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Mia Breytenbach

Mia Breytenbach

Mia Breytenbach is Deputy Editor: Features for Mining Weekly.

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By Mia Breytenbach

DRA Group CEO Wray Carvelas

South African mining industry still not spending enough on R&D

6th October 2017

While South Africa has increased its investment in mining research and development (R&D) since 2014, the country’s investment is still below that of its peers, delegates heard during a panel... 


INCUBATION UNDER WAY
The incubation programme started last month, with workshops targeting existing and aspiring entrepreneurs that have initiatives across the business spectrum

De Beers launches business incubator to promote SMMEs near Limpopo operations

6th October 2017

Diamond company De Beers has officially launched its second business incubator near its Venetia diamond mine operations in Limpopo. The incubator’s accelerated development programme aims to promote... 


EASE OF USE
The integration of the Leica BLK360 laser image scanner and Autodesk software streamlines the reality capture process

Geospatial products distributor launches world’s smallest image laser scanner locally

6th October 2017

Geospatial products distributor Aciel Geomatics has officially locally launched the Leica BLK360 imaging laser scanner – the world’s smallest and lightest image laser scanner. Aciel Geomatics, the... 


CAPITAL LOCATION
in less than a year of being operational, Highveld Industrial Park has set up a sustainable business

Closed steel mill discovering new life as an industrial park

6th October 2017

Following the implementation of the business strategy to convert Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium complex, in Mpumalanga, into an industrial park, the park is capitalising on its strategic... 


OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHT
Installation of the ball mill shell, following delivery of the ball mill are key milestones in progressing the project to production

First gold pour at new Mali gold mine by year-end

6th October 2017

The ball mill shell has been successfully installed at emerging gold miner Hummingbird Resources’ flagship Yanfolila project, in Mali, which remains on schedule and on budget for the first gold... 


CONTESTED COMMODITY
Various legal proceedings are under way to oppose the proposed 15-year Yzermyn underground coal mine

Civil society bodies resisting plan for a coal mine in Mpumalanga

6th October 2017

A coalition of eight civil society and community organisations, represented by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), which is resisting a proposed coal mine inside a declared protected... 


CoM committed to finding workable solutions that are in the national interest

5th October 2017

The Chamber of Mines (CoM) has drawn a firm line in the sand regarding its opposition to unethical leadership, bad governance and State capture,” CoM president Mxolisi Mgojo asserted on Thursday.... 


Mining leaders stress need for good leadership

5th October 2017

Good leadership is critical to South Africa, former AngloGold Ashanti CEO Bobby Godsell said on Thursday. Speaking during a panel discussion on the leadership skills required for the future at the... 


Herbert Smith Freehills partner Peter Leon

Industry to focus on back-to-basics for new Mining Charter – Herbert Smith Freehills

5th October 2017

The South African mining industry has to focus on going back to basics and on why the Mining Charter was created when considering Mining Charter Three, Herbert Smith Freehills partner and Africa... 


Coal of Africa Vele colliery

CoAL seeks greater self-sufficiency after transformational FY17

29th September 2017

Following an “extremely positive and transformational year” in which South Africa-focused Coal of Africa Limited (CoAL) achieved significant milestones, such as the settlement of significant... 


SIZABLE PROCESSING
Titan 3596 mineral ore scrubber is used to wash and break up alluvial gravels, clay and sand

Gigantic SA-made ore scrubber destined for Sierra Leone mineral sands mine

29th September 2017

Mechanical process equipment and solutions provider MechProTech has completed the manufacturing of one of its largest pieces of mining process equipment – the multimillion-rand, Titan 3596 mineral... 


SOARING CONSTRUCTION
The 100-m-tall Siemens wind turbines, which allow for optimum energy production, take between one and three days to construct, assuming favourable weather

Turbine installations at wind project completed ahead of schedule

29th September 2017

Khobab Wind Farm, in the Northern Cape has completed all 61 wind turbine installations, ahead of schedule this month. Further, Khobab, together with its adjacent wind farm, the Loeriesfontein Wind... 


HELPING HAND
Some small business owners want the government to provide more funding and some believe government should grant tax breaks for their business

Small businesses remain optimistic, despite volatility and uncertainties

29th September 2017

Despite economic volatility, South African small business owners remain optimistic and are actively pursuing growth, according to research from cloud based accounting software company Xero.   The... 


RESOURCE DETERMINATION
The drilling programme, along with previous geological and resource development work, is targeting the declaration of an inferred resource

Botswana Diamonds to start drilling at Limpopo project in October

29th September 2017

Diamond exploration and project development company Botswana Diamonds has announced that it will start large diameter drilling (LDD) at the Zebediela project, in Limpopo, next month. Zebediela... 


WORLD-CLASS FACILITY
BMG’s R400-million investment to upgrade its existing Droste Park facilities into a leading-edge distribution centre, centralises functional and support operations

BMG invests R400m in Joburg distribution centre

29th September 2017

Technical solutions provider BMG, which is part of Invicta Holdings, has officially launched its BMG World site, in Johannesburg, which is the culmination of a consolidation and supply chain... 


Yanfolila gold project, Mali

Construction progresses at Hummingbird’s Yanfolila gold project

27th September 2017

The ball mill shell has been successfully installed at Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources’ flagship Yanfolila project, in Mali, which remains on schedule and on budget for the first gold pour by the... 


PAVING THE WAY
The Model Law may aid in additional efficiency, transparency and accountability with regard to public and private sector engagement in transboundary infrastructure

Legal framework offers model for enhancing transboundary infrastructure investment

22nd September 2017

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (Uneca) has unveiled the Model Law that provides a framework for the harmonisation of cross-border rules, regulations, laws and policies governing... 


ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
There still remain outstanding and unpaid invoices of up to R5.3-billion

Big room for improvement in payment of suppliers by government

22nd September 2017

While Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Performance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Administration Jeff Radebe’s commented last month that the time taken by government to pay suppliers is... 


KEY COMPONENT
Master Drilling aims to grow business not only in underground mining, but also in openpit mining, which makes up the majority of mining

Master Drilling aiming to extend geographical, technological diversification

22nd September 2017

Raise-boring and drilling solutions provider Master Drilling continues to extend its service provision capacity and technology reach, with the company focusing on diversifying into new markets and... 


SECTOR STRENGTH
There is continued resilience of platinum demand from the automotive sector, as well as from the platinum jewellery sector

Platinum body expects market to maintain balance this year

15th September 2017

The platinum market is expected to remain in fundamental balance, albeit with a small 15 000 oz deficit for this year, the World Platinum Investment Council’s (WPIC’s) latest ‘Platinum Quarterly’... 


SHEER ADVANTAGE
The 60 000 m2 facility allows for the ability to work more efficiently while increasing capacity to provide unmatched parts availability for customers across Africa

Equipment manufacturer inaugurates new facility

15th September 2017

Heavy-equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has officially inaugurated its new parts distribution facility, near Johannesburg, in Gauteng. The 60 000 m2 facility consolidates two smaller... 


SIZING UP
The new 27 500 m2 Dunes Mall in Walvis Bay, will be the largest in the area and the second largest in Namibia

New retail development to open in Walvis Bay

15th September 2017

The new R500-million Dunes Mall in Walvis Bay, Namibia, is in the final stages of completion, with its doors set to open next month. The mall is developed by South African property developer and... 


Canadian-listed junior plans further drilling to increase  Guinea project resource base

Canadian-listed junior plans further drilling to increase Guinea project resource base

15th September 2017

TSX-V-listed Volcanic Gold Mines plans to drill within the significantly expanded mineralized footprint defined by air-core drilling adjacent to the inferred mineral resource at its Mandiana gold... 


Botswana Diamonds plans additional drilling at South Africa project

12th September 2017

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds’ shares on the LSE rose by nearly 20% on Tuesday as the company announced it would start large diameter drilling (LDD) at the Zebediela project, in Limpopo, in October.... 


Master Drilling posts resilient interim results, continues technological innovation focus

Master Drilling posts resilient interim results, continues technological innovation focus

12th September 2017

Two additional machines and the impact of favourable foreign-exchange movements have contributed to a 12.5% increase in JSE-listed drilling services provider Master Drilling’s revenue to... 


Nokeng mulling two or three more fluorspar mines by 2026 as huge shortage is predicted

Nokeng mulling two or three more fluorspar mines by 2026 as huge shortage is predicted

8th September 2017

Following the breakthrough of opening the first new mine in Gauteng, South Africa, in the last 12 years, which is being developed by producer SepFluor’s wholly owned Nokeng fluorspar mine, the... 


PROJECT REVIEW
The Square Kilometre Array Africa partner countries reviewed the African SKA, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry Network, and the Big Data Africa initiative

SKA Africa partner countries to collaborate on radio astronomy

8th September 2017

Following the conclusion of the fourth Ministerial meeting of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Africa partner countries in Accra, Ghana, last month, members of the nine countries, represented by... 


ZEST MANAGEMENT
Front left, Zest WEG Group CEO Louis Meiring, Zest WEG Group CFO Nicky Hariparfad and Zest WEG Group logistics and operations director Juliano Vargas

Zest WEG Group achieves Level 2 BBBEE status

8th September 2017

Motor and controls manufacturer WEG subsidiary Zest WEG Group has taken steps to create a broader-based and more sustainable ownership foundation to ensure its compliance with the new Broad-Based... 


VERSATILE ORE
Fluorite ore is mined for the production of calcium fluoride (CaF2), also known as fluorspar, which is a critical commodity for industrialised nations

Nokeng mulling two or three more fluorspar mines by 2026 as huge shortage is predicted

8th September 2017

Following the breakthrough of opening the first new mine in Gauteng, South Africa, in the last 12 years, which is being developed by producer SepFluor’s wholly owned Nokeng fluorspar mine, the... 


Platinum market expected to maintain balance amid continued supply constraints – WPIC

Platinum market expected to maintain balance amid continued supply constraints – WPIC

6th September 2017

The platinum market is expected to remain in fundamental balance, albeit with a small 15 000 oz deficit for this year, the World Platinum Investment Council’s (WPIC’s) latest ‘Platinum Quarterly’... 


FORTUNE MOJAPELO
There is no longer any doubt about the growth of energy storage globally to gigawatts of annual capacity and billions of dollars in market opportunity

Studies point to favourable outlook for vanadium redox flow battery

1st September 2017

There is favourable demand for vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs), particularly in the utility and offgrid, as well as minigrid, markets, with demand to peak from 2025 to 2030. This is according... 


ENABLING TRANSACTION The transaction, will enable Servest to provide a seamless facility management and mobile technology offering for its growing client base

Servest acquires stake in ICT services company

1st September 2017

International facilities management provider Servest has partnered with investment company Bottega InvestCo in the acquisition of integrated information and communications technology (ICT) services... 


Study urges South Africa to find energy storage niche

1st September 2017

With energy storage considered to be the “new wave” in the energy sector and increasingly becoming a reality, South Africa needs to prepare itself if it wishes to take advantage of the energy... 


LONG-TERM BENEFIT
BMI expexts long-term cost savings to benefit companies that are ahead of the curve when it comes to prioritising green strategies

Despite high upfront costs, technology investments yield long-term savings – BMI

1st September 2017

With metals and mining companies increasingly investing in technology that will help reduce their carbon footprints, owing to the global drive to lower carbon emissions, meaningful efforts to... 


Caterpillar inaugurates new Joburg parts distribution centre

Caterpillar inaugurates new Joburg parts distribution centre

31st August 2017

Caterpillar has officially inaugurated its new parts distribution facility, near Johannesburg, Gauteng. The 60 000 m2 facility consolidated two smaller parts distribution sites – Linbro Park and... 


WINNING PROJECT
The 20 MW solar photovoltaic project is expected to become the first utility-scale solar PV project in Lesotho

AfDB’s sustainable energy fund to support PV project in Lesotho

25th August 2017

The African Development Bank- (AfDB-) managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (Sefa) has approved a $695 500 grant to NEO I SPV, a subsidiary of independent power producer OnePower Lesotho, to... 


DOUGLAS BOATENG
Procurement strategies are increasingly becoming influential in informing and ensuring successful industrialisation

Ghana procurement agency appoints SA-linked supply chain specialist

25th August 2017

The University of South Africa (Unisa) Graduate School of Business Leadership’s (SBL’s) first-ever professor extraordinaire for supply and value chain management in Africa Professor Douglas Boateng... 


PROGRESSING WELL
More than 25-million tonnes of the estimated 65-million to 70-million tonnes of waste rock have been excavated at the Gamsberg project

Gamsberg project to retore Vedanta’s zinc output to 300 000 t/y from mid-2018

25th August 2017

Diversified miner Vedanta Resources subsidiary Zinc International has committed more than 80% of the $400-million capital expenditure (capex) for the first phase of the Gamsberg zinc project, in... 


ALLUVIAL MINING
Mining contractors Omnia Mining and Moz Gold and Sino Minerals Investment Company will exploit the alluvial gold deposits

Mining contractor activity progressing at Moz gold project

25th August 2017

The mining contractor activity at Aim-listed Xtract Resources’ Manica concession area, in Mozambique, is progressing “favourably”, with initial mining of the alluvial gold deposits expected to... 


Despite high upfront costs, technology investments reap long-term savings – BMI

Despite high upfront costs, technology investments reap long-term savings – BMI

24th August 2017

With metals and mining companies increasingly investing in technology that will help reduce their carbon footprints, owing to the global drive to lower carbon emissions, meaningful efforts to... 


South32 CEO Graham Kerr

South32 sees upswing in South African, Mozambique aluminium production

24th August 2017

Diversified miner South32 reported solid performances across its aluminium supply chain for the financial year ended June 30, with record production from Mozal Aluminium, in Mozambique, and... 


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