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Pre-owned equipment demand spikes
6th May 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The Covid-19 pandemic, and its related impacts, has caused severe delays for mining companies procuring new opencast mining machinery. As a result, mines and related contractors have turned to... 


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World Coal Association favours just energy transition to net zero future
5th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The World Coal Association, and its member companies, are in favour of a just transition to a net zero future, World Coal Association chairperson July Ndlovu said on Thursday. In his keynote... 


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Company showcases capabilities on flagship project
22nd April 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Mining services provider United Mining Services (UMS) Group is involved in a twin shaft sinking, equipping and infrastructure project for the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana. Owned by Lucara... 


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President Ramaphosa to deliver keynote address at Mining Indaba 2022
20th April 2022 By: Martin Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address at the 2022 Investing in African Mining Indaba, which takes place in Cape Town from May 9 to 12. The attendance of Ramaphosa, who will speak... 


A group of men stood at a sign which says Peak Rare Earths at Ngualla rare earths project in Tanzanid
Investor announces sell down of equity position
15th April 2022

Investment adviser Appian in February announced a strategic sell-down of its equity position to global rare earths company Shenghe Resources. At the time, Appian noted it had substantially exited... 


Large steel tanks with a man on site at the Buckreef oxide mill expansion project
Oxide mill expansion successfully ramped up
15th April 2022

Gold producer Tanzanian Gold Corporation, referred to as TanGold, announced in February that the first phase of the oxide mill expansion of 360 t/d at the Buckreef Gold project is now fully... 


Firm looks to support mining entrants
8th April 2022

West Africa is now attracting attention for battery minerals mining with a renewed interest likely to draw in explorers and miners of various sizes and capabilities, says consulting engineers and... 


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Training provider opening centre in Ghana
8th April 2022 By: Halima Frost

Specialist mining training provider Prisma Training Solutions is finalising its applications to open a formal training centre in Accra, Ghana together with a local partner. Prisma offers customised... 


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Green finance taxonomy to help investors make green project decisions – law firm
5th April 2022 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s first green finance taxonomy will help investors and financial institutions make more informed decisions on ‘green’ projects, say Webber Wentzel’s Patrick Heron and Joon Chong. Heron... 


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Nominations for the 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining open
8th March 2022 By: Nadine James

Industry organisation Women in Mining (WIM) UK on March 8 announced that the nominations for the fifth edition of its 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining (WIM100) would open from 10:00 GMT.... 


A pile of kimberlite stones which are the general ore from which diamonds are mined
Kimberlite research could help reverse emissions
4th March 2022 By: Halima Frost

Global diamond corporation Alrosa Group is working with Russia’s leading research centres to study the carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption capabilities of kimberlite to determine whether it could... 


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Mine transitions to owner-operator mining
4th March 2022

Gold miner Centamin’s underground operations at its Sukari gold mine in Egypt have shifted away from being mined by contractors to an owner-operated mine, owing to an independently managed... 


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Aveng narrows offshore listing focus to Australia and Singapore
22nd February 2022 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed infrastructure and contract mining group Aveng has reaffirmed its plans to seek an international listing and also confirmed on Tuesday that it had narrowed its offshore listing focuses... 


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Directors face potential liability for climate change risks – Webber Wentzel
8th February 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Directors face potential liability if they fail to carry out their fiduciary duties to curb climate change risks and do not make complete disclosures about climate-related risks, Webber Wentzel... 


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Underperforming asset overshadows progress for Hummingbird
31st January 2022 By: Darren Parker

Progress in the development of Aim-listed gold mining company Hummingbird Resources’ assets in Guinea and Liberia was “overshadowed” by the underperformance of its flagship Yanfolila gold mine, in... 


Stanmore awards mining services contract
19th January 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Coal miner Stanmore Coal has awarded a A$564-million mining contract at its Isaac Downs mine, in Queensland. The five-year opencut mining services contract was awarded to EPSA Pacific, marking a... 


Chrysocolla and malachite exposures on a rock face in Zambia both are copper ores
African Copperbelt a good mining destination – consultants
3rd December 2021 By: Halima Frost

The Central Africa Copperbelt is the obvious choice for miners looking to expand their copper portfolios, with the region being known for “world-class” deposits, says mining consultants The MSA... 


A large yellow mine load dump haul truck entering a mine being directed by a miner at the Russian diamond producer Alrosa operations
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. 


Work advances at Warrawoona
14th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold developer Calidus Resources has finalised a A$210-million mining contract with contractor Macmahon for the Warrawoona gold project, in Western Australia. The contract involves the development... 


Three BlueSmelters supplied by SMS group in operation at Aurus automobile company in Russia for recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment
Supplier keeps up with tech revolution
3rd September 2021 By: Halima Frost

Based on its BlueTechnology philosophy, metallurgical industry supplier SMS group has significantly broadened its expertise in processing, supplies and services for nonferrous metals production... 


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M&R on ‘cusp of a multiyear period of strong earnings growth’
2nd September 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Engineering and construction group Murray & Roberts (M&R) says it is “on the cusp of a multiyear period of strong earnings growth”, a claim underpinned by an order book that has grown to an... 


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Aveng says growth platform in place as it reports first positive earnings since 2014
31st August 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Infrastructure and contract mining group Aveng reported headline earnings of R751-million for the year to June 30, 2021, the company’s first positive headline earnings performance since June 2014.... 


A map of ore deposits in a x-ray type image Ontario Canada for MSA Group and Koan
Machine learning reaches mineral prospecting
27th August 2021 By: Halima Frost

The partnership between mining consulting services provider The MSA Group and Canadian mining software developer Koan Analytics has resulted in machine learning being available to minerals... 


Staff at SGS Group standing in front of a site being constructed at its better testing facility in Spijkenisse near the Port of Rotterdam
Testing facility expansion under way
27th August 2021

Swiss multinational metals and minerals trade commodities group SGS has seen a rising demand for testing services to meet client requirements and, to facilitate the needs of its clients, it... 


A large furnace being assembled and supplied to a platinum group metals client by Dickinson Group
Turnkey projects to improve clients’ capacities
20th August 2021 By: Halima Frost

Vereeniging-based furnace and industrial services provider Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) is executing two substantial projects in the local platinum group metals (PGMs) sector to improve the... 


Partner deemed fundamental for operator training
13th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Australia-headquartered global mining simulation technology solutions provider Immersive Technologies has been deemed fundamental in assisting Portuguese mining and construction firm Mota-Engil to... 


Thiess wins major contract extension
12th August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining contractor Thiess has been awarded a A$920-million extension by MACH Energy Australia to continue providing mining services at the Mount Pleasant coal operation, in the Hunter Valley. The... 


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Remote sensing techniques help to ensure effective production during the important phases of construction
Remote sensing key for construction in mining
16th July 2021 By: Anna Moross

Remote sensing techniques – the distanced procurement of information about objects or areas with indirect contact sensors – can improve the speed, accuracy and cost effectiveness of surveying for... 


TEICHMANN CONTRACT 
By mobilising before the border closures and other Covid-19 restrictions were imposed by governments, the company was well prepared to complete the Moma project
Pandemic approach ensures future prospects
16th July 2021 By: Anna Moross

Construction and mining service group Teichmann’s Covid-19 approach enabled it to not only create new opportunities in mining construction but also ensured work was completed on schedule.  


EAST MANGANESE MINE
Construction at the manganese mine began in September 2020 with various civil infrastructure components
Portfolio growth spurs construction projects
16th July 2021 By: Anna Moross

The East Manganese mine construction project, in the Northern Cape, is part of investment company Menar’s strategy to diversify its mineral portfolio, says Menar head of projects Gerhard Cronje.  


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