Proponent rolls out 120 automated heavy vehicles
An autonomous technology company will supply dozens of driverless trucks to a $2.1 billion development. Hexagon AB is rolling out 120 automated road trains at...
Safety and security
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Burkina Faso Halts Gold Exports in Bold Move to Regulate Sector
by Wayne
Imagine waking up one day to find that the very foundation of your livelihood has been abruptly put on pause. For many in Burkina Faso,...
Nigeria leads Africa’s mining sector resurgence
by Wayne
The 30th edition of “Investing in Mining Indaba” recently held in Cape Town, South Africa provided another opportunity for African countries through their Ministers of...
Mining giant commends ‘brave’ FIFO worker for criticising unsafe conditions
by Wayne
A resources multinational honoured a remote employee who reported a substandard work environment. BHP recently commended a female team member who complained about unsafe conditions...
Xtract planning disposal of Manica Gold Project
by Wayne
Xtract Resources announced plans to dispose of the Manica Gold Project on Wednesday, reporting that it had entered into conditional agreements with its Mozambique partner MMP...
Employer declares ‘explosion protected’ electric heavy vehicle a success
by Wayne
A mining solutions company celebrated victory for its blast-resistant, sustainable transporter. Ampcontrol recently hailed its DRIFTEX driftrunner as a success. The battery electric vehicle is...
African Rainbow Minerals pivots to chrome and copper after platinum price slump
by Wayne
African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is pursuing chrome and copper opportunities after weaker platinum group metal (PGM) and coal prices drove its annual profit 43% lower,...
Race for critical minerals affect African nations most, South Africa says
by Wayne
The contest for critical minerals is fueling geopolitical rivalry, creating challenges that are “more significantly felt by African nations”, South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa said...
Management receives pay cut for multiple fatalities
by Wayne
A multinational will reduce remuneration for resources executives following workplace deaths. Glencore recently confirmed it would slash the chief executive’s performance incentives because four employees...
Fires, sinkholes and toxic water: The legacy of coal-mining in Zimbabwe
by Wayne
For Amon Chibuswa, the sun setting over Dinde village signifies more than the coming of the Sabbath, a ritual still observed in the small settlement...