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Orica

2nd December 2022 Orica is the world’s largest provider of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems to the mining, quarrying, oil and gas and construction markets, a leading supplier of sodium cyanide for gold extraction, and a specialist provider of ground support services in mining and tunnelling.... →

Role of PGMs in creating hydrogen economy

By: Cameron Mackay 2nd December 2022 South Africa’s transition to a low-carbon economy is under way, and the country contains the world’s largest reserves of the platinum-group metals (PGMs) essential to this transition. The demand for PGMs will increase as they are critical to the realisation of a hydrogen economy, which is one of... →

Company builds centralised control room for mine

By: Cameron Mackay 2nd December 2022 Engineering, integration and manufacturing company Iritron completed a 360° control room at a mine in the Northern Cape province this year. The control room is a showcase for the implementation of smart technology, digitalisation and mechanisation using smart control room equipment and... →

SMART CONTROL ROOM The control room is a showcase for the implementation of smart technology, digitalisation and mechanisation

Construction company contributes to DRC mine accommodation

By: Cameron Mackay 2nd December 2022 South African construction company Moladi has supplied its removable, reusable, recyclable and lightweight plastic formwork mould construction system for miner Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa copper mine, in Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The plastic injection-moulded panel formwork... →

BENEFICIAL CONSTRUCTION Moladi links with local communities so they can participate in the construction process enhancing job creation and skills development

Supplier aids tunnel construction

By: Cameron Mackay 2nd December 2022 Construction materials supplier Peikko South Africa has partnered with a local construction company to develop an innovative ventilation tunnel design for a headgear structure in a mine located in the Limpopo province. Peikko South Africa supplies a large selection of products for both precast... →

DANIEL PETROV The local engineering, procurement and construction contractor conducted the manufacture and installation of the precast concrete elements on-site

Liner manufacturer driving innovation

25th November 2022 Internationally recognised manufacturer of abrasion-resistant liner materials for the mining, chemicals and power generating industries Rio-Carb notes that its R-C 700 Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) liner plate and Impact plate range strive to deliver top quality to its African mining clientele.... →

Dozers with unbeatable power

2nd August 2022 Since 1965, John Deere has produced a line of Crawler Dozer’s with an unbeatable combination of power and efficiency. The 1050K (261 kW @ 1 800 rpm) which recently touched Southern African soil for the first time, will enable your site to do more with a lot less effort. →

SA’s mining future rests on exploration turnaround

By: Tracy Hancock 15th July 2022 The popular Junior Indaba, held in Johannesburg last month, highlighted once again that South Africa is losing ground on the exploration and junior mining front – with exploration being discouraged by a range of factors. Unlike many other jurisdictions, it appears that South Africa does not... →

ACTION NEEDED Unless exploration increases very quickly, there will be a real lack of projects to replace the mines facing closure in the next decade

Mine water, waste skills deficit amid green mining transition

By: Tracy Hancock 15th July 2022 The global green mining transition, which is driving a significant increase in demand for effective water and waste management in the African mining market, has highlighted a skills shortage, says WSP in Africa Earth and Environment MD Ralph Heath. “We can’t hire enough people and we are not... →

THE SHOW MUST GO ON WSP has continued to work for mining companies across Africa while adapting to the challenge of keeping water and waste facilities operational remotely amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Mines opting for solar security lighting

By: Tracy Hancock 15th July 2022 Many African mines are opting for solar-powered perimeter lighting so that their security is not compromised during power failures, says luminaires manufacturer BEKA Schréder export manager Paulo Mamede. “Demand also depends on the mineral being mined, with security being stricter at gold and... →

QUALITY CONTROL Low quality imports are one the most pertinent challenges that BEKA Schréder faces when working in Africa

Demand outstrips tyre supply

By: Tracy Hancock 15th July 2022 The African mining market’s demand for tyre solutions provider Bridgestone Southern Africa’s product has increased substantially and is exceeding supply, owing to global tyre supply constraints, says Bridgestone Southern Africa off-the-road business segment manager Nathan Fouche. “On the back of... →

DRIVING PRODUCTIVITY The real value comes from measuring the increases in mine production and reduced downtime when using a Bridgestone product

Company automating Gabon manganese mine

By: Tracy Hancock 15th July 2022 Pretoria-based automation company Iritron is involved in an expansion project at a manganese mine in Gabon. Owner Comilog is the world’s second largest high-grade manganese producer, says Iritron CEO Alwyn Rautenbach. Adhering to system architecture, Iritron is supplying control systems, motor... →

ENHANCING EFFICIENCIES Iritron is supplying Camilog's mining operation in Gabon with control systems, motor control centres and network panels

Artisanal, small-scale miners still underserved

By: Tracy Hancock 15th July 2022 Artisanal mining has grown substantially in sub-Saharan Africa over the past 20 years despite being an underserved market where accessing capital, markets and expertise is challenging, says specialist blockchain platform provider Minexx CEO Marcus Scaramanga. Minexx helps artisanal and... →

SUPPORTING SURETY Through the traceability, transparency and trust afforded by blockchain, artisanal and small-scale miners can meet the expectations of their downstream customers

Lining installation under way

By: Tracy Hancock 15th July 2022 Civil engineering construction services provider ICON Group is currently progressing with work at a gold mine in Burkino Faso, where it is installing 200 000 m2, 1.5 mm high-density polyethylene (HDPE) lining as part of the construction of a greenfield tailings dam. The country is the... →

DAM DESIGN The tailings facility is designed to stack tailings 15 m high with an inward angle of not more than 20°

Electric vehicles, battery chargers set to offer more sustainable mining

26th November 2021 Specialist mining services provider Becker Mining South Africa has been appointed distributor in Southern and Central Africa by leading mobile mining equipment supplier Miller Technology. Becker Mining South Africa now supplies and supports Miller’s new range of Relay electric mining vehicles –... →

An image of Miller Technology's new Relay electric mining vehicle

REACHING NEW DEPTHS The Relay electric mining vehicles were developed especially for the underground mining environment

Supply resilient amid Covid

By: Nadine Ramdass 26th November 2021 Despite the ongoing global impact of the pandemic on various industries, including the African mining industry, power systems provider Cummins has prioritised measures to ensure that it meets client requirements. Cummins mining GM and director Victor Masuku says that the company ensures that the... →

Recycled rubber can reduce environmental impact

By: Nadine Ramdass 26th November 2021 Recycled rubber manufacturer Xtyre Global provides patented products made from recycled tyres that can replace wood and plastic products, particularly in the industrial environment. Xtyre Global notes that its rubber pallets and safety products are ideal for the mining industry’s harsh conditions... →

An image of Xtyre's recycled Tyre Pallet

RECYCLED TYRE PALLET Xtyre's products are durable, stornger alternatives to plastic or wood products

Chemicals aid sustainable mining efforts

By: Nadine Ramdass 26th November 2021 To assist mining companies in moving towards sustainable mining, customised chemical solutions specialist Clariant Mining Solutions is working with several mines in the sub-Saharan Africa region. Clariant’s assistance includes helping mines in reprocessing tails and has also launched a competence... →

An image of Clariant sub-Saharan Africa regional metallurgist Linda Mahlangu

LINDA MAHLANGU Clariant works to find sustainable solutions

Gold producer expands processing plant

By: Nadine Ramdass 26th November 2021 Gold producer Tanzanian Gold Corporation has completed its 360 t/d processing plant for its Buckreef operation, in Tanzania, and will continue its phased construction approach, which will result in the processing operation being expanded to 1 000 t/d by 2022’s third quarter. The 360 t/d plant is... →

PLANNING EXPANSIONS Tanzanian Gold will expand its recently completed 360 t/d plant to a 1000 t/d plant

Coal deemed relevant despite encouragement to move towards renewables

By: Nadine Ramdass 26th November 2021 A key trend at the 2021 twenty-sixth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26), has been pledges from many countries to reduce emissions and move towards more renewable energy. Moving away from fossil fuels, such as coal, towards... →

JULY NDLOVU Focus should be on pushing new technology rather than phasing out any fuel source

Bots government assists diamond sector amid Covid

By: Nadine Ramdass 26th November 2021 The Botswana government has been instrumental in ensuring that the lucrative diamond mining industry was able to sell to the market despite the impact of the Covid-19-related disruptions. The Botswana economy relies heavily on the diamond industry, as it is a major source of income for the... →

An image of Lucara Botswana MD Naseem Lahri

NASEEM LAHRI Government was instrumental in ensuring diamond mining industry could continue work

Countries attentive to enforcing compliance

By: Nadine Ramdass 26th November 2021 Consulting engineering and scientist firm SRK Consulting has noticed that more attention is being paid to enforcing regulatory compliance in mining across the African countries in which it operates. Consequently, it is expected that countries will heavily rely on independent and qualified third... →

TACKLING LEGISLATIVE LAYERS SRK Consulting’s expertise provides clients with a firm foundation for investment and project decisions over the mine’s life

Sustainability prioritised at miner’s operations

By: Nadine Ramdass 26th November 2021 Mining companies are expected to positively contribute to sustainable social and economic development by reducing their environmental footprint and supporting biodiversity, particularly considering the scale at which resources, such as water, are used by the mining industry. To facilitate... →

An image of the Mogalakwena Blinkwater Tailings Dam

SUSTAINABILITY ON THE HORIZON Anglo American continues to align its portfolio with low carbon solutions

Sintech

23rd November 2021 Sintech is an original equipment supplier of brakes and clutches to off-road, mining and industrial machinery, employing 42 people in Johannesburg and Durban. It offers excellent customer service, including: Service Exchange Units →

OLI South Africa

23rd November 2021 OLI is the world’s top-selling supplier of electric external motovibrators. The OLI product is distributed in Southern Africa by its subsidiary in Gauteng, South Africa. →

Social impact underestimated

By: Darren Parker 9th July 2021 Many mines in Africa have underestimated their social impact and often struggle to manage this constructively, consulting engineer and scientist firm SRK Consulting partner and principal scientist Wouter Jordaan tells Mining Weekly. He says an added complication is the shift in corporate culture... →

DARRYLL KILIAN The timeous resolution of all substantive ESG issues is vital

Cooling solutions ideal for Africa

9th July 2021 Cooling solutions company Industrial Water Coolers’ (IWC’s) slurry and solution cooling towers are designed with ease of maintenance in mind and are specifically designed and developed to handle slurries and zinc solutions, as well as highly abrasive and corrosive solutions. Their ease of... →

Detection device useful in African exploration

By: Darren Parker 9th July 2021 German environmental technology company InterEnviroCon’s spectrometric device for the detection of rare-earth oxides is useful in African mining and exploration because it can be successfully operated by less qualified personnel while relaying detailed information for expert analysts. Samples... →

SPECTOMETRIC DETECTION The special design of the device features a bendable measuring head with a diameter of 15 cm

Digital blasting on the rise in Africa

By: Darren Parker 9th July 2021 Africa’s mining industry is embracing digital technologies in blasting, says explosives technology company BME technology and marketing GM Ralf Hennecke. He explains that digital blasting technologies are enhancing safety, efficiency, ease of use and the integration of blasting processes into... →

INTEGRATED BLASTING BME’s technology drive is based on solutions that can integrate with each other

ESG implementation improves in African mining

By: Darren Parker 9th July 2021 As environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) reporting improves, so does the implementation of the resulting policies across the African mining industry, consulting engineer and scientist firm SRK Consulting director and principal consultant Andrew van Zyl tells Mining Weekly. He says... →

ANDREW VAN ZYL There is growing pressure from investors for mines to contribute to broad imperatives such as climate change

Sintech

9th July 2021 Since 1984, Sintech has delivered original-equipment products for a broad range of mining applications throughout Africa, specialising in the manufacture and service of brakes and clutches. Having assembled a unique range of products, all of which are market-leading brands in their respective... →

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