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COMMODITIES OUTLOOK 10 Nickel’s concentration problem GOLD 12 Gold: Why market dynamics are supporting long-term sector growth 15 World Gold Council launches Gold Dealer Assurance Standard COPPER 16 Unleashed: Arc Minerals builds momentum with two high-potential assets CRUSHING & SCREENING 22 Weir drives comminution performance through advanced wear technology 24 Multotec brings practical solutions, expertise and innovation MATERIALS HANDLING 26 Astec Industries tracks new market participation 30 Precision mass flow measurement in mining conveyors 32 Proven reliability in tough mining environments HEALTH & SAFETY 34 Fire safety- with the right equipment for the right environment TECHNOLOGY 36 Ten Insights into 4IR in South African Mining 2026
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ODERN M INING OCTOBER 2026 | Vol 21 No 10 For people who are serious about mining
REGULARS MINING NEWS 4 Northam initiates strategic, competitive process DRDGOLD delivers strong FY2026 results as Vision 2028 takes shape 5 Cora Gold’s Sanankoro permit renewed Further high-grade lithium results from Lithium Ridge 6 Industry support advances rock engineering research in SA Royal Tyres and Ascenso to reshape mining tyre solutions across Southern Africa Astec commissions advanced ship loading system at Lüderitz Port 7 Enaex Africa takes South African innovation to the global stage 8 Omnia and Solar Group in R21.8 bn deal to power strategic growth
ON THE COVER Strong global demand is a key driver of current commodity market dynamics.
IN THIS ISSUE
Nickel’s concentration problem Astec Industries tracks new market participation Arc Minerals builds momentum with two high-potential assets Weir drives comminution performance through advanced wear technology Gold: Why market dynamics are supporting long-term sector growth
OCTOBER 2026 | www.modernminingmagazine.co.za MODERN MINING 1
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