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KNOWLEDGE HUB
The Rock Drill Innovation Centre introduces state-of-the-art production and testing facilities for Sandvik’s core technology, the rock drill
Sandvik launches Rock Drill Centre
30th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Swedish mining gear and metal-cutting tools maker Sandvik officially launched its Finland-based Rock Drill Innovation Centre during the company’s virtual ‘Innovation in Mining’ conference, held... 


BREAKING THROUGH 
The correct application of technology and experience also enables Master Drilling to break new ground
App boosts company performance
30th October 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Providing advanced and effective drilling solutions and services across geographies and sectors sets South Africa-based drilling company Master Drilling apart from its competitors, says Master... 


IronRidge records high-grade drilling results at Zaranou
27th October 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed IronRidge Resources has recorded final high-grade drilling results from the second phase drilling programme at the Ebilassokro and Ehuasso targets, both within the Zaranou gold project... 


DIG DEEP 
Geogroup rigs range from being able to drill 200 m holes to 2 000 m holes
Service provider returns to exploration
16th October 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With an existing and substantial fleet of exploration drill rigs, geotechnical service specialist Geogroup intends to get back to the exploration space. “Geomech Africa, a subsidiary company of... 


END GAME 
The Bibemi project is currently progressing through its exploration phase
Equipment mobilisation for Bibemi project starts
16th October 2020

West Africa-focused metals exploration company Oriole Resources last month announced that mineral drilling solutions provider Capital Limited had started mobilising equipment for a 3 000 m diamond... 


Sandvik sells exploration business to Drillman
9th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Swedish engineering group Sandvik will sell its exploration business to Drillman – a subsidiary of the M Group of companies from Australia. The deal includes exploration rigs, consumables and... 


Oriole says Bibemi, Wapouzé licences renewed
8th October 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Oriole Resources says the Bibemi and Wapouzé exploration licences in Cameroon, in which the company is earning up to a 90% interest, have been renewed. The licence tenure at Bibemi has... 


Hummingbird completes 95% of 2020 drilling programme
8th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Aim-listed gold developer and explorer Hummingbird Resources has now drilled over 21 509 m this year, and is 95% through its budgeted $5-million drilling and exploration programme for 2020. The... 


Sandvik intelligent drill series continues to meet evolving customer demands
30th September 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

As rotary blasthole drill technology continues to advance, Sandvik’s iSeries family of intelligent drills continues to grow to meet evolving customer demands – as can be seen with the Sandvik... 


Sandvik launches new RDX5 rock drill
30th September 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Following the virtual grand opening of its Rock Drill Innovation Centre, in Finland, Swedish mining gear and metal-cutting tools maker Sandvik launched its RDX5 rock drill on September 30. The rock... 


Sandvik digitises mechanical cutting equipment to improve safety
29th September 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

In addition to performance and extensive safety features, engineering company Sandvik says its mechanical cutting equipment also offer effective digital solutions to boost productivity, reduce... 


Sandvik's Nina Axman and Jens Holmberg.
Carbide recycling can create jobs for mine communities – Sandvik
29th September 2020 By: Martin Creamer

The local extraction of carbide inserts can create job opportunities for communities living around mines – “a true win, win, win situation for society, our customers and ourselves”, Sandvik rock... 


STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE
LNG requires specialised infrastructure to manage. It is vital that southern Africa has the capability to move LNG from ship-based transport to land-based storage
LNG can help reduce costs, emissions
25th September 2020

The discovery and development of natural gas projects in northern Mozambique over the past decade could have a significant impact on the economic landscape of Southern Africa, says analytical... 


Giyani to start drilling programme at Botswana manganese project
22nd September 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals has started a feasibility study field programme for its K.Hill manganese project, in Botswana, with the appointment of a drilling contractor, project management and... 


NQOBILE KHUMALO
the automated C650 offers two distinct benefits when drilling coal deposits
New rig offers autonomous capabilities on smaller blast holes
18th September 2020 By: Halima Frost

Construction engineering company Basil Read Mining has launched a new autonomous drill that could offer an increase of about 30% in productivity, compared to manual drilling, contracts director... 


KEEPING TRACK
Being able to track key performance indicators allows for optimal operation and output
New software offers greater continuous-miner business support
18th September 2020 By: Halima Frost

Mining equipment manufacturer Eickhoff South Africa has introduced new software packages, which help clients to manage and analyse continuous miners’ key performance indicators (KPIs). Some of... 


FOR THE LONG-HAUL
Being able to supply coal over the entirety of the plant's life is key for Sasol Mining
Study demonstrates longwall viability for Sasol
18th September 2020 By: Halima Frost

Despite the challenges wrought by lockdown restrictions, mining and engineering consulting firm Mindset Mining Consultants has successfully completed a comprehensive longwall mining feasibility... 


CONTINUOUSLY MOVING
The constant research and development conducted by JA Engineering has resulted in a new continuous miner to be launched early next year
New continuous miner to launch in 2021
18th September 2020 By: Halima Frost

Manufacturing of the JAE 38 Wildcub continuous miner – mining equipment and services provider JA Engineering’s newest offering – has started and will be delivered at the end of January 2021. The... 


M&R pursuing open-pit services acquisition as it seeks ‘step-change’ growth in mining
M&R pursuing open-pit services acquisition as it seeks ‘step-change’ growth in mining
27th August 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Engineering and construction group Murray & Roberts (M&R) is considering acquisition targets in the open-pit mining services sector, where it is aiming to expand the presence of its mining... 


M&R retreats into a loss amid R622m Covid-19 hit
M&R retreats into a loss amid R622m Covid-19 hit
26th August 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Engineering and construction group Murray & Roberts (M&R) estimates that the Covid-19 pandemic had a R622-million negative impact on its results for the 2020 financial year, during which the... 


Specialised Exhibitions MD Gary Corin.
Electra Mining Africa 2020 going digital with Connect – and it’s free of charge
20th August 2020 By: Martin Creamer

The Electra Mining Africa Connect week will enable exhibitors to promote their products and services free of charge alongside industry-related informative webinars, media activations and product... 


Master Drilling expects to report lower earnings
14th August 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Drilling contractor Master Drilling expects its headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six months ended June 30  to be between 49.5c and 57.2c a share, which will be between 25.5% and 35.5%... 


MICHELLE CAREY 
The IMDEX MUD AID testing unit is portable, lightweight and easy to install and operate
Fluid testing, an aid for precise drilling
14th August 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Global mining technology company IMDEX developed the IMDEX MUD Automated In-field Diagnosis (AID) to optimise fluid management, as drilling fluids can be critical to how successfully the drilling... 


Master Drilling breaks world record with 1 382 m hole at Zondereinde mine
Master Drilling breaks world record with 1 382 m hole at Zondereinde mine
23rd July 2020 By: Donna Slater

JSE-listed drilling technology company Master Drilling Group has broken the world record for depth of a hole drilled after the successful completion of the pilot hole – at 1 382 m, for raise-boring... 


Northam's Zondereinde mine
Northam completes first phase of raise-bore drilling for third Zondereinde shaft
21st July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed Northam Platinum, together with Master Drilling, has successfully completed a record raise-bore pilot hole for the planned Number 3 Shaft at the Zondereinde mine. The new shaft system... 


COLLABORATION EXPECTATION
A more collaborative approach regarding the development of mining infrastructure is expected in future, as well as more involvement by the State
Positive mining developments halted by Covid-19
17th July 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Before the Covid-19 outbreak, major mining companies indicated that, for the first time in many years, government and the mining industry were having meaningful dialogue that could realise positive... 


Mincon, Torque Africa celebrate drilling milestone
26th June 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Engineering company Mincon South Africa has achieved a milestone development in exploration drilling with one of its clients, drilling company Torque Africa Exploration. Mincon supported Torque at... 


SQUEAKY CLEAN 
Cleaning at critical points is necessary, however, the majority of time previously spent cleaning is now available for productive work at the plant
Dust, spill control now an attainable solution
19th June 2020

Plant operators want to eliminate dust and spills on belts and transfers as well as minimise maintenance requirements of the conveyor system. Further, the ability of plants to efficiently cope with... 


CRAIG SWART
The new compressor units are ideally suited for applications such as mineral exploration drilling, geothermal drilling, construction and blast hole drilling
New compressors provide faster drilling, reduced fuel costs
19th June 2020

Compressor and generator supplier Rand-Air has acquired two Atlas Copco DrillAir Y1260 variable high pressure (21 bar to 35 bar) compressors. This new technology – from the world’s leading... 


Kavango appoints geological modelling firm to advance target selection in KSZ
12th June 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kavango Resources has appointed specialist geological modelling firm Mira Geoscience to advance target selection for future drilling in the Kalahari Suture Zone (KSZ), in Botswana. Mira... 


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