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The five trends that will enable AI to disrupt mining sector
29th July 2019

By Anton Potapov, CTO at VIST Group (ZYFRA Group) Human errors are costly for any industry, but in mining with its expensive equipment their price is enormous. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not... 


Kalkaroo copper project, Australia
Kalkaroo copper project, Australia
26th July 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Havilah Resources has completed a prefeasibility study on the project. 


Komatsu announces new range of hydraulic rock breakers
22nd July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Komatsu has announced a new range of Komatsu-branded hydraulic breakers matched to fit its own excavator range and designed to work with machines from less than one tonne to over 85 tonnes. The... 


Technologies Powers Ahead for Superior Industry Support.
9th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Immersive Technologies has engaged in an unprecedented level of mining machine simulator development for a diverse range of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) over the past year. This is set to... 


INCOMING
The new excavator has arrived in South Africa and will be delivered to the client before month end
New excavator reduces emissions, fuel use
5th July 2019 By: Halima Frost

The first Hitachi 20 t EX1200-7 excavator – one of Hitachi’s newest models in the EX-7 Series – arrived in South Africa at the end of May, construction and earthmoving machinery manufacturer... 


From left Blyvoor Gold deputy chairperson Richard Floyd, BEE of Blyvoor spokesperson Wels Sempe, Mining Weekly’s Martin Creamer, Blyvoor Gold CEO Alan Smith, Blyvoor Gold spokesperson Joseph Rammusa, Blyvoor Gold chairperson Peter Skeat and Community of Blyvoor spokesperson Johannes Tala.
Blyvoor Gold winning overwhelming support from employees, community
4th July 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Emerging gold-mining company Blyvoor Gold, which is targeting a resumption of mining at the old Blyvooruitzicht gold mine in the last quarter of this year, is winning overwhelming support from the... 


AZIZE Equipment unleashes Sunward, ushering in a new era in surface drilling
4th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

AZIZE Equipment (Pty) Ltd. makes its mark on African soil having secured the sole rights to supply, service and support the full line of world-class quality Sunward drill rigs and excavators to... 


Mass meeting of Blyvooruitzicht community held outside the NG Kerk at Blyvooruitzicht. The community is fighting illegal mining.
Gold mine bosses draw the line on zama menace
3rd July 2019 By: Martin Creamer

The resurfacing of illegal mining in the Carletonville area on the West Rand has prompted a gold-mining company to write an urgent open letter to Gauteng's provincial commissioner of police,... 


Stanmore defers underground development
3rd July 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Coal miner Stanmore Coal on Wednesday announced that it would defer the development of its Isaac Plains underground project, in Queensland. The miner told shareholders that while a bankable... 


Barrambie vanadium/titanium/magnetite project, Australia
Barrambie vanadium/titanium/magnetite project, Australia
28th June 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A revised definitive feasibility study has confirmed primary production of vanadium pentoxide and ferrovanadium from vanadium-rich Central B at the Barrambie project to be technically feasible and... 


From left Martin Creamer, Peter Skeat, Alan Smith and Richard Floyd.
Blyvoor to begin producing gold again from Q4 – Skeat
27th June 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Gold mining is to resume at the old Blyvooruitzicht gold mine in the last quarter of this year, Blyvoor Gold executive chairperson Peter Skeat has told Mining Weekly Online. “We’ve worked very hard... 


Jupiter pays special dividend, commissions extra equipment to meet guidance
27th June 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines on Thursday announced in its report for the quarter ended May 31 that it would pay a special dividend of R1.15-billion to its shareholders at the end of June. This will be... 


NOTHING TO QUARRY ABOUT Using the Almagard 3752 grease on equipment increases maintenance intervals allowing technicians to focus on other aspects of the quarry
Cost-effective lubricant increases machine life
21st June 2019 By: Halima Frost

The change in lubricants on brick manufacturer KuluCrete’s excavator at its Port Shepstone quarry, in KwaZulu-Natal, has resulted in significant cost savings and a notable decrease in lubrication... 


Corruna Downs iron-ore project, Australia
Corruna Downs iron-ore project, Australia
14th June 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Atlas Iron has submitted a project proposal to the state’s Environmental Protection Authority. 


The Evolution of Design Trends in Industrial Machinery
11th June 2019

The influence of changes in human society and activity has always been the underlying motivation behind major trends in the development of everyday objects, and the trends and changes we’ve... 


W awards La Parilla mining contract
7th June 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed tin, gold and tungsten miner W Resources has appointed General de Maquinaria y Excavación (GME) its mining contractor for the La Parilla tungsten project, in Spain. The La Parrilla... 


Thackaringa cobalt project, Australia
Thackaringa cobalt project, Australia
7th June 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Cobalt Blue has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Corporation to test its sulphur by-product at the project. 


Variety of quality auctions before the school holidays
4th June 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Van’s Auctioneers will host a number of auctions during next week and before the June school holidays. Buyers should be on the lookout for these quality assets that will come under the hammer! On... 


A Guide on Mining Equipment Used in the Mining Industry
A Guide on Mining Equipment Used in the Mining Industry
31st May 2019

Working in the mining industry requires the use of different types of machinery. These machines help achieve different mining tasks with precision and efficiency. If you’re new to mining, it’s... 


Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia
Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia
31st May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A strategic assessment of the Ardmore phosphate rock project has been completed. 


Epanko graphite project, Tanzania
Epanko graphite project, Tanzania
31st May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The Tanzanian government has given its in-principle approval for Kibaran Resources’ debt financing arrangements for its Epanko graphite project. 


Coburn mineral sands project, Australia
Coburn mineral sands project, Australia
31st May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study has confirmed the project as one of the largest and most advanced undeveloped mineral sands projects in the world. 


Mines in Russia & CIS Rapidly Adopting Immersive Technologies Workforce Development Solutions
30th May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The proportion of global mining equipment being deployed in Russia is on the rise, 22% in 2018, compared to 9% in 2012, with regional growth of 13% over the past six years. As a result, the... 


DESTINED FOR DECOMMISSIONING:
DESTINED FOR DECOMMISSIONING:
24th May 2019 By: Martin Creamer

A large excavator is seen operating in Germany’s Garzweiler opencast mining area, in front of the lignite-fired Frimmersdorf and Neurath power stations, owned by Rheinisch-Westfälisches... 


GROWING DEMAND More than 280 MineWare systems currently support more than 130 surface mining operations throughout South Africa, North and South America and Australasia
First factory-fitted payload management system launched
10th May 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Japanese yellow metal equipment manufacturer Komatsu and its subsidiary, mining equipment solutions provider MineWare, launched the first factory-fitted payload management system – the Argus PLM –... 


Nordgold increases Lefa mine investment
29th April 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Diversified gold producer Nordgold has completed a significant investment programme at its Guinea-based Lefa mine. Capital expenditure in 2018, which was designed to both improve efficiencies at... 


Acacia swings to first-quarter loss on operational challenges, lower production
25th April 2019 By: Nadine James

London-listed Acacia Mining, which has various operations in Tanzania, has posted an adjusted net loss of $7-million for the quarter ended March 31, compared with adjusted net earnings of... 


Gold worth billions smuggled out of Africa
Gold worth billions smuggled out of Africa
24th April 2019 By: Reuters

Billions of dollars' worth of gold is being smuggled out of Africa every year through the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East – a gateway to markets in Europe, the United States and beyond – a... 


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A surface headgear and winder installation will be constructed from January to March 2020
Murray & Roberts Cementation wins Palabora contract
19th April 2019

Mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation has been awarded a contract by copper miner Palabora Mining Company for a 1 200-m-deep ventilation shaft. The shaft, with a lined diameter of 8.5 m,... 


Acacia reports 13% lower gold production for the first quarter
15th April 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Gold miner Acacia Mining on Monday reported gold production of 104 889 oz for the first quarter of this year, a 13% year-on-year decrease mainly as a result of lower output at the North Mara and... 


Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia
Ardmore phosphate rock project, Australia
12th April 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Centrex Metals is on track to deliver its first shipments to customers this year. 


Epanko graphite project, Tanzania
Epanko graphite project, Tanzania
5th April 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Germany’s KfW IPEX-Bank has been mandated to provide debt funding to develop the project. 


Immersive Technologies Recognizing Excellence in Mining Business Improvement.
2nd April 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Immersive Technologies is pleased to announce the winners of the Global Business Improvement Award 2018. Marking the tenth year in which Immersive Technologies recognizes the most outstanding real... 


Murray & Roberts Cementation Wins Palabora Vent Shaft Contract
25th March 2019

Murray & Roberts Cementation, Africa’s leading mining contractor, has been awarded a contract by Palabora Mining Company for a 1,200 metre deep ventilation shaft. The shaft, with a lined diameter... 


BARRY OWEN 
Over-capacitated construction sector under extreme pressure owing to oversupply
Company positive in flat construction market
22nd March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Despite there being no capital expenditure on projects in the construction sector, construction equipment supplier SANY GM Barry Owen says the company sees good opportunity to grow the SANY brand... 


New excavator set to launch in South Africa end of March
22nd March 2019

Capital equipment manufacturer Komatsu's PC210-10MO hydraulic excavator will make its local debut when the first unit lands in South African at the end of this month.  


M&R Cementation awarded Palabora ventilation shaft contract
18th March 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining contractor Murray & Roberts (M&R) Cementation has been awarded a contract by Palabora Mining Company for a 1 200 m deep ventilation shaft. The shaft, with a lined diameter of 8.5 m, will... 


SITES ON AFRICA Vermeer aims to penetrate the renewable-energy market in Africa
Equipment supplier to spread its wings outside South Africa
15th March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial equipment supplier Vermeer will attend The Solar Show Africa 2019 which is combined with the 2019 Power and Electricity World Africa (PEWA) conference at the Sandton Convention Centre on... 


Tampia gold project, Australia
Tampia gold project, Australia
15th March 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated feasibility study has confirmed the project as technically sound and robust. 


Yandal gold project, Australia
Yandal gold project, Australia
15th March 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Echo Resources has gained mining approvals for its Yandal gold project. 


Thackaringa cobalt project, Australia
Thackaringa cobalt project, Australia
1st March 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The tug-of-war between joint venture partners Broken Hill Prospecting and Cobalt Blue over the project has intensified. 


Balama Central graphite project, Mozambique
Balama Central graphite project, Mozambique
22nd February 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study has found that Balama Central will generate outstanding returns. 


Complex heavy industrial demolition - from mining to power generation
Complex heavy industrial demolition - from mining to power generation
14th February 2019

From mining facilities to the automotive, chemical and pharmaceutical, petrochemical, power generation, and steel and glass industries, Jet Demolition has both the expertise and equipment to... 


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