MINE WORKER TURNED MINE FACILITATOR

South Africa’s Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, a former mine worker and one-time general secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers, at the announcement of the Northern Mineral Belt project, one of 17 strategic integrated projects (Sips)...

SA keen to move ahead with plans to unlock 'northern mineral belt'

Plans for unlocking South Africa's coal- and platinum-rich northern mineral belt through transport, water and energy interventions, were deliberated upon on Friday by officials representing all three spheres of government. The officials convened...

Sentula headline earnings flat, CEO sees volatile period ahead

JSE-listed mining services provider and coal miner Sentula Mining on Friday reported a R230-million loss for the half-year ended September 30, despite a 10% revenue increase to R1.35-billion. Headline earnings, which strip out certain one-off...

German firm unveils upgraded maintenance management system

Metallurgical plant and machine construction company SMS Siemag, in Germany, has introduced the upgraded integrated maintenance management system (IMMS) to the global market.

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...

Construction industry research report released by Creamer Media

Construction is a $7,5-trillion industry, accounting for 13,4% of the world’s gross domestic product. The industry is a driver of economic development, providing both private and public infrastructure.

On-site repairs reduce downtime of mills

The South African division of the Welding Alloys Group (Wasa) reports that the international cement production industry is currently seeking ways to reduce the costs and frequency of maintaining their grinding equipment which needed to process...

Playing a constructive role in South Africa’s success history

Global technology group Siemens will be showcasing its product and service portfolio at Electra Mining Africa 2010.

Rebounding demand revives diamond industry

The South African diamond industry is showing sure signs of recovery after the dramatic price decreases for rough diamonds during the economic crisis in 2008.

07/05/2010 (On-The-Air)

No less than 15 brand new fighter jets will police South Africa's skies during the 2010 FIFA World Cup; South Africa may mimic Brazil to boost falling local manufacture; Widespread illegal quarrying is smashing South Africa's sand and stone business.

Illegal, unregulated mining operations create an uneven playing field

Industry body the Aggregate & Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa (Aspasa) director Nico Pienaar says that because of a lack of policing by the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) and the Department of Environmental Affairs there...

05/03/2010 (On-The-Air)

South Africa could be getting 10% of its drinking water from the sea in the future; big business is promoting a growth vision that involves a doubling of the South African economy; Another mining summit will take place in South Africa this month,...