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Whabouchi lithium mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant, Canada
Whabouchi lithium mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant, Canada
26th July 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Nemaska Lithium has potentially raised new capital to build the Whabouchi lithium mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant, which faces cost overruns of about C$375-million. 


Effective fire suppression system proves its worth
26th July 2019

Global engineering company Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology’s Eclipse Fire Suppression Systems are contributing to an enviable fire safety record at the Ambatovy nickel mine in Madagascar, one of... 


Cold cutting ideal for demolition activities
26th July 2019

Cold-cutting techniques are often employed for the demolition of large, redundant structures at mining facilities. Here large, encumbered structures are often beyond reach of conventional... 


Fosterville mine, Australia
Fosterville mine, Australia
26th July 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine located 20 km from the City of Bendigo in the state of Victoria.  


Komatsu announces new range of hydraulic rock breakers
22nd July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Komatsu has announced a new range of Komatsu-branded hydraulic breakers matched to fit its own excavator range and designed to work with machines from less than one tonne to over 85 tonnes. The... 


Avesoro reduces funding shortfall with contractor appointment at Youga
15th July 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and Aim-listed gold miner Avesoro Resources’ subsidiaries, Burkina Mining and Netiana Mining, have entered into an openpit mining contract with Orkun Group, for the Youga gold mine, in Burkina... 


DON’T BE REACTIVE
Having measures in place to predict pending failures, enables mining companies to be proactive and stay ahead of problems instead of waiting to react and, as a result, spending capital to solve them
Proactive maintenance saves mines reactive costs
12th July 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

US condition-based monitoring device supplier SpotSee is in the process of obtaining certification in Africa for its Wi-Fi radio, which enables its OpsWatch vibration monitoring system to stream... 


Dumont nickel/cobalt project, Canada
Dumont nickel/cobalt project, Canada
12th July 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated feasibility study has determined that Dumont will be an openpit mine/mill operation using conventional drilling and blasting. 


Pit to Port and back again - a massive task
5th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa, and indeed the entire continent, is awash with mineral resources with the mining contributing significantly to our national GDP. As a nation, mining is woven into our very fabric, with... 


INCOMING
The new excavator has arrived in South Africa and will be delivered to the client before month end
New excavator reduces emissions, fuel use
5th July 2019 By: Halima Frost

The first Hitachi 20 t EX1200-7 excavator – one of Hitachi’s newest models in the EX-7 Series – arrived in South Africa at the end of May, construction and earthmoving machinery manufacturer... 


High Power Equipment Africa
High Power Equipment Africa
5th July 2019

Under the leadership of managing director Alex Ackron, High Power Equipment (HPE) Africa has established strategic relationships with key customers and service providers, including State-owned... 


Yaouré gold project, Côte d’Ivoire
Yaouré gold project, Côte d’Ivoire
5th July 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Perseus Mining has secured a revolving cash advance facility, which will be used to refinance its existing $31.5-million loan facilities and the development of the Yaouré gold mine. 


Uis tin project, Namibia
Uis tin project, Namibia
5th July 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin has reported that construction of the Phase 1 pilot plant is well advanced and production is imminent. 


AZIZE Equipment unleashes Sunward, ushering in a new era in surface drilling
4th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

AZIZE Equipment (Pty) Ltd. makes its mark on African soil having secured the sole rights to supply, service and support the full line of world-class quality Sunward drill rigs and excavators to... 


Tenas coal project, Canada
Tenas coal project, Canada
21st June 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Allegiance Coal will raise A$2.6-million through a share placement to fund its working capital requirements at its Tenas metallurgical coal project.  


Uis tin project, Namibia
Uis tin project, Namibia
14th June 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining has received the second batch of assay results as part of a resource validation drilling programme at the Uis tin mine. 


Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US
Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project, US
14th June 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Battery-grade lithium hydroxide has been successfully produced from the project. 


Effective fire suppression system proves its worth
6th June 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Sandvik ECLIPSE™ Fire Suppression Systems are contributing to an enviable fire safety record at the Ambatovy Nickel Mine in Madagascar, one of the biggest nickel mines in the world. With several... 


The true cost of downtime in the mining sector and benchmarks for measuring reliability
5th June 2019

The South African mining industry has performed poorly over the past ten years, with its contribution to the national GDP having halved since 1994. Year-on-year production fell by 3,3% in January,... 


A Guide on Mining Equipment Used in the Mining Industry
A Guide on Mining Equipment Used in the Mining Industry
31st May 2019

Working in the mining industry requires the use of different types of machinery. These machines help achieve different mining tasks with precision and efficiency. If you’re new to mining, it’s... 


Company advances health and safety in petrochemicals industry
31st May 2019

Cold-cutting techniques developed by demolition contractor Jet Demolition have introduced a new benchmark for health and safety in the petrochemicals industry - a highly volatile and hazardous work... 


SPRAY DAY
The fast drying epoxy allows for shorter intervals between coats
New epoxy primer for heavy-duty equipment
31st May 2019

This month, global coatings manufacturer Hempel launched a new epoxy primer for heavy duty equipment and trucks called Hempaprime Shield 700 HS. Hempaprime Shield 700 HS is specifically designed to... 


Uis tin project, Namibia
Uis tin project, Namibia
31st May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining has confirmed that commissioning of the processing plant for the Uis tin mine has started and is being conducted in a phased manner. 


EFFICIENT AND SAFE OPERATION There are four working modes – max, economy, normal and auto – which allow the operator to maximise productivity and reduce fuel consumption
Full-size wheel loaders now boast advanced features
24th May 2019

Earthmoving equipment supplier CASE Construction Equipment South Africa’s range of full-size F-series wheel loaders has advanced features for faster operation, higher productivity, lower fuel... 


Whabouchi lithium mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant, Canada
Whabouchi lithium mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant, Canada
24th May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Nemaska Lithium has made “good progress” on the construction at its Whabouchi mine and the detailed engineering at its Shawinigan plant. 


Uis tin project, Namibia
Uis tin project, Namibia
24th May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining has completed the first 20 diamond drill holes at the Uis mine. 


GROWING DEMAND More than 280 MineWare systems currently support more than 130 surface mining operations throughout South Africa, North and South America and Australasia
First factory-fitted payload management system launched
10th May 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Japanese yellow metal equipment manufacturer Komatsu and its subsidiary, mining equipment solutions provider MineWare, launched the first factory-fitted payload management system – the Argus PLM –... 


Yaouré gold project, Côte d’Ivoire
Yaouré gold project, Côte d’Ivoire
10th May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Perseus Mining's board has approved the $265-million development. 


Back Forty gold/zinc project, US
Back Forty gold/zinc project, US
10th May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The state of Michigan has issued a final decision and order upholding the mining permit for Aquila Resources' Back Forty zinc and gold project. 


Tenas coal project, Canada
Tenas coal project, Canada
3rd May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study has reinforced the potential of the Telkwa metallurgical coal complex, with excellent results from the Tenas project highlighting an extremely robust project. 


MineWare boosts loader performance
24th April 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Hailing from Queensland, Australia, MineWare is an independent, 100% Komatsu-owned company that develops real-time monitoring technology for ground engaging equipment. MineWare has experienced... 


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... 


Yaouré gold project, Côte d'Ivoire
Yaouré gold project, Côte d'Ivoire
12th April 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Perseus Mining has finalised the financing plan for its Yaouré gold mine. 


New Liberty gold mine
Avesoro misses first-quarter production mark, maintains yearly guidance
11th April 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and Aim-listed gold miner Avesoro Resources’ two mines in Burkina Faso delivered below-target output for the quarter ended March 31, on the back of lower plant throughput. The company, which... 


Savage River mine, Australia
Savage River mine, Australia
5th April 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

An iron-ore mine located 100 km south-west of Burnie, in north-west Tasmania, in Australia. 


GOING GLOCAL 
Tesmec seeks to expand local presence in the most strategic areas of the world
Growth strategy prompts innovation
22nd March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Technologies design, production and marketing company Tesmec Group is constantly improving, adapting and evolving its machine concepts. Owing to its pursuit of a “glocal” growth strategy, this... 


BARRY OWEN 
Over-capacitated construction sector under extreme pressure owing to oversupply
Company positive in flat construction market
22nd March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Despite there being no capital expenditure on projects in the construction sector, construction equipment supplier SANY GM Barry Owen says the company sees good opportunity to grow the SANY brand... 


New excavator set to launch in South Africa end of March
22nd March 2019

Capital equipment manufacturer Komatsu's PC210-10MO hydraulic excavator will make its local debut when the first unit lands in South African at the end of this month.  


Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia
Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia
22nd March 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study has confirmed Nolans as a globally significant and strategic neodymium/praseodymium project. 


SITES ON AFRICA Vermeer aims to penetrate the renewable-energy market in Africa
Equipment supplier to spread its wings outside South Africa
15th March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial equipment supplier Vermeer will attend The Solar Show Africa 2019 which is combined with the 2019 Power and Electricity World Africa (PEWA) conference at the Sandton Convention Centre on... 


CHARLES NESER
Mining auctions are vibrant and well attended by buyers and suppliers in the mining industry
Mines can save equipment costs through auctions
1st March 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Based on yearly auction sales, mines have proven to be motivated and realistic sellers, where there are bargains for buyers who are willing to put a little effort into fixing something that they... 


thyssenkrupp unveils ground-breaking technology solutions at Mining Indaba 2019
thyssenkrupp unveils ground-breaking technology solutions at Mining Indaba 2019
22nd February 2019

Aligning with Industry 4.0 is no longer optional for the mining industry. Companies are urged to embrace digitalisation and automation for the critical goal to enhance sustainability, productivity... 


Whabouchi lithium mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant, Canada
Whabouchi lithium mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant, Canada
22nd February 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Nemaska Lithium has announced that it will need more money to complete the Whabouchi mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant. 


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