An iron ore mine in Mauritania was facing considerable safety risk and maintenance costs due to misalignment of its conveyors, until Tru-Trac implemented the solution. According to Ian King, Sales... 

Dewatering pump and dredging rental specialist IPR has expanded its footprint in the Free State by joining forces with its sister company Rand Air, both of which form part of Atlas Copco’s... 

After addressing backfill leakage and rehandling issues and transitioning into higher-grade areas, the big South Deep gold mine west of Johannesburg has delivered a 24%-higher 72 200 oz... 

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane has indicated that the State-owned utility is planning to “smooth” its maintenance profile over a longer horizon to avoid the security-of-supply risks currently associated... 

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leader in digital transformation for energy management and automation, has launched the TeSys Deca Advanced, an advanced contactor solution designed to... 

ASX-listed Syrah Resources has restored site access at its Balama graphite mine, in Mozambique, following disruptions from protest action and lack of government intervention since mid-2024.  Syrah... 

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is set to report record production for April, achieving about 50 000 t of copper in concentrate,... 

Precious metals miner Hecla Mining’s Keno Hill operation in Canada’s Yukon Territory posted its first profitable quarter under company ownership, even as power disruptions curbed throughput and... 

Canadian miner Northern Graphite will put its Quebec plant under care and maintenance, effectively stopping production at North America's only graphite producing facility, by the end of 2025 if the... 

Mining machine manufacturer Mining Maintenance Services (MMS) designs and manufactures underground coal mining machines that deliver solutions to customer challenges. These machines, albeit for... 

Suitable for opencast mining operations, equipment manufacturer John Deere launched its 944 X-Tier wheel loader to the African market towards the end of February. The wheel loader is designed to... 

The sub-Saharan Africa arm of the Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks, UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA), announced its plans to bring sustainable transport solutions to the South... 

In an environment where the move towards intelligent drilling continues to gather pace, the Sandvik DR412i rotary drill rig, equipped with scalable surface drill automation architecture, brings new... 

Leading diesel engine manufacturer for trucks and buses Volvo Penta – a division of the automotive manufacturer Volvo Group – is “redefining service excellence” by strengthening its dealer and... 

Industrial solutions supplier BMG’s agricultural division has extended its portfolio of belting to include newly launched specialised Gates belting, designed to enhance performance and durability... 

The future of manufacturing lies in the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies and a steadfast commitment to sustainability. As smart factories become more prevalent, manufacturers must... 

The R35-million Kirkwood bulk water project, in the Eastern Cape, has been completed, offering some relief from the area’s long-standing water shortages. Construction began in July 2023 and was... 

A gold/zinc/copper/silver mine in Snow Lake, Manitoba, Canada. 

An expanding gold mining operation in the Caribbean recently faced a significant challenge at one of its transfer points, where sticky ore - especially problematic during the hot summer months -... 

Brazilian miner Vale is studying alternatives for its nickel portfolio including selling, making partnerships or putting assets in care and maintenance, as the market faces a challenging short-term... 

National mineral research council Mintek will host a Youth Grad Hackathon for young innovators, including university students, unemployed graduates and interns under 35 years of age at the Mintek... 

Precious metals miner Ramelius Resources has refined its full-year production guidance buoyed by a strong March quarter marked by standout performances at its Mt Magnet and Cue operations. The... 

Australian gold miner Northern Star Resources has lowered its full-year production guidance following operational challenges at its Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) operation, in Western... 

Exploiting excess steam production for power generation of around 200 megawatts (MW) or less (dubbed industrial-scale steam turbine solutions) is more viable and attractive. Industries—including... 

By: Nontu Mkhize - Offer Marketing Manager: Power Services and Industry - Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric As businesses experience growing pressure to enhance operational efficiency and... 

Codelco posted a slight increase in first-quarter output despite power, weather and maintenance interruptions, as the world’s biggest copper producer battles to compensate for deteriorating ore... 

JSE-listed Merafe Resources will suspend operations at its Boshoek and Wonderkop ferrochrome smelters, in the North West province, indefinitely. The decision was made after a business review... 

JSE-listed Impala Platinum’s (Implats’) ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium and platinum (6E) production from managed operations at Impala Rustenburg, Impala Bafokeng, Zimplats, Marula... 

At least 10 people were killed in a gold mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the rebel-appointed governor of South Kivu province said on Thursday. M23 rebels have seized east... 

The project entails the restart of operations at Thompson Creek and a progressive ramp-up of production at Langeloth. 

The CMA underground project will become Côte d’Ivoire’s first mechanised underground mine. 

Leading filtration solutions manufacturer Donaldson provides reinforced units and ATEX-certified solutions for the safe handling of combustible dust, helping manufacturers optimise operations while... 

Amid the increased presence of AI and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in South Africa’s mining industry, technologies that are aimed at avoiding dirty, demanding and dangerous mining... 

Understanding the critical role of spare parts in maintaining operational efficiency, coupled with prioritising the reliability and accessibility of essential mining and construction components, is... 

Untreated sewage being discharged into Gauteng’s rivers is adversely affecting critical ecosystems, communities and economic opportunities, says political party Democratic Alliance (DA)... 

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced a record infrastructure investment of R39.7-billion over three years as part of the metro’s proposed ‘Invested in Hope’ Budget 2025/26. He says the... 

Seven years ago, Cape Town made global headlines for all the wrong reasons. The city faced the very real possibility that its municipal water supply would run dry amid a severe, multiyear drought,... 

A copper mine south of Princeton, in British Columbia, Canada. 

Assmang and Hotazel Manganese Mines (HMM) embarked on a joint effort to refurbish and upgrade the capacity of the existing 10 km private railway line between Black Rock Mine Operations (BRMO) and... 

Aging infrastructure continues to affect water quality in South Africa. To address this, Tecroveer recently completed the refurbishment of the Matwabeng Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) in... 

Higher-than-expected electricity demand, the loss of generation units and extensive planned maintenance have placed strain on the electricity system, prompting Eskom to implement Stage 2... 

A 5% uplift in Transnet’s rail performance supported a 6% increase in sales volumes for iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore in the quarter ended March 31. The company sold nine-million tonnes of...