When art meets mining
The Koffiefontein mine in South Africa, which has produced 7.6 million carats of diamonds. (Image by Dillon Marsh). “Whether they are active or long dormant, mines speak of a combination…
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Culture, protocols key to blast safety on mines
A recent global safety report for mining indicates a gradual but steady improvement in mine safety, with a total recordable injury (TRI) frequency rate at a low 2,90 – down…
WMI Seminar – innovating for the future of mining
As the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) celebrates 100 years since its doors opened in 1922, the Wits Mining Institute (WMI) recently hosted its inaugural annual Seminar, which highlighted the…
SA to lose $4.5bn in thermal coal revenue as Transnet railing problems persist
SOUTH Africa could lose out on export revenue totalling $4.5bn this year as a result of a decline in coal deliveries, said auditor PwC. Asked for the opportunity cost of…
S. Africa’s Seriti looks at export options for new coal mine
New Largo colliery, located 15 km north of Emalahleni, Mpumalanga. Credit: Seriti South African coal miner Seriti Resources may export some coal produced from its New Largo mine project, Chief…
Safeguarding lenders as enviro, social risks shift
Project finance comes increasingly with more pressure on borrowers to manage environmental and social risk – but the focus of this risk is also constantly shifting. According to Sharon Jones,…
Impala Rustenburg invests in small business development hub
September 2022 – Impala Rustenburg has invested R8,6 million into developing an Economic Inclusion Centre (EIC) that will serve as a small business hub for mine-community small, medium and micro…
BME raises safety bar with high current detonator testing
Blasting and explosive solutions provider, BME is once again pushing the boundaries of safety with its world-class initiation system, this time testing the resistance of its AXXIS Titanium™ electronic delay…
Namibia issues generation and export licenses for 125MW solar plant
Image credit: SAPVIA The Namibian Electricity Control Board (ECB) has issued generation and export licenses to Schonau Solar Energy for a 125MW solar PV plant being developed by renewable energy…
It’s a NO to low quality replacement parts for forklift trucks
Criterion Equipment, which specialises in the supply and support of TCM forklift trucks, encourages the local market to invest in quality branded replacement parts. “We encourage consumers to take special…
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