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Maricunga lithium brine project, Chile – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Lithium Power plans to raise A$12.4-million through a share placement for the development of the project. 


ZAC, Menar, pollution control dam in Emakhalathini, KwaZulu-Natal mine
Water management progress for KZN mine
20th August 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

The conservation, protection and management of water have become top priorities for many mining companies, including the only South African anthracite-producing mine, Zululand Anthracite Colliery... 


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Dust ramifications awareness needed
20th August 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

"People should be aware of the ramifications of being exposed to dangerous fumes, chemicals and dust and the damage caused to mining and construction equipment by dust and other contaminants," says... 


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Alternative agricultural resources grow interest
6th August 2021 By: Darren Parker

There has been a surge of interest during the past six months in alternative agricultural resources, such as growbags and capillary mats, geotextiles manufacturer Fibertex South Africa commercial... 


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Fountain Head gold and Hayes Creek gold/silver/zinc projects, Australia
6th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The results of a prefeasibility study have supported the sequential development of PNX Metals' Fountain Head gold and Hayes Creek gold/silver/zinc projects over a ten-year mine life. 


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Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update
6th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A US federal judge has ruled that Native American tribes may join a lawsuit seeking to block the proposed Thacker Pass mine. 


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Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia
6th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Bannerman Resources has approved the start of a definitive feasibility study on the project. 


Fibertex geotiles
Supplier’s materials can contribute to secure railway structures
30th July 2021

Construction materials supplier Fibertex geotextiles are used to stabilise the foundations of railway structures, enabling them to withstand the dynamic loads of high speeds and great weights of... 


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Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
30th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Syrah Resources has reported that the project is ahead of schedule. 


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Los Filos gold mine expansion, Mexico – update
30th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Equinox Gold has reported that the union blockade at the Los Filos mine has been removed and access to the mine has been restored. 


Multotec drives process efficiency, solutions with in-house test work
22nd July 2021

New mines or expansions rely on accurate test work to know how best to recover the minerals in an ore body; mineral processing specialist Multotec not only provides the processing solutions, but... 


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Salares Norte gold project, Chile – update
16th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A Chilean environmental regulator's probe into whether a group of endangered short-tailed chinchillas was harmed by attempts to move them so that Salares Norte can be built will likely be concluded... 


Windfall gold project, Australia – update
Windfall gold project, Australia – update
25th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Osisko Mining has made a significant new high-grade gold discovery north of its Windfall gold project. 


Silica’s future depends on paradigm shift
4th June 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Silica sands' long-term economic growth and stability is reliant on being reimagined and introduced into new industies and nonconventional applications – the traditional usage of this commodity is... 


Windfall gold project, Canada
Windfall gold project, Canada
4th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has provided a robust base case assessment for developing the Windfall gold deposit. 


STRAIGHT FORWARD Local mining engineers like the tough, simple, local build because it is easier to service
New dryer range piques mining interest
28th May 2021 By: Darren Parker

The introduction of compressed-air equipment manufacturer Artic Driers International’s new SA Series heatless pressure swing air dryers has sparked significant interest in the South African mining... 


DECIDEDLY DESICCANT
Oxair supplies desiccant air dryers that can help combat condensation in pipelines and keep machinery running for longer
Air drying kit to maintain performance for mines
28th May 2021

Eliminating the build-up of moisture is an ongoing challenge in the mining and offshore sectors, where the harsh and hazardous environments make it daunting to maintain the integrity of key... 


Maricunga lithium brine project, Chile – update
Maricunga lithium brine project, Chile – update
14th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Minera Salar Blanco is considering a partnership with Japanese conglomerate Mitsui & Co to further its Maricunga project. 


WATER WOES
The water treatment plant supplied by Clean TeQ Water will assist the Mongolian cola mine with its wastewater
Plant destined for coal mine
7th May 2021

Water solutions provider Clean TeQ Water, in March, announced that it had been awarded a contract to design, procure, deliver and install a BIONEX water treatment plant at a coal mine in inner... 


FILTRATION FIRST
The new range of filtration solutions from Metso Outotec are smart and sustainable
New mining filtration solutions launched
7th May 2021

Minerals and metals processing technology company Metso Outotec announced last month that it would be launching a comprehensive range of smart and sustainable filtration solutions to meet the needs... 


VALVE SHUT-OFF SYSTEM
This emergency system is hydraulically operated in case of a power failure. The hydraulic system was designed and manufactured by the BMG team in KZN
Solutions for all sectors provided in KZN
30th April 2021

Equipment supplier BMG’s regional service centre (RSC) in Riverhorse Valley, KwaZulu-Natal, plays a critical role in the province by providing engineering solutions – including hydraulics and... 


LOADED
The SK220XD-10 is loaded with features not usually found in 20 t machines
New excavator hits local shores
30th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Bell Equipment, which through its Southern African distribution network is the exclusive distributor of Japanese OEM Kobelco excavators in Southern Africa, has... 


INTELLIGENT MONITORING
Incorporating intelligent and services will assist a technician by providing in-depth information on a machine, in real-time, when a technician arrives on site
Tech integrated in maintenance services
30th April 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Filtration services provider Perfect Filtration is incorporating intelligent software technology and services into its filtration and preventive maintenance measures for hydraulic equipment.... 


SMOOTH FINISH
Tutomotive design and manufacture need the correct materials to meet stringent quality, acoustic, safety and environmental requirements
Quality materials optimise automotive performance
16th April 2021

Geosynthetic manufacturer and supplier Fibertex specialists work closely with automotive manufacturers to design solutions for vehicles, using lightweight materials for high performance, enhanced... 


Los Filos gold mine expansion, Mexico – update
Los Filos gold mine expansion, Mexico – update
16th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Bermejal underground mine – one of three planned expansion projects at the Los Filos mine – is under way. 


The building achieved an As-Built 6-Star Green Star-rating, which is the highest GBCSA sustainability accreditation
Managing green-building strategies during construction crucial for ratings
9th April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Constantly managing, monitoring and aligning construction costs against budget when implementing Green Star sustainable building-rating initiatives helps developers to achieve the objective... 


BHEKA MAJOLA
Filter press technology has long been a well-proven mechanical dewatering strategy
Company developing filter press prototype
26th March 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Minerals processing company Multotec is in the final stages of developing a South African-manufactured filter press, Multotec Process Equipment MD Bheka Majola tells Engineering News & Mining... 


Agriculture seen as key just transition enabler in Mpumalanga, but arable land needs urgent safeguarding
Agriculture seen as key just transition enabler in Mpumalanga, but arable land needs urgent safeguarding
25th March 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Transitioning Mpumalanga’s coal-heavy economy to higher levels of agricultural output could help create new businesses and jobs and improve the long-term economic resilience of the province as... 


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We extract value
23rd March 2021

Local wastewater management company Waste Water Ability’s new membrane technology – vibratory shear enhanced processing (V-SEP) – has made it possible to filter streams containing suspended solids... 


Solutions ensure cleanliness standards are met
19th March 2021

Engineering components provider BMG’s fluid technology filtration solutions comprise a range of fluid power components and systems, which are supported by the team’s broad technical capabilities to... 


Vale starts up first of four tailings filtration plants
17th March 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Brazil major Vale has started operations at the tailings filtration plant of the Vargem Grande Complex, the first of four plants to be built in Minas Gerais at a cost of $2.3-billion. The start-up... 


The Terex Trucks TA300 and TA400 articulated haulers have been updated with an EU Stage V emission-compliant engine
Terex Trucks to showcase new Stage V articulated haulers at Hillhead Digital 2021
11th March 2021

Terex Trucks is bringing its new Stage V TA300 and TA400 articulated haulers to Hillhead Digital. The machines have been updated with an EU Stage V emission-compliant engine – and now deliver an... 


The Lac Knife graphite project, in Quebec.
Interest in critical minerals supply ‘never been this strong’, says Quebec graphite developer
9th March 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

There is a "renewed sense of enthusiasm" and a "new commitment" to move the Lac Knife graphite project, in Quebec, forward on a path to commercial production, says developer Focus Graphite. The... 


Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
5th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study has confirmed Balama as a project with low capital intensity and technical risk, but attractive returns. 


Northern Ireland’s technology expertise fuels growth in Africa’s mining industry
Northern Ireland’s technology expertise fuels growth in Africa’s mining industry
25th February 2021

Africa is a central player in the global mining industry, producing platinum, copper, iron ore, diamonds, gold and more[1]. Several Northern Ireland companies are key suppliers to this industry –... 


Concentrator plant at platinum mine under way
19th February 2021 By: Darren Parker

Engineering, design and project management company COENG is overseeing the engineering design, procurement and construction management of a three-million-tonne-a-year concentrator plan at platinum... 


LOW-CARBON COMMITMENTS 
Air Liquide confirms its commitment to the production of low-carbon hydrogen on an industrial scale and its ability to effectively deploy the related technological solutions
Hydrogen electrolyser installed in Canada
12th February 2021

Multinational industrial gases supplier Air Liquide has completed the construction of the world's largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser. 


Planned maintenance essential during pandemic
12th February 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

With ventilation and filtration having become paramount in the prevention of Covid-19 infections, preventive maintenance for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has become... 


Bell beefs up excavator range with heavy-duty 20-tonner
1st February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bell Equipment, the exclusive distributor of Kobelco Excavators in Southern Africa, is excited to introduce the new tenth generation Kobelco SK220XD to its range, which bolsters the region’s 20-ton... 


NEW GENERATION
The CR185 pump is a new generation of the Grundfos CR pump range
Range brings higher flow rates, delivery heads addition
29th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Pump manufacturer Grundfos’ CR185 vertical, multistage centrifugal pump range – which has suction and discharge ports on the same level – allows for higher flow rates and delivery heads. The... 


Balama graphite project, Mozambique
Balama graphite project, Mozambique
29th January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Syrah Resources has reported that it is assessing the potential restart of its Balama graphite project. 


Salares Norte gold project, Chile
Salares Norte gold project, Chile
29th January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold Fields has formally started construction of the mining infrastructure at the project. 


Thacker Pass lithium project, US
Thacker Pass lithium project, US
22nd January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The US Bureau of Land Management has issued a record of decision for the project. 


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