Fraser Alexander celebrating 100 years of service to mining

South Africa’s Fraser Alexander, which has been providing customised solutions to the mining industry since 1912, this year celebrates 100 years of service to the resources sector. Fraser Alexander and his cousin Fred Alexander founded the...

Company Announcement: AngloGold First Quarter Earnings Double To $429m, approves $1.9bn Growth Projects

AngloGold Ashanti posted first-quarter adjusted headline earnings of $429m, more than double the same period a year earlier, and approved the development of three growth projects.

Skills shortage continues to plague mining sector

One of the most significant challenges facing the global mining fraternity is the continued skills shortage.

SA’s plunge as mining destination ‘no surprise’ – law firm

South Africa’s deterioration as an attractive mining investment destination should come as no surprise, said Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr corporate and commercial practice director Allan Reid on Friday. Mining companies were still frequently finding...

Advancements in emulsion pumps improve power consumption

German pumps company Netzsch Pumps & Systems has improved the product life and power consumption of its Nemo pump for explosive emulsions.

Company Announcement: Fill-controlled couplings with new blade wheel profile

New Voith Turbo fluid coupling for open-pit mining belt conveyors: lightweight – compact – offers greater power. Open-pit mining belt conveyors often transport the extracted raw materials over long distances.

Hemisphere announces new appointments

ASX-listed Southern Hemisphere Mining has appointed David Craig as nonexecutive chairperson, and Dr John Tarrant as a nonexecutive director, effective from June 1. Craig joined the company as a nonexecutive director in November 2009, and assumes...

22/04/2011 (On-The-Air)

An avalanche of global interest has come down on South Africa’s nifty new electronic mining register; South Africa’s Harmony Gold intends building a R20-bn mine in Papua New Guinea and Minerals Minister Susan Shabangu is set to be rooting out...

BHP lifts Q3 iron-ore output 7% but warns on coking coal output

Diversified mining group BHP Billiton on Wednesday reported a 7% increase in iron-ore production, but warned that wet weather continued to impact on its metallurgical coal operations in Australia. BHP, which has iron-ore operations in Australia...

The race is on for Africa’s mining resources

As financial confidence returns to the global mining sector, many Australian and Chinese mining companies and investors, besides others, are showing renewed interest in Africa and are actively pursuing mining projects and investments.

Mining software firm eyeing more business opportunities across Africa

International mining consulting company Snowden has increased its focus on the South African market, and aims to considerably expand its African market footprint in the coming year.

Rio Tinto sells part of Alcan to Switzerland’s Schweiter

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has sold its Alcan Composites business, which was part of its Alcan Engineered Products division, to Swiss textile and semiconductor machinery manufacturer, Schweiter Technologies, for $349-million. The transaction was...