Evolving platinum projects to focus on energy efficiency

New platinum-mining projects should focus on cooling strategies that lower electricity reliance and diversify air and cooling demands, asserts diversified miner Anglo American subsidiary Anglo Operations principal engineer for ventilation and...

Mine supplier acquires 
new distributors

As part of the Becker Group’s international strategy to supply energy distribution products to the mining sector, Walter Becker South Africa has acquired local electrical equipment specialists Emis Sales 2002.

Rio Tinto inks A$467m deal with Ansaldo for rail projects

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has signed a A$467-million framework agreement with Milan-listed Ansaldo STS for its rail development in the Pilbara region. The programme of works, which would run over five years, would include engineering, systems...

Servicing safety equipment is essential

Capital equipment division Becker Mining Africa provides a comprehensive electronics maintenance service to ensure the optimum efficiency of critical underground and surface safety equipment so that mines comply with the requirements of statutory...

BHP says Pilbara iron-ore capacity to reach 205Mt/y in 2011

Diversified miner BHP Billiton’s Rapid Growth Project 5 (RGP5) was on track to deliver 205-million tons of installed capacity at its Pilbara iron-ore operations by 2011, the company reported on Tuesday. BHP Billiton aims to increase capacity to...

Mines’ safety performance improves, but still leaves much to be desired – Sonjica

Minister of Minerals and Energy Buyelwa Sonjica has released the long-awaited national Mine Safety Audit, which found the average compliance across all sectors was 66%, with some sectors performing better than others. Although there was a slight...

Audit shows ‘gaps’ in SA mine safety standards – Minister

South Africa’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Buyelwa Sonjica, on Monday released the long-awaited national Mine Safety Audit, which was ordered by past President Thabo Mbeki, to investigate compliance with safety regulations in mines across...

Underground communication tools enhance safety

Specialist in underground communication systems and controls, Becker Electronics supplies mines with a wide range of tagging and tracking equipment, as well as personnel avoidance and detection systems, which significantly enhances safety for miners.

Kloof extension area (KEA) depth-extension project, South Africa

Gold Fields plans to invest R1,4-billion at its Kloof gold mine, in the development of a decline shaft system to provide access to the KEA.

Aquarius' Everest, Marikana mines pass govt's safety audit

The first mine audited under the newly instituted presidential safety audit, Aquarius Platinum's Everest mine, has passed the inspection.

Wireless instruments improve mining communication

Local automation company Integrate & Automate offers a range of wireless communication instruments for use in communication systems for mines and other industries.

Sinclair nickel project, Western Australia

The Sinclair nickel project will be a standalone operation that will comprise an openpit and underground mining operation.