Modern Mining February 2020

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CONTENTS ARTICLES COVER 10 Volvo wheel loaders a hit in southern African market MINING INDABA REVIEW 14 Unpacking the proposed self-generation regime JUNIOR MINING 18 Afrimat’s quest to become a ‘serious’ junior miner COPPER/ZINC 22 Prieska – Building a mine of the future DIGITALISATION 26 Unlocking new ways of enhancing productivity GOLD

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REGULARS MINING NEWS 4

VMR remains confident despite challenges

4 Can platinum move the needle for SA’s economic growth? 5 Harmony buys AgloGold Ashanti’s last SA assets 6 Certainty prevails in Koornfontein coal mine sale 6 Shanta Gold to acquire Barrick’s Kenya gold projects 7 Milestone safety record for Sibanye-Stillwater’s SA gold operations 7 Banro seeking sale of Congo gold mine amid security concerns 7 Positive developments in Katoro Gold’s JV with Blyvoor 8 Increased gold production pays dividends for DRDGOLD 8 549 carat diamond recovered at Lucara’s Karowe mine 9 First blast at Canyon Coal’s Phalanndwa Extension 9 Andrew van Zyl takes the reins at SRK Consulting (SA) PRODUCT NEWS

32 Cora forges ahead at Sanankoro EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW 36 Metso’s new head for Africa upbeat about mining prospects

38 Kwatani collaboration boosts local mining economy 38 Training college awards contract to supply tool kits 39 Sensor-based sorting extends mine life 40 Multotec expertise cuts wear at phosphate plant 40 Better data collection from hazardous areas 41 Orica launches underground blast design software 41 Laser scanning services from DEHN Africa 42 Enl plays an upfront role on African contracts 42 Cavex hydrocyclone boosts coal plant performance 43 Nine drives supplied to copper project in the DRC 44 Rand-Air offers generator solutions for mines 44 Skyriders carries out high-pressure blasting at height

ON THE COVER Although Volvo CE is probably well-known for its articulated haulers, these form just one part of what is a formidable line-up of Volvo equipment which also includes a highly regarded range of wheel loaders. See story on page 10.

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