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Turnkey demolition services for industrial and mining facilities
13th May 2022

Jet Demolition offers specialised demolition services to large industrial and mining facilities. These range from selected brownfield demolition of redundant plant and structures to turnkey... 


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Hitachi Energy selected for haul truck electrification solution
13th May 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global technology company Hitachi Energy has been selected as a technology vendor in the Charge On Innovation Challenge. Founded by BHP, Rio Tinto and Vale, together with multiple industry patrons,... 


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Slurry cleanup completed to DMRE’s satisfaction
13th May 2022

Local anthracite producer Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) reports that the coal slurry clean-up has been completed successfully to the satisfaction of the Department of Mineral Resources and... 


John Deere Construction
John Deere Construction
13th May 2022

John Deere Construction is here, and we are excited to help you in your quest to build Africa. We offer a wide range of easy to service machines, aftermarket solutions and finance options. Our... 


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Mutanga uranium project, Zambia – update
6th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx Uranium has started its 2022 field programme that will target key aspects to assist in progressing the project towards completion of a feasibility study 


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Yanfolila processing plant maintenance cuts Hummingbird’s first-quarter output
25th April 2022 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed gold producer Hummingbird Resources produced 15 548 oz of gold at its Yanfolila mine, in Mali, for the quarter ended March 31, compared with the 18 181 oz produced in the fourth quarter... 


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Sihayo starter project, Indonesia
15th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Sihayo Gold has completed an updated feasibility study to improve the technical definition of its namesake starter project and derisk its implementation through a series of work streams. 


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Karowe underground project, Botswana – update
8th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Shaft presinking at the Karowe mine has been completed. 


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Shakespeare nickel project, Canada
1st April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study has demonstrated the potential of the project to be the next nickel-producing mine in Canada. 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
1st April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy of Namibia has been ordered to file its defence affidavit in the refusal of a licence for the Haib copper project by April 22 at the latest. 


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Broken Hill cobalt project, Australia – update
25th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Cobalt Blue has started underground development at the Pyrite Hill operation at the Broken Hill project to support demonstration plant activities. 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
25th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

In the ongoing court case pertaining to the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Namibia’s refusing to grant Deep-South Resources a licence for its Haib copper project, the miner reports that, although... 


Battery tech can curb emissions
18th March 2022

Commercial vehicle electrification technology company Proterra and equipment manufacturer Komatsu, in the last quarter of 2021 announced a new collaboration to electrify next-generation underground... 


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Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
18th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Negotiations are continuing with stakeholders at Canyon Coal’s fully licensed, but yet-to-be-developed, Gugulethu colliery. 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
11th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep-South Resources has reported that the legal counsel of Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has failed to file its defence affidavit in the refusal of a licence for the Haib copper project. 


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Karowe underground project, Botswana
11th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has reported that several activities are planned for the Karowe project in the 2022 financial year. 


Duroxite® overlay products now available from SSAB in Sub-Saharan Africa
22nd February 2022

Duroxite® chromium carbide overlay (CCO) products safeguard equipment against wear in severe abrasive environments. The harder the abrasive material, the more Duroxite® is the solution. Duroxite®... 


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Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
18th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Menar produced the first coal from its new underground Udumo adit on February 9. 


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First coal cut at Kangra underground extension
11th February 2022 By: Darren Parker

Coal mining company Kangra – a subsidiary of mining investment group Menar – started mining first coal from its new underground Udumo adit on February 9. The new adit, which was previously known as... 


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Underperforming asset overshadows progress for Hummingbird
31st January 2022 By: Darren Parker

Progress in the development of Aim-listed gold mining company Hummingbird Resources’ assets in Guinea and Liberia was “overshadowed” by the underperformance of its flagship Yanfolila gold mine, in... 


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South African pure copper play to list in the first half of 2022
25th January 2022 By: Darren Parker

Premium grade copper producer Big Tree Copper plans to list on the JSE and/or the Cape Town Stock Exchange (CTSE) in the first half of 2022 as it marches towards full production. The company’s... 


Most earthmoving equipment arrives at Tirupati’s Sahamamy plant on schedule
24th January 2022 By: Donna Slater

In expanding its graphite production operations in Madagascar, specialist graphite and graphene company Tirupati Graphite reports that most of the new earthmoving equipment for the 18 000 t/y plant... 


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BHP rolls out autonomous haulage at South Flank
13th January 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified major BHP on Thursday announced that it would move its $3.6-billion South Flank mine, in the Pilbara, to autonomous haulage. The miner said that autonomous haulage will be phased in... 


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Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
7th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Canyon Coal has changed the name of one of its collieries ahead of the start of construction. 


Hummingbird ramps up Yanfolila operations after public disorder incident
15th December 2021 By: Donna Slater

Aim-listed gold miner Hummingbird Resources reports that, with its Mali-based Yanfolila mine returning to operations on December 1, after being shut for six days as a result of illegal roadblocks... 


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New colliery construction planned for early 2022
10th December 2021 By: Darren Parker

Pending offtake negotiations, construction of coal mining company Canyon Coal’s new Bekezela Colliery and its facilities is planned to start in the first quarter of next year. Canyon Coal holding... 


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Name change for new colliery
10th December 2021 By: Darren Parker

One of coal mining company Canyon Coal’s – a subsidiary of investment company Menar –  new collieries has changed its name from De Wittekrans to Gugulethu ahead of the start of construction. The... 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
10th December 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Namibia Ministry of Mines and Energy’s legal counsel submitted its last filing with regard to the Minister’s decision to deny the renewal of the Haib copper licence, on November 17, 2021.  


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
12th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The High Court of Namibia has ordered the Ministry of Mines and Energy to file documents supporting the decision of the Minister to refuse renewal of Deep-South’s Haib Copper licence. 


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Nueva Esperanza gold/silver project, Chile – update
12th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kingsgate Consolidated has reported that it will allow TDG Gold Corporation to extend the completion of its financing to fund the acquisition of the Nueva Esperanza project. 


FFI strikes hydrogen deal with PNG
8th November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major Fortescue Metals’ green energy arm, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) is partnering with Papua New Guinea (PNG), to develop multiple large-scale green energy and green hydrogen... 


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FFI targets green hydrogen in Jordan
4th November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The green energy arm of iron-ore major Fortescue Metals, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) will partner with the Kingdom of Jordan to conduct studies to develop green hydrogen production through... 


FFI to become UK's largest hydrogen supplier
2nd November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major Fortescue Metals’ green energy arm, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), will become the largest supplier of green hydrogen to the UK after striking a deal with construction giant J C... 


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Diamond producer reaps rewards of modernisation
29th October 2021 By: Halima Frost

v Russia-based diamond miner Alrosa’s significant investment in modernising and automating its manufacturing processes is aimed at improving operational performance and decreasing costs. 


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Mutanga uranium project, Zambia – update
1st October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx Uranium has completed the initial infill drilling campaign at the Dibwe East deposit of the Mutanga project. 


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Equipment procurement shakeup
24th September 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Owing to rising commodity prices and subsequent efforts to ramp up production, the mining industry is focused on the availability of larger earthmoving equipment, ensuring that equipment disposal... 


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Transport company has high hopes for Indaba
24th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

This year’s Joburg Indaba brings with it hopes of increased and ongoing investment in the mining sector, specialist transport company Unitrans regional business development manager Joubert van... 


Supplier to break into mining
24th September 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Industrial equipment supplier and specialist Shumani Industrial Equipment is striving to secure its spot and compete in the mining industry, with Shumani MD Victor Nemukula noting that a few... 


Shumani looks to diversify into mining, construction industry
16th September 2021

As one of the biggest industrial equipment suppliers into the food and beverage industry, this remains the main target market for Shumani Industrial Equipment. However, the company aims to... 


Coal mining value-service partnership ready to raise uptime  of SA power plants
Coal mining value-service partnership ready to raise uptime of SA power plants
15th September 2021

In a country such as South Africa that relies heavily on coal production for electricity generation, the quality of the fuel can determine the difference between a fully operational power plant and... 


Aerial view of Haib copper project
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The High Court of Namibia has interdicted the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy from granting a mineral licence, including an exclusive prospecting licence (EPL) over the area covered by the... 


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From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
9th September 2021

Shell Lubricants believes that there is potential for lubrication to deliver significant business value by contributing to improved productivity and reduced costs. Whether your mining operations... 


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BHP not banking on green hydrogen
8th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified giant BHP will not be relying on green hydrogen to meet its decarbonizing targets, the miner said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Hydrogen and Mines virtual summit, BHP’s manager for... 


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