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Mia Breytenbach

Mia Breytenbach

Mia Breytenbach is Deputy Editor: Features for Mining Weekly.

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By Mia Breytenbach

PRODUCT POTENTIAL
The planar magnetic separator can achieve high-grade magnetite, assuming liberation size has been achieved

New waterless separator improves iron recovery by 10%-plus

7th July 2017

To deliver enhanced iron content in high-grade magnetite production, processing company Innovative Mineral Processing Technologies (Imptec) has developed the Cyclomag planar magnetic separator,... 


RISING APPRECIATION
Zanaga Iron Ore Company suggests the demand spectrum is increasingly showing an appreciation in pricing of higher-quality lump and pellet feed iron-ore products

Improved iron-ore market bodes well for Congo project – developer

7th July 2017

The global iron-ore industry's performance improved significantly in 2016 from a cost and pricing perspective, providing a much more positive platform going into 2017, Zanaga Iron Ore Company... 


Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane

Deloitte unpacks Mining Charter ahead of High Court hearing into Chamber’s application to halt its implementation

5th July 2017

Ahead of the High Court of South Africa’s hearing, on July 18, to decide on an interdict to halt the implementation of the revised Mining Charter, Deloitte Africa Energy and Resources leader Andrew... 


LESEGO GAEGANE
We would like to take the mentorship programme national, and to a point where it becomes something that is all around the Southern African Development Community

Women in energy efficiency look to expand mentorship programme

30th June 2017

Following the initial success of the Southern African Females in Energy Efficiency (Safee) mentorship programmes in the past year, Safee’s potential objectives are to establish the mentorship... 


GROWTH BOOSTER
The SASME Fund’s core objective is to support economic growth, create jobs and increase tax revenue in South Africa

Business holds small-business funding line, despite serious postreshuffle trust deficit

30th June 2017

It is now well documented how President Jacob Zuma’s March 31 Cabinet reshuffle, which saw South Africa’s highly-regarded Pravin Gordhan removed as Finance Minister, seriously undermined trust... 


SUPPORTING INVESTMENT
Eastern Cape Development Corporation chairperson Nhlanganiso Dladla, Buffalo City Metro Mayor Xola Phakathi, Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism MEC Sakhumzi Somyo, Massmart group supplier development manager Von Stander and Ikusasa Green MD Thami Gxowa

Manufacturer becomes latest tenant at Eastern Cape industrial park

30th June 2017

The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environment Affairs and Tourism (Dedeat) last month introduced green manufacturer and innovation company Ikusasa Green as the latest tenant to... 


OPERATIONAL CONTROL
By 3D printing the spare parts and replaceable components that complex mine machinery requires, operators can gain greater control over the supply chain

3D printing could improve mining uptime and productivity

30th June 2017

Forward-thinking mining organisations are realising that industrial-scale, three-dimensional (3D) printing of equipment used in mines could make operations more cost effective and reduce the... 


WIDENING THE HORIZON Despite communities often seeing mining as the only career opportunity and choice, Lonmin aims to expose the youth to other career opportunities

Lonmin showcases nonmining career opportunities to youth

30th June 2017

In launching its Youth Month initiatives, London- and JSE-listed platinum mining company Lonmin has convened a series of career guidance workshops for learners at schools in communities around the... 


Endeavour Mining Houndé Project Burkina Faso

Endeavour to acquire Avnel to further strengthen high-quality project pipeline

29th June 2017

Canadian gold producer Endeavour Mining will acquire gold mining, exploration and development company Avnel Gold, which owns the Kalana gold project in Mali, in an all-share transaction valued at... 


Zanaga Iron Ore Company nonexecutive chairperson Clifford Elphick

ZIOC encouraged by improved equilibrium in iron-ore market, to enhance Congo project’s investment case

29th June 2017

The global iron-ore industry's performance improved significantly in 2016 from a cost and pricing perspective, providing a much more positive platform going into 2017, Zanaga Iron Ore Company... 


SIYABONGA GAMA
We need to make sure that Africa’s share of global trade continues to grow

Infrastructure development key to accelerating growth, Gama avers

23rd June 2017

Industrialisation and the provision of infrastructure will accelerate Africa’s economic growth, says State-owned logistics provider Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama. Speaking at the International Heavy... 


ATTRACTIVE MARKET Stenprop earlier this month announced the £130.5-million acquisition of a portfolio of multilet industrial (MLI) properties in the UK

Stenprop mulls London listing as it pursues UK prospects

23rd June 2017

Following the acquisition of a portfolio of 25 multilet industrial (MLI) properties in the UK earlier this month, JSE-listed property investment company Stenprop is  considering the merits of a... 


NEXT STEP
Sula Iron and Gold's Phase 3 drilling programme will focus on areas of known high-grade mineralisation

Company starts Phase 3 drilling at Sierre Leone gold project

23rd June 2017

Multicommodity exploration and development company Sula Iron & Gold has started Phase 3 drilling at the Sanama Hill and Southern Target deposits at its flagship Ferensola gold project, in Sierra... 


JONATHAN LUN
My idea is to use . . . a vacuum arc thruster, that consumes asteroid metal as fuel to achieve industrial-scale transport of mined asteroid material

Rocket technology idea wins Global Impact Challenge Award

16th June 2017

The idea to use innovative rocket technology that uses asteroid metal as fuel to achieve industrial-scale transport of mined asteroid material has been crowned the winner of the 2017 Singularity... 


MOBILE SERVICE
All the shredding of the hard drives can be performed in the new, independently powered shred truck at clients’ business’ premises

Mobile hard-drive shredder plant launched in Africa

16th June 2017

Secure information technology (IT) asset disposal services provider Xperien has launched the first mobile hard drive shredder plant in Africa, which is a fully equipped Protection of Personal... 


NOTABLE SIZE
The solar plant will be added to the existing 55 MW heavy fuel power plant, thereby creating the largest hybrid photovoltaic-diesel plant in the world

Solar PV project construction starts at Burkina Faso gold mine

16th June 2017

The groundbreaking ceremony of the new 15 MWp photovoltaic (PV) power plant, which will supply power to Canadian midtier mining company Iamgold’s Essakane S.A. gold mine, in Burkina Faso, was held... 


PRODUCT OF INTEREST Alco-Safe has installed more than 15 of its new ALControl standalone breathalyser units at various coal mines in Mpumalanga in the past two months

New version of breathalyser used at mines, industrial sites reduces chances of cheating

16th June 2017

To further improve the security of testing and reduce “cheating”, or circumvention of breathalyser tests, alcohol detection technology and services provider Alco-Safe is developing a new version of... 


Sula starts Phase 3 drilling at Sierre Leone gold project

13th June 2017

Multicommodity exploration and development company Sula Iron & Gold has started Phase 3 drilling at the Sanama Hill and Southern Target deposits at its flagship Ferensola gold project, in Sierra... 


MINDSET ENCOURAGEMENT
There is opportunity for small and medium enterprises and corporates to create an innovation mindset and encourage innovation in all departments

Switzerland to expand innovation partnerships in South Africa

9th June 2017

Following the successful collaboration between Switzerland and South Africa in the innovation space, which spans nearly ten years, Switzerland aims to expand and intensify the Swiss-South Africa... 


ACQUISITION ADDITION
Vukile Property Fund acquired a 25% stake in the Springs Mall, in Gauteng, which opened in March

SA retail Reit to actively pursue opportunity in Spain

9th June 2017

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Vukile is actively evaluating opportunities in Spain to diversify its earnings stream and enhance its high-quality portfolio. During the company’s... 


STUDY RESULT According to a scoping study released in December 2016, T3’s average production rate is expected to be 21 800 t/y of copper and 665 000 oz/y a of silver

Prefeasibility work progresses at Botswana copper/silver project

9th June 2017

Aim-listed Metal Tiger has progressed prefeasibility work at the T3 copper project in Botswana, which it holds in joint venture (JV) with ASX-listed Mod Resources. Key highlights in the work’s... 


INDUSTRY OVERHAUL
Tansformation of the heavy haul industry is key in countries, such as South Africa, where a minority of the country’s rail-friendly freight is transported by rail

Heavy-haul industry urged to embrace supply-chain approach

2nd June 2017

The “ultimate innovation” for the heavy haul industry is to adapt and broaden its view to encompass the entire supply chain if it is to secure a sustainable future, says State-owned railways... 


NECESSARY ANALYSIS
The grant funds a feasibility study to assess the viability of a 75 MW solar photovoltaic power plant, in the Free State

US agency awards grant to SA IPP for Free State solar study

2nd June 2017

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded a grant to Johannesburg-based independent power developer Pele Green Energy. The grant will fund a feasibility study to assess the viability... 


ONGOING OPERATION
Despite the ligitation, the Nkomati mine in South Africa continues to maintain viable levels of production

Norilsk’s $271m suit against Botswana over stalled sale provisionally set down for hearing this month

2nd June 2017

Russian miner Norilsk Nickel, which intends to sue the Botswana government to recover $271-million in damages and other legal costs from a stalled sale, says a date for the court hearing has been... 


PROJECT PROSPECTS
Uranium developer Tasman RSA Mines’ mining right applications include Ryst Kuil Quaggasfontein in the Western Cape and Kareepoort in the Eastern Cape

Enviro permitting processes for Western Cape uranium project advancing

2nd June 2017

Uranium project developer Tasman RSA Mines says that draft environmental impact assessment (EIA) and environmental management plan (EMP) reports for the company’s mining right applications Ryst... 


Despite glorious past, mineral processing innovation faces uncertain future

Despite glorious past, mineral processing innovation faces uncertain future

26th May 2017

While the mining industry does not yet seem to be in a crisis regarding innovation in mineral processing, it certainly seems to be on a downward trajectory, says former Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral... 


MINERAL INTERCEPT
Drilling at the Bagassi South deposit, located near Roxgold’s flagship underground gold mine at the 55 zone, returned a large number of high-grade intercepts

Gold miner to expand exploration activities in Burkina Faso

26th May 2017

TSX-listed gold miner Roxgold expects its exploration activities to increase this year to support the company’s organic growth strategy, with an approved exploration budget of $8-million. Roxgold... 


GAINING EXPERIENCE
Resolution Circle’s internship will provide the 115 participants with practical skills in decision making and client services

Work-based experience for graduate interns

26th May 2017

Technology ecosystem company Resolution Circle has welcomed 115 South African graduates to its graduate internship programme, which aims to develop them into high-quality, employable individuals... 


PLEASING PERFORMANCE Balwin Properties’ The Polo Fields, which was launched in February, reached more than 300 presales

Property developer to unveil rental model at Boksburg development

26th May 2017

Residential property developer Balwin Properties will soon announce details of the rental model that the group will use in Boksburg and Linbro Park, in Gauteng, and in Pretoria. Balwin Properties... 


NEW VERSION The BLM E-TURN32 tube-bending machine is available locally from First Cut

New tube-bending machine launched at MTA 2017

26th May 2017

In collaboration with international tube-bending technology specialist BLM Group, cutting consumable and capital equipment supplier First Cut launched the latest version of the E-TURN32... 


MATERIAL PROVISION
Thakadu will beneficiate the crude nickel sulphate stream and produce high-purity, battery-grade nickel sulphate at its purification plant

Local company progresses plans for nickel beneficiation plant

26th May 2017

Beneficiator Thakadu Battery Materials has taken significant steps towards progressing its high-purity battery-grade nickel sulphate plant project, which is expected to produce up to 25 000 t/y of... 


NONNEGOTIABLE ENDEAVOUR There is an obligation and opportunity for the industry to be more creative in innovating in minerals processing and to do so more efficiently

Despite glorious past, mineral processing innovation faces uncertain future

26th May 2017

While the mining industry does not yet seem to be in a crisis regarding innovation in minerals processing, it certainly seems to be on a downward trajectory, says former Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral... 


LEADING DESTINATION
South Africa had an 6.9% increase in foreign direct investment projects in 2016, according to financial services advisory firm EY’s latest ‘Africa Attractiveness’ report

South Africa remains largest FDI hub in Africa, report shows

19th May 2017

South Africa remains the leading foreign direct investment (FDI) destination in Africa, with a 6.9% increase in FDI projects in 2016, according to financial services advisory firm EY’s latest... 


NEW REPRESENTATION Murray & Roberts Infrastructure & Buildings and Southern Palace’s transaction represents a new ownership, as well as a renewed portfolio and industry role

Southern Palace outlines vision for radically transformed M&R infrastructure unit

19th May 2017

The newly black-owned construction company, conceived from a R314-million sale agreement between engineering and construction group Murray & Roberts (M&R) and black-empowered Southern Palace Group,... 


LEON COETZER
Our new business development is advancing at an encouraging pace

Jubilee Platinum’s Hernic project to reach design capacity of 45 000 t/m by next month

19th May 2017

Dual-listed mine-to-metals company Jubilee Platinum’s Hernic project, in the western Bushveld in South Africa,  continues to successfully ramp up its production and is expected to reach full design... 


Thakadu progresses nickel beneficiation plant plans

Thakadu progresses nickel beneficiation plant plans

16th May 2017

Beneficiator Thakadu Battery Materials has taken significant steps forward in its high-purity battery-grade nickel sulphate plant project, which is expected to produce up to 25 000 t/y of... 


TARGETING OPPORTUNITIES
The Eastern Cape province is targeting liquid fuels, bunkering services and biofuels, gas-to-power generation and a commercial and industrial gas industry

Eastern Cape sets sights on becoming Africa’s leading fuel bunkering centre

12th May 2017

Following the successful introduction of a deep-sea bunkering service off the coast of  Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape, the province has set itself the target of being the leading bunkering... 


TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Minister Senzeni Zokwana and NWU Faculty of Engineering Prof LJ Grobler survey the SUNfarming Food & Energy project

High-level support for innovative agrosolar greenhouse concept

12th May 2017

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has pledged its support for the SUNfarming Food & Energy project run by North-West University (NWU), in Potchefstroom, in the North West... 


CARBONATION PROSPECT Kimberlite has been found to offer suitable properties for storing carbon through mineral carbonation technologies

De Beers in push for carbon-neutral mining at its operations

12th May 2017

Diamond miner De Beers Group is leading a research project that aims to deliver carbon-neutral mining at some of its operations in as few as five years’ time. The company’s scientists, in close... 


Jubilee Platinum CEO Leon Coetzer

Jubilee’s new business development advances

9th May 2017

Dual-listed Jubilee Platinum’s Hernic project continues to successfully ramp up its production and is expected to reach full design capacity of 45 000 t/m of feed material by June. The project... 


Roxgold to expand exploration activities in Burkina Faso to support growth strategy

9th May 2017

TSX-listed Roxgold expects its exploration activities to increase this year to support the company’s organic growth strategy, with an approved exploration budget of $8-million. Roxgold noted in a... 


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