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Aerial view of Karowe openpit mine
Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has reported that it has made tremendous progress on the Karowe underground expansion project over the past 18 months. 


A Sany excavator
Partnership formed to teach rural women excavator operating skills
19th August 2021 By: Donna Slater

As part of efforts to uplift women during Women’s Month, South Africa-focused platinum developer Nkwe Platinum and multinational gold and copper explorer and developer Zijin Mining Group, have... 


An images of a connected mining operation vehicle
Telecoms solutions solve connectivity challenges
13th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Mobile satellite telecommunications company Inmarsat aims to solve some of the Australian mining industry’s biggest connectivity challenges. Inmarsat products and services have been used across... 


An image of Phalanndwa Colliery ADT operator Nonhlanhla Maseko
New Women in Mining initiative to launch soon
6th August 2021

Coal mining company Kangra, a subsidiary of mining investment company Menar, located in Saul Mkhizeville, in Mpumalanga is currently establishing a new Women in Mining (WIM) initiative to further... 


Image of Australia flag and periodic table symbols for lithium and tantalum
Pilgangoora lithium/tantalum Stage 2 expansion project, Australia – update
6th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Pilgangoora lithium/tantalum project could potentially rival the 1.34-million-tonne-a-year Greenbushes lithium mine in terms of production. 


ASIO warns of cyberattacks on miners
3rd August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) and the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has warned that Australian miners are currently being targeted for cyber attacks. ASIO said... 


Native Americans ask court to block Lithium Americas Corp Nevada mine
2nd August 2021 By: Reuters

Two Native American tribes have formally asked a US federal court to prevent Lithium Americas from excavating its Thacker Pass lithium mine site in Nevada, which they say contains their ancestors'... 


Allegiance raises A$30m for Alabama coal buy
30th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Allegiance Coal will acquire US-based family owned Black Warrior Minerals (BWM), which owns the BWM mine in Alabama, having completed a A$30-million capital raise. Under the terms of... 


Image of Haib copper project in Namibia
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
30th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep-South Resources has filed an application with the High Court of Namibia on behalf of its subsidiary Haib Minerals for an order to review the decision of the Minister of Mines and Energy to... 


Image Karowe mine in Botswana
Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
16th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has announced that the project is fully funded. 


Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada – update
Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada – update
16th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Star Diamond has objected to Rio Tinto's "predatory and coercive" actions, after the global miner called a meeting for a joint venture the Canadian company says does not yet exist. 


Nueva Esperanza gold/silver project, Chile – update
Nueva Esperanza gold/silver project, Chile – update
9th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kingsgate Consolidated has signed a nonbinding letter of intent with TSX-V-listed TDG Gold Corporation to divest of its Nueva Esperanza gold/silver exploration project. 


BARING ITS TEETH
The new Kprime Tooth System fitted to Komatsu Excavators are stronger and longer lasting than previously fitted teeth
New excavator teeth cutting ground
2nd July 2021

Earthmoving and utility equipment manufacturer Komatsu’s new Kprime Tooth System from wear solutions specialists Hensley Industries is now available as standard on new Komatsu excavators. The... 


Haib copper project, Namibia – update
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
2nd July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Namibia Mines and Energy Ministry has refused to renew Deep-South Resources' exploration and prospecting licence. 


From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
30th June 2021

Shell Lubricants believes that there is potential for lubrication to deliver significant business value by contributing to improved productivity and reduced costs. Whether your mining operations... 


Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada – update
Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada – update
25th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Star Diamond has received a notice from Rio Tinto Canada calling for a meeting to seek approval of a proposed budget for the project. 


Dumont nickel/cobalt project, Canada – update
Dumont nickel/cobalt project, Canada – update
18th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Nion's Dumont project is positioned to be the biggest nickel sulphide operation in the western hemisphere. 


Haib copper project, Namibia – update
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
18th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep-South Resources has recorded the second batch of assay results from its current drilling programme at the project. 


Mutanga uranium project, Zambia – update
Mutanga uranium project, Zambia – update
4th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx Uranium has signed a drilling contract for exploration and resource delineation drilling programmes at the project. 


SAFETY FIRST The most dangerous part of doing furnace rebuilds is the demolition that first has to take place
Furnace sector heating up after Covid-19
28th May 2021 By: Darren Parker

There has been a significant increase in project activity for furnace services company Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) since the start of this year. DGC commercial manager Louwrens Minnie tells... 


JACK OF ALL TRADES The robust earthmoving machines are suitable for operation in various industries such as roadworks, mining, construction, agriculture and landscaping
Company boosts range with new grader
28th May 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Construction equipment supplier HPE Africa has supplied various companies with earthmoving equipment for mining applications across the country in recent months. The equipment includes Hyundai... 


BUILT FOR PURPOSE The robust new machines have been designed to create a higher level of efficiency to save fuel, while maintaining optimum power levels
Earthmoving offering a success in local market
28th May 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Doosan’s excavators and wheel loaders are in demand at various mining operations, including the Doosan DX300 and DX520 excavators, which are currently used for material processing and handling at a... 


From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
27th May 2021

Shell Lubricants believes that there is potential for lubrication to deliver significant business value by contributing to improved productivity and reduced costs. Whether your mining operations... 


Haib copper project, Namibia
Haib copper project, Namibia
21st May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep-South has appointed engineering and environmental consulting firm Knight Piésold Consulting to conduct scoping studies and assessments on the Haib copper project. 


Pilgangoora lithium/tantalum Stage 2 expansion project, Australia – update
Pilgangoora lithium/tantalum Stage 2 expansion project, Australia – update
21st May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Pilbara Minerals has signed a memorandum of understanding with technology company Calix to undertake a scoping study to produce a concentrated lithium salt from the project. 


LOADED
The SK220XD-10 is loaded with features not usually found in 20 t machines
New excavator hits local shores
30th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Bell Equipment, which through its Southern African distribution network is the exclusive distributor of Japanese OEM Kobelco excavators in Southern Africa, has... 


Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update
Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update
30th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Arafura Resources is reviewing the schedule for its Nolans project. 


Low-carbon solutions for mining trucks, excavators
16th April 2021 By: Donna Slater

Technology company ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with machinery manufacturer Hitachi Construction Machinery to share their expertise and collaborate in bringing solutions to... 


Uis tin project, Namibia – update
Uis tin project, Namibia – update
16th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining is proceeding with a metallurgical testwork programme to investigate the by-product potential of ancillary metals at its Uis tin mine. 


John Deere expands African construction equipment line-up
9th April 2021 By: Irma Venter

John Deere has announced the expansion of its construction equipment line-up to 18 countries across Southern and West Africa, where Deere-branded construction products were previously not... 


Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
9th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has mandated five international financial institutions for a secured project financing package of up to $220-million to fund the underground expansion of the Karowe mine. 


Hitachi, ABB sign MoU to explore carbon-reducing opportunities
29th March 2021 By: Donna Slater

Technology company ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with machinery manufacturer Hitachi Construction Machinery to share their expertise and collaborate in bringing solutions to... 


Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
26th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian diamond mining company Lucara Diamond has mandated five international financial institutions for a secured project financing package of up to $220-million to fund the underground expansion... 


Montepuez mine, Mozambique
Montepuez mine, Mozambique
26th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A ruby mine in Delgado province, in north-east Mozambique. 


Uis tin project, Namibia – update
Uis tin project, Namibia – update
12th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin is conducting testwork to investigate the feasibility of magnetically separating tantalum minerals from the tin concentrate to produce by-products from tantalum concentrates. 


Caterpillar introduces the new 374 and 395 hydraulic excavators to SA mines
Caterpillar introduces the new 374 and 395 hydraulic excavators to SA mines
8th March 2021

Equipment manufacturer Caterpillar is launching its next generation of excavators, the 374 and 395 hydraulic excavators, into Southern Africa in 2021. “In 2018, Cat introduced its medium-sized... 


THE RIGHT FIT HPE Africa believes that the series will be well suited to most small- to medium-size construction, repair and demolition projects carried out by municipalities
Company launches HX Series excavators for various applications
5th March 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Construction equipment supplier HPE Africa has launched its HX Series excavators, which will be available in April nationwide. HPE Africa believes that the series will be well suited to most... 


Bell beefs up excavator range with heavy-duty 20-tonner
1st February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bell Equipment, the exclusive distributor of Kobelco Excavators in Southern Africa, is excited to introduce the new tenth generation Kobelco SK220XD to its range, which bolsters the region’s 20-ton... 


Haib copper project, Namibia
Haib copper project, Namibia
29th January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep-South Resources has closed its nonbrokered private placement for $4.6-million. 


West Africa-focused Capital continues to build regional platform
14th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

West Africa remains a growth area for LSE-listed Capital, which continues to build its platform in the region, with new rigs arriving during the first quarter of the year, as well as the long-term... 


The Sukari openpit mine
Capital makes strides in getting all equipment on Sukari site for mining start
8th January 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed mining services company Capital Limited says payments on major capital equipment items required for contracts related to waste mining and extended drilling services at London-listed... 


Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
8th January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The mining licence renewal application for Lucara Diamond Corp and Lucara Botswana’s Karowe mine, in Botswana, has been approved. 


Yaouré gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update
Yaouré gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update
8th January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Perseus Mining has successfully poured its first gold at its Yaouré gold mine. 


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