Mining’s old guard needs strong medicine
A new report details subpar investor returns in the mining industry over the last decade, particularly big cap diversified companies which have not adapted to new realities.
Redpath South Africa has been awarded a first-of-its-kind incline tunnelling contract in Africa, thanks to the company’s innovative and cost-effective approach to the project. International diamond producer, Gem Diamonds has awarded a R67-million contract to leading contract mining firm, Redpath South Africa for the development of a sand tunnel at the re-commissioned Ghaghoo diamond mine in Botswana. A Gem Diamonds technical representative notes that Redpath South Africa’s unique and innovative sand tunnel construction proposal resulted in the company being awarded the contract in May 2011, following a successful tender submission in February 2011.