IFM expects ferrochrome demand to strengthen

Ferrochrome-producer International Ferro Metals (IFM) said on Tuesday it expected ferrochrome demand to strengthen over the next quarter, supported by an anticipated rise in stainless steel demand and seasonal production cuts by South African...

New techniques to see through the rock

The exciting new methods of non-explosive continuous mining being developed by South African researchers, particularly at CSIR Miningtek in Johannesburg, will only be effective in real mining operations if they are supported by new, or more...

New techniques to see through the rock

To use new non-explosive continuous mining techniques effectively, miners will have to see "through" the rock to discover what lies ahead.

Twelve India–SA projects

Progress is being made in the India–South Africa geological and mineral resources co-operation programme.

Technology the only way to increase mines’ output

Although advances regarding mine practices have been made to improve safety, health and productivity though new work practices, structures and added-value relationships between unions and employees, further significant advances will only be...