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South Africa risks more inequality if it does not digitalise, says WEF
5th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The World Economic Forum (WEF) in its latest 'Global Risks Report 2021' finds that Covid-19 has not only claimed millions of lives, but also risks widened long-standing health, economic and digital... 


Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter
Lifting distributed-generation cap ‘one of the easier decisions’ facing government – De Ruyter
5th March 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has described the plan, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation (SONA) address, to lift the licence-exemption threshold for... 


4IR in mining heralds generational change of guard, softer digital jobs – Butcher
24th February 2021 By: Donna Slater

Along with the adoption of technologies needed for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) could potentially come a change in the type of jobs being created in the mining industry, gold miner Gold... 


Covid-19 created a digitalisation opportunity for mining industry - panel
19th February 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The Covid-19 pandemic has created an opportunity for the global mining industry to use available digital technologies to leapfrog productivity gaps, says Bosch mining solutions head Jonas Corali.... 


RESILIENT INDUSTRY
The renewables sector is proving its resilience in the midst of a crisis
Rising demand underpins renewables’ importance
19th February 2021

As demand rises for more accessible renewable energy, the Africa Energy Indaba conference discussions are set to underscore various new avenues for innovative financing to steer Africa’s... 


Technical vocational education and training gets 4IR shot in arm
19th February 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial technology multinational Siemens South Africa and research organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on February 3 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)... 


Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter
Lifting distributed-generation cap ‘one of the easier decisions’ facing government – De Ruyter
15th February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has described the plan, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation (SONA) address, to lift the licence-exemption threshold for... 


ALL THAT GLITTERS
The Global Palladium Fund contributes physical palladium, platinum, gold and silver to the exchange traded commodities instruments
Palladium fund launches ETCs
5th February 2021

Palladium, nickel, platinum and copper producer Nornickel announced that the Global Palladium Fund (GPF), founded by Nornickel, launched exchange traded commodities (ETCs) for metals on Deutsche... 


Siemens Southern & Eastern Africa CEO Sabine Dall'Omo
Upskilling needs careful thought amid rapid tech adoption in mining industry
3rd February 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Despite the negative impacts that Covid-19 has brought to the world, it has also had positive impacts, such as the acceleration of Fourth Industrial Revolution- (4IR-) type technology adoption,... 


ALBIE VISSER 
The state of the global economy has been an important external factor, leading to weak commodity prices that weighed on mining pre-Covid. However, several commodities have recovered well in recent months.
Conducive environs offer lucrative prospects despite difficulties
29th January 2021 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Many of Africa’s mineral deposits can deliver good yields to investors, even after the additional costs that are often incurred when operating in regions without sufficient infrastructure. 


BIG PLANS
Basil Read Mining aims to diversify beyond the commodities it currently works in, while expanding its geographical footprint
Contractor learns lockdown lessons
29th January 2021 By: Darren Parker

The main lesson learned over the past year is that, regardless of the challenges and new limitations brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, good relationships are key to keeping businesses... 


EXPANDED HORIZONS The mobile tunnel borer (pictured above) has expanded Master Drilling Group’s offering into rapid horizontal blind hole development using mechanised methods without blasting
Tech keeps MDG going despite Covid-19 pandemic
29th January 2021 By: Mamaili Mamaila

South Africa-based drilling company Master Drilling Group (MDG) has always been keen to get involved in the digitisation aspect of technology advancement in the mining industry, with 2020 having... 


DHL Global Forwarding invests R127m in new Joburg facility
29th January 2021 By: Irma Venter

DHL Global Forwarding is investing R127-million in a new facility in Johannesburg.  Aimed at cementing its position in South Africa, the new 13 000 m2 facility will be located within the bonded... 


Green energy a macroeconomic imperative, says VW’s Kamuhinda
22nd January 2021 By: Irma Venter

Green technology, electric cars included, are coming to Africa not just because of the Paris Climate Change Agreement, but because Africa has a problem of energy supply, says Volkswagen Africa... 


Getting the right tools for mining to go digital
19th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The astute application of digital tools is the key to continuously improving efficiencies on underground mines, according to Niel McCoy, business line manager for automation and digitalisation at... 


Worldwide 5G coverage expected to expand from 15% last year to 60% by 2026
15th January 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Fifth-generation (5G) population coverage is estimated to have reached 15% of the world’s population – equivalent to over one-billion people – by the end of 2020. The latest edition of the... 


AfCFTA to aid Africa’s recovery from Covid, but full-scale implementation to be challenging
AfCFTA to aid Africa’s recovery from Covid, but full-scale implementation to be challenging
15th January 2021 By: Nadine James

The advent of duty-free trade within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has come at a “critical time for the global economy” and will ultimately boost sustainable post-Covid-19... 


Open architectures IOM key to unlocking mining, minerals, metals value – Schneider Electric
11th December 2020 By: Schalk Burger

To seamlessly digitalise the mining, minerals and metals (MMM) industries, MMM organisations need to consider an integrated operations management (IOM) approach based on open architectures to gain... 


Sibanye-Stillwater has undertaken a digital first approach for the organisation
Froneman promotes digital first strategy for mining companies
9th December 2020 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Precious metals miner Sibanye-Stillwater has undertaken a digital first approach for the organisation, with considerable value to be unlocked from a capital as well as an environment, social and... 


THEMBA MKHWANAZI
Sustainability is at the heart Kumba's activities
Kumba’s sustainability drive fosters shared value
4th December 2020

Iron-ore producer Kumba Iron Ore presented its sustainability performance last month, as reported by Mining Weekly Online. At the time, Kumba CE Themba Mkhwanazi said: “Sustainability is at the... 


PART AND PARCEL
The automotive components sector has contracted more than initially forecast owing to the Covid-19 pandemic
Parts aftermarket increases despite pandemic
4th December 2020

According to market research company Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis ‘Digital Business Models Mitigating Covid-19 Implications on Global Aftermarket Performance in 2020’, released in September,... 


Entertainment platform Monsooq launched in South Africa
4th December 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Mobile technology company Mondia has launched time-based entertainment platform Monsooq, where users pay only for the time they spend consuming content, without the need for contracts or... 


ANDREW SKUDDER

Data is the key to improving the construction sector, better managing pain points, improve outcomes and enable companies to be more competitive without sacrificing profitability and sustainability
Digitalisation will boost efficiency in construction sector
4th December 2020 By: Schalk Burger

The construction industry – one of the least digitalised industries globally – can improve its efficiency and productivity, and regain its competitiveness, if it digitalises, says construction and... 


HUGO BOTHA
Digitisation is not the future – it is here already
More 4IR integration needed from mining
27th November 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

The advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has had a significant impact on all facets of society, but international investment company StratisQ Group notes that the mining industry needs... 


Steadily growing order books helps M&R weather remaining pandemic impacts
26th November 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While still recovering from a R622-million Covid-19 impact on its business in the 2020 financial year, JSE-listed construction group Murry & Roberts (M&R) says its R60.5-billion order book will... 


Power of modern technology in logistics sector
Power of modern technology in logistics sector
26th November 2020 By: Yolande Botes

An ambitious, multi-phase digitalisation and automatisation project has provided unparalleled visibility process at SA’s largest mineral freight logistics company Grindrod. Keyrus, a leading... 


Strides taken to improve environmental, community impact
20th November 2020

Worley Parsons mineral processing technology and expert solutions VP Mervyn Stevens states that the mining industry has taken big strides to improve its impact on both nearby communities, and the... 


Miners urged to introduce digitalisation, automation and AI into short-term plans
18th November 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

While the introduction of digitalisation, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) into miners' plans is generally a long-term plan, panelists at this year’s virtual Africa Mining Forum on... 


Machine-assisted jobs to emerge quicker than expected – WEC
6th November 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) 'Future of Jobs 2020' report finds that Covid-19 has caused the labour market to change faster than expected. The report envisions that, by 2025, automation and... 


ifm Australia’s Freddie Coertze and Aditya Kunder.
Covid has highlighted the value of operating remotely – mining editor
6th November 2020 By: Martin Creamer

The extraction of data from machinery to improve decision-making is a key benefit of the digital mine and has changed the way that mines manage their assets and perform machine maintenance,... 


KNOWLEDGE HUB
The Rock Drill Innovation Centre introduces state-of-the-art production and testing facilities for Sandvik’s core technology, the rock drill
Sandvik launches Rock Drill Centre
30th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Swedish mining gear and metal-cutting tools maker Sandvik officially launched its Finland-based Rock Drill Innovation Centre during the company’s virtual ‘Innovation in Mining’ conference, held... 


Digital transformation has potential  to unlock billions in mining value
Digital transformation has potential to unlock billions in mining value
30th October 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa boasts many pockets of excellence in terms of digital transformation in the mining industry. With much of the sector’s potential and value still needing to be unlocked, the coronavirus... 


Digital transformation has potential  to unlock billions in mining value
Digital transformation has potential to unlock billions in mining value
30th October 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa boasts many pockets of excellence in terms of digital transformation in the mining industry. With much of the sector’s potential and value still needing to be unlocked, the coronavirus... 


SIETSE VAN DER WOUDE 
The shift to remote working and flexible working hours has highlighted how technology can be leveraged to benefit society as a whole
Pandemic amplifies trend toward inclusive modernisation
23rd October 2020 By: Nadine James

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced mining companies to “fundamentally rethink” the way they operate, says Minerals Council South Africa modernisation and safety senior executive Sietse van der Woude.... 


5G can add $8-trillion to global economy, Nokia asserts
23rd October 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

New research by information and communications technology firm Nokia and Nokia Bell Labs shows that fifth-generation- (5G-) enabled industries have the potential to add $8-trillion to global gross... 


SA, European solar bodies in knowledge-sharing tie-up
23rd October 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) and the European association for solar SolarPower Europe has joined forces to unlock the potential of solar power and ensure that South... 


ifm Australia’s Freddie Coertze and Aditya Kunder.
Covid has highlighted the value of operating remotely – mining editor
22nd October 2020 By: Martin Creamer

The extraction of data from machinery to improve decision-making is a key benefit of the digital mine and has changed the way that mines manage their assets and perform machine maintenance,... 


SOLID SUPPLY  
Omnia Group’s Sasolburg nitric acid plant enhances supply security in the group and ensured that BME had no stockouts during the hard lockdown
Sustaining security of supply, efficiency amid state of disaster
16th October 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Adapting to the ‘new normal’ bought on by the Covid-19 outbreak will require companies to listen to and meet the changing needs of customers by adopting new working methods and complying with... 


Sandvik global product line manager automation David Hallett
Cabinless, emissionless vehicle foretelling underground’s autonomous future
16th October 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Mining Weekly on Wednesday watched a cabinless emission-free next-generation mining vehicle autonomously load, haul and dump in an underground mine, without a human in sight. The cabinless design... 


PERFORMING UNDER PRESSURE 
Pump intelligence is non-negotiable and provides accurate information in wastewater treatment plants
Industrialisation, digitalisation calls for smart pump systems
9th October 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Government’s driving increased industrialisation to recover economic growth and employment numbers will stimulate an increased need for intelligent wastewater pump systems.  


TRIAL RUN
One of many sample plants set up in Mali has revealed the great potential the gold mining sector holds in the country
Company notes West African mining potential
9th October 2020 By: Halima Frost

West Africa holds notable mining potential, with exploration and mining consulting services provider The MSA Group principal consultant Mike Robertson noting the company’s short- to medium-term... 


AMPLE SCREEN TIME
Screening equipment needs to be optimised for seamless operation
Virtual event showcases new screening solutions
2nd October 2020 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology’s new Peak Screening solution – an integrated system designed to help ensure every square meter of a customer’s screening is as... 


Sandvik digitises mechanical cutting equipment to improve safety
29th September 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

In addition to performance and extensive safety features, engineering company Sandvik says its mechanical cutting equipment also offer effective digital solutions to boost productivity, reduce... 


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