Simandou: World’s largest untapped high-grade iron ore deposit
WEBJan 29, 2024 — Simandou is the world’s largest untapped high-grade iron ore deposit. The Simfer joint venture’s mine concession held an estimated Total Mineral Resource as at 31 December 2022 of 2.8 billion tonnes, of which Rio Tinto is today reporting the conversion of an estimated 1.5 billion tonnes to Ore Reserves that support a mine life of 26 years ...
Mining Review Africa
WEBInnovative design and manufacturing key to success for Tech Edge. February 1, 2019. Mining Review Africa is a monthly publication distributed throughout Africa and internationally to decision makers at mines, and mining houses.
Mining all of the reef, all of the time - Miningreview.com
WEBJan 21, 2020 — The Non-Explosive Rock Breaking (NERB) research programme at the Mandela Mining Precinct aims to find a solution that will overcome this very inefficient way of mining and instead find ways of mining that allow for zero dilution, zero risk and zero stoppages in mining. CHANTELLE KOTZE writes. …
Northam Platinum’s Booysendal operation: Looking true North
WEBNovember 6, 2020. Northam Platinum’s Booysendal PGM operation, situated on the eastern limb of the Bushveld Complex, continues to fulfil the true definition of being a new age, new generation mine. This is thanks to the adoption of technology designed to enhance its operational efficiency while most importantly, preserving the environment ...
Sandfire's Motheo Copper Mine triumph - Miningreview.com
WEBJan 29, 2024 — By Mining Review Africa. January 29, 2024. The official opening of ASX-listed Sandfire Resources’ US$325 million Motheo copper mine in August 2023, marks the coming of age of the Kalahari Copperbelt of Botswana, confirming that the area – which already hosts the new Khoemacau underground copper mine – has emerged as a new copper mining ...
A breakdown of mining in South Africa - Miningreview.com
WEBApr 17, 2024 — In 2023, women comprised 19% of the total full-time workforce. A survey of one year of reports from 12 of Minerals Council members across five commodities estimates that mining companies spent more than R5.18 billion on training and development in a single financial year with an estimated value of …
Exxaro’s Belfast coal mine: A mega, modern mine of the future
WEBFeb 26, 2021 — This attitude mirrors diversified mining company Exxaro’s approach in adding value and providing opportunities for growth through the use of technology – something that the company has successfully achieved at its Belfast coal mine in Mpumalanga, writes CHANTELLE KOTZE. Exxaro’s decision to embark on a modernisation journey began in 2012.
Ivanplats’ Platreef project: A tier one mine in the making
WEBMay 12, 2022 — A tier one asset now fully in the making. The Platreef project comprises a massive 26 m-thick flat lying ore body that will be operated using mechanised mining methodologies. It is easily accessible, and according to Ivanplats’ original plans, has the capacity to be a 12 Mtpa PGM operation – and remain in …
Mining safety – 7 common risks to protect yourself against
WEBMar 6, 2020 — 6. Thermal stress. A common health risk that miners face is thermal – or heat – stress. “Mining environments are often very hot and humid, particularly those in outback Australia, which over time can cause thermal stress in workers. “Overexposure to heat and humidity can cause the body to become fatigued and distressed.
New uses for old mine shafts - Miningreview.com
WEBApr 9, 2021 — The Water-Mining project will run for four years, from 1 September 2020 until 31 August 2024. UK Startup Gravitricity targets abandoned mine shafts for energy storage. Disused mine shafts around the UK could also be used as giant gravity batteries, capable of reacting to grid demands in under one second. In 2018, startup company Gravitricity ...