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WearCheck laboratory technicians Precious Mabaso (left) and  Ntiyiso Masia are seen processing transformer oil samples in the company’s Johannesburg transformer laboratory.
New technologies, techniques on display
24th January 2025

Scientific oil analysis, transformer oil analysis, reliability services, and water testing and analysis are some of the condition monitoring techniques that will be displayed by specialist... 


Sintech
Sintech
24th January 2025

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a wide range of applications and across a wide spectrum of industry both domestically... 


A photo of a heavy load haul truck kicking up an orange plume of dust at a mine
Embracing tech to improve health, safety
24th January 2025 By: Halima Frost

The mining industry can make better use of technology to prevent adverse outcomes, including quieter equipment to safeguard a mineworker’s hearing and different mining methods that can reduce, or... 


Advanced Fire Global
Delivering proven safety solutions for Africa’s mining industry
24th January 2025

Africa’s largest integrated fire suppression and combined site service provider, Advanced Fire Global is poised for an exciting year of large-scale projects across Africa in 2025.  The company’s... 


An image of the Prieska mining area
Developer progresses key copper, zinc projects
17th January 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Base metals development company Orion Minerals is progressing the company’s Prieska copper/zinc mine (PCZM) and the Okiep copper project (OCP), with the bankable feasibility study (BFS) for both... 


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Key mine in ramp-up phase of development
17th January 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Copper miner Copper 360 is making progress in its plans to reopen its Northern Cape-based Rietberg mine, which will ensure South Africa is able to meet some of the growing global demand, reports... 


An image of Coaltech CEO Avhurengwi Nengovhela and other coal stakeholders
Clean coal tech required in energy transition
13th December 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Research association Coaltech has shifted its focus to driving clean coal technologies this year, aiming to significantly reduce emissions from coal mining and combustion of the energy source by... 


An image of Thungela's Isibonelo operation
Transforming coal industry boosts its sustainability
13th December 2024

The coal industry is undergoing a significant transformation through investments in cleaner and more efficient technologies, such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, which is reducing... 


An image of a coal mine
Energy transition requires pragmatic approach
13th December 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

While the global transition to a low-carbon economy remains crucial, the pace of the transition must be pragmatic to balance energy affordability, security and development, says nonprofit coal... 


PRECEDENT SETTING
The Mogale Tailings Retreatment operation has become a model for cost-effective, large-scale tailings retreatment and legacy mining rehabilitation
Project combines profitability with sustainability
13th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The Krugersdorp-based Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) operation of JSE- and LSE-listed midtier gold producer Pan African Resources (PAR), commissioned in October 2024 and now fully operational,... 


FIXING MISTAKES FROM THE PAST
The R2.5-billion MTR operation will address environmental degradation caused by prolific legacy mining activities
Community engagement yields project success
13th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) operation of midtier gold producer Pan African Resources (PAR) has significantly curbed illegal mining activities in the vicinity of its operations in the West... 


POSITIVE OPERATIONS
The MTR operation is noteworthy for its environmental remediation, efficient project delivery and positive impact on the local community
Company’s EPCM role pivotal in project
13th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Integrated service provider SGS Bateman played a “pivotal role” as the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor for midtier gold producer Pan African Resources’... 


EQUIPMENT PROVISION
Paragon provided the in-dam hydraulic tailings remining infrastructure
Modern remining equipment used at MTR
13th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Tailings solutions provider Paragon Tailings’ involvement in gold producer Pan African Resources’ (PAR’s) Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) operation has reinforced the growing importance of... 


VIABLE ALTERNATIVE
The bolted tank design is now recognised as a viable alternative to traditional welded tanks
New tank design prevalence gaining momentum
13th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

A new bolted-tank design is gaining momentum in tailings retreatment operations, offering significant improvements in cost savings, construction time and operational efficiency. This design,... 


An aerial image of the Prieske mine owned by Orion Minerals in South Africa
Prieska, Okiep feasibility studies progressed
13th December 2024

In its endeavours to develop its Prieska copper/zinc mine (PCZM) and the Okiep copper project (OCP) – both located in the Northern Cape, of South Africa – copper-focused developer Orion Minerals... 


A picture of blue and grey copper ore on a belt after sorting and cleaning
South Africa not fully benefiting from copper mining
13th December 2024 By: Halima Frost

Although there are substantial copper operations and project developments under way in South Africa, such as those in the provinces of the Northern Cape and North West, copper industry cluster... 


A large green headgear at the Steenkampskraal Mine near Vanrhynsdorp in the Western Cape
Rare earths mine taken out of care and maintenance
6th December 2024 By: Halima Frost

The high-grade rare earths Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM) is coming out of a three-year care-and-maintenance period, with the miner scheduled to conclude the reclamation and refurbishment of... 


The Namibian Copper mine Tschudi 5
Namibian refined copper plant restarted after four years
6th December 2024 By: Donna Slater

The only refined copper processing plant in Namibia – Tschudi – has been restarted and is currently producing London Metals Exchange (LME) grade-A copper cathode in Namibia for the first time in... 


The above image depicts WPIC director of research Edward Sterck
PGM demand for energy transition grows
6th December 2024

Platinum group metals (PGMs) are crucial for hydrogen-energy-enabled decarbonisation, especially when employed in proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology used in electrolysers and fuel cells,... 


The above image depicts a worker transporting materials
Group to harness Africa’s critical minerals potential
6th December 2024

In an effort to foster deeper relationships between Africa and global markets, global leaders in the critical minerals industry have launched the Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG), empowering... 


REPORTING STANDARDS
Many African mining companies have adopted the Global Reporting Initiative to report on their enivornmental and social impacts
ESG trends suggest greater accountability
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

With environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria becoming increasingly critical to stakeholders, mining companies in Africa face more demanding reporting requirements and evolving... 


ARJEN DE BRUIN
With effective training, better tools and sustained leadership, mental health challenges can be tackled
Mental health challenges present significant risks
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

In African mining, mental health challenges pose significant risks to productivity and safety, though business management consultancy OIM Consulting group CEO Arjen De Bruin identifies a positive... 


EXPANDED SERVICE
KonNx has expanded its capacity to offer full-service solutions to mining clients
Company advances cable solutions
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Electrical cable coupler manufacturer KonNx Africa is meeting the growing demand in the African mining industry for safer and more efficient power solutions with its innovative high-voltage cable... 


TSHEPISO MOTHIBINYANE
Laone Mining can compete within the medium-diameter drilling market
Female-led company redefines raise boring drilling in Africa
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

In a sector known for its high barriers to entry, 100% black-owned and female-led Laone Mining and Engineering is confident that it is changing the landscape of raise boring drilling in Africa... 


PRACTICAL LEARNING
AIE’s events foster a culture of knowledge sharing and practical learning
Organiser adapts to changing environment
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

African mining professionals face a multitude of challenges that can hinder the ability to achieve sustainable growth, with research and market analyst company African Influence Exchange (AIE)... 


NJERI MWAGIRU
AMDC statutes are essential for creating unified mining policies that align with the AMV
Leveraging strategic foresight to strengthen African mining sector
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) has recognised the value of a strategic foresight framework and anticipatory governance plan to improve the management of Africa’s mineral resources.... 


ESG DISCUSSIONS
Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane (left) and Professor Gordon Smith (right) in discussion at the ESG Conference
Conference underscores sustainable mining practices
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

As the African mining sector faces increasing pressure to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, the inaugural ESG Conference – organised by membership organisation, the... 


Astron Energy post
Maximising mining equipment performance using optimal lubrication solutions
28th November 2024

In the dynamic landscape of the mining industry, the performance and longevity of equipment stand as critical pillars for operational success. Lubrication plays a pivotal role in maintaining... 


An aerial image of the mine site
Mali miner progresses plant build
22nd November 2024

Civil construction of a Stage 1 dense media separation (DMS) plant has been progressed to 90% completion at critical metals miner Kodal Minerals’ flagship fully-funded Bougouni lithium project, in... 


An image of typical redundant mine infrastructure
Sound demolition benefits construction processes at mines
22nd November 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Specialised demolition contractor Jet Demolition is enabling mining operations, through its engineering services, to efficiently demolish old and outdated infrastructure for the purpose of... 


An image of modular units set up at a mining operation
Modular units improve mine construction processes
22nd November 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Modular construction units are highly beneficial for the various construction processes at a mining operation, and can prove to be cost-efficient, easily moveable and easy to set up – making it an... 


Tailings streaming agreement concludes after 16 years
22nd November 2024

Last month, Harmony Gold Mining Company concluded the final delivery to the streaming agreement between gold-focused royalty and streaming company Franco-Nevada and its tailings retreatment... 


BELL B30E
The balanced power distribution of Bell's B30E enhances tyre longevity, reducing or eliminating scuffing on the centre axle’s tyres
ADTs to play crucial role in construction of 900 ha tailings facility
22nd November 2024

South African manufacturer Bell Equipment’s fleet of articulated dump trucks (ADTs) will play a crucial role in the construction of a massive 900 ha tailings facility for a gold mining company near... 


2023 LAUNCH
The Copper Mark is an assurance framework launched in 2020 to address growing international demand for the responsible sourcing and production of minerals
DRC tailings site starts Copper Mark assurance process
22nd November 2024

Diversified natural resources producer Eurasian Resources Group’s (ERG’s) Metalkol tailings reprocessing site, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has officially started The Copper Mark... 


MASSIVE SOLAR
DRDGOLD's 60 MW solar PV power plant seen in the background of its Ergo tailings reprocessing plant
Solar plant, battery storage enhance sustainability in tailings
22nd November 2024

In an effort to reduce its reliance on grid power and improve sustainability metrics, gold mining company DRDGOLD has completed a 60 MW solar PV power plant at its Ergo tailings reprocessing plant,... 


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