In many large-scale mining operations, particularly those processing hard, competent ore, grinding circuits are quietly dealing with a significant inefficiency that often goes unnoticed. In many cases, this inefficiency is simply accepted as part of the process — despite its cost. Between 5% and 30% of the material entering theContinue Reading
Blasting, explosives, and metallurgical solutions provider BME is supporting mines as they navigate rising operational complexity, including deeper orebodies, declining grades, geological variability, higher stripping ratios, increased geotechnical risk, and growing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) scrutiny. During an in-house webinar on improving blast outcomes in challenging geological conditions lastContinue Reading
The export structure of the Democratic Republic of the Congo highlights a growing economic vulnerability driven by heavy reliance on a single market and a dominant commodity, according to a report by Target Sarl. The report shows that China accounts for around 62% of the DRC’s mineral export volumes, reinforcingContinue Reading
Managing groundwater ingress is one of the most complex technical challenges faced in underground mining. Water-bearing fissures, fractured rock formations and unexpected inflows can disrupt operations, compromise safety and delay development schedules. Addressing these risks requires specialised engineering expertise and proven methodologies – capabilities that Cementation Africa has developed throughContinue Reading
In Africa’s demanding mining landscape, BME, an Omnia Holdings company, provides projects with a powerful technological edge through its advanced AXXIS™ Titanium electronic initiation system (EIS). Nishen Hariparsad, General Manager for Technology & Marketing at BME, said AXXIS™ Titanium facilitates the design and execution of highly complex, precisely timed blastContinue Reading
