Caterpillar boss upbeat about Africa's future, mulling investment

“I am more optimistic about Africa than I have ever been in my career,” said Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman on Friday. “Africa has changed greatly.” Delivering a presentation at Barloworld, the South African Caterpillar dealer, the...

Australian PM warns international miners over local content

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has warned international mining companies that they faced the wrath of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) if it was found that Australian suppliers were locked out of local resource projects. Gillard was responding to...

Numerous strategies employed to secure NH3 supply

The secure supply of explosives to the mining industry has become increasingly important, as the demand for commodities has returned to levels before the 2008 global recession, reports explosives supplier BME, a member of the Omnia group.

Using technology to deal with mining challenges

Despite many regional differences, the primary challenges the mining industry faces are similar.

Manufacturer capitalises on new coal trends

Global mineral process solutions provider Multotec is capitalising on new trends in the coal industry to ensure the efficient operation of mines and cost savings on operations.

Barloworld warns on mining product lead times as orders return to record levels

Industrial brand manager Barloworld expects the recovery in orders, sales and profitability recorded during the six months to December 31, 2010, to accelerate further in the second half, with order books continuing to increase across most of its...

Companies holding back on projects requiring long lead times for capital equipment

Despite signs pointing towards a global recovery in commodity markets and demand, South African gold mining company Wits Gold reports concerns regarding short lead times for capital equipment were still prevalent at the recently held Prospectors...

CAR officials in show of support for Axmin gold project

Senior government officials from the Central African Republic met mining analysts and institutional investors in Toronto on Tuesday, in an effort to help bolster the financial community's view of junior Axmin and its Passendro gold project in the...

At the cutting-edge 
of innovation

Cutting solutions supplier First Cut will exhibit its expertise at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition to be held in Johannesburg during the month of October.

Company to focus on developing its services portfolio

The South African-based division of diversified engineering company Metso has seen a decrease in capital sales as a result of project sales , but has identified its services division as a key area for growth, says Metso Minerals mining capital...

Healthy demand for spare parts and repairs during downturn

Mining equipment manufacturer and supplier Metso Minerals has experienced an increase in the demand for its repairs services during the economic downturn.

Africa a key future market – Metso Minerals

Diversified engineering company Metso Minerals has described Africa as a continent that holds vast expansion potential and has been identified as a key market for the company in the future.