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Turnkey courier solutions for SA mining sector

9th July 2013 The transport of goods to destinations across Africa can pose challenges for mining firms located in South Africa. However, a Gauteng-based PostNet branch has responded to the particular needs of its mining-oriented clientele and carved out a niche position as a turnkey courier solutions... 

Access to capital is one of the most significant challenges facing the Canadian mining industry

15th February 2013 Along with its global counterparts, the Canadian mining industry has had to weather a tough few years. From volatile and uncertain economic and market factors, through to heightened regulatory burdens and difficult labour issues, mining firms have demonstrated that this is not an environment for... 

Mining sector forges closer bond with First Nations

15th February 2013 Canada is moving forward in its efforts to meet the needs of its indigenous peoples, with the mining sector playing a leading role. Mining Association of Canada (MAC) president and CEO Pierre Gratton tells Mining Weekly that engagement and consultation with Aboriginal communities, also known as... 

HR issues put mining sector competitiveness at risk

15th February 2013 Without exception the mining sector the world over must deal with the ‘people factor’. In this regard Canada is no different, with human resources (HR) challenges one of the largest threats to the future competitiveness of its mining industry. The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) is... 

Sustainability efforts gain momentum

15th February 2013 The Canadian mining industry has made significant progress in the last 10 to 15 years in the realm of environmental and social responsibility, reports Mining Association of Canada (MAC) president and CEO Pierre Gratton. “We have seen our members and much of the industry embrace the principles of... 

Canada keeps investment sights set on African mineral resources

15th February 2013 Africa’s rich bounty of mineral resources continues to draw interest from across the world, with companies from the likes of China, the UK and Australia very active on the continent.  However, MineAfrica VP Wayne Floreani tells Mining Weekly that Canada remains the largest non-African mining... 

2013 PDAC event goes for gold

15th February 2013 This year marks the eighty-first edition of the yearly Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention and the organiser intends for it to once again be the world’s leading convention for the mineral exploration industry. “Our goal is for it to be the premier networking and... 

Strategic partner financing the key to projects’ fortunes

15th February 2013 Lack of access to capital is often the culprit for worthy projects going undeveloped. But this is not likely to be the fate of two Canadian projects being advanced by Fortune Minerals, which is pursuing a project financing strategy for both its Nico and Arctos projects that involves investment... 

Air charter services to mining sector on the up

15th February 2013 Air charter service company Chapman Freeborn intends to increase its presence in the Canadian industry in 2013. Chapman Freeborn Canada country manager Ehab Matta tells Mining Weekly that the company’s Canadian office has been open for just over six years and it has provided several outsize cargo... 

Project success underpins consultancy’s Canadian presence

15th February 2013 Global mining consultancy AMC Consultants is further entrenching its technical expertise in the Canadian market with its involvement in minerals projects across the country. AMC Consultants Vancouver office GM Pat Stephenson tells Mining Weekly that the company has been involved in the Canadian... 

Project success underpins consultancy’s Canadian presence

15th February 2013 Global mining consultancy AMC Consultants is further entrenching its technical expertise in the Canadian market with its involvement in minerals projects across the country. AMC Consultants Vancouver office GM Pat Stephenson tells Mining Weekly that the company has been involved in the Canadian... 

Finance the next hurdle for potash project development

15th February 2013 Development-stage potash company Western Potash is actively pursuing financing for the development of its Milestone property in southern Saskatchewan. The property is located about 30 km south-east of Regina and 80 km south-east of Mosaic’s Belle Plaine mining lease, in an area which is home to... 

African diamond mine adds sparkle to company’s future prospects

15th February 2013 The vision of TSX-V-listed Diamcor Mining to become a key supplier of high-quality diamonds to industry leaders is moving closer to reality with the imminent completion of final work at its Krone-Endora at Venetia project in South Africa’s Limpopo province. Diamcor Mining CEO and chairperson Dean... 

Construction imminent at large diamond project

15th February 2013 Construction activities at the C$650-million Gahcho Kué diamond project are expected to kick off by mid-year following completion of the environmental review in December 2012. Located at Kennady Lake in Canada’s Northwest Territories, Gahcho Kué is being developed by a partnership between... 

New potash explorer to begin drilling deposit

15th February 2013 Newly formed Canadian potash and salt exploration company Red Moon Potash will take the opportunity afforded by participating at this year’s Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) event to convey its story and outline its plans for the year. Red Moon Potash president Patrick J... 

Software firm targets growth in Eastern Canadian market

15th February 2013 Software solutions provider Mintec will showcase several new products at this year’s Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada event. Mintec president John Davies tells Mining Weekly that one of the exciting new products to be featured is MineSight Implicit Modeler, which is a mathematical... 

African market beckons SA electrical group

29th August 2012 South African electrical and lighting products group Voltex has set its sights on expanding its presence into the African market. Voltex MD Stanley Green says that the group, which has 53 strategically-located outlets in South Africa, has plans to increase its activity into Africa. 

Trollope Mining Services 2000

23rd August 2012 Mining services company Trollope Mining Services 2000 is looking to grow by revamping the way the business is operated and by extending its geographical reach, the services it offers and the minerals it works with. 

Specialised Exhibitions

22nd August 2012 An extensive portfolio of exhibitions, more than 40 years of experience and strong international partnerships have propelled Specialised Exhibitions into the top echelon of Southern Africa exhibition companies. 

Ukwazi

22nd August 2012 Centurion company Ukwazi aims to grow systematically from being a small mining consultancy to a medium-sized mining solutions provider. 

GMSI

7th October 2010 Gauteng company GMSI, which forms part of the GijimaAst group, is an internationally-recognised centre of excellence within the mining, metals and minerals industry, says GMSI marketing manager Empie Strydom. 

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