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Acid mining
Long-term solution for acid mine drainage
The long-awaited acid mine drainage (AMD) long-term solution has be been launched, and Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane promises it will improve the water supply to
19 May 2016
Press release
Ncamiso Mining Adds Value through Recovery and Remediation
Local mining and raw material processing firm, Ncamiso, has joined forces with Mintails Mining SA- to carry out vital Ncamiso cc services in order to ensure maximum gold recovery as well as environmental....
17 May 2016
Local news
Umzamo Analytical Services CEO Audrey Ndlovu Named as Finalist at Ithala Business Acheiver Award
Umzamo Analytical Services (UAS), a leading coal analysis sampling and preparation provider, has announced that CEO Audrey Ndlovu was named as a finalist at the 2016 Ithala Business Achiever Awards.
16 May 2016
Local news
Brighter future for African power
The expansion of generation and transmission capacity, and the rapid adoption of renewables such as solar, promise economic benefits and improved quality of life across Africa, power sector stakeholders have...
16 May 2016
Fuel supply
Delivering over one million litres of fuel daily
Recognition of the role black industrialists have to play in our emerging economy, coupled with its commitment to reconstruct South African society to allow for more inclusive economic growth...
10 May 2016
Energy alternatives
Trina Solar Awarded a Silver Rating in EcoVadis CSR Survey
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a global leader in photovoltaic ("PV") modules, solutions, and services today announced that the Company has been granted a Silver Recognition..
09 May 2016
Cranes
Verlinde gains strong representation in Namibia and Limpopo
The growing Verlinde Cranes & Hoists dealer service network has been expanded by the addition of Expert Mining Solutions and Pirtek as the designated dealers for Namibia and the Steelpoort area.
28 Apr 2016
Junior Miners
Unexplored regions in Africa await junior miners
An empty pipeline in mining is a problem, and should be a major worry to industry and governments, and is an issue that will be hotly debated at the upcoming 2016 Junior Indaba on 1-2 June in Joburg.
25 Apr 2016
Volvo trucks
Gearing up for tough operating conditions
Volvo Trucks South Africa’s range of extra heavy vehicles are now even more geared to take on the demanding terrain and extreme operating conditions of the African continent.
22 Apr 2016
Ed's letter
Making lemonade out of lemons
Welcome to another edition of Mining Prospectus, coming to you after a turbulent opening to 2016, involving more negative news than good. The Mining Indaba had a rather sombre feel this year.
14 Apr 2016
Sustainability
Mine closures: Thorough planning paramount
In true tradition, to mark the opening of the 2016 Mining Indaba, Digby Wells Environmental hosted their 6th Annual Sustainability Breakfast at the Atlantic Imbizo Conference Venue, and Mining Prospectus was on
14 Apr 2016
Indaba interview
Scott McCaw, Group MD, Panafrican Equipment at Mining Indaba 2016
Scott McCaw, Group Managing Director, Panafrican Equipment speaking with Mining Prospectus editor Gregory Simpson at Mining Indaba 2016.
14 Apr 2016