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MCC Contract Mining & Plant Rental,
one of South Africa’s leading open-
pit mining contractors, has landed
the contract for the new Nsele open-
cast coal mine in the Delmas area.
See page 18 for full details.
Editor
Arthur Tassell
Advertising Manager
Bennie Venter
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Darryl James
Circulation
Karen Pearson
Publisher
Karen Grant
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Shumani Mills Communications
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Average circulation
(April–June 2015)
4 370
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6 Acacia production lower than expected in September
quarter
7 Master Drilling lifts profits by 11 %
8 Kagem emerald mine increases output by 49 %
9 DRA Global awarded Platreef feasibility study
10 Local community turns out in support of Lerala
11 Omnia appoints new Managing Director of BME
12 Aftan purchases remaining 40 % stake in
TantalumValley
13 Tungsten plant exceeds design expectations
14 Caledonia makes good progress at Blanket
16 Aveng Moolmans extends its contract at Tshipi Borwa
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44 MechCaL establishes repairs division
45 Bell Equipment range showcased at Bauma Conexpo
46 Strand jacking used to lift gantry sections
47 Fire suppression system gains traction
48 Blast emulsions now fine-tuned to suit every purpose
49 Vibro Optimax™ extends screen life
50 Modular, low maintenance chairlift systems
51 Angled support pedestal unveiled at Beltcon
52 Belt cleaners designed for punishing conditions
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