Simandou: World’s largest untapped high-grade iron ore deposit
WEBJan 29, 2024 · Simandou is the world’s largest untapped high-grade iron ore deposit. The Simfer joint venture’s mine concession held an estimated Total Mineral Resource as at 31 December 2022 of 2.8 billion tonnes, of which Rio Tinto is today reporting the conversion of an estimated 1.5 billion tonnes to Ore Reserves that support a mine life of 26 years ...
MC Mining: turnaround plan at the Uitkomst Colliery pays off
WEBNov 1, 2023 · Godfrey Gomwe, MC Mining MD & CEO, commented: “The implementation of turnaround plan at the Uitkomst Colliery during June 2023 has yielded very pleasing results and ROM coal production exceeded the comparative period, despite the increased incidents of electricity blackouts implemented by Eskom, the …
Mining Review Africa
WEBInnovative design and manufacturing key to success for Tech Edge. February 1, 2019. Mining Review Africa is a monthly publication distributed throughout Africa and internationally to decision makers at mines, and mining houses.
Venetia: A new era for South Africa’s flagship diamond mine
WEBJan 29, 2024 · Venetia is synonymous with the South African diamond mining industry. Located in Limpopo, it started production in 1992. Until it ceased open-pit operations at the end of 2022, it contributed 40 % of the country’s annual diamond production. In 2013, De Beers announced that it would invest US$2.3 billion dollars in VUP, marking the single ...
Council for Geoscience: The stepping-stone for exploration
WEBSeptember 20, 2023. For the past 111 years, the COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS) has played a vital role in South Africa as the custodian of geoscientific data – both on and off-shore. Its work is pivotal in ensuring that the country can attract 5% of all global exploration budget by 2025. The COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE is one of the National Science ...
Kamoa Copper to be a low GHG emitter per unit of copper
WEBNov 15, 2022 · A 2020 independent audit of Kamoa’s greenhouse gas intensity metrics performed by consulting engineering and project implementation firm Hatch, confirmed that the Kamoa will be among the world’s lowest greenhouse gas emitters per unit of copper produced. Copper is an irreplaceable element required in the manufacture of advanced ...
Perseus Mining: the latest news on Sissingué and Yaouré
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · At the Sissingué Gold Mine and Fimbiasso Satellite Pits, ongoing exploration continues to identify extensions to existing mineral deposits and other prospects that have significant potential to extend the life of the Sissingué operation.
Wesizwe Platinum intercepts first UG2 in main shaft
WEBMar 27, 2015 · The main shaft headgear at Wesizwe Platinum’s flagship Bakubung platinum mine, in the North West. Development at the Bakubung mine, which is located on the Western Limb of the Bushveld Complex near Rustenburg in the North West province, is continuing at a pace and is on track as both the main shaft and the ventilation shaft reach the same sinking levels of 770 m.
MineARC system: New level in refuge chamber technology
WEBJuly 26, 2015. A new MineARC system delivers the latest “ground breaking” innovation in refuge chamber technology – the Compressed Air Management System (CAMS). After more than a year of research, development and testing, MineARC’s engineering team have developed a breathable air system that is unique to the market; offering a range of ...
The future of gold in South Africa - Miningreview.com
WEBDec 4, 2023 · Over the five years to 2021, production from South Africa decreased by a CAGR of 5.66% and is expected to rise by a CAGR of 4% between 2022 and 2026. In 2022, an estimated 110 metric tons of gold were produced in the country. Gold production in South Africa decreased significantly compared to 2010, with a volume of 189 metric tons.