DRA GLOBAL, ENTERS EPCM SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FUCHS SOUTHERN AFRICA 1 Uncategorized 

DRA GLOBAL, ENTERS EPCM SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FUCHS SOUTHERN AFRICA

DRA Global Ltd (“DRA”) has been selected by FUCHS SOUTHERN AFRICA, a subsidiary of FUCHS PETROLUB SE, to provide Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services towards Phase 1 of their Investment Project (“the Project”) located in Johannesburg, South Africa. DRA will provide EPCM services on three (3) immediate requirements for the implementation of Phase 1 of the Project, which includes the Infrastructure, Office Block and Warehouse projects. The contract scope will cover all aspects of the engineering, design and construction of various infrastructure, rehabilitation and major renovations to an… Read More Here
DynoConsult Uncategorized Explosives International Mining technology 

DynoConsult provide technical solutions to optimize operational processes

For more than 20 years, the DynoConsult® team of experts has developed technical solutions to assist with customers’ operations. Those in the mining industry know the name DynoConsult®.  For more than 20 years, the DynoConsult team of experts has developed technical solutions to assist with customers’ operations. With new value-added enhancements, DynoConsult professionals are committed to optimizing your entire blasting process with their experience, knowledge and insight to drive world-class blasting results.  DynoConsult now has a wider reach with more experts and programs that include drill hole planning and execution,… Read More Here
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Tesla offers “giant contract” to responsible nickel miners

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) boss Elon Musk is calling miners to produce more nickel, a key ingredient in the batteries that power his company’s electric cars, and has offered a “giant contract for a long period of time” to any firm able to extracted it in an efficient, environmentally sustainable manner.  Musk noted on a second-quarter earnings call that the high price of electric car batteries continues to be one of the main hurdles for Tesla. TESLA’S PRIMARY BATTERY TECHNOLOGY IS BASED ON A BLEND OF NICKEL, COBALT AND ALUMINUM “The real limitation… Read More Here
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Maamba supplies full capacity as demand peaks

Maamba Collieries is working flat out to meet the nation’s peak season energy requirement with demand increasing in the winter with additional requirement for heating, hot water,  farm irrigation as well as industry as the nation slowly resumes life in the new normal.  The country’s only coal-fired thermal power plant, which provides 24/7 assured ‘baseload’ power independent of rain or sunshine, has been operating continuously at 100% capacity for the last two months, achieving an average of 91% availability since the start of the year. “Despite implementing stringent measures to… Read More Here
$400m loan to be Funded in Mozambique for LNG project- AFDB 3 Uncategorized 

$400m loan to be Funded in Mozambique for LNG project- AFDB

The African Development Bank (AfBD) is the latest financial institution to confirm funding for the $ 20 billion liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique (LNG) developed by a Total-led consortium in northern Mozambique. In a statement released, the development finance institution announced that it had signed a $ 400 million senior loan for the project, which had received a total of $ 14.9 billion in funding from eight export credit agencies, 19 commercial banks and development finance institutions. The project is expected to complete financially in late 2020, despite growing… Read More Here
Tanzanite Uncategorized 

This Tanzanite miner has become a millionaire overnight

A small-scale miner in Tanzania, Saniniu Laizer, has sold two huge Tanzanite stones, weighing 15kg to become a millionaire overnight. Saniniu Laizer holding the Tanzanite stones According to the BBC, the mining ministry said the two gemstones which weigh 9.2kg and 5.8kg are the largest Tanzanite rocks ever mined. Some sources indicate that the largest rough Tanzanite stone on record weighed 3.38kg, and was mined by TanzaniteOne in 2005. Even though it is not known when the 52-year-old mined the stone, Mr Laizer sold the unearthed… Read More Here
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Artisan Instrumentation | Careers at FQMOL

Artisan Instrumentation Requisition Number: JR179 Contract Type: Fixed Term Country: Zambia Location: Solwezi Categories: Engineering The holder of this position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function. Key Responsibilities Able to work with any Instruments by ensuring both company and vendor safety and quality standards are adhered to, while ensuring minimum disruption to… Read More Here
Lualaba Uncategorized 

South African mines to resume 50% work

South Africa has allowed mining companies to resume operations at half their normal capacity as the government takes its first steps to ease a nationwide coronavirus lockdown.  All mining operations must observe strict health protocols, including screening and testing workers for coronavirus, Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Mines Minister Gwede Mantashe said in a televised briefing. The government is concerned about the risks of idling South Africa’s deep level mines for much longer, Mantashe said. Mponeng, in South Africa is the world’s deepest gold mine. (Image courtesy of AngloGold Ashanti)… Read More Here
Covid-19 Uncategorized 

The Hash Impact of COVID-19 on the Mining Sector

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. At the time of writing there are over 400 000 confirmed cases across 194 countries. Even the most optimistic analysts expect a global recession. Mining companies have been affected by COVID-19 outbreaks, and global restrictions to encourage social distancing have meant that mining projects have either slowed or been put on hold until further notice. There is no doubt that mining executives are beginning to feel nervous as the spread of the virus accelerates. Share-prices of listed mining… Read More Here
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DRC Mining Week Expo & Conference Moved to October 2020

Due to the current status of the global COVID-19 virus and the ban applied on mass gatherings by the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Clarion Events Africa (formerly Spintelligent) is rescheduling DRC Mining Week. The event, which was due to take place from 17-19 June, will now run from 7-9 October 2020. The venue – The Pullman Grand Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi, DRC – remains unchanged. DRC Mining Week, on its 16th edition, will attract over 5,000 local and international mining stakeholders and influencers from across public and private sectors, doing… Read More Here

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