Minerals developer upbeat on West African iron-ore, manganese prospect

Africa-focused iron-ore and manganese development company Ferrex announced a positive maiden Joint Ore Reserves Committee-compliant resource on its 85%-owned 92 390 ha Nayenga manganese project, in... 

Law firm updates mining industry on upcoming explosives regulations changes

Business law firm Bell Dewar has warned the mining industry about pending changes aimed at improving the regulation and control of explosives in South Africa. 

Xstrata Coal pumps R100m into CSI initiatives

Coal mining major Xstrata Coal has spent over R100-million over the last three years to meet its corporate social investment (CSI) commitments.  

Universal Coal lodges application for Mpumalanga thermal coal project

Coal mining company Universal Coal has applied for mining rights for the proposed Brakfontein thermal coal project, in Mpumalanga’s Delmas district.  

Near-mine communities up in arms against Freeport McMoRan’s DRC unit

Communities living near the new $2-billion Fungurume copper/cobalt mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are up in arms against the gigantic mine’s developer, which they accuse of not... 

Brian Wilkinson

Position: CEO of the Green Building Council of South Africa Main Activity of the Company: Our goal is to transform the commercial property industry to ensure that all buildings are designed, built... 

Centralised blasting system receives accreditation

Mine safety products company Booyco Electronics has entered the centralised blasting systems (CBS) manufacturing arena and has become one of the first South African CBS makers to be granted an... 

Varsity, geophysics firm team up to tackle mining, engineering skills dearth

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and airborne geophysics company GyroLAG have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct joint activities aimed at helping to bridge the skills... 

Caterpillar launches new blasthole drill rigs 
onto Southern African market

Construction and mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has launched its new blasthole drill rigs onto the market. 

Iron-ore developer completes third-phase 
exploration drilling at Limpopo prospect

Aim- and TSX-listed iron-ore developer Ferrum Crescent has completed Phase 3 of its exploration programme at its Moonlight project, in Limpopo, which consists of 11 holes totalling 990 m of diamond... 

New revenue standard cause for concern for telecoms sector

The changes being made to the International Financial Reporting Standards on revenue are expected to affect many sectors but will have the greatest impact on the telecommunications sector, reports... 

Gary Harrod

Position: CEO of RACEC Group since 2010 Main Activity of the Company: Engineering infrastructure, specialising in rail track and electrification construction maintenance 

Sundance’s Republic of Congo iron-ore project gets govt thumbs up

Republic of Congo, Mines and Geology Minister Pierre Oba has approved Sundance Resources’ application to develop and mine the high-grade Nabeba iron-ore deposit, located in the Sangha region of the... 

Miner evaluating renewable-energy generation for US mine

Canada-based American Vanadium has engaged engineering and construction management services supplier Hanlon Engineering to evaluate the installation of renewable energy generation for its Gibellini... 

Africa’s demand for minerals/agriproducts to increase as population soars

Minimal and agricultural production in Africa should be increased to cope with the rising demand from the continents increasing population, which is expected to top the 1.4-billion mark, says... 

New bottom-discharge container for mining industry

Materials handling company Versatile Container Handling has introduced a new product onto the African market, the Rocket Rail Loading and bottom discharge bulk container system. “It is new... 

Local company wins African agency for boot cover

Preventive maintenance supplier Nkwe Mining Services based in Mogwase near Rustenburg has been granted the exclusive distribution rights to the African market for a cylinder protective boot cover... 

Mark Wilson

Position: Chairperson of Alstom South Africa Main Activity of the Company: Electrical, mechanical manufacturing, service, project management and distribution 

Trust rolls out programme to stimulate maths learning and teaching at 21 Mpumalanga schools

The Optimum Community Trust unveiled a new programme aimed at stimulating mathematical learning and teaching across 21 schools in the Steve Tshwete local municipality community in Mpumalanga.  

Kenya rare earths hopeful’s exploration licence gazetted pending conversion to mining lease

Kenya-based mining company Cortec Mining Kenya (CMK), the holders of special property license 256, has announced the gazetting by the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) of the... 

Varsity, NGO launch research centre aimed at improving living conditions of near-mine communities

A new research centre has been established at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom campus and is aimed at, amongst other things, improving the living conditions of communities... 

Mines will have to deal with ‘too much or too little’ water as climate change intensifies – SRK

Climate change will make some areas of South Africa wetter and others drier, says global consulting engineering group SRK Consulting partner and hydrologist Peter Shepherd, who warns that mines... 

Positive future for modular home construction

Temporary accommodation manufacturer ParkHome Modular Units, part of the Southey group of companies, is positive about the future outlook of modular construction for mine site accommodation.  

New technology development to significantly increase production of modular units

Insulated panel and complete construction solutions manufacturer Afripanel, a division of cold room and freezer manufacturer Africhill, will receive a new machine this year that will increase its... 

Simplified living space solutions provided for mine site accommodation

The speedykit, a simplified container conversion method has been incorporated into the product range of South Africa-based prefabricated site accommodation provider Speedspace. 

240 000 ℓ three-ring reservoirs for mine accommodation

Polokwane-based reservoir supplier Rainbow Reservoirs recently delivered and installed three 240 000 l three-ring reservoirs at mine accommodation in Mozambique. 

Barney Esterhuyzen

Position: CEO of Digicore Holdings Main Activity of the Company: Digicore Holdings is a global market leader in telematic technology solutions 

Working conditions key consideration for job-seeking mining professionals

A worldwide employment survey of over 2 000 mining professionals by global energy and resources recruitment group EarthStream has shown that the mining employment market is becoming centred around... 

33 000 Harmony employees to benefit from share ownership plan

About 33 000 workers will participate in gold-mining company Harmony Gold’s share ownership plan (Esop), in terms of which 4 288-million ordinary and 8 576-million share appreciation rights have... 

Local supplier provides two-in-one solution for local gold miner

Local concrete manufacturer Pan Mixers South Africa (PMSA) has supplied a leading local gold miner, with its SEM 200/100 concrete pump and V200 turbine pan mixer, used for mixing and pumping... 

Energy efficient drill in the final stages of development

Local drill equipment provider Schwalbe is in the process of developing a new electric drill for the mining industry and expects the next prototype to be completed and tested in June.  

New technologies to change the future of shaft sinking

Specialist in the manufacture, assembly, sale and support of diamond tools and equipment for the quarrying industry Diamond Products has launched the lightweight Shibuya core drill, which offers... 

Botswana becomes State diamond trader

The government of Botswana has established a State diamond trading company that will be responsible for the purchasing, selling and marketing of the State’s portion of Debswana production,... 

Use, recycling of polystyrene packaging increases in food industry

The use and recycling of polystyrene in the food industry has increased over the past few years through the various awareness initiatives created by industry organisation the Polystyrene Packaging... 

Expansion into Africa holds positive prospects for fast food chain

Global fast food restaurant company Yum Brands, the parent company of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), plans to increase the number of KFC stores in Africa to around 1 000 by the end of this year. 

Beverage producer supports sustainable sugar cane farming

Beverage manufacturer The Coca-Cola Company is collaborating with local partners in the sugarcane industry in a sustainable agriculture initiative aimed at reducing the impact of sugarcane farming... 

System geared for food and beverage industry

Global Danfoss customer KHS has indicated that all solutions that require energy saving will incorporate the VLT FlexConcept, says industrial consumables and engineering firm Bearing Man Group... 

Producer expects continued growth in demand for coffee creamer

Food manufacturer Nestlé South Africa expects the domestic coffee creamer industry, which it says is valued at R2-billion, to experience continued growth for the foreseeable future, says Nestlé... 

Dairy floor gets R1.9m overhaul

Industrial flooring contractor Concrete Laser Flooring (CLF) has completed a R1.9-million floor project for a new facility for dairy products producer Fairfield Dairy, in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal. 

Infrastructure challenges hinder progress of coal sector

Sandton-based coal developer CIC Energy is keen to export coal from Botswana but says the country’s government urgently needs to make a decision concerning the implementation of the Trans-Kalahari...