To ensure the efficient and effective movement of goods in the agriculture sector, the implementation of technology, such as SMART logistics, is imperative, says South African Association of... 

While a large proportion of artisanal or small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Africa is illegitimate, companies operating in the large-scale gold mining (LSGM) sector in Africa should work to support... 

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) has emerged as one of the most important acronyms in today’s business environment. While there is an understanding of what these terms mean individually,... 

Once a small family-owned software business, Mineware Consulting has grown exponentially over the past few years, and now stands poised to expand internationally. Mineware Consulting, a bespoke... 

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has said a just transition is about improving the lives and livelihoods of all South Africans, particularly those that are bearing the brunt of climate impacts,... 

LSE-listed graphite, nickel and copper miner Blencowe Resources has engaged consultancy firm ERM specifically relating to lifecycle sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG)... 

The mining industry is under pressure to integrate innovation into core business operations, to remain competitive globally, to ensure zero harm and to do its part in mitigating against climate... 

Data scarcity and the lack of data scientists are the main challenges hindering the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa. “Africa is a data desert compared with the US and other... 

The global trend towards green energy and sustainable environmental management is placing almost impossible regulatory pressure on mining companies and the bodies that regulate them. 

Dual-listed gold miner B2Gold last month announced that it had published its inaugural Climate Strategy Report and Water Risk Statement, both of which are available to view or download on B2Gold's... 

Specialist mining law firm creates outsourced compliance solution for Africa’s mining industry  

he Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Bank of England are undertaking reviews into the governance, market oversight and risk management of the London Metal Exchange (LME), following recent... 

Sihayo Gold has completed an updated feasibility study to improve the technical definition of its namesake starter project and derisk its implementation through a series of work streams. 

Compared to pre-Covid-19 levels, metal prices are expected to remain elevated this year and next as a result of high energy prices constraining production; Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which is... 

West Africa is now attracting attention for battery minerals mining with a renewed interest likely to draw in explorers and miners of various sizes and capabilities, says consulting engineers and... 

Gold miner Caledonia Mining has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 on each of the company's shares. The total dividends paid in 2021 were $0.50 – almost 50% higher than in 2020. 

The acceleration of the energy transition, the rise of alternative lenders and the disruption to global supply chains is rewriting the rules of commodities trading.  

Diversified miner Anglo American has reported a fatality at its Moranbah North coal mine, in Queensland. The contractor fatality occurred on Friday evening during a lifting incident, and an... 

Driven by low barriers to entry, strong gold prices and high poverty levels, artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is one of the fastest growing rural livelihoods in many developing... 

Professional services firm WSP in Africa provides mining houses across the continent with access to a full spectrum of “world-class” engineering, environmental sustainability advisory and... 

Upcoming project-orientated economic activity is expected to translate into a yearly demand of 2.3-million new project managers, but there is a shortage of talent, nonprofit organisation Project... 

All-in-one ESG management solution enables organizations to comprehensively manage and report on their ESG and sustainability performance. IsoMetrix has launched a state-of-the-art environmental,... 

A Harmony Gold employee was killed in a mine-related material car incident at the Doornkop mine, near Soweto, in Gauteng, on March 11. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague. Harmony... 

Diversified miner Anglo American’s copper operations in Chile – the Los Bronces and El Soldado mines and the Chagres smelter – have been awarded the Copper Mark in recognition of responsible copper... 

By Jacques Farmer, MD of PRISMA 08 March 2022 

(Showroom): As the implementation of proximity detection systems (PDS) takes centre stage at surface mining operations ahead of the yet-to-be-announced compliance deadline, leading PDS and CPS... 

The decarbonising of the global economy to prevent climate change is going to create the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. It will also leave behind the companies that do not adapt –... 

Emmerson has appointed Jim Wynn as CFO, effective immediately. Wynn is expected to play a pivotal role in putting debt financing in place for the Khemisset project. 

Following impressive rallies in the first and third quarters of 2021, financial risk management, solutions and insights company Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research (Fitch Solutions)... 

Telecommunications operators, including MTN South Africa, Vodacom, Telkom, Cell C and Liquid Intelligent Technologies have teamed up to form a new nonprofit organisation to tackle the risks... 

Emmerson has awarded the balance of the basic engineering scope of the Khemisset potash project. 

While South Africa’s mining sector is still unsure of exactly what future safety legislation will require in terms of proximity detection systems (PDS) or collision prevention systems (CPS), there... 

Morocco-focused potash developer Emmerson has awarded the balance of the basic engineering scope of the Khemisset potash project, outside of the mineral processing facility, to Reminex – the... 

South Africa and the rest of the world have faced formidable challenges over the last two years, caused by the Covid-19 virus, and the various variants thereof.  Law firm ENSAfrica mine and... 

As a leading innovator in mining skills development, the Murray & Roberts Training Academy (MRTA) is using a coaching initiative to strength the outcomes of its supervisor training. According to... 

The World Gold Council (WGC) highlights in its latest outlook for gold that the precious metal may well face similar dynamics to those of last year as competing forces both support and curtail its... 

LSE-listed magnet metal supply chain developer Pensana has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact – a voluntary initiative to encourage CEOs to implement universal sustainable principles and... 

TSX-listed Marathon Gold has appointed Julie Robertson as CFO, effective March 7, following the departure of Hannes Portmann, who will leave Marathon on January 31 to pursue an executive role with... 

The global cobalt industry is set to receive a significant boost and upward price trajectory in the next two to three years owing to a worldwide shift to a green economy, reports financial risk... 

Gold miner Harmony Gold reports that an employee has died after losing control of a heavy-duty vehicle. The accident occurred near the Mponeng mine salvage yard. The driver was on his way to the... 

There are many regulations that give guidance on best practices to be instituted to uphold a level of safety. The implementation thereof is mostly mandatory, but you do have a choice. The decision... 

Specialist mining law firm creates outsourced compliance solution for Africa’s mining industry The global trend towards green energy and sustainable environmental management is placing almost...