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Tharisa CEO Phoevos Pouroulis and Barloworld Equipment Southern Africa CEO Emmy Lekka during the ribbon cutting and key handover
Barloworld hands over Caterpillar equipment to Tharisa
16th November 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Barloworld Equipment South Africa on November 16 handed over two CAT 785D Mining Trucks to platinum group metals and chrome concentrates producer Tharisa for its mining operations near Rustenburg... 


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... 


Volvo Group says launches world's first fossil-free steel vehicle
13th October 2021 By: Reuters

Truck maker AB Volvo said on Wednesday it had produced a prototype of what it said would be the world's first vehicles made of fossil-free steel. Volvo and steel-maker SSAB announced in April an... 


ABB hoisting system 740 m underground at LKAB's Kiruna mine in Sweden. Photograph courtesy of LKAB and Peter Ylivainio
Mill maintenance contract keeps fires burning
1st October 2021

Global technology company ABB has signed a long-term agreement with Swedish mining house Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara Aktiebolag (LKAB) to provide service to twelve mine hoists and the hoisting motors... 


Three representative of Metso Outotec and PT Trakindo Utama standing in a Trakindo reception area
Company appoints Indonesian distributor
1st October 2021

Mineral processing technology provider Metso Outotec has appointed Indonesian equipment supplier PT Trakindo Utama as a distributor for aggregate solutions as of last month. PT Trakindo Utama will... 


Barloworld reflects on resilient group performance
28th September 2021 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed equipment and services company Barloworld says the group achieved a resilient performance for the 11 months to August 31, in what remains a tough operating environment. The resilient... 


This picture is of a mining vehicle being shipped by MHS Plant and Equipment to a Zambia-based junior miner
Equipment procurement shakeup
24th September 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Owing to rising commodity prices and subsequent efforts to ramp up production, the mining industry is focused on the availability of larger earthmoving equipment, ensuring that equipment disposal... 


An image of a large Unitrans road train with four trailers being loaded with coal at a colliery
Transport company has high hopes for Indaba
24th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

This year’s Joburg Indaba brings with it hopes of increased and ongoing investment in the mining sector, specialist transport company Unitrans regional business development manager Joubert van... 


An image of host and master of ceremonies Bernard Swanepoel at a podium hosting a pre-Covid-19 Joburg Indaba, and engaging with delegates
Strong attendance expected for Indaba
24th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

Although the Joburg Indaba mining conference will be hosted virtually for the second year running, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and the global responsibility to limit face-to-face interactions,... 


An image of a large blue high pressure valve used in tailings pipelines strung from a hoist
New valve manufactured for tailings pipelines
24th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

Although South African company Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) has only soft launched its new slurry knife gate high-pressure valve, the SKG-HP, it has been well received by clients. The clients intend... 


Sandvik says half of underground equipment sales will be electric by 2030
22nd September 2021 By: Donna Slater

Mining solutions provider Sandvik forecasts strong momentum for electric mining equipment over the coming decade and anticipates that it could account for more than half of its equipment sales to... 


Image of Bell ADT trucks
Bell Equipment to launch self-driving truck in 2022
10th September 2021 By: Irma Venter

Bell Equipment will launch its first autonomous articulated dump truck (ADT) on the global market next year, says Bell Equipment CEO Leon Goosen. The truck will also be available in South Africa. 


A black xox or tag manufactured by Quuppa and installed by Ya Batho measures real time positioning in a manganese mine in South Africa
Location tech adds real value
3rd September 2021 By: Halima Frost

Since the installation of a real-time intelligent location system – developed by global location technology platform company Quuppa – the mine in which it has been installed has reported a... 


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... 


Latest software releases showcased at expo
20th August 2021

The latest software releases from software developer Minemax will be available for preview at this year’s MINExpo International, which takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the US. Attendees can... 


A photo of an Automine-enabled underground LHD
New products, services on show from OEM
20th August 2021

Original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions will introduce new products and services, while showcasing some of its latest innovative technologies, at this year’s MINExpo... 


A photo of the Cat 794 AC electric drive truck
OEM to have strong presence at expo
20th August 2021

Original-equipment manufacturer Caterpillar’s theme for this year’s MINExpo International is “together, we’re mining better”. The company’s 5 124 m2 exhibit will feature a range of product... 


A photo of the Ford F-550 Summit Gunnision Edition at MINExpo 2016
Latest crane safety, truck developments on show
20th August 2021

Custom service and lube body manufacturer Summit Truck Bodies will be showcasing the latest developments in crane safety technology at mining show MINExpo International, which is taking place at... 


A photo of RPMGlobals’ software being demonstrated
Innovations on display
20th August 2021

Software and advisory services company RPMGlobal will showcase some of its latest software offerings and new sustainability capabilities at this year’s MINExpo International, mining’s largest... 


A Sany excavator
Partnership formed to teach rural women excavator operating skills
19th August 2021 By: Donna Slater

As part of efforts to uplift women during Women’s Month, South Africa-focused platinum developer Nkwe Platinum and multinational gold and copper explorer and developer Zijin Mining Group, have... 


An image of Navin Singh
SAIMM remembers Navin Singh
17th August 2021 By: Donna Slater

The mining career of Mandela Mining Precinct developer, Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) fellow and, most recently, Kumba Iron Ore’s head of technology, Navin Singh has... 


thyssenkrupp confirms sale of mining technologies business to FLSmidth
29th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Diversified industrial group thyssenkrupp has confirmed the sale of its mining technologies business unit to mining engineering, equipment and service solutions company FLSmidth. The sale of the... 


Sustainable mining possible, if ecosystem and individual company approach taken - Michelin
29th July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Making mining sustainable requires an ecosystem approach in which mining sector supply chain partners and service providers play their part to ensure mining benefits people, the planet and is... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Mining vital to economy, can help guide country's path – President
5th July 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Mining is vital to the South African economy and the opportunities that exist in mining can help guide the country’s path to a more inclusive and equitable economy, President Cyril Ramaphosa stated... 


MAKING GROUND
The new crawler excavators introduced to the HPE portfolio are suited to earthmoving applications
New excavator suited to local mines
2nd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

Construction equipment supplier HPE Africa says its new crawler excavator series is suited to earthmoving applications in South Africa’s mining and construction environments.  The R210 Smart Plus... 


GOLDEN MACHINES
Bell Equipment aims to maximise the efficacy of its articulated dump trucks to eventually attain a 'golden lap'
Manufacturer invests in autonomy research
2nd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

As part of a continuous effort to optimise payload and improve customers’ profit margins, while decreasing emissions and impact on the environment, South African earthmoving equipment provider Bell... 


BARING ITS TEETH
The new Kprime Tooth System fitted to Komatsu Excavators are stronger and longer lasting than previously fitted teeth
New excavator teeth cutting ground
2nd July 2021

Earthmoving and utility equipment manufacturer Komatsu’s new Kprime Tooth System from wear solutions specialists Hensley Industries is now available as standard on new Komatsu excavators. The... 


BEAT THE DRUM
The MDS trommels offered by BLT World have drums which can accommodate three different screen sizes
Trommels, feeders for surface mining available
2nd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

The MDS static and mobile trommels, as well as the apron feeders, of South Africa-based equipment supplier BLT World are compatible with the crushers, feeders, recycling and other screening plants... 


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