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AngloGold Ashanti and Independence Group have approved a $79.3-million investment to develop the Boston Shaker underground project, at the Tropicana gold mine, in Western Australia. The ore from the underground mine would enable Tropicana production to be maintained at between 450 000 oz/y and 500 000 oz/y over the next …

Cummins has debuted the HSK78G natural gas generator series at the 2019 Middle East Electricity (MEE) at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The equipment is expected to fuel the next generation of power and offer a total package of gas generator capabilities and innovative gas technology for prime and peaking …

CIMIC Group’s global mining services provider, Thiess, through Majwe Mining Joint Venture (Majwe), has secured a A$1.7 billion contract at Debswana Diamond Company’s Jwaneng Mine Cut 9 project in Botswana. Majwe, a joint venture between Thiess (70 per cent) and long-term local partner Bothakga Burrow Botswana (30 per cent), will …

The University Of Witwatersrand School Of Mining Engineering has again scooped a better position in the QS World University Rankings to 13th place in 2019. The latest achievement allows it to retain its position as the highest ranked school at Wits University as it is also the only mining school …

Africa focused energy company – Kibo Energy has today signed a binding term sheet with Sanderson Capital Partners for the conversion of the latter’s 2.5 percent equity interest in the Tanzanian subsidiary, Mbeya Development Company Limited. Mbeya Development is the holder of the company’s physical 120.8Mt Coal Resource in Tanzania. …

MAST Energy Developments (MED) has signed a binding conditional agreement for the exclusive right to undertake due diligence and negotiate the potential acquisition of five peaking power sites totaling 25.85MW. The private UK registered company targets the development and operation of flexible power plants to service the reserve power generation …

KSB Pumps and Valves is intensifying its focus on aftermarket services that add value to customer operations far beyond the supply and maintenance of its own products. According to the company plans are to extend its services and engineering expertise to include maintenance of entire systems, reverse engineering of rotating …

Multi-asset energy company, Kibo Energy has been dropped off Tanzania’s energy plans. According to the company, Tanzania Electricity Supply Company (TANESCO) has informed the company without providing reasons or explanation why it did not qualify to compete in the next stage of the bidding process under a tender issued last …

Global technology outfit Maxam specialising in the design, development, manufacture and application of energetic materials showcased its latest blasting technologies on offer at the recent Mining Indaba, Cape Town, South Africa. With a diverse workforce of more than 800 employees and projects in over 20 countries, MAXAM is the global …

Two major African mining economies’ presidents addressed the Investing in African Mining Indaba in South Africa, this year.   South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana shared their thoughts with audience of government representatives, investors, mining companies, the media, NGOs and others.   “This Indaba offers us …