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Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly presents Announcements. This page offers a platform for unsolicited media announcements, made by companies and organisations, that have implications for the South African economy and the business environment. Creamer Media retains the right not to publish unsolicited media statements, as well as to remove such articles from the platform. Any opinions expressed are not those of Creamer Media and no warranty is made regarding the accuracy of the content.

BME’s partnerships drive global growth and ESG focus
BME’s partnerships drive global growth and ESG focus
10th January 2024

Globalising through partnerships, Omnia company BME continues to roll out its plans for expansion in markets including African countries, Canada, Australia and Indonesia. According to BME Managing... 


Bell Equipment appoints Ashley Bell as new CEO
Bell Equipment appoints Ashley Bell as new CEO
18th December 2023

Bell Equipment Limited has appointed Ashley Jon Bell (41), grandson of the company's founder Irvine Bell, as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective from 1 January 2024. This follows... 


Yende community welcomes Kangra’s social projects
Yende community welcomes Kangra’s social projects
11th December 2023

The handover of social upliftment projects to the Yende community in Donkerhoek, Mpumalanga, was a milestone in Kangra’s ongoing efforts to invest in the development of its host communities. A... 


Murray & Roberts Cementation exco members and PMC senior management congratulated the shaft sinking crew on achieving 1 Million Fatality Free hours on the project
Murray & Roberts Cementation achieves 1-million fatality free hours on PMC vent shaft
11th December 2023

Murray & Roberts Cementation, a leader in underground mining contracting, recently marked a significant milestone in its vent shaft contract which forms part of the Palabora Mining Company (PMC)... 


ITHUBA is changing lives one family at a time over the festive season
ITHUBA is changing lives one family at a time over the festive season
8th December 2023

ITHUBA, South Africa’s esteemed National Lottery Operator, is proud to showcase a continuation of it’s national housing initiative. A passionate proponent for the upliftment of communities at a... 


Renowned Australasian industry mentoring program enhances mining careers through learning and professional development
8th December 2023

The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) is proud to announce applications are now open for its highly acclaimed 2024 Mentoring Program. Now in its fifth year, AusIMM’s... 


Claudia Bompani from Irresistible Rough Diamonds
De Beers nurtures small businesses in reaching diamond dreams
7th December 2023

Forging transformation in the diamond sector through nurturing carefully selected small businesses, De Beers takes a hands-on approach that adapts to past experience. This has led the company to... 


Sanitation Rights Become Reality for Elomo Learners
Sanitation Rights Become Reality for Elomo Learners
7th December 2023

The lack of proper toilets has become a thing of the past for more than 120 learners at Elomo Primary School following an intervention by the Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) to build new... 


New study by Weir highlights big energy saving opportunity in mining
New study by Weir highlights big energy saving opportunity in mining
6th December 2023

The Weir Group PLC, a global mining technology leader, has completed a comprehensive study that highlights a significant opportunity to reduce energy use and emissions in comminution, the rock... 


Murray & Roberts Cementation is repurposing #3 Shaft at Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef project to serve a dual function
Dual-purpose vent shaft at Platreef will also hoist ore
6th December 2023

In a project innovation that will allow early hoisting of ore at Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef project, Murray & Roberts Cementation will be repurposing its 3 Shaft – a ventilation shaft – to serve a... 


Godwin diesel driven dewatering pumps are now available in Zambia and the DRC through Integrated Pump Technology
Integrated Pump Technology now exclusive Godwin pump distributor in Zambia/DRC
4th December 2023

South Africa based, Integrated Pump Technology has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Godwin diesel driven dewatering pumps in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).... 


Hexagon receives two prestigious awards for revolutionary mine safety solution that keeps operator fatigue in check
Hexagon receives two prestigious awards for revolutionary mine safety solution that keeps operator fatigue in check
30th November 2023

Hexagon’s Mining division was twice honoured at the 2023 Australian Mining Prospect Awards, for HxGN MineProtect Operator Alertness System (OAS), the company’s solution to improve mine safety by... 


With the new lighting solution, the school is now able to extend playing times into the evening.
Smart Lighting Solution for School’s Astro Hockey Field  
29th November 2023

BEKA Schréder has supplied the smart LED floodlighting solution for Durbanville High School’s Astro Hockey Field in Cape Town, Western Cape. Durbanville High School was established in 1827, in the... 


A new dawn for African energy
27th November 2023

Solar Power Africa launches with dynamic programme designed to empower Africa’s Energy Future Without solar and storage we cannot ensure a sustainable and secure energy system across Africa, that’s... 


 Procurement workshop unlocks information for local business
Procurement workshop unlocks information for local business
27th November 2023

Canyon Coal heeded its host community’s call to hold a Procurement Day event for businesses around Khanye colliery in Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng. More than 350 representatives of local businesses... 


De Beers donates former diamond sorting and sales office in Kimberley to Sol Plaatje University
De Beers donates former diamond sorting and sales office in Kimberley to Sol Plaatje University
24th November 2023

De Beers Group today announced that it is donating the Harry Oppenheimer House (HOH) building in Kimberley to the Sol Plaatje University following the January 2023 relocation of De Beers’... 


Botswana’s Diamond State-owned Enterprise - Enhancing value or entrenching the political economy
24th November 2023

By: Sheila Khama In many countries, extractives State Owned Enterprises, (SOEs) dominate economies but performance in governance and development terms varies. Some are spectacularly successful and... 


 Women in Mining South Africa Launches Bold Initiative Addressing Gender-Based Violence
Women in Mining South Africa Launches Bold Initiative Addressing Gender-Based Violence
23rd November 2023

Gender-based violence (GBV) takes centre stage in the agenda of Women in Mining South Africa (WIMSA). In a sector where various initiatives are underway, GBV remains a critical concern for the... 


Multotec undertook several environmental clean-up projects that yielded positive outcomes demonstrating the potential in environmental rehabilitation
Multotec eyes environmental clean-up projects as test work yields successful results
22nd November 2023

While the modern world simply cannot function without mining and industrial operations, environmental rehabilitation is an essential and sustainable response to the man-made destruction of the... 


First Exel™ Neo shipment
21st November 2023

Exel™ Neo: World's first lead-free non-electric detonator range ready to ship Orica, a leading global mining and infrastructure solutions company, is excited to announce that its lead-free... 


University of the Free State’s Shimla Park Rugby Field illuminated by OMNIBLAST-E floodlights with lighting control
Smart Sports Lighting Solution for University’s Sports Fields  
21st November 2023

BEKA Schréder is proud to have supplied the LED lighting solution with lighting control for the University of the Free State’s Shimla Park Rugby Field and soccer field. The University of the Free... 


AI and ESG Innovations Headline Micromine's 2024 Release
AI and ESG Innovations Headline Micromine's 2024 Release
21st November 2023

Emphasising a steadfast dedication to innovation, Micromine, next-generation technology for mining, has revealed its highly anticipated 2024 Release. The release introduces new features and... 


Submersible pumps have long been a staple in the world of fluid handling and pumping
Why Submersible pumps rise above the rest in fluid handling
21st November 2023

Submersible pumps have long been a staple in the world of fluid handling and pumping, with their presence becoming more pronounced, especially in particular applications like sump pumping,... 


Orica and Caterpillar announce technology collaboration to improve integrated workflows
Orica and Caterpillar announce technology collaboration to improve integrated workflows
20th November 2023

Orica (ASX: ORI) and Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) are teaming up to improve real-time data exchange and integrate workflows across the mining value chain. The collaboration is aimed at providing... 


New Heights for ZAC Golf Day Charity Fundraiser
New Heights for ZAC Golf Day Charity Fundraiser
20th November 2023

The Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) and its partners upped the standard once again at the 6th Annual Golf Day by raising a record R400 000 for community upliftment projects. This was a... 


Sandvik launches its most advanced top hammer tool systems 
Sandvik launches its most advanced top hammer tool systems 
20th November 2023

Featuring an industry-first curved thread design, Sandvik’s new CT55 and CT67 top hammer tool systems are the most advanced the company has launched. The unique design increases efficiency and... 


Grindex Bravo pumps are specifically designed to excel in applications where pumping fluids with high concentrations of abrasives, such as sand and stones, is required
Grindex Bravo pumps tackles tough slurry challenges head-on
16th November 2023

Pumping slurry is a demanding task for any pump due to the abrasive nature of the materials involved. The wear and tear on pump components can result in high maintenance and repair costs, leading... 


luminaires and SERIES 40 LED bulkheads ensure that the area is well illuminated to provide a sense of safety and wellbeing
Lighting Solution for Dube TradePort Warehouse
14th November 2023

BEKA Schréder is proud to have supplied the lighting solution for one of the new warehouses situated at the Dube TradePort close to Durban, South Africa. ​​Dube TradePort is a Special Economic Zone... 


Clean water flows for Nongoma communities
Clean water flows for Nongoma communities
14th November 2023

In a power play between the ANC and its coalition allies in Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, the Municipal Public Accounts Committees (MPAC) witnessed the appointment of Tumelo Thulo as its new... 


Invitation to the Mining Qualification Authority's 2023 Inaugural Mining Skills Lekgotla
13th November 2023

The Mining Qualification Authority (MQA) will be hosting the Inaugural Mining Skills Lekgotla event on 23 and 24 November 2023, that will also incorporate the MQA annual general meeting, led by the... 


Tshwane swing by? NSDV - Specialist Mining, Construction, and Environmental Law Firm Expands Footprint in Gauteng
Tshwane swing by? NSDV - Specialist Mining, Construction, and Environmental Law Firm Expands Footprint in Gauteng
13th November 2023

NSDV - previously known as Nupen Staude De Vries - has expanded its footprint to include a newly minted office in Tshwane’s Agri-Hub Office Park, Die Wilgers. The new office serves to make... 


World's largest copper producer reports remarkable success with new Vesconite Hilube bushings
World's largest copper producer reports remarkable success with new Vesconite Hilube bushings
13th November 2023

The leading global copper producer has achieved exceptional results through the implementation of Vesconite Hilube wear-resistant bushings on load haul dump machines (LHDs). Departing from... 


KREBS® Technequip® knife gate valves offer reliable performance in the most demanding applications
Technequip® knife gate valves a cut above
13th November 2023

Long regarded as a leading brand in abrasive slurry applications, KREBS® Technequip® knife gate valves now allow less stockholding of spares through the enhanced interchangeability of components.... 


We want more - A Divergence of Interests Between The Government of Botswana and De Beers
10th November 2023

By: Sheila Khama Botswana leads in mining, sorting, and valuing of diamonds but has fared less successfully in cutting and polishing. In this extract from a third of four articles on... 


Lettie Pitlagano: Pioneering Excellence in Health, Safety, and Environment in Mining
Lettie Pitlagano: Pioneering Excellence in Health, Safety, and Environment in Mining
7th November 2023

The Botswana Women in Mining conference took place in Gaborone on November 1st and 2nd. Over the course of the conference, women who’ve made significant contributions to the mining industry came... 


The 200 tph FastPlant™ from Sandvik Rock Processing at a leading limestone producer in Mali’s Koulikoro region
Sandvik FastPlant™ for mali-based limestone producer
7th November 2023

A leading limestone producer based in Kati, Mali, has taken delivery of a FastPlant™ from Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions. Central to the buying decision was the short lead time of the Sandvik... 


Launch of Outdoor Solar Sports Lighting Solution
Launch of Outdoor Solar Sports Lighting Solution
6th November 2023

BEKA Schréder is excited to announce the launch of their new outdoor SOLAR sports lighting solution, the SOLARFLOOD-SPORT! This new solar lighting solution provides a high performing, robust option... 


Trafo Power Solutions recently successfully extended its scope of supply into modular substations – also called E-houses
The evolution of mining infrastructure and EPCM collaboration
6th November 2023

As the demand for raw material continues to surge, the spotlight has turned to the mining sector, bringing both greenfield and brownfield mining projects into focus. Ensuring these ventures are... 


Sandvik’s recycling initiative has been extracting over six tonnes of carbide material annually
Sandvik's carbide recycling supports small business in SA
6th November 2023

In an innovative step that promotes both sustainability and local economic development, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is recycling the carbide buttons on its drill bits while boosting... 


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