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Sépia-2 oil development, Brazil

Published: 28 Jun 24

The project proposes to build a new floating production storage and offloading unit in the Presalt Santos basin.

Atapu-2 oil development, Brazil

Published: 28 Jun 24

The project partners propose to build a floating production storage and offloading unit in the Presalt Santos basin off the shore of Brazil.

Vanderbijlpark facility blast furnace conversion project, South Africa – update

Published: 28 Jun 24

The technical concept and scope report for the electric arc furnace conversion have been approved.

Paardevlei ground-mounted solar photovoltaic and battery storage project, South Africa – update

Published: 28 Jun 24

The project feasibility phase is envisaged to be completed by the end of July 2024.

ArcelorMittal South Africa renewable-energy project, South Africa – update

Published: 28 Jun 24

The project has been put out to tender.

Hendrina Wind Farm, South Africa

Published: 28 Jun 24

Enertrag plans to build a grid-ready wind farm in Mpumalanga.

A large yellow 410 P-Tier Articulated Dump Truck with a man wearing PPE driving it

Dump truck redesigned to improve surface mining

Published: 28 Jun 24

Last month, heavy equipment manufacturer John Deere announced that it has redesigned its 410 P-Tier Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) with upgrades to its design and productivity performance, following requests by its earthmoving clients through a discussion with customer groups. The 410 P-Tier ADT now incorporates a redesigned and wider dump body that enhances material retention, lowers the loading height, and shifts the centre of gravity downward. These improvements significantly boost cycle times in quarry and aggregate mining applications.

A 20 B50E articulated dump truck manufactured in South Africa by Bell Equipment being loaded by a Kobelco SK850LC-8 excavator

Emerald miner invests in SA-made dump trucks

Published: 28 Jun 24

Emerald producer Grizzly Mining has invested in 20 B50E articulated dump trucks (ADTs), manufactured by South African mining and construction equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment, for its operation that is located 48 km south-west of Kitwe, in Zambia. The Bell B50E 45 t ADTs will reduce mining costs by optimising economies of scale and consequently ramping up the mine’s production capabilities.

EFFICIENCY BOOST The Xcentric ripper is a hydraulic attachment on an excavator that employs percussion to break or rip through hard material at a rate that is 80% more effective than a standard vibration-activated attachment or hydraulic hammer

Percussion excavation as blasting alternative

Published: 28 Jun 24

Opencast mining, bulk materials handling, and drilling and blasting service provider Zizwe Opencast Mining’s fleet of hydraulic ripper excavator attachments from systems developer Xcentric enables clients to mine in socially sensitive areas, such as near communities, where drilling and blasting are not feasible. The Xcentric ripper is a hydraulic attachment on an excavator that employs percussion to break or rip through hard material at a rate that is 80% more effective than a standard vibration-activated attachment or hydraulic hammer.

NEW ERA
The scheduled start of underground production in the first half of 2028 is anticipated to bring a new era of high-value diamond recovery for Lucara

Underground expansion progressing towards 2028 start

Published: 28 Jun 24

With careful planning, innovative solutions and a dedicated team, diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corporation’s Karowe Underground Expansion Project (UGP) at the wholly owned Karowe diamond mine, in Botswana, is well-positioned to achieve its goals, says CEO and president William Lamb. The scheduled start of underground production in the first half of 2028 is anticipated to bring “a new era of high-value diamond recovery, further solidifying Lucara’s position in the global market”, he adds, noting that as the project progresses, the continued collaboration with the government of Botswana and the local communities will be pivotal.