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Nadine James

Nadine James

Nadine James is a Features Deputy Editor for Engineering News

By Nadine James

TALK OF THE TOWN 
Laboratory-grown diamonds have held media and industry attention throughout 2018

Synthetic diamonds hogged media attention in 2018

14th December 2018

Media coverage of the diamond industry in 2018 has been dominated by the progression of laboratory-created diamond production, distribution and pricing dynamics, according to independent diamond... 


ERROL SMART 
The massive sulphide zinc/copper exploration project will likely be divided into an openpit and underground operation, but 95% of the value lies  underground resource

Prieska project edging closer to construction

14th December 2018

Dual-listed base metals miner Orion Minerals will release an updated Joint Ore Reserves Committee- (Jorc-) compliant resource statement for its Prieska zinc/copper project later this month. The... 


Jon Hericourt

Jon Hericourt

14th December 2018

This week Mining Weekly features Jon Hericourt, the VP Operations of the Gold One Group, a 2 400-employee, R7-bilion gold mining company active on South Africa's East Rand. 


GIADA MASINA
The outlook for 2019 will largely depend on the outcome of consultations regarding and the final content of the mining charter implementation guidelines

Policy certainty lifts sentiment, safety slips and a challenging 2019 forecast

14th December 2018

Improved sentiment on the back of a newly appointed Minerals Resources Minister, the publication of and the subsequent consensus on Mining Charter 3 after extensive consultations, and mixed global... 


TALK OF THE TOWN 
Laboratory-grown diamonds have held media and industry attention throughout 2018

Synthetic diamonds hogged media attention in 2018

14th December 2018

Media coverage of the diamond industry in 2018 has been dominated by the progression of laboratory-created diamond production, distribution and pricing dynamics, independent diamond expert Paul... 


SAVING STEEL 
The new process blends various carbon products in a specifically designed briquetting machine to manufacture a high-quality coke briquette, and may reduce South African reliance on metallurgical coal imports

New technology poised to slash metals sector’s reliance on imported metallurgical coal

7th December 2018

A patented coking coal production process is being introduced to the South African metals sector by black woman-owned company Vardocap to reduce the sector’s reliance on metallurgical coal imports... 


Gold One launches R100m plant expansion project

7th December 2018

ASX- and JSE-listed Gold One International on Friday celebrated the official launch of its R100-million plant expansion project at the Modder East operations in Springs. Gold One Operations VP Jon... 


Springs-based fuel cell SEZ approved

5th December 2018

The special economic zone (SEZ) for fuel cell development, proposed for development by the Gauteng Industrial Development Zone initiative and Impala Platinum (Implats), has been approved, Implats... 


HySA strategy bears fruit with multiple projects nearing commercialisation

5th December 2018

The Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) strategy has produced multiple inventions and pilot projects that are nearing commercialisation, Department of Science and Technology Hydrogen and Energy chief... 


DST hosts hydrogen fuel cell technology conference

3rd December 2018

Global stakeholders in the multibillion-dollar fuel cell industry will meet in Pretoria this week for the thirtieth Steering Committee Meeting of the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel... 


BILL MORNEAU
The Canadian finance minster proposed several measures to enhance the investment competitiveness of Canada's mining and metal manufacturing sectors

Canadian govt introduces measures to boost mining

30th November 2018

Measures included in the 2018 Fall Economic Statement (FES) will provide an “important boost for Canadian mining competitiveness”, industry organisation Mining Association of Canada (MAC) noted in... 


BEN MAGARA

Lonmin returns to profitability ahead of Sibanye-Stillwater merger

29th November 2018

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Lonmin on Thursday announced a return to profit for the 2018 financial year, with revenue up 6.3% year-on-year to $1.3-billion and an operating profit amounting... 


Platinum supply, demand expected to increase in 2019 – WPIC

Platinum supply, demand expected to increase in 2019 – WPIC

28th November 2018

Global platinum demand will marginally outpace supply in 2019 – increasing by 2.4% and 1.6%, respectively – the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) announced in its latest Platinum Quarterly... 


Gold Fields CEO Nick Holland

Gold Fields warns striking workers there will be no ‘sweetener’ deals

28th November 2018

JSE- and NYSE-listed Gold Fields says the settlement agreement offered to striking workers will expire at 17:00 on Friday, November 30, and warns that no further “sweetener deals” will be... 


Gold One launches R100m plant expansion project

Gold One launches R100m plant expansion project

23rd November 2018

ASX- and JSE-listed Gold One International on Friday celebrated the official launch of its R100-million plant expansion project at the Modder East operations in Springs. Gold One Operations VP Jon... 


New administrations, policies spur optimism for South Africa, Brazil

23rd November 2018

The withdrawal of the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act Amendment Bill, the finalisation of Mining Charter 3 and the investment drive led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, has given the... 


South African infrastructure better suited to transporting precious metals than base metals

23rd November 2018

South Africa’s (SA’s) transport infrastructure was built for and remains suited to the movement of precious metals and diamonds, Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) consultant Biddy Faber told attendees... 


CLASS OF 2018
20 students and 20 delegates attended this year’s Diamond Short Course in collaboration with the University of Pretoria

Short-course participants learn about theoretical, practical aspects of diamond exploration

23rd November 2018

Leading diamond exploration, evaluation and mining geologists Dr Mike de Wit and Dr John Bristow – in collaboration with the University of Pretoria Geology Department and Enterprises University of... 


DWINDLING FORESTS
The Centre for Amazonian Scientific Innovation's research notes that Peruvian deforestation is 30% more than previously reported

Artisanal gold mining in Peru causing large-scale deforestation

23rd November 2018

Small-scale gold mining has destroyed more than 68 000 ha of primary rainforest in the Peruvian Amazon in the past five years, according to a new analysis by scientists at US-based private tertiary... 


Although trending lower, lung disease incidence in SA mines still ‘alarmingly high’

Although trending lower, lung disease incidence in SA mines still ‘alarmingly high’

16th November 2018

With the reaffirmation of tripartite commitments at the 2018 Mine Occupational Heath and Safety Summit and the publication of the Compensation for Occupational Diseases Act (Coida) Amendment Bill,... 


JANINE EPSIN
ompanies should approach closure with economic sustainability in mind

Instil portable skills to assist economic development post closure – consultancy

16th November 2018

Mining companies’ social and labour plans (SLPs) should incorporate initiatives or programmes aimed at reskilling workers and uplifting community members through the development of portable skills,... 


South Africa lacks clear policy on public transport financing

16th November 2018

South Africa does not have clearly defined policy on the funding and financing of public transport infrastructure and operations, Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Ismail Vadi told delegates at the... 


Tony Harwood

Tony Harwood

16th November 2018

This week Mining Weekly features Tony Harwood, the president and CEO of the TSV-listed Montero Mining, which is engaged in the exploration and development of battery metals in Africa 


Although trending lower, lung disease incidence in SA mines still ‘alarmingly high’

Although trending lower, lung disease incidence in SA mines still ‘alarmingly high’

16th November 2018

With the reaffirmation of tripartite commitments at the 2018 Mine Occupational Heath and Safety Summit and the publication of the Compensation for Occupational Diseases Act (Coida) Amendment Bill,... 


R1bn Nigel train manufacturing facility and training centre opens

9th November 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday officially opened the R1-billion, 78 ha Gibela train manufacturing facility at Dunnottar Park, in Nigel, east of Johannesburg. Members of the Southern African... 


ERROL SMART
Unlike Prieska, most South African mining projects are an extension of legacy mining operations and are therefore locked into a cycle of inefficient labour-intensive, unsafe operations

Orion equipping communities to benefit from and contribute to its Prieska project

9th November 2018

ASX and JSE listed base metals developer, Orion Minerals, has put a big focus on equipping and enabling the communities surrounding its Prieska Zinc-Copper Project, Northern Cape, to benefit from,... 


SRK shares mineral valuation insights with China

9th November 2018

A Chinese mining sector delegation visiting South Africa last week gained “valuable insights” from specialist engineers and scientists from SRK Consulting South Africa, specifically pertaining to... 


NEVER TOO MUCH
Current ICSG projections are for a small deficit of about 90 000 t in 2018 owing to lower than  anticipated refined copper production

Copper production, use to increase this year and in 2019 – ICSG

9th November 2018

During the International Copper Study Group (ICSG) meeting in Lisbon, Portugal last month, the ICSG reported its expectation that, after a decline of 1.5% in 2017, global mine production, after... 


Two-month skills development course concluded

Two-month skills development course concluded

9th November 2018

Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (MEMSA) concluded its first skills development activity last week – a two-month skills course on implementing globally competitive manufacturing... 


Small thermal plants hold promise for regions without grid electricity

2nd November 2018

Small-scale power generation plants driven by hydrocarbon sources and biomass are still likely to play a valuable part in rolling out electricity in regions of Africa unserved by grid power and... 


ENGENDERING EFFICIENCY 
The new benchmarking method is currently being rolled-out across multiple shafts at Marikana

Reduced compressed-air use saves Lonmin R15m each year

2nd November 2018

Platinum miner Lonmin partnered with Pretoria-based engineering company ETA Operations to benchmark the consumption of compressed air at its Marikana operations in North-West. This was done with... 


Gold Fields’ Holland stresses importance of engaging near-mine communities

2nd November 2018

If mining companies are going to be successful and sustainable they have to work closely with governments, and especially communities, Gold Fields CEO Nick Holland told African Mining Network... 


STATISTICAL ANOMALY 
A full inspection of the N3 pedestrian bridge had been done in July 2016, with no defects of any significance being noted

Mixed picture emerges of state of SA’s road bridges following deadly Genoa collapse

26th October 2018

In light of the highly publicised Genoa bridge collapse, in Italy, as well as the abrupt closure of Johannesburg’s M2 east highway, questions surrounding the structural integrity of South African... 


HILTON DAVIES 
Says the globe is currently in the ‘Bubble’ phase, nearing the end of the debt deflation cycle and that people should be cautious

It’s time to invest in dollar denominated gold – SA Bullion

26th October 2018

Despite gold performing poorly in the third quarter, SA Bullion MD and analyst Hilton Davies believes that it is prudent to invest in dollar denominated gold now, because, “we are nearing the end... 


ISRAEL NOKO 
It will take some time for municipalities and tribal authorities to know and understand what role they would be playing according to the new charte

Some aspects of new Mining Charter ‘still need to be explained’

26th October 2018

The gazetting of South African Mining Charter 3, while welcomed as a step forward in creating certainty in the industry, has left gaps regarding its interpretation and its affects on mining... 


Sipa starts ‘extensive’ Uganda nickel exploration programme

23rd October 2018

Australia-based exploration company Sipa Resources on Tuesday announced that an “extensive” nickel exploration programme was under way at the Kitgum Pader joint venture (JV) project, in Uganda. The... 


Anglo American CE Mark Cutifani

Anglo’s portfolio performs well in Q3

23rd October 2018

Diversified miner Anglo American’s focus on driving efficiency and productivity across the business resulted in another strong quarter, with volumes for the third quarter 1% higher year-on-year,... 


De Beers’ rough diamond production down 5% in Q3

De Beers’ rough diamond production down 5% in Q3

23rd October 2018

De Beers Group on Tuesday reported that its rough diamond production had decreased by 5% to 8.7-million carats in the third quarter ended September 30, owing to planned volume reductions in... 


Amplats lifts FY18 production, sales guidance after robust Q3 performance

23rd October 2018

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) has again revised its full-year platinum group metal (PGM) production guidance upwards and now expects to produce between 5.1-million and 5.2-million ounces on the... 


Sishen mine

Kumba on track to meet FY18 guidance

23rd October 2018

Although rail constraints resulted in a reduction in export sales for Kumba Iron Ore during the third quarter ended September 30, the Anglo American subsidiary remains on track to meet its... 


Dirk Albrecht & Mike Eksteen

Mike Eksteen reflects on twenty-fifth anniversary of Kloof Gold accident

19th October 2018

October 13 marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of the successful rescue of 150 miners trapped 3 km underground at the Kloof Gold Mine No. 3 sub shaft, in Westonaria, west of Johannesburg. Former... 


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