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From smart mining to mobile crushing from Weir at Electra Mining Africa

20th August 2024 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 plant, as well as the latest in the company’s cutting-edge digital solutions for smart mining.... →

Partnering for first electric, autonomous operations

16th August 2024 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 its Christmas Creek mine site, which is intended to be the first AHS operating zero emissions... →

Preferred supplier status key in Australian market

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 16th August 2024 Efforts to continue supplying customers with high-quality products through valued service are reaping dividends for foundry services and engineering company Thos Begbie, with about R42-million in orders being placed since the beginning of the year, consequently ensuring it remains the preferred... →

Explosives manufacturer eyes key market

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 16th August 2024 The electronic detonator assembly plant of blasting and mining solutions provider BME, in the Kalgoorie area of Western Australia, is an “exciting” initiative that is strategically positioned to best supply miners of key commodities, such as iron-ore, gold, nickel and lithium, the company... →

High performance in a small, new package

16th August 2024 Well suited for the mining and minerals sector, the new Danfoss iC2-Micro Drive has been released into the African market by industrial products provider BMG – which is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year. The advanced drive system has been designed with new features for easy... →

Group embraces tech to streamline operations

By: Halima Frost 16th August 2024 The Liso Programme – a power business intelligence (BI) application of diversified minerals and energy company Menar – has positively impacted its operations, says chief innovation officer Cleavon Moothoosamy. Liso, meaning “eye” in IsiXhosa and conceptualised by Menar in 2019, has been designed... →

Autonomous trucks spotlighted at UK demo

By: Halima Frost 16th August 2024 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 its autonomous B40E articulated dump truck (ADT), which the company says is the UK’s first... →

WiM UK welcomes new chair

9th August 2024 Volunteer organisation Women in Mining UK (WiM UK) has announced the appointment of Gina Jardine as the new chair of the board, following an extensive search process. Jardine succeeds Carole Cable, who retired from the board after serving as chairperson for the past seven years, WiM UK reported... →

Programme champions women leadership

By: Nadine Ramdass 9th August 2024 Despite the significant changes and challenges seen this year within Petra Diamonds – with cost cutting across all areas of the business, which inevitably affects various initiatives within the business – Petra remains committed to furthering diversity and inclusion, by focusing on empowering its... →

Mandela Mining Precinct - Women in Mining

9th August 2024 Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) Executive Director →

Tshepa Basadi - Women in Mining

9th August 2024 Dianah Nomadlozi Motlou Position: PMO Superintendent →

The story behind the women of TLT-Turbo Africa Celebrating the women driving excellence

9th August 2024 At TLT-Turbo Africa, renowned for its cutting-edge design and installation of ventilation systems in the mining, industrial and power sectors, innovation is driven by the extraordinary women at its helm. This feature celebrates three remarkable women: Zuziwe Mokgethle, Riana Kruger and Palesa... →

Empowering women in mining - Weir's commitment to diversity and inclusion

9th August 2024 Weir Minerals is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce, empowering women in the mining industry. Recognising the unique perspectives and innovative ideas women bring to the sector, Weir promotes gender diversity through targeted recruitment, professional development programmes... →

Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA)

9th August 2024 Raksha Naidoo Position and Company Name: Chairperson of Women in Mining South Africa and CEO of The Particle Group →

The Particle Group - Women in Mining

9th August 2024 Lwethu Skosana Position and company name: Group Accountant at The Particle Group →

TAKRAF Group: Championing change and diversity

9th August 2024 Worldwide, TAKRAF Group women are making an impact. Be it in engineering, sales, human resources, procurement or numerous other roles, they exemplify the contribution women can make to this traditionally male-dominated industry and highlight the challenging and rewarding career opportunities that... →

Invincible Valves - Women in Mining

9th August 2024 Yvonne Finch Position and company name: Chairperson of Invincibles Valves Board; CEO and founder Yvonne Finch Consulting CC →

AMIS - Athisha Singh - Women in Mining

9th August 2024 Position and company name: General Manager at AMIS →

AMIS - Women in Mining

9th August 2024 Tendani Muhanganei Position and company name: Quality Manager at AMIS →

Harmony Gold Mining - Women in Mining

9th August 2024 Azikho Ncolosi Harmony Gold graduate geologist at Masimong mine, Azikho Ncolosi’s current role is equivalent to shaft geologist. She provides specialist geological information for mine service, underground information used for mine design purposes, as well as plotting and updating the faces and... →

Enaex - Women in Mining

9th August 2024 At Enaex, we strive for stronger bonds with our customers and partners to co-create tailor-made blasting solutions and pave the way towards a more sustainable business. Thamiris Lins Cantarelli →

Tau Mining celebrates Women's Month

9th August 2024 As a leading open cast mining contractor in Africa, TAU Mining is honoured to highlight a selection of the exceptional women who are integral to the company’s success. Zeenut Hole →

Minerals Council South Africa - Women in Mining

9th August 2024 Boitumelo (Tumi) Nkomo Is the Women in Mining Programme Specialist at Minerals Council. She is responsible for Minerals Council Women in Mining Programme, which consolidates the efforts of council members to tackle challenges faced by women in South Africa's mining sector. These challenges... →

Komatsu Mining Technologies - Women in Mining

9th August 2024 Nthabiseng Mabizela Position and company name: Director of EHS and Quality at Joy Global (Africa) (Pty) Ltd t/a Komatsu Mining Technologies. →

Despite successes, challenges persist

By: Nadine Ramdass 9th August 2024 Despite some progress in empowering women in the mining industry, significant challenges remain, reports lobby organisation Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) chairperson Raksha Naidoo. Focusing on these matters, challenges, successes and opportunities will be unpacked at WiMSA’s inaugural... →

Leader hopeful of setting precedent

By: Nadine Ramdass 9th August 2024 As the production manager at high-grade anthracite producer Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC), Mmakeng Tabane aims to “break barriers” in the traditionally male-dominated mining industry while demonstrating that women can add significant value. She has set clear goals for the mining operations... →

Calls for women-specific PPE grow

9th August 2024 The growing number of women entering the traditionally male-dominated mining industry necessitates improved access to gender-appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), reports workplace safety solutions provider BBF Safety Group Sisi brand manager Desiree Hlubi. She explains that the South... →

Maelgwyn - Women in Mining

9th August 2024 Specialised mineral processing technologies provider Maelgwyn South Africa celebrates the women who make things happen. Sazini Makamu →

Multotec's pioneering women redefine industry standards

9th August 2024 Amanda Jonker Is the senior ceramist at Multotec’s wear linings division, specialising in ceramic lining manufacture and installation for wear protection, primarily serving the mining and power generation industries. Born in Bethal, Mpumalanga, Jonker’s passion for science and engineering was... →

Tech innovations enhance valve performance

By: Nadine Ramdass 2nd August 2024 Developments in valve technology, driven by several innovative advancements aimed at enhancing efficiency, safety and operational longevity, are meeting the demanding requirements of the mining industry, reports valve manufacturer Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) research and development engineer... →

Effective bolt tensioning for valves

2nd August 2024 The Nord-Lock bolting solutions, available from industrial equipment supplier BMG, include Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioning tools, which have been developed for use in all industries where critical bolting requires accurate and reliable tightening. Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioning equipment... →

Product range delivers durability

By: Nadine Ramdass 2nd August 2024 The Cementation Engineering range of high pressure mining products, from valve manufacturer AVK Valves Southern Africa, ensures reliability, quality, durability, innovation and safety, making it ideal for the mining industry, says AVK Valves industrial division manager Riaan Kloppers. The range... →

Association eyes sector growth

By: Nadine Ramdass 2nd August 2024 Valve and related components industry association Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Cluster of South Africa (VAMCOSA) is aiming to facilitate industry growth and stability through collaborations with local valve and actuator manufacturers, says VAMCOSA membership champion Julius Frauendorf. While... →

Company focuses on client needs

2nd August 2024 The ability to identity a customer’s bottom line requirements, and to provide a fit-for-purpose project package, is what valves company Floval Control Valves focuses on. Since its foundation, the company has mainly concentrated on tendering for and executing project orders for control valves,... →

Plant beefed up with potable technology

2nd August 2024 As an innovative response to the need for water conservation, anthracite producer Zululand Anthracite Colliery’s (ZAC’s) wastewater reverse osmosis (RO) treatment plant will provide clean drinkable water to about 240 families in the surrounding communities, as well as contribute to the mine’s... →

Contractor completes biggest packaged treatment plant

2nd August 2024 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 packaged filtered water treatment plant the company has built to date. Designated for a large... →

Post Covid-19 iron-ore sector faces new challenges

By: Halima Frost 26th July 2024 Although the South African iron-ore sector showed a “healthy recovery” in 2021 and 2022 after emerging from the Covid-19-induced slump in 2020, figures have again trended downwards since 2022 following rail and port challenges, says mining industry lobby association Minerals Council South Africa... →

Iron-ore exports on the up

By: Halima Frost 26th July 2024 The Saldanha Multi-Purpose Terminal (MPT), owned and operated by State-owned freight logistics company Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), recorded a volume increase of 6.2% year-to-date in March, it announced in the build-up to its financial year-end at the end of March 2024. The terminal also... →

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