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... 

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... 

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... 

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.... 

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... 

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... 

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’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... 

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... 

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

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. 

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

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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,... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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. 

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. 

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... 

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.... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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

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

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

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

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... 

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... 

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... 

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

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... 

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... 

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... 

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

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... 

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... 

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.