Zimbabwe mining sector grows, but challenges remain

Zimbabwe is endowed with significant coal resources, particularly in the north-west and southern regions, and it has been estimated that, while the country has not yet been fully explored and developed, it holds about 26 500-million tons of...

Zimbabwe mining sector grows, but uncertainty and challenges remain

Zimbabwe is endowed with significant coal resources, particularly in the north-west and southern regions, and it has been estimated that, while the country has not yet been fully explored and developed, it holds about 26 500-million tons of...

Comminution company sees market boom in Africa

The demand for mining and aggregate processing technology in Africa is increasing steadily, owing to increased foreign investment and the subsequent need for secondary infrastructure.

Zambian lime producer receives new modular plant

Local supplier of crushing, screening and stacking equipment Pilot Crushtec has supplied Zambian lime producer Ndola Lime with a modular crushing and screening plant that will enable it to produce 100 t/h of aggregate, to feed the country’s...

Australia needs to continue investing in commodities export infrastructure

Long-term under-investment in infrastructure in fully urbanised western countries, paired with emerging strong urban growth in China, Asia and India and its associated commodities demand, is fuelling the pressure and ability on Australia to lift...

ResGen moves $100m rail project for coal mine forward

ASX- and JSE-listed Resource Generation (ResGen) said on Monday that the construction of its proposed 45-km rail link from its new coal-mining site in the Waterberg region of South Africa to existing rail infrastructure was being brought forward...

Lack of planning by govt departments jeopardising opportunities to create mining jobs – SRK chairperson

Chairperson of diversified consulting enginners and scientists firm SRK Consulting Roger Dixon reports that opportunities for mining projects to create and sustain jobs are being jeopardised by a lack of necessary planning by key government...

SA's mining industry can be placed on new path to attract investment – Leon

This is a critical time for South Africa’s mining industry. The Kumba and Lonmin sagas have caused considerable collateral damage to South Africa’s reputation as a safe investment destination. But, at the same time, Mineral Resources Minister...

South Africa’s mining industry can be placed on new path to attract investment – Peter Leon

This is a critical time for South Africa’s mining industry. The Kumba and Lonmin sagas have caused considerable collateral damage to South Africa’s reputation as a safe investment destination.

Second wave of African gold exploration on cards, says Randgold’s Bristow

The substantial infrastructures that bulk commodity miners are planning in Africa could well fuel a second round of gold mine exploration and development across the continent, says Randgold Resources CEO Dr Mark Bristow.

Outsourcing to play bigger part in maintenance

There are only 15 000 engineers in South Africa for a population of 45-million – a figure which is ten times below the world norm.

Mine health and safety on the road to recovery

April saw the signing of a historic accord between government, labour and business, whereby they committed to prioritising the promotion of occupational health and safety (OHS) in the workplace.