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Alcohol education and testing is the only way to effectively increase workplace safety in mines
21st January 2022

By Rhys Evans, MD at ALCO-Safe With its reputation as one of the most dangerous industries in the world, it’s important that mining enterprises keep pushing to increase workplace safety. One of the... 


BME's AXXIS Titanium system
BME unpacks the benefits behind its new-generation electronic detonator
19th January 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME has unpacked the benefits of its latest and most advanced electronic blast detonation system called AXXIS Titanium. The company hails this... 


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Transnet highlights turnaround at Richards Bay Bulk Terminal
17th January 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The loading rate of vessel MV Braverus at 1 205 t/h for a total of 167 341 t of magnetite, which was completed on January 14, is an early indicator of recovery at the Richards Bay Bulk Terminal,... 


87 alleged illegal miners arrested following shootout with police in SA illegally
17th January 2022 By: News24Wire

The 87 suspected illegal miners, arrested in Orkney, the North West, last year following a shootout with law enforcement officers, are foreign nationals who are in South Africa illegally. On 20... 


Mining in Peru
Peru is winning over miners with soft hand on conflicts, PM says
6th January 2022 By: Bloomberg

Mining companies in Peru are starting to get on board with a new soft-handed approach to resolving social conflicts that threaten some of the world’s biggest copper, zinc and silver operations,... 


Study confirms viability of KWG's electrification plan within the Ring of Fire
5th January 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

An electrical infrastructure capital expenditure report, conducted by OneLine Engineering, has confirmed the positive economics of chromite project operator KWG Resources’ proposed electrification... 


Noront reviewing Wyloo transaction documents
14th December 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian nickel junior Noront Resources on Tuesday confirmed that it had received a nonbinding letter and related draft documents from Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals regarding... 


Sasol Secunda
Sasol confirms major downward revision to Secunda’s output amid ongoing coal problems
14th December 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Chemicals and energy group Sasol has announced a significant downward revision to its 2022 production forecast from its Secunda operations in Mpumalanga, owing to ongoing coal production problems.... 


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Under leftist President, Peru faces pitched battle over mining
13th December 2021 By: Bloomberg

In the endless jousting between global mining conglomerates and many Peruvians, Julio Guillermo had long been considered pretty marginal -- an anti-government rabble rouser fighting not for a... 


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BHP/Wyloo talks fail, with Wyloo launching a new bid for Noront
13th December 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining magnate Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals has abandoned talks with major BHP around nickel developer Noront Resources, instead launching an improved offer to acquire the TSX-V listed company.... 


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Extension on cards for ageing mine
10th December 2021 By: Darren Parker

New coal mining company Thungela Resources is evaluating life extension options for its Khwezela colliery, according to a statement on the company’s website. The colliery is an opencast thermal... 


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TASEZ on road to completion
10th December 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari has expanded and updated the traffic impact assessment for the larger Tshwane area affected by the development of the Tshwane... 


Afrimat further diversifies with Glenover Phosphate acquisition
9th December 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industrial minerals and construction materials provider Afrimat has acquired mining and fertiliser company Glenover Phosphate for R550-million, comprising R250-million for the assets and an option,... 


BHP extends Noront offer expiry by another month
3rd December 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner BHP has extended the expiry of its offer for Canadian nickel and copper developer Noront Resources by a month to January 14. This is to allow for more time to progress... 


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Genset failure can be dangerous
3rd December 2021

Generator set (genset) failure owing to a lack of proper maintenance poses a significant business risk, says fire safety company ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk. Backup power supply systems such... 


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July riots temporarily halt sugar production
3rd December 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

KwaZulu-Natal is a primary location for South Africa’s sugar production and the riots in July resulted in sugar production coming to a halt. Although sugar producer Tongaat Hulett Sugar South... 


Iberdrola, H2 Green Steel plan mega green hydrogen plant
2nd December 2021 By: Reuters

Global wind power group Iberdrola and Swedish startup H2 Green Steel plan to build a vast renewable hydrogen plant on the Iberian peninsula to power the production of iron used to make steel with... 


South Africa seeks to end policy ambiguity delaying Eskom rescue
29th November 2021 By: Bloomberg

South Africa will soon agree on a comprehensive, unified approach to turning around Eskom Holdings, which is saddled with R402-billion in debt, according to the minister who oversees the state... 


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Electric vehicles, battery chargers set to offer more sustainable mining
26th November 2021

Specialist mining services provider Becker Mining South Africa has been appointed distributor in Southern and Central Africa by leading mobile mining equipment supplier Miller Technology. Becker... 


POSCO emerges as possible buyer for EcoGraf products
25th November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed EcoGraf has struck a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Korean major POSCO that would see EcoGraf supporting POSCO’s anode production expansion plans by supplying battery... 


Bulk air coolers being installed at Brazilian mine
Cooling solution provided for Brazilian mine
19th November 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

The Pilar mine at the Caraiba mining complex in north-eastern Bahia, in Brazil, will soon own a turnkey, “high-tech, safe and efficient” underground mine cooling system, supplied by air and gas... 


A Carrier Infrared and ultraviolet sensor which detects hydrogen gases or flame
Flame-detection series in demand
19th November 2021 By: Halima Frost

Since the launch of its new Det-Tronics X-Series range of flame detectors earlier this year, multinational home and industrial appliance manufacturer Carrier Global has noted a marked increase in... 


Kinross restarts Tasiast mill at cost of $20m
11th November 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian gold mining company Kinross has restarted the Tasiast mill, which was damaged in a fire in June, and says it expects the Mauritania operation to produce about 15 000 gold-equivalent ounces... 


Modern mining infrastructure, innovations to address junior mining, exploration challenges
5th November 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Innovation and technology development to promote and reinvigorate the country’s moribund exploration, emerging and junior mining sector are focused on developing shared infrastructure and... 


Tajik-Chinese gold project launch delayed to mid-2022
5th November 2021 By: Reuters

A Chinese-Tajik antimony and gold mining joint venture has postponed its start-up until mid-2022 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and now plans to begin commercial production by next October, Tajik... 


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Correct lighting tech can improve safety
5th November 2021 By: Darren Parker

Using inappropriate lighting technology in environments with high levels of flammable liquids, vapours, gases or combustible dusts could increase the likelihood of fire or explosion, resulting in... 


From left to right: Jan Oberholzer, Segomoco Scheppers, Phillip Dukashe and Monde Bala at the Eskom State of the System briefing. CEO Andre de Ruyter was not present as he was travelling to the COP26 climate talks
Diesel, load-shedding feature in summer outlook as Eskom’s maintenance recovery takes longer than expected
5th November 2021 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned electricity utility Eskom says its reliability maintenance recovery (RMR) interventions have not yet succeeded in stabilising the performance of its unpredictable coal fleet and that... 


GM’s battery bet shows off lithium-metal cell that tops rivals
4th November 2021 By: Bloomberg

SES Holdings, a startup backed by General Motors (GM), is unveiling a lithium-metal battery big enough to power a car, a sign the newcomer is pulling ahead of rivals in its efforts to commercialize... 


Albemarle boosts 2021 forecast on rising global lithium demand
4th November 2021 By: Reuters

Albemarle, the world's largest producer of lithium for electric vehicles, boosted its 2021 sales forecast on Wednesday after posting an adjusted third-quarter profit that easily beat Wall Street's... 


Effective liquid spill clean-up for mines
3rd November 2021

A completely natural, mineral product called Gunge Spunge® is playing a major role where outdated methods such as sawdust fall short. Produced by South African manufacturer Pratley, Gunge Spunge®... 


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Company provides application for linear heat cable in warehousing
29th October 2021

Equipment supplier Carrier Fire & Security is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of life safety equipment.  With industry-leading brands and products, the company has... 


Zest WEG's installation of MV board minimises downtime
26th October 2021

In a process that minimised disruption to the customer’s plant, Zest WEG has supplied one of its locally manufactured MTW05 Medium Voltage (MV) switchboards to a gold producer in Gauteng. According... 


From left to right: Jan Oberholzer, Segomoco Scheppers, Phillip Dukashe and Monde Bala at the Eskom State of the System briefing. CEO Andre de Ruyter was not present as he was travelling to the COP26 climate talks
Diesel and load-shedding feature in summer outlook as Eskom's maintenance recovery takes longer than envisaged
25th October 2021 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned electricity utility Eskom says its reliability maintenance recovery (RMR) interventions have not yet succeeded in stabilising the performance of its unpredictable coal fleet and that... 


Vale resumes operations at Salobo copper mine
25th October 2021 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale has resumed operations at its Salobo copper mine, which were suspended on October 5 due to a fire that affected a conveyor belt, it said on Friday. Vale said in a securities... 


Going ‘off the grid’ can have consequences
22nd October 2021

The recent announcement by the President to lift the limit on the self-generation of power from 1 MW to 100 MW, is a gamechanger for industries such as mining, farming, retail, healthcare and... 


Illegal miners in shootout with Hawks in North West: 6 killed, 8 injured and 87 arrested 
21st October 2021 By: News24Wire

Six illegal miners were killed, eight were injured, and 87 others arrested following a shootout with the Hawks on Wednesday. The members of the Special Task Force, assisted by the Hawks Organised... 


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BHP ups the ante in Noront battle
20th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified major BHP has increased its all-cash offer for Canadian nickel developer Noront Resources C$0.75c a share, overtaking fellow suitor Wyloo Metals’ C$0.70 a share cash offer. Australian... 


Transnet restores some operations at Richards Bay after fire
19th October 2021 By: Reuters

South African monopoly port operator Transnet said on Monday it had restored many of its operations since a fire broke out at its Richards Bay terminal last week, but that it still needed to ensure... 


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Noront and Wyloo formalise offer, BHP has right to match
18th October 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian nickel developer Noront Resources on Monday announced it had settled the terms of a proposal from Australia’s Wyloo Metals, which at C$0.70 a share in cash was deemed superior to that of... 


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Weekly SA Coal Report
18th October 2021

Another incredibly volatile week with Chinese domestic prices reaching new highs, although both physical and paper coal markers sold off together with power and gas prices. As coal continues to lag... 


Fire reported at Flinders' mine
15th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Flinders Mines has reported a fire at its Pilbara iron-ore project. The company on Friday said it had been informed by project manager BBI Group of a fire on the tenements, but noted that... 


Second fire in a week hits South Africa's Richards Bay port
14th October 2021 By: Reuters

South Africa's port operator Transnet said on Thursday it was investigating a second fire in a week at the Richards Bay port, a commodities export hub, after a blaze broke out at a terminal there... 


Arqomanzi to pursue criminal charges against Vantage Goldfields; Vantage disputes claims
14th October 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Arqomanzi, which had previously bid for the Lily and Barbrook gold mines, in Mpumalanga, intends to lay charges of fraud against Vantage Goldfields and its new owners Macquarie Metals and Africa... 


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