Mining
WEIR MINERALS AFRICA REINTRODUCES WHEELED PLANT CONCEPT
by Brena
With the newly introduced Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP) concept from Weir Minerals Africa, crushing contractors in Africa can now move and transport their crushing...
FIBRE-REINFORCED SHOTCRETE GAINS TRACTION IN MINING
by Brena
In recent years, the mining industry in South Africa has become a major user of fibre-reinforced shotcrete for underground support. In line with this trend,...
THE CRITICAL ROLE OF MAINTENANCE IN TIMES OF FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS
by Brena
In the face of declining commodity prices, the mining industry has increasingly prioritised cost saving measures, often leading to the suspension of capital expenditure (CAPEX)....
Anglo-American Rejects BHP’s $39 Billion Takeover Bid to Form Mining Juggernaut
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Mining powerhouse Anglo-American has firmly rejected a staggering $39 billion takeover bid from rival BHP Group, citing concerns that the offer grossly undervalues the company...
Saudi Arabia offers $182M package, other incentives for mining investors
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Saudi Arabia has launched an incentive package worth 685 million Saudi riyals ($182 million) for mining investors in the kingdom, along with several other incentives,...
The ten biggest surface mines in the Middle East and Africa
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According to GlobalData, there are over 7925 surface mines in operation globally, of which 806 are in the Middle East and Africa. GlobalData tracks and profiles...
UAE conglomerate seeks to gatecrash China’s JCHX Zambian copper deal
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A unit of International Holding Company, Abu Dhabi’s most valuable company, is interested in acquiring Zambia’s Lubambe copper mine, an asset that China’s JCHX Mining...
Abu Dhabi firm eyes major stake in Zambia’s KCM
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The mining investment arm of Abu Dhabi’s most valuable company has offered to buy a majority stake in Vedanta Resources‘ Zambian copper assets, in its...
Baker McKenzie closes deal for ZCCM Investments Holdings on US$1.1 billion copper mine partnership for Mopani Copper Mines
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Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie advised ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) on its strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi’s mining champion, International Resources Holding RSC Ltd...
WMI research dialogue drives mining’s digital transformation
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Focused on exploring research solutions for the mining sector’s ongoing technological advancements, the Wits Mining Institute (WMI) during April hosted a Real-time Information Management Systems...
