Mining News

26/07/2023

Inside Mining talks to Moso Bolofo, director at Steinmüller Africa, about the company’s 60-year legacy and its ongoing service offering to the boiler- and process-steam operators in South Africa and across the broader continent.

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24/07/2023

Hydrogen, often referred to as the “fuel of the future,” is emerging as a promising solution for energy-related challenges, and that has the potential to revolutionise the energy sector in Africa and beyond.

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Hydrogen, often referred to as the "fuel of the future," is emerging as a promising solution for energy challenge.

21/07/2023

The African water sector’s growing need for integrated solutions from multi-disciplinary teams has created a Water and Environmental Technology (WET) unit at SRK Consulting, streamlining the company’s capabilities in vital sectors.

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The African water sector’s growing need for integrated solutions from multi-disciplinary teams has led to the creation of a Water and Environmental Technology

20/07/2023

“If you look at the Northern Cape, it is not just the next mineral province of South Africa. It is probably one of the richest mineral provinces in the world. The resources are there, the people are there, but the people need skills to be able to, in this modern era, drive the mining advancement that we need” – Jan Nelson, Copper 360 chief executive.

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Copper 360 launched its School of Mining, a project designed to close the near-term skills deficit in the resources sector

19/07/2023

Transnet SOC Ltd has concluded the process of selecting an equity partner for its flagship Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2.

Details here: https://ow.ly/jEmO50PfQyi

18/07/2023

"Lucara Diamond has made tremendous progress on the Karowe underground expansion project, despite many challenges over the last year as we transitioned into the main sink phase of the underground development" - Eira Thomas, Lucara Diamond Corp. CEO.

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Lucara Diamond has provided the latest update on the Karowe Underground Expansion project (UGP).

13/07/2023

Here’s a Mining News exclusive article by Dineo Phoshoko. A review of the recent MWC Shanghai 2023 detailing Huawei’s technologies for the mining industry.

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Huawei participated in MWC Shanghai 2023 and showcased game-changing technologies for various industries including mining.

12/07/2023

We are pleased to inform you that our website is now updated with all the scheduled events, including WiMSA and Partner events. By visiting our site, you can conveniently plan out the rest of your year ahead.

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Some events have placeholders, so you know what is planned for that month. As usual, we will share all this information on our social media channels in advance so you don't miss out!

10/07/2023

Enlit Africa is excited to share that the 2023 Post-Event Report is now ready for download! The report contains insight into audience statistics, key speaker highlights, utilities and municipalities, conference sessions, sponsors and exhibitors, and much more!

👉 Download the entire Enlit Africa 2023 Post-Event Report here: https://lnkd.in/de-H3wvM

07/07/2023

BME has released a new version of its popular Xplolog system for capturing and analysing data on blast holes and decks.

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BME has released a new version of its popular Xplolog system for capturing and analysing data on blast holes and decks.

06/07/2023

Together with academics from the University of Pretoria and highly qualified subject matter experts from Exxaro, South Africa’s New Leaf Technologies P/L aided the resources company in designing climate change courseware for its employees.

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Exxaro has been shortlisted for a global learning and development award. The coal mining company has been shortlisted in the Best Learning Experience category.

05/07/2023

"Successful exploration is more than replacing the ounces we mine as well as identifying new growth opportunities with the potential to deliver the next generation of major discoveries in the Loulo region" - Mark Bristow, Barrick Gold Corporation president and chief executive.

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Barrick’s 26-year-long partnership with the state of Mali has built the country’s gold mining industry into a world leader and positioned it strongly for further growth.

04/07/2023

Specialist training providers offer tailored programmes to address the challenges faced by South Africa’s mining industry, equipping mine managers and workers with skills to improve safety, labour relations, regulatory compliance, equipment maintenance, and productivity, writes Jacques Farmer from Prisma Training Solutions.

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Specialist training providers offer tailored programmes to address the challenges faced by South Africa's mining industry.

30/06/2023

Through 5G and AI, Huawei has developed technologies that make smart mining possible. Unmanned mining operations through autonomous mine trucks are one of the technological solutions available for the mining industry.

30/06/2023

The media were taken on a visit to the Mobile Broadband Executive Briefing Centre to see and experience Huawei's technology offering, specifically looking at how 5G and 5.5G connect industries, people and things.

30/06/2023

Exhibiting at stands E10 and E50 in Hall N1 of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre - SNIEC, Huawei showcased various products and services such as the 5G MEC solutions. A demo showed how MEC to mine enabled real-time communication with miners as far as 300m deep in an underground mine.

30/06/2023

From 🇿🇦 to 🇨🇳. Mining News editor Dineo Phoshoko is in Shanghai China for MWC Shanghai 2023 – specifically looking at Huawei technologies that will boost the 5G evolution towards 5.5G to revitalise the digital economy.