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 …
Read More »Edenville Energy set to take advantage of rising coal prices and demand
The aim-listed operator of the Rukwa coal project in Tanzania, Edenville Energy, has announced a board reorganization as part of its ambitions to grow the project to take advantage of rising coal prices and demand, as well as to extend the company’s business operations. With immediate effect, Alistair Muir and …
Read More »Weir Minerals’ big plans for Africa
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 …
Read More »viDoc RTK smartphone rover accuracy certified by Bureau Veritas
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, …
Read More »Doctored diesel is dangerous
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 …
Read More »CSD500 on its way to East Africa
Next month, Damen is scheduled to deliver a customized CSD500 cutter suction dredger. After receiving the order, the dredger will be delivered to the location, an Eastern African mining facility. “As Damen we have been present in this region for over three decades,” Mr Hugo Doorenbos, Area Sales Manager, explains. …
Read More »Kwale operations extended by 13 months to December 2024
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 …
Read More »Efficiency maximised; costs minimised: Transforming manufacturing in Africa
The African manufacturing sector has seen fractured growth over the past two years thanks to the complexities of the pandemic and its subsequent economic disruption. This is due to limited resources, impacted supply chains and the limitations of lockdowns, globally. In South Africa, manufacturing production saw a sharp decline month …
Read More »WearCheck acquires Set Point Water Laboratories
Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, has brought their sister company, Set Point Water Laboratories into the fold, adding a new division to WearCheck’s scientific testing structure. The water analysis company is now integrated fully into WearCheck, and forms yet another area of expertise along with WearCheck’s other services, which include …
Read More »Shanta Gold to accelerate growth with windfall from Stanbic Bank
Shanta Gold, an East African gold producer, developer, and explorer, has signed binding definitive documents with Stanbic Bank Tanzania for a $20 million loan facility to help it expand its portfolio. Shanta CEO Eric Zurrin says the four-year $20 million facilities is a significant step forward for the company because …
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