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30 Mar 2017
Hi-tech steps towards ‘mine of the future’
      More from the Wits School of Mining Engineering 120th anniversary celebrations last week. As already...
27 Mar 2017
Automated tensioner for conveyor belt cleaners reduces wear and maintenance
In another move toward “smarter” material handling, Martin Engineering has introduced an automated pneumatic tensioning...
27 Mar 2017
Mining companies boost collaboration to address water scarcity, report finds
Water scarcity poses a risk to companies in the mining and metals sector, but it...
27 Mar 2017
Old German coal mine to produce green energy?
RAG’s Prosper Haniel coal mine could produce hydropower in the not too distant future. North-Rhine...
23 Mar 2017
Cummins moves ahead to EU Stage V standards
Cummins Inc presented the next generation of ultra-clean construction, mining and materials-handling engines to the...
23 Mar 2017
Growing role for dewatering screens in water saving
South Africa’s water-scarce status hit the headlines with the recent drought, but mines have for...
17 Mar 2017
Alta Vista’s subsidiary completes its first three aeromagnetic drone survey contracts
Pioneer Aerial Surveys, a drone flying wholly owned subsidiary of Alta Vista Ventures Ltd has...
17 Mar 2017
Cost-effective acid mine/rock drainage technologies
Reduce your sludge volume by as much as 90%: Acid Mine/Rock Drainage (AMD/ARD) from operating...
16 Mar 2017
EGA and Arkan to test aluminium byproduct in cement plant, improving environmental performance of both companies
Globally the aluminium industry produces over 1 Mt of spent pot lining every year according...
15 Mar 2017
PDAC awards Teranga Gold for responsible mining
Teranga Gold Corp was officially awarded the 2017 Environmental & Social Responsibility Award at the...
14 Mar 2017
Gahcho Kué receives PDAC award
The Gahcho Kué diamond mine received its third major award last week, as the Prospectors...
14 Mar 2017
WPIC: 2017 platinum market deficit forecast increases
The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) Platinum Quarterly has raised the predicted platinum market deficit...