Modern Mining July 2022

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ARTICLES COVER

8 John Deere targets growth in mining COMMODITIES OUTLOOK 10 PGMs can be a win for the economy NICKEL 14 PNR looks to resurrect Selebi-Phikwe Mine ZINC 18 Vedanta invests heavily to increase production COAL 22 Menar benefits from robust commodity prices GREEN MINING 28 Kal Tire walks the ESG talk 30 AECI drives the sustainability agenda

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WATER MANAGEMENT 32 Pump failure puts Eastern Basin at risk of flooding 36 Quality ‘cascade’ can optimise water treatment on mines REGULARS MINING NEWS 4 Nkwe Platinum’s new solar-powered water system Harmony and Absa CIB conclude ground-breaking sustainable finance transaction 5 NERSA approves Cennergi’s 80 MW solar project for Grootegeluk Mine Renault Group and Managem Group ink deal for Moroccan cobalt supply Goldplat granted Water Use License for SA operation 6 Kamoa Copper produces a record 29 800 t copper in May Rainbow to demonstrate separation technology expertise Filter press to aid in protecting and preserving water resources 7 Minerals Council concerned about logistics constraints on mineral exports SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS 38 Weir Minerals Africa opens labs for foundry and rubber plant in Isando Integrated Air Solutions partners with a global piping and fittings specialist 39 Pilot Crushtec launches the Lokotrack ® ST2.3™ scalping screen Prieska Power Reserve partners with the IDC 40 Stark Resources to deliver chemical free fine mineral separation

ON THE COVER John Deere recently made inroads into the mining and quarrying sectors and is on a drive to expand its African mining footprint. See story on page 8.

Rand-Air takes its rental business underground WearCheck acquires Set Point Water Laboratories

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