Modern Mining July 2018

MODERN M I N I N G

CONTENTS

JULY 2018

ARTICLES

COVER 18 Automated low-profile cable bolter launched by Sandvik COAL 22 Sasol inaugurates Shondoni GOLD 29 Bibiani presents “compelling growth opportunity” for Resolute IRON ORE 30 Technology drives down costs at Kumba COUNTRY FOCUS: BOTSWANA 34 Kalahari Copperbelt about to realise its full potential 40 The incredible Karowe story

Editor Arthur Tassell Advertising Manager Bennie Venter e-mail: benniev@crown.co.za Design & Layout

Darryl James Circulation Brenda Grossmann Publisher Karen Grant

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REGULARS MINING NEWS 4

Gamsberg zinc project now commissioning

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Acacia turns in strong Q2 operating performance

Magnummakes“significant progress”at Gravelotte

Sanbrado to be a plus 200 000 oz/a gold producer

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Exxaro breaks ground on Belfast coal project 10 Syama Underground to be an autonomous mine 10 Obituary – Dr Oskar Steffen 12 Boungou produces its first gold 13 Katoro Gold to acquire Kibo Nickel 14 B2Gold increases its exploration budget for Fekola 16 Goldstone sinks shaft to access historic mine 17 Balama graphite project continues its ramp-up PRODUCT NEWS 44 Heavy-duty lifter bar helps optimise mill performance 44 Smartcom® system offers“absolute dependability” 46 South African electric vehicle OEM launched 47 Epiroc products boost drilling productivity 48 Cullinan and BME in blasting collaboration 50 Innovative reagents maximise metal recovery 50 Johnson adds access platforms/telehandlers to fleet 51 Fuel injection systems require calibration 52 Heavy lift by Concord at Richards Bay 52 Geobank Mobile expands integration capabilities

Cover Sandvik has launched the DS221L rock-reinforcement cable bolter with one-hole drilling, which it believes will significantly improve safety and productivity in underground mining operations. See page 18 for further details.

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