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Transport group eyes Copperbelt
3rd December 2021 By: Halima Frost

Specialist logistics group Unitrans Africa plans to use its copper handling success, in Botswana, as a launchpad to enter into mining operations in the Copperbelt of Zambia and the Democratic... 


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Service centre assists in optimisation solutions
3rd December 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s Regional Service Centre (RSC) in Riverhorse Valley, KwaZulu-Natal, plays a critical role in the sugar sector by providing engineering solutions designed to... 


Explorer announces positive PFS results
3rd December 2021

Guinea-focused developer Société des Mines de Fer de Guinée (SMFG) chairperson Guy de Selliers and SMFG CEO Mamady Youla have announced the positive findings of its prefeasibility study (PFS) for... 


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Cascabel copper/gold/silver project, Ecuador – update
26th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The release of the prefeasibility study for the Cascabel project will be delayed to assess certain upside options that could deliver a more robust value for the project. 


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OLI South Africa
23rd November 2021

OLI is the world’s top-selling supplier of electric external motovibrators.  The OLI product is distributed in Southern Africa by its subsidiary in Gauteng, South Africa.  


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High-strength belts work well in mining
19th November 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s portfolio of Fenner power transmission components includes a range of high-strength friction transmission belts that offer dependable performance in demanding... 


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Forklifts delivered to liquor logistics company
12th November 2021 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment distributor Shumani Industrial Equipment has completed the delivery of 54 forklifts to logistics service provider Liquor Runners for use at a major beer producer in South... 


Le Roux steps down as Scotgold chair
2nd November 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Scottish gold miner Scotgold on Monday announced the appointment of a new chairperson, with Peter Hetherington succeeding Nat Le Roux as nonexecutive chairperson with immediate effect. "Seven... 


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Mine operators need to take hydrogen very seriously, law firm webinar hears
22nd October 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Mine operators need to take hydrogen and fuel cells very seriously as a pathway to decarbonisation, a webinar hosted by law firm Fasken heard this week. “There’s no pathway to zero carbon that does... 


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Oyu Tolgoi underground mine project, Mongolia – update
22nd October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Progress on the Oyu Tolgoi project continues to be significantly affected by Covid-19 constraints. 


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No zero carbon without green hydrogen, US pledging $1/kg coal-parity price
21st October 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The world will be unable to meet its zero-carbon targets without the introduction of green hydrogen solutions, says Plug Power chief strategy officer Sanjay Shrestha, at a time when the US has... 


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Dry running conveyors help food and beverage sector
15th October 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s light materials handling division supplies and supports a range of dry running conveyor components for the food and beverage sector, offering high productivity,... 


Lokotrack LT120 crusher on the SPH Kundalila mine
Another Lokotrack for SPH Kundalila contract
1st October 2021

Leading crushing and materials handling contractor SPH Kundalila has reaffirmed its faith in Metso crushers by installing another Lokotrack LT120 from local distributor Pilot Crushtec. The... 


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Global offering showcased in Las Vegas
1st October 2021

Buoyed by recent success, mining equipment supplier TAKRAF Group joined MINExpo 2021 eager to discuss the future of the global mining industry, as renewed interest spurs investment in the Americas... 


Particle ore sorting solutions continuing
1st October 2021

Mineral processing equipment supplier Metso Outotec and mining materials handling company TOMRA Mining have agreed to continue the non-exclusive cooperation to supply particle ore sorting solutions... 


Diamcor notes continued progress on growth objectives
29th September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Diamcor Mining says the Phase 1 upgrade at the company’s Krone-Endora at Venetia project, in South Africa,  is demonstrating its ability to achieve the targeted 100% increase in... 


ABB launches new zero-carbon technologies
29th September 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global technology company ABB has launched a portfolio of solutions that will help accelerate the move towards a zero-carbon mine, called ABB Ability eMine. The eMine solution comprises... 


Spillage solutions encouraged for mines
24th September 2021

Oscillating systems technology manufacturer OST-Africa’s range of materials handling, screen and transmission products includes a spillage solution designed to prevent production losses across... 


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... 


Mine fatalities remain a concern, says DMRE chief inspector
23rd September 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Although there has been a historic improvement, the continued loss of life, injuries and diseases in the South African mining sector still remains of great concern, Department of Mineral Resources... 


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Krone-Endora at Venetia project expansion, South Africa – update
17th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Diamcor Mining has completed the first phase of planned upgrades at the Krone-Endora at Venetia project ahead of schedule. 


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... 


ABB launches solutions for zero-carbon mining
16th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Global technology company ABB has released a portfolio of solutions that will help accelerate the move towards a zero-carbon mine. Dubbed ABB Ability eMine, the portfolio comprises electrification... 


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Safety checks key to fork lift operations
10th September 2021

Forklift distributor Criterion Equipment considers the safe operation of forklift trucks one of the most critical aspects in materials handling in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution... 


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Steel handling made easier
10th September 2021

Mobicon container handlers have been used in the global steel industry for over 15 years, to enhance the efficiency and safety of handling components like steel reinforced bars. These versatile... 


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Supply chain solutions provider fills industry gaps
10th September 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

The current challenge facing the freight, logistics and warehousing industry is that companies do not provide a full service offering and offer only one service, such as transport, in the supply... 


Diamcor completes first phase of upgrades at Krone-Endora at Venetia
8th September 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

TSX-V-listed Diamcor Mining has completed the first phase of planned upgrades ahead of schedule at the company’s Krone-Endora at Venetia project, in South Africa. The initial upgrades, originally... 


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Matla life-of-mine projects, South Africa – update
3rd September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Exxaro Resources has reported that construction is continuing on all four projects. 


S Australian government invests in testing at Kanmantoo
31st August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The South Australian government has awarded ASX-listed Hillgrove Resources with a A$2-million grant to trial new underground mining technology developed by Komatsu. The Komatsu MC51 will be used... 


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Matla life-of-mine projects, South Africa – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Exxaro Resources has reported that construction is progressing on all four projects. 


Disposal of Stefanutti’s Mining Services division falls through
23rd August 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Stefanutti Stocks has advised that not all conditions precedent to the proposed sale of its Mining Services division to Akhona Mining Services have been fulfilled or waived and,... 


Sandwich belt high angle conveyor on show
20th August 2021

Conveyor systems manufacturer Dos Santos International (DSI) will be exhibiting at MINExpo International this year in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the US. The company will occupy booth #25515 and will... 


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Kristineberg mine, Sweden
13th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper/zinc mine in Skellefteå Municipality, Västerbotten County, Sweden. 


TAKRAF South Africa’s apron feeders
DRC project gets apron feeders
13th August 2021

Mining equipment supplier TAKRAF South Africa, part of the global mining solutions provider TAKRAF Group, has supplied two machines for a leading copper/cobalt producer in the Democratic Republic... 


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Obuasi gold mine redevelopment, Ghana – update
13th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

AngloGold Ashanti has reported in its results for the six months ended June 30 that more capital will be required for the Obuasi project. 


Another Lokotrack for SPH Kundalila platinum crushing contract
10th August 2021

Leading crushing and materials handling contractor SPH Kundalila has reaffirmed its faith in Metso crushers by putting to work another Lokotrack® LT120™ from local distributor Pilot Crushtec. The... 


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Industrial properties remain resilient
30th July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The industrial real estate sector has shown resilience during a period that has proven to be most volatile for the office property and retail sectors, says JSE-listed real estate investment trust... 


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HMA Wear Solutions South Africa - Mining, Power & Processing
30th July 2021 By: Yolande Botes

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: A great story of development and growth started from humble beginnings with two people, Keith Halley and Mike Mellowes starting the engineering... 


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Bearings International - Materials Handling
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding:   Bearings International (BI) opened its doors for business on March 14, 1958. It now forms part of the Hudaco group that was founded by J Hubert... 


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Founder and chairperson of Weba Chute Systems & Solutions
Weba Chute Systems & Solutions - Materials handling across industry sectors with a strong foothold in the mining industry
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: Weba Chute Systems & Solutions was founded in 1984 by Werner Baller when he purchased M&J Engineering, a small mining supply firm in South Africa... 


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Ostem seeks to expand its contract manufacturing reach across industries
29th July 2021

Having purchased one of Metso Outotec’s facilities located in the industrial hub of Vereeniging, south of Johannesburg, together with the fabrication, machining, assembly and repair part of the... 


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The apron feeders on a truck to the DRC
Local manufacturer supplies apron feeders to DRC mine
16th July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Mining equipment manufacturer Takraf has supplied two apron feeder machines for a leading copper/cobalt producer, in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The apron feeders, which are being installed... 


ioneer awards equipment package for Nevada project
13th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed ioneer has tapped Danish firm FLSmidth as the supplier for engineering and equipment supply for the Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada. “The contract with FLSmidth is one of... 


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