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Uis tin mine Phase 1 expansion project, Namibia – update
26th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining’s density-based lithium beneficiation testwork at its Uis tin mine has achieved petalite concentrate grades of more than 4% lithium oxide. 


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Limpopo Health MEC warns of fourth wave as Exxaro Mine records 57 Covid-19 cases in just four days
25th November 2021 By: News24Wire

Limpopo Health MEC Phophi Ramathuba says she is alarmed by the Covid-19 cluster outbreak at Exxaro Mine in Lephalale, where 57 new cases were recorded within four days this week. Of the 57 cases,... 


Heavy Lift raises Yellow Jersey Logistics to new heights
23rd November 2021

Heavy Lift, a business division of EIE Group that specialises in the supply of premium material, port and container equipment, has delivered two Konecranes Liftace SMV 4532 TCE5 reach stackers to... 


Catoca Diamond Mine Enhances Coverage, Capacity and Safety with Hytera DMR System
19th November 2021

Catoca diamond mine in Angola is the world’s fourth largest diamond mine, accounting for about 6% of the world's diamond production and about 70% of Angola’s diamond output. Employing open pit... 


SAPPMA hosts 2021 Annual General Meeting
10th November 2021

SAPPMA hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, 27 October 2021. SAPPMA Chairman Terence Hobson welcomed the close to fifty members who were in attendance to the meeting, before... 


Father-and-son duo embrace precision farming at Modderbult in Balfour thanks to Fendt
9th November 2021

Modderbult Farming in the Balfour district has embraced precision farming from Fendt, using advanced features such as the Fendt Contour Assistant system for fertilising, planting and harvesting. It... 


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Diamond producer reaps rewards of modernisation
29th October 2021 By: Halima Frost

v Russia-based diamond miner Alrosa’s significant investment in modernising and automating its manufacturing processes is aimed at improving operational performance and decreasing costs. 


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Kanyika niobium project, Malawi
29th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kanyika is positioned to be the first niobium mine in Africa and the first new producer in 50 years. 


Engineering Solutions Group (ESG) certified as Level 2 contributor to B-BBEE
28th October 2021

Invicta Holdings Limited’s Engineering Solutions Group (ESG) - distributors of engineering consumables, automotive components, technical services and related solutions - has achieved recognition as... 


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EPA approves Lynas plant in WA
22nd October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) this week granted environmental approval for rare earths producer Lynas to develop its rare earth processing facility. Lynas is... 


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Uis tin mine Phase 1 expansion project, Namibia – update
15th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining has reported drill results for a final five holes drilled at the Uis mine. 


Top coal processing award for Multotec's Roy Roche
13th October 2021

In a crowning recognition of his career contributions to mining, Multotec business development executive Roy Roche was recently named Multotec’s Coal Person of the Year. This coveted award –... 


Kwatani innovates to keep screens well isolated
11th October 2021

Process plant designers often underestimate the movement of large vibrating screens when these machines start and stop, a challenge for which Kwatani has found an innovative and cost effective... 


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Saint Elmo vanadium project, Australia
1st October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been approved by the Queensland government. 


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Uis tin mine Phase 1 expansion project, Namibia – update
1st October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The expansion project has started. 


HyProMag successfully extracts rare earths from audio products
30th September 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

HyProMag, a company in which Mkango subsidiary Maginito holds a stake, has successfully recycled rare earth magnets from loudspeakers in vehicles and flat screen televisions. Recycling rare earth... 


Lightning protection requires careful consideration as digitalisation of mining expands
30th September 2021 By: Donna Slater

With the increased use of electronic and digital systems in modern mines comes the issue of lightning protection, which Wits Mining Institute's Professor Ian Jandrell suggests can be addressed in... 


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Upgrade your density measurements and leave your time-intensive, breakage prone hydrometers behind
30th September 2021

Designed for the hardest environments, Anton Paar DMA™ 501 and DMA™ 1001 are entry-level digital density meters which will revolutionise your work in the lab as well as your quality checks at the... 


Spillage solutions encouraged for mines
24th September 2021

Oscillating systems technology manufacturer OST-Africa’s range of materials handling, screen and transmission products includes a spillage solution designed to prevent production losses across... 


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Uis tin mine Phase 1 expansion project, Namibia – update
24th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining has entered into a five-year loan agreement with Standard Bank Namibia to fund the Phase 1 expansion of its processing plant at the Uis tin mine. 


Kwatani develops specialised spiral elevator in-house
22nd September 2021

Demonstrating its depth of local engineering expertise and technical capability, local vibrating screen specialist Kwatani has designed and fabricated a specialised spiral elevator for a mobile... 


BlueRock records good interim progress
20th September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed BlueRock Diamonds recorded good progress on a number of fronts during the six months ended June 30, chairperson Mike Houston says, despite a challenging period and delays in the... 


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Uis tin mine Phase 1 expansion project, Namibia – update
17th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining has said that it is excited about the opportunity to diversify and consolidate its techmetal exposure, after receiving positive preliminary results from lithium beneficiation... 


Eleksa to launch R200 000 CityBug electric car in South Africa this month
10th September 2021 By: Irma Venter

Pretoria-based electric mobility importer Eleksa will introduce the CityBug on the South African market this month. The vehicle, described as an urban electric vehicle (EV), is a two-door... 


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Improving SA’s supply chain infrastructure is key to growing the economy
9th September 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the vulnerability of global supply chains which have been impacted both by reduced consumer demand in some instances as well as supply constraints. 


Pure Gold completes mill upgrade
Pure Gold completes mill upgrade
7th September 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian bullion producer Pure Gold has made significant strides towards its goal of consistently producing 1 000 t/d of high-grade ore and CEO Darin Labrenz says the target will be achieved by... 


Anytime, anywhere—remote support for plant maintenance from Pepperl+Fuchs
6th September 2021

Challenges such as the current pandemic, personnel costs, and a shortage of skilled workers are putting increasing pressure on companies. It is becoming more and more difficult to maintain... 


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Need for alertness in refineries
3rd September 2021

The easiest way to avoid disasters at an industrial facility is if personnel quickly identify and act upon, imminent danger.  


Disinfect your phone
24th August 2021

Your mobile device is at risk of infection, putting your personal information and privacy at risk of fraud Imagine if your mobile phone could be used to spy on you, listen to your conversations and... 


How working from home is the solution, the DropTop.™ story
23rd August 2021

An environmentally passionate entrepreneur believes his Covid lockdown-inspired invention will “help reduce our carbon footprint and improve the way we work and live”. Pith & Stem is a startup... 


BlueRock recovers 21.56 ct diamond at Kareevlei, revises 2021 guidance
10th August 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed BlueRock Diamonds has discovered a 21.56 ct diamond from its Kareevlei diamond mine, in the Kimberley region of South Africa. “I am delighted to inform shareholders that we have recently... 


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Tasiast 24k project, Mauritania – update
6th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kinross Gold has reported that the project remains on schedule. 


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Project management firm upgrades sugar factory
23rd July 2021

Consulting engineering and project management solutions company Bosch Projects was appointed by wattle bark miller and sugar producer UCL Company to undertake three major projects for the recent... 


Multotec drives process efficiency, solutions with in-house test work
22nd July 2021

New mines or expansions rely on accurate test work to know how best to recover the minerals in an ore body; mineral processing specialist Multotec not only provides the processing solutions, but... 


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Kazakhstan top 3 gold mine boosts productivity with broadband communication solution
22nd July 2021

Hytera’s Hytalk Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) platform and terminals have enabled Kazakhstan mining company JSC AK Altynalmas to upgrade its communications system with a digital multimedia... 


Miners benefit from new govt grant
22nd July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A number of resources companies will benefit from the federal government’s near A$50-million in funding for projects that will help grow Australian businesses and create new jobs. The matched... 


Mining Giant Takes Hands with Pragma Academy to Develop AM Professional Development Programme
19th July 2021

Mining powerhouse Anglo American that partnered with the Pragma Academy to deliver their Asset Management Professional Development Programme (AMPDP), is reaping the benefits from this investment... 


Clever solutions, right equipment saves re-mining project
12th July 2021

When a project to re-mine stockpiles at a large iron ore operation discovered its planning assumptions had been too optimistic, Pilot Crushtec was able to save the day with its experience and its... 


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Uis tin mine Phase 1 expansion project, Namibia
9th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

A definitive feasibility study has confirmed the feasibility of expanding the current Phase 1 processing plant at the mine. 


BEAT THE DRUM
The MDS trommels offered by BLT World have drums which can accommodate three different screen sizes
Trommels, feeders for surface mining available
2nd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

The MDS static and mobile trommels, as well as the apron feeders, of South Africa-based equipment supplier BLT World are compatible with the crushers, feeders, recycling and other screening plants... 


Fabio Longano
Fabio Longano
25th June 2021 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Fabio Longano, MD of TouchFoundry, a digital innovation company that undertakes custom software development and user-experience design 


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Kinross lowers guidance, says Tasiast mill restart expected by year-end
22nd June 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-based Kinross Gold has resumed mining activities and construction work at the expansion of its Tasiast mine, in Mauritania, but milling activities continue to be suspended following last... 


Just Share 2021 AGM Roundup 1: 21 May – 9 June
21st June 2021

Just Share has attended seven virtual annual general meetings (AGMs) since 21 May 2021:  Old Mutual Limited: 21 May  Standard Bank Group Limited: 27 May  Exxaro Resources Limited: 27 May  Nedbank... 


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AQS Liquid Transfer

AxFlow AQS Liquid Transfer (Pty) Ltd is an Importer and Distributor of Pumps in Southern Africa

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M and J Mining
M and J Mining

M and J Mining are leading suppliers of physical support systems as used by the underground mining industry. Our selection of products are not...

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Weir
Weir

Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

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Bell Equipment
Bell Equipment

As one of South Africa's leading manufacturers, Bell Equipment distributes and exports its wide range of heavy equipment globally to mining,...

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