Mining

Norilsk Nickel issue legal proceedings against Botswana government

The Jwaneng Open Mine. (Image source: Cretep/Commons)

Norilsk Nickel has served notice that it intends to commence legal proceedings in Botswana against the Government of Botswana in respect of its involvement in the reckless trading of BCL Limited and BCL Investments Proprietary Limited (BCL), with a view to recovering the US$271mn (plus damages and other costs) that they are owed in relation to the sale of a 50 per cent interest in the Nkomati mine in South Africa and the US$6.4mn they are owed in relation to the sale of the Tati mine in Botswana

Trimble introduces the next generation of grade control for excavators and dozers

Trimble Earthworks for dozers. (Image source: Trimble)

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

Lesotho’s diamond mining ambitions are on the up once again

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

Konecranes and Demag join forces

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 announce Phase 2 drilling underway at Niangouela, Burkina Faso

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

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