Mining specialists team up for Beeshoek project

Concor Opencast Mining, a division of construction firm Murray & Roberts Construction, and mining specialist Basil Read Mining, in a joint venture (JV), have embarked on a contract to extend the perimeter of an existing pit at raw materials...

Barloworld sees growth in Russia and Southern Africa

Industrial group Barloworld on Monday posted a 70% half-year headline earnings jump and said it expected a strong second half, driven by significant mining equipment deliveries in southern Africa and Russia. CEO Clive Thomson said commodity...

Resources Watch

This week: Amplats tests a fuel cell-powered locomotive at its Rustenburg mine. AngloGold Ashanti says policies are on the way to support a robust South African mining industry. And, Caterpillar’s boss is upbeat about Africa’s future.

Company Announcement: Sandvik Harnesses Innovative 3D Design Methodology For Goukoto Crusthing Plant

High technology engineering group Sandvik, which celebrated its 150th anniversary of global business this year, harnessed an innovative 3D methodology to conduct design work on a new crushing plant at Randgold Resources’ Gounkoto mine in Mali.

Caterpillar launches new blasthole drill rigs 
onto Southern African market

Construction and mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has launched its new blasthole drill rigs onto the market.

Mining truck, tyre supply to reach balance in 2015 onwards

Mining truck and tyre production should be on equal footing by around 2014 to 2015 onwards, as both tyre and truck manufacturers are spending big money to ensure the increased availability of both, says Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman. “We have...

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...

Cliffs Q1 profit down 11% as mining, transport costs spike

Iron-ore and coal producer Cliffs Natural Resources on Wednesday reported an 11.1% drop in profit for the first quarter to $376-million, or $2.63 a share. This was the result of increased mining and transportation costs, which spiked by 85% to...

Caterpillar profit jumps to $1.59bn, raises profit outlook

US-based construction and mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar on Wednesday posted record quarterly earnings of $1.59-billion and raised its profit outlook for the year. The 29% year-on-year increase in first-quarter profit was achieved on...

Equipment simulator for underground mining

International mining equipment simulator supplier Immersive Technologies has built a simulator specifically designed for underground mining. The UG360 Advanced Equipment Simulator uses technology to increase realism to a level not previously seen...

Company Announcement: Concor Opencast Mining & Basil Read Teaming Up For Beeshoek Project

Concor Opencast Mining, a division of Murray & Roberts Construction, in a 50-50 Joint Venture with Basil Read Mining, has embarked on a contract to extend the perimeter of an existing pit at Assmang’s Beeshoek iron ore mine, near Postmasburg in...

Eqstra sells mining unit to Caterpillar for R475m

Contract mining and equipment group Eqstra has sold its mining services business units in South Africa and Botswana to mining equipment provider Caterpillar Global Mining. The units, sold for R475-million as a going concern, were responsible for...