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New ore sorting tech launched at Indaba
22nd March 2024 Collection and sorting systems developer Tomra Mining launched its Tomra deep learning solution OBTAIN, which is suitable for high-capacity ore sorting, at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town, from February 5 to 8. This newly developed software leverages deep learning to... →
Operational efficiencies highlighted at Indaba
22nd March 2024 The message from global energy management and automation supplier Schneider Electric at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – held in Cape Town, South Africa in early February – stressed that building operational efficiency and resiliency to address volatility across the value chain... →
Mining innovators recognised
By: Halima Frost 22nd March 2024 In conjunction with this year’s yearly Investing in African Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town at the start of February, industry body Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (Memsa) held a virtual webinar – titled ‘Innovation, Digitisation and Collaboration in the South African Mining... →
DFC discusses what drives its innovation 
4th March 2024 Valves supplier Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) COO Mlungisi Cele sheds light on key aspects of the company's approach to innovation, competition, operational excellence, industry trends and collaboration in the mining sector during a video interview at the Investing in African Mining Indaba. Cele... →
DFC unpacks key to client satisfaction
4th March 2024 Valves supplier Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) channel sales executive Belinda Rossouw shares insights into her role in understanding client needs, building and nurturing relationships, educating clients on innovation, market penetration strategy and maintaining a feedback loop with operations... →
Solutions provider aims to enhance mining productivity more sustainably
By: Shannon de Ryhove 28th February 2024 Global engineering solutions provider Weir aims to assist the mining industry to meet the surging global demand for critical minerals and metals in a more sustainable way. It aims to do this through improving existing mines to enhance productivity and expediting resource extraction. Weir Group... →
DRDGOLD’s business model is ESG in action
By: Tracy Hancock 20th February 2024 Considering that environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects have become increasingly important over the years, especially in the mining industry, gold producer DRDGOLD emphasises that its tailings retreatment business model was built to realise ESG compliance. “Essentially what we do is... →
Integrated infrastructure service offering enables Bigen’s sustainability
20th February 2024 To remain sustainable amid the current economic climate, infrastructure development company Bigen has structured its product offering to provide its clients a one-stop service. “This has allowed Bigen to secure large project appointments and facilitated our Africa expansion strategy. Our... →
MHSC aims to empower women, ensure health and safety in mining industry
By: Shannon de Ryhove 15th February 2024 National public entity the Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) has outlined ambitious goals to transform the mining industry by fostering gender diversity and prioritising the health and safety of all employees. MHSC CEO David Mamphitha has emphasised the council’s commitment to increasing the... →
A strategic aim of the MHSC is the resolution to achieve zero harm within the mining sector
Heavy equipment manufacturer adopts cutting-edge innovations for sustainable mining
By: Shannon de Ryhove 13th February 2024 Leading heavy equipment manufacturer Komatsu provided insights into the company's pioneering development in the mining sector during an exclusive interview at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, in Cape Town, earlier this month. Komatsu GM for mining operations Hermann Hollhumer said the... →
TOMRA unveils revolutionary deep learning solution, aims to transform ore sorting technology
By: Shannon de Ryhove 12th February 2024 Sensor-based ore sorting technology provider TOMRA has unveiled its latest innovation for high-capacity ore sorting at the Investing in African Mining Indaba exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa. This ground-breaking software, known as OBTAIN is a cutting-edge solution that leverages deep... →
Schneider Electric heads positive disruption in mining industry through sustainable energy solutions
By: Shannon de Ryhove 12th February 2024 Global energy management and automation leader Schneider Electric offers valuable insights into emerging technologies which are set to revolutionise the environmental impact of the mining industry. This occurred during the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held at the Cape Town International... →
Reshaping the mining landscape: Future transformations and global energy impact
By: Shannon de Ryhove 9th February 2024 Accounting and advisory firm BDO’s 2024 Mining Report, which has just been published, offers a deep dive into the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in the UK and global mining sectors. The mining industry has always been important to the UK’s economy and has emerged as pivotal to the... →
Biodegradable cellulose gloves inventor wins 2024 Mining Innovation and Research award
By: Schalk Burger 8th February 2024 Industry association Women in Mining Kenya founder Grace Akinyi won the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield 2024 competition with her 'Eco Green Gold’ concept to produce biodegradable gloves from bacterial cellulose derived from coconut waste as a simple yet effective solution to the... →
Barrick highlights importance of socioeconomic development in poor countries
By: Rebecca Campbell 8th February 2024 The need to counter climate change and protect the environment should not distract attention from the need to achieve socioeconomic development in poor countries, Barrick Gold corporate sustainability executive Grant Beringer has cautioned. He was speaking in Cape Town, at a side event of the... →
Global Reporting Initiative formally launches new biodiversity, mining standards
By: Rebecca Campbell 8th February 2024 More than 50% of global gross domestic product was moderately or highly dependent on biodiversity, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) vice chairperson Bola Adeeko highlighted in Cape Town on Thursday. Adeeko, who was also the special projects director for Flour Mills of Nigeria, was speaking at... →
Vedanta weighs sale of minority stake in Zambian copper assets
By: Reuters 8th February 2024 Vedanta Base Metals CEO Chris Griffith said on Wednesday the company is talking to a range of financing partners to raise money for a restart of its Konkola Copper Mines unit in Zambia, including the sale of a minority stake in KCM. Vedanta VDAN.NS will remain the majority shareholder in the unit... →
China's CMOC eyes further growth in Congo and beyond after taking cobalt crown
By: Reuters 8th February 2024 Chinese mining firm CMOC Group could buy more assets in copper and cobalt-rich Democratic Republic of Congo, and sees further potential for growth in South America and Indonesia, an executive told Reuters on Wednesday. "If there are opportunities, if there are assets that meet our criteria, of... →
ICMM announces initiative to simplify responsible mining standards
By: Shannon de Ryhove 7th February 2024 In a significant move towards accountability and transparency in the global mining industry, the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has unveiled plans to consolidate responsible mining standards into a single, globally recognised framework. This initiative, developed in... →
Mining needs new ways to increase productivity - Seequent
7th February 2024 The African mineral exploration and mining industries have a vital role to play in the world’s transition to net zero by 2050 and in the future of the African economy, with the continent home to 30% of the world’s mineral reserves. But with demand for critical minerals set to outstrip supply, the... →
Absa discusses its expertise at Mining Indaba
7th February 2024 Africa is ready to embrace a bold new future in mining. That is why financial services provider Absa believes in the power of positive disruption to unearth its client’s sustainable growth ambitions through innovative funding solutions and expert capabilities. Dig sustainably with Absa at the... →
Crucial to combine agricultural development with mining, Indaba hears 
By: Martin Creamer 7th February 2024 Africa is going to have a huge amount to do to help solve the world’s climate change problems, Toronto-listed Ivanhoe Mines executive chairperson Robert Friedland emphasised in his far-reaching thirtieth address to the thirtieth Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. In those 30... →
Ivanhoe Mines executive chairperson Robert Friedland.
Hitachi showcases offering at Mining Indaba
7th February 2024 Hitachi Global Air Power is a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer building the machines that power industry. Headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana, its compressed air solutions power industrial and manufacturing operations all around the globe; from construction and mining to... →
Multotec optimistic about African mining
7th February 2024 Despite economic challenges globally, international minerals processing specialist Multotec Group remains optimistic about the future of mining in Africa and the company is looking forward to a productive and insightful Investing in African Mining Indaba this year, says Multotec Africa MD Peter... →
Vedanta focused on becoming ESG leader
7th February 2024 Good governance and sustainable development are at the core of diversified global natural resources and technology conglomerate Vedanta Group's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety and environment, and on enhancing the lives of local communities. The group is focused on becoming the... →
Innomotics revolutionises industry with integrated solutions
By: Shannon de Ryhove 7th February 2024 Global technology and innovation leader Siemens is making waves in the mining industry with the launch of Innomotics as an independent motors, large drives and solutions powerhouse for the industry. The company's focus on integrating motors, medium voltage variable speed drives, automation... →
Digitisation is key to contractor transparency, says Saryx
By: Tracy Hancock 7th February 2024 Compliance, health and safety, and environmental awareness are central to long-term sustainability and are achieved by maintaining rigorous standards and improved visibility and/or transparency. However, some mines still employ old-fashioned lever arch, paper-based files in pursuit of this... →
Draslovka’s sustainable solution to metal supply deficits
7th February 2024 Multinational chemicals producer Draslovka has developed a cutting-edge metal recovery process called Glycine Leaching Technology (GLT). Aimed at optimizing recovery of precious and base metals, this proprietary process unlocks substantial savings and is generating value for mining operations... →
Threat of climate change has transformed the image of mining
By: Rebecca Campbell 7th February 2024 The need to reduce global carbon emissions, to counter climate change, has transformed the public image of the mining industry, because of the urgent need to ramp-up the production of clean energy metals. So highlighted International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) CEO Rohitesh Dhawan,... →
Transformed AECI to go big globally
By: Rebecca Campbell 7th February 2024 JSE-listed South African multinational AECI aims to be the global number three company in its core market segment of mining explosives and mining chemicals, by 2030. Of the company’s business, 80% is already outside South Africa and 30% is outside Africa, CEO Holger Riemensperger emphasises to... →
Zambia set to negotiate bigger stakes in new mining projects
By: Reuters 7th February 2024 Zambia is keen to negotiate larger holdings in new mining projects in order to raise its revenue and boost spending by investors on social projects, mines minister Paul Kabuswe said. The push by Lusaka through state-owned ZCCM-IH would apply to future agreements, but does not include existing... →
Zambia mines minister Paul Kabuswe
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