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Transense Technologies plc, the AIM quoted company focused on patent-protected sensor systems and supporting technology, is pleased to announce that Translogik, its trading division providing tyre management solutions, has won a further contract through its Chilean partner Otraco, to supply 40 iTrack II mining tyre monitoring systems for large haul trucks at the BHP Billiton[…]

A new study has found in commercial favour of developing what is likely to be Australia’s only operating graphite mine when construction and commissioning work begins towards the second half of next year – – Lincoln’s high-grade Kookaburra Gully graphite project in SA. The findings are from a feasibility Study by ASX-listed Lincoln Minerals Ltd[…]

West Africa remains an exciting region for SA-based explosives and blasting leader BME, which has recently won a full blasting service contract for a new opencast gold mining operation set to become the largest producer in Mali. In the decade up to last year, 18 mines were opened in the region, compared to just four[…]

De Beers Group today announced it is seeking expressions of interest from potential buyers for its Voorspoed mine in Kroonstad, Free State. After evaluating a range of options, the decision to place Voorspoed mine on the market has been taken to provide the opportunity for responsible lower-cost operators to employ a different operating model that[…]

Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has noted the postponement of the hearing on the review of the 2017 Mining Charter, which is highly contentious and opposed by much of the industry. On Friday 24th November 2017 the Pretoria High Court postponed the case from the initial dates of 13th and 14th December 2017, at the[…]

For an article in the December issue, John Chadwick researched some of the latest ideas in ore and tailings slurries. As Ausenco notes, “slurry pipeline technology is a safe transportation alternative that minimises impacts on local communities and the environment. Its benefits include lower pollution levels, fuel costs and staffing requirements, and a reduced reliance[…]

Barlowworld’s Equipment southern Africa business saw a rebound in mining unit sales in 2017 following the low level in 2016. “While mining unit sales have improved compared to last year, the growth has been driven by increased demand for smaller sized truck units by contract miners.” Operating profit of ZAR1.8 billion was ZAR200 million (13%)[…]

As reported in the Business Mirror, SR Metals Inc (SRMI) and Coral Bay Nickel Corp (CBNC) bagged this year’s Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA) in the Philippines. The awards were for the companies’ efforts in achieving environmentally and socially responsible surface mining and mineral-processing operations. SRMI is recognised for its surface-mining operation, while CBNC[…]

Zarand Iranian Steel Company (ZISCO) has signed a contract with the Czech Republic’s OSTROJ a.s. to import machinery and engineering services in the field of underground coal mining, according to Iran Daily. A European bank was also present at the signing ceremony of the agreement. The joint stock company OSTROJ is a leading manufacturer of[…]

Virtual reality coverage of mines is already well known in the sector in terms of training simulators from the likes of Immersive Technologies, ThoroughTec and others. However, a market for VR in mining that has been less explored is a more basic one – for visualisation of the mining property for the purposes of helping[…]