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This picture is of a mining vehicle being shipped by MHS Plant and Equipment to a Zambia-based junior miner
Equipment procurement shakeup
24th September 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Owing to rising commodity prices and subsequent efforts to ramp up production, the mining industry is focused on the availability of larger earthmoving equipment, ensuring that equipment disposal... 


An image of a large Unitrans road train with four trailers being loaded with coal at a colliery
Transport company has high hopes for Indaba
24th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

This year’s Joburg Indaba brings with it hopes of increased and ongoing investment in the mining sector, specialist transport company Unitrans regional business development manager Joubert van... 


Supplier to break into mining
24th September 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Industrial equipment supplier and specialist Shumani Industrial Equipment is striving to secure its spot and compete in the mining industry, with Shumani MD Victor Nemukula noting that a few... 


Shumani looks to diversify into mining, construction industry
16th September 2021

As one of the biggest industrial equipment suppliers into the food and beverage industry, this remains the main target market for Shumani Industrial Equipment. However, the company aims to... 


Aerial view of Haib copper project
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The High Court of Namibia has interdicted the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy from granting a mineral licence, including an exclusive prospecting licence (EPL) over the area covered by the... 


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From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
9th September 2021

Shell Lubricants believes that there is potential for lubrication to deliver significant business value by contributing to improved productivity and reduced costs. Whether your mining operations... 


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BHP not banking on green hydrogen
8th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified giant BHP will not be relying on green hydrogen to meet its decarbonizing targets, the miner said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Hydrogen and Mines virtual summit, BHP’s manager for... 


Litter spills onto Cape Town beach as heavy rain causes breach at old landfill site
31st August 2021 By: News24Wire

Heavy rain over the weekend has caused dunes at a decommissioned landfill site to shift, spilling litter onto the beach at Witsand in Cape Town. City of Cape Town Mayco Member for Water and Waste... 


An image of a large red tracked front loader at the mine face with bucket full of ore ready to be graded by a ShovelSense system
Real-time ore analysis set for African market
27th August 2021 By: Halima Frost

Digital mining solutions provider MineSense is establishing offices in Africa and Europe to introduce its real-time ore analysis technologies to the African Copperbelt by the fourth quarter. “Once... 


Kemach Equipment cements partnership with Liebherr
26th August 2021

With effect from August 2021, Kemach Equipment is the appointed South African partner to Liebherr for the sales and aftersales service of construction and earthmoving machinery. Les Lothian, CEO of... 


BHP turns to electric pickups as miners seek emissions cuts
25th August 2021 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group and Mitsubishi Corp will deploy electric pickup trucks and fast-charging units at an Australian coal mine to test technology that could aid the challenging task of cutting the sector’s... 


Aerial view of Karowe openpit mine
Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has reported that it has made tremendous progress on the Karowe underground expansion project over the past 18 months. 


A Sany excavator
Partnership formed to teach rural women excavator operating skills
19th August 2021 By: Donna Slater

As part of efforts to uplift women during Women’s Month, South Africa-focused platinum developer Nkwe Platinum and multinational gold and copper explorer and developer Zijin Mining Group, have... 


An images of a connected mining operation vehicle
Telecoms solutions solve connectivity challenges
13th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Mobile satellite telecommunications company Inmarsat aims to solve some of the Australian mining industry’s biggest connectivity challenges. Inmarsat products and services have been used across... 


MHS Plant & Equipment set to shake up yellow metal procurement for large mining houses
10th August 2021

With commodity prices on the rise, heralding the advent of a potential super-cycle in the mining industry, the current focus is on the availability of larger yellow metal equipment. Here is where... 


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New Women in Mining initiative to launch soon
6th August 2021

Coal mining company Kangra, a subsidiary of mining investment company Menar, located in Saul Mkhizeville, in Mpumalanga is currently establishing a new Women in Mining (WIM) initiative to further... 


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Pilgangoora lithium/tantalum Stage 2 expansion project, Australia – update
6th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Pilgangoora lithium/tantalum project could potentially rival the 1.34-million-tonne-a-year Greenbushes lithium mine in terms of production. 


ASIO warns of cyberattacks on miners
3rd August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) and the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has warned that Australian miners are currently being targeted for cyber attacks. ASIO said... 


Native Americans ask court to block Lithium Americas Corp Nevada mine
2nd August 2021 By: Reuters

Two Native American tribes have formally asked a US federal court to prevent Lithium Americas from excavating its Thacker Pass lithium mine site in Nevada, which they say contains their ancestors'... 


Allegiance raises A$30m for Alabama coal buy
30th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Allegiance Coal will acquire US-based family owned Black Warrior Minerals (BWM), which owns the BWM mine in Alabama, having completed a A$30-million capital raise. Under the terms of... 


Image of Haib copper project in Namibia
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
30th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep-South Resources has filed an application with the High Court of Namibia on behalf of its subsidiary Haib Minerals for an order to review the decision of the Minister of Mines and Energy to... 


Image Karowe mine in Botswana
Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
16th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has announced that the project is fully funded. 


Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada – update
Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada – update
16th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Star Diamond has objected to Rio Tinto's "predatory and coercive" actions, after the global miner called a meeting for a joint venture the Canadian company says does not yet exist. 


Nueva Esperanza gold/silver project, Chile – update
Nueva Esperanza gold/silver project, Chile – update
9th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kingsgate Consolidated has signed a nonbinding letter of intent with TSX-V-listed TDG Gold Corporation to divest of its Nueva Esperanza gold/silver exploration project. 


BARING ITS TEETH
The new Kprime Tooth System fitted to Komatsu Excavators are stronger and longer lasting than previously fitted teeth
New excavator teeth cutting ground
2nd July 2021

Earthmoving and utility equipment manufacturer Komatsu’s new Kprime Tooth System from wear solutions specialists Hensley Industries is now available as standard on new Komatsu excavators. The... 


Haib copper project, Namibia – update
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
2nd July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Namibia Mines and Energy Ministry has refused to renew Deep-South Resources' exploration and prospecting licence. 


From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
30th June 2021

Shell Lubricants believes that there is potential for lubrication to deliver significant business value by contributing to improved productivity and reduced costs. Whether your mining operations... 


Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada – update
Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada – update
25th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Star Diamond has received a notice from Rio Tinto Canada calling for a meeting to seek approval of a proposed budget for the project. 


igus polymers are used for even the toughest applications
Advanced plastics prolong manufacturing equipment life
24th June 2021

Technologically advanced materials have revolutionised many applications in the industrial environment with engineered plastics able to outperform and outlast steel in heavy-duty applications such... 


Dumont nickel/cobalt project, Canada – update
Dumont nickel/cobalt project, Canada – update
18th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Nion's Dumont project is positioned to be the biggest nickel sulphide operation in the western hemisphere. 


Haib copper project, Namibia – update
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
18th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep-South Resources has recorded the second batch of assay results from its current drilling programme at the project. 


Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update
Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update
4th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx Uranium has signed a drilling contract for exploration and resource delineation drilling programmes at the project. 


New Komatsu Kprime tooth system delivers higher productivity and increased safety
1st June 2021

With excavator owners and operators always looking for more productive, reliable and safer tooth systems for their buckets, Kprime, a new generation of ground engaging tools now offers significant... 


SAFETY FIRST The most dangerous part of doing furnace rebuilds is the demolition that first has to take place
Furnace sector heating up after Covid-19
28th May 2021 By: Darren Parker

There has been a significant increase in project activity for furnace services company Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) since the start of this year. DGC commercial manager Louwrens Minnie tells... 


JACK OF ALL TRADES The robust earthmoving machines are suitable for operation in various industries such as roadworks, mining, construction, agriculture and landscaping
Company boosts range with new grader
28th May 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Construction equipment supplier HPE Africa has supplied various companies with earthmoving equipment for mining applications across the country in recent months. The equipment includes Hyundai... 


BUILT FOR PURPOSE The robust new machines have been designed to create a higher level of efficiency to save fuel, while maintaining optimum power levels
Earthmoving offering a success in local market
28th May 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Doosan’s excavators and wheel loaders are in demand at various mining operations, including the Doosan DX300 and DX520 excavators, which are currently used for material processing and handling at a... 


From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
27th May 2021

Shell Lubricants believes that there is potential for lubrication to deliver significant business value by contributing to improved productivity and reduced costs. Whether your mining operations... 


Immersive Technologies reaches training milestone for African Mines utilizing Caterpillar equipment fleets
27th May 2021

Immersive Technologies will deliver their 100th Conversion Kit® for Caterpillar® equipment owners within the continent of Africa. The high-fidelity operator training simulator will be delivered to... 


Haib copper project, Namibia
Haib copper project, Namibia
21st May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep-South has appointed engineering and environmental consulting firm Knight Piésold Consulting to conduct scoping studies and assessments on the Haib copper project. 


Pilgangoora lithium/tantalum Stage 2 expansion project, Australia – update
Pilgangoora lithium/tantalum Stage 2 expansion project, Australia – update
21st May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Pilbara Minerals has signed a memorandum of understanding with technology company Calix to undertake a scoping study to produce a concentrated lithium salt from the project. 


John Deere names new dealers in Africa
John Deere names new dealers in Africa
4th May 2021 By: Irma Venter

Following an announcement to expand its construction lineup into new markets, John Deere has made public the first three construction and forestry dealers responsible for the Southern African... 


LOADED
The SK220XD-10 is loaded with features not usually found in 20 t machines
New excavator hits local shores
30th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Bell Equipment, which through its Southern African distribution network is the exclusive distributor of Japanese OEM Kobelco excavators in Southern Africa, has... 


Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update
Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update
30th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Arafura Resources is reviewing the schedule for its Nolans project. 


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