Three major developments, which are poised to move the needle for South African mining, were outlined to Mining Weekly by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed drilling and mechanised rock... 

The AfriSam Umlaas Road Quarry has taken proactive measures to enhance the accuracy of its final product sizing by adopting Multotec’s rubber screen panels in its tertiary screening application.... 

An updated feasibility study has indicated that Phase 2 is technically feasible and economically viable.  

Advanced blasting technologies, combined with specialised expertise and meticulous planning, are helping mines achieve new levels of productivity and efficiency. Quality blasts that deliver optimal... 

Sovereign Metals has confirmed the mining method and finalised the fleet design for the project. 

Bulk earthworks continue to lay the foundation for future infrastructure. 

Africa-focused gold miner Perseus Mining is proceeding with the project. 

With technology and innovation being at the “heart” of mining processes, bulk mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME Australia GM Michael Wiseman says it is an imperative in... 

Aim- and ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has confirmed the mining method and completed the mining fleet design for the Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, representing another significant... 

Xolile Dikobe Position: Komatsu Mining Technologies senior procurement officer Main activity of company: Original-equipment manufacturer of underground mining equipment Date and place of birth:... 

Empowering women researchers through immersion, inspiration, and appreciation Michelle Pienaar  Advanced orebody knowledge programme manager 

Manare Mokoatlo Position: Territory Manager, Orica South Africa   Main activity of company: Explosives supply and blasting services Date and place of birth: 5 November 1987, in Ga Mashashane... 

Africa-focused gold miner Perseus Mining has awarded a A$48-million engineering, procurement and construction management contract for the development of the project. 

New mining technologies are essential for boosting efficiency while meeting energy, water, and carbon reduction goals. As pressure mounts to operate more sustainably, the sector must embrace... 

A copper mine in Pará state, Brazil. 

Exploration and development company Canyon Resources has started construction of an inland rail facility at Makor, in Cameroon. 

Concor has become an important construction partner in South Africa’s wind energy landscape, and recently started work on the Cennergi Holdings and G7 Renewable Energies 140 MW Karreebosch Wind... 

The project is undergoing a rescoping process to optimise capital deployment and production schedules. 

ASX-listed mining and infrastructure solutions provider Orica has appointed Vik Bansal nonexecutive director, with effect from August 15, and chairperson elect. He will succeed outgoing chairperson... 

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 

No objections have been raised with regard to the recently granted environmental authorisation for a mining right and related infrastructural development activities at the project. 

In a defining moment for one of Africa’s most respected underground mining contractors, Murray & Roberts Cementation has officially rebranded as Cementation Africa. This new name signals the start... 

The newly named Cementation Africa is excited about setting the rebranded business on a new growth path. As part of preparations to operate outside of the Murray & Roberts Group, the new “own... 

ASX-listed Perseus Mining has appointed Daniel Egya-Mensah as CEO of its Perseus Mining Ghana subsidiary, effective July 1. In this newly created role, he is tasked with providing strategic... 

As mining operations across the African continent expand, the industry requires accommodation solutions that offer speed and comfort, which can be achieved through portable building manufacturer... 

Platinum group metals miner Southern Palladium has secured commitments to raise equity capital of A$8-million to advance the staged mine development. 

Drone technology, AI and machine learning are setting the development path for blasting in the South African quarrying sector, as they provide futureproof solutions to the traditionally manual... 

Mining development company Ironveld’s South African subsidiary Lapon Mining has successfully completed its first blast at the planned opencast pit located on the Altona farm, in Limpopo. The blast... 

Seasoned engineer, entrepreneur and business leader award winner Sereme Malatji has been at the forefront of technological innovation since 2006. With hands-on experience across multiple industries... 

Mining giant Rio Tinto has signed a formal co-management agreement with the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) Aboriginal Corporation, as it seeks to repair relations after the destruction of... 

Environmental authorisation has been issued by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. 

Canyon Resources has announced a $140-million credit facility to advance the project. 

South Africa's mining industry will not be sustainable without exploration and the country must effectively incentivise exploration and remove barriers that hinder greater exploration. South Africa... 

JSE-listed Alphamin has reported an 18% quarter-on-quarter decline in high-grade tin concentrate production from the Bisie tin mine, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), for the first... 

This week we profile Francisco Baudrand, CEO of Enaex Africa, a producer and supplier of explosives to customers in Southern Africa 

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... 

The Wits Mining Institute (WMI) in March demonstrated to students and media its latest blasting initiation technology being used at its simulated mine as part of practical learning for students and... 

Euronext-listed gold producer Akobo Minerals’ gold production for March and April amounted to 1 kg at an average grade of about 3 g/t, which is below the company’s expectations, the company said on... 

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... 

Industrial gearbox, drives and automation solutions company SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is rolling out its expansion plans into Africa, raising the level of customer support and extending services... 

Murray & Roberts Cementation is celebrating 21 years of growth and transformation since the merger of Murray & Roberts RUC and The Cementation Company (Africa) in July 2004. Over the past 21 years,... 

Mining contracting company Murray & Roberts Cementation is celebrating 21 years since the merger of Murray & Roberts RUC and The Cementation Company (Africa) in July 2004 and says it is committed...