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Wits GIS course prepares professionals for the future workforce

Geographical Information System (GIS) platforms are becoming the preferred platform for visualising and analysing mining data in multiple dimensions, making the Wits Mining Institute’s (WMI) upcoming GIS course a must-attend for mining professionals. Due to the high demand of the course at international level, this year the course – GIS …

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NEW INOVATIONS IN LOW DEW POINT COMPRESSED AIR DRYERS

A new local range of Sahara heatless low dewpoint compressed air dryers has been recently introduced to the African market by compressed air treatment industry leaders Artic Driers International. The Sahara range of air dryers are manufactured in South Africa for the African Markets and covers a range from 1 …

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Doctored diesel is dangerous

In response to an article that appeared in Fin 24 on June 15th of this year, Gwede Mantashe, the Minister of Mineral resources and Energy, warned of the use of illuminating paraffin (IP) to doctor diesel in an attempt to defraud the revenue services and increase profits. The following article …

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Botswana bracing for Majwe Mining JV equipment auction

This week, Ritchie Bros is assisting WH Auctioneers with a mining equipment auction in Jwaneng, Botswana, using assets from the Majwe Mining Joint Venture’s end-of-mine contract. On July 8, there will be a live auction for mining equipment in Botswana. “The two companies bring unrivalled expertise and experience in their …

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Botswana further extends its flirtation with De Beers

The current deal between the Botswana government and diamond miner De Beers Group for the selling of Debswana’s supply of rough diamonds has been extended by 12 months until June 30, 2023. The two sides have agreed to the one-year extension to permit the completion of the continuing discussions, De …

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