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Ilan Solomons

Ilan Solomons

Ilan Solomons is a Creamer Media Contributing Editor for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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RUDRAJIT MITRA He has published widely in the field of rock mechanics and rock engineering, particularly focusing on underground coal mining

New chairperson for Wits rock engineering department

6th October 2017

As a leading school in the field of rock engineering, the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) School of Mining Engineering has appointed Professor Rudrajit Mitra as centennial chairperson of the... 


NDLALENI PRUDENCE MKWANAZI
A hard worker with big dreams to achieve in her life, Mkwanazi obtained ten distinctions during her first year of study in 2016

Generous De Beers bursaries for varsity students

6th October 2017

When Ndlaleni Prudence Mkwanazi applied for tertiary education financial assistance from diamond company De Beers’ Voorspoed diamond mine, in Free State, earlier this year, little did she... 


Hwange Colliery Company records revenue declines, narrows operating loss

Hwange Colliery Company records revenue declines, narrows operating loss

29th September 2017

Zimbabwe coal mining and exploration company Hwange Colliery Company (HCC) recorded a 23% year-on-year decline in revenue for the six months to end June, it reported on Friday. The company’s... 


POSITIVE RESULTS Bulk sampling and test pitting within the newly acquired 8245L licence at Montepuez is delivering high quality stones from this secondary deposit

Despite lower valuation, research firm provides favourable update for Mustang

29th September 2017

Australian and US investment research firm Independent Investment Research (IIR) has updated its valuation for ASX-listed junior miner Mustang Resources, with this resulting in a slightly lower... 


SUPPORTING DEMAND NEEDS There is an ‘upsurge in demand’ for raw materials, such as stone dust, which is an essential ingredient for the manufacture of bricks and concrete blocks

Pilot Crushtec deploys Metso technologies enabling quarry to increase output, reduce costs

29th September 2017

Crushing and screening specialists Pilot Crushtec International, the Southern African distributor of Metso products, says it has the technologies and support services to assist in supplying raw... 


KEY CUSTOMER
The Zambian mining industry accounts for 80% of Zesco’s revenues with the balance coming from households, government, general industry and agriculture

Zambia mines deny they are being subsidised by domestic electricity consumers

29th September 2017

The notion that Zambia’s mines are being subsidised by domestic consumers is  “wholly untrue and completely at odds with the facts”, states Zambian Chamber of Mines president Nathan Chishimba, in... 


FUNDING OPPRESSION? The report raises concern that diamond money is secretly financing institutions responsible for oppressing the Zimbabwean people

Report reveals how politicians and security forces are siphoning off Zim’s diamond wealth

29th September 2017

Powerful military, political elites and security forces have taken control and secretly exploited Zimbabwe’s once promising diamond sector, while concealing the scale of the loss to its people, a... 


NKHENSANI MASEKOA The centre of excellence will seek to undertake research, build capacity and facilitate research outcomes for the South African mining sector

MHSC’s centre of excellence set to open in November

22nd September 2017

The Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) is currently implementing a business plan for its centre of excellence, which is scheduled to open by the end of November. This is according to MHSC... 


ELIKHULU CONSTRUCTION START Pan African CEO Cobus Loots, Mpumalanga Finance, Economic Development and Tourism MEC Eric Kholwane and Department of Mineral Resources director-general Advocate Thabo Mokoena

Construction starts on Pan African’s R1.7bn Elikhulu tailings retreatment project

22nd September 2017

Government, trade unions and traditional leadership have heaped praise on South African precious metals miner Pan African Resources for the development of its R1.7-billion Elikhulu tailings... 


Lesotho’s Letšeng mine recovers several 100-ct-plus diamonds, expects trend to continue

Lesotho’s Letšeng mine recovers several 100-ct-plus diamonds, expects trend to continue

15th September 2017

The Letšeng diamond mine, in Lesotho, recovered several diamonds larger than 100 ct during the first half of 2017, with LSE-listed diamond miner Gem Diamonds upbeat that this trend will continue... 


ENCOURAGING DEVELOPMENTS The new regulations are a positive step that aligns the timelines for WULAs with the application for an environmental authorisation

Regulatory overhaul expected to improve water use licensing turnaround

15th September 2017

Analysts are hopeful that recent regulations promulgated by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will assist in overcoming the long delays in securing water use licence authorisations... 


LETŠENG DIAMOND MINE The openpit diamond mine, in the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, comprises two kimberlite pipes within 200 m of each other

Lesotho’s Letšeng mine recovers several 100-ct-plus diamonds, expects trend to continue

15th September 2017

The Letšeng diamond mine, in Lesotho, recovered several diamonds larger than 100 ct during the first half of 2017, with LSE-listed diamond miner Gem Diamonds upbeat that this trend will continue... 


MTHOKOZISI ZONDI Despite the decrease in fatalities and injuries at mines in recent years, a lot more needs to be done to ensure the ending of injuries and fatalities at mines

Mining industry urged to do more to prevent further fatalities in 2017

15th September 2017

The recent spike in fatalities at South African mines, with the most recent occurring at Harmony Gold’s Kusasalethu mine, near Carletonville, should serve as a timely reminder to the mining... 


SANDVIK LH115L LOW-PROFILE LOAD HAUL DUMPER The LH115L machines are cost-efficient and durable and have been developed and optimised for local mining conditions

Sandvik invests in local equipment facility, launches new low-profile load haul dumpers

15th September 2017

Mining equipment and services provider Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology last week officially opened its new R15-million production unit in Boksburg. The opening of the new 1 500 m2 facility,... 


Charl Groenewald

Charl Groenewald

15th September 2017

This week Mining Weekly features Charl Groenewald, the customer support executive of Barloworld Equipment Southern Africa, the Caterpillar dealer for Southern Africa, Iberia, Siberia and Russia Far... 


Metso showcases ongoing commitment to servicing South African mining sector

Metso showcases ongoing commitment to servicing South African mining sector

13th September 2017

This year marks 60 years since global engineering and technology corporation Metso's factory in Vereeniging was established. The factory became part of the Metso group in 1970 and has played "a... 


Pan African CEO Cobus Loots, Mpumalanga Finance, Economic Development and Tourism MEC Eric Kholwane and Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) director-general Advocate Thabo Mokoena

Pan African’s tailings retreatment project set to boost Mpumalanga economy

8th September 2017

Government, trade unions and traditional leadership have heaped praise on South African precious metals miner Pan African Resources for the development of its R1.7-billion Elikhulu tailings... 


JJ VAN DER MERWE
De Beers Marine Mining is seeking to ensure interoperability between different machines, devices, sensors and people to ensure clarity of communication

De Beers’ marine mining unit assessing feasibility of digital transformation

8th September 2017

Diamond company De Beers’ marine mining division is currently running a pilot project to assess the feasibility of implementing digital transformation and thereby ensuring optimal operational... 


FIFTY NOT OUT

FIFTY NOT OUT

8th September 2017

This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the first 22 ct gold bullion Krugerrand, which was produced on July 3, 1967. Since its launch, more than 53-million ounces of gold, or over 60-million... 


TERMS OF AGREEMENT In terms of the agreement, Rand Refinery has undertaken to remove all clauses, in relation to the requirement, from its application forms as well as its website

Krugerrand dealers no longer required to be members of association

8th September 2017

The Competition Commission and precious metal smelting and refining complex Rand Refinery have agreed that dealers of Krugerrands no longer have to be members of the South African Association of... 


CHARLES WALTER
Iron-ore and manganese ore prices have reflected improved global economic conditions

Assore posts record headline earnings

8th September 2017

Mining investment holding company Assore achieved a 199% increase in headline earnings to R5.2-billion for the financial year to June 30, compared with R1.7-billion in the previous year.... 


Jeffrey Christian

Jeffrey Christian

8th September 2017

This week we feature Jeffrey Christian, the managing partner of CPM Group, a commodities market research, consulting, financial advisory and asset management firm 


The new 5 t, Sandvik LH115L low-profile load haul dumper on display

Sandvik unveils new R15m local production facility, launches new LHD line

5th September 2017

Mining equipment and services provider Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology on Tuesday officially opened its new R15-million production unit in Boksburg. The opening of the new 1 500 m2 facility,... 


Department of Mineral Resources chief inspector of mines Mthokozisi Zondi

Fatalities serve to remind industry of necessity to achieve zero harm – DMR

1st September 2017

The recent spike in fatalities at South African mines, with the most recent occurring at Harmony Gold’s Kusasalethu mine, near Carletonville, should serve as a timely reminder to the mining... 


FINDING A GOOD MIX The company wants to create as many jobs as possible by using labour intensive processes with automated applications kept to a minimum

Company showcasing opportunities that exist for local manufacturers

1st September 2017

South African amenities manufacturing company The Bespoke Amenities Company (TBAC) is striving to be an example of what is possible, if local companies are willing to invest in local manufacturing... 


MOSA MABUZA
Mabuza is a qualified geologist with extensive exploration experience in multiple regional jurisdictions

Council for Geoscience appoints new CEO

1st September 2017

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) has appointed Mosa Mabuza as its new CEO. The position was previously held by Simon Sikhosana until his retirement in November 2016. Mabuza was subsequently... 


JUHA ERKKILÄ The renovations at Metso’s Tampere factories will also improve the safety of personnel and visitors to the facilities

Metso invests €1m in factories to improve production, safety levels

1st September 2017

The capacity of diversified engineering group Metso’s Tampere factories, in Finland will be increased and occupational safety improved with the new production line for Lokotrack mobile crushing... 


REGULATORY SHORTFALLS? South Africa has ‘an outdated and inadequate regulation’ in Chapter 16 of the Mining Act that requires just a single airline from the surface for the supply of breathable air

SA coal sector ‘rapidly falling behind’ in safety practices

1st September 2017

The South African coal mining industry continues to push back on safe practices, states Australian mining-refuge chamber manufacturer MineArc Systems. The company says that although there is plenty... 


CATRIONA BEADEL Young Mining Professionals London was established independently at the beginning of 2017 and has hosted two successful events

London joins global Young Mining Professionals network

1st September 2017

The Young Mining Professionals (YMP) has launched its latest chapter in London, in the UK and aims to leverage the UK’s location as a “global hub for mining and finance” to provide opportunities... 


Charles Fourie

Charles Fourie

1st September 2017

This week we feature Charles Fourie, the CEO of Quaestec Gold Africa, a 650-employee mineral resource development company with assets worth $43-million 


In terms of the agreement, Rand Refinery has undertaken to remove all clauses, in relation to the requirement, from its application forms as well as its website

Krugerrand dealers no longer required to be members of SAAND

30th August 2017

The Competition Commission and precious metal smelting and refining complex Rand Refinery have agreed that dealers of Krugerrands no longer have to be members of the South African Association of... 


Assore CEO Charles Walters

Assore posts record headline earnings of R5.2bn as commodity prices rebound

30th August 2017

Mining investment holding company Assore achieved a 199% increase in headline earnings to R5.2-billion for the financial year to June 30, compared with R1.7-billion in the previous year.... 


ALL SMILES Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg says the first half of this year had the ‘best growth momentum’ in the global economy in recent years

Commodity price improvement drives Glencore’s earnings

25th August 2017

Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore said “extensive efforts” to reposition its balance sheet and propel the company’s industrial asset portfolio improvements over the last two years... 


AIR QUALITY IMPROVER EcoPlanet Bamboo will initially supply Mantis with for use across the group’s hotel rooms to improve the quality of indoor air

Hotel group moves to integrate bamboo products into facilities

25th August 2017

Bamboo producer and products supplier EcoPlanet Bamboo and hotel group Mantis Collection have signed a memorandum of understanding which could have “far-reaching benefits for the environment and... 


BISIE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Alphamin has focused this year on completing Bisie’s preparatory infrastructure for the site and advancing the underground mine development

$70m already spent at $134m DRC tin project

25th August 2017

Tin exploration and development company Alphamin Resources is nearing completion of the boxcut at its 9 900 t/y Bisie tin project, in North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Alphamin... 


HARMFUL SUBSTANCE Exposure to mercury can have serious health impacts including irreversible brain damage

Forum welcomes adoption of mercury convention

25th August 2017

The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Metals, Minerals and Sustainable Development (IGF) has welcomed the “successful adoption” of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which came into force on... 


REVIVED APPEAL The resurgence of demand for the Krugerrand returned it to being the world’s best selling new gold coin in 2016

2017 to be best year for Krugerrand sales since 1980s, says Rand Refiney

25th August 2017

Increased demand for gold has supported sales of the gold bullion Krugerrands and this year is predicted to yield the highest sales since the 1980s, with an expected 15% to 20% increase on the... 


MOSEBENZI ZWANE
The Minister has signed a cooperation agreement on mineral and upstream petroleum development with the Central African Republic

Central African Republic, South Africa ink mineral development MoU

25th August 2017

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Central African Republic (CAR) and South Africa has been entered into based on “friendship and common interests” to cooperate on mineral and upstream... 


Explorer overcomes funding crunch, targeting first gold pour at Mali project by year-end

Explorer overcomes funding crunch, targeting first gold pour at Mali project by year-end

18th August 2017

It is common knowledge that securing investment for exploration projects, particularly for junior operators, has been “extremely challenging”, owing to the current tepid global economic climate and... 


MAINTAINING EFFICIENT WORKFLOWS The addition increases the accuracy of the stress intensification factors for tees based on the work done with FEA 2012 and newer ASME B31.1 and B31.3 codes

Bentley Systems releases update for AutoPIPE Connect edition

18th August 2017

Global infrastructure software manufacturer Bentley Systems has released the most recent update of its AutoPIPE Connect edition, which supports ASME B31J piping code document calculations. AutoPIPE... 


LOFTY AMBITIONS
Through parent company Glencore’s commitment and financial support the mine’s management team wants to turn Mopani into a world-class mining company by 2023

Billions in investment to propel Zambia’s Mopani mine into costs ‘premier league’

18th August 2017

“Like a sports team, Mopani copper mine, in Kitwe, Zambia is near the bottom of the league and needs to improve its ranking to avoid relegation or closure,” says diversified mining major Glencore’s... 


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