Akobo Minerals has produced the first gold bar from its Segele mine. 

As the mining industry in Africa continues to undergo significant transformation, empowering women in the industry is essential for driving sustainable development and gender equality across the... 

The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has called on the Chief Inspector of Mines David Mzisa to closely monitor the imminent inquest into the accident that claimed the lives of... 

Canadian mining company Silvercorp Metals has renewed the mining permit for its SGX silver-lead-zinc mine in China for another 11 years, extending operations until September 24, 2035, with an... 

In the bulk material handling applications transfer points are critical locations where materials are moved between different conveyor belts or from conveyors to storage areas. The efficiency of... 

The contract route chosen to recover gold from the mine dumps of the West Rand’s Mogale City reduced the project cost by R300-million. In addition, the technical prowess of a Krugersdorp... 

The Mongolian National Mining Association (MNMA) has announced the adoption of Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM), a performance system developed by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) that... 

Twiga Minerals, the joint venture between the Tanzanian government and Barrick Gold Corporation, has grown to contribute 51% of government’s revenue from the extractive industry. Tanzania... 

When the Mining Weekly team of three arrived at the initial sod-turning event of Pan African Resources’ gold-from-dumps project just over a year ago, the area west of Johannesburg looked a little... 

A gold mine about 250 km north-east of Hermosillo. 

Committed to ensuring optimum safety standards in all sectors, mining and industrial equipment supplier BMG encourages and assists customers in adhering to stringent safety legislation during bulk... 

Canada-based gold major Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) revealed its findings on the efficiency and environmental impact of the Railveyor system – a bulk materials handling system made up of the Railveyor... 

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is considered to be the most versatile thermoplastic, having established itself as an essential material in the packaging industry. Its unique properties offer a variety of... 

Future security of supply is of major concern to pipeline operator Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company’s (Rompco’s) as gas supply from the Pande and Temane gasfields, operated by... 

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has a number of multibillion-rand projects in the pipeline in its Western Region, which includes the Western and Northern Cape provinces. On... 

Building and commissioning conveyor systems at mines requires careful consideration of social impact and legal frameworks, reports mining, environmental and construction industry-focused law firm... 

( Virtual Showroom ) Achieving the best return on their plant investment is a primary goal for mines, and partnering with OEMs like Weir is a strategic way to enhance equipment performance while... 

An exhibition viewed by industry as one of the most important events on the calendar, Electra Mining Africa pulled out all the stops this year and delivered its biggest ever show in its 52 year... 

The State-owned Transnet Academy has concluded a five-year partnership agreement with the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Pretoria (UP), which will help it to enhance technical... 

Launched in 2016 as a way of recognising key individuals who have significantly influenced the South African mining industry over many years, the Joburg Indaba Mining Hall of Fame has inducted two... 

The landscape of HVAC systems for mobile equipment in surface mining and quarrying sectors has evolved significantly over the past decade. The shift has been towards more robust systems capable of... 

The research explored the effectiveness of retrofitting Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) to diesel-powered machinery in an underground platinum mine in Limpopo, South Africa. Diesel Particulate... 

Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM), also known as black smoke or soot, is a significant pollutant from diesel engines. DPM consists of fine and ultra-fine particles that can deeply penetrate the... 

South Africa’s mining industry experienced a challenging year, with commodity prices, barring that of gold, under pressure, leading to a significant drop in both revenue and profits. It is,... 

The electricity subcommittee of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has recommended the approval of four more electricity trading licences, dismissing the objections raised by... 

By: Naaman Shibi – Paperless Solutions Expert, www.pervidi.com.au The mining industry, known for its complexity and operational challenges, requires stringent safety measures to ensure both the... 

By: Julien Karambua - MD at Workforce Staffing Namibia Namibia's mining sector, a cornerstone of the country's economy, is undergoing a significant resurgence, particularly around uranium and gold... 

As the rainy season approaches, the urgency to ensure that water storage and process dams are clear of silt has never been greater. Silt accumulation significantly reduces the storage capacity of... 

Copper production at Freeport-McMoRan's new giant Manyar smelter in Indonesia will be delayed until November due to water and steam leakage during an initial test period, two sources with knowledge... 

United Arab Emirates (UAE) diversified natural resources company International Resources Holding (IRH) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Africa's State-owned Public... 

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric and gold mining company Harmony Gold have formed a strategic partnership to upgrade the instrumentation workshop of the Harmony Moab... 

While market conditions for manganese are expected to remain challenging in the short term, the longer-term outlook for sustained growth in the demand for manganese is strong, says ASX-listed... 

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with South Africa’s largest gold company by volume,... 

Efforts to catalyse the localisation of the automotive component manufacturing sector are critical to economic development, says financial services company Nedbank Commercial Banking manufacturing... 

Multinational chemicals company BASF Performance Materials, the largest chemical producer globally, in August released its strategic roadmap toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and... 

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s new EVO series electric diaphragm pumps – which form part of flow creation and industrial product supplier Ingersoll Rand’s ARO fluid handling products – are... 

Australian tertiary institution the University of Queensland (UQ) announced earlier this month that technology it has developed can remove harmful ‘forever chemicals’ from water so that they can be... 

Significant milestones have been achieved at coal exploration and mining company Canyon Coal’s Gugulethu colliery, in Mpumalanga. They include the successful mining of first coal, the commissioning... 

A major water-transfer tunnel supplying Gauteng’s water and half of Lesotho’s electricity will be closed for six months for critical planned maintenance starting on October 1. The maintenance... 

Phalanndwa extension has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project. 

Akobo Minerals has completed a crosscut between the Western and Eastern tunnels of its Segele gold mine. 

Two acronyms were drummed into new mining entrants in the days of yore – GIK and WAR. GIK is short for ‘grade is king’ and at the opposite end of the scale, everyone was urged to declare war on...