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Zamboye mine disaster: When a closed mine keeps operating, who is responsible?
The collapse of the Zamboye gold-mining site in the Central African Republic has raised a difficult question beyond the immediate…
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Abandoned mines: Why closing the gate is not enough
When a mine is abandoned, simply putting up a “closed” sign at the gate is not enough. Without proper rehabilitation…
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Supply chain discipline emerges as a frontline driver for conveyor uptime
As mining operations place growing pressure on plant availability and production continuity, the management of conveyor spares is increasingly being…
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Strong governance, strong balance sheet, stronger mining partnerships
When selecting partners for complex long-term underground mining contracts, mining companies look beyond technical expertise and operational experience. Increasingly, they…
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Mantashe calls for stronger accountability after Samancor tailings facility failure
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe has called for stronger accountability in the management of mine tailings facilities…
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BMG and Danfoss launch new Danfoss iC7-Automation drives at Electra Mining Africa 2026
BMG will be launching the new Danfoss iC7-Automation Variable Speed Drive (VSD) enclosed range at Electra Mining Africa 2026, marking…
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Becker Mining to showcase integrated mining solutions at Electra Mining Africa 2026
Becker Mining South Africa – part of the global Becker Mining Systems Group – will be showcasing its comprehensive mining…
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Southern Palladium secures mining right for Bengwenyama PGM project
South African mining company Southern Palladium has secured a mining right for its Bengwenyama PGM-Chrome project in Limpopo, clearing the…
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Fortuna Mining acquires Bambadji gold project in Senegal
Fortuna Mining has acquired the Bambadji advanced gold exploration project in Senegal from Barrick and IAMGOLD, expanding its exploration footprint…
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DMPR assesses Rustenburg mine heap collapse after 14 illegal miners die
South Africa’s Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is assessing the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 14 illegal miners…
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