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Murray & Roberts Cementation
Murray & Roberts Cementation
3rd September 2019

South Africa-based Murray & Roberts Cementation forms part of the Murray & Roberts Group which is recognised internationally as a leading mining contracting organisation with operations in Africa,... 


Caledonia lowers full-year output guidance
13th August 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Aim- and TSX-listed Caledonia Mining produced 12 712 oz of gold in the second quarter, ended June 30 – an increase of 6.4% on the first quarter’s production of 11 948 oz. This took half-year... 


INTERVIEW INTERFACE Robert Hull (right) in discussion with Martin Creamer.
Mining VP outlines capacity to intensify efficiencies, strengthen services through wider diversity of skills
19th July 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Following the incorporation of Jacobs’ energy, chemicals and resources (ECR) business into the rebranded Worley, Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly interviewed Robert Hull, the new VP of the Worley... 


PROJECT UNDERWAY
The expected completion of Shaft 1 sinking at Platreef is July 2020
Project involvement increasing for contractor
19th July 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Mining contractor Moolmans is showcasing its shaft-sinking and access development capacities at the Platreef platinum project, in the North West, with Shaft 1 close to the planned shaft bottom, at... 


INTERVIEW INTERFACE Robert Hull (right) in discussion with Martin Creamer.
Mining VP outlines capacity to intensify efficiencies, strengthen services through wider diversity of skills
19th July 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Following the incorporation of Jacobs’ energy, chemicals and resources (ECR) business into the rebranded Worley, Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly interviewed Robert Hull, the new VP of the Worley... 


Caledonia on track to achieve full-year guidance
12th July 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Caledonia Mining’s Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe, produced 12 712 oz of gold in the second quarter ended June 30. While this was slightly below target, it was ahead of the 12 657 oz produced in the... 


Caledonia’s lower first-quarter production offset by FX gains, disposal
14th May 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gold miner Caledonia Mining, which owns 49% of the Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe, produced 11 948 oz of gold in the quarter ended March 31, an 8% year-on-year decrease as a result of lower grades but... 


CONSTRUCTION 
A surface headgear and winder installation will be constructed from January to March 2020
Murray & Roberts Cementation wins Palabora contract
19th April 2019

Mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation has been awarded a contract by copper miner Palabora Mining Company for a 1 200-m-deep ventilation shaft. The shaft, with a lined diameter of 8.5 m,... 


ON SCHEDULE
surface infrastructure and processing equipment are advancing to plan
Underground copper project start remains on track
19th April 2019

Copper ore company Nevada Copper has confirmed that its Pumpkin Hollow underground copper project remains on target to start production in the fourth quarter this year. Pumpkin Hollow is located in... 


PIPELINE POTENTIAL Barrick Gold continues to advance a pipeline of high-confidence projects at or near its existing operations
Construction at Turquoise Ridge mine progresses
19th April 2019

Construction of a third shaft at mining company Barrick Gold’s underground mine Turquoise Ridge in Nevada, in the US, continues to advance according to schedule and within budget, the miner noted... 


MACHINES 
With mechanisation shaft development is performed by machines with little or no need for humans to interface with those machines
UMS Group follows alternative shaft sinking methodologies
19th April 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Mining solutions provider United Mining Services (UMS) Group is focusing on an alternative shaft sinking methodology that emphasises safety and mechanisation. The UMS Group comprises Shaft Sinkers... 


SHAFT 2 
Aerial view of the Shaft 2 box cut early works with the concrete hitch under construction
Ivanplats to complete early-works construction at Platreef Shaft 2
19th April 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Ivanplats, the South African subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is expected to complete early-works construction at Shaft 2 of the Platreef palladium/platinum/nickel/copper/gold/rhodium project, near... 


Caledonia maintains full-year guidance despite below-target first-quarter output
16th April 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Triple-listed Caledonia Mining has maintained its full-year production guidance for its 49%-owned Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe, despite first-quarter production having been below target. The Aim-,... 


CENTRE OF ATTENTION
Caledonia Mining's Central shaft has reached a depth of 1 150 m underground
Zimbabwe mine shaft nearing deepest point
5th April 2019

Despite the challenges of operating in Zimbabwe, exploration and development company Caledonia Mining‘s Blanket mine in Zimbabwe has delivered a “robust” performance, while the mine’s Central shaft... 


M&R Cementation awarded Palabora ventilation shaft contract
18th March 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining contractor Murray & Roberts (M&R) Cementation has been awarded a contract by Palabora Mining Company for a 1 200 m deep ventilation shaft. The shaft, with a lined diameter of 8.5 m, will... 


M&R expects significant improvement in interim HEPS
19th February 2019 By: Nadine James

JSE-listed engineering group Murray & Roberts (M&R) expects a significant improvement in total earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six months ended December 31.... 


Lower grades, higher costs contribute to lower FY18 adjusted earnings for Barrick
Lower grades, higher costs contribute to lower FY18 adjusted earnings for Barrick
13th February 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Since merging with Randgold Resources six weeks ago, Barrick Gold Corporation on Wednesday said it has made progress in achieving its short-term priority goals and its full-year objectives.... 


Barrick CEO Mark Bristow in the field.
Bristow snaps into fast action wearing Barrick crown
13th February 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Dr Mark Bristow has snapped into fast action wearing the Barrick crown. His Randgold Resources, which now falls under the Barrick Gold umbrella, on Wednesday bowed out with panache when it declared... 


Yauricocha silver/gold/copper/lead/zinc project, Peru
Yauricocha silver/gold/copper/lead/zinc project, Peru
8th February 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Sierra Metals has completed all the necessary work and has submitted all the required documentation to the authorities for its Yauricocha mine. 


Sierra Metals records strong yearly production
24th January 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Latin American miner Sierra Metals achieved strong production results in 2018, continuing a ten-year track record of consolidated yearly ore throughput growth, as well as record quarterly ore... 


Rand-Air long-term equipment hire an 'ore-some' cost-saver for mining operations
Rand-Air long-term equipment hire an 'ore-some' cost-saver for mining operations
5th December 2018

Mines require a range of hire equipment from time to time. Precisely what equipment is needed depends on the type of mine, explains Rand-Air's Business Development Manager for Long Term Rental,... 


HENRY FOURIE 
There are many benefits to mines hiring equipment on a long-term basis from Rand-Air
Company offers long-term hire contracts on ventilation solutions
23rd November 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Hire compressors can play a cardinal role in keeping some local mines operational, especially amid ageing surface compressors that feed air underground, says portable air compressors and generator... 


Rand-Air long-term equipment hire an 'ore-some' cost-saver for mining operations
Rand-Air long-term equipment hire an 'ore-some' cost-saver for mining operations
23rd October 2018

Mines require a range of hire equipment from time to time. Precisely what equipment is needed depends on the type of mine, explains Rand-Air's Business Development Manager for Long Term Rental,... 


Nevada Copper board gives go-ahead for Pumpkin Hollow construction
29th August 2018 By: Mariaan Webb

The Pumpkin Hollow project will move into full-scale construction mode, after the Nevada Copper board on Tuesday announced a construction decision for the $197-million underground copper project,... 


On-The-Air (20/04/2018)
On-The-Air (20/04/2018)
20th April 2018 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is expected to play an important role in a large new multi-billion-rand potash project in the Republic of Congo. Wonderful news for platinum is that mining equipment driven by a fuel... 


ONGOING DEVELOPMENTS 
Oyu Tolgoi is one of the world's largest new copper/gold mines and is located in the South Gobi region of Mongolia
Companies reach shaft sinking milestones
20th April 2018

Multinational mining company Turquoise Hill Resources’ Oyu Tolgoi copper/gold mine in Mongolia, has achieved significant underground development milestones with the completed sinking of two shafts... 


Solrock Mining Services
Solrock Mining Services
20th April 2018

South African mining industry specialist Solrock Mining Services, part of the Solrock Holdings group of companies, offers an experienced and hardworking team that is focused on turnkey solutions... 


Kusasalethu mine, South Africa
Kusasalethu mine, South Africa
23rd February 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine located 14 km south of Carletonville and 90 km south-west of Johannesburg, in Gauteng. 


Platreef's Shaft 1 sinking headgear and related surface infrastructure
Ivanhoe hits shaft-digging milestone at Platreef
1st November 2017 By: Henry Lazenby

Africa-focused megaproject developer Ivanhoe Mines has reached the 500-m level below surface, during construction of the first shaft of the Platreef platinum-group meals (PGM) project, in South... 


Milestone for Two Rivers as PGM production surpasses 400 000 oz/y
Milestone for Two Rivers as PGM production surpasses 400 000 oz/y
3rd February 2017 By: David Oliveira

Mpumalanga-based Two Rivers, a joint venture between diversified miner African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) and platinum producer Impala Platinum (Implats), reached an important milestone last year,... 


Milestone for Two Rivers as PGM production surpasses 400 000 oz/y
Milestone for Two Rivers as PGM production surpasses 400 000 oz/y
3rd February 2017 By: David Oliveira

Mpumalanga-based Two Rivers, a joint venture between diversified miner African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) and platinum producer Impala Platinum (Implats), reached an important milestone last year,... 


DELICATE OPERATION
Detailed planning was undertaken to deepen the shafts at the Cullinan C-Cut project without disrupting the existing infrastructure and operations
Bulk of Cullinan C-Cut Phase 1 nears completion
16th December 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Mining services company Murray & Roberts Cementation will complete its contract at diamond miner Petra Diamonds’ Gauteng-based Cullinan mine this month, concluding the largest portion of the... 


Cullinan mine set for increased, lower-cost production as R4bn C-Cut project progresses
Cullinan mine set for increased, lower-cost production as R4bn C-Cut project progresses
4th November 2016 By: Ilan Solomons

Southern Africa-focused miner Petra Diamonds is making good progress on completing the R4-billion C-Cut Phase 1 expansion programme that will initially extend its Cullinan diamond mine’s lifespan... 


De Beers Consolidated Mines CEO Phillip Barton (right) and Martin Creamer
De Beers spending more on South African diamond exploration
24th October 2016 By: Martin Creamer

Diamond mining company De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) is spending more on exploration as it searches for a new diamond mine to augment its two existing South African diamond mines – Venetia, in... 


FUTURE FOCUS
Panel discussions, case studies and networking opportunities at the conference will enable delegates to gain much-needed insights into what the future holds for mining
SAIMM to host ‘high impact’ forums at Electra Mining
2nd September 2016 By: Ilan Solomons

The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) is offering the opportunity for mining industry stakeholders to participate in three, four-hour “high-impact forums” with top... 


Permanent shaft-sinking starts at Ivanhoe’s Platreef project
14th July 2016 By: Henry Lazenby

Permanent sinking work has started on Shaft 1 at the Platreef platinum-group metals/nickel/copper/gold mine in South Africa, proponent Ivanhoe Mines reported Thursday. The 7.25-m-wide Shaft 1, was... 


Kamoa PFS on track for early 2016 completion – Ivanhoe
17th November 2015 By: Natalie Greve

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines expects to finalise the prefeasibility study (PFS) for its Kamoa copper project, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in early 2016, aligning with the project’s first... 


Venetia underground project, South Africa
Venetia underground project, South Africa
14th August 2015 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the Venetia underground mine is 18% completed. 


Mponeng mine, South Africa
Mponeng mine, South Africa
15th May 2015 By: Sheila Barradas

A platinum mine, situated near the town of Carletonville, about 65 km west of Johannesburg, in Gauteng. 


Shondoni coal project, South Africa
Shondoni coal project, South Africa
15th May 2015 By: Sheila Barradas

The Shondoni mine is currently about 63% complete. 


Bakubung platinum group metals mine project, South Africa
Bakubung platinum group metals mine project, South Africa
3rd April 2015 By: Sheila Barradas

Wesizwe Platinum has reported that is has intersected the secondary upper group two reef at the main shaft of its Bakubung mine. 


Murray & Roberts Cementation Training Academy At Bentley Park
Murray & Roberts Cementation Training Academy At Bentley Park
20th February 2015

The Murray & Roberts Cementation Training Academy at Bentley Park has adapted its conventional shaft sinking infrastructure to accommodate the latest shaft sinking methodology introduced to the... 


Shondoni coal project, South Africa
Shondoni coal project, South Africa
20th February 2015

The project is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2015. 


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