2019 – Issue 9
Issues
Mining Review Africa Issue 9 2019
"I have once again been reminded that even though the mining industry is no longer suffering the worst effects of a recession." - Laura Cornish
Energy
IMS Engineering: Building partnerships and sustainable solutions
Comminution and separation solutions expert IMS Engineering is committed to building a stronger and more sustainable mining sector in South Africa.
West Africa
Thor Explorations: Cementing its position in Nigeria
TSXV-listed West Africa-focused mineral exploration company Thor Explorations, will soon begin construction of its Segilola gold project in Nigeria.
Gold
The new leader in grinding technology
Gold mining practices have stagnated in the face of continuously changing technology. Companies face a new battery of challenges to recover minerals.
Central Africa
Grinding mills at Kibali deliver higher concentrate volume
An ultra-fine grinding circuit of FLSmidth VXP mills has been successfully optimised at the Barrick Gold Corporation-operated Kibali gold mine in the DRC.
Coal
Crushing the coal market – crushing the competition
South Africa’s coal industry has become dependent on two key requirements to ensure their financial and operational success.
Interviews
Pilanesberg Platinum Mine: Crushing its targets
Situated on the Western Limb of South Africa’s Bushveld Complex, the Pilanesberg Platinum Mine has delivered 10 years of steady PGM production build up.
Central Africa
TECH NEWS: New mid-range underground drill launched
The DD320s is designed to operate in various drilling applications, including face drilling, cross-cut drilling and bolt hole drilling.
Central Africa
Minimizing risk – raising the blasting bar higher
In every aspect of mining, the watchword is productivity. Drill and blast functions are no exception, and the pressure to perform is essential.
West Africa
US$170 million for Sanbrado gold project contractor
West African Resources has appointed African Mining Services as preferred tenderer for the open-pit mining contract for its Sanbrado gold project.
Southern Africa
Kumba Iron Ore’s R2 billion drilling contract
Iron ore major Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore and South African-based drilling services provider Rosond have entered into a R2 billion multi-year agreement.
