Mineral smuggling from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into Rwanda has reached alarming levels, exacerbating conflict, enabling corruption, and destabilizing the region, according to a forthcoming United Nations report. At the heart of this illicit trade are the so-called “three Ts” — tin, tantalum, and tungsten — minerals essentialContinue Reading
PANAMA CITY – The Panamanian government has approved a maintenance and environmental safety plan for the Cobre Panama copper mine, operated by First Quantum Minerals. However, officials made it clear that this does not signal a reopening of the mine. Trade and Industry Minister Julio Molto announced on Friday thatContinue Reading
TOMRA Mining’s global network of Test Centers provides mining companies with a vital resource to make informed decisions about sensor-based ore sorting. By testing material samples under real-world conditions, mining operations can determine whether sorting is a viable solution for their mine and identify the most effective technology for theirContinue Reading
WearCheck Water, a division of leading condition monitoring specialist, WearCheck, has expanded its expertise in water analysis with the introduction of Legionella pneumophila detection and enumeration. This latest development positions WearCheck at the forefront of water and surface safety monitoring, ensuring businesses, industries, and public institutions can proactively manage LegionellaContinue Reading
A senior White House official highlighted the importance of promoting mining projects in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia. This is crucial for securing a stable global supply of critical minerals needed to combat climate change. Amos Hochstein, White House senior adviser for energy and investment,Continue Reading
Known for its extensive mine training offerings and innovative learning approaches, Murray & Roberts Cementation has further raised the bar with a ‘mock-up’ facility for underground mechanised mining. Tony Pretorius, Education, Training and Development Executive at Murray & Roberts Cementation, says the new installation is a quantum leap for mining-relatedContinue Reading
Vedanta Resources has commenced funding to Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and has disbursed its first $25 million for employee salaries, contract labour as well as for other critical services needed to maintain the integrity of the asset. The company has deployed a technical team at KCM to work together withContinue Reading
The evaluation of static and cyclic liquefaction of mine tailings and soils is a key focus for tailings dam engineers, in response to the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM). The pressure on International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) member mining companies to comply with the GISTM isContinue Reading
As the demand for market leading Grindex pumps steadily increases, official distributor of this dewatering pump brand, Integrated Pump Technology is growing its support capacity to keep customers well served. “Our expansion into the SADC region and beyond has been built on the proven quality of rugged Grindex pumps underpinnedContinue Reading
Weir Minerals, manufacturer of the industry-leading Warman® slurry pump, has released the latest edition of its coveted Warman® Slurry Pumping Handbook. The 6th edition, compiled by the most trusted name in slurry pumps, features detailed engineering data required for most slurry pumping applications. Drawing on decades of Weir Minerals’ inhouseContinue Reading
