Mining & Quarrying
Massive R6.5bn mining investment for Richards Bay
RIO Tinto has approved the next stage in the development of Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) in South Africa through the construction of the Zulti South project. The $463-million...
Demolition company founder has a blast as global expert
BACK-to-back wins in the 2017 and 2018 World Demolition Awards has cemented Jet Demolition’s reputation as one of the leading experts in the field globally. That’s according...
Sustainability no elusive quarry for brickmaker
WHILE many organisations are scrambling to meet increasingly stringent sustainability legislations, Corobrik continues to exceed expectations by implementing advanced...
Bravo! Robust pumps a big hit with African miners
TOUGH operating conditions are the norm in the mining sector, and even more so when it comes to slurry pumping applications. If incorrect pump choices are made in these...
New branch records impressive machine sales
Equipment sales have skyrocketed in the Port Elizabeth region where multi-franchise supplier, ELB Equipment recently opened a modern branch and fully equipped workshop in...
How to cash in on ash
WITH a little innovation and a sound business plan any South African stands to make a fortune out of the millions of tons of coal ash produced by our generators annually. With...
R500m East London industrial investment welcomed
GOVERNMENT in the Eastern Cape, has welcomed the R502-million investment into the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) announced by two local investors, Meek Mines...
KZN colliery partnership a ‘haul-luva’ success story
EARLIER this year Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) celebrated an impressive average of 5 000 machine hours worked in the space of just one year, with zero downtime while...
Another anthracite coal deal in KwaZulu-Natal
Mining investment company Menar plans to build on its successful turnaround of Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) when it participates in the development of another anthracite...
Contamination expert sheds light on protecting groundwater quality
THE importance of protecting the quality of South Africa’s groundwater came under the spotlight recently when contamination expert Richard O’Brien from SRK Consulting’s Cape...
Mantashe’s Mining Charter roadshow comes to EC
MINISTER of Mineral Resources, Gwede Mantashe visited the Eastern Cape recently to consult with various stakeholders for comments on the 2017 draft Mining Charter before it is...
Mine acidity drives demand for tough pumps
WITH the increased levels of acidity in mine water and associated slurry handling applications, Integrated Pump Technology has reported an increased demand for the Faggiolati...
