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Lily Mine inquest: Witness says zama zamas could have become trapped along with three employees
9th November 2021 By: News24Wire

A former illegal miner says it's possible that one or more zama zamas became trapped underground along with three missing employees when a part of Lily Mine collapsed in 2016. Known only as Mr X,... 


Top-performing South African fund rides bet on energy stocks
4th November 2021 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s top-performing equity fund has reaped the benefit of a wager that battered stocks, particularly in the energy sector, would flourish as economies rebounded from the worst of the... 


AECI provide explosives to K9 detection team to help curb illicit, criminal use
AECI provide explosives to K9 detection team to help curb illicit, criminal use
3rd November 2021 By: Donna Slater

To help curb illegal use of explosives, AECI Mining Explosives has partnered with explosive detection patrol company Vapor Wake K9 South Africa (VWK9SA) by providing it with samples of explosives... 


AECI Mining explosives plays its part in the fight against illicit explosives
3rd November 2021

In an initiative that promotes the fight against the illegal use of explosives, AECI Mining Explosives has partnered with Vapor Wake K9 South Africa by providing them with explosives samples to... 


Denel munitions plant safety questioned following explosion
2nd November 2021 By: News24Wire

Safety at the Rheinmetall Denel Munitions plant in Macassar, Somerset West, has been called into question after an explosion on the premises on Sunday night. Trade union UASA said it was "anxious... 


WPIC highlights 100-year history of woven platinum gauze catalysts
29th October 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) has summarised the 100-year history of platinum woven gauze catalysts and highlighted the relevance of platinum as an efficient... 


Transport infrastructure key to African economic growth
29th October 2021 By: Darren Parker

Improved transport infrastructure in Africa would contribute significantly to unlocking the continent’s economic potential, says diversified chemicals group Omnia Holdings group CEO Seelan... 


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Explosives company achieves world-class rating
29th October 2021 By: Halima Frost

Mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME, a member of diversified chemicals group Omnia, tells Mining Weekly it has achieved a record-low recordable case rate of 0.05% in the blasting... 


Illegal miners in shootout with Hawks in North West: 6 killed, 8 injured and 87 arrested 
21st October 2021 By: News24Wire

Six illegal miners were killed, eight were injured, and 87 others arrested following a shootout with the Hawks on Wednesday. The members of the Special Task Force, assisted by the Hawks Organised... 


An image of a mine worker using Enaex's Mine I-Truck to delivers down-the-hole explosives
Explosives tech aims to humanise mining
15th October 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The lack of new investment in the form of new mining projects has resulted in little growth for the explosives industry, and while the expansion projects of existing operations have helped the... 


An image of BME's Double Salt Emulsion in beaker.
Explosives growth follows industry growth
15th October 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The African explosives sector remains steady, owing to an increase in African mining opportunities and positive market conditions, says BME Southern African Development Community (SADC) MD Ralf... 


An image of the Differential Global Positioning System on a mining blast site
Differential GPS brings much needed autonomy to blasting
15th October 2021

AECI Mining Explosives’ new, high-accuracy (sub-1m) Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) brings autonomy to the blast hole tagging process, thus maximising efficiency by eliminating... 


Incitec Pivot and FFI study green ammonia
11th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Explosives, fertilizer and industrial chemicals manufacturer Incitec Pivot will partner with the green energy arm of miner Fortesuce Metals, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) on a feasibility study... 


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Explosives company aims to extend its reach
8th October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

As part of bulk emulsion explosives and mining technology manufacturer BME’s ongoing strategic global expansion strategy, the company plans to continue growing its footprint in mining in West... 


Six killed in stand-off between zama zamas, mine security guards in North West
7th October 2021 By: News24Wire

Police have been placed on high alert in Orkney in North West where six suspected illegal miners have been killed and 35 more were arrested after an attack on security guards at a mine. On... 


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Trend towards decarbonisation discouraging coal investment
17th September 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

South Africa’s coal production, sales and exports reached a plateau some years ago; however, the lockdown last year caused a noticeable decline. The main reason for this local decline is that the... 


Predicted growth to bolster services demand
10th September 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME, a member of diversified chemicals group Omnia, expects growth opportunities that will run parallel to the predicted growth of the Zambian... 


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Orica
10th September 2021

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... 


Location map of Enchi gold project
Enchi gold project, Ghana – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

On the back of the drilling success achieved at the Enchi gold project and the completion of an $11.5-million equity financing, Newcore Gold has increased its 2020 to 2021 drill programme to 90 000 m. 


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Omnia firmly in a growth phase following restructuring – CEO
16th August 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Diversified chemical manufacturing company Omnia intends to “settle down” following the completion of its strategic restructuring, and to take some time to focus on its people, culture and setting... 


BME's emulsion pumping technology in underground mine
Explosives company puts stamp on underground mining
13th August 2021

Years of innovation and experience in the underground space have now positioned explosives manufacturer and supplier BME – part of the JSE-listed Omnia Group – as an important player in mines where... 


Sasol capitalising on green hydrogen opportunities
2nd August 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Green hydrogen can play a significant role globally in decarbonising hard-to-abate industries, and can be an energy source for mobility and industry, and a source of hydrogen for the petrochemical... 


Chile regulator files charges against Canada's Lundin over blasting
28th July 2021 By: Reuters

Chile's environmental regulator said on Tuesday that it had filed charges against Canadian miner Lundin's Candelaria copper mine for breaches in its operational permits, including violations... 


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Company provides custom service packages
23rd July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Explosives and blasting services provider BME Indonesia are providing the Indonesian mining industry with packages that can be customised based on the industries’ and customers’ requirements. This... 


Map of Enchi gold project location by Newcore Gold
Enchi gold project, Ghana
23rd July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has shown Newcore Gold's Enchi project to be an economically robust, low-capital intensity, heap-leach project. 


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Enaex Electronic Initiation Systems assembly plant, South Africa
16th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Davey Bickford subsidiary Enaex Africa, previously Sasol Explosives, is building an assembly facility for the production of detonators in Mpumalanga. 


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Busa calls for 24-hour curfew, full deployment of army, police and reserve forces
15th July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The violence and damage to property that have overwhelmed parts of the country must be stopped immediately, Business Unity South Africa asserted on July 15, as the devastating loss of life and... 


INTEGRATED BLASTING
BME’s technology drive is based on solutions that can integrate with each other
Digital blasting on the rise in Africa
9th July 2021 By: Darren Parker

Africa’s mining industry is embracing digital technologies in blasting, says explosives technology company BME technology and marketing GM Ralf Hennecke. He explains that digital blasting... 


A SALTY PROPOSITION BME’s high-quality, double salt emulsions release minimal carbon emissions and noxious fumes in blasting
Explosives demand in Africa picking up
9th July 2021 By: Darren Parker

With demand for explosives improving, mining explosives technology company BME, part of JSE-listed Omnia Group, has been successfully maintaining supply to customers across Africa. BME GM Ralf... 


New AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon
Calderon an 'excellent' choice as new AngloGold CEO
7th July 2021 By: Bloomberg

“It’s an excellent appointment, and it removes uncertainties about the leadership crisis,” Noah Capital analyst Rene Hochreiter has said about the appointment of AngloGold Ashanti's new CEO Alberto... 


Australia’s Thiess extends AECI contract by five years
6th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Explosives company AECI’s Australian subsidiary has been awarded a five-year contract extension by mining contractor and services provider Thiess for the supply of bulk emulsion explosives,... 


Alberto Calderon
Alberto Calderon is new AngloGold CEO
6th July 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The board of AngloGold Ashanti on Tuesday announced the appointment of Alberto Calderon as the new CEO of the gold-mining company, effective September 1. Mining Weekly can report that Calderon has... 


SAFER, DEEPER MINING
From its inception, Ya Batho decided to make products appropriate in explosive environments and close to electronic equipment, without interference, to adhere to mining regulations
Testing can ensure safe communication on mines
2nd July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The potential dangers of working underground make reliable communication vital for improving safety and enhancing operational efficiency, says communications device provider Ya Batho sales and... 


 Tucano mine, Brazil
Tucano mine, Brazil
11th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in Amapá state, in northern Brazil. 


Enaex to open pioneer DaveyTronic electronic detonator assembly plant in Africa
7th June 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Blasting services company Enaex Africa has recently approved a R16-million investment in the pioneer Enaex Electronic Initiation Systems assembly plant in Africa. This local assembly facility will... 


Software released that predicts vibration, airblast outcomes
4th June 2021

The world’s largest manufacturer of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems Orica recently announced the release of its new Advanced Vibration Management (AVM) software that links... 


TAILOR-MADE DELIVERY SYSTEM
This integrated EVDS delivers the base emulsion and sensitiser required directly to a storage facility underground.
Emulsion delivery system a ‘game changer’
14th May 2021

In an expansion project at its Chambishi mine in Zambia, metal company Non-Ferrous China Africa (NFCA) opted to install explosives company AECI Mining Explosives’ emulsion vertical delivery system... 


Marathon palladium and copper project, Canada – update
Marathon palladium and copper project, Canada – update
14th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Generation Mining has announced board approval for the feasibility study for the project. 


Tshipi Borwa manganese mine, in the Northern Cape.
Empowered Ntsimbintle strengthens standing in manganese mining
7th May 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Mining investment company Ntsimbintle Holdings has acquired a further 13.8% stake in Jupiter Mines, making it the Australian-listed miner’s largest shareholder, with a total holding of 19.9% and... 


Marathon palladium and copper project, Canada
Marathon palladium and copper project, Canada
7th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study completed on Marathon in March 2021 has confirmed it is a substantial mining project that is expected to provide a very robust return on investment. 


SA could cut planned infrastructure budget by addressing billions of litres of wasted water
6th May 2021

Water waste, leaks, and the use of drinking water for manufacturing is resulting in billions of litres of potable water going to waste, which – if addressed – could reduce the water infrastructure... 


Denel explosion: Health and safety procedures at plant in spotlight
5th May 2021 By: News24Wire

Health and safety procedures at Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) have been called into question during the second day of the public inquiry into the 2018 explosion that rocked the plant in Macassar... 


Denel explosion: First witness takes stand as public inquiry into blast that killed 8 kicks off
4th May 2021 By: News24Wire

More questions than answers have surfaced surrounding the 2018 blast at the Rheinmetall Denel munitions plant in Somerset West in the Western Cape, which killed eight people. The first day of the... 


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