marking a decade of operating in Zambia’s mining sector, global asset integrity management and industrial solutions firm Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) is gearing up to launch its DGC... 


MODERN SYSTEMS
The team of mining surveyors from the Zambian mine received comprehensive training on terrestrial and aquatic technologies including Wingtra fixed-wing drones, DJI multirotor aerial systems and CHCNAV bathymetric boats
Copper miners trained on advanced drone systems
16th May 2025 By: Donna Slater

Driven by a current strong demand from copper, South African mining services company and technology integrator Dwyka Mining Services is supporting Zambian mines through the deployment of drones and... 


Package being loaded into aircrafft.
Direct air route available to Copperbelt pays off
16th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

In response to persistent supply chain challenges faced by mining companies operating in Zambia’s Copperbelt, Dutch logistics firm C.Steinweg Logistics launched a direct air freight service, from... 


CRUSHING CIRCUIT The primary crusher installed at Limeco as part of the two-stage crushing circuit
First quicklime to meet growing copper demand
16th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The first quicklime produced by Côte d’Ivoire-headquartered mining company Firering Strategic Minerals in February at its Limeco project, in Zambia, marks a major milestone for the company, nearly... 


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Pump packing delivers material advances and operational benefits
16th May 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

Equipment reliability is paramount in the mining industry, where operations face constant wear and extreme conditions. From gold extraction in Zimbabwe to copper mining in Zambia and diamond... 


FLS apprentices in front of training academy
South African training academy graduates sought after worldwide
9th May 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

The expedited assimilation of apprentices into the production department of minerals processing  technology supplier FLS’s Gauteng-based service centre in Chloorkop, Kempton Park, is a key reason... 


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Company focuses on honing EI
9th May 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Unlike a traditional, authoritarian style of leadership at mining environments that views a transactional culture as essential to the functionality of a workplace, industrial and mining education... 


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Internationally benchmarked training programmes bridge skills gap
9th May 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

A multi-phase training project was recently implemented at a Southern African mining operation by asset integrity management and industrial solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC)... 


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Mobile solutions improve mining education, training
9th May 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

In providing prefabricated and modular buildings, modular buildings manufacturer Kwikspace has completed various installations at several mining operations in South Africa, where modular buildings... 


Colliery Training College
Colliery Training College celebrates 60 years
9th May 2025

The Colliery Training College (CTC) has been a cornerstone of the South African skills development landscape since its establishment in 1965. For six decades, CTC has been renowned as a premier... 


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Water treatment solution reduces complexities at mine
9th May 2025

Wastewater solutions contractor WEC Water recently completed a wastewater reticulation and water treatment plant for a gold mine in Burkina Faso, significantly reducing the mine’s reliance on... 


An image of surface water (river) sampling at Impala's Marula operations
Platinum miner focuses on water stewardship
9th May 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Several projects to mitigate water-related risks and improve long-term water security have been implemented at platinum group metals producer Impala Platinum’s (Implats’) operations. These projects... 


An aerial view of mine dewatering
Mitigating failures
9th May 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Mines require resilient dewatering systems to prevent failures of such mission critical equipment and the potentially catastrophic consequences, says water technology company Xylem Africa strategy... 


Weir mine dewatering pumps
Dewatering specialist emphasises planning
9th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With mine dewatering being a complex challenge that is often overlooked during the design phase of a mining operation, original-equipment manufacturer Weir helps miners conduct comprehensive... 


Mine water
Equipping to tackle waste management complexities
9th May 2025

Waste management is a complex issue in the sub-Saharan African (SSA) mining industry. As a subsidiary of water and waste management expert SUEZ, environmental company EnviroServ is geared to... 


ADAPTABLE AUTONOMY
The scalable surface drill automation on the DR412i offers customisable features tailored to unique operational needs
Rotary drill combines power, intelligence
2nd May 2025

In an environment where the move towards intelligent drilling continues to gather pace, the Sandvik DR412i rotary drill rig, equipped with scalable surface drill automation architecture, brings new... 


The above image depicts two workers maiking use of the BME Innovex 300D
Bulk emulsion developed for dynamic water
2nd May 2025

In line with its continuous innovation of blasting solutions, blasting solutions and explosives company BME has developed Innovex 300D – a high-strength bulk emulsion explosive for challenging... 


REDUCING OPERATIONAL COSTS The E-Drive system of the 944 X-Tier wheel loader enables it to burn 13% to 33% less fuel compared to conventionally driven wheel loaders
Hybrid wheel loader introduced to the African market
2nd May 2025

Suitable for opencast mining operations, equipment manufacturer John Deere launched its 944 X-Tier wheel loader to the African market towards the end of February. The wheel loader is designed to... 


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