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ARTICLES COVER 12 Ushering in a new era in electronic blast detonation DIAMONDS 18 VUP tracking well against the post-COVID forecast MANGANESE 22 Towards peak production COPPER 26 Kamoa Copper – a new era in commercial copper production GOLD 30 Singida to deliver transformational growth for Shanta Gold PUMPS & VALVES 34 Reiterating the need for a holistic approach to pumps and valves FUTURE OF BULK HANDLING 38 Conveyor technology: designing for the future by innovating the present

REGULARS MINING NEWS 4 Asante Gold appoints mining contractor for Bibiani Gold Mine 4 Pushpender Singla joins Minerals Council board 5 SRK appoints Dominique Sambwa as DRC chair 5 High grade results continue at Yaouré Gold Mine 6 Kumba Iron Ore concludes R1,6-billion community mining contract 6 Akobo Minerals intersects visible gold at 205 m depth 7 Drilling results show life of mine extension potential at Yanfolila 8 BHP invests in Kabanga Nickel and Lifezone in Tanzania 8 Perseus achieves near-mine exploration success in Ghana 9 Amplats sells interest in Bokoni Mine 9 Kibali delivers another stellar performance 10 ZAC builds 28 ablution blocks built for Zululand communities 10 Barrick’s Bulyanhulu acquires highly prospective licences in Tanzania 11 Significant progress in Cora Gold’s ESG activities in Mali SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS 42 Selecting the right rubber lining for your application 42 New IMDEX rig count figures show strong growth in major mining regions 43 FLSmidth builds African capability for tomorrow’s mines 44 Compact Condra crane delivers higher than normal lifting height 44 Epiroc launches Mobius for Drills, a data hub for mine operations 45 New iron ore mine added to Kwatani’s Northern Cape footprint 46 Weba steps in to save mine’s endless chute worry 46 Locally built diesel pumps for every application 47 Training mechanised operators enters virtual age EXPERT VIEW 48 The impact of changing leadership on the mining sector and its ability to comply

ON THE COVER As mines seek to gain further improvements in safety, efficiency and productivity, BME’s new AXXIS Titanium, said to be one of the world’s most advanced electronic blast detonation systems, ushers in a new era in safe and efficient blasting. See story on page 12

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