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An image of the Differential Global Positioning System on a mining blast site
Differential GPS brings much needed autonomy to blasting
15th October 2021

AECI Mining Explosives’ new, high-accuracy (sub-1m) Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) brings autonomy to the blast hole tagging process, thus maximising efficiency by eliminating... 


Incitec Pivot and FFI study green ammonia
11th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Explosives, fertilizer and industrial chemicals manufacturer Incitec Pivot will partner with the green energy arm of miner Fortesuce Metals, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) on a feasibility study... 


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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Explosives company aims to extend its reach
8th October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

As part of bulk emulsion explosives and mining technology manufacturer BME’s ongoing strategic global expansion strategy, the company plans to continue growing its footprint in mining in West... 


Six killed in stand-off between zama zamas, mine security guards in North West
7th October 2021 By: News24Wire

Police have been placed on high alert in Orkney in North West where six suspected illegal miners have been killed and 35 more were arrested after an attack on security guards at a mine. On... 


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Trend towards decarbonisation discouraging coal investment
17th September 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

South Africa’s coal production, sales and exports reached a plateau some years ago; however, the lockdown last year caused a noticeable decline. The main reason for this local decline is that the... 


Orica reveals 4D™ bulk explosives system to optimise productivity and blasting costs
13th September 2021

Orica (ASX: ORI), today launched 4D™, its latest bulk explosives technology at MINExpo, Las Vegas. The revolutionary 4D™ bulk system enables the real-time tailoring of explosives energy to geology... 


Predicted growth to bolster services demand
10th September 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME, a member of diversified chemicals group Omnia, expects growth opportunities that will run parallel to the predicted growth of the Zambian... 


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Orica
10th September 2021

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... 


Location map of Enchi gold project
Enchi gold project, Ghana – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

On the back of the drilling success achieved at the Enchi gold project and the completion of an $11.5-million equity financing, Newcore Gold has increased its 2020 to 2021 drill programme to 90 000 m. 


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Omnia firmly in a growth phase following restructuring – CEO
16th August 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Diversified chemical manufacturing company Omnia intends to “settle down” following the completion of its strategic restructuring, and to take some time to focus on its people, culture and setting... 


BME's emulsion pumping technology in underground mine
Explosives company puts stamp on underground mining
13th August 2021

Years of innovation and experience in the underground space have now positioned explosives manufacturer and supplier BME – part of the JSE-listed Omnia Group – as an important player in mines where... 


Chile regulator files charges against Canada's Lundin over blasting
28th July 2021 By: Reuters

Chile's environmental regulator said on Tuesday that it had filed charges against Canadian miner Lundin's Candelaria copper mine for breaches in its operational permits, including violations... 


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Company provides custom service packages
23rd July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Explosives and blasting services provider BME Indonesia are providing the Indonesian mining industry with packages that can be customised based on the industries’ and customers’ requirements. This... 


Map of Enchi gold project location by Newcore Gold
Enchi gold project, Ghana
23rd July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A preliminary economic assessment has shown Newcore Gold's Enchi project to be an economically robust, low-capital intensity, heap-leach project. 


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Busa calls for 24-hour curfew, full deployment of army, police and reserve forces
15th July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The violence and damage to property that have overwhelmed parts of the country must be stopped immediately, Business Unity South Africa asserted on July 15, as the devastating loss of life and... 


INTEGRATED BLASTING
BME’s technology drive is based on solutions that can integrate with each other
Digital blasting on the rise in Africa
9th July 2021 By: Darren Parker

Africa’s mining industry is embracing digital technologies in blasting, says explosives technology company BME technology and marketing GM Ralf Hennecke. He explains that digital blasting... 


A SALTY PROPOSITION BME’s high-quality, double salt emulsions release minimal carbon emissions and noxious fumes in blasting
Explosives demand in Africa picking up
9th July 2021 By: Darren Parker

With demand for explosives improving, mining explosives technology company BME, part of JSE-listed Omnia Group, has been successfully maintaining supply to customers across Africa. BME GM Ralf... 


New AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon
Calderon an 'excellent' choice as new AngloGold CEO
7th July 2021 By: Bloomberg

“It’s an excellent appointment, and it removes uncertainties about the leadership crisis,” Noah Capital analyst Rene Hochreiter has said about the appointment of AngloGold Ashanti's new CEO Alberto... 


Australia’s Thiess extends AECI contract by five years
6th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Explosives company AECI’s Australian subsidiary has been awarded a five-year contract extension by mining contractor and services provider Thiess for the supply of bulk emulsion explosives,... 


Alberto Calderon
Alberto Calderon is new AngloGold CEO
6th July 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The board of AngloGold Ashanti on Tuesday announced the appointment of Alberto Calderon as the new CEO of the gold-mining company, effective September 1. Mining Weekly can report that Calderon has... 


SAFER, DEEPER MINING
From its inception, Ya Batho decided to make products appropriate in explosive environments and close to electronic equipment, without interference, to adhere to mining regulations
Testing can ensure safe communication on mines
2nd July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The potential dangers of working underground make reliable communication vital for improving safety and enhancing operational efficiency, says communications device provider Ya Batho sales and... 


Enaex Africa announces Africa rising explosives as new B-BBEE partner
30th June 2021

Explosives producer and blasting service provider, Enaex Africa (Pty) Ltd (“Enaex Africa”), announced on Friday, 18 June 2021 that Renaissance SA Rating (Pty) Ltd, a South African National... 


 Tucano mine, Brazil
Tucano mine, Brazil
11th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in Amapá state, in northern Brazil. 


Enaex to open pioneer DaveyTronic electronic detonator assembly plant in Africa
7th June 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Blasting services company Enaex Africa has recently approved a R16-million investment in the pioneer Enaex Electronic Initiation Systems assembly plant in Africa. This local assembly facility will... 


Software released that predicts vibration, airblast outcomes
4th June 2021

The world’s largest manufacturer of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems Orica recently announced the release of its new Advanced Vibration Management (AVM) software that links... 


TAILOR-MADE DELIVERY SYSTEM
This integrated EVDS delivers the base emulsion and sensitiser required directly to a storage facility underground.
Emulsion delivery system a ‘game changer’
14th May 2021

In an expansion project at its Chambishi mine in Zambia, metal company Non-Ferrous China Africa (NFCA) opted to install explosives company AECI Mining Explosives’ emulsion vertical delivery system... 


Marathon palladium and copper project, Canada – update
Marathon palladium and copper project, Canada – update
14th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Generation Mining has announced board approval for the feasibility study for the project. 


Tshipi Borwa manganese mine, in the Northern Cape.
Empowered Ntsimbintle strengthens standing in manganese mining
7th May 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Mining investment company Ntsimbintle Holdings has acquired a further 13.8% stake in Jupiter Mines, making it the Australian-listed miner’s largest shareholder, with a total holding of 19.9% and... 


Marathon palladium and copper project, Canada
Marathon palladium and copper project, Canada
7th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study completed on Marathon in March 2021 has confirmed it is a substantial mining project that is expected to provide a very robust return on investment. 


Aspasa launches online explosives audit, encourages members to register qualified engineers
3rd May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Surface mining industry association the Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa (Aspasa) has launched an innovative and nonintrusive online explosives audit in its ongoing... 


Tshipi Borwa manganese mine, in the Northern Cape.
Empowered Ntsimbintle strengthens standing in manganese mining
20th April 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Mining investment company Ntsimbintle Holdings has acquired a further 13.8% stake in Jupiter Mines, making it the Australian-listed miner’s largest shareholder, with a total holding of 19.9% and... 


Chilean mining city of Calama rocked by blast at explosives factory
19th April 2021 By: Reuters

A large blast rocked the northern Chilean mining city of Calama on Friday afternoon following an explosion in a storage warehouse belonging to Enaex , which produces explosives for the mining... 


Latest Orica software predicts vibration and airblast outcomes to protect sensitive structures and maximise blast outcomes
15th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Orica (ASX: ORI), the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems, today announced the release of its new Advanced Vibration Management (AVM) software that... 


Orica
Orica
9th April 2021

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... 


COVERING EXPLOSIVE DEVELOPMENT
The Knowledge Base provides analysis and descriptions of the use of commercial explosives many topics, including applications and use of explosives in mining and construction
Company releases drill, blast knowledge base
2nd April 2021

Underground drill and blast planning software company iRing has introduced an extensive, searchable and comprehensive Knowledge Base that provides answers to questions concerning the use of... 


TUNNEL SYNDROME
Positive metal prices have increased the cash flow of local miners, which could allow for more innovative ways to extract minerals from deeper underground
Company focused on autonomous equipment
2nd April 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Local specialised original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Rham Equipment is focusing on the development of battery operated, autonomous underground mining equipment, says Rham Equipment capital sales... 


AECI CEO Mark Dytor
AECI sets 2025 sustainability targets
26th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Chemicals group AECI has set itself six group-specific sustainability targets for 2025, as shared in the company’s first-ever sustainability report published on March 26. The sustainability... 


Boliden launches low-carbon copper products
19th March 2021 By: Reuters

Sweden's Boliden said it has launched two "green" copper products this week, the first of its kind, hoping to appeal to consumers aiming to cut their carbon footprint. The two copper cathode... 


BLAST OFF
Since the launch of WebGen in 2017, Orica has executed more than 1 550 blasts that have been detonated using the wireless technology
New blasting system to be launched in 2021
12th March 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Explosives and blasting systems provider Orica will launch the next generation of the wireless blasting system solution, WebGen 200. The WebGen 200 is set for commercial release in late 2021; with... 


Havieron gold/copper project, Australia
Havieron gold/copper project, Australia
5th March 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Newcrest Mining has received the necessary regulatory approvals to start key early works activities at the project.  


Company reduces environmental risk through greener blasts
26th February 2021

For over three decades, chemicals manufacturer Omnia Holdings’ subsidiary Bulk Mining Explosives (BME) has been incorporating used oil in its emulsion explosives, making blasting greener and... 


AECI CEO Mark Dytor
AECI’s diversification strategy helped to deliver solid 2020 performance amid challenging year
24th February 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed chemicals group AECI has declared a final cash dividend of 470c apiece for the year ended December 31, 2020, despite a 55% year-on-year decrease in profit from operations to... 


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