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news briefs

mining

42 10 Years and 200MW of Cooling Later
Ventilation and cooling systems are among the most important functions in a mining operation.
45 AI in Mining: 6 things you ought to know
When the system takes decisions about individuals, it is important to ensure that the process is fair, lawful and not discriminatory.
46 Digitalization in the mining industry
Changes in production management processes through all stages of value creation with the use of modern technologies.
48 Now is the time to relook collaborative contracting
Shared resources are attractive as single management teams remove duplication and inefficiency.
51 Many solutions, just one partner
Perfectly equipped to deal with the demands of a global audience thanks to its dedicated network of strategically-located
subsidiary companies and distributors.
52 Update Safety on Mining Machinery and Save Lives
There are thousands of old well used and well running machines in use in the mining industry.
55 How Powerful Mining Corporations Flagrantly Plunder
Extractive industries are the starting point of the main drivers in the global economy.
58 Predictive Maintenance for Productive Mining
Historically, mining companies have relied on scheduled maintenance to keep equipment operating properly.
62 Ghana’s Mining Communities Are Still Not Getting Their Just Dues
One important reason is the local authorities’ capture of mineral royalties transferred back to the mining areas.
64 Investors push for positive global change in tailings management
The processes in a tailings dam can take up to decades to manifest themselves.
67 The Way That Minerals Are Mined Affects Conflict in Eastern Congo
When mineral prices rose there were more battles between armed groups over the mines.

oil

70 A new decade rich in promise for African oil & gas is dawning
Natural gas has been discovered in huge quantities in blocks around the continent, particularly in the Southeast.
72 How Liquefied Natural Gas could change South Africa’s fortunes
Currently gas contributes about 3% to the country’s primary energy mix.
74 Is the scent of oil a solution for Somalia?
The return of those soldiers from Somalia represents a considerable threat to Nkurunziza’s own security.
76 Overcoming the flare gas problem
The result is that routine flaring can be reduced and transformed into a more environment friendly option.
79 Angola’s oil could actually be the DR Congo’s
It could be that oil reserves responsible for about half of Angola’s production are actually in Congolese waters.

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