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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
18th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep-South Resources has recorded the second batch of assay results from its current drilling programme at the project. 


Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update
Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update
4th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx Uranium has signed a drilling contract for exploration and resource delineation drilling programmes at the project. 


SAFETY FIRST The most dangerous part of doing furnace rebuilds is the demolition that first has to take place
Furnace sector heating up after Covid-19
28th May 2021 By: Darren Parker

There has been a significant increase in project activity for furnace services company Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) since the start of this year. DGC commercial manager Louwrens Minnie tells... 


JACK OF ALL TRADES The robust earthmoving machines are suitable for operation in various industries such as roadworks, mining, construction, agriculture and landscaping
Company boosts range with new grader
28th May 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Construction equipment supplier HPE Africa has supplied various companies with earthmoving equipment for mining applications across the country in recent months. The equipment includes Hyundai... 


BUILT FOR PURPOSE The robust new machines have been designed to create a higher level of efficiency to save fuel, while maintaining optimum power levels
Earthmoving offering a success in local market
28th May 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Doosan’s excavators and wheel loaders are in demand at various mining operations, including the Doosan DX300 and DX520 excavators, which are currently used for material processing and handling at a... 


From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
From improving equipment reliability to unearthing the riches of tomorrow
27th May 2021

Shell Lubricants believes that there is potential for lubrication to deliver significant business value by contributing to improved productivity and reduced costs. Whether your mining operations... 


Haib copper project, Namibia
Haib copper project, Namibia
21st May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep-South has appointed engineering and environmental consulting firm Knight Piésold Consulting to conduct scoping studies and assessments on the Haib copper project. 


Pilgangoora lithium/tantalum Stage 2 expansion project, Australia – update
Pilgangoora lithium/tantalum Stage 2 expansion project, Australia – update
21st May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Pilbara Minerals has signed a memorandum of understanding with technology company Calix to undertake a scoping study to produce a concentrated lithium salt from the project. 


LOADED
The SK220XD-10 is loaded with features not usually found in 20 t machines
New excavator hits local shores
30th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Bell Equipment, which through its Southern African distribution network is the exclusive distributor of Japanese OEM Kobelco excavators in Southern Africa, has... 


Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update
Nolans neodymium/praseodymium rare earths project, Australia – update
30th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Arafura Resources is reviewing the schedule for its Nolans project. 


Low-carbon solutions for mining trucks, excavators
16th April 2021 By: Donna Slater

Technology company ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with machinery manufacturer Hitachi Construction Machinery to share their expertise and collaborate in bringing solutions to... 


Uis tin project, Namibia – update
Uis tin project, Namibia – update
16th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining is proceeding with a metallurgical testwork programme to investigate the by-product potential of ancillary metals at its Uis tin mine. 


John Deere expands African construction equipment line-up
9th April 2021 By: Irma Venter

John Deere has announced the expansion of its construction equipment line-up to 18 countries across Southern and West Africa, where Deere-branded construction products were previously not... 


Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
9th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucara Diamond Corp has mandated five international financial institutions for a secured project financing package of up to $220-million to fund the underground expansion of the Karowe mine. 


Hitachi, ABB sign MoU to explore carbon-reducing opportunities
29th March 2021 By: Donna Slater

Technology company ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with machinery manufacturer Hitachi Construction Machinery to share their expertise and collaborate in bringing solutions to... 


Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
26th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian diamond mining company Lucara Diamond has mandated five international financial institutions for a secured project financing package of up to $220-million to fund the underground expansion... 


Montepuez mine, Mozambique
Montepuez mine, Mozambique
26th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A ruby mine in Delgado province, in north-east Mozambique. 


Uis tin project, Namibia – update
Uis tin project, Namibia – update
12th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin is conducting testwork to investigate the feasibility of magnetically separating tantalum minerals from the tin concentrate to produce by-products from tantalum concentrates. 


Caterpillar introduces the new 374 and 395 hydraulic excavators to SA mines
Caterpillar introduces the new 374 and 395 hydraulic excavators to SA mines
8th March 2021

Equipment manufacturer Caterpillar is launching its next generation of excavators, the 374 and 395 hydraulic excavators, into Southern Africa in 2021. “In 2018, Cat introduced its medium-sized... 


THE RIGHT FIT HPE Africa believes that the series will be well suited to most small- to medium-size construction, repair and demolition projects carried out by municipalities
Company launches HX Series excavators for various applications
5th March 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Construction equipment supplier HPE Africa has launched its HX Series excavators, which will be available in April nationwide. HPE Africa believes that the series will be well suited to most... 


Bell beefs up excavator range with heavy-duty 20-tonner
1st February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bell Equipment, the exclusive distributor of Kobelco Excavators in Southern Africa, is excited to introduce the new tenth generation Kobelco SK220XD to its range, which bolsters the region’s 20-ton... 


Haib copper project, Namibia
Haib copper project, Namibia
29th January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Deep-South Resources has closed its nonbrokered private placement for $4.6-million. 


West Africa-focused Capital continues to build regional platform
14th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

West Africa remains a growth area for LSE-listed Capital, which continues to build its platform in the region, with new rigs arriving during the first quarter of the year, as well as the long-term... 


The Sukari openpit mine
Capital makes strides in getting all equipment on Sukari site for mining start
8th January 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed mining services company Capital Limited says payments on major capital equipment items required for contracts related to waste mining and extended drilling services at London-listed... 


Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
Karowe diamond mine underground expansion, Botswana – update
8th January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The mining licence renewal application for Lucara Diamond Corp and Lucara Botswana’s Karowe mine, in Botswana, has been approved. 


Yaouré gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update
Yaouré gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update
8th January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Perseus Mining has successfully poured its first gold at its Yaouré gold mine. 


Exxaro Belfast Coal qualifies 60 trainees through skills development programme
11th December 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified miner Exxaro Resources’ Belfast Coal recently completed a R1.5-million training programme that benefitted over 60 unemployed young people from Emakhazeni local municipality. The... 


Coronado continues to increase mining at Curragh
9th December 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Coal miner Coronado Global Resources has tapped mining services provider NRW Holding’s subsidiary Golding Contractors to increase mining plant at the Curragh mine, in Queensland. NRW on Wednesday... 


Uis tin project, Namibia
Uis tin project, Namibia
20th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin is continuing with the first stage of the Phase 1 production ramp-up of its pilot mining and processing facility at the Uis mine. 


Whabouchi lithium mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant, Canada – update
Whabouchi lithium mine and Shawinigan electrochemical plant, Canada – update
13th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Pallinghurst, together with Investissement Québec, intends to invest up to C$600-million in New Nemaska Lithium for the company's mine and electrochemical plant. 


DISA Equipment sold its 3000th DOOSAN unit to TKR Operations
DISA Equipment sold its 3000th DOOSAN unit to TKR Operations
12th November 2020

DISA Equipment has recently sold its 3000th Doosan machine in South Africa to plant rental specialists, TKR Operations, in a joint venture with Medkoeriers, which provides material processing and... 


Uis tin project, Namibia
Uis tin project, Namibia
30th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin is continuing with the production ramp-up of its pilot mining and processing facility at its Uis mine. 


Midrand Monthly Truck & Construction Auction
Midrand Monthly Truck & Construction Auction
20th October 2020

Heavy machinery auction leaders, WH Auctioneers offers 18 x low hour 2018 to 2014 Volvo A40G and A40F 6x6 Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT'S) on their monthly Bank Repo & Defleet Earthmoving & Truck... 


The APM 120 motor has peak power of 125kW at 12,000rpm, continuous power of 75kW and peak torque of 130Nm
Equipmake launches new range of F1-bred electric motors for mining applications
8th October 2020

Leading electrification specialist, Equipmake, has readied a range of high performance yet cost-effective advanced electric motors for mining equipment and vehicles, bringing major benefits in... 


Rainbow Rare Earths advances trial mining at Gakara
7th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Trial mining operations at rare earth producer Rainbow Rare Earths’ Gakara operation, in Burundi, continue to strengthen, with concentrate production having increased to an average of 59.9 t a... 


RWE's giant coal-era excavator draws high demand
RWE's giant coal-era excavator draws high demand
1st October 2020 By: Reuters

RWE has received 45 bids for one of its giant bucket-wheel excavators used in mining that it put up for sale in an online auction earlier this year, Germany's largest power producer has said. The... 


GOOD AS NEW
SANY has sold a significant number of machines during the lockdown period and have very few pieces of used equipment on hand
Used equipment gaining traction
25th September 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Earthmoving equipment supplier Goscor Earthmoving, an accredited dealer of heavy equipment manufacturer SANY equipment, has noted an increase in the popularity of used materials-handling equipment... 


Liviero Offers to Purchase: Trucks & Civils Machinery
Liviero Offers to Purchase: Trucks & Civils Machinery
22nd September 2020

PRIVATE TREATY OFFERS – To Submit offers to purchase, see link to offer document below 


Bidders spoilt for choice with bank repo & defleet stock at WH online auctions.
Bidders spoilt for choice with bank repo & defleet stock at WH online auctions.
17th September 2020

With months of quiet time auction businesses are quickly starting to get back to normal.  As a result of business restructuring and rescues which are on the rise in South Africa, WH Auctioneers... 


Mineral Commodities starts mining at Western Strandline
11th September 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining has started at the Western Strandline mineral sands project, adjacent to the existing Tormin mining operations, in South Africa’s Western Cape. ASX-listed Mineral Commodities on Friday... 


Uis tin project, Namibia – update
Uis tin project, Namibia – update
4th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Uis Tin is focusing on ramping up the pilot plant. 


Hillside copper/gold project, Australia
Hillside copper/gold project, Australia
21st August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated feasibility study envisages an operation processing six-million tonnes a year of copper/gold. 


Mt Rawdon mine, Australia
Mt Rawdon mine, Australia
14th August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine located 75 km south-west of Bundaberg, in Queensland, Australia. 


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