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Partnership saves mine R95m in energy costs
A primary concern for mining companies is the spiralling costs of energy - and when you have an annual electricity bill that is around R500m reducing these costs is key... read more>>



Mining & Energy
GRP the preferred material for cooling towers
Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) is the most suitable primary cooling tower material in mining processes involving aggressive chemical solutions, says Roger Rusch, CEO of IWC... read more>>
BHP Billiton non-executive director passes away
Mining powerhouse BHP Billiton said on Tuesday it was with profound sadness that its board announced the passing of Sir John Buchanan on Monday, 13 July... read more>>
Energy
Africa Energy Forum well attended
EnergyNet Limited has expressed its satisfaction with the attendance of the Africa Energy Forum which took place in Dubai from 8-11 June 2015... read more>>
GIL Africa congress to address convergence in energy and more
Frost & Sullivan will present key trends influencing the African landscape at the Growth Innovation Leadership (GIL) Africa congress at The Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town on 20 August 2015. read more>>
Eskom extends Brian Molefe's contract by three months
The Eskom board on Wednesday, 15 July 2015, said it would extend acting CE Brian Molefe's contract by three months... read more>>
Nuclear energy briefing revealed nothing new - experts

Amanda Khoza

Experts have raised questions around the SANEC's "status update" on the Nuclear New Build project... read more>>
juwi a preferred bidder for Garob wind farm
juwi Renewable Energy was recently announced as a preferred bidder for the 140MW Garob wind farm in the fourth round of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP)... read more>>
Eskom in negotiations for renewal of boiler-serve contracts
Eskom on Tuesday, 14 July 2015, said the equity share by boiler-serve contractors has been tabled for discussion as part of the negotiations for the renewal of the boiler-serve contracts... read more>>
Mines
Kumba Iron Ore H1 operating profit margin decreased to 28% vs 47%
Kumba Iron Ore withheld its interim dividend, citing a volatile and depressed market for the steel-making ingredient that lowered... read more>>
Harmony CEO Graham Briggs to retire
Harmony Gold CEO Graham Briggs will retire once a suitable replacement has been found by the board, the company said on Thursday, 16 July... read more>>
Kumba in talks to close mine, 1,200 jobs at stake
Almost 1,200 mineworkers could lose their jobs, after Kumba Iron Ore announced on Thursday, 16 July 2015, that it had started a consultation process to close its Thabazimbi mine in Limpopo Province... read more>>
Mining Resources
Unpacking the secrets of South Africa's dolerite sills

Grant Cawthorn

The exploitation of mineral deposits always creates debates around economic necessity versus environmental preservation... read more>>
Science & Engineering
Technology drives the future of mining

Scott Mcgowan

Mining may be a highly industrial endeavour that hasn't changed dramatically over the decades, but sophisticated new technologies are starting to play... read more>>
Jubilee Platinum to sell Middelburg smelter and power complex

Allan Seccombe

Jubilee Platinum (JBL), in a long-anticipated move, has agreed to sell its Middelburg smelter and power complex for R110.5m in cash... read more>>
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New events to diarise
MTE Rustenburg Mining and Technical Expo
MTE - 10 Sep 2015, Rustenburg

Upcoming events
Mine Health and Safety Act legal liability course
Continuing Education at the University of Pretoria - 22 Jul 2015 to 24 Jul 2015, Pretoria

Carbon Tax and Carbon Credits
GCX Africa - 22 Jul 2015, Cape Town

MTE - Lephalale Mining and Technical Expo
MTE - 23 Jul 2015, Lephalale ( Ellisras)

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