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Diversified miner Rio Tinto on Friday said it was working with traditional owners in the Pilbara after blasting operations at its Nammuldi iron-ore mine impacted an ancient rock shelter. “As part...
The South African mining industry is increasingly integrating digital tools to improve efficiency and control operation costs, representing a significant shift from previous years where digital...
While innovation is often associated with technology and production, companies also need to carry through this approach into their health, safety and environmental performance. This is the view of...
Based near Port Shepstone on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, Brauteseth Blasting’s success has evolved into a national footprint – and beyond – with multiple drill rig acquisitions from Sandvik...
Melbourne, Australia: Orica (ASX: ORI) is taking another step towards its purpose to sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources by announcing the commercial release of the world’s first lead-free...
Amid the global energy transition and general upswing in commodity demand, there has been a significant increase in the number of new openpit projects coming on line for lithium mining, in...
Orion Minerals has awarded a six-month trial mining contract to P2 Mining, a subsidiary of South African mining contractor Newrak Mining Group, to undertake the early works trial underground mining...
JSE- and ASX-listed Orion Minerals has awarded a six-month trial mining contract to P2 Mining, a subsidiary of South African mining contractor Newrak Mining Group, to undertake the early works...
Explosives manufacturer AECI Mining has concluded the R45-million acquisition of Brazilian explosives business Dinaser Industria. The acquisition, executed through local Brazilian entity AECI...
Orica’s (ASX: ORI) next generation centralised blasting system ORBS™ has made a leap into the digital world. Customers in the underground mining segment can now experience the benefits of the ORBS™...
Constructing wind energy facilities on mountains presents unique challenges, particularly in terms of accessing the construction sites. The Phezukomoya Wind Energy Facility, situated near Noupoort...
Canyon Resources announced a subscription agreement with Singapore-based Eagle Eye Asset Holdings that could result in the investment of up to A$59.7-million.
First production is expected in the fourth quarter of this year.
(Virtual Showroom): Condra is to manufacture a high-lift, high-speed, heavy-duty kibble hoist of complex design as the key component of a 15-ton pre-sink portal crane. Lifting height will be 150...
Following the first drill-and-blast in June, pure-play lithium explorer Leo Lithium’s Goulamina project, in Mali, has started producing ore. This interview was conducted prior to Leo Lithium being...
Sustainable water provider solutions provider Talbot and Sibanye-Stillwater have entered into an innovative lease-to-own arrangement to advance the Miner’s complete independence from municipal...
ASX-listed Decmil Group has been awarded an A$84-million bulk earthworks contract from privately held Perdaman at its Karratha urea project, in Western Australia. The scope of works under the...
Within the first few months of operating, coal miner Canyon Coal’s R600-million Gugulethu colliery, in Mpumalanga, has employed 21 women, with the intention of increasing that number going forward,...
Adwoa Pokuaa Issaka Position: Unit Manager Safety at Gold Fields, South Deep
Conventional mining operations have relied on pneumatic machines for years, but mining equipment supplier Epiroc is confident that its hand-held rock drill (HRD) 100 is poised to replace current...
By Johan Potgieter, Cluster Software Lead at Schneider Electric Engineering design has become a vital component in multiple segments including MMM (Mining Minerals & Metals) as industry moves into...
Conventional mining operations have relied on pneumatic machines for years, but mining equipment supplier Epiroc is confident that its hydraulic hand-held rock drill (HRD) 100, is poised to replace...
Middelburg | 17 July – Renowned mining company Zizwe continues to thrive by prioritising the establishment of strong partnerships with reputable clients involved in sustainable commodity extraction...
Aim-listed Caledonia Mining’s Blanket gold mine, in Zimbabwe, produced 17 436 oz for the quarter ended June 30, representing an 8.7% increase on the 16 036 oz produced in the first quarter of the...
Orica is the world’s largest provider of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems to the mining, quarrying, oil and gas and construction markets, a leading supplier of sodium cyanide...
The long-standing use of water to cool underground mines is increasingly providing the opportunity to apply the free water pressure head that this offers to energise mining equipment. High-pressure...
(Virtual Showroom): Groundwater has played and will also play a major role in the sustainability of life on earth. Groundwater makes up approximately 99% of fresh water on earth. The vital supply...
The sinking of a 1 200 m ventilation shaft as part of copper miner Palabora Mining Company’s (PMC’s) Lift 2 expansion is proving to be a partnership success story, based on an unshakeable...
The sinking of a 1,200 metre ventilation shaft as part of the Palabora Mining Company (PMC) Lift 2 expansion is proving to be a partnership success story, based on an unshakeable commitment to...
Nickel miner Panoramic Resources’ initial efforts to repair a crack in the filter press pressure plate at the Savannah process plant, in Western Australia, has proven unsuccessful. In mid-June,...
ASX-listed Gold Road Resources has adjusted full year production expectations at the Gruyere gold mine, in Western Australia, on the back of a tough June quarter. The miner said on Thursday that...
Vehicle manufacturer Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has showcased new investments, beyond the R15.8-billion initially committed, at its Silverton facility, in Pretoria. The new...
Explosives and blasting solutions company Orica released a new integrated digital solution for the quarry market to streamline and optimise blasting operations in April. BlastIQ Quarry is a smart...
Crushing and screening solutions provider ELB Equipment has added a complete range of high efficiency trommels that are “set to change the way screening is done in South Africa”. Its Powerscreen...
A gold mine in the Worodougou region of the Woroba district, in Côte d’Ivoire.
In the Mining Industry, the use of a reliable detonator cord winder can be the difference between a successful, profitable and safe operation or a disaster. Without the proper equipment, the cord...
Diversified miner Rio Tinto has achieved a historic milestone at the Boron mine, in California, which has become the world’s first openpit mine to operate a fleet running entirely on renewable...
The construction phase of the new Gugulethu Colliery is progressing.
Séguéla has become Fortuna Silver Mine’s fifth operating mine.
South Africa has the potential to significantly increase its glass recycling capacity and is lagging behind the international market in this sector, according to crushing equipment specialist Pilot...
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