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BME engineers undertaking techni-
cal services on the block. Through
its blasting services group, BME
has a global reputation for techni-
cal support, with best-in-class tools
to ensure real downstream benefits
for clients. See page 18 for further
details.
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5 Kumba to reconfigure Sishen pit
6 Maiden ore reserves declared for Yanfolila
7 Wits School of Mining Engineering notches up a
new record
9 Agreement envisages lead production at Kombat
9 West Africa back to business at WAMPEX 2016
10 Asanko Gold Mine in Ghana starts commissioning
11 Weatherly contemplates expanding Tschudi
12 Namoya achieves commercial production
13 South Africa to host Geological Congress
17 Kibo Mining advances Mbeya project
74 ‘All in one’coolant solution from Caterpillar
75 Sandvik’s Zambian support centre growing
76 Service level agreements maximise screen uptime
77 Fourth Terex truck for granite producer
78 Sulzer provides pumping solutions for solar plants
79 Coal dewatering solutions fromWeir Minerals
80 Steel arch support systems from Becker
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