Modern Mining June 2025

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COMMODITIES OUTLOOK 8 Quicklime: A cornerstone of modern industry CRITICAL MINERALS

10 Building community opportunities from Africa's mineral boom MINING TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT 12 SANY grows green - injects hefty investment into SA market ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE 14 ESG through Kangra's sustainable development efforts CRUSHING & SCREENING 16 Lifecycle management of screens is key to lowest cost per tonne 18 Why OEM parts prove their value in so many ways 20 Weir supplies world’s largest screen order from Alrode plant 24 Maximising plant reliability with Tru-Trac’s conveyor system audits 28 Multotec supplies mill liners to mining operations 30 Solid partnership driving local crushing and screening market PUMPS & VALVES 32 Full dewatering solution from IPR to keep mines dry and productive 34 Pumps, valves for tailings must meet more stringent demands REGULARS MINING NEWS 4 Joe Creed elected as Caterpillar’s next CEO BME’s Dr Rakhi Pathak appointed to board of ISEE Australia Khanye Colliery becomes South Africa’s first Bettercoal Producer 5 Blanket Mine records Q1 production, sets strong foundation for 2025 Barrick Gold plans name change to Barrick Mining Corporation 6 Africa in focus

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6 Perseus Mining proceeds with Nyanzaga Gold Project development Surging gold ETFs fuel Q1 demand

ODERN M INING JUNE 2025 | Vol 21 No6 For people who are serious about mining

SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS 38 Africa is an early adopter of rail-running conveyors from FLS Traxtion meets rail needs through innovation and sustainability 39 J221 overlay extends life of Warman Pump shaft sleeves Transnacional invests in Liebherr LG 1750 40 Bearings International fosters dynamic customer partnerships Integrated Fire Technology branches out to Steelpoort

ON THE COVER The South African mining industry is a significant contributor to the country's GDP, accounting for roughly 6.2% to GDP.

 Quicklime: A cornerstone of modern industry  Building community opportunities from Africa’s mineral boom  SANY grows green - injects hefty investment into SA market  Lifecycle management of screens is key to lowest cost per tonne  Full dewatering solution from IPR to keep mines productive IN THIS ISSUE

COLUMN: DR ROSS HARVEY 36 The VAT furore and its implications for mining

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