May 2017

Successful partnership makes fly-in/fly-out easier

Andrew Topf | May 31, 2017 - 8:43 pm

Base Metals

‘Strong hand’ may be pushing palladium price higher

Back within shouting distance of 2-year highs amid talk of market "squeeze".

Frik Els | May 31, 2017 - 5:22 pm

Shipwreck casts shadow over fleet of Vale iron-ore carriers

A second vessel contracted to haul iron ore for Brazilian miner Vale SA was delayed for repairs following the loss of a similar ship that mysteriously sank en route to China leaving 22 people presumed dead.

Bloomberg News | May 31, 2017 - 4:12 pm

Base Metals

Miners frozen out as South Africa readies empowerment rules

Mining companies in South Africa have been frozen out of consultation over regulatory changes that could dilute shareholders, raise costs and impose new levies to fund community development.

Bloomberg News | May 31, 2017 - 1:36 pm

RCT’s very own champion of innovation

RCT’s Founder Bob Muirhead was awarded Champion of Innovation for 2017 at the Austmine Industry Leader’s Dinner and Awards Dinner held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre recently.

RCT | May 31, 2017 - 11:04 am

Kubota RTV-X900 delivers deep underground

With a rich founding history of gold and diamond mining, South Africa remains a leader in deep underground mining as well as safety in this arena, making the transfer of equipment and goods underground a task with little margin for error. Enter the Kubota RTV-X900.

Smith Power Equipment | May 31, 2017 - 10:53 am

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Metso, Rockwell Automation to create new industry-leading industrial IoT solutions for mining

Metso has selected Rockwell Automation to deliver a global industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platform that connects, monitors, and performs analytics for Metso's equipment and services, resulting in improved efficiency and profitability for its mining and aggregates customers.

Metso | May 31, 2017 - 10:42 am

Precious Metals

The new bull market of 2017

The longer that the SPX is inside a ‘consolidation pattern’ and going sideways, the bigger the ‘Break Out’.

Chris Vermeulen - TheGoldAndOilGuy | May 31, 2017 - 10:40 am

Two crane giants join forces

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

Konecranes | May 31, 2017 - 10:36 am

Precious Metals

A conversation with Rick Rule – actionable words of wisdom from one of the industry’s wisest

Today, I have for you an interview with someone who has a great understanding of the HOW, when it comes to being successful in the junior resource market.

Junior Stock Review | May 31, 2017 - 10:02 am

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