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Unveiled at Electra Mining Africa, Booyco Engineering's anti-idle auxiliary Power Unit (APU) is set to revolutionise surface mining and quarrying operations
Booyco Engineering supports mines' ESG goals with diesel-saving innovation
5th September 2024

A truly groundbreaking diesel-saving innovation poised to revolutionise surface mining and quarrying operations was unveiled at Electra Mining Africa by Booyco Engineering. Recognising that diesel... 


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A Legacy of Excellence 70 years of continuous values and innovation for SA manufacturer
4th September 2024

The story of South African manufacturer Bell Equipment is one deeply rooted in strong family values, innovation and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Founded by Irvine Bell in 1954, the company’s... 


Keeping cool, compliant and cost effective
Keeping cool, compliant and cost effective
2nd September 2024

Leveraging its decades of experience in demanding heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications, Booyco Engineering has transitioned from bespoke solutions to a range of standard... 


Driving mining safety to new heights
30th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nearly two years ago, the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy embarked on a transformative step towards bolstering the safety of miners by mandating the Chapter 8 regulations... 


Leading the way in safety and efficiency with advanced technology
30th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

In a technology-rich era of mining, companies are increasingly relying on advanced technologies to enhance various aspects of their operations, with productivity and safety being a primary focus.... 


Weir’s fully mobile plant can be move to any site and set up withing a few hours.
From smart mining to mobile crushing from Weir
28th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, visitors will be attracted to the Weir stand by innovations such as the Weir modular wheeled plant (WMWP), a fully mobile crushing and screening... 


SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Construction of Booyco HVAC systems under way
Keeping mining cool, compliant and cost-effective
28th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With its well-established reputation for robust heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) solutions in the rail and defence sectors, Electra Mining Africa-exhibitor Booyco Engineering has built a... 


Hitachi's Zaxis 7G excavator
Hitachi introduces new-gen excavator, backhoe loader to Southern Africa
26th August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Japanese multinational Hitachi’s African business, Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa (HCAF), is making available to the Southern African market the Zaxis 7G Series excavator and the BX100... 


Queensland halts Byerwen mine’s heavy trucks after second fatality in a month
Queensland halts Byerwen mine’s heavy trucks after second fatality in a month
23rd August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Queensland’s mining regulator has issued a director suspending the use of all heavy vehicles at the Byerwen coal mine after Thursday’s fatal accident. According to the Mining and Energy Union... 


Miners tap trucks, divert shipments to sidestep Canada rail woes
Miners tap trucks, divert shipments to sidestep Canada rail woes
23rd August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Two mining giants are re-routing shipments and turning to trucks to deal with disruptions from a Canadian railway stoppage that threatens to undermine the industry’s operations. Rio Tinto Group... 


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Transformation integral to development
23rd August 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid the operational challenges of the country’s transport sector, freight forwarding solutions company Tswalanang Logistics highlights the necessity of creating educational opportunities and... 


Drill rig at the Kiaka gold project
Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A feasibility study update, published on July 2, 2024, has confirmed the strong cash flows expected from the project and incorporates improvements of the project’s initial feasibility study. 


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Silver Sand project, Bolivia
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has confirmed that Silver Sand has the potential to become a high-grade, low-cost pure silver producer. 


N3 freeway truck chargers MoU signed
23rd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Zero Carbon Logistics (Zero CL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer Sany to be the technology provider for its proposed off-grid electric truck... 


BHP's first electric excavator operational at WA iron-ore mine
BHP's first electric excavator operational at WA iron-ore mine
22nd August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified major BHP has reported a milestone in its decarbonisation strategy with the introduction of its first electric excavator at the Yandi iron-ore mine in Pilbara, Western Australia. The... 


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Keeping cool, compliant and cost effective
22nd August 2024

Leveraging its decades of experience in demanding heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications, Booyco Engineering has transitioned from bespoke solutions to a range of standard... 


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From smart mining to mobile crushing from Weir at Electra Mining Africa
20th August 2024

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, visitors will be attracted to the Weir stand by innovations such as the Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP), a fully mobile crushing and screening... 


Fortescue's liquid hydrogen plant, in Australia
Fortescue starts operating liquid hydrogen plant in Australia
16th August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Hydrogen solutions developer Fabrum has successfully started operating Australia’s largest liquid hydrogen plant at energy and metals company Fortescue’s Green Energy Hub, in Christmas Creek,... 


The above image depicts a forklift from Toyota Material Handling which is fitted with the Sens+ system
Proper logistics systems minimise risks
16th August 2024 By: Lynne Davies

There has been a boom in most sectors following the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, and according to materials handling equipment supplier Toyota Material Handling, this has resulted in a need to... 


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Partnering for first electric, autonomous operations
16th August 2024

Australian iron-ore major Fortescue has partnered with multinational equipment manufacturer Liebherr Mining to jointly develop and validate a fully integrated autonomous haulage solution (AHS) at... 


A new ell B40E Autonomous articulated dump truck at the Hillhead event dumping sand
Autonomous trucks spotlighted at UK demo
16th August 2024 By: Halima Frost

South African earthmoving equipment manufacturer and supplier Bell Equipment used this year’s Hillhead 2024 exhibition, held in June at the Hillhead Quarry in Buxton, UK, as a platform to showcase... 


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Gravelotte emerald mine, South Africa
16th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

An independent desk-based review of the discounted cash flow model for the project has highlighted its potential profitability over a 17-year mine life. 


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Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update
16th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Environmental activists and opposition groups are set to gather in the centre of Serbia’s capital on August 17 to demand a halt to the Rio Tinto-proposed Jadar mine. 


Breaking barriers in Tanzania's mining industry - the Women in Mining programme
Breaking barriers in Tanzania's mining industry - the Women in Mining programme
13th August 2024

Women’s Month in South Africa provides an opportune moment to spotlight the groundbreaking work being done to empower women in male-dominated industries. The mining sector, traditionally a mainstay... 


Trucks and people at a border post between the DRC and Zambia
Zambia closes border with DRC, blocking key copper trade route
12th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Zambia has temporarily shut its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the government said at the weekend, in a move that could delay exports from Africa’s biggest copper producer.... 


The Port of Cape Town
South Africa can fix backlogged ports in a year, Ntshavheni says
7th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s ports — ranked among the world’s worst — are improving and state-owned operator Transnet will fix them within the next 12 to 14 months, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo... 


Komatsu introduces GD955-7R motor grader
Komatsu introduces GD955-7R motor grader
6th August 2024

Drastically improved all new mining motor grader is designed to build and maintain haul roads for truck fleets of 100 tons and up Komatsu is excited to introduce the new GD955-7R motor grader to... 


The above image depicts a diagram of the packaged wastewater filtration plant by WEC
Contractor completes biggest packaged treatment plant
2nd August 2024

Water treatment solutions company WEC Water recently secured and successfully completed a project for the design, manufacturing, delivery, installation supervision, and commissioning of the largest... 


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Sand King underground gold project, Australia
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Sand King portal is due to be cut in the September 2024 quarter. 


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Kasiya rutile/graphite project, Malawi – update
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Sovereign Metals has confirmed that Kasiya can be efficiently mined using conventional dry mining techniques and a mobile excavator fleet. 


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Kiaka gold project, Burkina Faso – update
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

West African Resources has reported that maiden reverse-circulation grade-control drilling has returned thick zones of near-surface gold mineralisation. 


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Star-Orion South diamond project, Canada – update
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Star Diamonds Corp has reported a mineral resource estimate for the project. 


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Construction materials group looks forward as it reaches 90-year legacy
2nd August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

As construction materials group AfriSam celebrates a legacy of 90 years, the group plans to continue innovating, reduce its carbon emissions and improve sustainability, boost skills, and drive... 


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Smart truck range meets logistics needs
26th July 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Multinational automotive company Tata Motors’ Ultra new-generation smart truck range, launched in February in South Africa, aims to address the diverse needs of fleet owners across a variety of... 


 The above image depicts road maintenance in the Limpopo Province
Workshop created to increase Limpopo road safety
26th July 2024

Seventy-seven delegates gathered in Polokwane for a Limpopo Road Safety Programme (LRSP) Strategy Workshop organised by socioeconomic development mechanism Impact Catalyst, on behalf of its funding... 


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Muntanga uranium project, Zambia – update
26th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

GoviEx Uranium is reinvigorated to publish its feasibility study later this year. 


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Sovereign confirms viability of low-cost mining at Kasiya graphite project
25th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has successfully completed a dry mining trial at the Kasiya rutile and graphite project, in Malawi. The trial involved a test pit excavation for pilot mining and a... 


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Caltex Delo paves the way for heavy duty synthetics
25th July 2024

Synthetics deliver on performance and lower emissions. As fuel prices rise, delivery deadlines tighten and truck drivers become scarce, fleet operators are seeking ways to streamline operations and... 


coal on train
TFR boasts slight improvement but admits much work still to be done
24th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Although there has been a “slight” improvement year-on-year in terms of State-owned Transnet Freight Rail’s (TFR’s) North Corridor performance, the beleaguered rail operator is “not out of the... 


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On The Air (19/07/2024)
19th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about platinum mining, diamonds and green hydrogen. 


PLANTATION AUTOMATION: This drone monitoring the oil palm fruits as they ripen is one of several technological solutions being deployed across Malaysian plantations that are seeking alternatives for some of the most difficult jobs, amid worker shortages and falling production. Bloomberg reports that self-driving trucks are also rumbling over the vast plantations, laying fertiliser and picking up the densely packed harvested bunches. Photograph: Bloomberg
PLANTATION AUTOMATION
19th July 2024

This drone monitoring the oil palm fruits as they ripen is one of several technological solutions being deployed across Malaysian plantations that are seeking alternatives for some of the most... 


An image of the Ndoukhulu Hydraulics & Mining Supplies staff personnel
Skills development, transfer a focus for manufacturer
19th July 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The requirement to employ and train young people within its operations, coupled with the transfer of industry knowledge, are focuses of hydraulic equipment manufacturer Ndoukhulu Hydraulic and... 


Drill core from the Jadar lithium project
Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update
19th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A Serbian court has overturned a government decision in 2022 to revoke Rio Tinto's initial planning permission to develop a lithium mine in the country. 


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