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Implats issues RFI for renewable energy to be wheeled to its South African sites
By: Donna Slater 25th November 2022 Platinum group metals miner Impala Platinum (Implats) has issued a request for information (RFI) to buy an unspecified volume of electricity, through wheeling from renewable energy sources, for its South African operations. Implats, whose electricity consumption accounts for 74% of its total... →
Sandvik wins large mining equipment order in the DRC
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 25th November 2022 High-tech and global engineering group Sandvik has received a large mining equipment order from Chinese global mining services provider JCHX Mining Management for use at the Kamoa-Kakula copper and the Kamoya copper and cobalt mines, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The order is valued at... →
E-series tankers improve competitiveness
By: Leah Shelene Asaram 25th November 2022 Newly adapted water tankers complement local equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment’s competitiveness and have promoted ease and accuracy in mining and construction by increasing remote monitoring capabilities, providing automated diagnostics, improving control mechanisms and enhancing overall... →
ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES One of the primary purposes of a water tanker in construction is dust suppression
Culture carriers vital in construction
By: Leah Shelene Asaram 25th November 2022 Contractors operating in the mining sector – a sector defined by teamwork, trust and transparent communication – must organically establish a cogent foundation for partnership throughout the construction process. To establish this foundation and ensure a positive outcome once the construction... →
Contractor steadily transforms its workforce
By: Leah Shelene Asaram 25th November 2022 Transformation in the world of underground mining – historically dominated by white males – is not easy to achieve but contractor and mine development service provider Murray & Roberts Cementation believes it is making steady progress towards its goal of having a workforce that reflects the... →
ALL FOR ONE Murray & Roberts Cementation is making steady progress towards its goal of having a workforce that reflects the demographics of the country
Gold miner releases tailings policy
25th November 2022 Global gold miner DRDGold released its tailings management policy, earlier this month. The aim of the new policy is to ensure that the interests of all relevant stakeholders – including shareholders, board members, executive and operational management, operating personnel, regulators and... →
Global organisation publishes tailings reduction roadmap
25th November 2022 Global CEO-led organisation International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) in September published its tailings reduction roadmap as part of a broader innovation initiative to develop solutions that significantly reduce tailings waste from mining and metals processing. The roadmap lays out... →
Tailings critical liability in mining – consultancy
25th November 2022 Tailings storage facilities (TSFs) represent one of the most critical liabilities associated with the mining industry, says engineering and scientific consultancy SRK Consulting tailings engineering corporate consultant Pepe Moreno. With the spotlight focused on environmental, social and... →
Water stewardship key to sustaining mining sector
By: Halima Frost 25th November 2022 Mines must use water stewardship to improve water conservation and water saving, thereby enhancing perception of the industry in the twenty-first century, says innovative solutions developer Xylem South Africa African strategy and marketing manager Chetan Mistry. The benefits of becoming water... →
New implements to complement tailings testing portfolio 
By: Halima Frost 25th November 2022 Civil and mining geotechnical service provider GeoGroup has received the first of three new geotechnical surveying implements, which the company has commissioned to complement its range of tailings monitoring equipment. GeoGroup operations director Grant Rijsmus points out that, of the projects... →
AI can help mining companies keep up with modern demands
By: Darren Parker 23rd November 2022 As legacy technologies fail to keep up with the growing demand for advanced mining activities for increased outputs and greater profits, management consulting company GlobalData believes artificial intelligence (AI) can help. The company says AI can make mining companies more productive and... →
Omnia sees further growth in targeted sectors, interim earnings up 30%
By: Donna Slater 22nd November 2022 JSE-listed diversified chemicals producer Omnia grew its interim earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation, excluding its Zimbabwean operations and impairments, by 30% year-on-year to R1.4-billion for the six months ended September 30. This resulted in the group’s adjusted... →
Perenti/ABB partner to decarbonise mining
By: Esmarie Iannucci 21st November 2022 ASX-listed mining services group Perenti has struck a collaboration agreement with global technology company ABB to explore solutions to decarbonise customer’s mining operations. Experts from the two companies will work together to address electrification in mine hauling operations, power... →
Firm secures ‘preferred’ status
By: Tracy Hancock 18th November 2022 Foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie has been named a preferred supplier of Europe’s largest copper producer Aurubis, which also claims to be the world’s largest copper recycler. Thos Begbie, based in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, manufactures water-cooled copper and other furnace components... →
Lycopodium awarded more work at Goulamina
By: Esmarie Iannucci 14th November 2022 ASX-listed Lycopodium has been awarded a A$22.7-million engineering procurement (EP) and associated project management (PM) services contract at the Goulamina lithium project, in Mali. A final investment decision on the Goulamina project was taken in January this year, and owner Leo Lithium is... →
It’s been a great year for Menar, says chair Mpumelelo Mkhabela 
By: Martin Creamer 11th November 2022 Despite its many challenges, 2022 has been a very successful year for the Menar group of companies. “We increased production at our operations, maintained our solid safety record, and made good headway in the development of our new projects,” Menar chairperson Dr Mpumelelo Mkhabela told Mining... →
EIB’s €200m funding of DBSA to support 1 200 MW private renewables roll-out
By: Terence Creamer 11th November 2022 The European Investment Bank (EIB) has extended a €200-million line of credit to the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to support the delivery of 1 200 MW of distributed renewables generation by private investors. The financing package, which is the largest-ever extended by the EIB to... →
ICMM welcomes two new association members
By: Darren Parker 11th November 2022 The Aluminum Association and the Society of Mining Professors (SOMP) have joined the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) as new association members. The Aluminum Association represents aluminium production in North America, representing more than 120 companies across the full value... →
Rising burnout within the mining sector, says consultant
11th November 2022 If physical fitness encompasses the body’s ability to function optimally and without injury across a range of tasks and scenarios, psychological fitness refers to how mentally and emotionally proficient individuals are, particularly as it relates to work, says business management consultancy... →
Summit provides platform to seek health, safety solutions
11th November 2022 The Mine Occupational Health and Safety Tripartite Summit provides a platform to engage and find solutions for improvement of occupational health and safety performance, said Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe during his address at the event last month. The summit – held in... →
Lighting vital in unsafe areas
By: Simone Liedtke 11th November 2022 Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder provides the right lighting solutions by optimising the electrical, optical and mechanical design of luminaires using contemporary technology, while also ensuring intelligent and sustainable lighting solutions for improved safety, reduced energy consumption,... →
Some inroads in safety, more work needed
11th November 2022 The South African mining industry has made inroads into key health and safety challenges, but there is a lot of work to be done in collaboration with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and organised labour, said mining industry employers’ organisation Minerals Council South... →
Noncompliance culture must be resolved
By: Nadine Ramdass 11th November 2022 Mining companies must address the culture of noncompliance regarding health and safety measures to ensure that all employees respect the measures put in place, and the relevant authorities, thereby minimising risk, says training centre Strat Training MD Edwin Stafford. A recurring challenge is... →
Integrated CAS solution enables safer, more productive mining
11th November 2022 Safer mining is about integrated risk management and safety protocols in a range of areas. Proximity detection and collision awareness is a crucial focus area in the drive to reduce fatalities, contributing to higher levels of protection against the risks associated with vehicle interactions on a... →
Investment needed for outgoing coal, incoming renewables, impacted communities, Mapungubwe highlights
By: Martin Creamer 8th November 2022 With South Africa having committed to transition away from coal, investments will not only be required for the retiring of coal plants and the ramping up of renewable energy, but also for coal communities, who will require alternative economic development plans to sustain the livelihoods of all... →
M&R to sell Clough unit for R4bn amid cashflow pressures
By: Terence Creamer 8th November 2022 In a surprise development, JSE-listed Murray & Roberts (M&R) announced on Tuesday that it will sell it entire shareholding in Clough Limited to Italian construction multinational Webuild for A$350-million, or about R4-billion. The company, which has undergone a major reorganisation over the last... →
M&R CEO Henry Laas
M&R Cementation appoints MD following incumbent's 2023 retirement
By: Donna Slater 7th November 2022 Underground mining contractor Murray & Roberts (M&R) Cementation has appointed Japie du Plessis MD designate, effective March 1, 2023, following the retirement of incumbent Mike Wells, who will leave the company at the end of February. Wells’ retirement marks the end of a mining career spanning... →
First 65t electric truck showcased at Electra
4th November 2022 Engineering company Sandvik showcased a glimpse of the ‘Future of Mining’ with its mining breakthrough in battery technology at its stand at this year’s Electra Mining Africa. The focus of Sandvik stand visitors’ attention “was undoubtedly” on Sandvik’s 65 t TH665B battery electric vehicle (BEV),... →
Course paves way for growth opportunities in GIS platforms
By: Nadine Ramdass 4th November 2022 The growing interest in Geographical Information System (GIS) platforms as the preferred platform for visualising and analysing mining data in multiple dimensions, along with a shortage of qualified specialists in such systems, prompted the University of the Witwatersrand’s (Wit’s) Wits Mining... →
Specialised antennas ensure connectivity in mine tunnels
By: Nadine Ramdass 4th November 2022 Telecommunications equipment supplier Poynting Antennas offers locally designed antennas to ensure robust connectivity in various industries, including openpit and underground mining. The company prioritises quality and performance in the design and manufacture of antennas that are suitable for... →
Heavy-duty seal provides savings for miner
By: Nadine Ramdass 4th November 2022 Mechanical seals and support system specialist AESSEAL is upgrading 14 pumps for a mining company based in Namibia. The upgrade will include installing AESSEAL’s CDPH heavy-duty double slurry mechanical seals, SW2 a water management system and fluid distribution unit (FDU) for the pumps in a... →
Satellite solution links mines to data benefits
By: Nadine Ramdass 4th November 2022 Telecommunications company BT group’s medium earth-orbit (MEO) mining service provides a “game-changing satellite connectivity solution” for mining companies to improve performance, safety and profitability using the large quantities of data generated by their remote operations. The MEO mining... →
Integration project creates more value for mine
By: Nadine Ramdass 4th November 2022 Digital automation and energy management specialist Schneider Electric has reached the final stage of its information technology (IT) and operational technology integration project in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, for a South African diversified miner. The project began in 2019 – in... →
E-book helps mines enhance efficiencies
4th November 2022 Automated sorting systems specialist TOMRA Mining has published a new e-book to help mines enhance efficiencies and profitability by using information gathered by sorting machines. The “easy-to-read”, 21-page booklet, titled ‘When Sorters Become Data Generating Machines’, explains how businesses... →
Migration needed to fill skills gap - Australia Minister
By: Esmarie Iannucci 3rd November 2022 Both skilled and unskilled migration into Australia would form a part in breaching the massive skills gap facing Australia, Resources Minister Madeleine King said on Thursday. Speaking on the sidelines of the the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney, King noted that... →
Miners spending big locally - QRC
By: Esmarie Iannucci 1st November 2022 Resources companies in Queensland reportedly spent some A$27.7-billion on local goods and services in 2020-21, a new report from the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has shown. Spending in the year under review was up by 4%, or some A$1-billion on the previous period. →
Private sector investments key for JET
By: Halima Frost 28th October 2022 As keynote speaker at the 2022 Joburg Indaba – held at the Inanda Club, in Sandton, on October 5 and 6 – Minerals Council South Africa CEO Roger Baxter highlighted the mining industry’s decarbonisation drive towards a Just Energy Transition (JET) and how it could be achieved. He noted that,... →
Lack of follow-through denting exploration
By: Halima Frost 28th October 2022 Of the more than 1 000 prospecting rights granted in 2019 and 2020, virtually none awarded to emerging mining companies progressed beyond the application and approval process, says mining employers’ organisation Minerals Council South Africa junior and emerging miners desk lead Grant Mitchell.... →
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