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How Holcim is using Komatsu’s iSite fleet management system to drive production and safety breakthroughs – and reduce CO2 emissions
1st December 2022

As a global leader in sustainable and innovative building and construction solutions, Holcim is committed to driving its operations towards net zero. Over the past two years the company has been... 


Komatsu’s electric offering expanded
28th November 2022

Komastu offered a preview into the future of the construction and mining industry, with a huge presence at bauma focused on smart construction and electric machines. The brand’s extensive presence... 


Babcock introduces new Volvo EC550E in southern Africa
24th November 2022

Following its global debut at the start of this year, the much-awaited Volvo EC550E crawler excavator is now available in southern Africa. Ideal for mining, quarrying and large infrastructure... 


Anton Lourens, CEO of Booyco Electronics.
Latest technology embraced to prevent collisions
24th November 2022

Putting safe distance between people and the range of mobile equipment on surface mines – from off-road dump trucks to excavators and loaders – Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS) have become... 


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Dealership agreement a plus for agri-mechanisation and service sector
18th November 2022

In what is seen as an important boost for the local agricultural sector, global light and compact equipment specialist Wacker Neuson has announced a dealership agreement with South African... 


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Broken Hill cobalt project, Australia – update
11th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Cobalt Blue has announced plans to raise up to A$16-million in a share placement and nonrenounceable entitlement offer to advance work on its Broken Hill project. 


The story behind the decade-long relationship between Novelquip and Babcock
8th November 2022

Established in 2009, Novelquip Forestry, a South African designer, manufacturer and exporter of forestry soil preparation and planting equipment, celebrates its 13th anniversary this year. Over the... 


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John Deere Construction
28th October 2022

John Deere Construction entered the Southern African market in March 2021. Over the past 20 months, a lot has happened in the yellow equipment space. John Deere Financial announced in March 2022... 


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Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso
28th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study has concluded that Kiaka will be a low-cost gold project. 


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North American Lithium project, Canada
21st October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Sayona Mining has secured a rail solution to deliver spodumene from the North American Lithium operation to port. 


Wacker Neuson signs dealership agreement with Senwes Equipment, unlocking mutual growth potential in the agri-mechanisation and service sector
19th October 2022

Global light and compact equipment specialist, Wacker Neuson, inked a strategic dealership agreement with one of South Africa’s most prominent agri-mechanisation and service companies, Senwes... 


Cleaning up the construction industry with renewable energy
17th October 2022

Carbon emissions from construction sites are a major contributor to global warming, largely owing to the industry’s dependency on fossil fuels. The International Energy Agency’s 2019 Global Status... 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
14th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The High Court of Namibia’s hearing of the review of Namibia Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo‘s decision in June 2021 not to renew the exploration and prospecting licence for the Haib copper... 


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North American Lithium project, Canada – update
14th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Sayona Mining has launched a prefeasibility study for the development of downstream processing options at the North American Lithium operation. 


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Seven 90-t excavators and 21 60-t articulated dump trucks to mine the Gugulethu project, which is set to produce single RB3 product for export
Gugulethu construction is still on track to kick off this year
30th September 2022 By: Tracy Klückow

Construction of the almost R600-million opencast phase (Phase 1) of coal exploration and mining company Canyon Coal’s Gugulethu colliery is planned to start this year, subject to market conditions... 


Shaft sealing and rehabilitation services for the mining industry
29th September 2022

A turnkey service is offered by Jet Demolition for the mining industry, including backfilling shaft barrels, designing permanent shaft seals, implementing these seals at a defined depth below... 


RSPH Offerings
23rd September 2022

As of March 2022, RSPH is proud to share with you our complete set of offerings for Petrochemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas. Our passion and intention is to assist companies in these sectors to become... 


Danfoss Power Solutions highlights technology for efficient construction machinery at Bauma 2022
22nd September 2022

Danfoss Power Solutions, a leading global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, will showcase its portfolio of products and solutions for construction... 


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Actom anticipating demand as energy projects continue to flow from REIPPPP
8th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

With a major increase in renewable energy projects anticipated over the next 12 months, turnkey electrical solutions provider Actom is confident that this will translate into an increased demand... 


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Tough earthmoving equipment decisions made easy
8th September 2022

Transporting materials around a rough terrain mining site can be challenging, time-consuming and often dangerous, without the correct equipment to do the job. 


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New products and technology developments at thyssenkrupp
6th September 2022

Comminution specialist thyssenkrupp has rewritten the crushing and grinding technology rule book with the introduction of the High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) Pro. 


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Billionaire Forrest’s hydrogen unit to speed expansion plans
5th September 2022 By: Bloomberg

The clean energy arm of billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. will add more investments in manufacturing facilities as the demand outlook for green hydrogen strengthens. A plant... 


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Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update
2nd September 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

West African Resources is considering expanding Kiaka’s nameplate capacity.  


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Overlay products for harsh environments
30th August 2022

Overlay products are made by welding a carbide-rich steel alloy on top of a steel plate, resulting in a compound material that has a very high resistance to wear, especially suitable for demanding... 


Wacker Neuson South Africa extends machine attachment portfolio as newly-appointed Cangini Benne dealer
30th August 2022

Wacker Neuson South Africa (Pty) Ltd., a subsidiary of the forward-thinking global Wacker Neuson Group, is proud to be appointed as the authorised dealer for Italy-based machine attachment... 


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Tailings rehandling: Replacing trucks with a slurry pipeline
26th August 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining companies, regardless of size or status, are under increased pressure from public and private stakeholders to find safer and more sustainable solutions for their tailings management.... 


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Santa Comba tungsten/tin project, Spain
26th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has shown the project to be economically robust, complementing the permitted underground mine and offering significant upside, owing to its scalability. 


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Maintenance of HVAC systems key to efficiency
19th August 2022

Lack of attention to maintenance on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems on mobile mining equipment such as dump trucks, excavators, dozers and drill rigs can cost mines dearly,... 


Wheel loaders and excavators lined up after being assembled by Lovemore Bros at its Boksburg facility
Assembly project finalised without a hitch
19th August 2022 By: Halima Frost

Heavy lifting and rigging specialists Lovemore Bros Mechanical Projects division has reached the tail end of a substantial assembly project for Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions South Africa (WW... 


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Chilalo graphite project, Tanzania – update
19th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Evolution Energy Minerals will raise A$13-million in a two-tranche share placement to fund work at its Chilalo project. 


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Karowe underground project, Botswana – update
19th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has started sinking the main shaft at its Karowe diamond mine expansion project. 


Shaft sealing and rehabilitation services for the mining industry
16th August 2022

A turnkey service is offered by Jet Demolition for the mining industry, including backfilling shaft barrels, designing permanent shaft seals, implementing these seals at a defined depth below... 


Lubrication solutions from SKF/Lincoln South Africa adds value for Northern Cape iron ore mine
15th August 2022

Lubrication solutions from SKF/Lincoln South Africa adds value for Northern Cape iron ore mine What started initially as sporadic attendance to breakdowns at an iron ore mine in the Northern Cape... 


South Africa needs special unit to crack down on illegal mining, Mantashe urges
12th August 2022 By: News24Wire

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says the country needs a dedicated team to clamp down on illegal mining in South Africa, adding that it will take several years for the... 


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Chilalo graphite project, Tanzania – update
12th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Evolution Energy Minerals plans to raise A$13-million in a two-tranche share placement to fund work at its Chilalo graphite project. 


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North American Lithium project, Canada – update
12th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The restart of the North American Lithium operations remain on track.  


Maintenance the key to efficient HVAC on mining machines
10th August 2022

Lack of attention to maintenance on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems on mobile mining equipment such as dump trucks, excavators, dozers and drill rigs can cost mines dearly.... 


Five mining companies recognized for performance excellence - Immersive Technologies’ 13th annual Business Improvement Award
2nd August 2022

Immersive Technologies has announced the winners of its 13th annual Global Business Improvement Award. Immersive Technologies recognizes the most outstanding results achieved by mining companies... 


Liebherr and Immersive Technologies renew agreement
21st July 2022

With 16 years of delivering Liebherr advanced equipment simulators for mining customers, Immersive Technologies and Liebherr have chosen to renew their technical information agreement for a further... 


Hitachi Construction Machinery and Immersive Technologies extend exclusive partnership agreement
21st July 2022

Since 2007, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd (HCM) and Immersive Technologies have had a Technical License Agreement and a Partnership Agreement in place. These two agreements seek to... 


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Pivot joints can strengthen machines
15th July 2022

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Nord-Lock range of bolting solutions includes Expander Pivot Pin components that comprise advanced pivot pin technology to offer dependable solutions that combat... 


Aerial view of the Haib copper project
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
15th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Dates for the final hearing between Deep-South and the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy with regard to the Haib project has been set for October 3 and 4. 


90 Wacker Neuson RD7 machines to help roll out sustainable community growth
12th July 2022

Wacker Neuson, a global pace-setting light and compact equipment manufacturer, recently delivered 90 RD7 pedestrian dual-vibration rollers to a state-owned enterprise based in Pretoria. The... 


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