South Africa Grindrod to build copper railway in Zambia
It will connect the landlocked country's vast copper mines to the Atlantic coast.
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Improving productivity, efficiency and safety through automation and reliable communication infrastructure
Implementing automation into the mining environment has the potential to realise long term cost reductions and increase levels of productivity and efficiency. […]
More than mining: Anglo sets up trading arm
Anglo American takes a leaf from Glencore's book, sets up trading and logistics division set to contribute $400m to profits within two years.
Water filtration company targeting estimated $1 trillion worth of precious metals sitting in old mining sites
Using 'natures very own sponges' to extract precious metals.
Canadian, Aussie juniors lead mining exploration in Chile
While the junior sector keeps attracting foreign investment, about $40 billion large-scale projects have been put on ice or postponed, study reveals.
Watchdog censures mining firms in Uganda for ignoring locals’ rights
Rights group claims Uganda’s government has promoted private investment in mining without involving landowners.
Amplats to slash 1,400 jobs, warns fresh strike could lead to more
Despite the miner returned to profitability last year, it is now facing a strike at its processing plants.
Mining opposition risks $57bn projected investment in Peru
Last year alone there were 149 conflicts involving mines in the country.
Back to miners graduating with 6-figure salaries ‘in a few years’
Baby boomers are retiring and even if only a small fraction of new projects take off, the ensuing skills shortage will bring back mining jobs boom.
