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Industry can grow with diverse solutions – institute
26th March 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The best growth scenario for the local sugar industry is to diversify its products to create multiple revenue streams, says research organisation the Sugar Milling Research Institute NPC (SMRI)... 


Butcherbird manganese project, Australia – update
Butcherbird manganese project, Australia – update
26th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

ASX-listed Element 25 has reported that it will raise about A$35.5-million through a share placement to investors to fund the Stage 2 expansion of its Butcherbird project. 


East Manganese mine project, South Africa – update
East Manganese mine project, South Africa – update
26th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The East Manganese project is on schedule to produce its first manganese ore in May. 


Thorny River diamond dyke project, South Africa – update
Thorny River diamond dyke project, South Africa – update
26th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Diamond exploration and project development company Botswana Diamonds has recovered 11 diamonds and abundant kimberlitic indicators from drill samples at the recently discovered River Kimberlite... 


Botswana Diamonds recovers 11 diamonds from Limpopo pipe
23rd March 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diamond exploration company Botswana Diamonds has recovered 11 diamonds and abundant kimberlitic indicators from drill samples at the recently discovered River Kimberlite pipe at Thorny River in... 


Raising beneficiation efficiencies in coal
23rd March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With South Africa now working hard to contain the cost of its coal-fired power generation, efficiencies are vital throughout the value chain – not least in beneficiation. This means the continuous... 


LLOYD CHRISTIE
Mobilising capital for a sustainable economy will require shifting the current capital allocation from an unsustainable pathway to a sustainable one
ESG investment opportunities provided
19th March 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Law firm ENSafrica executive Lloyd Christie says the Financial Provisions Regulations, which came into effect in 2015, have presented significant opportunities for sustainable finance, as well as... 


Butcherbird manganese project, Australia – update
Butcherbird manganese project, Australia – update
12th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated prefeasibility study has presented a compelling base case and expansion case economics. 


Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
5th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study has confirmed Balama as a project with low capital intensity and technical risk, but attractive returns. 


Northern Ireland’s technology expertise fuels growth in Africa’s mining industry
Northern Ireland’s technology expertise fuels growth in Africa’s mining industry
25th February 2021

Africa is a central player in the global mining industry, producing platinum, copper, iron ore, diamonds, gold and more[1]. Several Northern Ireland companies are key suppliers to this industry –... 


Musina Makhado SEZ EIA application submitted
19th February 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) on February 1 submitted the final environmental-impact assessment (EIA) application report to the legally designated competent authority, the... 


Robe Mesa iron-ore project, Australia
Robe Mesa iron-ore project, Australia
19th February 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has successfully outlined mining and processing plans, a target production rate, estimates for capital and operating costs and infrastructure requirements to support the... 


Report points to significant increase in time spent using apps in 2020
12th February 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The latest App Annie State of Mobile 2021 has revealed how mobile applications (apps) have dominated during 2020, with new app downloads increasing 7% to 218-billion globally. As consumers... 


V-shaped economic recovery to help surface miners recover, says economist
9th February 2021 By: Donna Slater

With signs of a V-shaped economic recovery, economist Dr Roelof Botha says the surface mining industry will recover in line with hard lockdown’s ending and increased demand for building materials.... 


Volt looks at European graphite
5th February 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Volt Resources has signed a term sheet to potentially acquire a 70% interest in the Zavalievsky graphite business, in the Ukraine. Zavalievsky is a long life graphite operation that has... 


Chvaletice manganese project, Czechia
Chvaletice manganese project, Czechia
5th February 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

he Czech Ministry of Environment has completed a six-month screening of Euro Manganese’s preliminary environmental-impact assessment for the Chvaletice manganese project. 


Siemens Southern & Eastern Africa CEO Sabine Dall'Omo
Upskilling needs careful thought amid rapid tech adoption in mining industry
3rd February 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Despite the negative impacts that Covid-19 has brought to the world, it has also had positive impacts, such as the acceleration of Fourth Industrial Revolution- (4IR-) type technology adoption,... 


Opinion: Good job, Minister Mantashe – now more of the same
2nd February 2021

Ahead of this year's virtual Investing in African Mining Indaba, law firm Webber Wentzel commends Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE)... 


Company continues to provide an array of services to the mining industry
Company continues to provide an array of services to the mining industry
29th January 2021

Mining services provider Moopetsi Mining Solutions provides the mining industry with an array of services in mining and engineering. The mining services range from contract mining, underground... 


KIM SCHOEPFLIN
The pandemic has not affected Kwatani’s business as negatively as originally expected
Good vibrations for the year ahead
29th January 2021 By: Darren Parker

Vibrating original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kwatani’s capital project pipeline is “exceptionally strong against the back-end of weak markets”, which Kwatani CEO Kim Schoepflin says is a result... 


RESTARTING THE INDUSTRY
Innovation in the industry will see a roll-out of hybrid events, mixing the onsite experience with digital services and products
Hybrid events to carry industry, physical format still needed
29th January 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Innovation in the exhibitions, events and conferencing industry will result in a roll-out of hybrid events this year, says local exhibition company Specialised Exhibitions – a division of... 


Kenya earmarks $8.7m for Jomo Kenyatta Airport refurbishment
29th January 2021 By: John Muchira

Kenya intends to invest $8.7-million to refurbish Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in an effort to position the facility as a regional aviation hub. After abandoning plans to build an... 


Kwatani
Kwatani
29th January 2021

Kwatani is Africa’s leading OEM  producing  engineered  vibratory  equipment. The 44-year old South African OEM is recognised for its world-class engineering and ISO 9001:2015 certified large-scale... 


Butcherbird manganese project, Australia
Butcherbird manganese project, Australia
29th January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The relevant state departments have approved the works approval and mining proposal for the project. 


Balama graphite project, Mozambique
Balama graphite project, Mozambique
29th January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Syrah Resources has reported that it is assessing the potential restart of its Balama graphite project. 


Sustainable PGM producer Sedibelo poised for strong growth
Sustainable PGM producer Sedibelo poised for strong growth
28th January 2021

Having produced 1.5-million ounces of platinum group metals (PGMs) since inception, with more to come, fully integrated producer Sedibelo Platinum Mines has successfully weathered the storm of... 


First Quantum copper output hits record
26th January 2021 By: Donna Slater

TSX-listed First Quantum Minerals has achieved its highest ever yearly copper production, with output rising by 11% to 779 000 t in 2020. The company reported record-breaking production at... 


Arnot OpCo plans safe restart of operations with Covid-19 in mind
25th January 2021 By: Donna Slater

Mpumalanga-based coal miner Arnot OpCo is planning the restart of its operations near Middelburg in a safe and controlled manner that takes into account measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19,... 


 Vedanta Zinc International  CFO Pushpender Singla
VZI well-positioned despite Covid
22nd January 2021

Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the global economy which, in turn, affected all industries. During the hard-lockdown, we had to revise the way we do business and our plans for the year... 


South Flank iron-ore sustaining mine project, Australia
South Flank iron-ore sustaining mine project, Australia
22nd January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

BHP has reported that construction of the South Flank mine is almost complete. 


Euro Manganese advances Czech project to next permitting stage
15th January 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Euro Manganese says the Czech Ministry of Environment has completed a six-month screening of the company’s preliminary environmental impact assessment for the Chvaletice manganese... 


Kwatani grows its base of customised screening solutions
14th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As leading vibrating screens and feeders specialist Kwatani has transitioned from equipment supplier to solutions provider, it has attracted customers from well beyond South Africa and even outside... 


Quebec govt spares mining industry from new restrictions
7th January 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Quebec Mining Association (QMA) has welcomed the announcement of the continuation of mining operations, despite the total containment decreed by the provincial government late on January 6. The... 


AMCU laments rise in Covid-19 cases, calls on mining companies for assistance
4th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Trade union the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) has called for an urgent virtual high-level stakeholder engagement to deliberate on concerns regarding Covid-19 vaccinations... 


Comprehensive AI-based surveillance solution aids mine safety, production
Comprehensive AI-based surveillance solution aids mine safety, production
10th December 2020

Mines are increasingly experiencing illegal mining activity, as well as an increased likelihood of protest and labour action. This, combined with mines’ ever present priority of protecting... 


Aus Parliament passes investment reforms
9th December 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Federal Parliament on Wednesday passed legislation giving effect to reforms to the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975, for the first time in nearly 50 years. The reforms, which will... 


Mantashe enthused by third-quarter mining performance
8th December 2020 By: Donna Slater

The third-quarter performance of South Africa’s mining sector is encouraging, says Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe, noting that “impressive growth” was recorded despite... 


Gammatec
Gammatec
4th December 2020

Gammatec NDT Supplies specialises in manufacturing, marketing, sales and support for the non-destructive testing (NDT) industry.  Headquartered in Vereeniging, South Africa, Gammatec is the proud... 


Ammaroo phosphate project, Australia
Ammaroo phosphate project, Australia
4th December 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The federal government has granted major project status to the Ammaroo project. 


South Flank iron-ore sustaining mine project, Australia
South Flank iron-ore sustaining mine project, Australia
4th December 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the South Flank mine is about 84% complete. 


Strata Mining Services – We have arrived!
1st December 2020

During the spring of 2020 in South Africa, the trees and flowers were not the only places where new life began to show again after the winter as Strata Mining Services was given a new breath of... 


Weir wins £95m aftermarket order to support Iron Bridge magnetite Project in Australia
1st December 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Weir Group, a leading provider of premium mining technololgy, has won a £95m order to provide aftermarket components and service to the Iron Bridge magnetite Project in Western Australia. The... 


Paulsens East iron-ore project, Australia
Paulsens East iron-ore project, Australia
27th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Strike Resources has completed a capital raising to fund work at its Paulsens East project. 


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