Cementation Africa

On March 31, 2026, just after 14:00, the detonation of 650 kg of explosives broke through the first rocks to enable access to underground resources at the Tharisa mine, located on the western limb... 

On March 31, 2026, just after 14:00, the detonation of 650 kg of explosives broke through the first rocks to enable access to underground resources at the Tharisa mine, located on the western limb... 

The strategic ownership transition of Cementation and Terra Nova Technologies (TNT) has been concluded, strengthening their position for continued growth and ongoing delivery of high-quality mining... 

This week: Cementation Africa transitions ownership amid rise in mining investment and Capital discipline will shape mining’s next winners 

Martin Creamer talks about uranium demand, Northern Cape copper and Cementation Africa. 

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer talks about uranium production in Southern Africa looking up as demand outlook rises; a drill hole in the Northern Cape which has revealed a significant zone of... 

Managing groundwater ingress is recognised as one of the most complex technical challenges in underground mining. Water-bearing fissures, fractured rock formations and unexpected inflows can... 

Tharisa Minerals had concluded a five-year contract with Cementation Africa for underground mining development and construction works at the Tharisa mine. 

The ownership transition of Cementation Africa is enabling this underground mining contracting business to advance at a time of capital investment uptick in mining. Transitioning outside of the... 

Johannesburg- and London-listed metals and mining company Tharisa has signed a five-year contract with underground mining contractor Cementation Africa for the execution of the underground mining... 

Transitioning from development to steady state production remains one of the most challenging phases in a mine’s lifecycle. Whether it involves a greenfield project, expansion or conversion from... 

Managing groundwater ingress is one of the most complex technical challenges faced in underground mining. Water-bearing fissures, fractured rock formations and unexpected inflows can disrupt... 

Cementation Africa says it is applying its shaft-sinking expertise to upgrade Mopani Copper Mines’ Mindola shaft in Zambia, in a key project that aims to extend the Nkana mine’s life and enhance... 

Transitioning from development to steady state production remains one of the most challenging phases in a mine’s lifecycle. Whether it involves a greenfield project, expansion or conversion from... 

Underground development at the mine officially started on March 31, 2026. 

Tharisa started its underground mining strategy with the first blast at the mine on March 31, 2026. 

Tharisa Minerals has officially commenced the next phase of its mining journey with the inaugural blast at its underground project on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, marking the start of a significant...