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6th September 2018 Global mining showing interest in Master Drilling’s new technology; And, Sibanye expects Lonmin competition finality October →
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2nd August 2018 Kumba ‘very bullish’ on exploration prospects; Premium prices being paid for Kumba’s quality iron-ore; And, Anglo Platinum taking steps to reverse unjustified investor bearishness →
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26th July 2018 New mining fund raising R750m to co-finance ancillary mine projects And, free-carried interest will foster loyalty among mineworkers →
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18th July 2018 Platinum jewellery heading for good year – PGI Cullinan mine moves to centralised blasting to improve safety, efficiency And, Shondoni to help sustain Sasol's Secunda Complex until 2050 →
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13th June 2018 One-size-fits-all legislation ill-conceived And, government creating junior miners’ fund →
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24th May 2018 Learning opportunity on mining training’s competitive edge And, consolidation needed to save jobs →
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10th May 2018 Reclaiming competitiveness through R&D-led mining modernisation Manufacturing capability to underpin SA’s reindustrialisation And, exciting new mining research thrust →
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19th April 2018 This week: Strong rand eroding South African gold mines’ margins And, underground rail transport at local mines not being prioritised →
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22nd March 2018 This week: Coal, rapid loadout projects under construction; Exxaro declares innovation an imperative; And, South African foundry aims to expand footprint in North America →
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15th March 2018 This week: Exxaro negotiating new business opportunities beyond mining German ruling likely blessing in disguise for platinum And, Implats harvests loss shafts, mulls more investment in profitable shafts →
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8th March 2018 This week: Sasol expects to realise $1-billion from noncore asset disposals And, Northam Platinum to create 6 500 new jobs in growth thrust →
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1st March 2018 South Africa falls to small percentage of AngloGold output And, Froneman calls for collective action towards zero harm in fatality-plagued mining business →
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22nd February 2018 Gold Fields going all out to put South Deep gold mine into black And, South African foundry aims to expand footprint in North America →
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15th February 2018 Local PGMs industry at risk, but service provider optimistic And, SA’s oldest gold mine shifts to refrigerated cooling as it reaches greater depths →
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8th February 2018 Wind of change sees DMR grant prospecting licences to De Beers And, AMSA weighs asset disposals as losses mount, debt rises and rand strengthens →
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14th December 2017 This week: Crucial for commodity countries to build economic resilience And, owner’s engineer role by ‘Proudly South African’ Erudite pleasing Perth →
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7th December 2017 This week: Vedanta’s Zinc International, GE collaborate on digitalisation initiative at Gamsberg And, Dassault Systèmes heralding in new autonomous mining era →
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30th November 2017 This week: Argentina Lithium embarks on 10 000 m drill campaign And, Mato Products celebrates thirtieth anniversary →
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23rd November 2017 This week: Afritin targets Africa tin champion title, Namibia project upscaled to commercial production And, South Africa crucial to global chrome supply, Chromium 2017 hears →
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26th October 2017 Exploration, junior culture needed to save mining; Young HDSA diamond beneficiators doing well; And, Diamond exploration intensifying close to mine that paid for itself in 3.5 days →
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19th October 2017 This week: South African mining rights application process open to corruption And, South Africa should consider agromining →
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12th October 2017 This week: Chamber of Mines stands by its decision to boycott gala dinner; Rip up charter, provide tax incentives, back junior miners, says Maimane And, ANC will heed Joburg Indaba call for removal of Minerals Minister, says Mkhize →
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5th October 2017 Fifty years on from the minting of the first gold Kruggerand, demand for the iconic coin remains strong. Ilan Solomons has the story. →
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27th September 2017 This week: Third of Pan African gold from low-cost, low-risk surface tailings And, Sasol proposes new R21bn BBBEE ownership transaction →
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21st September 2017 Metso showcases ongoing commitment to servicing South African mining sector; and, systems water intensive, but more efficient and environment friendly →
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13th September 2017 Acid mine water used to recover gold from dumps; and, South African mining must be made globally competitive, says Motsepe →
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7th September 2017 Palladium-propelled US buy quickly paying its own way; And, Northam ploughs 80% more funding into platinum jewellery marketing →
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31st August 2017 Alphamin focused on conflict-free tin production; Huge opportunity to create more demand for platinum; And, Obuasi clear of illegal miners →
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24th August 2017 This week: Krugerrand demand resurgence anticipated to result in record sales Harmony ups South African capex, pays 70% higher dividend And, ‘Next-gen’ butt-welding machine keeps mine start-up on track →
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10th August 2017 Mentors ease entry; Women representation increases from ‘extreme minority’ to 13%-plus of SA’s mining workforce; and NUM and ANC ‘very encouraging’ says Royal Bafokeng →
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3rd August 2017 Kumba CEO concerned by Minister’s reneging; Sishen productivity leaps by 57%; And, Eskom tariffs in AMSA’s action plan crosshairs as losses spike →
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27th July 2017 Fission redefines Athabasca basin; And, State capture casts long shadow over Eskom’s results →
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13th July 2017 Mining Indaba offering new junior zone, boosting interface opportunities; And, diverse footprint keeps orders coming in during downturn →
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6th July 2017 This week: Black junior Wescoal set to soar The Revolutionary Mining Charter is irrational and divisive And, Illegal mining a substantial burden on South African economy, warns Sibanye →
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13th June 2017 This week: Phosa condemns charter tinkering, urges growth negotiations And, Diamond junior sector in urgent need of fixing →
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8th June 2017 This week: Reinvigorated Northern Superior gathers momentum Chamber looks forward to years when platinum Mandela coin gains pre-eminence And, Zambezi Protocol to serve as guide for identity-changing chamber →
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