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ASX-listed Northern Minerals has received approval under the Environmental Protection Act for strategic amendments to its Browns Range project in the east Kimberley region. The Environmental...
Industry specialists from across the mining and industrial sectors of the economy will deliver a programme of highly informative free-to-attend seminars at Electra Mining Africa, taking place at...
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As the mining industry continues its journey towards sustainability and operational efficiency, the role of innovative energy solutions cannot be overstated, reports renewable-energy specialist...
Construction and mechanical assembly - including the installation of solar trackers - of midtier gold producer Pan African Resources’ (PAR’s) Fairview mine’s 8.75 MW solar PV plant were completed...
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The Los Azules copper project, in Argentina, will be fully powered by renewable energy, dual-listed McEwen Mining announced on Wednesday. McEwen Copper, in which McEwen Mining has a 48%...
By Johan Pretorius, MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The mining, minerals and metals industry forms a critical part of material supply, all essential as the world...
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For over four decades, WEG has established a formidable presence in Africa, consistently showcasing its industry-leading capabilities at Electra Mining Africa under the Zest WEG brand. This year,...
The provision of more renewable energy at the South Deep gold mine 50 km south-west of Johannesburg is under intense scrutiny by Gold Fields, which describes the mine’s two-year-old 50 MW solar...
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Diversified mining company BHP has projected a strong outlook for the copper market, forecasting significant price increases due to expected supply deficits in the latter part of the decade. The...
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