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Experts unpack the criticality of circular economy to climate resilience
18th November 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Only 11% of waste from Africa’s urban areas goes to managed landfills, with much of the rest dumped and often burned. This has had a dramatic impact on human health, with poor air quality linked to... 


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Work Opportunity - Executive Director - Mandela Mining Precinct
18th November 2022

Preamble   The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) was established as a public-private partnership (PPP) initiative to assist with and coordinate the implementation of the South African Mining Extraction... 


Mining group aims to regain 2021’s safety performance
11th November 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Platinum group metals mining group Implats’ immediate focus is on rebuilding the safety performance that it demonstrated in financial year (FY) 2021. The group reported an increase in the number of... 


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Integrated CAS solution enables safer, more productive mining
11th November 2022

Safer mining is about integrated risk management and safety protocols in a range of areas. Proximity detection and collision awareness is a crucial focus area in the drive to reduce fatalities,... 


MBA North says its members being forced to condone unethical contractual practices
11th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Master Builders Association (MBA) North has issued a practice note for its members aimed at helping them fight back against what it calls unethical contractual practices that have become... 


Jubilee sees ‘tremendous’ growth potential after completing expansion programme
25th October 2022 By: Chanel de Bruyn

London- and Johannesburg-listed Jubilee Metals Group has met its production targets for the financial year ended June 30, after having completed its capitalisation and expansion programme. Over the... 


Tabono acquires stake in mining risk management, emergency response company
24th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Investment holding company Tabono Investments has acquired a stake in mining risk management and emergency response specialist Advanced Group and says this will broaden the range of specialised... 


Flood resilience must now be a key focus for S Africa
21st October 2022

As flood events become more frequent and severe, South Africa will need to lift its game in disaster management to become more resilient. This means not just better maintenance of infrastructure,... 


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Enabling exploration is urgently needed to put South African mining back in ‘sunrise’ mode
17th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

High on the list of the steps that must be taken to stop South African mining from fading further into sunset mode is free access to geological information from State institutions such as the... 


The take-up of Booyco PDS technology has seen over 6500 sets of mining vehicle equipment installed across
Momentum behind collision prevention on mines
13th October 2022

While Proximity Detection Systems (PDSs) have been around for little more than 15 years, the offerings on the market today are streets ahead of what was first made available; this complexity has to... 


Banning Russian aluminium would create uncertainty about LME's role - Rusal
6th October 2022 By: Reuters

Banning Rusal's metal will fuel volatility in the London Metal Exchange's aluminium contracts and create uncertainty about the exchange's role in the metals industry, the Russian aluminium giant... 


MCA calls for cost protection in safeguard mechanism
4th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has called for additional price risk management measures to be included in any changes to the safeguard mechanism to prevent excessive costs, damaging... 


Nachu gets new costing
27th September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

An updated bankable feasibility study (BFS) into the Nachu graphite project, in Tanzania, has estimated that the project would require a capital investment of $324-million. ASX-listed Magnis... 


HEALTH SNAPSHOT Wearable monitoring devices detect and monitor data from the user.
Wearable monitoring device prioritises workers’ health and safety
6th September 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Accidents and incidents result in financial losses of millions of rands and hours spent on claim documentation. Elite Vine, a South African technology firm launched in 2016, together with Valecus... 


LRQA helps businesses mitigate ever-evolving challenges
29th August 2022

Amid an ever-more uncertain macroeconomic environment, the vast majority of leading global organisations must also navigate exacting stakeholder demands, increasing competition and rapidly changing... 


ISO certifications offer sound framework for ESG performance
26th August 2022

The current expectations around environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG)  performance include protection of the environment, social responsibility investments and corporate governance... 


Aveng’s strong full-year performance positions it well for long-term growth
23rd August 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Aveng says improved revenues, gross margins and operating earnings, combined with strong cash generation, were underpinned by a stronger capital base in the financial year ended June 30.... 


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Virtual technologies gaining traction
19th August 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The onset of Covid-19 prompted mining companies globally to adopt remote and virtual technologies that they otherwise might not have implemented, says mining simulation technology solutions... 


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Lithium value to remain high amid accelerated demand, tight supply – Fitch Solutions
12th August 2022 By: Donna Slater

Financial risk management, solutions and insights company Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research (Fitch Solutions) says lithium prices will remain “extremely” elevated this year and... 


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Provider highlights women’s issues
12th August 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

There should be greater awareness of the obstacles that women working in the mining industry have to overcome, says training solutions provider KBC Health and Safety COO Sian Thurtell. She says... 


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Tech yields beneficial tools for farms
12th August 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Software company Aerobotics is pioneering solutions, such as its Aeroview infield mobile application and computer vision for the precision farming of perennial crops, as more growers look to... 


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Harmony - Women in Mining
12th August 2022

Boipelo Lekubo - Financial Director (FD) Full Name: Boipelo Lekubo Position: Financial Director Date and Place of Birth: 30 June, in Pretoria Education: a UCT alumni, Chartered Accountant and... 


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IMT - Women in Mining
12th August 2022

Grace Shana – Group Financial Manager Born in Zimbabwe, Grace Shana holds a degree in Banking and Finance, a Senior Development Management Programme (SMDP) from the University of Stellenbosch and... 


Strong prices drive surge in Thungela’s interim earnings
1st August 2022 By: Donna Slater

JSE- and LSE-listed coal miner Thungela Resources reports that its earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended June 30 are expected to increase by about 2 044% to between R66.85 and R67.45,... 


ERA up to A$1.6bn short for Ranger rehabilitation
29th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) will require a further A$1.06-billion to A$1.65-billion in capital expenditure to complete rehabilitation of the Ranger uranium project, in the... 


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Moving from project risk management to expectation management
29th July 2022

Projects are inherently uncertain undertakings with numerous accounts of failed projects evidence of this, leading University of Pretoria senior lecturer Schalk Grobbelaar to pose the question of... 


All mining operations must observe strict health and safety regulations to mitigate the risk of collisions between pedestrians and vehicles and between vehicles.
Momentum behind collision prevention on mines
28th July 2022

While Proximity Detection Systems (PDSs) have been around for little more than 15 years, the offerings on the market today are streets ahead of what was first made available; this complexity has to... 


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Company to pilot zero-emissions heavy duty hydrogen trucks
22nd July 2022

Industrial and specialty gases supplier Airgas has signed an agreement with zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell powered commercial vehicles supplier Hyzon Motors to pilot two heavy duty hydrogen fuel... 


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Khemisset potash project, Morocco – update
15th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The development and financing of the project continue to make steady progress. 


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Jubilee appoints nonexecutive director to chair safety, sustainability committee
14th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

Aim- and AltX-listed diversified metals processing company Jubilee Metals Group has appointed Tracey Kerr independent nonexecutive director with immediate effect. Based in the UK, she is currently... 


Momentum behind Collision Prevention on mines
5th July 2022

(Virtual Showroom): While Proximity Detection Systems (PDSs) have been around for little more than 15 years, the offerings on the market today are streets ahead of what was first made available;... 


CRU appoints new Business Development Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa
1st July 2022

CRU is pleased to announce that Tumelo Mokhobo has joined the business as a Business Development Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, based out of Johannesburg, South Africa. Tumelo will work across... 


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Gold miner’s journey producing results
1st July 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

After 14 months, South Africa’s largest gold producer by volume, Harmony, is just under halfway through its humanistic transformation journey called ‘Thibakotsi’, which aims to embed a culture of... 


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Green ratings offer benefits during economic crunch
24th June 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Premium and Grade-A offices that are Green Star-certified provide an average one-year income return of 8.4, compared to an average of 8.3 for non-Green Star-certified Prime and Grade-A offices,... 


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In-country beneficiation opportunities rise on back of EV growth
24th June 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Growth in the electric vehicles (EVs) market has led to increasing interest and demand for materials, such as manganese, used in the production of EV rechargeable batteries. This increased interest... 


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African diamond sector set for strong growth
17th June 2022

With China being Africa’s, and South Africa’s, most important trading partner, the Asian superpower’s expected economic slowdown in coming years is a cause for concern, unless these economies can... 


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Ways to overcome challenges when your boiler fails
10th June 2022

Over the past 24 months, companies requiring emergency boiler systems have succumbed to price increases to keep their steam operations functioning. 


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JSE recounts rousing tent-to-tech journey as Southern Palladium turns listing tide
8th June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The first in-person listing of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange since covid heard the African kudu horn serenade an opening bid of R6.90 a share for platinum group metals (PGMs) company Southern... 


Nexa searches for new CFO as Menck resigns
7th June 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Latin America-focused zinc producer Nexa Resources has initiated a search for a new finance chief after Rodrigo Menck resigned as CFO on Monday. Menck joined Nexa in 2016 and served as head of... 


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Khemisset potash project, Morocco – update
3rd June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Emmerson has made considerable operational, corporate and commercial progress towards delivering a shovel-ready project by the end of the year. 


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Mining industry sees positive developments
27th May 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

There have been positive developments in the mining sector regarding health and safety standards, particularly with the establishment of the global industry standard on tailings management (GISTM),... 


FOCUSED APPROACH PMI held workshops for six months with stakeholders to create a construction-specific certification that did not replicate, but rather complemented, the existing qualifications available to the market
Certification launched successfully
27th May 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Professional project management association Project Management Institute (PMI) has introduced its first industry-specific solution tailored for construction professionals in the African market.... 


Draft revised standard for drinking water quality opened for public comment
27th May 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The public has until June 29 to comment on the new draft national standards for South Africa’s drinking water. The draft seventh edition of the South African National Standard (SANS) 241 – Drinking... 


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