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Company supplies HDPE pipes for new road in Ogiek
28th January 2022

The construction of the new road near Ogiek Secondary School, which is nearly complete, is set to transform the Ogiek community in Njoro, Nakuru County in Kenya by giving them easier access to... 


A photo of a Thos Begbie smelter component
Local furnace builder playing its part in global urban mining
27th January 2022 By: Darren Parker

Foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie is supporting recycling and the circular economy by supplying specialist critical components for pyrometallurgical smelting in furnaces designed for... 


Image of diamond anomoly at Throny River
Thorny River diamond dyke project, South Africa – update
21st January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Botswana Diamonds has completed a preliminary kimberlite assessment on the Thorny River prospect. 


Heavy rains force miners to halt operations in southeast Brazil
11th January 2022 By: Reuters

Heavy rainfall in southeastern Brazil has prompted miners including Vale to suspend some operations, they said on Monday, after downpours caused deadly floods in the northeast and threatened to... 


French-owned mine in Brazil ordered to stop operating after dike overflow
10th January 2022 By: Reuters

The regulatory National Mining Agency (ANM) suspended operations of French steel pipe maker Vallourec at its Pau Branco iron-ore mine in Brazil on Sunday, a day after a dike at the mine overflowed... 


An image of the feed pump to the modular pilot plant for the main plant
Suppliers partner to deliver project
10th December 2021

Industrial equipment supplier Verder Pumps South Africa, a market leader in advanced industrial pumping solutions, announced that it had been selected as one of the preferred pump suppliers for... 


Billionaire Adani’s disputed mine shows ditching coal isn't easy
3rd December 2021 By: Bloomberg

Billionaire Gautam Adani’s coal mine in Australia, a project that’s become a global emblem for opposition to fossil fuels, is preparing to begin exports after more than a decade of bitter dispute... 


the Parker Hannifin Mechanical flange system
Approval for marine applications gained
26th November 2021

Motion and control technologies supplier Parker Hannifin has announced that its mechanical flange system for machines and plants with working pressures of up to 420 bar high performance flange... 


Wastewater use in desalination, a viable drought solution
26th November 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Water treatment supplier Quality Filtration Systems (QFS) has designed a solution-based technology – the Coastal Drought Buster – for coastal towns to augment their conventional water sources. 


Image of Kropz's Elandsfontein phosphate operation
Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update
26th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kropz has reported that the Elandsfontein project is on schedule, albeit tight. 


Kropz’s Elandsfontein project remains on track, albeit tightly so
23rd November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging African phosphate developer Kropz’s Elandsfontein project, in South Africa, remains on schedule, albeit tight, and within the original projected capital budget for commissioning next... 


Verder Pumps partner with ProProcess on Anglo American project
23rd November 2021

Verder Pumps South Africa, a market leader in advanced industrial pumping solutions, has been selected as one of the preferred pumps suppliers for Anglo American Platinum’s new Modular Fines... 


Aerial image of Carrapateena mine in Australia
Carrapateena mine, Australia
19th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine in South Australia, about 160 km north of Port Augusta. 


Enabling mines to leverage digital transformation
16th November 2021

Mining, like every other industry, is beginning to grasp the enormous benefits of digital transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of things (IoT) and advanced analytics, among... 


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Trevali sells Peru mine to Cerro de Pasco
9th November 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

CSE-listed Cerro de Pasco Resources (CDPR) on Monday announced that it would buy the Santander polymetallic underground mine and 2 000 t/d mill, in Peru, from TSX-listed Trevali Mining. The... 


A photo of the new Energas premises
Demand for natural gas growing in Africa
5th November 2021 By: Darren Parker

Demand for gas as an alternative energy source across Africa is increasing, as more cost-effective energy solutions are required than the traditional coal-based energy strategy, gas technology... 


Picture if a dosing skid in a breweries water recovery plant
Energy consumption reduced with new pumps
5th November 2021

The installation of pumps manufacturer and supplier Grundfos pumps and related equipment as part of an international beer brewer’s expansion in Gauteng highlights a common commitment to water and... 


'Darkness hovered over the place': Geologist gives emotional testimony at Lily Mine inquest
4th November 2021 By: News24Wire

'Darkness hovered over the place': Geologist gives emotional testimony at Lily Mine inquest "It took 12 seconds for Lily Mine to close its doors." 


K-LED Nano Beacon image
Small but mighty!
28th October 2021

Despite its compact dimensions, it achieves an attention-grabbing warning effect with its flashing, long-range amber light signal. Thanks to the energy-efficient, long-life LED technology, the... 


GEV hopes for hydrogen production by 2026
27th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Global Energy Ventures (GEV) has unveiled plans to develop a green hydrogen export project on the Tiwi Islands, in the Northern Territory, with a phased capacity of up to 2.8 GW,... 


Image of a stainless steel production process
Association supports resilient industry through master plan
22nd October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite the impact of Covid-19 and a weak economy, the local stainless steel sector has shown its resilience, as the South African Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) continues to... 


Picture of a Sandvik Leopard DI650i drilling system on an opencast mine
New RC sampling option available
22nd October 2021

Supplier of equipment, tools, parts, services, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining industry Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing a new reverse... 


Angola's Catoca says tailings leak contained no hard metals
20th October 2021 By: Reuters

Angola's Catoca diamond mine said a July tailings leak, which turned a river red and killed large numbers of fish downstream in the Democratic Republic of Congo, contained a mixture of sand and... 


‘Unleash American shale’ to end energy crisis
15th October 2021 By: Bloomberg

The largest US natural gas driller is using the global energy crisis to renew his call for more investment in domestic infrastructure such as pipelines, which he says will enable increased exports... 


Image of potash
Beyondie sulphate of potash project expansion, Australia – update
15th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kalium Lakes has announced a A$50-million capital raise to fund the expansion of the project. 


PVS pump range in an underground mine
Range pumps abrasive solids
8th October 2021

Mining systems solution provider Becker Mining South Africa’s PVS range of vortex pumps has been designed to efficiently pump sludge and slurries containing large abrasive solids and fibrous... 


Image of potash ore
Beyondie sulphate of potash project expansion, Australia – update
8th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kalium Lakes has produced its first sulphate of potash at the project. 


Sunland Minerals’ Botswana prospecting licences renewed
4th October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Botswana Diamonds subsidiary Sunland Minerals’ prospecting licences PL232 and PL235 of 2015 have been renewed for a two-year period starting October 1. Recent aeromagnetic and surveys followed by... 


Made-from-carbon-dioxide concrete, lululemons and diamonds spark investor excitement
4th October 2021 By: Reuters

What do diamonds, sunglasses, high-end lululemon sportswear and concrete have to do with climate change? They can all be made using carbon dioxide (CO2), locking up the planet warming gas. And tech... 


iStock image - Transition to renewable energies
Project a blueprint for renewables future
1st October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The Oya Energy Hybrid dispatchable facility, which consists of colocated solar, wind and battery storage energy, will form a blueprint for the way in which South Africa’s energy grid will be able... 


An image of diamond sorting
Alrosa scrutinising ability of kimberlite ore to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
1st October 2021 By: Donna Slater

Russia-based diamond miner Alrosa has completed the first phase of a study, set to continue into 2023, into kimberlite’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. This follows... 


UCD opens new depot in Cape Town
1st October 2021 By: Irma Venter

United Container Depots (UCD) has moved from its location in Paarden Eiland to larger premises in Beaconvale, Parow, also in Cape Town. The new depot has a container stacking area of more than 20... 


Image of the Thorny River diamond project, in Limpopo
Thorny River diamond dyke project, South Africa – update
24th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Botswana Diamonds has successfully completed its nine-hole drilling programme at Thorny River. 


An image of diamond sorting
Alrosa undertakes study following interaction between kimberlite and carbon dioxide
17th September 2021 By: Donna Slater

Russia-based diamond miner Alrosa has completed the first phase of a study, set to continue into 2023, into kimberlite’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. This follows... 


Aerial view of the Thorny river project
Thorny River diamond dyke project, South Africa – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Botswana Diamonds has started drilling at its Thorny River project. 


An image of the latest coal prices
Weekly South African Coal Report
6th September 2021

The September roll-over sees a massive jump in spot monthly prices, with a further strengthening of the forward curve, which remains significantly backwardated. The story of coal’s meteoric price... 


A miner ascends from the Ghaghoo decline shaft
Okwa to acquire Gem Diamonds’ Botswana subsidiary for $4m
23rd August 2021 By: Donna Slater

London-listed Botswana Diamonds (BOD) reports that Okwa Diamonds, its joint venture (JV) with Vast Resources, has conditionally agreed to acquire 100% of the share capital in Gem Diamonds Botswana... 


Supplier provides hygienic pumps solution to food and beverage industry
20th August 2021

The food and beverage industries remain important contributors to the manufacturing and fastmoving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors, as well as the local economy. However, food and beverage... 


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Thos Begbie & Co
20th August 2021

Thos Begbie & Co was established in 1887 by Scottish marine engineer and pioneer Thomas Begbie, in the newly proclaimed gold-rush town of Johannesburg.  Amanagement buyout in 1989 further boosted... 


YDMC details Liberia kimberlite findings
13th August 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Liberian newspaper Heritage in May reported that Liberian diamond mining company Youssef Diamond Mining Company (YDMC) had announced the discovery of what could turn out to be the largest diamond... 


An image of Keitumetse Moumakoe the CEO of the Steel, Tube and Pipe Association of South Africa
Association eyes expansion
13th August 2021 By: Anna Moross

Despite being faced with many challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic, nonprofit trade association the Steel, Tube and Pipe Association of South Africa (Steasa), through its partnership with the... 


Aerial view of Thorny River project operations
Thorny River diamond dyke project, South Africa – update
13th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Botswana Diamonds has recovered four high-quality diamonds and abundant kimberlitic indicators from drill samples at the recently discovered River kimberlite extension at its Thorny River operation. 


A large silver screw like instrument used in a thermowell application
Unique thermowell design on offer
6th August 2021

Measuring instruments supplier Wika Instruments offers its ScrutonWell as an alternative to a standard thermowell. The ScrutonWell, manufactured by Wika, is typically used in applications commonly... 


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