Trafo Power Solutions has received an order from a copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for nearly 50 of its mini substations with dry-type transformers. MD David Claassen said the growing operation is owned by a large operator, though it did not identify the customer or the financial details. The customer’s specifications for the mini substations vary…
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Comsol bringing Ericsson 5G to South African operations
Ericsson has inked a reseller deal with Comsol for a deal to fast-track digital transformation to South African mines. Under the new partnership confirmed last week, Ericsson will provide Comsol with its private 5G solution to expand enterprise business and Comsol will maintain the right to resell secure and sustainable solution to customers. “With Ericsson’s high-end connectivity solution and Comsol’s…
Read MoreWorker killed at Harmony’s Tshepong North
Harmony Gold has confirmed a loss-of-life incident at its Tshepong North underground complex near Welkom in the Free State province of South Africa on 7 March. The producer said the employee, who was not identified, lost his life in a rigging-related accident. Nor further information was released by the company, which is conducting an internal investigation and providing assistance to…
Read MoreHitachi, First Quantum build zero-emission partnership
Hitachi Construction Machinery has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with First Quantum Minerals for the advancement of a zero-emission partnership and development of sustainable solutions at the latter’s Zambia operations. A proof of concept is planned for implementation as part of the LOI, with Hitachi supplying the first of its full battery, rigid frame dump trucks fitted with an…
Read MoreTRX adding second mill at Buckreef
TRX Gold has confirmed a plan to expand its milling capacity and up production in South Africa, ordering an additional ball mill for the Buckreef gold operation. The Canadian-headquartered miner, which said in January it was targeting an increase of 75-100% of its oxide through the addition, placed the order for the 1,000-tonne-per-day mill through CSI Energy Group Tanzania in…
Read MoreWorker killed at Zim gold mine
Caledonia Mining confirmed the death of one of its workers on 16 February at its Blanket gold operation in Zimbabwe. The operator said the fatality was related to secondary blasting, but declined to elaborate further. “Further details cannot be released pending the outcome of an enquiry into this accident by the relevant authorities,” Caledonia said, noting it is offering condolences…
Read MoreHowden installing vent optimisation at Gold Fields South
Howden has inked a contract with the Gold Fields South deep gold mine near Johannesburg, South Africa, for the implementation of its Ventsim CONTROL ventilation optimisation system. South Deep, the company said, has invested in key infrastructure to ensure safe, low-cost, bulk and mechanised gold mining, and is collaborating with Howden to implement a state-of-the-art ventilation optimisation system. The mine…
Read MoreNew South African coal mine in development
Private investment company Menar and its subsidiary Canyon Coal are making inroads for the development of a new coal operation in Hendrina, Mpumalanga province – a mine that could commence operations as soon as the second half of this year.
Read MoreBME takes blasting science another digital step
To achieve optimal blasting results for mining efficiency, mines need real-time data from their blasting blocks. BME’s new generation XPLOLOG does just that – and is being put to work at a large opencast mine in South Africa’s Northern Cape province.
Read MoreKibali secures multi-year mine plan
Barrick said Kibali, Africa’s largest gold mine, is on track to replace its reserves beyond the ounces depleted by mining in the prior year, while new growth opportunities will support its 10-year-plus mine plan. Mark Bristow, Barrick president and chief executive, said Kibali’s orebody was continuing to deliver additional value with current drilling focused on converting resources into reserves and…
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