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Venetia Underground on track to start production in 2021
Venetia Underground on track to start production in 2021
11th October 2019 By: Nadine James

The $2-billion Venetia Diamond Mine Underground project remains on track and within budget to achieve first production in 2021. At steady-state production, 5.9-million tonnes of ore will be treated... 


HIGHER GRADE
Tanzania has a long history of gold mining and hosts some of the highest-grade gold deposits globally
Shanta’s training improves livelihood of miners
11th October 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

With artisanal mining underpinning the livelihoods of many families in Tanzania, the risk remains that informal mining is not conducted safely, says Tanzanian gold mining company Shanta Gold CEO... 


Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani.
Modern, sustainable mining can build thriving communities – Anglo
11th October 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Modern, sustainable and innovative mining was capable of building thriving mining communities that were healthier, better educated and employed in greater numbers, Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani... 


Venetia Underground on track to start production in 2021
Venetia Underground on track to start production in 2021
11th October 2019 By: Nadine James

The $2-billion Venetia Diamond Mine Underground project remains on track and within budget to achieve first production in 2021. At steady-state production, 5.9-million tonnes of ore will be treated... 


Paris appoints new mining delegate for French Guiana
8th October 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The French government has appointed mining engineer Didier Le Moine as new mining delegate and coordinator of mining projects in French Guiana, a move which Canada-listed Columbus Gold has... 


Hunt for palladium riches sends South African miners abroad
Hunt for palladium riches sends South African miners abroad
8th October 2019 By: Bloomberg

Southern Africa is home to the world’s richest platinum deposits, but when Impala Platinum Holdings pondered how to invest its windfall profits it chose North America instead. The acquisition of... 


Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani.
Modern, sustainable mining can build thriving communities – Anglo
2nd October 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Modern, sustainable and innovative mining was capable of building thriving mining communities that were healthier, better educated and employed in greater numbers, Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani... 


More legal muscle for mining communities
More legal muscle for mining communities
30th September 2019

Recent regulatory developments have helped to increase the pressure that communities are able to exert on mining companies. This highlights the need for companies to implement more effective... 


Emerging entrepreneurs finding it difficult to break into mining sector
Emerging entrepreneurs finding it difficult to break into mining sector
27th September 2019 By: Nadine James

Given the sheer number of supplier and enterprise development programmes implemented by mining houses, aided by the Mining Charter III allowing companies to offset up to 30% of their procurement... 


Sexual harassment has become a serious issue
27th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Attorney Erica Emdon contends that mining operations should put in place complainant-centred policies for dealing with workplace sexual harassment The past few weeks have witnessed some... 


Emerging entrepreneurs finding it difficult to break into mining sector
Emerging entrepreneurs finding it difficult to break into mining sector
27th September 2019 By: Nadine James

Given the sheer number of supplier and enterprise development programmes implemented by mining houses, aided by the Mining Charter III allowing companies to offset up to 30% of their procurement... 


Pan African CEO Cobus Loots
Gold’s safe haven status has returned – Pan African
18th September 2019 By: Martin Creamer

The safe haven status of gold appears to have returned for the time being. “The world is increasingly an unstable place. Project one world, or globalisation, seems to have failed,” Pan African CEO... 


Rankin Inlet is close to the Meliadine mine
In planet’s fastest-warming region, jobs come with thaw
18th September 2019 By: Bloomberg

James Kalluk spent much of his childhood inside an igloo in Canada’s far north, close to the Arctic Circle. Building that kind of home requires temperatures low enough to freeze the region’s... 


Webber Wentzel Corporate Practice partner Jonathan Veeran
Sustainable mining achievable through a ‘coordinated approach’
17th September 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Sustainable mine development and sustainable mining are not only laudable, but are “much required”, Webber Wentzel Corporate Practice partner Jonathan Veeran stresses. Speaking at a mining round-up... 


OPTIMAL SYSTEMS
The future of pump technology may be in optimal system integration rather than the pump itself
Marked increase in company’s pump refurbishment orders
13th September 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Pumps supplier Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS) has witnessed a marked increase in refurbishment orders for its pumps division in the first quarter of 2019 – as opposed to new installations –... 


RESISTANCE REPORTED The resistance to Chinese-funded infrastructure developments in Zambia is no different from any other mining jurisdiction
Chinese investment underpins Africa’s mining sector
13th September 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

China has played an important role in developing the mining industries of Africa’s emerging nations, such as Zambia, where the Asian country’s investment has particularly helped infrastructure... 


Orion MD and CEO Errol Smart
Orion Minerals kicks off BEE restructuring
12th September 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Base metals developer Orion Minerals has completed a major component of its black economic empowerment (BEE) restructuring. The ASX- and JSE-listed miner on Thursday noted that its exiting BEE... 


HIGHER STANDARD The draft standard seeks to ensure that adequate housing, healthcare services, balanced nutrition and water are adequately provided for mine employees in South Africa
Draft housing standard calls for clarity on Charter requirements
30th August 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

It is unclear whether the requirements of Mining Charter III for mining companies with regard to the housing and living conditions of their mineworkers will fall away once the Draft Reviewed... 


SA mining supply chain firms struggling but current efforts raise hopes of better fortunes
SA mining supply chain firms struggling but current efforts raise hopes of better fortunes
23rd August 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

With the advent of democracy in South Africa, the ease of procurement globally put local manufacturers on “very shaky ground”, as they had to compete internationally almost overnight, while their... 


SA mining supply chain firms struggling but current efforts raise hopes of better fortunes
SA mining supply chain firms struggling but current efforts raise hopes of better fortunes
23rd August 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

With the advent of democracy in South Africa, the ease of procurement globally put local manufacturers on “very shaky ground”, as they had to compete internationally almost overnight, while their... 


Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe's office says probe into Mpumalanga graft to be wrapped up soon
7th August 2019 By: African News Agency

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy said on Wednesday that it was in the process of completing its investigation on the allegations of maladministration and corruption at its Mpumalanga... 


Mantashe mum on corruption probe after Mpumalanga office reopens
6th August 2019 By: African News Agency

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has reopened its Mpumalanga regional office almost a year after its closure following allegations of corruption and backlogs in the issuing of... 


ELIZABETH ARULAPPEN AND KIM SCHOEPFLIN 
While two women sit on Kwatani’s executive committee, women also comprise 75% of the company’s board and more than 50% of management across departments
South Africa progressive in advancing women in mining
2nd August 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Historically, the mining industry has been “extremely” male dominated, but there has been a substantial drive locally to increase the number of women working in the industry, says women-owned... 


LARA SMITH
South Africa is not really competitive in the iron-ore market or in many of its other major commodities
Reduced output leads to increased iron-ore price
26th July 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The iron-ore price has been on the rise since the end of last year, mainly because of production shortages, as miners have reduced their output over the past few years, says international... 


AECI CEO Mark Dytor
AECI’s interim earnings down 20%
24th July 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed explosives and speciality chemicals group AECI on Wednesday reported headline earnings per share (HEPS) and earning per share (EPS) of 365c and 367c, respectively, for the six months... 


Budget does not fully account for mining sector concerns – DA
10th July 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Democratic Alliance (DA) does not believe Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe’s budget vote for the Department of Mineral Resources, on Wednesday, took into account of the many... 


Minerals Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mineral resources budget prioritises exploration, beneficiation, licensing
10th July 2019 By: Nadine James

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe on Wednesday reiterated his belief that mining was a sunrise industry, while tabling the Department of Mineral Resources’ budget vote for... 


Deputy Minister hints at possible review of Mining Charter III
10th July 2019 By: Nadine James

Mineral Resources and Energy Deputy Minister Bavelile Hlongwa on Wednesday said a discussion to review Mining Charter III “would be very relevant”, given the current iteration’s lack of an explicit... 


GROWTH FROM EXPORTS
Growth in the mining, and food and beverage, sectors for stainless steel, led to consumption in South Africa increasing by 8.6% last year
Sassda in transition, creates new membership structure
5th July 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Owing to the varied benefits which companies obtain as members of the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda), the association has created a tiered membership structure. 


IMPORTANT MESSAGE The message from South African Capital Equipment Export Council is that using locally manufactured equipment will help build South Africa's economy
Local sector needs to combat imports, enhance manufacturing
5th July 2019 By: Halima Frost

Imports, and not an inability to export, are currently the largest obstruction in the local earthmoving and surface mining capital equipment sector, says South African Capital Equipment Export... 


Eunomiz CEO Claude Baissac
Policy has handicapped South Africa’s minerals industry – Baissac
3rd July 2019 By: Nadine James

South Africa's minerals policy has changed the market in inefficient ways, exacerbated the impact of external factors such as volatile commodities prices and failed to meet its primary objectives,... 


Opec+ is close to finalising a charter for long-term cooperation
30th June 2019 By: Bloomberg

Opec+ nations are close to finalizing a “charter” for a long-term alliance, with a document likely to be signed as soon as this week, said two delegates. Members of the group received a revised... 


Aspasa now offers a Mining Charter Audit to all members
28th June 2019

Following the gazettement of the Mining Charter’s Implementation Guidelines and Amendments in December 2018, surface mining association, ASPASA, has extended its service to members and now also... 


South Africa needs new mineral technology initiatives for the 4th industrial revolution
28th June 2019

Owen Murphy Tax and Advisory Specialist   


ASPASA takes a strategic leap with its new Blasting Audit
ASPASA takes a strategic leap with its new Blasting Audit
28th June 2019

Hot on the heels of new audits to assist members with compliance to mining charter, technical and quality requirements, and besides its mandatory health, safety and environment audits, surface... 


Roger Dixon
Concerted effort needed to arrest decline in South Africa’s gold, platinum output – Dixon
28th June 2019 By: Nadine James

Gold and platinum mines in South Africa exemplify the Albert Einstein quote on insanity, consulting engineer and industry expert Roger Dixon noted at an African Mining Network event on Thursday... 


HIGH STANDARDS 
As more people in the fire industry become aware and educated about local hoses standards and stricter specifications, Astore will continue to see more growth in that regard
Hose company supplies sector amid challenges
28th June 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Although hoses manufacturer Astore Keymak supplies 80% of its hoses to the local mining industry, business development director Malindi Nkambule says there are a number of challenges – in the main... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
South Africa working on new oil, gas policy to enable growth
26th June 2019 By: Bloomberg

South Africa is working on a policy to govern the development of oil and gas resources after calls by potential investors to shield the industry from a long-running debate over laws that apply to... 


SA mining adopting, driving 4IR as its transformation journey continues
SA mining adopting, driving 4IR as its transformation journey continues
21st June 2019 By: Natasha Odendaal

The mining industry in South Africa is continuing its transformation journey as it adjusts to the ever-increasing pace of the prevailing technological revolution, with the 100-plus-year-old... 


COMPLIANCE GUARANTEE
Procuring equipment from an Aspasa associate member will ensure compliance with the Mining Health and Safety Act of 1996, as well as the Consumer Protection Act of 2009
Importance of supplier engagement emphasised
21st June 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Surface mining association Aspasa is encouraging suppliers, service providers and contractors, such as those in the materials handling and logistics sector, to become associate members of the... 


SA mining adopting, driving 4IR as its transformation journey continues
SA mining adopting, driving 4IR as its transformation journey continues
21st June 2019 By: Natasha Odendaal

The mining industry in South Africa is continuing its transformation journey as it adjusts to the ever-increasing pace of the prevailing technological revolution, with the 100-plus-year-old... 


Corruption, maladministration of royalties leave mine-affected communities high and dry
Corruption, maladministration of royalties leave mine-affected communities high and dry
14th June 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Maladministration and misappropriation of funds continue to render South Africa’s mining royalties system mostly ineffective, with no one being brought to book. Established to deliver... 


INDUSTRY GROWTH
The DTI looks forward to exchanging lessons and experiences to unpack challenges and identify solutions for growth across the manufacturing sector
DTI forges ahead with product standardisation task
14th June 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Following Mining Charter III’s call to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to develop a “Standardised Coding and Product Identification System in the Mining Supply Chain” whereby products... 


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