Modern Mining February 2024

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COVER 6 Axis House Group provides green solutions in mineral processing COMMODITIES OUTLOOK 8 Markets turn bearish across major lithium-ion battery metals CRITICAL METALS 10 WMI targets Critical Minerals Catalogue completion by December 2025 14 Navigating the path to 1.5°C 18 Critical Metals on an aggressive growth path URANIUM 22 Power Metal Resources crystallises value across its portfolio ENERGY SOLUTIONS 24 WEG Africa’s bespoke solutions deliver energy security for mines 28 World-first planetary gearbox customisation from SEW-EURODRIVE

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UNDERGROUND MINING 30 Murray & Roberts Cementation ‘mock-up’ for mechanised mine training 32 Future of drilling has arrived, from intelligent to battery electric 3 5 Komatsu launches underground hard rock equipment in Africa REGUL ARS MINING NE WS 4 Rare Earth Oxide separation work commences in Florida, US Akobo Minerals targets funding for Segele Mine 5 Altona receives approval to increase Monte Muambe holding Sibanye-Stillwater appoints a new Chief Sustainability Officer EXPERT VIEW 36 Biodiversity focus in EIA demands specialist skill set SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS 38 Booyco Electronics helps SA lead the way in PDS technology Condra Cranes supplies equipment to Platreef PGM 39 Kendal Ash Disposal facility nears completion 40 HDGASA says training pivotal to ensure project excellence Metso to deliver crushing equipment for Simandou iron ore mine Invincible Valves on a growth path

ON THE COVER Axis House Group continues to make significant commitments to sustainability, by dedicating research and development efforts to the development of environmentally friendly reagents (pg 6).

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