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Iron-ore company receives strategic investment
29th July 2022 Canadian iron-ore company Labrador Iron Mines announced a $4-million strategic investment by NYSE-listed, integrated merchant banking company Scully Royalty. The strategic investment consists of a $3-million equity component alongside a $1-million convertible credit facility. Scully Royalty has... →
Purpose-built drive solutions for African mining
29th July 2022 Motors and drives original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) SEW-EURODRIVE notes the completion of the new multimillion local assembly facility in Johannesburg has resulted in lead time advantages. The OEM is currently delivering on a R200-million investment in the expanded South African facility,... →
Company celebrates one year of zero harm
29th July 2022 Drilling technology solutions provider Rosond, based in Midrand, has celebrated a year of zero harm at its diamond drilling operation at mining company Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen mine, near Kathu, in the Northern Cape. Rosond senior site manager Clayton Coetzee attributes the achievement to close... →
More high-grade iron-ore needed to accelerate steel decarbonisation
29th July 2022 Decarbonising the steel industry will require an increase in high-grade iron-ore production and improved beneficiation techniques, finds a new report from research institution Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report, titled ‘Iron-Ore Quality a Potential Headwind... →
Project lets firm explore African opportunities
By: Mandisa Nyathi 29th July 2022 Bulk earthworks, demolitions and civil engineering service provider ICON Group states that a recent contract to install high-density polyethylene (HDPE) linings at a gold mine tailings project, in Burkina Faso, has provided an opportunity to explore projects, and entrench its footprint across... →
John Deere brings redesigned ADT to South African shores
By: Donna Slater 28th July 2022 Heavy equipment manufacturer John Deere’s South African branch, having been in the country for 140 years, launched its redesigned 41.8 t, 460 series articulated dump truck (ADT) to the domestic market on July 26. Aimed primarily at the mining industry, the 460E-II series has been redesigned to... →
AECI posts record 573c HEPS in H1; Dytor to step down as CEO 
By: Marleny Arnoldi 27th July 2022 JSE-listed chemicals group AECI has delivered record revenue, earnings before interest and taxes (Ebit) and headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six months ended June 30, which outgoing CEO Mark Dytor attributed to improved market conditions. The group declared an interim cash dividend of... →
Radical renewables, hydrogen ramp-up needed, coal energy transition day hears
By: Martin Creamer 27th July 2022 A radical ramp-up of renewable energy and green hydrogen capacity will be needed by 2040 to take South Africa towards a net-zero climate change commitment, the Coal & Energy Transition Day heard on Wednesday. On the coal-fired power front, South Africa would from the 2040s/2045s need to have... →
Presidential Climate Change Commission executive director Chrispian Olver.
World-first hydrogen haul truck operational from August – Anglo Platinum 
By: Martin Creamer 27th July 2022 The pilot world-first hydrogen haul truck launched early in the year, has had some final changes made to it before it heads into the pit and goes into operational mode from August. Meanwhile, the second prototype is already underway, where learnings from the first truck are being taken into the... →
Thiess strikes a deal with MACA
By: Esmarie Iannucci 26th July 2022 ASX-listed mining services provider Thiess has made an all-cash takeover offer for fellow listed MACA. Under a recommended takeover offer, Thiess is offering Maca shareholders A$1.025 a share in cash, representing a 42.4% premium to MACA’s one-month volume weighted average share price. →
Company introduces new hydraulic hose, fittings range
22nd July 2022 In view of continuous improvement of its products, hydraulic and industrial products supplier Alfagomma has introduced a new range of high-pressure hydraulic spiral hose, the Alfabiotech Evolution, and its Dunlop Hiflex equivalent Powerflexbio Extra, as well as the new Interlock fitting H17... →
Hydraulic solutions for Africa
22nd July 2022 Equipment supplier BMG’s regional service centres (RSC), which are situated in the major city centres and commercial nodes throughout the country, play a critical role by providing engineering solutions – including hydraulics, lubrication, greasing and pneumatics services – designed to optimise... →
SA market offers supply based opportunities
By: Cameron Mackay 22nd July 2022 Drilling equipment supplier Rock Drill Technologies (RDT) is aiming to grow its market share in the Southern Africa mining industry, based on its ability to supply affordable pneumatics products because of its reliable supply chain. The move north is owed to there being limited opportunities in... →
Liontown moves ahead with Kathleen Valley
By: Esmarie Iannucci 21st July 2022 Lithium developer Liontown Resources has awarded a A$35-million engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract to engineering firm Lycopodium Minerals at its Kathleen Valley lithium project, in Western Australia. Lycopodium will deliver the EPCM services for the processing... →
Centamin reports increased production at Sukari
By: Darren Parker 20th July 2022 LSE- and TSX-listed Centamin delivered increased gold production of 110 788 oz at its flagship Sukari gold mine, in Egypt, for the second quarter, which represents an 11% year-on-year and a 19% quarter-on-quarter increase. The company said on July 20 that this production increase was attributable... →
Bellevue awards near A$90m EPC contract
By: Esmarie Iannucci 20th July 2022 Gold developer Bellevue Gold has awarded an A$87.8-million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the one-million tonne a year processing plant at its namesake project, in Western Australia. The contract was awarded to ASX-listed GR Engineering on a fixed contract price basis. →
Capital sees strong demand for its services
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 19th July 2022 LSE-listed mining services company Capital earned revenue of $138.1-million for the six months to June 30 – a 39.9% increase on the revenue of $98.7-million earned in the first half of 2021. Non-drilling revenue contributed 28% of total revenue for the first half of the year, compared with the... →
Scrap catalytic converters an important source of investment, company says
By: Simone Liedtke 19th July 2022 Although scrap catalytic converter prices vary according to the brand and model, refining systems provider Proses Makina notes that the precious metals contained in the catalytic converter influence the price and monetary value, meaning that the price of a catalytic converter could vary from... →
Perenti settles historical damage claim
By: Esmarie Iannucci 18th July 2022 Global mining services group Perenti on Monday announced that it would recover A$10-million as a settlement for historical damages to a property in West Africa. The property was damaged in 2004 by a fire on an adjacent property, and since then, the ASX-listed company has actively pursued a claim... →
Basing analysis solely on data can result in treasure being mistaken for trash
By: Martin Creamer 15th July 2022 Applying subject matter expertise to process data streams for accuracy is a necessary part of mining’s new digital age, according to SRK Consulting Global chief technology officer Mike Olsen. Olsen, the leader of SRK’s data engineering team, spoke to Mining Weekly in a Zoom interview from Canada.... →
PEM Electrolyser, Ironveld, Jubilee Metals make headlines
15th July 2022 Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Australia’s PEM water electrolyser; Ironveld’s plans to acquire Ferrochrome Furnaces; and Jubilee Metals's Sable refinery. →
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... →
Prices driving upgrades, maintenance
By: Nadine Ramdass 15th July 2022 The current steep increase in commodity prices has led to mining clients’ upgrading and maintaining their equipment to reduce downtime and maximise output, says steel fabricator Hydra Arc project management office manager Tyrone van Heerden. While rising costs have had a negative impact on the... →
Market to reach $345bn by 2031
15th July 2022 The global mining equipment market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7% during the forecast period of 2021 to¬¬ 2031, says a report by research and consulting services company Transparency Market Research. In 2020, the global mining equipment market was valued at... →
Mine gains autonomous fleet
15th July 2022 Manufacturing company Komatsu – and subsidiary Komatsu Chile S.A. – has announced plans for the Komatsu FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) to be deployed on a total of 62 930E ultra-class haul trucks by 2024 at Los Bronces, a Chilean openpit copper mine owned by diversified major Anglo... →
Company introduces versatile scalping screen
By: Simone Liedtke 15th July 2022 Local contractors can now deliver desired results across a variety of applications by taking advantage of Finnish industrial machinery company Metso Outotec’s Lokotrack ST2.3 scalping screen. Taking the nomadic nature of contract crushing into consideration, Metso Outotec paid particular... →
Proactive maintenance ensures max efficiency
By: Nadine Ramdass 15th July 2022 With about 45% to 60% of the repair and maintenance costs associated with a tracked machine involving the undercarriage, an effective preventative maintenance programme is essential to ensure operators get the maximum equipment life span at the lowest cost per hour, says manufacturer, distributor... →
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... →
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... →
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... →
Electric concept rig showcased in Norway
15th July 2022 Global engineering company Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions in May demonstrated its electric concept rig for surface drilling at the Vei og Anlegg 2022 exhibition, one of Scandinavia’s largest construction trade shows. The concept rig will also be showcased in Tampere, Finland, at Sandvik Mining... →
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... →
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... →
Ironveld seeks to bring Rustenburg smelter back to life
By: Donna Slater 13th July 2022 Aim-listed iron, vanadium and titanium developer Ironveld plans to raise up to £5-million to acquire the remaining stake in the mothballed Ferrochrome Furnaces (FCF) business it does not already own, as well as to refurbish the FCF smelting complex, in Rustenburg, in South Africa’s North West... →
Komatsu to trial new-gen tunnel borer at Codelco mine
By: Marleny Arnoldi 8th July 2022 Japan-based equipment manufacturer Komatsu has partnered with Chilean State-owned miner Codelco to trial a new tunnel excavation method using a newly launched tunnel boring machine (TBM). The trial will start in 2024 at Codelco’s Chuquicamata mine, in Chile. →
Company confirms continuity of grades
8th July 2022 Canadian miner Filo Mining announced in May that the ongoing 2021/22 campaign for the miner’s 100%-owned Filo del Sol copper/gold/silver deposit – located in Chile’s Region III and the adjacent San Juan province in Argentina – continues to deliver exploration success. The campaign extends one of... →
Fieldwork starting at mine
8th July 2022 Mining company Orosur Mining announced in March that its geology teams have mobilised to Santa Cruz province, Argentina, to commence the company’s first field exploration programme at the El Pantano gold/silver project. The field programme is expected to last about two weeks and will involve... →
Eskom confirms strong flow of grid-connection applications for Bid Window 6 of renewables programme
By: Terence Creamer 7th July 2022 Eskom’s Grid Access Unit reports that it has received payments for 179 cost estimate letters, or CELs, and has issued 53 such letters, following the April 6 issuance of a request for proposals (RFP) for Bid Window Six (BW6) of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme... →
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