GoldOre (Pty) Ltd’s MACH Reactor strives for maximum extraction, safety

It is “time to shake up the status quo” and strive for maximum extraction and safe disposal of ore, says private metallurgical company GoldOre (Pty) Ltd, which states that if extraction losses... 

Zamlim Investments optimistic about post-Indaba opportunities

Business management consultancy Zamlim Investments CEO Dzingira Matenga speaks to Creamer Media at this year's Investing in African Mining Indaba.  

Shell driven to powering progress in mining

Petroleum business company Shell is recommitting itself to the African mining industry with its solutions and products geared towards sustaining the mining industry through the provision of... 

Software company acQuire showcases expanded software solutions

At this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, software company acQuire Technology Solutions will be hosting a booth for the first time in a number of years, which the company says gives it “an... 

CSIR advances innovation strategy, projects

In advancing its Innovation Strategy Roadmap, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is better able to formulate partnerships with strategic clients, which CSIR’s Future... 

Bureau Veritas to introduce net-zero solutions at Mining Indaba

Testing, inspection & Certification company Bureau Veritas is aiming to introduce its solutions for the mining industry at this year’s Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town from February 6 to 9. These... 

Multotec focusing on improving African mining conditions, communities

While there have been numerous concerns relating to global macroeconomic issues – such as the fallout of the Russia/Ukraine war, and the tail-end impact of Covid – the mining industry has been... 

Bigen Group focusing on solutions-driven infrastructure development

With increasing levels of opportunity within the infrastructure development space, solutions-driven infrastructure development firm Bigen Group’s strategy focuses on expanding into the rest of the... 

Maclean continues to deliver advanced vehicle tech solutions to mining

Canada-based underground mining equipment manufacturer Maclean Engineering has continued to grow, which is evidenced through a large portion of sales now being beyond Canadian borders, and with the... 

Venetia Underground Project will achieve operational readiness, first production in 2023

The Venetia Underground Project (VUP) of diamond company De Beers will achieve operational readiness and first production in 2023, bringing to conclusion a decade-long construction programme that... 

Integrated Solutions delivers plant efficiency

Through its Integrated Solutions approach, Weir Minerals Africa can provide fast and effective assistance to customers who are engaged in brownfield optimisation of their operations or looking for... 

OIM Consulting focusing on making supervisors more capable, competent

There is a major need in Southern Africa, and around the world, for more effective and efficient supervisors, says business management consultancy OIM Consulting, which is focused on making... 

Africa’s only woman-owned phosphate mine at advanced stage of development

The world’s only woman-owned phosphate mine, the Zandheuvel phosphate mine in South Africa’s Saldanha Bay, is at a very advanced stage of completing its bankable feasibility study (BFS), with the... 

Sandvik develops vision for mining automation with AutoMine concept underground drill

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced its AutoMine Concept Underground Drill, the company’s second technology demonstrator for its future autonomous mining vision. The AutoMine Concept... 

Murray & Roberts Cementation first choice for mining companies, owing to strategic relationships

As a member of the Murray & Roberts group of companies, Murray & Roberts Cementation is a world class mining contractor based in Johannesburg and operating throughout Africa. The company has a... 

Kwatani experiences best growth in its history

South Africa-based vibrating screen and feeder original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kwatani reports that orders for its equipment have surged in recent months to record levels, with orders coming... 

FLSmidth introduces new pure play strategies for mining, cement; introduces new long-term financial targets

While Danish multinational FLSmidth’s performance has gradually improved, the company believes it has the potential for more, and has therefore kickstarted a transformation journey in 2022 with a... 

Building SA’s engineering base for growth

Already leveraging the global economic recovery, Efficient Engineering is gearing up for continued growth – while strengthening the industrial foundations of the South African economy. According to... 

Spectrem Air to engage clients at Indaba on their plans

Geophysical airborne service provider Spectrem Air intends to not only engage with its clients, but “understand what the theme of ‘Unlocking the Future of mining’” will mean for the company. This... 

Wärtsilä to advance energy optimisation tech, strategy in 2023

Manufacturing company Wärtsilä’s holistic approach builds on the company’s extensive capabilities in power system remodelling and analysis, energy system optimisation and flexible power generation... 

Enaex Africa optimistic about plans to become explosives leader in Africa

Explosives and blasting specialist Enaex Africa is hopeful that it will continue to expand into Africa and help drive long-term growth and new investment opportunities in the continent’s mining... 

SEW-EURODRIVE all set to support Africa’s growth

Despite the travails of the global economy and uncertainty in many countries, Africa will be the place to do business in the coming years. So says SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa MD Raymond Obermeyer,... 

Modernising SA’s mineral extraction sector through research development and innovation

The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP), will again this year form part of the South African Pavilion at the “Investing in African Mining” Indaba exhibition, jointly with the  Department of Science and... 

SRK Consulting focusing on clients' success, not just own growth

With several African countries currently the source of key minerals, and potentially hosting other minerals, engineering consultancy SRK Consulting newly appointed MD Andrew van Zyl expects the... 

Methano Group advances goal of becoming leading EPCM firm in Africa

Multidisciplinary engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) firm Methano Group is in the late engagement stage with its strategic partners in setting up offices in Southern Africa... 

Kumi Consulting advancing plans to assist miners with increasing regulatory requirements

Supply chains are coming under increasing focus, with sustainability consultancy Kumi Consulting highlighting the impact of growing regulation, particularly in Europe, which sees manufacturers and... 

Logistics provider Crossroads building on strengths

General freight, fuel and bulk logistics company Crossroads will be building on its strengths and honing its strategy this year to grow its business, improve operational efficiency and increase... 

Expanding the value proposition of the PDS

That Proximity Detection System (PDS) technology has over the years ushered in a new era in mine safety management is no overstatement. Given the pace of development in the past two years, Booyco... 

Company welcomes master distributorship of new range

Dewatering pumps and dredging specialist IPR recently welcomed a master distributorship for global industrial company Atlas Copco’s new pumps range in the Southern Africa region into its overall... 

Dry-type transformers lead to increased safety at mines

The global trend of mining companies’ continuously showing their strong commitment to evaluating their operating practices and working towards zero harm has led to an increased demand for the... 

Correct lighting solution can help maximise energy savings

As companies worldwide have become obliged to implement energy-saving methods, the growing popularity of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in a variety of lighting applications has dominated the... 

Adelaide Ruiters Mining And Exploration

In furthering its hopes and ambitions for South Africa’s phosphates and agriculture sectors, junior miner Adelaide Ruiters Mining & Exploration (ARME) continues to advance its 37. 4-million-tonnes... 

Assore now holds just over 25% of Atlantic Lithium

Aim-listed Atlantic Lithium on November 22 welcomed further investment by Assore International Holdings, which now has voting rights of 25.06% of the Africa-focussed lithium explorer and developer.... 

AfriTin ‘encouraged’ by latest drill results

Exploration drill results at Aim-listed AfriTin Mining’s flagship Uis mine, in Namibia, are in line with the company’s expectations for the V1/V2 pegmatite orebody, the African tech metals miner... 

Experts unpack the criticality of circular economy to climate resilience

Only 11% of waste from Africa’s urban areas goes to managed landfills, with much of the rest dumped and often burned. This has had a dramatic impact on human health, with poor air quality linked to... 

Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy launched

The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have launched the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy, a $2-million prize competition to reward entrepreneurs and innovators working to address... 

Atlantic Lithium founder posthumously honoured at London conference

Aim-listed lithium miner Atlantic Lithium founder and former CEO Vincent Mascolo has been posthumously shortlisted for the Mining CEO of the Year Award. Mascolo passed away unexpectedly in March... 

Green hydrogen could sustainably industrialise Africa, boost GDP in six key countries – new report

With global demand for hydrogen projected to rise sevenfold by 2050, new analysis from the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA) and analytical support from McKinsey, quantifies opportunity for the... 

Hummingbird achieves compliance with WGC responsible mining principles

Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources has achieved compliance with the World Gold Council’s (WGC’s) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMP), within the shortest possible timeframe and at both... 

Lighting vital in unsafe areas

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder provides the right lighting solutions by optimising the electrical, optical and mechanical design of luminaires using contemporary technology, while also...