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Pressure mounts as Bowen Coking Coal faces A$15m demand
Pressure mounts as Bowen Coking Coal faces A$15m demand
15th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Queensland-based miner Bowen Coking Coal said on Tuesday that it had received a A$15.3-million demand notice from former mining contractor BUMA Australia, sending the ASX-listed company's stock... 


Matsa begins mining at Devon Pit
14th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Matsa Resources has officially started mining operations at its Devon Pit gold mine in Western Australia, with ore stockpiling under way on site and haulage to the FMR Greenfields Mill... 


Bowen Coking Coal scales back Burton operations, seeks financing alternatives
Bowen Coking Coal scales back Burton operations, seeks financing alternatives
14th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Queensland miner Bowen Coking Coal has moved to reduce operations at its Burton Mine Complex, shifting to an owner-operator model and cutting production in response to a downturn in global steel... 


A generic image of a mining pump
Reliability, cost-effectiveness are priorities for manufacturer
4th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Supplying reliable and cost-effective pumping solutions for heavy, abrasive slurry applications in the mining industry of South Africa and wider Africa is integral to submersible slurry pump... 


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Babcock, Volvo showcase new gen machines to Southern African market
30th June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Engineering and plant services provider Babcock and machine industry company Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) on June 26 launched the new generation of Volvo articulated haulers and excavators to... 


Elevating Human Performance - Immersive Technologies’ 16thAnnual Business Improvement Awards Presented to 5 Mining Companies
30th June 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Immersive Technologies has announced the winners of its 16th annual Global Business Improvement Award which acknowledges the most outstanding results achieved by mining companies... 


 	An image of an excavator in the middle of invasive species
Reserve clears invasive species, aids biomass production
27th June 2025 By: Nadine James

Black wattle trees, an invasive species, outcompete native plant species, thereby reducing biodiversity and significantly impacting on water resources, which is why Eastern-Cape-based wildlife... 


Two large yellow mining machines fitted with a weighing system on a surface mine
Company streamlines surface mining offering
27th June 2025 By: Halima Frost

A combination of new and old technologies continues to cement weighing equipment solutions supplier Autotech Weighing Systems’ position as a preferred weighing systems provider to the South African... 


SHARPEST TOOLS IN THE SHED
The new Volvo articulated dump trucks encompass the most significant updates the group has undertaken in more than 20 years, with the new models boasting a new electronic system and an in-house developed transmission
Innovative new dump trucks, excavators launched
27th June 2025 By: Halima Frost

A range of new Volvo equipment for the earthmoving and surface mining sector was launched earlier this month at equipment supplier Babcock Africa’s eMalahleni branch, in Mpumalanga. Babcock is the... 


A drone monitoring mine operations in West Africa
As gold prices surge, West Africa mine operators launch drones to detect wildcat miners
23rd June 2025 By: Reuters

As the afternoon sun beats down on Gold Fields' sprawling Tarkwa gold mine in southwestern Ghana, three men launch a drone into the clear sky, its cameras scanning the lush 210-square-kilometer... 


An image of the excavator scale and software app
Company brings digital tech to quarrying sector
13th June 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The adoption of digital innovations, such as modern equipment or technologies for automation and cloud storage solutions, are becoming more prevalent in the quarrying and mining sector in Africa.... 


Dragline at the Curragh complex in Australia
Cost reset under way as Coronado secures financial breathing room
2nd June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Metallurgical coal producer Coronado Global Resources is making headway with its liquidity improvement plan, having secured a covenant waiver under its asset-based lending (ABL) facility and... 


The above image depicts the Develon DX1000LC-7
Excavator choice key to site efficiency
30th May 2025

Optimal efficiency, cost-effectiveness and safety on a mining site can be achieved by selecting the most appropriate excavator to use in bulk materials handling environments at a mine, reports... 


Guns and ammunition
Mining convoy attacked in Mali on road to Allied Gold's Sadiola mine, sources say
7th May 2025 By: Reuters

A convoy transporting heavy mining equipment from the Malian capital Bamako to Allied Gold's Sadiola mine came under attack in the Kayes region over the weekend, two people familiar with the... 


GREEN KOMATSU HAULER Serving as the base for the concept mining haul truck is a Komatsu HD785 92 t haul truck, equipped with a hydrogen combustion engine, and a 700 bar hydrogen tank system that is seen here mounted on a platform beside the operator’s cab
Hydrogen combustion truck undergoes proof-of-concept trials
25th April 2025 By: Donna Slater

In its pursuit of development and use of new power sources to achieve carbon neutrality in its products, equipment manufacturer Komatsu has partnered with German hydrogen engine startup KEYOU to... 


Drill samples from the Kiniero project
Kiniero gold project, Guinea – update
11th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian mining company Robex Resources is on track to deliver first gold in the fourth quarter of this calendar year. 


A brand new Allu Series M crushing bucket in operation on a cola mine
New crushing bucket increases efficiencies
28th March 2025 By: Halima Frost

In the build-up to the global launch of crushing and screening equipment supplier Egelquip’s new coal and ore processing crushing bucket, CEO Brendan Geoghegan highlights how the bucket will... 


Image of drill rig at the Kiniero project
Kiniero gold project, Guinea
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated feasibility study has demonstrated the project’s ability to produce an average of 139 000 oz/y of gold over a nine-year life-of-mine. 


Trimble to exhibit autonomous machinery, AI at bauma 2025
25th March 2025

Construction technology leader Trimble is set to unveil a groundbreaking exhibit at bauma 2025, the Munich-based construction exhibition taking place in April. Trimble will showcase 25 advanced... 


Image of Kiniero drill rig and drill core samples
Kiniero gold project, Guinea – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Canadian mining company Robex Resources has successfully closed its syndicated facility agreement, securing a senior secured debt facility of $130-million to finance the construction of the project. 


A generic image of an excavator
Rental market improving amid construction malaise – distributor
28th February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The slowdown in the construction sector has reduced the demand for new equipment, adversely impacting on sales figures, says construction equipment distributor Develon SA. However, there is often... 


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Equipment selection key to project efficiency
28th February 2025

Selecting the correct excavator hammers can enhance operational efficiency within demolition, construction and mining projects, says construction equipment distributor Develon SA, adding that its... 


An image of Pasquale De Marco
Equipment vital to community development project
28th February 2025

The former Rossani barracks in Bari, Italy is currently being redeveloped, with assistance from construction equipment supplier Doosan Bobcat Europe, Middle East and Africa, which notes that a... 


LIUGONG leads the change in sustainable solutions at Bauma 2025
LIUGONG leads the change in sustainable solutions at Bauma 2025
24th February 2025

Premium Chinese construction equipment manufacturer LiuGong aims to demonstrate its leadership in sustainable solutions at Bauma 2025 by challenging industry perceptions around Battery Electric... 


Strong and sustainable: ArcelorMittal showcases steel solutions with low CO2-emissions at Bauma
24th February 2025

Whether you need steel for sheet pile walls, excavator shovels, cable cars or more, ArcelorMittal will be represented at Bauma in Munich from April 7 to 13 with all relevant business units. The... 


Image of cut diamond
Merlin diamond mine restart, Australia
21st February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucapa Diamond Company plans to restart production at the Merlin diamond mine over two phases. 


Image of gold nuggets
Kiniero gold project, Guinea – update
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The updated feasibility study is on track for the first quarter of 2025. 


Dr Hanson Liu, XCMG Vice President
XCMG: Pioneering Innovation in the Global Mining and Construction Machinery Industry.
31st January 2025

Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (XCMG) stands as a testament to China's industrial prowess, evolving from its modest beginnings in 1943 to become the world's third-largest... 


The above image depicts a line up of Goodwin's submersible slurry pumps
Manufacturer expands slurry pump range for extreme applications
31st January 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Focusing on high-density slurry applications that require superior abrasion- and corrosion-resistant materials, original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has expanded... 


Image of cut diamond
Merlin diamond mine restart, Australia – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Lucapa Diamond Company has identified two large, highly conductive base metal targets at the Merlin project. 


Mining under way at the Kasiya project
Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
10th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Sovereign Metals has completed the test pit backfilling and started soil remediation as part of its pilot mining and land rehabilitation programme at Kasiya. 


Unused Mining Equipment on Auction
Unused Mining Equipment on Auction
9th January 2025

Mining, Excavation, Processing and Materials Handling Equipment, All Unused on AllSurplus 


Sovereign Metals completes test pit backfilling at Malawi project
17th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Mining and exploration company Sovereign Metals completed the test pit backfilling and the start of soil remediation as part of its pilot mining and land rehabilitation programme at the Kasiya... 


Lucapa unveils restart plan for idled Merlin diamond mine in NT
Lucapa unveils restart plan for idled Merlin diamond mine in NT
26th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Miner and explorer Lucapa Diamond Company has announced plans to restart operations at the Merlin diamond mine in Australia’s Northern Territory, with a A$25-million, two-phase project aimed at... 


Sovereign completes mining trials at Malawi project
13th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has successfully completed the mining trials stage of its pilot mining and land rehabilitation programme (pilot phase) at the Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in... 


Coal dragline bucket
Poitrel mine, Australia
8th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine 35 km east of Moranbah, in Queensland.  


School leavers – have you considered a rewarding career path in mining?
School leavers – have you considered a rewarding career path in mining?
6th November 2024

By: Jacques Farmer - Managing Director at PRISMA Training With a multitude of vocational choices available for matriculants and school leavers, the mining industry offers a variety of rewarding... 


Image of a train passing at the Wilpinjong mine
Wilpinjong mine, Australia
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine about 40 km north-east of Mudgee, in New South Wales. 


OTTER PUMP
The modular design of the OTTer-pump supports interchangeable heads for tasks such as handling compacted or loose materials
Pump enhances efficiency in dredging, mining
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The OTTer-pump, developed by maritime technology supplier Royal IHC, which is present in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries, presents a versatile and efficient solution for... 


RELIABLE SOLUTIONS
Goodwin pumps offer customers a hardworking, reliable and sustainable solution to their most difficult applications
New Kitwe branch enhances regional support
20th September 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

With an optimistic outlook for the Zambian mining market, pump manufacturer Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has made a significant investment into Zambia by opening a branch in Kitwe, one of the... 


In complex shaft sinking and mine development projects, Murray & Roberts Cementation adds value well beyond execution stage
Adding value beyond execution for optimal mining projects
16th September 2024

While contractors are employed primarily to execute projects on behalf of mining companies and project houses, experienced underground mining specialists like Murray & Roberts Cementation also... 


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Company extends pump range
13th September 2024

Slurry pump technology company Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has extended its range of slurry pumps for the mining industry to include an acid-resistant super duplex stainless steel (SDSS)... 


The SWDR138B is one of the only fully OEM-certified excavator drill rigs available in the market.
Innovative drill technology takes centre stage at expo
30th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mpumalanga-based drilling equipment distributor Azize Equipment will use Electra Mining to introduce its latest surface drill rig offerings to the African mining industry. Its updated lineup... 


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