Mining lessons to be learnt from South Africa – good and bad
But, South Africa has some sobering lessons for those African countries present which have yet to fully launch their mining sectors. SRK Consulting partner and principal consultant Andrew van Zyl...
View ArticleCoalTech introduces first viable industrial plant to coal industry
CoalTech said the industrial plant boosted the company’s competence in coal pelletising technology. CoalTech has further supplemented its pelletising technology with a process to dry and cure the...
View ArticleProximity detection systems crucial for safer mining
But there are are still perceived grey areas in mine safety regulations, says electronic safety equipment provider Booyco Electronics. According to Anton Lourens, MD of Booyco Electronics, the...
View ArticleAmani Gold continues due diligence work at Tendao
Democratic Republic of Congo – Amani Gold (formerly Burey Gold) has been granted a further 12 months to complete its ongoing due diligence at Tendao – which once acquired, could see the company almost...
View ArticleB2Gold announces positive exploration results in Burkina Faso and Mali
Following recent successes by the regional exploration programs in Burkina Faso and Mali, B2Gold has budgeted US$19.95 million in 2017 for on-going exploration of its West African projects, an increase...
View ArticleSA mining does not get the credit it deserves for its contribution to the...
This is according to a recent paper published today by the Institute of Race Relations (IRR). The President, in his State of the Nation address, continued to spread the false notion that the mining...
View ArticlePerseus Mining updates life of mine plan for Edikan gold mine
Ghana - Estimated remaining life of mine gold production of 1 388 000 oz is 96.6% of the amount estimated for the corresponding period in the previous LOMP. While gold production averages 214 000 ozpa...
View ArticleELB Engineering Services and China ENFI Engineering to partner on process...
The partnership between the two companies will also undertake associated infrastructure projects in the region. The partnership combines the best in execution capability and process design for the full...
View ArticleSanbrado project feasibility proves positive for West African Resources
Burkina Faso – The Sanbrado feasibility study envisages an initial nine year mine life, with strong early cashflow and a rapid payback of capital. Project owner, gold developer West African Resources...
View ArticleDespite iron ore price rally, Anglo American to push forward with sale of Kumba
This is according to BMI Research, a unit of Fitch Group. In January, Anglo American announced that it expects profits to more than double this year on the back of higher iron ore prices. The firm,...
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DRA launches programme to help engineering graduates gain practical experience
The global engineering firm’s objective is to boost the number of qualified graduates with practical work experience in the industry. Louise Dercksen, group HR manager at DRA Louise Dercksen, Group...
View ArticleMurray & Roberts train underground operators with CYBERMINE simulators
One of the top facilities of its kind in the world, MRTA provides training for an exceptionally diverse client base. Besides Murray & Roberts Cementation itself, Sibanye Resources, AngloGold...
View ArticleBotswana Diamonds raises cash to fund project exploration
The company raised the cash via the placing of 35 million new ordinary shares with new and existing investors at a price of 1.5p per placing share. The net proceeds of the placing will specifically be...
View ArticleLesotho government renews Mothae kimberlite project mining licence
Lesotho – The issuance of the new 10-year mining licence was one of the conditions precedent for ASX-listed Lucapa Diamond Company to acquire a 70% interest in Mothae Diamonds, which has now been...
View ArticleDe Beers Group: 2016 in numbers, but not the ones you think
By Nimesh Patel, CFO, De Beers Group It was these numbers that were in the spotlight recently when Anglo American published its financial results for 2016. However, rather than recap the key figures...
View ArticleKogi Iron receives mining permits for Agbaja iron ore and steel project
Nigeria – This follows the application to the Nigerian Ministry of Mines & Steel development in December 2016 for two mining licences – to ensure the entire footprint of its Agbaja tenements are...
View ArticleIntegrated Pump Rental responds to clients’ emergencies efficiently
“Actually delivering a rental service all day, every day, to the standards that the customer needs, is the core of our business model,” Vine notes. “When a customer is in dire need ,with a dewatering...
View ArticleBarloworld Equipment on track to become leading Caterpillar dealer
"This facility exemplifies our belief in sustainable excellence through teamwork founded on safety, reliability and integrity. It interconnects with Barloworld Equipment’s Vision 2020, which includes...
View ArticleGoviEx restarts drilling to target shallow near-surface uranium resources at...
Niger - The mineralisation will focus primarily on the Miriam deposit within the larger Madaouela project. “The key objective of this drilling programme is to delineate additional mineral resources...
View ArticleHold on gold
Market sentiment is changing toward realising value in the commodity for the long-term on a global scale. Global demand In the US, Trump’s electoral victory initially sent equities to a record high...
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