Exploration: Key to South Africa's growth
South Africa's mining, minerals and exploration industry has historically been the backbone of the economy. Despite the challenges the industry faces, such as changes in …
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The benefits of legalising artisanal mining in South Africa
Following the death of 75 illegal miners earlier this year, South Africa's largest union, the Congress of South African Trade Unions said, "It is now obvious that focusing on criminalisation of the independent small-scale mining, where there are millions of unemployed people desperately looking for jobs is not the solution".
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Doornkop South Reef Project, Gold Mine, South Africa
Doornkop South Reef Project, Gold Mine, South Africa. Intended to bring to account around three million ounces of gold during the mine's anticipated 11-year lifetime, the Doornkop South Reef project involves deepening the mine's main shaft by a little over 670m to an eventual final level of 1,973m below collar.
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South Africa's Mining Tech Thrives on Innovation, …
South Africa's mining equipment manufacturing industry has faced significant challenges such as electricity shortages, logistical constraints, and fluctuating commodity prices, particularly in coal and platinum group metals. …
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The top ten deepest mines in the world
Top Ten Worlds Deepest Mines in South Africa Mponeng Gold Mine. AngloGold Ashanti's Mponeng gold mine, located south-west of Johannesburg in South Africa, is currently the deepest mine in the world.The operating depth at Mponeng mine ranged from between 3.16km to 3.84km below the surface by the end of 2018.
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2024 in data: the trends that shaped the mining sector
BHP also set ambitious targets for its emissions reductions across all scopes, with a target of a 30% decrease in scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2020 levels by 2030, and a goal of net-zero operational emissions by 2050. At a national level, Australian mining companies continued to try to cut emissions. Most miners have stipulated 2050 as the target year for …
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Tackling the transparency of mine rehabilitation …
Tackling the transparency of mine rehabilitation in South Africa. While South African mining companies adhere to a 'polluter pays' policy for restoring land damaged by spent mines, there are concerns over the …
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Technology is key to the future of the South …
According to a recent report from McKinsey, 'Putting the Shine Back on South African Mining' technology is one of the four key pillars for success. It can improve employee safety, performance management and …
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The five largest iron ore mines in South Africa
The following are the five largest iron ore mines by production in South Africa in 2023, according to GlobalData's mining database, which tracks more than 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure across more than 150 countries and over 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.
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Sishen Mine, Northern Cape, South Africa
The Sishen mine is located 30km away from the town of Kathu in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa. It is one of the largest open-pit mines producing iron ore in the world. Mining at Sishen is carried out as part of Anglo American's Kumba Iron Ore operation. The mine accounts for the majority of Kumba's iron ore production.
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Bathopele Mine, Rustenburg, South Africa
The Bathopele platinum mine is a part of Western Limb of Bushveld Igneous Complex located near Rustenburg, South Africa. It is extended in an area of 17km² and produces an estimated 280,000t of platinum a month. ... Key Lead Generation Providers and Technology Solutions for the Mining Industry. View all. Previously owned by Anglo American, the ...
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Mowana Copper Mine, South Africa
South African-based RSV Engineering Inc is the lead engineering company and has supervised the construction of the infrastructure, project management and engineering company Senet, of South Africa, has supervised the building of the processing plant – these two are the EPCM contractors – and Turgis Consulting (Pty) Ltd, also of South Africa ...
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Lace Diamond Mine (LDM), Kroonstad, Free State, South Africa
Key Lead Generation Providers and Technology Solutions for the Mining Industry. View all. In September 2012, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of South Africa agreed to contribute $33.6m towards the development of the mine. ... With the changes in mining policies in South Africa, DiamondCorp acquired LDM in 2006. The Lace pit and ...
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Yellow River to build Theta's TGME Gold Plant in South Africa
Theta Gold chairman Bill Guy said: "YRC recently set up operations in Johannesburg to build a South African base for both power and mining projects." Theta Gold chief operations officer Jacques Du u said: "Since initial engagement back in November 2023, our team already completed four site trips with YRC's senior management and ...
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TauTona Gold Mine, Anglo Gold, South Africa
Mining and processing at TauTona. Mining operations are conducted at depths ranging from 1.8km down to 3.9km following the recent expansion. The mine consists of the main shaft system supported by secondary and tertiary shafts. The main mining method is longwall. TauTona shares a processing plant with Savuka.
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South African scientists unveil new mining safety technology
South African scientists unveil new mining safety technology. The South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced three devices using the latest mining safety technology at the Mandela Mining Precinct in Johannesburg. ... Mining contributed 8% to South Africa's GPD as recently as 2017, so improving the poor ...
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Marula approves exploration programme at South Africa mine
UK-listed, Africa-focused miner Marula Mining has approved a nearly R26m ($1.37m) resource drilling exploration and mine planning programme at the Blesberg lithium and tantalum mine in South Africa. Free Buyers Guide
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Platinum price grows due to infrastructure issues in South Africa
The price of platinum has risen amid concerns of a coming shortage of the metal. The concerns have been fuelled by mining troubles in South Africa, the world's largest platinum producer.Miners have predicted as much as a 15% contraction in output as a result of consistent power outages in the country, where up to 75% of the world's platinum is mined.
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Platinum in South Africa
According to GlobalData, South Africa is the world's largest producer of platinum in 2023, with output up by 0.66% on 2022. Over the five years to 2022, production from South Africa decreased by a CAGR of 3.26% and is expected to rise by a …
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Coal in South Africa
South Africa accounts for 3% of global production, with the largest producers being China, India, Indonesia and Australia. Exports of coal from South Africa declined by 0.7% in 2023 over 2022, with the highest share being exported to India. South Africa's coal exports are expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.46% between 2023 and 2027.
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Digital transformation of mining: Challenges and opportunities
According to a 2023 PWC survey, of mining CEOs in South Africa are now committed to transitioning to digital technologies, including the integration of these …
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Gold Fields Ltd Gold Mine
Driefontein is located in South Africa's West Wits Line goldfield, about 60km south west of Johannesburg. Driefontein Consolidated Ltd (Driefontein) was created in 1981 with the merger of the West Driefontein and East Driefontein mines. ... Key Lead Generation Providers and Technology Solutions for the Mining Industry. Buyers Guide. Leading ...
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Sizing up mining exploration in South Africa
Over the years, the South African mining industry has been in a state of decline. Policy and regulatory uncertainty, labour disputes and climate concerns have all contributed to an overall inhospitable environment, and statistics from the Minerals Council South Africa show that in 2017, South Africa accounted for a 'dismal' 1% of total global exploration expenditure (as …
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Mining Plays a Significant Role in South African Economy – …
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi says mining continues to play a significant role in South Africa's economy and it remains a catalyst …
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Marikana Platinum Mine, Rustenburg, South Africa
Marikana is AQPSA's second operating mine in South Africa. It is located eight kilometres away from the company's flagship Kroondal mine. In June 2012, the partners announced their decision to suspend production at the mine due to low platinum prices and high operating costs.
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Law, sand, order: inside South African sand …
At the start of February 2022, South African sand mining association ASPASA made an unusual statement, one that challenges the conventional role of an industry membership body. It called for less mining. …
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Copper 360 restarts Rietberg underground mining in South Africa
Copper 360 has begun underground mining operations at the Rietberg Mine in South Africa's Northern Cape Province. The move marks the first copper production in the O'Kiep Copper District in more than four decades.
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Great Noligwa Gold Mine, South Africa
The reefs mined at Great Noligwa are the Vaal Reef and the Crystalkop Reef, with the Vaal Reef accounting for over 90% of the gold produced in the mine. The Vaal Reef consists of 85% of the ore reserve tonnage with mining grades …
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Twistdraai Coal Mine, South Africa
The Twistdraai mine and washing plant is part of Mining's Secunda Collieries complex. Lying in the Highveld coalfield, east of Johannesburg, the mine was opened in 1980 to produce coal for 's Secunda synthesis plant, and since 1995 has been a three-shaft complex producing low-ash steam coal for the export market as well as a middlings product for …
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Trident South Africa
Trident South Africa is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the Goodman range of mining locomotives, as well as Eimco rockershovel / mucker / bogger units, and the air loader ranger. Mining machines, parts and services
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