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After five years of steadily implementing its Safety for Life brand, Omnia Group company BME has successfully achieved one of its key safety targets – a zero recordable case rate (RCR) – for the year ending January 2023. “We consider our zero RCR over the preceding 12 months as a …

Organisers of Mining Indaba have announced that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed his attendance to the annual mining jamboree. Slated for Cape Town, South Africa next week, the event is expected to draw high-level participation of government and companies representatives Accompanied by eight ministers and three deputy ministers, …

Kenmare Resources shipped a near-record level of ilmenite, a source of titanium, in the fourth quarter while improving its cash position and announcing an increased dividend. The Dublin- and London-listed company, which operates the Moma titanium mineral mine in Mozambique, is one of the leading producers of titanium minerals which …

A leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, Epiroc, has won a large order for low-profiling mining equipment from African Rainbow Minerals for use at a platinum mine in South Africa. African Rainbow Minerals has ordered drill rigs, loaders and mine trucks for use at the …

Deep Yellow is upbeat that critical minerals assessment of Mulga Rock has indicated potential to spur the project. “The recovery of critical minerals from the Mulga Rock Project, if feasible, has the potential to materially enhance project value. This initial drill program will provide data to better define the distribution …

Top women in the mining industry will be at the forefront of the speaker list and discussions at the upcoming Investing in African Mining Indaba. The 2023 programme will see an exciting line-up of over 50 female speakers from around the world, including the President of Ivanhoe Mines and one of the 100 …

Ahead of COP27, Namibian and European Union officials say they have reached an agreement for Namibia to export rare earth materials to the EU. According to Erasmus Shivolo, commissioner of mines at Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, the EU is interested in developing the mining of minerals like lithium, …

New Cat® 789 Mining Truck builds on a legacy of proven performance to offer efficiency gains, the next generation of cab comfort and cutting-edge connectivity. According to the manufacturer, the truck offers a weight advantage over the competition to haul more material every load and deliver a cost-per-ton advantage. And …

Canadian green energy resource company Madison Metals has announced intentions to acquire a 23 percent interest in Mining Licence 121 (ML121) located in the renowned Erongo Uranium Province. The new acquisition will be an addition to the company’s already existing exclusive prospecting license 7011 (EPL-7011). “ML121 and EPL-7011 are neighbours …

The COVID-19 pandemic, corruption, supply disruptions and the conflict in Ukraine have created an extremely uncertain business environment, meaning that effective supply chains have become more important than ever, according to Malcolm Harrison Chief Executive Officer of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). Speaking during a visit to …