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IT’S A HARD-ROCK LIFE
The development of a mechanised shaft sinking machine for hard-rock applications will add much value to the sector
Mechanised hard-rock shaft-sinking tech being developed
17th April 2020 By: Darren Parker

The development of a mechanised shaft-sinking solution for hard-rock applications through rock-boring and drilling services provider Master Drilling’s subsidiary, Master Sinking – a joint venture... 


HITTING ROCK BOTTOM The Jansen project was the first time globally that mining shafts have been sunk successfully using only mechanical excavation
Mechanised shaft-boring feasibility studies under way
17th April 2020 By: Darren Parker

Shaft sinking original-equipment manufacturer Herrenknecht is engaged in numerous feasibility studies with mining contractors in South Africa and other African countries, such as Zambia, for the... 


DEEPENING RETURNS
The well-established Blanket gold mine will see an increase in production once the new central shaft project is completed later this year
New gold shaft to be commissioned this year
17th April 2020

Gold mining company Caledonia Mining’s Blanket gold mine, in Zimbabwe, expects to commission its new central shaft in the fourth quarter of this year, following which production will ramp up. Shaft... 


Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Matashe during virtual media conference.
Mining may resume at 50% capacity – Minister
16th April 2020 By: Martin Creamer

All mining operations, excluding collieries supplying Eskom which have been permitted to operate at full capacity throughout national lockdown, may now resume at 50% capacity during the remaining... 


Capital Drilling reports strong growth as gold rallies
16th April 2020 By: Donna Slater

Africa-focused mining services company Capital Drilling on April 16 reported a 20.4% year-on-year and a 5.9% quarter-on-quarter increase in revenue to $32.5-million for the first quarter of this... 


Hennie Faul
Master Drilling announces new board nomination
14th April 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Hennie Faul, who has particularly deep insight into the copper mining industry in South America, has been nominated for appointment to the board of Master Drilling, which operates extensively in... 


Liam Twigger 
If you want to get money into exploration you have to change the value proposition
New technology displaces old drilling habits
10th April 2020

Global mining technology company IMDEX says it seeks to “drive change” through research and development capable of delivering innovations that enable drilling contractors and mining companies to... 


GOLD DOUBLE UP

The updated mineral resource for the Buckreef Shear Zone, measured and indicated, totals about 40.9-million tonnes grading 1.73 g/t and comprising 2.27-million ounces of gold
Gold miner announces doubling of resources
10th April 2020

Gold miner Tanzanian Gold Corporation announced last month that it had received an update of the estimated mineral resources in the company’s Buckreef Shear Zone, from engineering services provider... 


EASY ACCESS 
Ghana, Africa’s top gold producer, offers South African capital equipment manufacturers favourable shipping accessibility through the Port of Tema
Council turns attention to Ghana
3rd April 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) member companies are increasingly looking outside of the South African market for opportunities, owing to the country’s current economic... 


QUIETER & CLEANER 
Powered by the C7.1 mechanical engine, the new generation LS312 complies with Tier II emissions standards while ensuring quieter, and more efficient operation
New-generation loader set for South Africa
27th March 2020

Orders have already been placed by major South African coal miners for solutions provider Sandvik’s new LS312 flameproof underground loader. The first active units will start rolling off the local... 


Mobile Tunnel Borer
Master Drilling navigates tough conditions to record solid results
24th March 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Master Drilling Group recorded an increase in revenue of 6.9% to $148.3-million for the year ended December 31, and a slight decrease in operating profit of 5.1% to $22.4-million, owing... 


Jervois suspends activities in Uganda amid Covid-19 outbreak
20th March 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

ASX- and TSX-V-listed Jervois Mining has suspended its activities in Uganda in response to Covid-19, with no fixed  remobilisation date yet. The miner said on Friday that measures have been... 


CORE VALUE 
Innovation is necessary for survival in the current sluggish economic environment
Necessity drives drill bit innovation
20th March 2020 By: Darren Parker

Drilling solutions provider Lesedi Drilling and Contract Mining, in collaboration with its subsidiary, drill bit supplier Thriftline, has developed a removable reaming shell for its diamond drill... 


JOHAN FOURIE
The focus of Galison’s drilling operations have been moved to Rustenburg, in the North West province, to serve the platinum mines in the area
Company varies drill offering
20th March 2020 By: Darren Parker

Drilling equipment and consumables supplier Galison Drilling, part of original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Galison Group, is pinning its 2020 growth strategy on the supply of consumables for the... 


DOING THE HOLE JOB
The geotechnical investigations required the drilling of two holes in the North pit and five in the South pit at depths of between 300 m and 500 m
Geotechnical drilling improves safety at phosphate mine
20th March 2020 By: Darren Parker

Drilling company Geomech Africa, part of geotechnical services holding company GeoGroup, has completed its geotechnical investigation at phosphate product producer and distributor Foskor’s... 


NATHAN WILLIAMS
The way forward is to embrace disruptive technologies in the mining industry
Autonomous drills improve safety for contract miner
20th March 2020 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Basil Read’s mining arm Basil Read Mining subsidiary Blasting and Excavating (B&E)has entered into a partnership with India- based original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Revathi Equipment... 


RAMP UP The separators at Kibali will be ramped up to full sulphides in future
Gold paper released at global forum
7th February 2020 By: Halima Frost

The collaborative paper, titled Kibali Gold Mine sulphide concentrate treatment – understanding the pre-oxidation of sulphide concentrates, was presented by dual-listed miner Barrick Gold’s Kibali... 


Mining companies embrace Sandvik’s high-tech solutions
Mining companies embrace Sandvik’s high-tech solutions
5th February 2020 By: Kim Cloete

High-tech and global engineering group Sandvik is helping greenfield mining projects in Africa to power ahead through automation and digitalisation aimed at making mining safer and more efficient... 


MTB TESTING Master Drilling is undertaking field testing of its mobile tunnel borer at platinum producer Northam Platinum’s Eland mine, in the North West
Mechanised boring solutions making headway
24th January 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

The development of rock-boring and drilling services provider Master Drilling’s mobile tunnel borer (MTB) and shaft-boring system (SBS) technology is advancing, with the machinery expected to... 


ANTON LOURENS As the 2020 deadline approaches, many late adopters are going to rush to be made compliant
Imminent surge in demand for PDS anticipated
29th November 2019 By: Darren Parker

Mine safety equipment supplier Booyco Electronics CEO Anton Lourens is anticipating a surge in demand for proximity detection systems (PDS) next year. In 2017, the Department of Mineral Resources,... 


Kavango advances exploration in Botswana
22nd November 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

LSE-listed Kavango Resources on Friday announced that core and reverse circulation drilling on its Kalahari Suture Zone Project (KSZ), in Botswana, had intersected a high-level gabbroic intrusive... 


Solar, private sector, new rock drill prototypes make headlines
Solar, private sector, new rock drill prototypes make headlines
21st November 2019

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks developments around solar energy, the private sector and new rock drill prototypes.   


NICK MURRAY
The principal objective of roof bolting is to help the rock mass support itself
Roof bolt placement critical to safety
8th November 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Roof bolts, in helping to create a stable rock structure, are the first line of defence to protect mineworkers from fall-of-ground-related hazards, which highlights the importance of correct roof... 


TRANSFORMATION TROUBLES
Despite legislation, emerging black-owned companies still struggle with access to larger mining projects, owing to a lack of resources, experience and support
Transformation in explosives sector yet to ignite
18th October 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Economic transformation in the mining, drilling and blasting industry remains slow and requires greater engagement from critical roleplayers, such as government, who should encourage the industry... 


CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT

MAXAM has been implementing continuous improvement programmes targeting cost reduction over the mine-to-mill process
Water-gel technology allows for customised blasting solutions
18th October 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Global blasting solutions provider MAXAM’s premium bulk water-gel technology range of blends, referred to as RIOFLEX, has been well received by the South African market and will allow the company... 


THRILLS AND DRILLS
The main purpose of this drilling programme is to obtain sufficient geotechnical data for optimisation of the north and south pits
Drill project assists in resource optimisation
18th October 2019

Chemical manufacturer Foskor awarded drilling contractor Geomech Africa a contract to conduct geotechnical drilling at the Foskor Mining Division in Limpopo in July, with completion set to happen... 


Master Drilling sees encouraging results from testing of new shaft boring system
Master Drilling sees encouraging results from testing of new shaft boring system
16th October 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Jse-listed Master Drilling is recording progress with its pursuing of a shaft boring system that it is pioneering, with the company recording positive results from pilot concept validation tests... 


Kavango starts drilling in Botswana
15th October 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

LSE-listed Kavango Resources has started drilling at the first of its three targets in the Kalahari Suture Zone (KSZ) in Botswana. The objective of the drilling is to verify the company’s... 


Capital Drilling secures mining services contract at Côte d'Ivoire project
9th October 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining services company Capital Drilling has entered into agreements to provide a full range of mining services at private gold mining and development company Allied Gold's Bonikro mine, in Côte... 


Metal Tiger pleased with drilling progress at Botswana projects
7th October 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Metal Tiger reports positive developments at the Ngami copper project and the Okavango copper project, in Botswana, in which it holds an interest through its 59.81% investment in... 


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