Dayton-Phoenix Group today announced the successful completion of testing for VOLT, its hybrid locomotive power solution designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions across rail operations, including industrial and mine-site rail systems, while preserving the value and performance of existing diesel locomotives. VOLT is engineered to integrate directly with conventionalContinue Reading
Barrick Gold Corporation has selected Metso’s Concorde CellTM flotation technology for its Lumwana expansion project in North-Western Province in Zambia. The Concorde Cell flotation cells will work in combination with the TankCell® technology previously selected for the project. The high-intensity Concorde Cell technology is Metso’s advanced solution for processing complex orebodies. Integrating Concorde Cell with TankCell® technology represents a reliable and highly effective way to optimize the flowsheet. The forced-air pneumatic Concorde Cell is recognized for its ability to deliver faster flotation kinetics, exceptional recovery rates of fineContinue Reading
As engineers and workers navigate deep shafts and unstable geology when visibility remains limited, communications are fragile, and risks move faster than human response, the mining sector becomes one of the world’s most hazardous industries. The urgency is visible in recent trends. According to the Mining Safety and Health AdministrationContinue Reading
Across the mining industry, a notable trend has emerged where original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractors and mine operators are increasingly calling on Weba Chute Systems to assist in resolving process flow issues that impact plant performance. These challenges typically arise when new or existingContinue Reading
The Cape Mining Club has announced the return of its annual event, Cape Mining Mixer 2026, which will be held at Cape Town’s Cabo Beach Club on Wednesday, 11 February 2026. Now in its third year, the event stands out as one of the most eagerly awaited networking evenings during theContinue Reading
Prisma Training Solutions has taken a significant step toward strengthening South Africa’s mining skills pipeline by formalising the link between Further Education and Training (FET) and Higher Education and Training (HET). This development creates a clear and structured progression route for mining learners to advance from foundational qualifications into recognisedContinue Reading
Managing tailings safely and sustainably remains one of the mining industry’s biggest challeng es. For operations where above-ground deposition in a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) is the only option, finding equipment that balances operational efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility is critical. Yet, many conventional deposition methods struggle to keep paceContinue Reading
Gatherings like the Investing in African Mining Indaba, now a regular feature of Cape Town’s calendar in February, are becoming even more important in an age of widespread misinformation. This is likely to make the theme of the event – which this year is ‘Stronger Together’ – resonate withContinue Reading
Haver & Boecker Niagara will unveil its largest booth to date at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, March 3-7 in Las Vegas, offering attendees an interactive look at the latest mineral processing technologies. The booth, designed as an immersive, museum-style experience, will feature multiple rooms highlighting its end-to-end solutions and include live demonstrations ofContinue Reading
Collaboration among key stakeholders in Africa’s mining sector unlocks solutions to pressing challenges – like safety and environmental risks, skills shortages, rising operational costs, and price volatility – that is ambitious for any single entity to tackle alone. When innovation emerges from such close partnerships, technology is also deployed effectively,Continue Reading
