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NQOBILE KHUMALO
the automated C650 offers two distinct benefits when drilling coal deposits
New rig offers autonomous capabilities on smaller blast holes
18th September 2020 By: Halima Frost

Construction engineering company Basil Read Mining has launched a new autonomous drill that could offer an increase of about 30% in productivity, compared to manual drilling, contracts director... 


KEEPING TRACK
Being able to track key performance indicators allows for optimal operation and output
New software offers greater continuous-miner business support
18th September 2020 By: Halima Frost

Mining equipment manufacturer Eickhoff South Africa has introduced new software packages, which help clients to manage and analyse continuous miners’ key performance indicators (KPIs). Some of... 


FOR THE LONG-HAUL
Being able to supply coal over the entirety of the plant's life is key for Sasol Mining
Study demonstrates longwall viability for Sasol
18th September 2020 By: Halima Frost

Despite the challenges wrought by lockdown restrictions, mining and engineering consulting firm Mindset Mining Consultants has successfully completed a comprehensive longwall mining feasibility... 


CONTINUOUSLY MOVING
The constant research and development conducted by JA Engineering has resulted in a new continuous miner to be launched early next year
New continuous miner to launch in 2021
18th September 2020 By: Halima Frost

Manufacturing of the JAE 38 Wildcub continuous miner – mining equipment and services provider JA Engineering’s newest offering – has started and will be delivered at the end of January 2021. The... 


M&R pursuing open-pit services acquisition as it seeks ‘step-change’ growth in mining
M&R pursuing open-pit services acquisition as it seeks ‘step-change’ growth in mining
27th August 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Engineering and construction group Murray & Roberts (M&R) is considering acquisition targets in the open-pit mining services sector, where it is aiming to expand the presence of its mining... 


M&R retreats into a loss amid R622m Covid-19 hit
M&R retreats into a loss amid R622m Covid-19 hit
26th August 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Engineering and construction group Murray & Roberts (M&R) estimates that the Covid-19 pandemic had a R622-million negative impact on its results for the 2020 financial year, during which the... 


Specialised Exhibitions MD Gary Corin.
Electra Mining Africa 2020 going digital with Connect – and it’s free of charge
20th August 2020 By: Martin Creamer

The Electra Mining Africa Connect week will enable exhibitors to promote their products and services free of charge alongside industry-related informative webinars, media activations and product... 


Master Drilling expects to report lower earnings
14th August 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Drilling contractor Master Drilling expects its headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six months ended June 30  to be between 49.5c and 57.2c a share, which will be between 25.5% and 35.5%... 


MICHELLE CAREY 
The IMDEX MUD AID testing unit is portable, lightweight and easy to install and operate
Fluid testing, an aid for precise drilling
14th August 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Global mining technology company IMDEX developed the IMDEX MUD Automated In-field Diagnosis (AID) to optimise fluid management, as drilling fluids can be critical to how successfully the drilling... 


Master Drilling breaks world record with 1 382 m hole at Zondereinde mine
Master Drilling breaks world record with 1 382 m hole at Zondereinde mine
23rd July 2020 By: Donna Slater

JSE-listed drilling technology company Master Drilling Group has broken the world record for depth of a hole drilled after the successful completion of the pilot hole – at 1 382 m, for raise-boring... 


Northam's Zondereinde mine
Northam completes first phase of raise-bore drilling for third Zondereinde shaft
21st July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed Northam Platinum, together with Master Drilling, has successfully completed a record raise-bore pilot hole for the planned Number 3 Shaft at the Zondereinde mine. The new shaft system... 


COLLABORATION EXPECTATION
A more collaborative approach regarding the development of mining infrastructure is expected in future, as well as more involvement by the State
Positive mining developments halted by Covid-19
17th July 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Before the Covid-19 outbreak, major mining companies indicated that, for the first time in many years, government and the mining industry were having meaningful dialogue that could realise positive... 


Mincon, Torque Africa celebrate drilling milestone
26th June 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Engineering company Mincon South Africa has achieved a milestone development in exploration drilling with one of its clients, drilling company Torque Africa Exploration. Mincon supported Torque at... 


SQUEAKY CLEAN 
Cleaning at critical points is necessary, however, the majority of time previously spent cleaning is now available for productive work at the plant
Dust, spill control now an attainable solution
19th June 2020

Plant operators want to eliminate dust and spills on belts and transfers as well as minimise maintenance requirements of the conveyor system. Further, the ability of plants to efficiently cope with... 


CRAIG SWART
The new compressor units are ideally suited for applications such as mineral exploration drilling, geothermal drilling, construction and blast hole drilling
New compressors provide faster drilling, reduced fuel costs
19th June 2020

Compressor and generator supplier Rand-Air has acquired two Atlas Copco DrillAir Y1260 variable high pressure (21 bar to 35 bar) compressors. This new technology – from the world’s leading... 


Kavango appoints geological modelling firm to advance target selection in KSZ
12th June 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kavango Resources has appointed specialist geological modelling firm Mira Geoscience to advance target selection for future drilling in the Kalahari Suture Zone (KSZ), in Botswana. Mira... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius
Master Drilling expects earnings fall
8th June 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Rock boring and drilling services provider Master Drilling has advised shareholders of an earnings fall. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed company advised in a stock exchange news service... 


This year's Electra Mining cancelled
29th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

Organisers of Southern Africa’s mining, manufacturing, automation, electrical and power trade exhibition Electra Mining Africa, Specialised Exhibitions, reports that the 2020 edition of the trade... 


Council increases mapping to drive South Africa's exploration attractiveness
12th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

As part of government’s response to keep the South African economy afloat during the outbreak of Covid-19 and beyond, the Council for Geosciences (CGS) has been mandated to increase its... 


Altus records encouraging results in Mali
11th May 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Altus Strategies has recorded encouraging results from a 70-hole 2 042 m shallow air core (AC) drilling programme to test the potential strike extension of the FT Prospect at the... 


LONG-TERM VISION 
The future looks good for the mining industry
Precinct reaffirms R&D focus, test mine in the works
24th April 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The Mandela Mining Precinct, a public–private mining industry collaboration, remains committed to advancing people-centric processes and technologies, in the research and development (R&D)... 


Mandela Mining Precinct can play key role  in navigating industry through Covid-19 crisis
Mandela Mining Precinct can play key role in navigating industry through Covid-19 crisis
24th April 2020 By: Nadine James

Times of crisis and chaos necessitate introspection, creativity and adaptation, and while the Covid-19 pandemic is a challenge that is unprecedented in recent human memory, it highlights how... 


Company assists manganese mine shaft refurbishment
17th April 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Mining solutions provider United Mining Services (UMS) is assisting with shaft refurbishment at a manganese mine, in the Northern Cape.  UMS COO Murray Macnab says the mine operators decided to... 


IT’S A HARD-ROCK LIFE
The development of a mechanised shaft sinking machine for hard-rock applications will add much value to the sector
Mechanised hard-rock shaft-sinking tech being developed
17th April 2020 By: Darren Parker

The development of a mechanised shaft-sinking solution for hard-rock applications through rock-boring and drilling services provider Master Drilling’s subsidiary, Master Sinking – a joint venture... 


HITTING ROCK BOTTOM The Jansen project was the first time globally that mining shafts have been sunk successfully using only mechanical excavation
Mechanised shaft-boring feasibility studies under way
17th April 2020 By: Darren Parker

Shaft sinking original-equipment manufacturer Herrenknecht is engaged in numerous feasibility studies with mining contractors in South Africa and other African countries, such as Zambia, for the... 


DEEPENING RETURNS
The well-established Blanket gold mine will see an increase in production once the new central shaft project is completed later this year
New gold shaft to be commissioned this year
17th April 2020

Gold mining company Caledonia Mining’s Blanket gold mine, in Zimbabwe, expects to commission its new central shaft in the fourth quarter of this year, following which production will ramp up. Shaft... 


Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Matashe during virtual media conference.
Mining may resume at 50% capacity – Minister
16th April 2020 By: Martin Creamer

All mining operations, excluding collieries supplying Eskom which have been permitted to operate at full capacity throughout national lockdown, may now resume at 50% capacity during the remaining... 


Capital Drilling reports strong growth as gold rallies
16th April 2020 By: Donna Slater

Africa-focused mining services company Capital Drilling on April 16 reported a 20.4% year-on-year and a 5.9% quarter-on-quarter increase in revenue to $32.5-million for the first quarter of this... 


Hennie Faul
Master Drilling announces new board nomination
14th April 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Hennie Faul, who has particularly deep insight into the copper mining industry in South America, has been nominated for appointment to the board of Master Drilling, which operates extensively in... 


Liam Twigger 
If you want to get money into exploration you have to change the value proposition
New technology displaces old drilling habits
10th April 2020

Global mining technology company IMDEX says it seeks to “drive change” through research and development capable of delivering innovations that enable drilling contractors and mining companies to... 


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