Available now on small dozer models, John Deere unveils its next generation of SmartGrade offering improved flexibility, ease of use and exceptional performance. Expanding offerings for customers, the next generation of SmartGrade is now available in both Leica and Topcon solutions. “Since its introduction to the construction market in 2016, SmartGrade hasContinue Reading
Martin Engineering has developed practical solutions to comply with the U.S. Mining Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) new dust emissions rule. These solutions aim to control conveyor dust at its source, which has global implications as similar policies often follow in other countries. For years, the company’s engineers have focusedContinue Reading
GroundProbe, and Terra Insights have combined under Orica Digital Solutions to form Geosolutions, an innovative solution provider to revolutionise monitoring in the mining and civil infrastructure sectors. Geosolutions brings together six leading brands—GroundProbe, RST Instruments, Measurand, 3vGeomatics, Syscom Instruments, and NavStar—to deliver best-in-class, end-to-end solutions in geotechnical, geospatial and structural monitoring across the mining and civilContinue Reading
Scatec ASA, a renewable energy provider, has achieved financial close for the Mogobe battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Northern Cape, South Africa. The facility has been awarded a 15-year power purchase agreement under the first window of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP), allowingContinue Reading
Türkiye and Niger have signed a provisional agreement to strengthen cooperation in the mining sector, marking closer ties as global powers compete for access to Niger’s uranium resources. The deal, signed after a visit by a Nigerien delegation to Türkiye, is intended to facilitate Turkish companies’ exploration efforts in Niger,Continue Reading
With prospects improving for the local mining industry, industry leaders conveyed a sense of optimism at this year’s Joburg Indaba. Now in its 12th year, the event provided a bullish outlook on the future of South African mining, with industry leaders sharing positive feedback on the formation of the GovernmentContinue Reading
US-based gold giant Newmont has finalized an agreement to sell its Akyem mine in Ghana to Chinese mining firm Zijin Mining for up to $1 billion in cash. This sale is part of Newmont’s broader strategy to divest non-core assets following its acquisition of Newcrest Mining in 2023. Last month,Continue Reading
Mali’s military government is demanding at least 300 billion CFA ($512 million) in unpaid taxes and dividends from Barrick Gold as part of a broader effort to increase revenue from mining companies. Last month, Malian authorities briefly detained four local employees of Barrick, the world’s second-largest gold miner. In response,Continue Reading
Botswana Diamonds, which holds exploration licenses in South Africa and Botswana, has secured a prospecting permit for five kimberlite bodies in the Marsfontein region of South Africa, an area known for its diamond-rich potential. The permit spans 900.67 hectares and surrounds the historic Marsfontein diamond mine. The permit covers kimberlitesContinue Reading
Mineware Consulting is revolutionizing mine safety with its advanced optical character recognition (OCR) system, a cutting-edge solution designed to eliminate human error in safety data collection. The system streamlines the capture and management of crucial safety and operational data, ensuring compliance, boosting efficiency, and enhancing overall mining safety. OCR isContinue Reading
