Modern Mining December 2020

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ARTICLES COVER 8

REGULARS MINING NEWS 4

TAKRAF South Africa weathers the storm

BOD completes acquisition of Sekaka Diamonds Site selected for rare earth processing facility

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MANGANESE 12 Black Rock’s technology roadmap ushers in new capabilities BULK MATERIALS HANDLING 16 Bulk materials handling: the state of the market, demand drivers and trends DRILL RIGS 20 Next-generation intelligence and automation for exploration rigs CLIMATE CHANGE 24 The science of addressing climate change risks in mining DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION 26 Tackling digital transformation in the local mining sector

5 Exxaro’s Leeuwpan Mine hands over new homes to Rietkuil families 5 Key progress at Nayéga Manganese project in Togo 6 Emmerson Plc completes ESIA for the Khemisset Potash Project 6 Sustainability – the future of mining 7 Cora commences drilling programme across Yanfolila project area 7 Giyani’s Lobatse prospecting licence renewed 7 BlueRock Diamonds recovers 12,6 carat diamond SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS 28 Bell launches future proof side-mount low profile ADTs 28 Orica and Epiroc unveil prototype system for first stages of underground automation 29 Caterpillar and Guardhat to deliver expanded mine safety solutions 30 BME builds skills in mining communities 30 Booyco expands PDS footprint to Namibian mine 31 Crane agent wins Condra orders 31 Metso Outotec launches Larox FFP3716 filter for sustainable tailings filtration EXPERT VIEW 32 Ore body knowledge can save mining projects from an extinction event

ON THE COVER Having created a new local structure this year, which coincided with the global rebranding exercise to now operate as TAKRAF Group, TAKRAF South Africa – with its integrated DELKOR brand – is well positioned to make the most of the few opportunities in the market. See story on page 8.

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