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Specialised, turnkey engineering and management services provider the United Mining Services Group (UMS Group) provides expertise that allows mining companies to access their most challenging ore... 


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A mining road is the lifeblood of every mine. It affects health and safety, vehicle movement, maintenance, fuel consumption, water use, productivity and, ultimately, profitability. So dust control... 


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MISTRA roundtable to explore practical steps for South Africa’s PGM-powered hydrogen economy

South Africa has ambitious strategies for green hydrogen, critical minerals and beneficiation. The challenge now is translating these into investment, industrial development and jobs. The... 


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Ferroalloys sector balancing geopolitics, tariffs, and the structural path to re-industrialisation
Ferroalloys sector balancing geopolitics, tariffs, and the structural path to re-industrialisation

South Africa’s critical minerals sector faces a pivotal moment as energy tariff reforms, port efficiency gains, and global policy shifts intersect to shape the future of local beneficiation. The... 


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Mining clients gain assurance from ATG Digital’s ISO status

South African technology company ATG Digital has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, effective May 29, 2026. The company believes this milestone delivers assurance to mining companies that... 


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TEBA workshop highlights efficient contractor workforce risk management

More than 250 delegates attended TEBA’s contractor workshop on October 2 to explore practical solutions for safer, faster and more compliant workforce management. Contractors are central to South... 


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TEBA Candidate and Community-Centred Recruitment Model

Whether mines are replacing critical skills or ramping up for new operations and projects, they are constantly required to balance operational urgency with community expectations and statutory... 


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What every mining CFO should ask before signing off on an energy investment

Mining companies know energy risk, having ploughed enormous capital into private generation, public-private partnerships (PPAs) and self-supply during a decade of loadshedding.  


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Africa's greatest mineral asset isn't underground

The global race for critical minerals is entering a new phase. No longer defined solely by access to mineral reserves, it is increasingly being shaped by industrial policy, geopolitical... 


CFD trading explained for people who already understand commodity markets
CFD trading explained for people who already understand commodity markets

A contract for difference, or CFD, is an agreement to exchange the difference in an asset's price between when a position opens and when it closes, without either party ever owning the underlying... 


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When the Ground Moves First: Maccaferri and the Business of Keeping Africa's Mines Standing

On an open-pit mine, the slope is rarely the headline. It is the haul road, the pit wall, the bench that everyone assumes will simply hold, until, without warning, it doesn't. For the geotechnical... 


Turning mining complexity into certainty
Turning mining complexity into certainty

As mining advances, so does its complexity. More technology, more systems, more data, more decisions. The real challenge isn't adding more, it's making it all work together. 


Nina Greyling, director at Nortons Inc.
Competing rights: different mineral, same land

Nothing in the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) precludes a third party from applying for a mineral that is not included in an existing holder's applicant or right.  Put... 


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Beneficiation drive raises demand for specialised piping solutions

Africa’s drive to move further down the mineral value chain is creating demand for increasingly advanced processing and refining infrastructure, with piping systems facing greater requirements for... 


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Understanding that the radio network in a mine is critical infrastructure

South African mining is becoming increasingly connected Across South Africa, mining has been investing in automation, telemetry, tracking, real-time monitoring, data analytics and video to improve... 


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ICDA: A changing global chromium market sets the stage for Chromium 2026
ICDA: A changing global chromium market sets the stage for Chromium 2026

The first half of 2026 has brought significant changes across the global chromium value chain. Strong stainless steel production continued to support demand for chrome ore and ferrochrome, while... 


Transnet recovery gains momentum as rail and infrastructure investment take centre stage
Transnet recovery gains momentum as rail and infrastructure investment take centre stage

Transnet’s recovery is showing signs of gaining traction, with the State-owned freight and logistics group reporting improved revenue, stronger cash generation and a return to profitability for the... 


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Mine Digitalisation That Delivers

Hear how Norwegian mining company Rana Gruber approached mine digitalisation and the lessons it learned along the way. Learn what drives adoption, supports change, and helps deliver lasting... 


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Allied Pipe & Fittings South Africa: Meeting mining’s changing needs

Allied Pipe & Fittings South Africa supplies a comprehensive range of steel piping materials for mining and power-generation projects, including pipes and tubes, buttweld fittings, flanges, valves,... 


Electra Mining Africa: More to see, learn and experience
Electra Mining Africa: More to see, learn and experience

Electra Mining Africa is one of the world’s leading mining, engineering and industrial trade exhibitions, bringing together the technologies, expertise and people driving change across industry.... 


IMARC 2026 puts spotlight on mining’s Mission Critical
IMARC 2026 puts spotlight on mining’s Mission Critical

Mining’s Mission Critical, to responsibly deliver vital materials, will take centre stage at this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) as the industry pivots... 


 	Cathy Nader is the Principal of Mining and Critical Minerals at Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking
Why rising costs are rewriting mining competitiveness across Africa

Rising costs are reshaping mining competitiveness, and miners who protect margins will now determine which operations remain viable through the next cycle. Mining leaders across the continent are... 


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Why no two Battery Energy Storage Systems should look the same

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) look straightforward from the outside – select a capacity, install it, start saving. In practice, the return on a BESS investment depends less on how large the... 


Strengthening the Economics of Sustainability
Strengthening the Economics of Sustainability

Sustainability is no longer a conversation happening on the sidelines of business. Across Africa, organisations are navigating a rapidly changing landscape where climate risk, resource... 


Capture your Electra Mining Africa 2026 photo memory with Creamer Media
Capture your Electra Mining Africa 2026 photo memory with Creamer Media

Visitors to Electra Mining Africa, taking place from 7 to 11 September 2026 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, are invited to stop by the Creamer Media stand in Hall 5, Stand J35, meet the... 


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IN FOCUS series to examine strategies shaping the future of South Africa's industrial businesses

Creamer Media's latest IN FOCUS video series, produced in partnership with Deal Leaders International, will examine the factors that influence the long-term success of South Africa's industrial... 


Post-employment health monitoring and family support in mining
Post-employment health monitoring and family support in mining

For mining companies, employee welfare does not end when a worker leaves the gate. Effective post-employment support depends on practical field-based services that help mines respond to health,... 


Reclaiming control over refurbished engineering assets
Reclaiming control over refurbished engineering assets

For asset-intensive industries, the rotables (or repairables) value stream should be an engine for significant financial value creation. When executed correctly, a robust refurbished spares... 


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Why mine dewatering pumps fail and how to prevent it

Mitigate dewatering pump failures in mine dewatering. Learn how advanced VSD protection, proper handling protocols, and OEM-grade replacements eliminate downtime. 


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Electra Mining Africa showcases the technologies shaping tomorrow’s industry

As industrial technologies continue to evolve at pace, mining, manufacturing and industrial businesses are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, strengthen safety, reduce operating... 


Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa Oil & Mining Business Director Charlie Li shares Huawei's vision for accelerating intelligent mining through AI and digital infrastructure.
From connected mines to intelligent mines: SA’s next mining transformation

Information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure provider Huawei South Africa brought together mining companies, technology partners and university researchers in Johannesburg during... 


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Complete pump solutions from SAM Engineering

For over four decades, local pump manufacturer SAM Engineering has provided locally manufactured pumping solutions backed by technical expertise, responsive service and a thorough understanding of... 


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Sustainable solutions driving industry transformation at Electra Mining Africa

Renewable energy, ESG, decarbonisation and environmental innovation are increasingly shaping strategic decision-making across mining, manufacturing and industry. Organisations are seeking to... 


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Balancing MEPS compliance, motor reliability in underground mining

Explore how Southern African mines must balance VC 9113 MEPS compliance and IE3 efficiency with electric motor reliability in harsh, underground Acid Mine Drainage environments. 


De-risking plant shutdowns
De-risking plant shutdowns

Has your business ever fallen into the trap of trusting its financial software provider SAP’s inventory records, only to face a crisis on the first day of a critical plant shutdown? You plan an... 


Why supply chain AI initiatives fail to scale
Why supply chain AI initiatives fail to scale

Whenever a supply chain initiative is safely labeled a "pilot," it frequently signals a deeper, systemic issue: the organisation does not truly understand the operational problem it is trying to... 


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