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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... 


NO MORE DUST 
ScrapeTec-Trading has developed advanced solutions for conveyor systems which prevents dust formation, reduces material spill and enables thorough belt-cleaning
Scraping systems reduce dust contaminants
12th March 2021

German conveyor solutions provider ScrapeTec-Trading has developed advanced solutions for conveyor systems – its AirScrape, TailScrape and SpeedScrape products – which comprise technology that... 


Waterberg palladium project, South Africa – update
Waterberg palladium project, South Africa – update
12th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A group of four individual appellants intends to appeal a decision granting Platinum Group Metals a mining right for the project. 


Joyce Evans ran her own coal yard until 2000 and still works at the site near the convergence of Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky.
Biden assurances on jobs sting like insults in mines, oil patch
16th February 2021 By: Bloomberg

The Biden administration has gotten off to a rough start trying to reassure coal miners and oil workers whose jobs are threatened by the president’s fight against climate change. Vice President... 


Waterberg palladium project, South Africa – update
Waterberg palladium project, South Africa – update
12th February 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has granted a mining right for the project. 


EASY TECH
Legrands new series of time switches have been designed for easy programming
Time switch series available locally
5th February 2021

Electric solutions provider Legrand’s AlphaRex and MicroRex series of time switches are now available in South Africa. Both switches, which ensure high-clock precision and energy efficiency in... 


Lubricants offered for high temperatures
5th February 2021

Lubrication products used in certain applications are subjected to much harsher conditions or higher temperatures than others. This is why lubrication specialist Lubrication Engineers (LE) believes... 


EXTRA STRONG
Conveying dry or wet ash is one of the most challenging applications a chain can be subjected to
Boiler ash removal made easy through chain
29th January 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s power transmission division supplies a range of Tsubaki conveyor chains that ensures efficient and trouble-free transport of slag granulates, ash or smelting... 


Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Repubic of Congo
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Repubic of Congo
15th January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has said that underground development at the copper project resulted in the mining and stockpiling of 269 000 t of ore, grading 5.36% copper, in December. 


IN TOTAL ORE
For the expansion of the Booysendal mine, Booysendal Platinum opted for a RopeCon system to tackle the challenge of transporting 909 t/h of platinum ore
Transport system linking mining areas now operational
11th December 2020

As part of an expansion programme at local platinum miner Booysendal Platinum’s Booysendal concession platinum project, multinational ropeway manufacturer Doppelmayr Transport Technology has been... 


GOOD LUCK 
The Grootegeluk mine has proven its mettle being Exxaro's most prominent mines
Proactive second half for coal giant
11th December 2020 By: Halima Frost

Diversified miner Exxaro, one of South Africa’s leading coal and coking coal producers, tells Mining Weekly that three of its five coal investment projects started production in the second half of... 


Santa Luz gold project, Brazil
Santa Luz gold project, Brazil
27th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Equinox Gold has launched into full construction at its Santa Luz gold mine. 


Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo
20th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The initial joining of the main northern and southern access tunnels at the Kakula copper mine has been completed. 


Eland mine complex, South Africa
Eland mine complex, South Africa
13th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Decline development at the project progressed significantly during the 2020 financial year. 


Weba Chute Systems address multiple bulk materials handling issues including correct delivery onto conveyor belts.
Quality chute designs solves many plant challenges
12th November 2020

Often there is more than one challenge that faces a plant in moving materials, and this is one of the advantages of the Weba Chute System: it addresses multiple bulk materials handling issues at... 


SURE SOLUTION
The Garlock sealing solutions offered by BMG have proven effective in many environments
Bearing isolators faring well in bearings sector
6th November 2020

Bearings distributor BMG tells Engineering News that its Garlock Klozure and Guardian Bearing Isolators have fared notably well subsequent to being introduction to the BMG range of isolators. A... 


Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo
6th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The underground development at Ivanhoe Mines' Kamoa-Kakula copper project totalled 2 172 m in October. 


Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
23rd October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanoe Mines has reported good progress on the tunnelling for the project. 


Waterberg palladium project, South Africa – update
Waterberg palladium project, South Africa – update
23rd October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum Group metals intends to use the net proceeds of a private placement for its share of predevelopment costs on the project. 


GLOBAL FOOTPRINT 
From its humble beginnings in Perth, CPS now ships its products internationally, reinforcing the brand in the global mining industry
Diverse offering key for Australian mines
16th October 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Conveyor roller technology specialist Conveyor Products & Solutions (CPS) first sought to change the bulk materials handling market by introducing all-polymer rollers – the Yeloroll product range –... 


Waterberg palladium project, South Africa – update
Waterberg palladium project, South Africa – update
16th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Platinum group metals plans to use the proceeds of a private share placement for its share of predevelopment costs on the Waterberg project for partial debt repayment, and general corporate and... 


EASE OF INSTALLATION 
The Dodge ISN mounted spherical roller bearing features a patented integral adapter mounting and removal system, making it easy to install and remove without damaging the shaft
Power transmission solutions boost productivity, profit
9th October 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Power and automation technologies solutions provider ABB’s Dodge line of bearings, gearing and power transmission components have helped customers in numerous industries to increase the... 


HIGH PERFORMANCE
BMG’s Fenner Quattro Plus TW heavy-duty wedge belts offer high performance, maximum drive efficiency and extended service life in tough conditions.
Robust wedge belts transmit 30% more power
9th October 2020

Engineering components provider BMG’s extensive range of Fenner power transmission components now comprises Fenner Quattro Plus Twin Wrap (TW) wedge belts, which transmit 30% more power than... 


NOT SCRAPING THE BOTTOM
The dredging operation at Eramet's Grande Côte operation reported an excellent operating performance for the first half of 2020
Grande Côte operation achieves ‘excellent’ results
9th October 2020

Multinational mining and metallurgy company Eramet 2020 half-year results, released on July 29, noted that its Grande Côte Operation (GCO) built on the “excellent operating performance” of 2019,... 


Company offers compact bell-housing solution
9th October 2020

In an underground mining environment, solutions that are easy to manoeuvre are key, says drive and control technologies specialist SEW-Eurodrive, adding that it offers the “most compact... 


Grootegeluk rapid load-out station project, South Africa – update
Grootegeluk rapid load-out station project, South Africa – update
9th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Exxaro Resources has reported that the project is on track. 


Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
9th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines is accelerating its Kamoa-Kakula expansion. 


Cangrejos copper/gold project, Ecuador
Cangrejos copper/gold project, Ecuador
9th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The preliminary economic assessment envisages large-scale openpit mining using a 100% owner-operated equipment fleet. 


SAFETY FIRST 
Tsubaki backstop cam clutches, which are designed for safety in high- or low-speed applications, meet the requirements of the Mine Health and Safety Act
Versatile cam clutches ensure broad application
2nd October 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Engineering components provider BMG’s range of Tsubaki cam clutches comprises the backstop reducer high-torque (BR-HT) series, designed for use in equipment that includes inclined conveyors and... 


Protect conveyors against lightning
2nd October 2020

Mining conveyors are prone to being struck by lightning, owing to the vast area they cover and the varying heights of the conveyor structure, says earthing systems, lightning, surge and overvoltage... 


SHAUN COMBRINCK
The main challenge posed by the Covid-19 pandemic for businesses was also to mitigate the economic impact of the associated lockdown
Increased focus on mining sector during pandemic
2nd October 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) was heavily focused on the mining sector during all stages of the South Africa’s national lockdown, which was triggered by the... 


LOCAL IS LEKKER 
NEPEAN has locally developed a range of standard plant conveyors with the aim of delivering these conveyors in as short as possible time to the market at competitive pricing
Company raises bar with innovative components
2nd October 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Engineering, mining services and industrial manufacturing specialist NEPEAN Conveyors recently unveiled two ground-breaking conveyor component solutions in South Africa - a conveyor belt monitoring... 


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