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An image of construction activities taking place at the Platreef project site, with shaft 1 depicted on the left, and the high-to-collar advancement for shaft 2 portrayed on the right
Equipping, changeover on track for March
1st April 2022

Diversified mining company Ivanhoe Mines is expected to complete the equipping and changeover of its Platreef Project Shaft 1 by the end of last month. The construction of the 996-m-level station... 


Image of a stage being lowered into the shaft
Pre-sinking complete at Karowe mine
1st April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Shaft pre-sinking at Canadian-headquartered diamond mining company Lucara’s Karowe mine, in Botswana, was completed at the end of February. “Each shaft is approximately -52 m below collar. The... 


An image depicting construction at a shaft
No ‘mucking about’ with safety for UMS
1st April 2022

Shaft sinking company United Mining Services (UMS) boasts shaft sinking innovations that the company is applying across its international projects, says CEO Digby Glover. Throughout its 60-year... 


Mandela Mining Precinct showcases newly trialled drilling innovation
25th March 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) this week displayed two lighter, faster, quieter and more energy-efficient rock drills at its premises in Johannesburg, showcasing new technology that could... 


Drilling contractor plans to evolve grouting services
25th March 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

Drilling technology solutions provider Rosond’s grouting services are one of the foundations on which the company has built its reputation in the mining industry and, as such, it is a critical part... 


Company secures $31m contract
25th March 2022

Exploration drilling company Geodrill in February announced that it had been awarded significant multi-rig, long-term drilling contracts with multinational gold miner Endeavour Mining. 


Miner supports SMME with diamond drilling equipment
25th March 2022

Diversified miner Glencore Ferroalloys’ Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM) announced last month that it remains committed to developing and supporting local small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs)... 


Master Drilling posts good results, to continue technology pursuit
22nd March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed drilling technology company Master Drilling achieved a 40% year-on-year increase in revenue to a record $171.8-million for the year ended December 31, 2021. It generated $32.5-million in... 


The second-generation WebGen 200 range of wireless initiating systems form small to large, in orange, yellow and green
New blasting system improves safety
18th March 2022 By: Halima Frost

Having developed, and now busy testing its second-generation WebGen™ 200 in Australia and Canada, mining and infrastructure solutions provider Orica says its trials have shown improved safety and... 


Rosond focusing on consolidation amid plans for further growth
10th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Drilling technology solutions provider Rosond's main focus for this year will be consolidating the company’s rapid expansion as it plans for further growth by taking on additional work in... 


A photo of Kangra GM Pierre Louw in the Udumo adit
First coal cut at Kangra underground extension
11th February 2022 By: Darren Parker

Coal mining company Kangra – a subsidiary of mining investment group Menar – started mining first coal from its new underground Udumo adit on February 9. The new adit, which was previously known as... 


Rosond's employees working at Kumba's mines
Rosond, Boart Longyear partnership to uplift N Cape communities
9th February 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Drilling technology solutions provider Rosond and drilling technology multinational Boart Longyear have entered into a partnership to develop local businesses in the Northern Cape as part of the... 


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Directors face potential liability for climate change risks – Webber Wentzel
8th February 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Directors face potential liability if they fail to carry out their fiduciary duties to curb climate change risks and do not make complete disclosures about climate-related risks, Webber Wentzel... 


Centamin awards Geodrill $54m drilling contract
1st February 2022 By: Schalk Burger

TSX-listed drilling company Geodrill has been awarded a significant drilling contract with London- and Toronto-listed gold producer Centamin at its Sukari gold mine, which is a low-cost, bulk... 


An image of Rosond's Rosond uses hi-tech drill rigs that are used to ensure safe work
Rosond records notable safety records at the Sishen, Kolomela mines
28th January 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Drilling technology solutions provider Rosond says it has achieved major health and safety milestones at Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen and Kolomela mines in the Northern Cape. Based in the exploration... 


Tertiary raises £500 000 Nevada, Zambia exploration
19th January 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has raised £500 000 before expenses through a placing of over 294-million new ordinary shares in the company. The placing was arranged through the company's joint... 


Capital Drilling says 2021 was its strongest financial year yet
18th January 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

LSE-listed mining services company Capital Drilling recorded its strongest financial year yet in 2021, with three quarters of revenue growth, executive chairperson Jamie Boynton says. He highlights... 


Keliber drilling contractor using biofuel to cut drilling emissions
15th December 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Drilling contractor Kati has started using biofuel in the drill rig at Finnish miner Keliber’s exploration site in Central Ostrobothnia, a measure that will reduce the emissions caused by drilling... 


A man welding a steel mes screen used in the copper mines as a support underground, at the Afrope manufacturing plant in Zambia
Company boasts substantial supply increase
3rd December 2021 By: Halima Frost

The  average monthly turnover and tonnage throughput of Zambia-based steel product supplier Afrope Zambia has increased sixfold since its acquisition by South African logistics and trading company... 


Master Drilling to report higher full-year EPS, HEPS
29th November 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Drilling services company Master Drilling expects its earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS), in dollar terms, for the year to December 31 to be more than 400% higher than... 


Six different photos of shafts and tunnels in a mine where BBE have installed the Vuma-network sensors and technology for ventilation
New tech calculates ventilation recovery
12th November 2021 By: Halima Frost

Mine ventilation, refrigeration, and cooling engineering consultants BBE Group, in August released the 2021 version of its flagship Vuma-network, free of charge, to the mining sector and other... 


an empty underground tunnel
Integrated control improves safety
5th November 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

In an underground mining environment, there is a dire need for an integrated approach to effective dust control for improve underground health conditions. Mine ventilation and cooling company BBE... 


a head and shoulders shot of Prisma Training Solutions MD Jacques Farmer
Health, safety training increases productivity
5th November 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Mining training company Prisma Training Solutions ensures that its customers can realise a return on investment by increasing productivity and efficiency through training. The company states that... 


A yellow blasting mechanism linked to a cell phone being held in a hand, used to incorporate new technologies when blasting at mines
Explosives company achieves world-class rating
29th October 2021 By: Halima Frost

Mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME, a member of diversified chemicals group Omnia, tells Mining Weekly it has achieved a record-low recordable case rate of 0.05% in the blasting... 


A cell phone and a deep groove ball bearing cross section highlighting Siemens SIDRIVE IQ application
Company showcases tech innovations on new forum
29th October 2021 By: Halima Frost

Industrial equipment multinational Siemens launched its inaugural Smart Mining Forum as an online event from August 3 to 5. The event highlighted Siemens’ technical expertise and showcased real... 


Picture of a Sandvik Leopard DI650i drilling system on an opencast mine
New RC sampling option available
22nd October 2021

Supplier of equipment, tools, parts, services, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining industry Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing a new reverse... 


Pic/Image of Sandvik's Tecnhology Centre in Zimbabwe
Centre bridges gap between technology, people
3rd September 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Mining engineering multinational Sandvik Mining and Rock Solution’s Zimbabwe-based Technology Centre is assisting the mining industry’s journey into the digital future by bridging the gap between... 


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Harmony Gold going ahead with R4.5bn Zaaiplaats project
31st August 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Gold mining company Harmony Gold is going ahead with its high-grade Zaaiplaats gold project at a capital cost of R4.5-billion. Zaaiplaats is one of three Harmony projects that, with three others... 


An image of Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius
Higher commodity prices drive greater demand for Master Drilling’s services
31st August 2021 By: Donna Slater

JSE-listed drilling services company Master Drilling Group recorded a 25.4% year-on-year increase in revenue to $72-million for the six months ended June 30. During the period, the company, which... 


S Australian government invests in testing at Kanmantoo
31st August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The South Australian government has awarded ASX-listed Hillgrove Resources with a A$2-million grant to trial new underground mining technology developed by Komatsu. The Komatsu MC51 will be used... 


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