Ivanplats provides unlimited opportunity to 150 000 people
WEB30 November 2018. Ivanplats has provided free WiFi access to 20 communities surrounding its Platreef mine in the Mogalakwena municipality, with a population of about 150 000. This can only be described as one of the most innovative community sustainability initiatives ever undertaken in the South African mining sector, writes Laura Cornish.
AVZ Minerals’ Manono: A world-class lithium producer on the …
WEBJun 13, 2022 · The results of the drilling programme were impressive and included 235 m at 1.66% Li 2 O, 202.8 m at 1.57% Li 2 O and 250.9 m at 1.48% Li 2 O. In 2021, AVZ put out a definitive feasibility study based on a JORC compliant mineral resource of 400 Mt at 1.65% Li 2 O, which Ferguson says is the largest deposit of its kind in in the world.. In May this year, the DRC’s minister of mines ...
History repeats itself at Palabora copper mine - Miningreview.com
WEBLaura Cornish. 12 February 2020. In 2020, Palabora Copper will enter its 64th year of operation – making it one of the oldest mining operations in South Africa. Despite its age, the operation has a long and prosperous future ahead of it. This is due to a significant US$1 billion investment from its 74% owner HBIS Group, a Chinese iron and ...
Allied Gold: New strategy will propel the company to senior status
WEB27 March 2024. Allied Gold Corporation, which listed on the TSX in September last year, has embarked on a new phase of growth which should see it doubling its annual gold production to between 700 and 800 koz by 2029. Central to the company’s growth strategy are a major expansion of its Sadiola mine in Mali and the development of an entirely ...
Angola: From rough diamond to mining giant? - Miningreview.com
WEBFeb 2, 2023 · This would enable Angola to overtake South Africa and become the fifth largest diamond producer by volume. Angola exported 8.7 million carats in 2021, generating $1.6 billion, according to Kimberley Process data. Endiama projected 10.5 million carats this year, and the sector has already generated $1 billion in H1, 2022.
Assmang’s Black Rock mine operations’ underground evolution …
WEB27 November 2015. Sinking headgear for the new Gloria ventilation shaft at Black Rock mine. The Northern Cape’s Kalahari region is currently underway with one of the few major billion rand projects in South Africa, which will see Assmang’s Black Rock mine operation increase its operational capacity to 4.6 Mtpa.
Trends in underground hard-rock mining for gold and base metals
WEBJul 20, 2021 · DOWNLOAD MINING ELITES IN AFRICA 2021. While underground mining methods show higher cost than open pit, their complexity almost always means that there is opportunity in both productivity and cost improvement. Underground hard-rock mining accounts for 40% of global mining operations but only …
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.
What are the challenges in Africa's mining industry?
WEBJan 8, 2024 · Regulatory and policy uncertainty: Regulatory and policy uncertainty poses a significant challenge to Africa’s mining sector, causing disruptions and delays as governments consider or implement changes. The evolving landscape curbs long-term planning and investment decisions, impacting the …