CCTV cameras help Cape Town in the crime prevention push

The City of Cape Town is using a network of 1 600 close- circuit television (CCTV) cameras in a bid to prevent and detect crime, as well as monitor other incidents. The network is one of the... 

Power Africa moves towards its goal of bringing more energy to the continent

Power Africa, which was launched by former US President Barack Obama six years ago, is working towards its target of providing energy access to an additional 60-million new homes and businesses and... 

Finding fossil fuel investors is becoming harder, says Hadebe

With a crackdown on carbon emissions, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find investors that support fossil fuels, says Eskom CEO Phakamani Hadebe. “The truth is, how will we fund fossil... 

Release of updated IRP imminent, says Radebe, as he allays coal producers' fears

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has promised that the update of the Integrated Resource Plan, which reflects the government’s policy blueprint for the power sector, will be concluded "very shortly". He... 

Western Cape aims to sharpen up procurement to grow the economy

Procurement is set to play a more strategic role in growing the economy of the Western Cape, the Smart Procurement World conference has heard. “Procurement needs to be recognised and redefined as a... 

The future of procurement under the spotlight

Leaders and employees in supply chain management and procurement are hoping to ramp up their roles, achieve increased savings and become more influential players within their organisations. The... 

$30bn investment push into Africa’s downstream oil industry

Africa’s demand for energy, which is far higher than that of other regions in the world, is expected to be very positive for the African oil downstream industry, which has seen a $30-billion... 

Call made for swift unified standards for petroleum trade in Africa

Sahara Energy CEO Tope Shonubi has called for more momentum to adopt unified standards for petroleum trade across Africa to replace the current fragmented African market. A "lack of unitisation,... 

Vitol analyst explains slide in global oil demand

Global oil demand has weakened significantly over the past few months, largely due to slowing economic momentum across most markets, says energy and commodities company Vitol analyst Simon Warren.... 

Astron Energy signals commitment to growing Cape Town refinery

Standalone South African energy company Astron Energy is upbeat about investing in both its Cape Town refinery, as well as its Caltex-branded service stations over the next few years. “Investment... 

Central Energy Fund’s challenges laid bare in Parliament

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Energy has accused the Central Energy Fund (CEF) of moving far too slowly to transform, following a litany of problems in the beleaguered group. Committee... 

Transnet revising operating model to improve delivery to customers

Transnet has promised to deal with corruption and step up efficiency around its operations, which have taken a heavy knock over the past few years. “Over the past ten years, we have injected... 

Sanedi ready to support the mining industry in energy efficiency

The mining sector has been encouraged to use more renewable energy and tighten up on energy efficiency, with the support of the South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi). Energy... 

Ford engages the mining sector on the road to more EVs

Ford is quickening its pace towards the mass production of electric vehicles (EVs) and researching how the mining industry can help it to achieve its goals. “There are tremendous investments taking... 

Zimbabwe lithium project wins Mining Indaba’s Investment Battlefield competition

Junior mining company, Prospect Resources, has won the 2019 Mining Indaba Investment Battlefield for its lithium project located in Zimbabwe. Prospect Resources executive director Harry Greaves... 

Lesedi to assist Mozal in its aluminium expansion project

South African engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company Lesedi has recently been awarded a contract to assist South32’s Mozal aluminum plant in its expansion project. The $38-million... 

Obuasi mine to be an engine of growth for AngloGold, says CEO

AngloGold Ashanti CEO Kelvin Dushnisky is very upbeat about developing its Obuasi gold mine, in Ghana, and has described it as being "in a class of its own on a number of metrics".  “It will be an... 

Global demand for coal rises despite uncertainty

Despite a move to renewable energy, particularly in Europe, demand for coal globally soared in 2018, led by low calorific value (CV) coal demand. The strongest import markets were China and India,... 

Call made for better connection with mining communities, stable regulation

Stakeholders in the mining industry have called for stable regulation and agreed that there needs to be more collaboration and communication between mining houses, communities and mineworkers.... 

Solar Mining Services helps to boost Mpumalanga’s economy

Solar Mining Services, a manufacturer and supplier of explosives, accessories and blasting services for the mining industry, has made strides in growing its business in South Africa. It has created... 

Eskom calls on miners to deliver coal at agreed volumes, quality

Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer has called on coal mining companies to "play ball" and improve the quality of the coal they supply to the utility. He has also outlined the massive challenges facing the... 

Botswana keen for corridor to link to South Africa’s coalfields

Botswana’s Minister of Transport and Communications, Dorcas Makgato, has revived the need for a new heavy haul railway linking Botswana’s Mmamabula area with South Africa’s Lephalale coalfields.... 

Better techniques are making a big difference in drilling and blasting, says MAXAM

Advanced technologies in mining explosives are making major inroads in the mining industry. This was highlighted by MAXAM, a global technological leader specialising in the design, development,... 

Executives should take heed of risks, survey shows

A recent survey has revealed that company executives are not adequately identifying and preparing for risks that could have potentially catastrophic implications on business operations, employees... 

Sort out Eskom or beneficiation will suffer, warns Mantashe

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has expressed concern about progress in beneficiating minerals, while Eskom is still battling. “If we don’t sort out Eskom problems, we are going to be in... 

Sandvik, Resolute gear up for the fully automated Syama gold mine

Global engineering group, Sandvik, is looking forward to moving full steam ahead in its partnership with Resolute Mining to fully automate the Syama underground gold mine.  The Syama underground... 

Solar Mining Services helps to boost the Mpumalanga economy

Solar Mining Services, a manufacturer and supplier of explosives, accessories and blasting services for the mining industry, has made strides in growing its business in South Africa. It has created... 

Zimbabwe lithium project wins the Mining Indaba’s Investment Battlefield competition

Junior mining company, Prospect Resources, has won the 2019 Mining Indaba Investment Battlefield for its lithium project located in Zimbabwe. Prospect Resources executive director Harry Greaves... 

Lesedi to assist Mozal in its aluminium expansion project

South African engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company Lesedi has recently been awarded a contract to assist South32’s Mozal aluminum plant in its expansion project. The $38-million... 

Transnet promises to ramp up efficiency

Transnet has promised to deal with corruption and step up efficiency around its operations, which have taken a heavy knock over the past few years. “Over the past ten years, we have injected... 

Obuasi mine to be an engine of growth for AngloGold, says CEO

AngloGold Ashanti CEO Kelvin Dushnisky is very upbeat about developing its Obuasi gold mine, in Ghana, and has described it as being "in a class of its own on a number of metrics".  “It will be an... 

Sanedi ready to support the mining industry in energy efficiency

The mining sector has been encouraged to use more renewable energy and tighten up on energy efficiency, with the support of the South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi). Energy... 

Barrick’s Bristow calls for a mindset change in the gold industry

Mark Bristow, the president and CEO of gold producer Barrick Gold has accused mining companies, investors and host countries of succumbing to the desire of instant gratification and for not... 

Ford engages the mining sector on the road to more EVs

Ford is quickening its pace towards the mass production of electric vehicles (EVs) and researching how the mining industry can help it to achieve its goals. “There are tremendous investments taking... 

Partnerships central to the Investing in African Mining Indaba

Mutually beneficial partnerships are at the heart of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, in Cape Town, this year, which has grown from a conference attended by a few hundred attendees to around... 

South32’s South Africa Energy Coal expresses concern about Eskom’s fragile state

Mining and metals company South32 says it is concerned about the challenges that have increasingly threatened the stability of South African power utility Eskom and needs to ensure the continuity... 

Global demand for coal rises despite uncertainty

Despite a move to renewable energy, particularly in Europe, demand for coal globally soared in 2018, led by low calorific value (CV) coal demand. The strongest import markets were China and India,... 

Coal exports have not risen since 2008, with the IRP posing a further threat, says Minerals Council

Coal production, exports and investment in the industry have remained stagnant since 2008, despite higher export prices and South Africa’s abundant coal reserves, says the Minerals Council South... 

Mantashe calls for mining investment amid renewed regulatory certainty

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has assured investors it is safe and stable to invest in the South African mining industry, with the return of regulatory certainty and a revised Mining... 

Call made for better connection with mining communities, stable regulation

Stakeholders in the mining industry have called for stable regulation and agreed that there needs to be more collaboration and communication between mining houses, communities and mineworkers....