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Yanfolila processing plant maintenance cuts Hummingbird’s first-quarter output
25th April 2022 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed gold producer Hummingbird Resources produced 15 548 oz of gold at its Yanfolila mine, in Mali, for the quarter ended March 31, compared with the 18 181 oz produced in the fourth quarter... 


The challenges posed by power plant demolition and decontamination
19th April 2022

Technically-demanding projects add to Jet Demolition’s diverse portfolio Power plant demolition and decontamination work represents some of the most demanding, time-sensitive and... 


Black and yellow Hyundai crawler excavator machine excavating earth
Group stays afloat amid challenges
11th March 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Equipment distributor Capital Equipment Group (CEG) has maintained its success in the South African construction industry despite challenging economic conditions, global supply issues and... 


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Tombador iron-ore project, Brazil
4th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has confirmed the potential for the project to produce a high-grade product and generate strong returns over its life-of-mine. 


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Epanko graphite project, Tanzania – update
4th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

EcoGraf is considering low-emission mining methods for its Epanko graphite project. 


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Curragh coal mine capacity expansion, Australia – update
25th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Coronado Global Resources plans to take on the management and operation of four mining fleets from contractor Thiess at its Curragh North mining area. 


Coronado takes ownership of Curragh North works
16th February 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Coal miner Coronado Global Resources will take on management and operation of four mining fleets from contractor Thiess at its Curragh North mining area, which is part of the greater Curragh... 


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Underperforming asset overshadows progress for Hummingbird
31st January 2022 By: Darren Parker

Progress in the development of Aim-listed gold mining company Hummingbird Resources’ assets in Guinea and Liberia was “overshadowed” by the underperformance of its flagship Yanfolila gold mine, in... 


ZAC instructed to expand water sampling following slurry material spill into river
7th January 2022 By: Yvonne Silaule

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, EDTEA, has instructed Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC), to expand its water monitoring sampling points... 


Hummingbird ramps up Yanfolila operations after public disorder incident
15th December 2021 By: Donna Slater

Aim-listed gold miner Hummingbird Resources reports that, with its Mali-based Yanfolila mine returning to operations on December 1, after being shut for six days as a result of illegal roadblocks... 


Edenville continues to ramp up output at Tanzania coal project
1st December 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Aim-listed Edenville Energy has increased the run-of-mine (RoM) coal production at its Rukwa coal project, in Tanzania, by 80% during November. The company also reported a 10% increase in washed... 


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Balama Central graphite project, Mozambique
19th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been granted a mining licence. 


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New heavy-duty excavator launched in South Africa
12th November 2021

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, has launched the long-awaited CX 220C LC heavy duty excavator in South Africa, to strengthening its position in the local market. This... 


Hummingbird’s production impacted on by equipment availability
22nd October 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Aim-listed Hummingbird Resources poured 22 102 oz of gold during its third quarter, with sales for the period amounting to 22 255 oz at an average realised price of $1 782/oz. This left the gold... 


Jupiter reports lower interim profit from manganese subsidiary
19th October 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines has declared an interim dividend of $0.005 apiece for the six months ended August 31. The company posted an interim profit after tax of $27-million, compared with an... 


IntelliShot® users in a new drill and blast era for Indonesian coal mine
8th October 2021

Having previously relied on conventional non-electric initiation systems, Indonesia-based PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) turned to AECI Mining Explosives’ IntelliShot® electronic blasting initiation... 


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Smart plant control readily accessible
1st October 2021

The innovative digital operating concept SPECTIVE from crushing plant producer Kleemann, supplied by German construction company Wirtgen Group, has optimised the control options of crushing plants... 


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Novel solutions improve costs
10th September 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The South African mining industry “insists on value for money”, which has led to companies’ analysing entire life-cycle costs when making buying decisions, says pumps manufacturer, supplier and... 


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Thunderbox Operations, Australia
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the North Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia.  


UMS prepares to bring in the heavyweights for shaft sinking at Karowe Mine
25th August 2021

With a team comprising some of the most experienced professionals in shaft sinking, United Mining Services (UMS) is gearing up for the pre-sinking of two shafts for the Karowe Underground Mine... 


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Partnership formed to teach rural women excavator operating skills
19th August 2021 By: Donna Slater

As part of efforts to uplift women during Women’s Month, South Africa-focused platinum developer Nkwe Platinum and multinational gold and copper explorer and developer Zijin Mining Group, have... 


Partner deemed fundamental for operator training
13th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Australia-headquartered global mining simulation technology solutions provider Immersive Technologies has been deemed fundamental in assisting Portuguese mining and construction firm Mota-Engil to... 


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Letpadaung Copper Mine adopts integrated DMR and LTE solution for wide area voice communication and broadband video
12th August 2021

Letpadaung Copper Mine, in Myanmar, adopted an integrated digital mobile radio (DMR) and LTE solution for improved wide area voice communications and support for broadband video, environmental... 


Fibertex geotiles
Supplier’s materials can contribute to secure railway structures
30th July 2021

Construction materials supplier Fibertex geotextiles are used to stabilise the foundations of railway structures, enabling them to withstand the dynamic loads of high speeds and great weights of... 


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(Back left to right) Brothers Peter, Gary and Paul (Front) Irvine and Eunice
Bell Equipment - Original equipment manufacturing, distribution, support and export
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: Bell Equipment’s roots date back to 1954 when Irvine Bell established a small engineering and agricultural equipment repair service in Empangeni,... 


Five mining companies recognized for performance excellence - Immersive Technologies’ 12th annual business improvement award
8th July 2021

Immersive Technologies has announced the winners of its 12th annual Global Business Improvement Award. Immersive Technologies recognizes the most outstanding resultsachieved by mining companies who... 


BARING ITS TEETH
The new Kprime Tooth System fitted to Komatsu Excavators are stronger and longer lasting than previously fitted teeth
New excavator teeth cutting ground
2nd July 2021

Earthmoving and utility equipment manufacturer Komatsu’s new Kprime Tooth System from wear solutions specialists Hensley Industries is now available as standard on new Komatsu excavators. The... 


MAKING GROUND
The new crawler excavators introduced to the HPE portfolio are suited to earthmoving applications
New excavator suited to local mines
2nd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

Construction equipment supplier HPE Africa says its new crawler excavator series is suited to earthmoving applications in South Africa’s mining and construction environments.  The R210 Smart Plus... 


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... 


Mangoola Coal Continued Operations project, Australia
Mangoola Coal Continued Operations project, Australia
14th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Mangoola Coal Operations plans to establish a new opencut mining area to the north of the existing Mangoola mine to maintain its yearly extraction rate of 13.5-million tonnes. 


OPEN PIT PRACTICAL Twenty community members attended a 30-day mobile machinery for surface mining training programme in 2019
Skills development integral to sector mandate
7th May 2021 By: Darren Parker

The mining industry needs to employ more skilled workers with higher qualifications to progress and modernise, which will, in turn, enable the industry to operate safer and more efficiently, says... 


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... 


Iron-ore stretches gains on global steel demand recovery
19th April 2021 By: Reuters

Iron-ore prices in Asia pushed higher on Monday as strengthening global steel demand buoyed sentiment, and as Chinese steel mills continued to ramp up output despite the government's scrutiny of... 


Creating value together through manufacturing and technology innovation to empower a sustainable future where people, businesses and our planet thrive together
9th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Komatsu Starts 100th Anniversary Commemorative Activities Komatsu Ltd. (President and CEO: Hiroyuki Ogawa) is going to celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 13, 2021. Established in Komatsu City,... 


PULLING OUT ALL  THE STOPS The Austin team works closely with steel manufacturers to get optimal performance, both structurally and for its abrasion-resistant properties
Tech advancements will address productivity challanges
2nd April 2021

Although mining terrain, minerals and the earth’s surface materials may remain largely the same for years to come, the development in the technology used to extract these minerals has changed... 


COLD CUTS
Jet Demolition holds a number of highly specialised cold-cutting demolition tools and attachments for its fleet of demolition machines.
Petrochemicals plant demolition under way
12th March 2021 By: Darren Parker

Demolition contractor Jet Demolition is wrapping up a petrochemical demolition project valued at about R20-million. Jet Demolition project manager André Botes tells Engineering News that the... 


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... 


FIRST STEP 
This first delivery in France represents – for both Volvo CE and Volvo Trucks – an important and real step on the way to zero emissions
Electric trucks delivered to contractor
5th March 2021

Leading French contractor Eiffage has taken delivery of an all-electric Volvo FE Electric truck and a Volvo ECR25 Electric compact excavator – becoming the first recipient of the products in... 


KEEP IT COAL
The De Wittekrans mine has an estimated life-of-mine of about 25 years
Two-phase coal project will secure production
19th February 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Coal exploration and mining company Canyon Coal’s De Wittekrans greenfield project, in Mpumalanga, South Africa, will take place in two phases. Phase 1 – the opencast operation – has an... 


Robe Mesa iron-ore project, Australia
Robe Mesa iron-ore project, Australia
19th February 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has successfully outlined mining and processing plans, a target production rate, estimates for capital and operating costs and infrastructure requirements to support the... 


ICONIC BUILDING REFURBISHMENT
The project is centred around a 120-year-old heritage building, which needs to be preserved
Heritage building facelift under way
12th February 2021 By: Darren Parker

Construction contractor Icon Group is conducting bulk earthworks and demolitions in the Johannesburg central business district as part of a construction project aimed at developing a new Title... 


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