By SRK Consulting – see list of authors1 It has been just over four years since the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) was launched, and much is being learnt as mining companies and professional experts continue to maintain compliance.
Digital monitoring and automation for crushers and screens are today powerful strategies behind better performance and longer life, according to Sandvik Rock Processing’s digital product manager Ali Jumaa. The Sandvik Digital Assistant (SAM) is a leader in this field and is being well received, he explains.
Africa’s energy sector is on the cusp of a major transformation, and transmission infrastructure is at the forefront of this shift. As countries invest in large-scale power generation and renewable energy projects, robust transmission networks are essential for connecting these new energy sources to the grid and improving access across the continent. This growing demand for transmission
SRK Consulting South Africa held a sparkling commemoration of the group’s global 50th anniversary celebrations at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg last month – with memories and inspiration from local and overseas dignitaries.
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (Harmony) has appointed Beyers Nel as Group CEO and executive director of the company, with effect from 1 January 2025. He will succeed the current group CEO, Peter Steenkamp, who retires at the end of December 2024. Steenkamp was appointed CEO of Harmony nine years ago. Further, Floyd Masemula has
Editor’s caution: This article contains graphic descriptions of an actual industrial accident affecting the safety of operators on site, including the injuries of a colleague sustained during the incident, leading to his death.This article is not for sensitive readers, it is a story of a tragic incident, and the subsequent investigation and lessons learnt: “The
Compiled by Sharyn Macnamara The mining industry is renowned for its unforgiving environment where even the toughest heavy-duty machinery with continuous exposure to the elements is highly susceptible to rust and wear. Here, corrosion is a constant battle. The dual action of a locally produced, innovative industrial solution – Corrosion Assassin – decisively combats this
Sibanye-Stillwater (JSE: SSW and NYSE: SBSW) has announced the conclusion of wage negotiations at its SA gold operations, which began in July 2024. A one-year agreement was reached with the representative unions, the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), UASA, and Solidarity, with respect to annual wages and
The Yan Fuqing Memorial Exhibition was officially opened in Johannesburg at the Wits Adler Museum on Friday, 8 November 2024. The exhibition celebrated the achievements and the legacy of a remarkable figure in Chinese medical history, Dr Yan Fuqing, and the impact he had on the mines of South Africa many decades ago – a
As is customary with Metso equipment, in another show of unparalleled longevity, a Metso LT300HP mobile cone crusher owned and operated by Danoher Group, a leading mining contractor in southern Africa, has clocked more than 30 000 hours, and counting.
