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Following the revocation of its permit to prospect for rare earths in Tanzania, TORONTO-listed Montero Mining & Exploration said last week that it has launched a C$90 million claim against the East African nation. The claim has been submitted to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes of the …

The recent announcement by the Nakuru County government that Gilgil and Molo towns will be promoted to municipalities is both welcome and timely. Elevation of the two towns is important because it reflects that their populations have risen to the point that they must now be awarded municipality status. With …

Designed with the demands of today’s job site in mind, John Deere has introduced the new 460E-II Articulated Dump Truck (ADT). The John Deere-designed machine delivers ultimate productivity with a redesigned wider dump body, electrical and hydraulic systems, and new drive modes to help you get the job done in …

The ever-increasing fuel price continues to put pressure on motorists and businesses. Unfortunately, as consumers, we are at the mercy of government and global oil prices. For many businesses that operate fleets, driving less is not an option. The most apparent solution is finding ways to use vehicles more efficiently. …

Instrotech is now offering Kobold’s electronic unit ZOE, specifically designed for the calculation and display of flow rates and volume flow of flowmeters. The instrument use is applicable whether users have an external power supply or need a battery-powered device, and when a back-lit display is required (or not), the …

Geographical Information System (GIS) platforms are becoming the preferred platform for visualising and analysing mining data in multiple dimensions, making the Wits Mining Institute’s (WMI) upcoming GIS course a must-attend for mining professionals. Due to the high demand of the course at international level, this year the course – GIS …

Weir Minerals Africa will once again be exhibiting its extensive range of minerals processing equipment at this year’s show, where it will have a roomy 300 m2 outdoor exhibit. Weir Minerals Africa had excellent attendance at its stand at the previous Electra Mining Africa in 2018, which took place in …

Pix4D, the market leader in photogrammetry solutions, is pleased to announce the certification of the viDoc by Bureau Veritas. This official recognition confirms that the viDoc is accurate enough to be used in industry. The Bureau Veritas found the viDoc to have a margin of error of less than 5cm, …

In response to an article that appeared in Fin 24 on June 15th of this year, Gwede Mantashe, the Minister of Mineral resources and Energy, warned of the use of illuminating paraffin (IP) to doctor diesel in an attempt to defraud the revenue services and increase profits. The following article …

Base Resources Ltd. announced on Monday that it is moving on with the development of its Bumamani minerals sands project in Kenya, which will extend the life of its Kwale operations by 13 months to December 2024. After a formal feasibility study established Bumamani’s economic viability, the mining company decided …