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Mine workers underground
Eight-million fatality-free shifts advancing industry’s Zero Harm vision
14th March 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

While the mining industry has not achieved its vision of realising Zero Harm, every day that an injury-free shift is executed is a day closer to achieving that goal, says underground mining... 


Polyhalite produced at Anglo American's Woodsmith project
Woodsmith polyhalite project, UK – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Anglo American is focusing on preserving the exceptional long-term value of the project and the commercial opportunity it offers to support its full development. 


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Prominent Hill operation expansion project, Australia – update
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Shaft sinking is about 70% complete. 


Image of Karowe diamond mine
Karowe underground expansion project, Botswana – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian diamond mining company Lucara Diamond Corp has reported substantial progress at the project. 


South32's Mozal aluminium operation in Mozambique
South32 rides commodity price gains to strong H1 results
13th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining and metals company South32 on Thursday announced a 25% increase in revenue, reaching $3.12-billion, and a 579% surge in profit after tax, totaling $360-million for the half-year... 


Murray & Roberts Cementation discusses opportunities of maturing openpit operations
Murray & Roberts Cementation discusses opportunities of maturing openpit operations
3rd February 2025

With many openpit mines in Southern Africa reaching maturity, the shift toward underground mining will shape opportunities soon for mining contracting company Murray & Roberts Cementation, says new... 


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Underground opportunities emerge as openpits mature
24th January 2025

With many openpit mines in Southern Africa reaching maturity, the scope for underground mining promises to create new opportunities for shaft sinking and underground mining specialists. As a leader... 


Karowe
Lucara sets 2025 sales guidance at up to 420 000 ct
4th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

Diamond producer Lucara Diamond Corp expects to sell between 400 000 ct and 420 000 ct in 2025 for a total diamond revenue of $195-million to $225-million. CEO William Lamb said in an operational... 


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Karowe underground project, Botswana – update
22nd November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has reported significant progress at the project. 


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Lucara records strong quarter marked by exceptional discoveries, shaft sinking progress
14th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Lucara Diamond Corp recovered two exceptional diamonds larger than 1 000 ct and sold 116 221 ct of diamonds in the third quarter ended September 30, generating revenue of $44.3-million.... 


Image of Murray & Roberts Cementation staff assisting in a mine development project underground
Specialists add value to mining projects
27th September 2024

While contractors are employed primarily to execute projects on behalf of mining companies and project houses, underground mining specialists can also offer helpful insights from earlier stages of... 


Master Drilling's Shaft Boring System
Master Drilling shows off its new hard rock Shaft Boring System
9th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Master Drilling is currently developing a new Shaft Boring System (SBS) that aims to revolutionise shaft sinking in hard rock by eliminating the need for conventional blasting in hard... 


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Prominent Hill copper/gold/silver mine expansion, Australia – update
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Shaft sinking at the project is 40% complete. 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Mechanical cutting for mining set to move needle for Master Drilling
27th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

In the six months to June 30, cash from the operating activities of Master Drilling soared 119.8% to $27.7-million. The revenue pipeline of this Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed tech-savvy... 


large Lucara diamond
Lucara sold 76 387 ct during the second quarter
12th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Diamond producer Lucara Diamond Corp sold 76 387 ct of diamonds, generating $41.3-million in revenue, during the second quarter ended June 30. The company recovered 92 419 ct of diamonds at a grade... 


From left, Murray & Roberts Cementation project executive Kethu Mokgatlha receiving the award from AMMSA President Mosala Letebele in recognition for the company reaching seven million fatality-free shifts
Another fatality-free milestone for Murray & Roberts Cementation
9th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

A hard-won culture of safety has earned Murray & Roberts Cementation the accolade of seven-million fatality-free shifts from the Association of Mine Managers of South Africa (AMMSA). The award was... 


NEW ERA
The scheduled start of underground production in the first half of 2028 is anticipated to bring a new era of high-value diamond recovery for Lucara
Underground expansion progressing towards 2028 start
28th June 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

With careful planning, innovative solutions and a dedicated team, diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corporation’s Karowe Underground Expansion Project (UGP) at the wholly owned  Karowe diamond mine, in... 


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Karowe underground project, Botswana – update
17th May 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Significant progress has been made. 


Polyhalite produce at Anglo America's Woodsmith project
Woodsmith polyhalite project, UK
12th April 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Woodsmith is being developed to access the world’s largest-known deposit of polyhalite. 


TRANSFER CHUTE INSTALLATION
Though transfer chutes may not be directly involved in the shaft sinking stage of development of a mine, they can used later during materials handling within the mine
Company improves efficiency, safety in underground operations
29th March 2024

There is a growing acknowledgement over the past few years that transfer points and chutes significantly influence overall process plant performance, says engineering company Weba Chute Systems,... 


TRIUMPHANT SHAFT SINKING
Reaching a final depth of 1 200 m, the new ventilation shaft sunk by Murray & Roberts Cementation at Palabora Mining Company is a triumph in many respects
Last blast of new ventilation shaft celebrated
29th March 2024

Underground mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation and its client Palabora Mining Company (PMC) completed the last blast in the development of the miner’s new ventilation shaft at PMC’s... 


PROJECT INVOLVEMENT
Engagement is a critical step in the construction and maintenance of mine shafts
Correct installation of components critical
29th March 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

A successful shaft sinking project entails the correct installation of various components timeously, in addition to experienced personnel working on the project from the outset and maximising the... 


KAROWE UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT
Lucara Diamond Corporation is expanding the Karowe mine to access the underground orebody, thereby extending the life-of-mine to at least 2040
Diamond miner progresses Botswana shaft sinking
29th March 2024

Diamond explorer and miner Lucara Diamond Corporation made significant shaft sinking progress in 2023 at its Karowe underground project, in Botswana, where the miner invested $101.3-million for the... 


Redpath logo on machinery
Redpath acquires RUC
26th March 2024 By: Darren Parker

Contract mining company Redpath Mining subsidiary Redpath (Australia) Holdings has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire fellow contract miner RUC Mining Contractors. Pending regulatory... 


New Brazil copper mine gearing up to start production
8th March 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Construction of the Tucumã mine, in Brazil, is nearing completion and dual-listed Ero Copper is now gearing up for production to begin in the second half of this year. The $310-million new mine... 


Image of Karowe openpit
Karowe underground project, Botswana – update
1st March 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has reiterated that the underground project remains a priority, with president and CEO William Lamb saying it represents an exciting and valuable future for the company. 


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New ventilation shaft holes out safely
26th January 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Underground mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation and its client Palabora Mining Company (PMC) this month celebrated the last blast at the new ventilation shaft at the Lift II project,... 


COLLABORATIONThe Palabora copper mine Lift II expansion project is expected to extend the life of mine to at least 2038
MRC, PMC reach new depths in Lift II ventilation shaft project
15th December 2023 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Underground mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation and its client, copper miner Palabora Mining Company (PMC) celebrate a significant milestone in their partnership as they approach the... 


INNOVATIONInnovative approaches in shaft sinking, including tailored concrete mixes, have far-reaching implications for the future of shaft sinking projects in the mining industry
Innovation, safety pave way for success
15th December 2023 By: Shannon de Ryhove

As underground mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation and its client, copper miner Palabora Mining Company (PMC) continue their journey towards the 1 200-m mark in the construction of the... 


Image of the Karowe diamond mine
Karowe underground project, Botswana – update
8th December 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Capital costs for the underground expansion are expected to reach $100-million in 2024. 


Image of copper ore
Lift II copper project, South Africa – update
1st December 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Lift II will have a design capacity of 32 500 t/d, 400 m below Lift I, with a mine life to 2040. 


The Karowe processing plant
Lucara sets lower 2024 production guidance, appoints CFO
29th November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corp, which has appointed Glenn Kondo CFO and corporate secretary, with effect from January 1, expects to mine between 3.6-million and 4.6-million tonnes and recover... 


Image of periodic table symbol for uranium
Rook 1 uranium project, Canada – update
17th November 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has received Ministerial approval to proceed with the development. 


Saskatchewan approves Rook I uranium project
Saskatchewan approves Rook I uranium project
10th November 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Dual-listed NexGen Energy on Thursday announced Ministerial approval from Saskatchewan to proceed with the development of its Rook I uranium project. NexGen is the first company in more than two... 


An image of the commissioning of five-boom drill-rig (drill-jumbo)
Specialist develops economical solutions
3rd November 2023

Multi-disciplinary specialist underground mining and metallurgical processing services company United Mining Services (UMS) Group has equipped its operations in preparation for the surge in demand... 


The Island Gold mine, in Canada
Alamos eyes record FY production
26th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-based intermediate gold miner Alamos is on pace for a record year, both operationally and financially, CEO John McCluskey said on Wednesday, announcing that the company is increasing its... 


An image of the Karowe openpit
Karowe mine, Botswana
20th October 2023 By: Nadine James

A diamond mine in north-central Botswana. 


An image of Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius
Master Drilling achieves strong interim performance with increased revenue
29th August 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Following a solid 2022 performance, JSE-listed Master Drilling achieved another good performance for the six months ended June 30, with revenue up by 12% year-on-year to $108.2-million , CEO Danie... 


Image of large native copper nugget
Lift II copper project, South Africa – update
11th August 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Murray & Roberts Cementation achieved a milestone at the project. 


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De Beers Group - Women in Mining
11th August 2023

De Beers Group: Empowering women and pursuing gender parity in mining De Beers Group is deeply committed to developing women in the mining industry and achieving gender parity. The company... 


Processing plant at the Karowe mine
Karowe underground project, Botswana – update
21st July 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has delayed the completion of the project by a year and a half. 


Equipment installation by UMS
UMS seeks to make underground mining more cost effective
10th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

Mining and minerals processing services firm United Mining Services (UMS) has equipped its operations in preparation for the surge in demand for specialist underground mining skills amid increased... 


The PMC Lift 2 expansion project is expected to extend the life-of-mine to at least 2038
Palabora’s vent shaft a 'triumph of collaboration’ and remarkable safety performance
4th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

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... 


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