Weir is redefining the comminution landscape with a fully integrated approach that unites its ENDURON® range of high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGRs), crushers, and screens which is now strengthened by its in-house screening media. “Combined with our renowned service culture and extensive global footprint, this creates a truly unmatched offering. In …
Read More »Premier Minns to Open IMARC 2025 as $17.8m Windfall Beckons for NSW
New South Wales (NSW)’s Premier Chris Minns will open the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025, spotlighting the event’s growing influence and its projected $17.8 million boost to the state’s economy. Set for 21–23 October 2025 at the ICC Sydney, IMARC 2025 will be the event’s biggest edition yet, drawing over 10,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Minns …
Read More »Pix4D to provide an accurate data capture workflow with PIX4Dcatch and Trimble Connect
PIX4Dcatch is a user-friendly 3D scanning and AR visualization tool used by professionals in industries such as underground utility mapping and construction. Paired with the Trimble® Catalyst™ DA2 positioning system, this comprehensive solution combines photogrammetry, LiDAR technology, and RTK positioning to deliver centimeter accuracy, making it a value-added tool for …
Read More »Mining conclave set to unlock new era of opportunity
Tega Industries Africa hosted the third chapter of its Mineral Processing Conclave in Pretoria on Friday, 3 October, to unite industry leaders and technical experts to shape the future of mining across the continent. These are exciting times for miners and the industry is entering an exciting phase with global …
Read More »Gemfields Bets on Montepuez Expansion to Revive Earnings
The Gemfields Group Ltd expects a challenging first half of 2025 but is banking on new capacity in Mozambique to drive a turnaround later in the year. However, it projects a net loss of USD24.6 million for the six months to June 30, compared with a USD13.7 million profit a …
Read More »Farmers Sue Chinese Mining Firm Over Massive Zambian Spill
A group of 50 farmers and three non-governmental organizations have filed a lawsuit against Chinese state-owned firm Sino-Metals Leach (SML), seeking $220 million in damages following a massive acidic spill in February. The lawsuit, filed in a Zambian court, alleges that the company’s waste storage facility near the town of …
Read More »The lube kitchen series part 8: antioxidants – the anti-ageing additive in your oil
Antioxidants is the next area of focus in the continuing discussion about oil additives, with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck. What are they? Zinc dithiophosphates, hindered phenols, aromatic amines, sulphurised phenols. What do they do? Retard oxidative decomposition. How do they do it? Decompose peroxides and terminate free-radical reactions. …
Read More »Same Shift, More Tonnes: Why Short-Interval Control is Changing Open-Pit Mining
The Zambian government has set a bold vision for the copper sector. Through the National Three Million Metric Tonnes Copper Production Strategy (2031) and the Critical Minerals Strategy (2024–2028), Zambia aims to lift output from around 820,000 tonnes in 2024 to one million tonnes in 2025, and ultimately to three …
Read More »Zambian Mine Spill Victims Seek $420 Million from Chinese Operator
Residents affected by a large-scale toxic spill at a Zambian mine in February have demanded $420 million in compensation from the Chinese state-owned company that operates the site. The claims follow reports that the disaster may be one of the worst of its kind globally. Two separate legal firms representing …
Read More »Zambia’s Mining Sector Seeks Power Stability at C&I Summit
As Zambia navigates its dual role as a copper-rich mining hub and a nation grappling with persistent power challenges, the inaugural Commercial + Industrial (C&I) Energy and Storage Summit has become a crucial forum for industry leaders to address the country’s energy future. Held at the Pamodzi Hotel, the event, …
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