Modern Mining May 2020

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ARTICLES COVER 8 Diversification underpins UMS Group’s growth strategy GOLD 12 Tailings retreatment pays dividends for Pan African Resources 16 Shanta solidifies operating presence in East Africa LITHIUM 20 Sound economics for Bougouni Lithium Project CRUSHING, SCREENING AND MILLING 24 Customisation in comminution equipment unpacked 32 SA-made solution for Australian iron ore screening AUTOMATION 36 COVID-19 – A compelling case for automation in deep-level mining?

REGULARS MINING NEWS 4

AngloGold Ashanti trebles Q1 cash flow

4 Fluor achieves major safety milestone at Khoemacau 4 Manas resumes exploration activities in Côte d’ivoire 5 Only three countries control over 80% of global diamond reserves 5 Scoping study demonstrates robust viability for Blyvoor project 6 DRDGOLD’s Covid-19 production setback offset by higher gold price 6 Amplats ramps up ACP plant to restart production 7 First drill results from Madina Foulbé SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS 40 Managing chute assets closely can cut maintenance costs 40 BME supports mines during lockdown 41 Time saving with Sandvik’s plug-and-drill mobile raiseborer 42 Rosond’s drilling tech a new force in the mining industry 42 Caterpillar launches mine management technology platform 43 Kwatani’s screens built for tonnage and lower TCO EXPERT VIEW 44 Mines can’t ignore the carbon tax, but can take control of it

ON THE COVER Although UMS Group was formed out of a business that was primarily focused on underground ore body access and related contracting work, the company is – in nearly five years of its existence – punching above its weight with a growth strategy that hinges on diversification of its service offering and geographic footprint. See story on Page 8.

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