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New conveyor system to mitigate dust
7th April 2023

The risk of explosions caused by sugar dust emissions on conveyor belts in sugar production is an ongoing problem that engineers around the world are trying to prevent. Bulk materials handling... 


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Waterberg platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
7th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

An infill drill campaign that had been under way since November 2022 has been completed. 


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Trackless mobile machinery one of mining’s burning issues, ENSafrica webinar hears
3rd April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s new trackless mobile machinery (TMM) regulations published five months ago are one of mining’s burning issues and perhaps an undeclared state of national disaster for some, ENSafrica... 


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Careful chute design can cut coal dust generation
30th March 2023

The generation of coal dust around conveyer systems and transfer points is a problem for operators of coal mines, coal plants and similar facilities. Coal dust is a contributor to lung disease and... 


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Dust control systems ensure environmental protection
3rd March 2023

Bulk materials handling specialist BLT WORLD’s team works closely with German conveyor solutions provider ScrapeTec to offer the mining sector in Africa advanced solutions for conveyor systems used... 


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Returning in-person Indaba to host Africa energy discourse
10th February 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

The fifteenth edition of the Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) – which will be hosted from March 7 to 9 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, in the Western Cape – will be hosted as a fully... 


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Waterberg platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
3rd February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum Group Metals has confirmed that infill drilling is, once again, under way at the Waterberg palladium project site. 


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Group excited for first Indaba appearance
27th January 2023

Hydraulic equipment provider Bosch Rexroth Africa is set to make its first appearance at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, in conjunction with Bosch Rexroth companies Hägglunds Drives... 


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Waterberg platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
20th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum Group Metals, alongside project partners, remains focused on advancing the project to a development and construction decision. 


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Kamoa-Kakula Mining Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
13th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Kamoa Copper’s previously announced debottlenecking programme is more than 90% complete and is progressing ahead of schedule. 


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Projects move miner towards sustainability
16th December 2022

Mining company Exxaro’s “Mega Projects” are geared toward ensuring sustainability through initiatives dedicated to incorporating diverse stakeholder perspectives, strengthening its existing human... 


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Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
18th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Venetia is scheduled to achieve occupational readiness and first production in 2023. 


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Waterberg platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
18th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Waterberg Joint Venture has laid out an early infrastructure plan intended to significantly derisk the future construction of the project. 


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Anglo American finds renewable sources for coal ops
16th November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining major Anglo American has struck a deal with Queensland-owned energy generator Stanwell to power its steelmaking coal business solely through the use of renewable energy from 2025 onward, as... 


Mining Weekly was part of this week's Venetia Underground Project media visit.
Sparkling Venetia underground diamond project heading for first production in 2023
15th November 2022 By: Martin Creamer

A visit by Mining Weekly to the Venetia Underground Project (VUP) on November 14 provided far-reaching insight into this major diamond development that is scheduled to achieve occupational... 


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Specialist recommends bearings for extreme conditions
11th November 2022

Industrial equipment supplier BMG specialists recommend HKT split cylindrical roller bearings for dependable use in extreme conditions, including applications above ground, underground and in... 


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Coal prices no issue to electricity cost - MCA
9th November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has rejected the notion that coal prices were contributing to higher electricity prices in Australia, noting that coal share of electricity generated had... 


Peabody approves $140m redevelopment capital for Australia coal mine
4th November 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based coal miner Peabody Energy has begun initial steps to redevelop its North Goonyella mine – a hard-coking coal longwall operation in Australia with more than 70-million tons of reserves.... 


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Kamoa-Kakula Mining Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
4th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Kamoa Copper has selected a mining machinery company to supply a high-capacity direct blister furnace to expand the project. 


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Waterberg platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
28th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

South African Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has dismissed a series of appeals filed in 2021 against the granting of the Waterberg mining right on January 28, 2021. 


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Backstop boasts sizable installed base
14th October 2022 By: Halima Frost

Since being appointed as the official channel partner of backstop clutch manufacturer Marland Clutch in 2020, specialist power transmission supplier Novus Gear has garnered a significant... 


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Projects in Progress 2022 (Second Edition)
13th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Without basic infrastructure to deliver energy and water, and to facilitate mobility and communication, South Africa’s growth prospects will remain constrained. Greenfield and brownfield... 


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Pilot Crushtec’s Pilot Modular range is an award-winning range of ready to use semi-mobile, skid mounted crushing, screening, washing and stockpiling equipment
Company has unique blend of crushing, screening equipment on offer
7th October 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Focusing solely on crushing and screening equipment, mining equipment provider Pilot Crushtec offers customers a unique blend of Finnish industrial company Metso Outotec’s and its own brand of... 


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Manufacturer launches new range of mobile conveyors
7th October 2022

Mining equipment supplier ELB Equipment announced in May that it had launched its latest range of Powerscreen mobile conveyors, which offer reduced crushing and screening costs when combined with... 


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Camera for material monitoring launched
7th October 2022

The mining division of integrated mining solutions provider Hexagon introduced its HxGN MineMeasure Detect – a three-dimensional camera hardware, software and data solution – earlier this year. The... 


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Local supplier awarded conveyor distributorship
7th October 2022

Bulk materials handling specialist BLT WORLD has announced that it was appointed a distributor of materials handling manufacturer Convir stockpiling equipment in Southern and Central Africa earlier... 


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Sintech
7th October 2022

Svendborg Brakes have been installed as original equipment in South Africa, and throughout the world, on a wide range of applications. The key to their success is extensive application knowledge,... 


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Las Bambas mine, Peru
30th September 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine located in the Apurimac region of southern Peru. 


Supplier’s equipment improves materials handling efficiencies
30th September 2022

Materials handling equipment supplier BLT WORLD’s MDS static and mobile trommels and apron feeders – which are able to screen rocks as large as 1.5 m –  have been designed for compatibility with... 


Complete electrification solutions from mine to port
22nd September 2022

We start with the best people, engineering expertise, and over a century of know-how in mine automation and electrification. Our customers’ vision, tasks, and needs define our integrated digital... 


Pan African Resources CEO Cobus Loots.
Pan African effectively building new underground gold mine at Evander
14th September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Midtier Africa-focused gold producer Pan African Resources is effectively building a new internally-funded underground gold mine on two levels of the Evander underground gold mine in Mpumalanga,... 


Bauxite Hills Mine expansion, Australia
Bauxite Hills Mine expansion, Australia
9th September 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the expansion of the mine from four-million wet tonnes a year to seven-million wet tonnes a year over a 15-year mine life. 


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New products and technology developments at thyssenkrupp
6th September 2022

Comminution specialist thyssenkrupp has rewritten the crushing and grinding technology rule book with the introduction of the High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) Pro. 


Complete electrification solutions from mine to port
1st September 2022

We start with the best people, engineering expertise, and over a century of know-how in mine automation and electrification. Our customers’ vision, tasks, and needs define our integrated digital... 


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Melco rolls from strength to strength thanks to bulk unit handling capabilities
30th August 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Goods conveying is a critical aspect of production, packaging and distribution of numerous large consumer products and industrial components, says conveyor equipment manufacturer Melco Conveyor... 


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Quellaveco copper project, Peru – update
26th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The first production of copper concentrate was achieved at Quellaveco on August 23. 


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Pilot Crushtec
22nd August 2022

A solid track record with over three decades of experience in the crushing, screening and materials handling industry in Africa appropriately positions Pilot Crushtec as a leader and innovator. The... 


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Kamoa-Kakula Mining Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
19th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that Kamoa Copper’s dedbottlenecking programme is progressing according to schedule. 


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Quellaveco copper project, Peru – update
5th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Concentrate production has started. 


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Purpose-built drive solutions for African mining
29th July 2022

Motors and drives original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) SEW-EURODRIVE notes the completion of the new multimillion local assembly facility in Johannesburg has resulted in lead time advantages.  The... 


A K series drive on offer from SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa
Drive systems delivery in process
29th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Drive component manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE’s Gqeberha branch, in the Eastern Cape, is in the process of delivering drive systems that form part of a major project to an automotive machine builder,... 


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Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
22nd July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Kamoa Copper has selected a mining technology company to supply key concentrator plant equipment for its copper mining complex expansion. 


Location map of Waterberg platinum project
Waterberg platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
22nd July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

PTM is considering commercial alternatives for mine development, financing and concentrate offtake for the Waterberg project. 


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For over 60 years, VEGA has provided industry-leading products for the measurement of level, density, weight and pressure. As the inventor of the...

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For over 30 years, Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD has been designing, manufacturing, supplying and maintaining specialist...

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Booyco Electronics, South African pioneer of Proximity Detection Systems, offers safety solutions for underground and surface mining, quarrying,...

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