New metallic anchoring system incorporated within ceramic-fiber modules
Thermal conductivity of the overall metallic anchoring “system” incorporated within modules is very important factor. Except for module anchors that
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Brokk introduces four new next-generation demolition robots
Brokk makes the biggest product launch in the company’s history at Intermat in Paris. No less than four new machine
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Amplats shuts down converter plant phase B-unit
Anglo American Platinum announces that on 31 May 2020 a water leak was detected in the high-pressure cooling section of
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New process extracts high purity scandium oxide
Researchers at Rio Tinto have developed a new process to extract high purity scandium oxide, a critical mineral, from by-products
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Copper solvent extraction technology for the Democratic Republic of Congo
Finnish technology company Outotec has been awarded a contract by LA SINO-CONGOLAISE DES MINES SA. (hereafter as Sicomines), a joint-venture
Read moreElectra Mining Africa 2020 cancelled due to Covid-19
Specialised Exhibitions, a division of the Montgomery Group and organisers of Southern Africa’s leading mining, manufacturing, automation, electrical, and power
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Merafe buys into Glencore’s Unicorn Chrome
Merafe Ferrochrome and Mining concluded a sale agreement with Glencore Operations South Africa , in which Glencore has agreed to
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Wear-resistant copper staves for long-life blast furnace operation
Significant reduction in wear and unplanned maintenance, prolonging campaign lifetime Hexagonal inserts retain burden material and encourage the formation of
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Copper miner says it can improve production and mine life
Orion Minerals’ Prieska Copper-Zinc Project in the Northern Cape, in an updated bankable feasibility study (BFS), shows substantial increases in
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Primetals Technologies sells three high-speed wire rod mills to Chinese customer
Greater productivity for smaller products Improved thermo-mechanical rolling capability Mid- to late 2020 start-up expected To consolidate its market position
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Commodity markets show slow recovery, gold up and steelmaking favours iron ore
According to commodity market analyst CRU, all optimism for commodity markets at the start of the year was quickly extinguished
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AngloGold’s Mponeng mine confirms 164 coronavirus cases
According to the Gauteng Department of Health, 53 employees at AngloGold Ashanti’s Mponeng mine in the Merafong district have tested
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Rare Earth Metals: Australia to curb Chinese dominance
Chinese authorities have hinted that they may use their dominant position as a supplier of rare earths and associated manufactured
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ESKOM: No load shedding anticipated for this winter
Eskom Group Chief Executive, André de Ruyter revealed that despite facing major challenges in the past four months, Eskom has
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What can we expect from platinum this year?
As the year progresses, market focus will be on the rate of recovery and the extent to which a return
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Tharisa announces interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2020
Tharisa, an integrated resources group incorporating exploration, mining, processing, beneficiation, marketing, sales and logistics of platinum group metals (‘PGMs’) and
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PLATINUM: SA PGM production rises by just 1% in Q1 2020
South African PGM production stayed virtually flat in Q1, rising by just 1% (+5 koz) year-on-year to 879 000 ounces. Anglo
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Slag and olivine based products from CO2 capture
There is general consensus on the priority to develop saleable products derived from waste especially CO2 utilisation and specific mineralisation.
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Post Covid-19 industrial emissions in China skyrocket again
Air pollution has dropped substantially during China’s imposed lockdown earlier this year. However some air pollutants have risen back to
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Jubilee Metals Group to relocate its chrome plant to maximise earnings
Jubilee Metals Group has provided an update relating to its fine chrome operation currently situated at the Dilokong Chrome Mine
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North Carolina foundry to build new state-of-the-art plant
Over the decades, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. has operated its cast iron foundry in Charlotte, North Carolina, at its current location
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PGMetals: COVID-19 pandemic net effect is less than feared
While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major negative effect on the platinum market — including price, demand and supply
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Sidenor successful in refractory waste valorisation
Sidenor, a Spanish steelmaking company, consumed in 2019 around 11,000 tonnes of refractories, used in continuous casting (41%), ladles (35%),
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Best aluminium production achieved at Hillside smelter
At its quarterly report ending March 2020, South32, among other results, reports on the record year to date production at
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Pratley Analytical offers unique in-house and third-party testing service
A significant investment in its two testing laboratories has not only allowed Pratley to guarantee the quality and performance of
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Jet Demolition excels at the most technically-demanding projects
Specialising in the heavy industrial and large commercial space, Jet Demolition prides itself on being able to undertake the more
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Iron ore versus oil: Iron ore strength surprises
Given the collapse of oil, the continued strength of the iron ore price is surprising. And you would think that
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Australia’s prosperity is due to its mineral resources
China’s appetite for Australian commodities has underwritten country’s prosperity for the past 16 years. The resource sector now accounts for
Read moreSibanye-Stillwater rebounds in production amidst rising prices for the metals
Sibanye-Stillwater has reported a rebound in first-quarter production amidst rising prices for the metals it mines out the ground. The
Read moreGOLD: Pan African restarts tailings operations to full capacity
According to Pan African Resources, the recall of employees at the Group’s Operations in terms of Level-four lockdown regulations is
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