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Joburg Indaba

Conference to evaluate status quo of mining sector

23rd September 2022 The Joburg Indaba, hosted by mineral resources, energy and mining conference specialists Resources 4 Africa, draws together captains of the industry, government officials and investors to present their strategic thoughts on the current state of the mining sector. During the event – to be held on... →

Miner contributes to achieving net zero economy

23rd September 2022 Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) is embedded into gold miner Harmony Gold’s business strategy to earn credibility, remain competitive and contribute to achieving a net-zero economy, says group executive for sustainability Melanie Naidoo-Vermaak. With the urgency of... →

Investment programme will secure LoMs

By: Leah Shelene Asaram 23rd September 2022 JSE-listed platinum miner Impala Platinum (Implats) in March announced a five-year, R50-billion capital investment programme to extend life-of-mine (LoM) development and grow production at several of its operations, while safeguarding jobs. Implats CEO Nico Muller says the programme is aimed at... →

NICO MULLER The 35 MW solar photovoltaic project in Zimbabwe is the first large-scale project towards meeting the group’s short-term decarbonisation target of a 30% reduction against the 2019 baseline

Manganese key to energy transition

By: Leah Shelene Asaram 23rd September 2022 Manganese demand globally is likely to grow exponentially, as it is considered a key input in renewable technologies. This potential demand presents opportunities to build new mega-mines, attract foreign direct investment and create new job opportunities in the local mining sector, avers Menar MD... →

An image of Menar’s openpit East Manganese mine

OPENPIT Manganese is extracted from three layers and blended to a grade of 36.5% manganese.

Producing a carbon-neutral economy

23rd September 2022 Addressing the nation on the ongoing energy crisis on July 25, 2022, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reinforced the direction in which the country’s energy-generation market is moving, which has created various opportunities to secure a reduction in South Africa’s carbon footprint, says mining... →

S Africa must navigate pros, cons of energy transition

By: Leah Shelene Asaram 23rd September 2022 The green energy revolution in South Africa presents potential positive and negative consequences for the economy, says professional services firm Deloitte Energy, Resources and Industrials leader Andrew Lane. This revolution involves a shift away from fossil fuel-based energy sources, including... →

An image of Deloitte's Energy, Resources and Industries Leader, Andrew Lane

ANDREW LANE "The energy transition will cultivate a successful and competitive industry, which will have a ripple effect into the broader economy” Andrew Lane

Supervisory programme increases mine production

By: Leah Shelene Asaram 23rd September 2022 Business management consultants OIM Consulting’s supervisory programme has managed not only to improve the efficiency of mine supervisors but also increase mine production. The Coaching to Performance programme aims to encourage mine supervisors to achieve greater competency and capability in... →

An image of OIM Consulting MD Arjen De Bruin

ARJEN DE BRUIN If the skills are not continuously implemented, the company will not derive long-term benefits from the programme

TerraStruc Energy

20th September 2022 Privately-owned multi-disciplinary company TerraStruc has been in operation since 1998, offering a diverse range of workable, cost-effective solutions backed by a team of experts with extensive market experience. Teams based in three regional offices support the group’s operations in the Middle... →

Transport company has high hopes for Indaba

By: Halima Frost 24th September 2021 This year’s Joburg Indaba brings with it hopes of increased and ongoing investment in the mining sector, specialist transport company Unitrans regional business development manager Joubert van Schalkwyk tells Mining Weekly. The event, which will be held virtually on October 6 and 7, will help... →

An image of a large Unitrans road train with four trailers being loaded with coal at a colliery

LONG TRAIN RUNNING Road trains offered by Unitrans allow for greater loads negating the need for more vehicles on the road

Association applauds upcoming event

By: Halima Frost 24th September 2021 Surface mining industry association Aspasa (previously known as Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa) applauds the conference concept and the efforts of the organisers of the upcoming Joburg Indaba, Aspasa director Nico Pienaar tells Mining Weekly. “The companies being... →

An opencast operation with product pouring onto a pile

PILING ON? Aspasa believes that increased focus on smaller opencast operations should be added to the scope for future events

Coal dependence will linger, says Mike Teke

By: Halima Frost 24th September 2021 South Africa will continue to depend on coal for at least another 60 years as a baseload energy resource, and although its use will wane over time, it will remain an integral part of the Integrated Resource Plan, Seriti Resources CEO Mike Teke assures Mining Weekly. This dependence, with the low... →

An image of a large mining truck moving through a coal field at Kriel Colliery mine in South Africa

COAL CONTINUATION Although there is a global outcry to stop the use of fossil fuels, South Africa continues to use it in abundance

Investment, PPPs critical to S Africa

24th September 2021 Driving inclusive and long-term growth for South Africa starts with participation and collaboration, says diversified miner Exxaro projects and technology executive head Johan Meyer. In a release sent out earlier this month, he explains that all businesses, both listed and private companies and... →

JOHAN MEYER All businesses, both listed and private companies and individuals, who have the funds, should invest in South Africa

Strong attendance expected for Indaba

By: Halima Frost 24th September 2021 Although the Joburg Indaba mining conference will be hosted virtually for the second year running, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and the global responsibility to limit face-to-face interactions, event organiser Resources 4 Africa CEO Paula Munsie says the virtual format presents new... →

An image of host and master of ceremonies Bernard Swanepoel at a podium hosting a pre-Covid-19 Joburg Indaba, and engaging with delegates

BETTER REACH Although face-to-face interactions are always first choice, the option to attend online extends the reach of the Joburg Indaba

New valve manufactured for tailings pipelines

By: Halima Frost 24th September 2021 Although South African company Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) has only soft launched its new slurry knife gate high-pressure valve, the SKG-HP, it has been well received by clients. The clients intend to use the valve in highly corrosive applications such as moving tailings from a processing plant... →

An image of a large blue high pressure valve used in tailings pipelines strung from a hoist

TAILINGS CONTROL The movement of tailings to a tailings dam can be facilitated through a pipeline with robust valves such as the DFC SKG-HP valve

Menar spells out diversification strategy

By: Martin Creamer 24th September 2021 The diversification strategy of private investment and management company Menar is very much in sync with the global push towards a greener future, says Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu. Speaking to Mining Weekly in an online interview for this Joburg Indaba Preview Feature, Bayoglu outlined how Menar’s... →

Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu outlines his growth strategy in this video interview with Mining Weekly.

Improved offering, delivers remotely

By: Cameron Mackay 25th September 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic has encouraged geological services provider Minrom to focus on streamlining its in-house systems and enhancing its remote management capabilities, says Minrom senior geologist Graham Duncan. He emphasises that these enhancements will enable mining companies working with... →

GEOLOGY FROM HOME Systems with remote capabilities have become crucial for mining companies active in remote regions that are difficult to access regularly

LNG can help reduce costs, emissions

25th September 2020 The discovery and development of natural gas projects in northern Mozambique over the past decade could have a significant impact on the economic landscape of Southern Africa, says analytical services provider Deloitte. The group has released a series of reports to examine the different sectors... →

STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE
LNG requires specialised infrastructure to manage. It is vital that southern Africa has the capability to move LNG from ship-based transport to land-based storage

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STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE LNG requires specialised infrastructure to manage. It is vital that southern Africa has the capability to move LNG from ship-based transport to land-based storage

Mining can play active role in Covid-19 recovery

By: Cameron Mackay 25th September 2020 Multinational professional services network Deloitte senior partner Andrew Lane emphasises the importance of the private sector, particularly the local mining sector, in addressing socioeconomic challenges in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. "The private sector needs to take a proactive role in... →

PROACTIVE SUPPORT Reliance on the mining industry in assistance in Covid-19 relief has been prevalent in mine-effected communities, where miners are vital to communities

New manganese mine edges closer to opening

25th September 2020 East Manganese, diversified miner Menar’s first manganese asset, located near the Northern Cape town of Hotazel, was recently granted Amendment to Environmental Authorisation, along with plant and tree removal permits – which are the latest statutory approvals. The R250-million project holds... →

Covid-19 drives demand for skills

By: Cameron Mackay 25th September 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic and its effects on the local mining sector have highlighted the importance of supervisory-level staff using organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills in mining operations, says heavy industry business consulting company OIM Consulting MD Arjen de Bruin. He adds... →

SKILLS FOCUS The local mining industry can benefit in productivity by focusing on the development of skills and competencies of supervisory-level staff on mining operations

Minrom

25th September 2020 Leading geological consulting company, MINROM, provides geological services throughout Africa, specialising in exploration, mining and groundwater. MINROM has also completed projects across the globe, thanks to its extensive experience, use of the latest technologies and highly skilled... →

OIM Consulting

25th September 2020 Operational Improvement Management (OIM) partners with clients to create long-term value and shape companies into sought-after investment opportunities, employers of choice and solid business partners. Founded in 1985, OIM has a long track record of delivering sustainable business success in the... →

Minerals Council aids E Cape response

25th September 2020 Mining industry employers’ organisation, the Minerals Council South Africa announced in August that several of its members contributed a combined R4.7-million towards oxygen and oxygen-related products for the Eastern Cape. The R4.7-million was jointly raised by African Rainbow Minerals, Anglo... →

TEBELLO CHABANA For many who become ill from Covid-19, particularly those who are most vulnerable, oxygen is what is most needed and will, quite simply, represent life

Worley assists surface miners’ transition to underground operations

25th September 2020 As openpit mines reach their economic end of life, mine owners are considering the viability of transitioning their opencast mining operations to underground, says global engineering firm Worley. Using its deep-level mining expertise in South Africa, Worley assists mine owners around the world in... →

ROBERT HULL Worley's South African operation is recognised for its deep-level shaft experience, and has experience across most commodities

Online format expands global presence of Joburg Indaba

By: Cameron Mackay 25th September 2020 Owing to the impact of Covid-19 and the subsequent physical distancing regulations, yearly mining conference the Joburg Indaba will be hosted as an online discussion on October 7 and 8. Event organisers Resources 4 Africa CEO Paula Munsie states that this will enable industry players, who were... →

MAKING UP LOST GROUND Many of the Joburg Indaba’s presentations, panels and discussions will focus on how the mining industry can be revitalised after the Covid-19

Changing mindsets to realise technological benefits in the sector

27th September 2019 With the rapid development of new technology and the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which is disrupting traditional processes and the way we live and work, data is becoming a hot commodity. The challenge lies not in obtaining the data, but in how to use it to its maximum potential to... →

DENVER DREYER It is vital to partner with a service provider that has industry experience as well as the technical expertise

UMS Group puts shaft design and sinking, processing design and execution back on the map

By: Creamer Media Reporter 27th September 2019 Established in 2015, United Mining Services (UMS) Group has positioned itself as a leader in the mining and minerals processing fields. Through its acquisition of Mining Engineering Technical Services (METS) and Shaft Sinkers, UMS gained more than six decades of combined industry expertise and... →

Mining event to address issues facing sector

27th September 2019 The 2019 Joburg Indaba will take place on October 2 and 3, 2019 at the Inanda Club in Johannesburg. →

Amplats continues to see positive demand for 3E PGMs

By: Mamaili Mamaila 27th September 2019 Platinum-group metals (PGMs) mining and marketing company Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) continued to see positive demand for platinum, rhodium and palladium (3E) PGMs over the short and medium term, Amplats CEO Chris Griffith noted at the company’s interim results presentation, held in... →

CHRIS GRIFFITH Platinum has been boosted this year by very strong investment demand of more than 700 000 oz

Joburg Indaba sponsor looks forward to industry engagements

By: Mamaili Mamaila 27th September 2019 Independent consulting practice SRK Consulting is a networking sponsor at the 2019 Joburg Indaba. Organised by resources investment conferences company Resources 4 Africa, SRK partner and principal mining engineer Marcin Wertz says Joburg Indaba is a unique industry conference, with the direct... →

FRANK CONVERSATIONS The Joburg Indaba is a place for frank and honest discussions on issues that are pertinent to the South African mining sector

Mining industry sunrise at even odds – consultant

By: Mamaili Mamaila 27th September 2019 Recent debates regarding the South African mining industry have centred on whether it is a sunrise or sunset industry. Local mining engineering consultancy Ukwazi business development director Spencer Eckstein comments that while the sun may rise on certain aspects of the sector, it may set on... →

SWIFT PROGRESSION There is now a need for projects to progress from exploration to production faster and, as a result, obtain funding quicker

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