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Aviation monitoring programme is flying high

Did you know that a dedicated aircraft testing programme is conducted by condition monitoring specialists, WearCheck, to reduce the risk of catastrophic engine failure, boost safety and reduce maintenance costs? WearCheck’s thriving aviation division analyses used aircraft oil and filters for wear particles, oil degradation and cleanliness of hydraulic fluids. …

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Sekaka acquisition by Botswana Diamonds is now complete

Botswana Diamonds has revealed that the acquisition of Sekaka, the exploration vehicle belonging to the embattled rival Petra Diamonds (LON: PDL) and holding three prospecting licenses in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve of the world, had been completed. Sekaka had identified the KX36 kimberlite pipe in one of its licenses, …

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Virus vaccine hopes propel copper to a two-year high

Base metals have climbed this month on signs of progress in developing a drug to combat Covid-19, which would help economies reopen and global growth recover. But there are still immediate fears that fresh lockdowns – especially in the US – could bring renewed pressure on economic activity. The Trump …

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Botswana Diamonds share progress on Thorny River and Marsfontein

AIM and BSE-listed diamond explorer Botswana Diamonds say a number of geophysical techniques and technologies were applied including gravity, electromagnetics, magnetics and ground-penetrating radar at Marsfontein project in South Africa. D Drilling has commenced on the Thorny River and Marsfontein project areas in South Africa, out of the ten areas …

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