Technology increasing efficiency in mines

Mines in Africa are increasingly becoming leaner and more focused on their core business aims, and this includes the way in which the mining industry deploys technology, says business technology company AccTech sales director Marc Gower.

Use of satellite-based communications in mining sector escalating

The association of key companies involved in delivering advanced digital fixed satellite systems Global VSAT Forum reports that satellite-based communications in the mining industry have escalated in recent years, owing to the reduction in costs...

Company Announcement: Swift connectivity for isolated mines

Attached please find a press release on: Maxwell’s satellite communications unit offers a complete IT solution for mines in remote areas.

Satcoms group sees exploration budgets returning

The mining sector is starting to put money back into exploration, which means recovering demand for mobile satellite communications firm Inmarsat's portable satellite terminals, reports market development manager Simon Curran. Inmarsat's...

Funded Nikanor presses on with $1,8bn copper mine, refinery

Two-thirds-funded London Aim-listed explorer, miner and refiner Nikanor has resumed 'full speed ahead' with its $1,8-billion copper project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Malawi govt gives Kayelekera uranium project the nod

Australian-based uranium miner Paladin Resources expects cumulative production from the company’s operations to reach 31-million pounds by the end of 2012.

Two-way radios still popular at mines

Effecting concise and speedy communication to all participants in mining operations is of utmost importance, pronounces Multisource Telecom’s CEO Hugh Myres.

Enterprise software for marine mining

Marine mining leader De Beers Marine will soon become the first company to run enterprise business software solution SAP R/3 from a seagoing vessel. The company will use a combination of satellite communications and SAP Application Link Enabling...