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ESG trends suggest greater accountability

By: Simone Liedtke 29th November 2024 With environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria becoming increasingly critical to stakeholders, mining companies in Africa face more demanding reporting requirements and evolving standards. ESG disclosure practices are becoming essential for sustainable operations, as they influence... →

Mental health challenges present significant risks

By: Simone Liedtke 29th November 2024 In African mining, mental health challenges pose significant risks to productivity and safety, though business management consultancy OIM Consulting group CEO Arjen De Bruin identifies a positive trajectory in African mining, as there is a growing desire for improvement within mining communities... →

Company advances cable solutions

By: Simone Liedtke 29th November 2024 Electrical cable coupler manufacturer KonNx Africa is meeting the growing demand in the African mining industry for safer and more efficient power solutions with its innovative high-voltage cable products. The company has enhanced its market presence since 2023 and expanded its client base across... →

Female-led company redefines raise boring drilling in Africa

By: Simone Liedtke 29th November 2024 In a sector known for its high barriers to entry, 100% black-owned and female-led Laone Mining and Engineering is confident that it is changing the landscape of raise boring drilling in Africa through its capacity-building initiatives and technical achievements, which executive director Tshepiso... →

Organiser adapts to changing environment

By: Simone Liedtke 29th November 2024 African mining professionals face a multitude of challenges that can hinder the ability to achieve sustainable growth, with research and market analyst company African Influence Exchange (AIE) responding to these needs by targeting three primary areas through its events. These areas – regulatory... →

Leveraging strategic foresight to strengthen African mining sector

By: Simone Liedtke 29th November 2024 The African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) has recognised the value of a strategic foresight framework and anticipatory governance plan to improve the management of Africa’s mineral resources. Africa’s vast mineral wealth holds significant potential for its economic and geopolitical futures,... →

Conference underscores sustainable mining practices

By: Simone Liedtke 29th November 2024 As the African mining sector faces increasing pressure to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, the inaugural ESG Conference – organised by membership organisation, the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) – “underscored the urgent need for... →

Maximising mining equipment performance using optimal lubrication solutions

28th November 2024 In the dynamic landscape of the mining industry, the performance and longevity of equipment stand as critical pillars for operational success. Lubrication plays a pivotal role in maintaining machinery efficiency and extending its lifespan. For mining bus-inesses seeking outstanding lubrication... →

Mali miner progresses plant build

22nd November 2024 Civil construction of a Stage 1 dense media separation (DMS) plant has been progressed to 90% completion at critical metals miner Kodal Minerals’ flagship fully-funded Bougouni lithium project, in southern Mali. This is despite being impacted by minor on-site delays, such as heavy rainfall, and... →

Sound demolition benefits construction processes at mines

By: Trent Roebeck 22nd November 2024 Specialised demolition contractor Jet Demolition is enabling mining operations, through its engineering services, to efficiently demolish old and outdated infrastructure for the purpose of upgrading or expanding current infrastructure, as well as establishing new infrastructure. The company also... →

Modular units improve mine construction processes

By: Trent Roebeck 22nd November 2024 Modular construction units are highly beneficial for the various construction processes at a mining operation, and can prove to be cost-efficient, easily moveable and easy to set up – making it an ideal solution with various purposes during construction processes. Mining operations require... →

Tailings streaming agreement concludes after 16 years

22nd November 2024 Last month, Harmony Gold Mining Company concluded the final delivery to the streaming agreement between gold-focused royalty and streaming company Franco-Nevada and its tailings retreatment operation Mine Waste Solutions (MWS). With this streaming agreement contract – starting on December 17,... →

ADTs to play crucial role in construction of 900 ha tailings facility

22nd November 2024 South African manufacturer Bell Equipment’s fleet of articulated dump trucks (ADTs) will play a crucial role in the construction of a massive 900 ha tailings facility for a gold mining company near Fochville, along Gauteng’s western border with North West province. This project, led by... →

DRC tailings site starts Copper Mark assurance process

22nd November 2024 Diversified natural resources producer Eurasian Resources Group’s (ERG’s) Metalkol tailings reprocessing site, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has officially started The Copper Mark assurance process, which ERG says “reinforces its commitment to sustainable development”. The Copper... →

Solar plant, battery storage enhance sustainability in tailings

22nd November 2024 In an effort to reduce its reliance on grid power and improve sustainability metrics, gold mining company DRDGOLD has completed a 60 MW solar PV power plant at its Ergo tailings reprocessing plant, on Gauteng’s East Rand, with 20 MW now operational, as well as commissioning a 160 MWh battery... →

Suite of tailings solutions extract additional value

By: Simone Liedtke 22nd November 2024 In response to rising demand for sustainable mining practices, equipment, services, and solutions supplier IHC Mining has launched a suite of advanced tailings rehandling and reprocessing solutions to help mining companies reduce their ecological footprint and extract additional value from mining... →

AESSEAL: Leading the charge in water-saving for tailings dams

22nd November 2024 In mining, tailings are piped out of the mine as slurry—a mixture of water and finely crushed rock—and deposited into tailings dams. The slurry separates over time, with solids settling to the bottom and liquid (water) remaining on top for reuse in mining operations. Mismanagement of this water... →

Slurry pipeline systems for tailings and mine waste since 1991

22nd November 2024 With over 30 years of industry experience Paterson & Cooke’s specialised engineering expertise includes the design and implementation of long-distance slurry concentrate pipeline systems, paste, thickened and filtered tailings disposal systems and deep mine backfilling. Slurry pipelines: As a... →

GISTM brings more integrated approach to TSFs

22nd November 2024 The Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) has brought a more integrated perspective to the approach, construction, operation and closure of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) since its launch four years ago, according to international mining consultancy SRK Consulting partner... →

Copper demand spurs innovative mining

By: Nadine Ramdass 15th November 2024 Amid growing copper demand globally, driven by the energy transition, mining companies face significant pressures to increase output amid declining copper head grades. To meet this challenge, companies are exploring advancements in copper mining technologies with the adoption of new processing... →

Smelting oversupply, investment affect copper market

By: Nadine Ramdass 15th November 2024 An oversupply of copper smelting capacity is leading to low treatment and refining charges (TCRCs) and shifting project investment trends are impacting on the longer-term copper mine development outlook, according to data and analytics solutions provider Wood Mackenzie copper supply senior... →

Non Ferrous Metal Works (NFM) Group

15th November 2024 Non Ferrous Metal Works (NFM) Group is one of the leading non-ferrous metallurgical manufacturers and suppliers in Southern Africa. With its head office and production facilities situated south of Durban and sales centres located in the major centres of South Africa, NFM provides fast and... →

Detecting misalignment, imbalance and bearing issues to enhance performance

15th November 2024 Electrical rotating machines are the workhorses of many industrial applications, driving everything from manufacturing machines to mining equipment. The performance and longevity of these electrical rotating machines are critical to ensuring smooth and efficient operations. However, electrical... →

Digital tools poised to transform copper mining

By: Nadine Ramdass 15th November 2024 Digital transformation is poised to reshape copper mining through enhancing efficiency, sustainability and decision-making, reports industrial solutions specialist Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC). DGC assists mining operations in navigating the sector’s evolving technological landscape through... →

Solution simplifies ore sorting

By: Nadine Ramdass 15th November 2024 Increased metal recovery, reduced waste, improved water conservation and lower energy consumption can be achieved using original-equipment manufacturer NextOre’s advanced sensor system Magnetic Resonance Technology for large-scale ore sorting, which removes reject material prior to processing,... →

Blasting solution proposed for reactive iron-ore applications

15th November 2024 A decline in blast performance at an iron-ore mine in South Africa has led to the investigation of a new mechanism to prevent bulk emulsion breakdown, and to find innovative solutions to address such challenges for the client, reports bulk explosives and blasting solutions company BME. In a... →

ALPINE leads the way in continuous mining and bulk materials handling

15th November 2024 ALPINE is an engineering, consulting and equipment supply company in the field of continuous mining and bulk materials handling. The team at ALPINE comprises top industry experts who have engineered, supplied and refurbished over 200 machines and refurbished over 100 high-capacity continuous... →

Proactive safety initiatives embraced by producer

15th November 2024 Introduced in the second quarter of 2023, the ‘Leading with Care’ initiative of South African iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore, has already had a significant impact on safety performance, the company reports. This proactive measure ensures a continuous focus on key safety trends as part of Kumba’s... →

Major progresses TSF declassification programme

15th November 2024 An additional two tailings storage facilities (TSFs) of Brazilian iron-ore major Vale have been certified as stable, positively progressing from their ‘emergency level’ of classification by the National Mining Agency (ANM). The 5-Mutuca dam, located in Nova Lima, and the Dique de Pedra dam,... →

College contributes to improving safety standards

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 8th November 2024 Increased public interest in environmental and safety issues has accelerated the demand for occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals, thereby creating opportunities for individuals with varying levels of experience, highlights registered private learning institution Optimi College. The... →

PDS efficacy colliding with workforce culture

By: Tracy Hancock 8th November 2024 Proximity detection systems (PDS) are enablers of health and safety on mine sites but can be rendered less effective should the technology fail to be adopted outright by a mining company’s workforce, says mine safety equipment manufacturer Booyco Electronics CEO Anton Lourens. It has been almost... →

Hazmat Protective Systems

8th November 2024 Who We Are Hazmat Protective Systems (Hazmat), a subsidiary of Armscor, is a major manufacturer and supplier of purpose-designed quality respiratory and ﬁltering products to the commercial and defence industries. →

Booyco Electronics

8th November 2024 South African pioneer of proximity detection systems Booyco Electronics continues to play a pivotal role in the quest for zero harm in the mining sector. Acknowledged as a leader in the field, the company offers solutions for underground and surface mining which are a comprehensive and integrated... →

Alcohol Breathalysers (Pty) Ltd

8th November 2024 Alcohol Breathalysers supplies the iBlow10 no-contact breathalyser, a high speed no-contact alcohol breathalyser screener for testing drivers at road blocks and workers entering industrial sites and mines. The iBlow10 provides up to 12 tests per minute without the use of mouth pieces and offers... →

Payment incentivisation to promote safety

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 8th November 2024 Amid varying macroeconomic challenges affecting employees in the mining sector, greater emphasis should be placed on incentivising good safety behaviour at mining facilities in South Africa, suggests physical and digital prepaid card solution provider adumo Payouts. The company explains that... →

Changing mindsets, behaviours for safety focus

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 8th November 2024 The prioritising of efficient health and safety practices through operational coaching is key in embedding the required habits and work routines for consistently safe working conditions and to enhance operational excellence, highlights operational improvement management specialist OIM Consulting.... →

Tackling substance abuse indispensable to workplace safety

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 8th November 2024 Efforts to reduce alcohol and drug abuse among mining employees can help mitigate health-related issues that they could face, explains breathalyser specialist Alco-Safe. The mining sector, with its stringent health and safety measures, has been integral to Alco-Safe’s efforts devise a business... →

Women-centric protective equipment key to safety, comfort

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 8th November 2024 Following efforts by the mining industry to cater for the increased employment of women in the industry, women’s safety wear manufacturer Sisi Safety Wear is taking into account these trends and addressing challenges through their design of workwear that is well suited to a woman’s body type.... →

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