Collaborative, integrated solutions from SKF boost production for prominent mining operation in Zambia
The scope of work also called for three off 248/1800 bearings and the design of new feed end (FE) and discharge end (DE) housings.
Southern Africa
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Vedanta considers Zambia copper IPO to support $1 billion investment plan
Vedanta Resources, the mining and energy company controlled by Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal, is considering listing its Zambian copper unit
Theta Gold kicks off pre-construction work at TGME Gold Plant in South Africa
The TGME gold plant will process underground ore, surface tailings and rock dumps to produce Doré bars for refining.
Mogalakwena mine boosts wear life of Weir Warman pumps
Testing was conducted on a Warman MCR® 450 slurry pump at the North Concentrator to improve sleeve and packing wear life under conditions of contaminated or sub-optimal flush water.
Busa U17 Girls Win SKF Tournament, Earn Gothia Cup Spot in Sweden
Victory at the SKF Meet the World Football Tournament earns Busa U17 all-girls team a spot at the Gothia Cup in Sweden in July!
Deep Yellow drag feet on Namibia uranium project
The Tumas project, located approximately 80 kilometers east of the Port of Walvis Bay, is one of the most advanced greenfield uranium developments globally.
Ivanhoe Mines Commences Giant Copper Exploration Program in Zambia
As announced on September 10, 2024, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Ivanhoe Mines and the Republic of Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (Ministry of Mines)
Bezant Resources secures green light for Hope and Gorob copper-gold project in Namibia
Spanning across central Namibia’s Matchless Copper Belt, the Hope and Gorob Project is no small undertaking. Covering a vast area of roughly 800 square kilometers, the licence includes
Integrated Fire Technology branches out to Steelpoort
Officially opening its doors on 30 January 2025, the IFT Steelpoort Branch brings the full range of premium water-mist, aerosol and foam fire suppression systems to cater to the needs of customers in various industrial sectors, with a primary focus on mining and forestry.
The Minerals Council South Africa launches its comprehensive Ex-Mineworkers Occupational Lung Disease Guide
The Minerals Council’s multi-party Masoyise Health Programme launched the guide in English, isiXhosa, Sesotho and Portuguese to assist former mineworkers across the Southern African Development Community in understanding their healthcare rights, compensation benefits, and how to contact support structures for lung diseases incurred while working on South African mines.