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Matching crushers and screens for best results
5th May 2023

The careful alignment of screens and crushers in processing makes for optimal throughput and efficiency, by ensuring that all settings and parameters are ideally matched. “The Kwatani product can... 


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Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
5th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

ZAC GM Wayne Rowe has indicated that the R137-million Mngeni shaft project is nearing completion, with water infrastructure and electrical reticulation installed in February. 


Sandvik introduces AutoMine® Flexible Safety Zone
2nd May 2023

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing AutoMine® Flexible Safety Zone, a new feature for its AutoMine® underground system for autonomous mining operations. The new capability is designed... 


Advanced technologies enhance mining safety protocols
21st April 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The mining industry has significantly enhanced its safety protocols and advanced technologies are available with customised safety measures, data and analytics company GlobalData said in its... 


Sandvik Rock Processing puts skills front and centre
13th April 2023

With its strong tradition of training and upskilling – both in-house and through educational institutions – Sandvik Rock Processing is fast establishing a solid reputation for quality screening... 


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Wireless networks tested at Venetia underground
7th April 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

US-based Kinetic Mesh wireless networks developer Rajant Corporation conducted digital mining tests in collaboration with multinational engineering company Sandvik to ensure that wireless... 


Core samples from the Gugulethu project
Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
7th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Mngeni Shaft project is edging closer to completion. 


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Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
7th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Venetia project will transition underground this year. 


Sandvik wins automation order from Codelco
4th April 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Swedish engineering company Sandvik has received an order from world number-one copper miner Codelco to supply its AutoMine fleet automation system and six autonomous loaders, for use in the... 


Delivering Value in Mining Leads to Record Year for Immersive Technologies
3rd April 2023

In their 30th anniversary year, Immersive Technologies has powered ahead in delivering a record number of workforce development and mine training solutions for the industry, leading to significant... 


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Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
24th March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The R137-million Mngeni Shaft project is edging closer to completion. 


New Sandvik drill rig stands on shoulders of giant
10th March 2023

Sandvik’s new D25KX rotary drill rig, combining reliability and technology, has arrived in Africa – but its legacy has preceded it. This is because the Sandvik D25KX is an improved version of the... 


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Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
10th March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Mining of the Venetia openpit was completed in December 2022, and the mine will transition to underground mining operations in 2023. 


Rajant's network nodes, or BreadCrumbs, communicate with all other radios on a mine site, to create a high-capacity, dense mesh network of connected assets.
Sandvik, Rajant complete autonomous mine communications validation, testing at Venetia
3rd March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Mining engineering multinational Sandvik and US-based wireless mesh networks company Rajant Corporation collaborated on digital mining tests to ensure wireless communications can be used with... 


Two drill rigs working on an opencast gold operation in Namibia
Firm receives two new rigs
24th February 2023

Emerging Namibian drilling contractor KODO Drilling has taken delivery of two Leopard DI650i surface drill rigs from global engineering company Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ Namibia branch.... 


Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions South Africa will be formed from Kwatani, acquired in December 2021, and the mining related business of Schenck Process Group (SP Mining), acquired in October 2022.
Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions puts Kwatani and Schenck process mining under one umbrella
23rd February 2023

The global company Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions will this year integrate its two recent South African acquisitions into the Sandvik company structure – with the aim of becoming the preferred... 


Sandvik develops vision for mining automation with AutoMine concept underground drill
Sandvik develops vision for mining automation with AutoMine concept underground drill
7th February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced its AutoMine Concept Underground Drill, the company’s second technology demonstrator for its future autonomous mining vision. The AutoMine Concept... 


Kwatani single deck screens ready to be delivered to a copper mining customer in Central Asia
Kwatani experiences best growth in its history
7th February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa-based vibrating screen and feeder original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kwatani reports that orders for its equipment have surged in recent months to record levels, with orders coming... 


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Battery electric range paves route to ‘mine of the future’
27th January 2023

Mining solutions provider Sandvik, in a press release published in November, noted that the launch of its battery electric vehicles created opportunities that the mining sector had previously “only... 


Sandvik SmartPlant
Sandvik deploys its first locally made SmartPlant in Africa
18th January 2023 By: Darren Parker

A fluorite mine located about 100 km outside Pretoria has become the first recipient of mining technology company Sandvik Rock Processing’s first locally manufactured SmartPlant in Africa.... 


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Woodhouse Colliery, UK
13th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The UK has approved opening its first deep coal mine in more than 30 years. 


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Solar-supported South Deep consolidates future-mine strategy
9th December 2022 By: Donna Slater

South Deep, Gold Fields’ Westonaria-based flagship gold mine, is entering the final stage of a four-part strategic journey it embarked on in 2017 to stabilise the operation, improve sustainability... 


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Solar-supported South Deep consolidates future-mine strategy
9th December 2022 By: Donna Slater

South Deep, Gold Fields’ Westonaria-based flagship gold mine, is entering the final stage of a four-part strategic journey it embarked on in 2017 to stabilise the operation, improve sustainability... 


Sandvik wins large mining equipment order in the DRC
25th November 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

High-tech and global engineering group Sandvik has received a large mining equipment order from Chinese global mining services provider JCHX Mining Management for use at the Kamoa-Kakula copper and... 


Thando Makhoba, MD of Multotec Rubber
Thando Makhoba
25th November 2022 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Thando Makhoba, MD of Multotec Rubber, a mill-lining and rubber-wear products original-equipment manufacturer 


Sandvik’s TH665B is the world’s largest underground mining truck and is powered by an 8-tonne battery built with mining in mind
Sandvik's battery electric range paves route to mine of the future
23rd November 2022

Sandvik has long been a leading innovator in mining technology, and the launch of its battery electric vehicles now brings opportunities previously only dreamed about by the mining sector. Speaking... 


ZAC golfing-for-good raises record funds for charity
23rd November 2022

Suppliers and other participants of Zululand Anthracite Colliery’s (ZAC’s) 2022 Golf Day raised a record of R310 000 in support of community development initiatives. In 2021 and 2020, the event... 


An image of Sandvik's 18 tonne capacity battery electric LH581B underground loader
First 65t electric truck showcased at Electra
4th November 2022

Engineering company Sandvik showcased a glimpse of the ‘Future of Mining’ with its mining breakthrough in battery technology at its stand at this year’s Electra Mining Africa. The focus of Sandvik... 


Jakob Rutqvist, Sandvik VP strategy and commercial for the batter and hybrid/electric vehicles business unit of Sandvik Mining & Rocks Solutions.
Sandvik wows Electra with world’s first 65t Electric Truck
3rd November 2022

Visitors to Sandvik’s stand at this year’s Electra Mining Africa show were thrilled by a glimpse of the Future of Mining, as they witnessed first-hand a mining breakthrough in battery technology. 


Crate expectations: Sandvik improves sustainability of packaging
31st October 2022

As part of its 2030 Sustainability Goals, Sandvik aims to achieve at least 90% material circularity in its operations for products, waste and packaging. Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is already... 


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon.
AngloGold targets 30% emissions reduction by 2030
12th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti on Wednesday released a carbon emissions reduction target that aims to achieve a 30% absolute reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by... 


Mobile crusher offering impresses producer
7th October 2022

Copper producer Kazakhmys Corporation invested in engineering group Sandvik’s wheeled UJ300 crushing unit for its underground copper mining operations. As Kazakhmys was “very impressed” with the... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
29th September 2022

This week: World’s largest battery-electric mine truck heading for commercial availability in 2024 And, Women-owned company aims to revive SA’s phosphate industry after securing mining right 


Rio approves underground mining at Kennecott
Rio approves underground mining at Kennecott
27th September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has approved a $55-million investment to start underground mining at the Kennecott copper operations, in Utah. The miner said on Tuesday that underground mining will... 


Sandvik develops vision for mining automation with AutoMine® Concept Underground Drill
23rd September 2022

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced its AutoMine® Concept Underground Drill, the company’s second technology demonstrator for its future autonomous mining vision. The AutoMine® Concept... 


Jakob Rutqvist, Sandvik VP strategy and commercial for battery and hybrid/electric-vehicles business unit of Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions.
World’s largest battery-electric mine truck heading for commercial availability in 2024
21st September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The world’s largest battery-electric truck for underground mining is on its way to becoming commercially available in 2024. Sandvik’s 65 t TH665B machine removes between 1 t and 2 t of carbon... 


Sandvik's new high-tech head office facility, workshop and manufacturing complex in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg
Sandvik officially launches its new high-tech Khomanani manufacturing facility
9th September 2022 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Multinational mining and mineral processing equipment manufacturer Sandvik launched its new high-tech head office facility, workshop and manufacturing complex in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg,... 


His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa opens Sandvik's new Khomanani facility
9th September 2022

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions in southern Africa has very effectively transitioned its operations to Khomanani, its new high-tech head office facility, workshop and manufacturing complex in... 


Ramaphosa to attend Sandvik manufacturing facility launch
8th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the launch of the new Sandvik Khomanani manufacturing site, in Kempton Park, on September 9, the multinational mining and mineral processing equipment... 


Sandvik Southern Africa marketing manager Natalie Santiero
Sandvik to showcase ‘Future of Mining’ at Electra Mining
8th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Global engineering company Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions will have a major presence at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, with its 385 m2 indoor stand introducing a ground-breaking... 


The Kwatani assembly facility packed to capacity with vibrating screens.
Major export order signals Kwatani’s leadership
8th September 2022

Competing with leading OEMs from around the world, vibrating screen specialist OEM Kwatani has snatched a mammoth export order for over 70 screens. The order was signed in April with a large copper... 


An image of part of the Sandvik TH665B
Sandvik launches zero-emission battery-electric underground mining truck in Africa
6th September 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Original-equipment manufacturer Sandvik on September 5 officially unveiled its 65-t-capacity zero-emission battery-electric truck, the Sandvik TH665B, at Electra Mining Africa in Johannesburg. The... 


PIC OF ESAB GM Chris Eibl
ESAB moving into new 5 000 m2 facility owing to significant growth
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Welding company ESAB will be moving into its new state-of-the-art 5 000 m2 facility in November - a move that’s largely motivated by the company experiencing “significant growth” over the last four... 


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