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The scalable surface drill automation on the DR412i offers customisable features tailored to unique operational needs
Rotary drill combines power, intelligence
2nd May 2025

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... 


As it turns 21, Murray & Roberts Cementation commits to new tech, Africa expansion
30th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

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... 


Drill rig at Siguiri gold mine
Capital foresees revenue gains this year despite lower first-quarter results
23rd April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

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 handful of ferrochrome.
Working group has been established to extend ferrochrome's horizon, Minister reports
22nd April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


A generic image of a rock drilling machine
Price competitiveness key to market demands
18th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

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... 


A generic image of mine workers standing next to a drill rig
Company prioritises safety, maintenance for efficient exploration
18th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

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... 


Drilling continues to return strong results at Wia’s Namibia project
15th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

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... 


Hoisting of a raisebore machine at Platreef
Murray & Roberts Cementation gets creative with reeve block system at Platreef
10th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

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... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane, senior policy analyst, public affairs and transformation Fundiswa Ndaba, and senior executive, public affairs and transformation Tebello Chabana.
Minerals Council scoring big on South Africa’s socioeconomic transformation front
9th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa has been scoring big on the transformation front, going well beyond compliance, and hopes are now high that the upcoming Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development... 


CHIETA CEO Yershen Pillay.
Platinum-based green hydrogen on way to becoming South Africa’s new gold – CHIETA
8th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Three new green hydrogen qualifications are being registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations to enable South Africa to seize the platinum group metals (PGMs)-linked green... 


Critical Metals’ immediate goal is to get funding for further drilling at Molulu
31st March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Investment company Critical Metals has said its immediate priority is to secure the necessary funding to restart diamond drilling and exploration activities at its 70%-owned Molulu copper project,... 


Master Drilling robotic arm.
Robotic rig uplifts productivity 50%, cuts water 75%, Master Drilling reports
27th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A robotic rig deployed at a project last year increased productivity by about 50% and consumed 75% less water than the more conventional rigs working on the same contract, Master Drilling director... 


Capital reports more than 50% decline in EPS in a ‘year of transition’
27th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed mining, drilling, maintenance and geochemical analysis solutions provider Capital has reported a 53.5% year-on-year decline in basic earnings per share (EPS) to $0.089 in 2024, from... 


Narrow-reef boring tech, SA ferroalloy hub, Exxaro make headlines
Narrow-reef boring tech, SA ferroalloy hub, Exxaro make headlines
14th March 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses African Rainbow Minerals's new narrow-reef boring technology; the strong belief that South Africa can return to being a global ferroalloy hub; and... 


Mine workers underground
Eight-million fatality-free shifts advancing industry’s Zero Harm vision
14th March 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

While the mining industry has not achieved its vision of realising Zero Harm, every day that an injury-free shift is executed is a day closer to achieving that goal, says underground mining... 


An Extreme Lighting corded LED mining cap lamp with battery pack
Flameproof headlamps under development for local mines
28th February 2025 By: Halima Frost

To both increase its supply footprint in Southern Africa as well as enhance its mining product portfolio, outdoor and underground lighting solutions provider Extreme Lights is developing a new... 


Master Drilling executive director Koos Jordaan
New diamond-enabled cutting technology partnership announced
18th February 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

World leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond advanced material solutions Element Six, part of the De Beers Group, and global leader in drilling technology solutions... 


Flashback to President Cyril Ramaphosa during South Africa's hosting of the BRICS Summit.
Could BRICS Plus play a new-era role in aiding Africa's strong beneficiation aspirations?
10th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Collectively, Africa’s critical mineral resources are attractively expansive. Could BRICS Plus potentially become a widespread new-era platform for distinctive mining and metals collaboration and... 


AARD Powered by Epiroc MD Martina Ahlborg at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 in which she discusses the launch of the TS100 TERRAH series.
Epiroc and AARD aim to deliver impactful solutions
5th February 2025

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, acquired manufacturer AARD Mining Equipment almost two years ago in its strategic expansion. Together the... 


Beneficiation of African metals and minerals in Africa is being demanded as an absolute must.
Adding value to metals and minerals in Africa emphasised as a must at Mining Indaba
3rd February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Investing in African Mining Indaba presenters on Monday spoke repeatedly of the need for Africa to add value to its metals and minerals on the continent itself rather than allowing this to take... 


Three men underground using a Murray & Roberts system
Underground opportunities emerge as openpits mature
24th January 2025

With many openpit mines in Southern Africa reaching maturity, the scope for underground mining promises to create new opportunities for shaft sinking and underground mining specialists. As a leader... 


A newly developed sorter is one of many new technologies being used in teh mining sector developed by Gravitas Minerals
Sector faces tech challenges
24th January 2025 By: Halima Frost

The mining equipment manufacturing sector faces a range of challenges, owing to rapid technological advancements, environmental concerns, fluctuating demand and the increasing complexity of mining... 


Gold tailings retreatment at DRDGold's Ergo.
Global tailings institute selects South Africa as launch pad of new mine dump standards
21st January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In a bid to help make mine tailings safer for people and the environment, a global institute has been launched in South Africa which has also been selected as the location of the independent,... 


Rosond CEO Glen McGavigan
Rosond appoints Glen Mc Gavigan as incoming CEO
14th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Drilling and exploration company Rosond has appointed Glen Mc Gavigan as CEO, effective 13 January.   Mc Gavigan succeeds Ricardo Ribeiro, who has taken up the role of executive chairperson. 


Caterpillar machine and logo
Caterpillar celebrates its 100-year anniversary
10th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

NYSE-listed Caterpillar has marked 2025 as its 100-year anniversary. The globally recognised original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technically turns 100 on April 15, which is when, in 1925, Holt... 


The nuGen™ green hydrogen fuel cell truck retrofitted from a diesel-powered vehicle.
Mining needs to commit to intensified decarbonisation goals, consulting firm shows
9th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The mining industry needs to commit to an intensified pursuit of decarbonisation goals amid the rate of greening being too slow to meet science-based targets, consulting services firm dss+ points... 


Further measures to lower exposure to diesel particulate matter.
New commitment to reduce exposure to diesel emissions in underground mines
11th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A most fundamental human need is to breathe fresh air. Yet, for millions of people working in underground mines across the globe, this is not a given. Now, members of the international ICMM mining... 


TSHEPISO MOTHIBINYANE
Laone Mining can compete within the medium-diameter drilling market
Female-led company redefines raise boring drilling in Africa
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

In a sector known for its high barriers to entry, 100% black-owned and female-led Laone Mining and Engineering is confident that it is changing the landscape of raise boring drilling in Africa... 


M&R appoints interim chairperson as Kana steps down
28th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Murray & Roberts (M&R) says chairperson Suresh Kana and director Jesmane Boggenpoel have resigned from the board with effect from November 30 and November 15, respectively. Clifford... 


botswana diamonds drilling
Botswana Diamonds gets environmental approval to drill in the Kalahari
27th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has received environmental authorisation from the Botswana Department of Environmental Affairs and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to drill its two targets in... 


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