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Lindi Jumbo still on track - Walkabout
2nd September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Construction of the Lindi Jumbo graphite project, in Tanzania, remains on track for first production for the first half of 2023, despite owner Walkabout Resources’ recent funding woes. Walkabout... 


Santos MD and CEO Kevin Gallagher
Santos announces FID on $2.6bn Alaska oil project
17th August 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos has announced a positive final investment decision (FID) on the $2.6-billion Pikka Phase 1 project, in Alaska, as the company reported record first half results. Santos’... 


Assays reveal multiple high-grade zones at Premier’s Zulu project
26th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

Diversified explorer and developer Premier African Minerals reports that recent drilling at its Zulu lithium and tantalum project, in Zimbabwe, has intersected multiple thick high-grade zones.... 


Meters supplied for water project
8th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Steel and tube supplier Stewarts & Lloyds Pipes & Fittings is supplying water meters, manufactured by international manufacturing group Honeywell Kent, to a residential area in Vryburg, in the... 


A number of 12-meter-long blue water pipes on a truck set for delivery at a water works
Pipe supply proves manufacturer’s metal
1st July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Steel and tube supplier Stewarts & Lloyds Pipes & Fittings have successfully delivered over 1.4 km of pipe to a project in Tshwane – cementing its position as a leading pipe supplier in Africa. The... 


Sandvik customers welcome new crushing solution
13th June 2022

Quarry owners have given an enthusiastic reception to two new Sandvik static crushing solutions – the Reborn plant and the FastPlant™ – which both offer fast delivery times and substantial cost... 


The FastPlant™ offers fast delivery times and substantial cost savings.
Sandvik customers welcome new crushing solutions
9th June 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Quarry owners have given an enthusiastic reception to two new Sandvik static crushing solutions – the Reborn plant and the FastPlant™ – which both offer fast delivery times and substantial cost... 


Image of CDE's new A2500
Supplier launches advanced water management system
13th May 2022

Wet processing solutions supplier CDE has revealed its new AquaCycle A2500 thickener, the latest addition to its top-of-the-line water management and recycling systems. With a capacity of 2 500... 


Preventative infrastructure maintenance is key to saving costs and driving safety in smelting and processing sector
10th May 2022

By Otto Botha, MD at Waco Engineering Services Mining remains a key contributor to South Africa’s economy, with the country currently ranked fifth in the world in terms of mining contribution to... 


Image of Molo graphite project geology
Molo graphite project, Madagascar – update
6th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction crews have mobilised to site. 


An image of EarthCon Equipment's CAT 769D
Pre-owned equipment demand spikes
6th May 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The Covid-19 pandemic, and its related impacts, has caused severe delays for mining companies procuring new opencast mining machinery. As a result, mines and related contractors have turned to... 


Construction crews mobilise to Molo site  
29th April 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Construction work crews have mobilised to the Molo graphite mine site, in Madagascar, starting civils and earthworks in preparation for the delivery and installation of the processing plant.... 


Sedibelo Platinum Mines Limited involved in the exploration, processing of Platinum Group Metals mineral deposits
30th March 2022

Fully integrated Sedibelo Platinum Mines Limited (SPM), is involved in the exploration, development, operation, and processing of Platinum Group Metals (PGM) mineral deposits in the Bushveld... 


Image of Styldrift operation
Styldrift I expansion project, South Africa – update
25th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The operations team has initiated an operational improvement strategy aimed at enhancing management systems. 


Challenging six months ahead as WBHO exits Australia – Neff
18th March 2022 By: Irma Venter

It will be a challenging six months ahead as Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) “navigates the consequences” of exiting the Australian construction market, says CEO Wolfgang Neff. “We’ll be dealing... 


Image of Styldrift surface operation
Styldrift I expansion project, South Africa – update
11th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The operations team has initiated an operational improvement strategy aimed at enhancing management systems, and improving mining and engineering processes. 


A large solar plant at the Evander mine, which should be extended even further, subject to regulatory approval
Solar plant to be commissioned by May
4th March 2022 By: Halima Frost

The first photovoltaic (PV) solar plant to be completed and commissioned by a mining company in South Africa is on track to produce 100% steady-state power generation by May, says midtier gold... 


An image of Strike Recievers installed in the project
Sugar factory expansion earns excellence award
3rd December 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Consulting engineering and project management company Bosch Projects was named a joint winner in the 2021 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, for the UCL 175 TCH Factory Expansion Project, in... 


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Thirty entrepreneurs graduate from De Beers’ enterprise coaching programme
12th November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Diamond miner De Beers’ Venetia mine, in partnership with the Small Enterprise Development Agency, hosted a graduation ceremony for participants of its Enterprise Coaching Programme on November 11.... 


Image of pieces of graphite from the Lindi Jumbo project
Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
29th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Walkabout Resources has said its mine construction schedule at the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine is on track. 


Image of Styldrift surface operation
Styldrift I expansion project, South Africa – update
29th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Royal Bafokeng Platinum has reported that Styldrift is focusing on developing and embedding the operational maturity and associated efficiencies of the project to enable the mine to sustainably... 


Lindi Jumbo project on track
26th October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed graphite developer Walkabout Resources says its mine construction schedule at the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania, is on track. An engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)... 


A photo of a concrete reservoir under construction
Reservior awaits commissioning
15th October 2021 By: Darren Parker

A 25 Mℓ reservoir on Dann road in Glen Marais, Kempton Park, in Gauteng, has still not been commissioned, despite being completed in November 2018 at a cost of about R48-million. Almost three years... 


Image of graphite from the Lindi Jumbo graphite project, in tanzania
Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
24th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Walkabout Resources has reported that mine construction is on track. 


Walkabout confident of meeting development targets at Lindi Jumbo
20th September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed graphite developer Walkabout Resources says mine construction at its Lindi Jumbo graphite mine development, in south-eastern Tanzania, is on track. The company has started the... 


Lucara’s Botswana expansion formally approved
9th September 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

The board of Lucara Diamond Corp has formally approved the $534-million expansion of its Karowe mine, in Botswana, the Canadian miner announced on Wednesday. The underground mine construction... 


Image of Styldrift mine at night
Styldrift I expansion project, South Africa – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Continued progress was made during the six months ended June 30, 2021. 


Sabina reports ‘tremendous’ progress at Nunavut gold project
25th August 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company Sabina Gold and Silver has completed “tremendous” work this year at its proposed Goose mine on the Back River gold project, in Nunavut, CEO Bruce McLeod said on... 


Electrical installation by Zest WEG at Platinum Expansion
27th July 2021

Zest WEG is installing a range of electrical control and instrumentation equipment at Anglo American Platinum’s Mogalakwena mine in Limpopo province, working closely with engineering group DRA... 


Photo of long tube evaporator installed at sugar factory
Project management firm upgrades sugar factory
23rd July 2021

Consulting engineering and project management solutions company Bosch Projects was appointed by wattle bark miller and sugar producer UCL Company to undertake three major projects for the recent... 


TEICHMANN CONTRACT 
By mobilising before the border closures and other Covid-19 restrictions were imposed by governments, the company was well prepared to complete the Moma project
Pandemic approach ensures future prospects
16th July 2021 By: Anna Moross

Construction and mining service group Teichmann’s Covid-19 approach enabled it to not only create new opportunities in mining construction but also ensured work was completed on schedule.  


EAST MANGANESE MINE
Construction at the manganese mine began in September 2020 with various civil infrastructure components
Portfolio growth spurs construction projects
16th July 2021 By: Anna Moross

The East Manganese mine construction project, in the Northern Cape, is part of investment company Menar’s strategy to diversify its mineral portfolio, says Menar head of projects Gerhard Cronje.  


Image of graphite from Walkabout Resources
Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
16th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Walkabout Resources has awarded a bulk earthworks and civil engineering works contract to a Tanzanian engineering firm. 


Walkabout awards contracts at Lindi Jumbo
13th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Graphite developer Walkabout Resources has awarded a $5.6-million bulk earthworks and $3.1-million civil engineering works contract to Tanzanian engineering firm TNR for work at its Lindi Jumbo... 


TREATMENT IN THABAZIMBI
Smaller plants can help improve water infrastructure
Technology can improve infrastructure
2nd July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Embracing and implementing technological solutions can improve South Africa’s water infrastructure and systems, which are currently in a “state of disarray”, says water treatment solutions company... 


Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
28th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Walkabout Resources has started prestart activities at its Lindi Jumbo project. 


Walkabout starts early works in Tanzania
24th May 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Graphite developer Walkabout Resources has started prestart activities at its Lindi Jumbo project, in Tanzania. “The Lindi Jumbo mine is rapidly materializing and on track for first production in... 


Popular VSI crusher just got even better
13th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Continually advancing its crushing technology, Pilot Crushtec International has released its new Pilot Modular VS100 vertical shaft impact (VSI) crusher for tertiary and quaternary applications.... 


Increases in civil tender awards, hardware sales despite Covid pandemic
26th March 2021 By: Irma Venter

There are some positives to be found in the South African construction market, despite the Covid pandemic, says Industry Insight senior economist David Metelerkamp. This first positive lies in the... 


WBHO sees a tripling of civils and road project pipelines
19th March 2021 By: Irma Venter

The pipeline of civil engineering projects in which Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) hopes to participate has “recently nearly tripled” to R27-billion, up from R10.5-billion in June last year, says... 


Styldrift I expansion project, South Africa
Styldrift I expansion project, South Africa
19th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Despite the pandemic impacting on Styldrift's 2020 third quarter run rate of 230 000 t a month, progress has been made in establishing the remaining spare immediately stoppable reserves sections. 


HEAVY LIFTING 
Becker Mining South Africa has recently launched a new upgraded chairlift PLC panel that enhances reliability of Becker chairlift systems
Upgraded chairlift increases mine safety
12th March 2021

Mining sector technology specialist Becker Mining South Africa has recently launched a new upgraded chairlift programmable logic controller (PLC) panel that enhances reliability of Becker chairlift... 


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C.I.S Engineering
26th February 2021

C.I.S Engineering is a leading fabricator of specialist steel structures.  As such it manu-factures an impressive range of products ranging from power line support structures through to mining... 


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