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Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx Uranium is taking a precautionary approach to environment and social risks, devising strategies that effectively mitigate or minimise risks pertaining to environmental, social and governance... 


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Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project remains on time and on budget. 


BELL B30E
The balanced power distribution of Bell's B30E enhances tyre longevity, reducing or eliminating scuffing on the centre axle’s tyres
ADTs to play crucial role in construction of 900 ha tailings facility
22nd November 2024

South African manufacturer Bell Equipment’s fleet of articulated dump trucks (ADTs) will play a crucial role in the construction of a massive 900 ha tailings facility for a gold mining company near... 


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Gravelotte emerald mine, South Africa – update
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Gem Resources has reported that Phase 1 of the restart at the Gravelotte emerald mine has been under way for about six months. 


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Carina Module, Brazil
1st November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The updated preliminary economic assessment, released in September 2024, has proposed the production of 191 t/y of dysprosium and terbium over the 22-year life-of-mine. 


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Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx Uranium has completed an extensive metallurgical testwork programme demonstrating the viability of the company’s heap-leach process for the project. 


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Crawford mine, Canada
25th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A nickel mine in Timmins, in Ontario, Canada. 


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Wilpinjong mine, Australia
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine about 40 km north-east of Mudgee, in New South Wales. 


OTTER PUMP
The modular design of the OTTer-pump supports interchangeable heads for tasks such as handling compacted or loose materials
Pump enhances efficiency in dredging, mining
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The OTTer-pump, developed by maritime technology supplier Royal IHC, which is present in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries, presents a versatile and efficient solution for... 


AI: The New Safety Inspectors for Mining Equipment
1st October 2024

By: Naaman Shibi – Paperless Solutions Expert, www.pervidi.com.au The mining industry, known for its complexity and operational challenges, requires stringent safety measures to ensure both the... 


Andrew Forrest
Fortescue, Liebherr secure orders for 100 electric mining trucks, Forrest says
27th September 2024 By: Reuters

Australian miner Fortescue and German-Swiss equipment manufacturer Liebherr have secured orders for 100 autonomous battery-powered mining trucks for other mining and transport companies, Fortescue... 


Fortescue signs $2.8bn green equipment partnership with Liebherr
Fortescue signs $2.8bn green equipment partnership with Liebherr
25th September 2024 By: Reuters

Fortescue said on Wednesday it has signed a $2.8-billion partnership with German-Swiss equipment manufacturer Liebherr to create one of the world's largest zero-emission mining fleets. The two... 


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Gravelotte emerald mine, South Africa – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

URA Holdings has postponed the first trial-sale of emeralds in Thailand. 


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Lafigué gold project, Côte D'Ivoire – update
20th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Commercial production has started. 


TAU Mining sets the standard for excellent and responsible operations
TAU Mining sets the standard for excellent and responsible operations
19th September 2024 By: Tracy Hancock

Mining contractor TAU Mining understands the importance of continuously improving to adapt to emerging challenges and proactively refines its systems to anticipate and address potential issues,... 


From mine tech to solar tech - upskilling and reskilling for a greener future
From mine tech to solar tech - upskilling and reskilling for a greener future
13th September 2024

By: Jacques Farmer - MD at PRISMA Training Solutions The mining industry faces a dual challenge: ensuring a reliable power supply while minimising its environmental impact. As the world transitions... 


Leading the way in safety and efficiency with advanced technology
30th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

In a technology-rich era of mining, companies are increasingly relying on advanced technologies to enhance various aspects of their operations, with productivity and safety being a primary focus.... 


Electra Mining Africa 2024: Where inspiration and innovation meet
Electra Mining Africa 2024: Where inspiration and innovation meet
29th August 2024

In the dynamic and ever-evolving mining industry, staying ahead of the latest innovations and trends is crucial. Oil and gas multinational Shell understands the importance of balancing operational... 


Hitachi's Zaxis 7G excavator
Hitachi introduces new-gen excavator, backhoe loader to Southern Africa
26th August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Japanese multinational Hitachi’s African business, Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa (HCAF), is making available to the Southern African market the Zaxis 7G Series excavator and the BX100... 


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Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study update, published on July 2, 2024, has confirmed the strong cash flows expected from the project and incorporates improvements of the project’s initial feasibility study. 


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Silver Sand project, Bolivia
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has confirmed that Silver Sand has the potential to become a high-grade, low-cost pure silver producer. 


BHP's first electric excavator operational at WA iron-ore mine
BHP's first electric excavator operational at WA iron-ore mine
22nd August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified major BHP has reported a milestone in its decarbonisation strategy with the introduction of its first electric excavator at the Yandi iron-ore mine in Pilbara, Western Australia. The... 


Fortescue's liquid hydrogen plant, in Australia
Fortescue starts operating liquid hydrogen plant in Australia
16th August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Hydrogen solutions developer Fabrum has successfully started operating Australia’s largest liquid hydrogen plant at energy and metals company Fortescue’s Green Energy Hub, in Christmas Creek,... 


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Gravelotte emerald mine, South Africa
16th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

An independent desk-based review of the discounted cash flow model for the project has highlighted its potential profitability over a 17-year mine life. 


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Garzweiler mine, Germany
9th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A lignite mine in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. 


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Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Sovereign Metals has confirmed that Kasiya can be efficiently mined using conventional dry mining techniques and a mobile excavator fleet. 


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Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

West African Resources has reported that maiden reverse-circulation grade-control drilling has returned thick zones of near-surface gold mineralisation. 


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Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada – update
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Star Diamonds Corp has reported a mineral resource estimate for the project. 


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Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update
26th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx Uranium is reinvigorated to publish its feasibility study later this year. 


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Sovereign confirms viability of low-cost mining at Kasiya graphite project
25th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has successfully completed a dry mining trial at the Kasiya rutile and graphite project, in Malawi. The trial involved a test pit excavation for pilot mining and a... 


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Lafigué gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update
5th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Endeavour Mining conducted its first gold pour from Lafigué on June 28. 


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Review shows Gravelotte becoming profitable within two years
3rd July 2024 By: Darren Parker

An independent desk-based review of the discounted cash flow (DCF) model for mining company URA Holdings’ Gravelotte emerald mine, in South Africa, shows the potential profitability of the project... 


Updated Kiaka feasibility study indicates a project with strong cash flow
2nd July 2024 By: Darren Parker

A newly released feasibility update for ASX-listed West African Resources’ (WAF’s) Kiaka gold project, in Burkina Faso, shows that strong cash flows are expected from the project. The update... 


RC 700 Wear Liner Plate: Your Ultimate Solution for Enhanced Durability and Performance!
RC 700 Wear Liner Plate: Your Ultimate Solution for Enhanced Durability and Performance!
28th June 2024

( Virtual Showroom ) R-C700 is a critical component used in various industries to protect machinery and equipment from wear and tear caused by abrasive materials. R-C 700 liner plates are typically... 


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Emerald miner invests in SA-made dump trucks
28th June 2024

Emerald producer Grizzly Mining has invested in 20 B50E articulated dump trucks (ADTs), manufactured by South African mining and construction equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment, for its... 


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Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

WAF has fully drawn down the $265-million secured loan facility from Sprott Resource Lending and Burkina Faso-based Coris Bank International for the development of the Kiaka project and other... 


Flowsheet fro the Kasiya project
Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
21st June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Groundworks are under way. 


Pilot phase at Sovereign’s Malawi project on track
12th June 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX- and Aim-listed Sovereign Metals says pilot site construction for the ongoing pilot mining and land rehabilitation programme (pilot phase) at the Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, is... 


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Pioneer Dome lithium project, Australia
7th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated scoping study has shown that the project will generate strong financial returns. 


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Lafigué gold project, Côte D'Ivoire – update
7th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Wet commissioning activities are under way. 


The SlurrySucker dredging system provided the ideal solution to get the emergency water dams at a Gauteng wastewater treatment plant back to optimal condition
SlurrySucker puts sewage works back on track
30th May 2024

Developed by local pump and dredging expert IPR, the SlurrySucker dredging system recently provided the ideal solution for getting the emergency water dams at a Gauteng wastewater treatment plant... 


The Mobi Light range offers an ideal solution for roadworks and construction sites, mining and quarrying applications and outdoor events
New tower light range from Pilot Crushtec
21st May 2024

Crushing and screening operations frequently run on a 24/7 basis to meet demand and optimise productivity, so crushing specialist Pilot Crushtec is the ideal partner to introduce its own brand of... 


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Daunia mine, Australia
17th May 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine located 30 km south-east of Moranbah, and about 170 km south-west of Mackay in Queensland. 


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