The approval of Eskom’s ZAR62c/kWh (US$0.038/kWh) tariff for energy-intensive users marks a significant milestone for South Africa’s ferrochrome industry. Whilst the tariff alone is unlikely to reverse two decades of structural decline, it may help stabilise the sector and preserve the country’s remaining competitive smelting capacity. South Africa entered theContinue Reading
Andrada Mining (AIM: ATM) is targeting production at its Lithium Ridge Project in Namibia by 2028–2029, with the company accelerating exploration, resource and reserve definition ahead of a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS). CEO Anthony Viljoen says the company is ramping up its drilling programme as it positions the project toContinue Reading
South Africa remains an important player in the global vanadium market, ranking fourth among the world’s top five producers and one of the few primary vanadium producers (alongside Brazil and China). In other words, vanadium in South Africa is extracted from ore rather than recovering it from metallurgical slag orContinue Reading
At Electra Mining Africa 2026, Steinmüller Africa (SMA) will unveil a Water System Model that will place one of industry’s most overlooked reliability factors on centre stage: how feedwater and deaerator systems protect critical boiler infrastructure. The model shows how water is treated, stored, preheated and prepared before entering a boiler. By removing dissolvedContinue Reading
TOMRA Mining has been awarded a contract by Pilgangoora Operations Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of PLS Group Limited (PLS), for the supply of sensor-based ore sorting equipment for the proposed P2000 Expansion Project (P2000 Project) at the Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia. The contract forms part of PLS’ approved pre-FinalContinue Reading
Byrnecut, one of the world’s leading underground mining contractors, has invested in a fleet of 20 Sandvik underground drills, loaders and trucks and five raise boring systems to support its operations across Australia, Canada, West Africa and Southern Africa. Byrnecut’s latest investment includes four Sandvik DD422i development drills, four Toro®Continue Reading
ACTOM, Africa’s largest manufacturer, repairer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment will exhibit at Electra Mining Africa 2026, taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 7 to 11 September. The company will use the platform to showcase its fast-growing energy storage capability with lithium-ion batteries, Battery Energy Storage SystemsContinue Reading
As mining operations place growing pressure on plant availability and production continuity, the management of conveyor spares is increasingly being recognised as a critical reliability function rather than a routine procurement exercise. According to David Pereira, Head of Sales at Tru-Trac, effective supply chain discipline around conveyor components is essentialContinue Reading
Across the global mining sector, Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulation has become a standard feature of transfer chute design. But according to Weba Chute Systems, the danger lies in confusing a verification tool with a complete design methodology. “Across the industry, the use of DEM has become mainstream,” says MarkContinue Reading
Epiroc Acquires South African Mining Aftermarket Specialist Eventspec to Strengthen African Operations Swedish mining equipment and services company Epiroc has completed the acquisition of South African mining aftermarket specialist Eventspec, strengthening its manufacturing and service capabilities in one of Africa’s largest mining markets. Johannesburg-based Eventspec manufactures replacement parts for drillContinue Reading
