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Design ensures conveyor success
24th September 2021

Technological mining solutions company TAKRAF India has outlined the design features and challenges overcome in designing an overland conveyor - “the lifeline” for Indian aluminum producer Utkal... 


Coal mining value-service partnership ready to raise uptime  of SA power plants
Coal mining value-service partnership ready to raise uptime of SA power plants
15th September 2021

In a country such as South Africa that relies heavily on coal production for electricity generation, the quality of the fuel can determine the difference between a fully operational power plant and... 


Aerial view of the Kamoa-Kakula copper project
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines is ramping up the mine’s 3.8-million-tonne-a-year Phase 1 concentrator plant to reach nameplate steady-state capacity. 


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... 


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Exacting industrial gearbox requirements met for DRC mine
2nd September 2021

When a greenfields project for a major copper mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo required 55 conveyor drive packages and 25 spare Industrial gear units for its underground in-plant and... 


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Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash continues to progress with the development of its Kola project. 


Sandwich belt high angle conveyor on show
20th August 2021

Conveyor systems manufacturer Dos Santos International (DSI) will be exhibiting at MINExpo International this year in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the US. The company will occupy booth #25515 and will... 


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Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe mines has reported that construction of Phase 2 is progressing “slightly ahead of plan”. 


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Waterberg platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Work is progressing well on the development of the project.  


Mining materials conveyor belt with Aura IQ Conveyor Health Monitoring
Conveyor monitoring system successfully trialled
13th August 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Mining technologies supplier Strata Worldwide partnered with fibre-optic company Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) to conduct a successful trial of FFT’s Aura IQ conveyor health monitoring system at... 


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Waterberg palladium project, South Africa – update
13th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Mining and Environmental Justice Community Network of South Africa and community representatives have submitted an application to the Polokwane High Court against Waterberg Joint Venture... 


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Thermopower Furnaces
6th August 2021

For 53 years, Thermopower Furnaces has designed and manufactured innovative thermal solutions for a wide range of industries. Thermopower’s products and thermal processing solutions span the... 


Image of Kinross Gold's Lobo-Marte project, in Chile
Lobo-Marte gold project, Chile – update
6th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lobo-Marte feasibility study is advancing. 


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Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
30th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash and the Summit Consortium have signed an enhancement agreement for the project. 


Image of Kamoa-Kakula copper project, in the DRC
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
23rd July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kamoa-Kakula has secured clean, renewable hydrogenerated electricity in its aim to produce clean, green copper. 


Waterberg palladium project, South Africa – update
Waterberg palladium project, South Africa – update
23rd July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Work is progressing well on the development of the project. 


KEEP IT FLUID 
Transfluid’s constant fill fluid couplings have been designed for hydrodynamic transmission
Couplings provide durable, reliable service
16th July 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s extensive portfolio of Transfluid couplings comprises constant fill fluid couplings that have been designed to withstand operation in difficult conditions,... 


NEW STANDARD 
BMG is currently waiting for approval to become listed as a standard on mine sites
Transfluid set to become standard in mining
16th July 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

While engineering solutions provider BMG’s Transfluid K Series is the most economical fluid coupling on the market, the only challenge it is currently facing is being listed as a “product standard”... 


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Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
9th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The concentrator plant built as part of Phase 1 of the Kamoa-Kakula project is fully operational. 


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... 


DRA wins Nickel West contract
28th June 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner BHP’s Nickel West has awarded engineering and project delivery group DRA the contract for the engineering and design of its Mt Keith debottlenecking project. DRA said on Monday... 


CONSISTENCY IS KEY Accumin lubricators are driven electro-mechanically, dispensing consistent dosages of lubricant regardless of ambient temperature
Automatic lubrication reduces labour, costs
18th June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Since adding the Accumin range of lubrication systems to its portfolio of products and solutions in 2020, pumps original-equipment manufacturer Weir Minerals Africa says the system has generated... 


Wickepin kaolin project, Australia
Wickepin kaolin project, Australia
4th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

WA Kaolin plans to develop the Wickepin kaolin project in two stages. 


Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
4th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Kamoa-Kakula mine has started producing copper. 


Supplier receives order for heavy-duty conveyor
28th May 2021

Minerals and metals processing technology company Metso Outotec has received an order for a heavy-duty mine conveyor system in South America. The delivery will comprise high reliability overland... 


Wear-resistant conveyor introduced
28th May 2021

Designer and manufacturer of bulk handling equipment Flexicon has introduced a wear-resistant flexible screw conveyor which comprises a carbon steel conveyor tube, heavy-duty flexible screw, and... 


Waterberg palladium project, South Africa – update
Waterberg palladium project, South Africa – update
21st May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum Group Metals is opposing an application to the High Court from the Kgatlu community. 


Radomiro Tomic mine, Chile
Radomiro Tomic mine, Chile
21st May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine in Calama, Antofagasta region, in Chile. 


Castle Mountain Phase 2 expansion, US
Castle Mountain Phase 2 expansion, US
14th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Phase 2 is expected to extend the mine's life to more than 20 years. 


Mining starts at GoldStone’s Ghana gold project
13th May 2021 By: Donna Slater

Aim-listed GoldStone Resources, in April, started mining and ore stacking at the Homase mine within its Akrokeri-Homase gold project (AKHM) in Ghana, with the first mined ore having been... 


Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
7th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The target date for first copper concentrate production from the Kamoa-Kakula copper mine has been brought forward by several months. 


Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
30th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Summit Consortium to arrange the total financing required for the construction of the project. 


Equipment supplied for sewage plant
23rd April 2021

Materials handling equipment specialist BLT WORLD supplies a range of Samson apron belt feeders, designed for bulk materials handling in sewage treatment plants. Samson surface feeders offer... 


Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
23rd April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

base and precious metals developer Ivanhoe Mines is considering accelerating the Phase 3 concentrator expansion at its Kamoa-Kakula project. 


Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
16th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Northam Platinum has reported that to date, the total decline system at the project has advanced 450 m, opening up six strike drives. 


Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
9th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kore Potash and African strategic advisory, corporate finance and alternative investment group Summit Africa have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding to arrange the total financing... 


Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
2nd April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines is considering accelerating the Phase 3 concentrator expansion at its Kamoa-Kakula project. 


Vermeer Equipment Suppliers appointed as authorised distributor of Anaconda Equipment in Southern Africa
26th March 2021

Anaconda Equipment are very pleased to announce the appointment of Vermeer Equipment Suppliers (Pty) Ltd as the exclusive distributor for Southern Africa. Vermeer Equipment Suppliers will supply... 


FIRM AND STEADY 
Stringent measures are taken to prevent roll back incidents that can cause injuries during conveying operations
Working to meet conveyer safety regulations
26th March 2021

The Mine Health and Safety Act states that “the installation of incline conveyor belts must include the fitting and use of one or more devices to prevent run-back or run-on, to prevent injury by... 


Booysendal South platinum mine project, South Africa – update
Booysendal South platinum mine project, South Africa – update
26th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

All growth projects at Booysendal that were pared down owing to the Covid-19 pandemic have been restarted. 


Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
26th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Decline development at the project has progressed. 


Sintech
Sintech
19th March 2021

Sintech proudly services and supports a range of high-quality, original-equipment products imported from around the globe. CARLISLE: 


State-of-the-art simulations help optimise pit-to-ship projects
16th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Africa hosts about 30% of the world’s total mineral reserves and a higher share of diamonds, vanadium, manganese, platinum, cobalt and gold deposits. However, unlocking the true potential of the... 


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