Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Exxaro and Transnet Freight Rail's service agreement to improve the performance of logistics channels; Master Drilling’s new technology that promises... 

African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments to move beyond traditional extraction models and capture significantly greater value across the entire mining-to-manufacturing value... 

The new mining technology being advanced by Master Drilling promises “continuous”, round-the-clock mining uplift – even when it comes to narrow reef extraction. On the new technology being... 

Three major developments, which are poised to move the needle for South African mining, were outlined to Mining Weekly by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed drilling and mechanised rock... 

A ventilation-on-demand (VoD) system was commissioned by South African technology integrator and mining services company Dwyka Mining Services for the Sandsloot Underground exploration decline... 

Mining energy supplier CrossBoundary has secured a $40-million investment from Impact Fund Denmark to expand its portfolio of clean energy projects across Africa. The investment supports... 

JSE-listed Master Drilling says it expects its earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended June 30 to be between 212c and 219.50c, compared with the EPS of 37.50c for the six months ended... 

Integrated power solutions company Cummins South Africa is on track to rebuild 120 engines this year at its Master Rebuilt Centre (MRC), in Midrand. The facility has the capacity to rebuild 14... 

When a lubricant becomes contaminated and is not dealt with expeditiously, that contaminated lubricant can affect the entire machinery system that it is part of, reports high-performance lubricant... 

The Bengwenyama platinum group metals (PGM) project in South Africa’s Limpopo province has received a major uplift through a staged development plan that cuts upfront capital costs by 38%. Staged... 

Local original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) JA Engineering (JAE) has, in partnership with Czech Republic's OEM Ferrit, launched a new heavy-duty utility vehicle to, among other purposes, enable the... 

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals will embark on a drill programme of up to 1 500 m of air core (AC) and reverse circulation (RC) drilling at Target A1 of the Mushima North project, in Zambia. The drill... 

South Africa has a huge opportunity “right now” to grow its mining sector so that mining is able to provide prosperity for the entire nation, Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane... 

The newly named Cementation Africa is excited about setting the rebranded business on a new growth path. As part of preparations to operate outside of the Murray & Roberts Group, the new “own... 

There are only two countries in Africa that currently make their geological survey data open to the world. “Malawi is the first, and I believe Nigeria is the second,” Vale Base Metals chairperson... 

In a major boost for sustainable mining and South Africa’s clean energy ambitions, Mzansi Energy Consortium has signed a 12-year power purchase agreement with Palabora Mining Company (PMC) in... 

In a step to accelerate South Africa’s just energy transition and establish the country as a global green hydrogen leader, R656-million has been committed to a green hydrogen fund. South Africa’s... 

The Northern Cape copper mining company Copper 360 has announced a leadership transition as it embarks on a new phase of accelerated hard-rock mining growth. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange... 

South Africa needs to see far more harnessing of the capital of the private sector and needs to make sure that government and private sector work together to grow the economy and create jobs,... 

Strengthening South African mining is key to strengthening South Africa’s domestic economy as well as its geopolitical standing, which is all-important at this time of global economic disruption.... 

The foundation of a real mining company lies in its reserve base, Barrick Mining highlighted during Wednesday’s quarterly results presentation when it displayed a slide that brought into sharp... 

In an environment where the move towards intelligent drilling continues to gather pace, the Sandvik DR412i rotary drill rig, equipped with scalable surface drill automation architecture, brings new... 

Mining contracting company Murray & Roberts Cementation is celebrating 21 years since the merger of Murray & Roberts RUC and The Cementation Company (Africa) in July 2004 and says it is committed... 

London-listed mining services company Capital has signed four new contracts for diamond and reverse circulation drilling in Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire and Tanzania, which will help meet its revenue... 

A working group with industry has been established to improve the operating environment for long-term sustainability of South Africa’s ferrochrome industry, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister... 

Amid the mining drill bit market experiencing growth driven by increased mining activities and demand for minerals, price competitiveness remains a key consideration for quarrying, mining and... 

Extending the lifespan of its existing rigs, ensuring maximum uptime and delivering consistent performances in the drilling sector are key focus areas for geotechnical and exploration drilling... 

ASX-listed Wia Gold has reported positive assay results for 29 reverse circulation (RC) drillholes and four diamond drillholes, totalling 7 414 m, at its Kokoseb gold project, in Namibia. The... 

Specialist shaft sinking and mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation has successfully completed a reeve block system project at Ivanplats’ Platreef project, in Limpopo. Ivanplats needed an...