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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... 


Strong exploration activity in Canada serves for a bit of good news
3rd April 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid a surge of bad news for businesses and societies globally, explosives manufacturer BME is nonetheless excited about the exploration landscape for mining in Canada. The company launched its... 


AECI CEO Mark Dytor
AECI’s Mining Solutions business boosts group profitability in 2019
25th February 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed chemicals manufacturer AECI reported growth in all its operating segments in the year ended December 31, and managed to achieve 10% growth in its headline earnings per share (HEPS).... 


Commission finds in favour of Enaex, Sasol Explosives merger
14th February 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Competition Commission has unconditionally approved a proposed merger whereby international explosives distributor Enaex intends to acquire JSE-listed petrochemicals company Sasol’s Explosives... 


BATTERY EMPOWERMENT
In focus at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba is the leveraging of precious metals and battery metals to create economic stability and thriving communities
No boom expected for battery metals
24th January 2020 By: Darren Parker

The battery metals market is not expected to show a significant upturn this year, says blasting solutions and explosives manufacturer BME Southern Africa operations GM Albie Visser. “We do not... 


Sasol, Enaex conclude negotiations to establish explosives JV
19th November 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol and Enaex, a subsidiary of the Sigdo Koppers Group, have concluded negotiations to establish a joint venture. The companies will file an application... 


EXPLOSIVE PUMPING 
The MP2 emulsion pumping system is ideal for large-scale mechanised underground operations
Mobile emulsion pumps technology goes global
1st November 2019 By: Darren Parker

South African explosives company BME is taking its MP2 mobile mechanised emulsion pump technology for underground blasting applications to international markets. BME product manager Neil Alberts... 


MINERAL POTENTIAL
South Africa’s reserves of key minerals are still high, but that it will take a long time to unlock them
Industry changes impact on explosives sector
18th October 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Owing to low overall business confidence, year-on-year mining production declining by more than 4% and volatility across all mineral commodities, the explosives industry has remained relatively... 


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... 


Omnia CEO Seelan Gobalsamy
Omnia seeks to reset course as it emerges from financial distress
11th October 2019 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Omnia, best known for the production of fertilisers, explosives and specialty chemicals, expects a strategic review of the business to be completed during the first quarter of 2020. The... 


Investing in African Mining Indaba.
First glimpse into Mining Indaba 2020 programme
26th September 2019 By: Martin Creamer

The twenty-sixth Investing in African Mining Indaba – scheduled to take place in Cape Town from February 3 to 6 next year – will offer delegates new insight into issues facing Africa’s resources... 


2T DUAL-LIFT
The dual-lift utility vehicle has an 8 m, 2 t crane
Underground vehicles that use hydrostatic technology launched in South Africa
20th September 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Metals industry equipment and service company South African Mining and Smelting Solutions (SAMSS) has launched its range of underground mining utility vehicles in the South African market. SAMSS,... 


BME CEO Joe Keenan
South Africa’s BME enters into JV with Canada’s Consbec
11th September 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Explosives and blasting company BME, a subsidiary of South Africa’s Omnia Group, has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Canadian surface drilling and blasting contractor Consbec. The BME Mining... 


Sasol chooses Enaex as preferred explosives partner
25th July 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As part of the process of incorporating a strategic partner into its explosives and rock fragmentation division, JSE-listed petrochemicals company Sasol has selected Chile-headquartered Enaex as... 


AECI CEO Mark Dytor
AECI’s interim earnings down 20%
24th July 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed explosives and speciality chemicals group AECI on Wednesday reported headline earnings per share (HEPS) and earning per share (EPS) of 365c and 367c, respectively, for the six months... 


AECI realignment projects offer long-term benefits
17th July 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As a result of the strategic realignment projects completed by it in June, JSE-listed explosives and specialty chemicals group AECI expects to report a 22% year-on-year decrease in headline... 


LATIN AMERICAN EXPANSION
The improvement of business and consumer confidence and other economic metrics in Latin American countries presents an opportune time for AEL to expand in this market
Strategies, trials boost provider’s presence
5th July 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Mining explosives solutions provider AEL Intelligent Blasting acquired full ownership of Brazilian explosives company Dinacon in April this year as part of its international expansion strategy,... 


Omnia to restructure as it seeks to reduce overextended balance sheet
25th June 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Diversified chemicals group Omnia will, over the next two years, focus on improving the profit margins of its companies’ services and products, ensuring that its assets and investments deliver... 


Omnia posts full-year loss on mix of negative drivers
25th June 2019 By: Reuters

Omnia Holdings, a South African chemicals and fertiliser maker, reported a full-year loss on Tuesday as a volatile currency, droughts, changes in the mining industry and difficult global trading... 


Omnia flags full-year loss
14th June 2019 By: Reuters

South African chemicals and fertiliser maker Omnia Holdings said on Friday it expected to report a full-year loss as drought, a volatile currency, changes in the mining industry and difficult... 


Omnia Holdings to undertake R2bn rights offer
30th May 2019 By: Reuters

Omnia Holdings said on Thursday it would undertake a rights offer of R2-billion in a bid to cut debt. Omnia, which raised funds for two acquisitions and the construction of a new fertiliser plant,... 


EXPLOSIVE CAPABILITIES

The XPLOLOG platform consists of a mobile device and website dashboard that integrates with a Cloud-hosted database
BME shows product innovation at Limpopo mine
10th May 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Explosives and blasting company BME remains at the forefront in innovation with its modern electronic detonators, explosives and advanced technical services for optimising blast results and... 


INTELLIGENT MINING
AEL’s philosophy is to develop smart blasting solutions through client engagement and understanding their needs
AEL to provide green solutions for mines in French West Africa
12th April 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

One of Johannesburg-based supplier and manufacturer of explosives AEL Intelligent Blasting’s core values for this year is going green, with sustainable development also informing its plans to enter... 


GOING FOR GOLD
BME manufactures explosives at emulsion plants across the region and supplies mining and quarrying operations in several countries
Explosives company expanding West African footprint
12th April 2019

South Africa-based explosives company BME continues to strengthen its presence in West Africa – which is poised to become one of the top five gold-producing regions in the world. BME – a division... 


JOE KEENAN
BME's immediate plans for the US are to establish and develop a distribution network to serve customers in mining, quarrying and construction
BME secures Alaskan coal mine contract
12th April 2019 By: Nadine James

Explosives and blasting specialist BME’s US segment has been awarded a contract by Usibelli Coal Mine (UCM) in Alaska to supply explosive products and accessories. Part of the South Africa-based... 


AECI posts record profit from operations for FY18
26th February 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Specialty chemicals group AECI has achieved its highest ever profit from operations of nearly R2-billion for the year ended December 31, 2018. This was 27% higher than the R1.58-billion profit from... 


Better techniques are making a big difference in drilling and blasting, says MAXAM
8th February 2019 By: Kim Cloete

Advanced technologies in mining explosives are making major inroads in the mining industry. This was highlighted by MAXAM, a global technological leader specialising in the design, development,... 


Solar Mining Services CEO Desmond Pillay
Solar Mining Services helps to boost the Mpumalanga economy
7th February 2019 By: Kim Cloete

Solar Mining Services, a manufacturer and supplier of explosives, accessories and blasting services for the mining industry, has made strides in growing its business in South Africa. It has created... 


DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS
There is a major focus on gender diversity, with more women actively participating throughout the event
Step change for Indaba
25th January 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

The twenty-fifth anniversary of the annual Investing in African Mining Indaba will have a major focus on how growth in Africa and African mining can be supported and achieved, says event organiser... 


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