Mining

Trimble Earthworks for dozers. (Image source: Trimble)

Trimble Earthworks grade control platform transforms machine control with integrated 3D aftermarket excavator automatics

The 110 carat gem-quality light yellow diamond was recovered during the ramp-up phase at the mine. (Image source: Firestone Diamonds)

At the Liqhobong mine recently, operator Firestone Diamonds announced its largest gemstone find yet, sparking optimism that there could be much more to follow

John MacDonald (Service, Sales and Marketing Manager of Konecranes), John Haarhoff (Managing Director of Demag) and Knut Stewen (Konecranes’ Managing Director Southern African Countries and Vice President Head of Region Africa) have been in intense negotiations for several months to integrate the two companies in southern Africa (Image source: Konecranes)

Following the finalisation of the Konecranes’ worldwide acquisition of Terex MHPS, which in effect is Demag Cranes, Hoists, Material Handling and Ports Solutions, the two global crane brands will be sharing their considerable combined knowledge and technology, becoming a substantial force in the lifting business in sub-Saharan Africa

Nexus Gold completion of Phase 2 drilling in Burkina Faso. (Image source: Popo le Chien/Commons)

Nexus Gold Corp has announced the completion of its phase one diamond drill program at the 178-square kilometer Niangouela exploration permit located approximately 85 kilometers north of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso