AMD problem in SA not widely understood

The biggest challenge in the effective treatment of acid mine drainage (AMD) in South Africa is finding solutions that integrate the technical, financial, environmental and community aspects and that are accepted by all stakeholders, says global...

SRK preparing for surging African demand

The wellspring of one of the world’s largest mining-focused professional practices – SRK Consulting South Africa – is preparing itself for an exponential increase in demand from the continent of Africa, where it has operated highly...

On-The-Air (17/04/09)

In today's broadcast: Gauteng will be awash with electronic tolling; South Africa takes steps to advance Lesotho into a developing country; and Eskom embarks on a serious capital expenditure programme.

On-The-Air (25/07/2008)

In this broadcast: South Africa’s Free State province is all set to get its first hydroelectric power station before Christmas; Namibian government has approved the construction of a tall solar power tower at the cost of R1-bn; A newly arrived...

Gem all set for Letseng expansion as JCI approves sale

Gem Diamonds CEO Clifford Elphick was “asbsolutely delighted” that investment house JCI's shareholders nearly unanimously decided to sell the company's stake in Letseng Diamonds to Gem, at a general meeting in Johannesburg on Friday....

Creating a sustainable legacy

2010 the first target date for mining sector contribution

On-The-Air (02/09/2005)

Every Friday morning, SAfm's AMLive's radio anchor Nikiwe Bikitsha speaks to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly. Reported here is this Friday's At the Coalface transcript: Bikitsha: A South...

On-The-Air (29/07/2005)

Every Friday morning, SAfm's AMLive's radio anchor John Perlman speaks to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly. Reported here is this Friday's At the Coalface transcript: Perlman: Rain makers, they...

On-The-Air (15/04/2005)

Every Friday morning, SAfm's AMLive's radio anchor John Perlman speaks to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly. Reported here is this Friday's At the Coalface transcript: Perlman: We have got Eskom...

On-The-Air(18/03/2005)

Every Friday Engineering News and Mining Weekly publishing editor Martin Creamer presents another Update From The Coal Face with SAfm’s AMLive anchor John Perlman. This is a transcript from this Friday’s programme: Perlman: I believe...

Project receives refurbished Lesotho crane

A R600 000 tower-crane contract has been completed by SA French, at the Driefontein gold-mine, near Carletonville, in the North West.