Mining firms face up to tough new environmental rehabilitation law
The legislation has moved from the MPRDA into the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA). The amended NEMA was effective from 20 November 2015 and will be administered by the DMR. Amendments to...
View ArticleResgen concludes EPC deal with Sedgeman for Boikarabelo coal plant
The agreement between JSE- and ASX-listed junior miner Resgen and Sedgman is for the design, procurement and construction of the coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP) for the Boikarabelo mine in...
View ArticleIvanplats refurbishes Lesedi community centre in Polokwane
Ivanplats did the project together with on site project management and quantity surveying assistance from Turner & Townsend. The centre is situated off the N11, about 10 km north-west of Mokopane....
View ArticleArmadale Capital progresses exploration at Mpokoto gold project
Democratic Republic of Congo – Armadale Capital, the investment company focused on natural resource projects in Africa, initiated a 2 000 m auger drill programme consisting of approximately 150 auger...
View ArticleMining fatalities drop as industry becomes more safety-focused
This is down 8% on the previous year – setting the industry on course to attaining its ‘Zero Harm’ objectives. MSA Africa places a high priority on ensuring that these objectives become a reality....
View ArticleBASF establishes local presence in the Ivory Coast
BASF has been present in Africa for many years with a presence in Morocco and other countries of the Maghreb for over 60 years, as well as in South Africa, where BASF has a big footprint of around 50...
View ArticleIvanhoe Mines reports substantial increase in mineral resources at Platreef
South Africa - The updated estimate is for mineral resources amenable to underground mining methods within Platreef’s Flatreef deposit. It is the first update of the overall resource estimate to be...
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Marthinusen & Coutts provides critical rotor balancing service to OEMs
This improves vibration levels, thereby increasing reliability while reducing customer maintenance costs, Marthinusen & Coutts believes. The 32 t Schenck HM7 U/S balancing machine is located at...
View ArticleGerman renewable energy companies use ZIMEC to co-operate with African mining...
The aim of which is to foster co-operation with Africa in the renewable energy space. Under the umbrella initiative “energy solutions – made in Germany”, funded by the German Federal Ministry for...
View ArticleEffective maintenance is key to productivity says SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE believes that the benefits of regular gearbox and motor care and maintenance include; extended product lifespan, efficient and cost-effective service, reduced downtime and safer working...
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Weir Minerals’ Trio crushes and screens out inefficiencies
CNC Crushers Roadstone is operating three Trio cone crushers and an inclined Trio screen which it bought from Weir Minerals Africa. The crushers has allowed the company to produce between 1 000 t t and...
View ArticleVSDs an effective method to reduce power consumption in motors
Additional and significant reductions in consumption can be attained through ensuring that VSDs are installed with ‘back-channel cooling’: an innovative technological application which is being led in...
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Greenmined Environmental simplifies compliance
Greenmined Environmental MD and senior environmental consultant Sonette Smit believes the move to outsourcing environmental aspects is both an appropriate and cost saving stance to have taken. This is...
View ArticleA-Cap receives EIS approval for Letlhakane uranium project
Botswana – The approval is in accordance with Section 12 (1A) of the Botswana Environmental Assessment Act of 2011. This is a major milestone for A-Cap and its flagship uranium project, with the EIS...
View ArticleSkyriders completes maintenance project for power station coal silo
The silo, which houses 10 000 t of coal, needs to be cleaned at least once a year. The coal that builds up due to various issues such as moisture, needs to be removed before blockage occurs. Rope...
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Magnis Resources signs power infrastructure agreement for Nachu graphite project
Tanzania –The agreement between Magnis Resources and Symbion Power is for the provision of a power solution for the Nachu graphite project in Tanzania. Symbion will provide a total power solution for...
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FLSmidth adapts its VXPmills for copper processing application
Because FLSmidth's mills operate at a power intensity that is higher than low speed mills and overlaps that of high speed mills, one of the major traits of VXPmills is their flexibility, allowing them...
View ArticleMozambique could help fulfil power supply deficit in southern Africa
Power trading agreements between countries will be a dominant theme in the electricity markets of south-central African nations in the next three to five years, says Standard Bank. Mozambique, which...
View ArticleIntegrated Pump Technology adds TURBOLAB to distribution product range
This decision is in light of the company's effort to provide the market with technology that improves productivity and reduces maintenance and downtime. The TURBOLAB is a compact, fully assembled and...
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Sandvik reinvents top hammer drill bit design
The resulting Sandvik top centre drill bits, which incorporate the largest upgrade to face drilling bits in decades, are now available as standard products in three sizes. Primary applications for the...
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