Features
In-depth features exploring critical mining topics—from sustainability and community impact to evolving strategies in the industry.
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Upward Spiral 1471 leads sustainable mining and historic mine rehabilitation in South Africa
Upward Spiral 1471 is emerging as a key player in the rehabilitation of historic mine sites, combining tailings processing, water…
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Energy price volatility may push commodity prices higher, warns manganese producer UMK
Volatility in global oil markets, and the potential long-term effects on shipping and energy pricing, could have far-reaching consequences for…
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World Gold council to develop shared infrastructure for digital gold
The World Gold Council (WGC) today unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to develop shared market infrastructure for digital gold, designed to…
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Premature mine closure as the real rehabilitation risk
By Shaheel Jawair Mining rehabilitation is often discussed as a technical exercise carried out at the end of the mining…
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Women and skills positioned at the heart of Africa’s mining future
At a time when Africa’s mineral wealth is once again at the centre of global competition, Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Chancellor…
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Strengthening mining value chains to maximise Africa’s mineral resources
With global investment in Africa’s mining sector having dipped in recent years, industry players, governments, and communities must work together…
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Opinion: Skid-mounted and mobile air-cooling systems: Innovations to allow flexible and unconstrained mining
Deep mines operate under some of the most technically demanding environments in the world. Increasing heat loads, combined with declining…
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South Africa as a Green Energy Hub: Beyond the Hype.
By Theo Sibiya For years, the narrative around South Africa’s energy landscape has been dominated by a single, frustrating…
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Fragmented supplier models are the continent’s hidden mining risk
Mining in Africa is tough, says Warwick Bouwer, Chief Executive Officer of Jachris. Here he discusses the less visible risks…
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Opinion Piece: How training solutions providers are reshaping human capital development in mining
By Jacques Farmer Human Capital Development (HCD) in South Africa’s mining industry has long supported productivity, safety, and compliance. But…
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