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S Australian government invests in testing at Kanmantoo
31st August 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The South Australian government has awarded ASX-listed Hillgrove Resources with a A$2-million grant to trial new underground mining technology developed by Komatsu. The Komatsu MC51 will be used... 


Master Drilling revises earnings expectation
26th August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed Master Drilling has published an updated trading statement, noting that it now expects its earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended June 30, to increase by between 61% and 66%... 


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New products, services on show from OEM
20th August 2021

Original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions will introduce new products and services, while showcasing some of its latest innovative technologies, at this year’s MINExpo... 


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OEM to have strong presence at expo
20th August 2021

Original-equipment manufacturer Caterpillar’s theme for this year’s MINExpo International is “together, we’re mining better”. The company’s 5 124 m2 exhibit will feature a range of product... 


Rosond Director Carlos Da Silva sat at a desk discusses Platinum Group Metals
Portable rig being tested for platinum mining
20th August 2021

Drilling technology and services provider Rosond has announced that it is in the process of testing a new, portable diamond drill rig to get around potholes in platinum mining. A comparative study,... 


Wireless infrastructure, location systems beneficial for mines
13th August 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Real-time data access for underground mines has traditionally been a challenge in South Africa, with the lack of broadband networks and the nature of mining contributing to this challenge. The... 


Master Drilling buys 25% stake in A&R Group
30th July 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed Master Drilling has acquired a 25% stake in A&R Group. A&R, with its subsidiaries A&R Engineering & Mining Supplies and Lamproom Solutions & Consulting, specialises in mine... 


thyssenkrupp confirms sale of mining technologies business to FLSmidth
29th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Diversified industrial group thyssenkrupp has confirmed the sale of its mining technologies business unit to mining engineering, equipment and service solutions company FLSmidth. The sale of the... 


Master Drilling appoints Mamokete Ramathe to board
26th July 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Master Drilling has appointed Mamokete Ramathe as independent nonexecutive director to the board, with effect from July 26. She is the founder and CEO of Mamor Capital, an investment... 


Kavango starts drilling in Botswana
21st July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

LSE-listed Kavango Resources has started drilling on Target A2 in the northern (Hukuntsi) section of the Kalahari Suture Zone (KSZ) in Botswana. The goal of this geological borehole is to retrieve... 


Arc Minerals starts diamond drill programme in Zambia
19th July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Junior explorer Arc Minerals has started a diamond drill programme on its majority-controlled licences in north-western Zambia. Diamond drilling activities are under way at the Fwiji target area... 


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Capital achieves its strongest interim performance yet
15th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

LSE-listed mining services company Capital reports that its revenue for the six months ended June 30 had increased by 52% year-on-year to $98.7-million Focused on African markets, Capital also... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Mining vital to economy, can help guide country's path – President
5th July 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Mining is vital to the South African economy and the opportunities that exist in mining can help guide the country’s path to a more inclusive and equitable economy, President Cyril Ramaphosa stated... 


BARING ITS TEETH
The new Kprime Tooth System fitted to Komatsu Excavators are stronger and longer lasting than previously fitted teeth
New excavator teeth cutting ground
2nd July 2021

Earthmoving and utility equipment manufacturer Komatsu’s new Kprime Tooth System from wear solutions specialists Hensley Industries is now available as standard on new Komatsu excavators. The... 


COBUS LOOTS
Pan African is leveraging the existing underground and surface infrastructure at Evander to access new areas of the underground orebodies
Miner investing in operational improvements
25th June 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Gold miner Pan African Resources is continuing to invest in its assets locally and improve its operations, including its Barberton Mines Complex, in Mpumalanga; its Evander mine, in Gauteng; and... 


Aton signs drilling contract with Energold
17th June 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-V-listed Aton Resources has signed a contract with Energold Drilling to carry out a minimum of 4 250 m of diamond drilling at its Abu Marawat concession, in Egypt. The drilling programme will... 


Ionic starts Phase 4 of drilling programme at Uganda project
15th June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths has started Phase 4 of its drill programme at its majority-owned Makuutu rare earth project, in Uganda. Ionic owns 51% of the project. 


Extra strike length, extended drilling confirmed at Thor Exploration’s Senegal project
2nd June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Over 1 000 m of strike length has been confirmed at Canadian mineral exploration company Thor Explorations’ Makosa tail prospect, in Senegal, in a number of parallel lodes including a 300 m... 


GoviEx advances Mutanga uranium project
28th May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Mineral resource company GoviEx Uranium has executed a drilling contract with Zambia-based drilling company Hydro Tech Drilling & Exploration to undertake exploration and resource delineation... 


Drill results confirm high-grade tin mineralisation at Alphamin’s DRC project
14th May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Initial assay results and an exploration update on tin miner Alphamin Resources’ Mpama South exploration drilling programme has confirmed high-grade tin mineralisation at the project in the... 


DIVERSE APPLICATIONS
The OPTIWAY is suitable for use in various industrial environments, including underground haulage, outdoor mining areas, and others
Company introduces robust luminaire
14th May 2021

Industrial lighting solutions provider BEKA Schréder has introduced “one of the most versatile and reliable” industrial light-emitting diode (LED) bulkhead luminaires: the OPTIWAY. The luminaire... 


GETTING HAMMERED The Top Hammer XL drilling system expands the hole size range of top hammer drilling up to 178 MM
New drill promises better efficiency
30th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions launched its new Top Hammer XL large-hole drilling system for large-scale surface mining and quarry applications through a global... 


SINKING TO NEW DEPTHS
The new technology marked a mining milestone, with two fully mechanised shaft sinkings
Machines help Belarus mine reach new depths
16th April 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Dortmund-based shaft construction specialist Redpath Deilmann has used two Shaft Boring Roadheaders (SBR) from mechanised tunnelling company Herrenknecht, for the first time in Europe. The recently... 


Katoro, Power Metal to advance Haneti project to deep diamond drilling
7th April 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Aim-listed Katoro Gold will be advancing its Haneti nickel and platinum group metals (PGMs) project, in Tanzania, to deep diamond drilling following the receipt of results from the recently... 


COVERING EXPLOSIVE DEVELOPMENT
The Knowledge Base provides analysis and descriptions of the use of commercial explosives many topics, including applications and use of explosives in mining and construction
Company releases drill, blast knowledge base
2nd April 2021

Underground drill and blast planning software company iRing has introduced an extensive, searchable and comprehensive Knowledge Base that provides answers to questions concerning the use of... 


GROUNDBREAKING DRILLING
The company’s  Rocor machines are standardised and fully interchangeable drills. They can be used above and below ground, and can be truck-, skid- or crawler-mounted
Pilot projects start at mines
2nd April 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Drilling technology and services provider Rosond is involved in the development of new drilling solutions and methodologies for pilot projects at local underground mines. These projects involve... 


TUNNEL SYNDROME
Positive metal prices have increased the cash flow of local miners, which could allow for more innovative ways to extract minerals from deeper underground
Company focused on autonomous equipment
2nd April 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Local specialised original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Rham Equipment is focusing on the development of battery operated, autonomous underground mining equipment, says Rham Equipment capital sales... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
31st March 2021

This week: Master Drilling advancing mechanisation for two top-tier local clients; South Africa playing key role in hydrogen economy and, Substituting rhodium with palladium next, says... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Master Drilling in muted but resilient 2020 performance
23rd March 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Drilling services company Master Drilling, which operates in 23 countries and which is continuing to grow its presence in new global markets, on Tuesday reported a “muted but resilient performance”... 


ONE FOR ALL 
By offering a complete range of drilling machines and equipment, Euroforgroup meets the most specific needs of its customers in various industries
Company to supply drill brands to Central and West Africa
19th March 2021

Drilling machine and equipment manufacturer Euroforgroup and engineering and construction machinery distributor BIA have signed a distribution agreement for the Furukawa and RTDrill brands in... 


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