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S African explosives maker anchors in Brazil
23rd June 2023 By: Halima Frost

South African company AECI Mining is currently undertaking an expansion project in two strategically significant mining states in Brazil, with an anticipated completion date in mid-2023. This... 


Omnia CEO Seelan Gobalsamy
Omnia achieves strong results in challenging climate
19th June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified chemicals group Omnia Holdings says it delivered a strong and resilient set of results, with improved earnings, in a challenging and volatile operating environment for the financial... 


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Company expands blast enhancement platform to include quarries
16th June 2023

Explosives and blasting solutions company Orica released a new integrated digital solution for the quarry market to streamline and optimise blasting operations in April. BlastIQ Quarry is a smart... 


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Taking oil out of bitumen
16th June 2023

Instant Bio-Bitumen, a carbon-negative alternative to conventional bitumen derived from the refining of crude oil for use as the binder in asphalt products, is currently being tested by asphalt... 


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Rain hampers Australian gold production - report
30th May 2023

Australian gold production in the first quarter of 2023 fell to 72t, a decline of some 6t or 8%, compared with the December quarter 2022, according to Melbourne-based gold mining consultants... 


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Afrimat attributes higher revenue to diversification strategy
18th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

Mid-tier openpit mining company Afrimat has reported a 4.9% year-on-year increase in revenue from R4.7-billion to R4.9-billion for the financial year ended February 28.  Speaking at the company’s... 


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King calls for collaboration on govt initiatives
16th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian government has urged the oil and gas sectors to partner with the government to scale-up Australia’s net zero ambitions, while the government works to implement a range of recently... 


Maclean Bev Fleet solution selected by Torex for Media Luna Project
3rd May 2023

MacLean EV SeriesTM production support mining equipment has been chosen by Torex Gold Resources Inc. for their Media Luna Project at the gold producer’s Morelos Complex in Mexico. The fleet of... 


Hive Hydrogen chairperson Thulani Gcabashe.
50 more R105bn Hive Hydrogen projects still not enough if demand projections continue, says GM
25th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The R105-billion investment pledge by Hive Hydrogen at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s fifth South Africa Investment Conference was the biggest by far, resulting in Engineering News & Mining Weekly... 


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Green hydrogen economy in South Africa growing from small projects
19th April 2023 By: Schalk Burger

While South Africa and the world are in the nascent stages of using sustainably produced, or green, hydrogen as an energy carrier, there are many projects across the emerging value chain... 


Orica expands BlastIQ™ optimisation platform to include solution for quarries
12th April 2023

Orica (ASX: ORI) today released a new integrated digital solution for the quarry market to streamline and optimise blasting operations. BlastIQ™ Quarry is a smart solution that harnesses the power... 


Minbos' green ammonia study proves positive
11th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A technical study into the Capanda green ammonia project, in Angola, has proven positive for ASX-listed Minbos. The study defined a carbon-free facility, avoiding the use of natural gas or any... 


Orica introduces 4D™ bulk explosives system for underground operations
3rd April 2023

Orica (ASX: ORI), today unveiled the new range of 4D™ bulk explosives for the underground market at AusIMM Underground Operators Conference in Brisbane, Australia. Designed for production and... 


Illegal Amazon miners are expanding into copper as prices surge
3rd April 2023 By: Bloomberg

Authorities in Brazil are cracking down on illegal copper mining in the Amazon as high prices of the wiring metal attract black-market operators who normally focus on gold. Earlier this month, 50... 


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BME expands its footprint with Indonesian JV
29th March 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining and explosives solutions provider BME – a subsidiary of Omnia Holdings – has signed a conditional sale and purchase of shares agreement (CSPA) with Multi Nitrotama Kimia (MNK), an Indonesian... 


Master Drilling posts record revenue, focuses on new technology development
28th March 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Drilling solutions company Master Drilling has posted record revenue of $226-million for the year ended December 31, 2022 – a 31.7% year-on-year increase. CEO Danie Pretorius attributes the strong... 


MacLean EV Series showcase at Underground Operators Conference 2023
24th March 2023

Battery electric SS5 Shotcrete Sprayer to be featured at MacLean booth – part of company’s product development pipeline in support of electrified, automated, and digitalized mining in Australia and... 


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Indaba opens door for more collaboration in mining
24th March 2023

Mining has shown itself to be an important enabler of the African economy and is a central contributor to job creation and community development, says chemicals company Omnia Group COO Tiaan Kotze.... 


Orica introduces automated used oil recycling service for emulsion explosives manufacture
23rd March 2023

Orica (ORI:ASX) has successfully commissioned an automated used oil recycling service that enables treated used oil from mine sites to be used in the manufacture of quality emulsion for bulk... 


Mining BEVs set to launch
17th March 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Underground mining mobile equipment specialist MacLean Engineering is expanding its battery electric vehicle portfolio this year with the launch of three new mining vehicles that further address... 


MacLean releases annual innovation report for PDAC 2023
6th March 2023

Scope and scale of MacLean product development continues to reshape the company to support zero-harm, zero-entry, zero-emissions mining in the 21st century As the mining world gathers today for the... 


African Rainbow Minerals Executive Chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.
African Rainbow Minerals declares R3bn interim dividend
6th March 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The headline earnings of African Rainbow Minerals rose by 40% to R5 171 million in the six months to December 31, when the JSE-listed company maintained a robust financial position, with net cash... 


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KP Lime looks to expand with an additional pit
3rd March 2023 By: Donna Slater

Global commodities trader IMR Resources is set to expand its Kgatelopele Lime (KP Lime) mine, in the Northern Cape, with a second openpit operation that is expected to be built within the next two... 


Fuel inflation hit Implats' Canada operation at the sky-high level of 71%.
Implats unable to stem inflation tide as well as hoped, says CEO
3rd March 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals mining and marketing company Implats was unable to stem the high global inflation tide in the six months to December 31. Half-year group unit costs per six element (6E) ounce... 


BME to launch Canada facilities in Nairn Centre
BME to launch Canada facilities in Nairn Centre
27th February 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In a significant step in its international growth journey, BME Mining Canada will later this year officially launch its greenfield production and service facilities in Nairn Centre, Ontario.... 


Firm to streamline blasting for mines
24th February 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite the steady decline in production from the South African mining sector, there have been some recent mine expansions for minerals in high demand. Wherever possible, blasting and explosives... 


AngloGold's Obuasi mine, in Ghana, which achieved special mention.
Do everything to fight inflation, says AngloGold, which is growing fastest in US
22nd February 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Everything must be done to fight inflation, says AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon, a former International Monetary Fund luminary, who has reported vigilant cost control in a year dominated by... 


Leo Lithium eyeing early cashflows from Mali
21st February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Leo Lithium is hoping for some early cash generation from its Goulamina lithium project, in Mali, with the mining and sale of direct shipping ore (DSO) ahead of the start of... 


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Maclean continues to deliver advanced vehicle tech solutions to mining
8th February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Canada-based underground mining equipment manufacturer Maclean Engineering has continued to grow, which is evidenced through a large portion of sales now being beyond Canadian borders, and with the... 


Enaex Africa CEO Francisco Baudrand
Enaex Africa optimistic about plans to become explosives leader in Africa
7th February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Explosives and blasting specialist Enaex Africa is hopeful that it will continue to expand into Africa and help drive long-term growth and new investment opportunities in the continent’s mining... 


Crossroads CEO Pieter Vermeulen
Logistics provider Crossroads building on strengths
6th February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

General freight, fuel and bulk logistics company Crossroads will be building on its strengths and honing its strategy this year to grow its business, improve operational efficiency and increase... 


SRG wins major contracts with Northern Star
2nd February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner Northern Star Resources has awarded ASX-listed contractor SRG Global contracts valued at some A$220-million. SRG has secured a five-year contract at the Bronzewing gold operations, in... 


ENEOS starts green hydrogen plant in Qld
1st February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Japanese energy giant ENEOS has officially opened its green hydrogen demonstration plant in Queensland. ENEOS will produce the green hydrogen using its patented electrolysis technology (Direct... 


West African sets targets for 2023
31st January 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner West African Resources has set a production guidance of between 210 000 oz and 230 000 oz for the 2023 financial year, with the company expected to spend some $27-million to grow its... 


Squeezed mining companies face growth dilemma
31st January 2023 By: Reuters

High costs and the prospect of shrinking earnings have made big miners nervous about expansion, even as shareholders demand investment in response to robust commodity prices, China's reopening and... 


Mongolia calls on Rio Tinto to keep budget for giant copper mine in check
Mongolia calls on Rio Tinto to keep budget for giant copper mine in check
27th January 2023 By: Reuters

Mongolia has asked Rio Tinto, its partner in the huge Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in the Gobi desert, not to further increase its estimated $7.06-billion budget for the project's expansion, its... 


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Secure supply, efficiency needed for mining growth
27th January 2023

An important focus of this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from February 6 to 9 – will be security and supply, and with good... 


Fortuna starts SAG mill installation at Côte d'Ivoire project
20th December 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian precious metals miner Fortuna Silver Mines has started with the installation of a semiautogenous (SAG) mill at the Séguéla gold project, in Côte d’Ivoire. Despite global supply chain... 


Mechanised, wireless development blast fired at Agnico’s Finland mine
15th December 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian explosives group and Swedish mining equipment company Epiroc have successfully initiated live blasting with Avatel – a semi-automated wireless underground development charging solution... 


Friedland’s technology firm in collaboration agreement with BHP
Friedland’s technology firm in collaboration agreement with BHP
14th December 2022 By: Kenneth Creamer

Diversified resources group BHP has entered into a collaboration agreement with technology companies I-Pulse and I-Rox to identify and develop applications of pulsed-power technology across... 


Anglo Platinum CEO Natascha Viljoen.
Underground mining at Anglo Platinum’s Mogalakwena targeted to start end 2024
12th December 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The first potential underground mining at Anglo American Platinum’s opencast Mogalakwena platinum group metals (PGM) mine in Limpopo is targeted to start towards the end of 2024 and build up slowly... 


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Extortion ‘mafia’ hits South Africa’s $55bn mining sector
9th December 2022 By: Bloomberg

A threatening letter, a derailed train, blocked roads, burned vehicles, workers locked up. That’s what some of the world’s biggest mining companies say they’re battling in South Africa: Extortion.... 


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2nd December 2022

Orica is the world’s largest provider of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems to the mining, quarrying, oil and gas and construction markets, a leading supplier of sodium cyanide... 


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