Mining

Global iron-ore production growth will accelerate over 2026 to 2030, averaging 2.2% growth over that period, compared with 1.2% over the previous five years, with production expected to reach... 

TSX- and ASX-listed Capstone Copper has completed the acquisition of copper assets at the San Pietro copper/gold/iron/cobalt project, in Chile. The acquired project and its Rincones and Colla... 

(Virtual Showroom) Process measurement requires a scientific approach. Ambatovy Minerals, located on the island of Madagascar, encounters challenges that differ significantly from those faced by... 

(Virtual Showroom) In Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, southern Africa, sits the world's highest diamond mine, 3 200 meters above sea level. It's a punishing place to work with heavy snowfall,... 

(Virtual Showroom) The movement of bulk solids is constant, high volume, and tightly linked to production efficiency. From crushed ore to processed aggregates, materials are typically transported... 

Canadian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Claude Guay has affirmed that, in a time of uncertainty and changing trade and economic relationships worldwide,... 

Consultancy Frost & Sullivan has named LGMG the world's leading seller of off-highway mechanical drive wide-body dump trucks for a tenth consecutive year. Frost & Sullivan finds in a 2026... 

Northam Platinum is looking to establish the Eland mine as South Africa’s first platinum group metals (PGMs) mine operating solely on renewable energy. In addition, Eland is water positive, and the... 

Automatic lubrication of mobile machines at critical points is designed to ensure uninterrupted performance for mining operations, helping to reduce costs, save time and support long‑term... 

The Tshiamiso Trust has reported an increase in claims activity for the 2026 financial year as it moves into the latter half of its lifespan, with claim lodgements having increased by 64%... 

Pilot Crushtec International says its compact, entry-level DynamiTrac XS200 Xtreme mobile scalping screen is designed for smaller operations, contractors and emerging operators that require... 

Mining contractor Cementation Africa asserts that the most effective way to manage groundwater inflows in underground mines is to address dewatering design early in the project lifecycle. The... 

The mining industry needs to broaden its approach to health and safety by recognising that the conditions mineworkers experience in their homes and communities have a significant bearing on their... 

In mineral processing, operational efficiency is often determined by how well critical process streams are managed. From reagent dosing circuits that demand pinpoint accuracy to thickener underflow... 

Martin Creamer talks about CSIR digital rock-sounding technology; the launch of Government-Business Partnership for Growth and Jobs and the future of South Africa’s minerals industry. 

Renewable energy company Voltalia has commissioned the 148 MW Bolobedu solar power plant, in Limpopo, for mining company Rio Tinto South Africa subsidiary Richards Bay Minerals (RBM). Bolobedu will... 

The operating profit of platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome mining company Northam Platinum increased by more than 293% in its 2026 financial year (FY26), the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed... 

When a critical piece of equipment is waiting for maintenance, availability takes on a very different meaning. Having the right product in stock is important, but in many cases, what operations... 

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses the CSIR’s recent test of digital rock-sounding technology at Harmony Gold’s Mponeng mine; Minerals Council South Africa is positive about the launch...