African mining news
Maptek South Africa training made to measure for global teammates
Earlier in 2020 representatives from Maptek South Africa, Europe, the UK and Russia undertook an extensive mine measurement training course in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Glencore update on COVID-19
Glencore continues to engage with the relevant authorities, unions and other stakeholders regarding the steps being taken to minimise the impact of COVID-19 on its operations.
Case study: Torque Africa exploration drilling, South Africa
Between 10 - 15 February 2020, work began on setting up a site for exploration drilling at a remote greenfield site in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
RCT automates mine fleet in Burkina Faso
RCT has supplied an automated mine fleet to the Siou underground gold mine in Burkina Faso.
Golden Star provides update on COVID-19 management controls
Golden Star Resources Ltd has further updated its response to the COVID-19 pandemic in respect to the implementation of management controls.
Lockdown in South Africa and suspension of coal production
MC Mining Ltd has announced a market update with regards to the impact on the company of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metso evaluating potential closure of its operations in South Africa
Metso is initiating consultations to evaluate the potential closure or other alternatives for its operations in Vereeniging, South Africa.
TOMRA’s uses XRT sorting on lumpy chrome ore
TOMRA’S XRT sensor-based ore sorting is a technology in physical separation that has proved effective in mining operations for a variety of minerals, including chrome.
New headquarters affirm TOMRA Sorting Mining’s commitment to southern Africa
TOMRA has opened new regional headquarters in Johannesburg to strengthen its commitment to customers in southern Africa.
Mining license for Aton’s Abu Marawat Concession area approved
Aton Resources Inc. has announced the approval of a mining license at its Abu Marawat Concession area, Egypt.