Mining Indaba News
If the future really is nuclear, Niger says it is ready for it
Investing in mining production in Niger might sound a little like playing in the traffic with razor blades but delegates at the Investing in African Mining Indaba heard on Tuesday, that it is a lot...
Satellite platform to increase bandwidth efficiency by up to 50% for mines in remote areas
Pan-African telecommunications group Liquid Telecom has deployed its first Mx-DMA satellite link to a mining company in Africa, the company announced during a presentation at the Investing in...
Locally developed pelletising technology set for commercial roll-out
Engineering company CoalTech has successfully established a 10 000 t/m coal pelletising and curing plant, in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga. Having initially launched its pelletising technology at the 2016...
Exxaro CEO calls for nation to rethink BEE ownership, warns not to repeat past mistakes
A new way of looking at black economic empowerment (BEE) ownership is needed to avoid the “pain and frustration” that has been experienced in the past, suggests Exxaro CEO Mxolisi Mgojo. “As...
Africa Mining Vision initiative gaining traction one year on
A policy dialogue at the 2017 Mining Indaba heard strong endorsements from public and private sector speakers for the Africa Mining Vision (AMV) Private Sector Compact. The AMV Compact was launched...
Master Drilling readies for international roll-out of new horizontal raiseboring technology
JSE-listed drilling services provider Master Drilling announced at the Investing in African Mining Indaba on Tuesday that its horizontal raiseboring (HRB) technology is ready for international...
Gold continues to be safe haven in these uncertain times
Experts believe the buying of gold for investment purposes is set to increase, as currencies decline. Uncertainty over decisions made by US President Donald Trump may also see investors heading for...
Forevermark brand expanding customer base globally
The response to the Forevermark diamond brand has been “just great” in the past three years, which is, to a significant degree, attributable to the brand’s promise of authenticity, quality,...
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Congo sending first copper to US under Mercuria-backed venture
The Democratic Republic of Congo is sending its first shipment of copper to the US through a partnership with Mercuria Energy Group, as the Trump administration pushes to challenge China’s...
Argosy advances 40 MW grid power solution for Rincon lithium project
ASX-listed Argosy Minerals reported on Monday that detailed engineering had been completed for a 40 MW grid connection that would underpin initial production and future expansion of its Rincon...
Revolver flags strong restart case for Dianne copper mine
Australia-listed Revolver Resources has outlined a compelling business case to restart its Dianne copper mine in north Queensland, following the completion of a detailed recommencement study that...
