Modern Mining January 2021

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ARTICLES COVER 8 Leading the way towards a more sustainable mining sector TOP PROJECTS 14 Uis Tin Mine – a jewel in the African tin mining landscape 18 First production carats from Newfield’s Tongo mine 22 Yaouré Gold Mine pours first gold five weeks ahead of schedule GOLD 26 Gold – safe-haven for investors during COVID-19 30 Mali’s golden rewards for adventurous investors DIAMONDS 34 Partnership approach to tech collaboration at De Beers’ VUP DIGITAL TRENDS 36 Digital technology trends for 21 st century mining

REGULARS MINING NEWS 4 Expected growth for natural graphite production in 2021 4 BlueRock Diamonds’ expansion project nearing completion 5 Drilling commences at Haneti Nickel Project 5 Graham Clarke appointed Emmerson Plc director 5 Further positive drill results at the Sanankoro Gold Project 6 Karowe receives mining licence renewal and extension to 2046 6 Barrick achieves 2020 production targets 7 Resolute Mining to sell interest in Bibiani Gold Mine 7 High grade rare earths confirmed at Pensana’s Coola project SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS 41 Kwatani grows its base of customised screening solutions 41 Metso Outotec delivers flotation technology to GTK’s pilot plant 42 Large screens for Nigeria show Weir Minerals’ design depth 42 Updated Cat 777E improves performance and fuel efficiency 43 East-West links support FLSmidth’s thickener projects EXPERT VIEW 44 The rise of robotics: It’s mining, but not as we know it 40 Right chute design can save high conveyor costs 40 Getting the right tools for mining to go digital

ON THE COVER With clear answers to cleaner energy choices and advanced front-end digital solutions, Worley is leading the way towards a more sustainable world. See story on page 8.

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