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Botswana Diamonds discovers largest anomaly to date at Thorny River project
4th May 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and BSE-listed Botswana Diamonds’ ground geophysics survey on its Thorny River property in South Africa has led to the discovery of the largest anomaly to date on the project, consistent with... 


An image of the Mandela Mining Precinct Test Mine
Precinct pursues implementable solutions
29th April 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Public–private partnership Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) has strengthened its focus on developing and sourcing implementable solutions for the mining industry. The precinct has shifted its focus,... 


Gem CEO Clifford Elphick
Gem Diamonds reports higher revenue despite lower prices
21st April 2022 By: Darren Parker

LSE-listed diamond producer Gem Diamonds sold 28 461 ct of diamonds during the quarter ended March 31, up from 24 790 ct sold in the quarter ended December 31. It generated revenue of $52.1-million... 


Santos sets new production records
21st April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos has reported record production of 26-million barrels oil equivalent during the three months ended March. Production in the first quarter of 2022 was up 14% on the December... 


Lucapa advancing Lulo kimberlite sampling
8th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diamond miner Lucapa has completed construction of crushing circuit of the standalone kimberlite bulk sampling plant at its Lulo operation, in Angola. The full stand-alone plant is scheduled for... 


Improved safety, precision for bolted connections
8th April 2022

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s Fasteners, Tools & Equipment division has extended its range of wrenches to include a new generation of cordless torque wrenches from Gedore Torque Solutions,... 


Image of Sappi’s Saiccor mill
Expansion secures company’s position in growing market
1st April 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

With the global increase in the demand for dissolving pulp, paper and pulp company Sappi’s current business strategy for local growth is focused on the R7.7-billion expansion project at its Saiccor... 


BlueRock raises £2.1m to implement new mining plan at Kareevlei
31st March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South African diamond miner BlueRock Diamonds, which is listed on the London Aim and operates the Kareevlei mine, in Kimberley, in the Northern Cape, has raised £2.1-million through the placing of... 


A white round bearing part for a pump made out of specialised material called vesconite
Vesconite pump parts decrease lead leaching
25th March 2022

As part of its drive to be part of a global programme to reduce lead exposure from drinking water, polymer bushing manufacturer Vesconite Bearings produces products resistant to... 


A SundWASH high pressure wash-down systems for food and beverage applications
Pump system showcased at expo
25th March 2022

International pumps and compressors designer and manufacturer Sundyne showcased its SundWASH high pressure wash-down systems for food and beverage applications at the International Production &... 


Sector expected to grow from ICT trade
18th March 2022

Market research organisation Kenneth Research last month released a report which showed that the petrochemicals and polymers market is anticipated to grow, primarily on the growth in trade of... 


An image of pipe reaming
Maintenance can reduce water pollution
18th March 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The “callous waste and pollution of water” should be given more attention, and the necessary steps to prevent that, such as the maintenance of pipelines, should be prioritised, says Southern... 


An image of Dekra Industrial's MD Johan Gerber
Inspections, solutions specialist expands in water sector
18th March 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Material testing and inspection services specialist Dekra Industrial has expanded its services to the water industry. The company saw a need for its non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection... 


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Metals sector urged to seize South Africa’s beckoning Steel Master Plan opportunity
16th March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s historic metals sector employer organisation on Wednesday urged all the sector’s employer bodies to roll up their sleeves on May 19 and 20 and get their teeth into the Steel Master... 


Hillside Artisan Academy – Putting the art back into artisanship
15th March 2022

Hill Side Artisan Academy is positive for the future. The Hydra Arc Group is a proudly South African business that has proved through developing local skills and paying attention to quality 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... 


An image of Zwick's TRI-SHARK Triple-Off-Set valve
Control valves offer multiple advantages
11th March 2022

Triple Eccentric Valves, also known as Triple-Off-Set valves (TOV), are gaining  popularity owing to interest in zero leakage valves for open/close functionality. German valves manufacturer Zwick... 


Image of cobalt metal nuggets
Electra Battery Metals Material Park, Canada – update
11th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Electra Battery Metals Corporation announced a financial commitment of C$250 000 from the Canada government in March 2022 in support of a recently announced battery materials park study. 


Multotec's RAMA™ is a giant step in precision sampling
9th March 2022

With its latest sampling system that aligns with metallurgical accounting standards, minerals processing equipment leader Multotec now offers unprecedented levels of accuracy for effective plant... 


A pile of kimberlite stones which are the general ore from which diamonds are mined
Kimberlite research could help reverse emissions
4th March 2022 By: Halima Frost

Global diamond corporation Alrosa Group is working with Russia’s leading research centres to study the carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption capabilities of kimberlite to determine whether it could... 


A photo of an MRS mobile pump set
Pump rental added to service offering
4th February 2022 By: Darren Parker

Mechanical seals, pumps and complementary pumps products supplier Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS) has added rental mobile pump sets to its core business offering. The company had its first... 


Company supplies HDPE pipes for new road in Ogiek
28th January 2022

The construction of the new road near Ogiek Secondary School, which is nearly complete, is set to transform the Ogiek community in Njoro, Nakuru County in Kenya by giving them easier access to... 


A photo of a Thos Begbie smelter component
Local furnace builder playing its part in global urban mining
27th January 2022 By: Darren Parker

Foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie is supporting recycling and the circular economy by supplying specialist critical components for pyrometallurgical smelting in furnaces designed for... 


Image of diamond anomoly at Throny River
Thorny River diamond dyke project, South Africa – update
21st January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Botswana Diamonds has completed a preliminary kimberlite assessment on the Thorny River prospect. 


Heavy rains force miners to halt operations in southeast Brazil
11th January 2022 By: Reuters

Heavy rainfall in southeastern Brazil has prompted miners including Vale to suspend some operations, they said on Monday, after downpours caused deadly floods in the northeast and threatened to... 


French-owned mine in Brazil ordered to stop operating after dike overflow
10th January 2022 By: Reuters

The regulatory National Mining Agency (ANM) suspended operations of French steel pipe maker Vallourec at its Pau Branco iron-ore mine in Brazil on Sunday, a day after a dike at the mine overflowed... 


An image of the feed pump to the modular pilot plant for the main plant
Suppliers partner to deliver project
10th December 2021

Industrial equipment supplier Verder Pumps South Africa, a market leader in advanced industrial pumping solutions, announced that it had been selected as one of the preferred pump suppliers for... 


Billionaire Adani’s disputed mine shows ditching coal isn't easy
3rd December 2021 By: Bloomberg

Billionaire Gautam Adani’s coal mine in Australia, a project that’s become a global emblem for opposition to fossil fuels, is preparing to begin exports after more than a decade of bitter dispute... 


the Parker Hannifin Mechanical flange system
Approval for marine applications gained
26th November 2021

Motion and control technologies supplier Parker Hannifin has announced that its mechanical flange system for machines and plants with working pressures of up to 420 bar high performance flange... 


Wastewater use in desalination, a viable drought solution
26th November 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Water treatment supplier Quality Filtration Systems (QFS) has designed a solution-based technology – the Coastal Drought Buster – for coastal towns to augment their conventional water sources. 


Image of Kropz's Elandsfontein phosphate operation
Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update
26th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kropz has reported that the Elandsfontein project is on schedule, albeit tight. 


Kropz’s Elandsfontein project remains on track, albeit tightly so
23rd November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging African phosphate developer Kropz’s Elandsfontein project, in South Africa, remains on schedule, albeit tight, and within the original projected capital budget for commissioning next... 


Verder Pumps partner with ProProcess on Anglo American project
23rd November 2021

Verder Pumps South Africa, a market leader in advanced industrial pumping solutions, has been selected as one of the preferred pumps suppliers for Anglo American Platinum’s new Modular Fines... 


Aerial image of Carrapateena mine in Australia
Carrapateena mine, Australia
19th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine in South Australia, about 160 km north of Port Augusta. 


Enabling mines to leverage digital transformation
16th November 2021

Mining, like every other industry, is beginning to grasp the enormous benefits of digital transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of things (IoT) and advanced analytics, among... 


An image of the Santander mine
Trevali sells Peru mine to Cerro de Pasco
9th November 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

CSE-listed Cerro de Pasco Resources (CDPR) on Monday announced that it would buy the Santander polymetallic underground mine and 2 000 t/d mill, in Peru, from TSX-listed Trevali Mining. The... 


A photo of the new Energas premises
Demand for natural gas growing in Africa
5th November 2021 By: Darren Parker

Demand for gas as an alternative energy source across Africa is increasing, as more cost-effective energy solutions are required than the traditional coal-based energy strategy, gas technology... 


Picture if a dosing skid in a breweries water recovery plant
Energy consumption reduced with new pumps
5th November 2021

The installation of pumps manufacturer and supplier Grundfos pumps and related equipment as part of an international beer brewer’s expansion in Gauteng highlights a common commitment to water and... 


'Darkness hovered over the place': Geologist gives emotional testimony at Lily Mine inquest
4th November 2021 By: News24Wire

'Darkness hovered over the place': Geologist gives emotional testimony at Lily Mine inquest "It took 12 seconds for Lily Mine to close its doors." 


K-LED Nano Beacon image
Small but mighty!
28th October 2021

Despite its compact dimensions, it achieves an attention-grabbing warning effect with its flashing, long-range amber light signal. Thanks to the energy-efficient, long-life LED technology, the... 


GEV hopes for hydrogen production by 2026
27th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Global Energy Ventures (GEV) has unveiled plans to develop a green hydrogen export project on the Tiwi Islands, in the Northern Territory, with a phased capacity of up to 2.8 GW,... 


Image of a stainless steel production process
Association supports resilient industry through master plan
22nd October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite the impact of Covid-19 and a weak economy, the local stainless steel sector has shown its resilience, as the South African Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) continues to... 


Picture of a Sandvik Leopard DI650i drilling system on an opencast mine
New RC sampling option available
22nd October 2021

Supplier of equipment, tools, parts, services, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining industry Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing a new reverse... 


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