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Fuels, lubricants provider launches new brand positioning

Published: 03 May 24

African energy solutions group Engen has launched a new business-to-business brand positioning to cement the company as a preferred energy solutions provider to its commercial fuels and lubricants customers, including opencast mining companies – a significant user of fuels and lubricants owing to often-extensive fleets of large diesel-powered mining equipment. The company maintains its commitment to enriching lives for a sustainable future and its new ‘Always Moving’ slogan is aligned with the directive to keep assisting industries by providing them with technologically-advanced fuels, lubricants, chemicals and associated services.

New limestone quarry under development

Published: 03 May 24

As the important mineral component of its cement, limestone will soon be mined from a new deposit by aggregates and construction materials company AfriSam’s Ulco cement plant, in the Northern Cape. The relocated quarry will be capable of providing security of supply for about 40 years, and will need to deliver about two-million tonnes of limestone to Ulco each year.

Surface-mining skills shortage a concern – association

Published: 03 May 24

Amid the current economic challenges in South Africa, local mining and quarrying industry representative organisation Aspasa stresses the importance of discovering smarter ways of mining economically and calls for the creation of platforms for young people to develop in the industry. The association asserts that small-scale surface mines provide a broad spectrum of exposure for individuals entering the mining industry, as they can acquire a well-rounded knowledge while being deployed in surface mining operations.

Mine focuses on steady-state production, tech, cost saving

Published: 03 May 24

Coal exploration and mining company Canyon Coal is focusing on maintaining steady-state coal production at its Khanye colliery in Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng, with the former having made significant progress in the past six months by improving production through smarter operational management, improved planning and cost-saving initiatives. The company has also made headway in reaching final rehabilitation levels in all three of the colliery’s opencast sections, demonstrating its commitment towards environmental sustainability and responsible mining practices.

Brick maker allays fears over coal mining licence

Published: 03 May 24

Clay brick and paver maker Corobrik reports that it has no intention of entering into the coal mining sector, despite its application to mine the commodity at its Centurion-based Rietvlei mine and plant. The company operates a clay mining operation near the ecologically-sensitive Rietvlei Nature Reserve and concerns were raised by the nearby community, reserve stakeholders and visitors when it came to their attention that Corobrik intended to apply for a licence to mine coal at its existing clay mine.

Underground construction employee dies at Harmony's Mponeng mine

Published: 02 May 24

Gold miner Harmony Gold Mining Company reports that an underground construction employee, working on planned rail maintenance, died at its Mponeng mine near Carletonville, in Gauteng, on May 1. The nature of the incident that led to the fatality is under investigation.

Diamcor announces C$1.5m private placement

Published: 02 May 24

Diamond mining company Diamcor Mining plans to complete a non-brokered private placement financing of up to C$1.5-million, and anticipates that an aggregate of up to C$1.25-million of the financing will be subscribed to by existing larger shareholders, management and directors. The company says the financing will consist of up to 30-million units at a price of C$0.05 each, with each unit consisting of one common share of the company and one common share purchase warrant.

Akobo says production start-up date in Ethiopia uncertain

Published: 02 May 24

Scandinavian gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals has informed shareholders of the progress it is making in solving recent challenges with nationwide fuel supply disruptions and new customs procedures, finally enabling full site activity at its Segele mine, in Ethiopia. Production start-up is, however, still uncertain, but has been delayed to July or August.

Thungela announces passing of Thero Setiloane

Published: 02 May 24

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed coal mining company Thungela Resources has announced the passing of Thero Setiloane, who served as an independent nonexecutive director of the company. “His contribution to the group, his in-depth knowledge of the mining sector, and his warm personality will be missed,” Thungela stated in a Stock Exchange News Services announcement on Thursday.

Galileo receives second payment from Afrimat for Glenover business, last payment expected soon

Published: 02 May 24

London-listed Galileo Resources has confirmed receipt of a second payment totalling R48-million, or £2.1-million, from JSE-listed diversified miner Afrimat in its option to buy shares in Glenover Phosphate. The agreement between the companies signed in December 2021 entailed Afrimat exercising an option to acquire Glenover through shares and shareholder loans, in which Galileo had a 30% direct and 4.9% indirect interest through a company called Galagen.