Features
In-depth features exploring critical mining topics—from sustainability and community impact to evolving strategies in the industry.
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Gwede Mantashe says South Africa’s energy transition must go beyond coal versus renewables
South Africa’s energy transition should not be reduced to a choice between coal and renewable energy, according to Minister of…
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Manufacturing Indaba 2025: Africa must move beyond raw material exports to unlock industrial growth
On July 14-15, Manufacturing Indaba hosted its 13th annual conference at the Sandton Convention Centre, bringing together government leaders, manufacturers,…
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Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine turns to renewable energy as miners seek greater cost certainty
As African mining companies face mounting pressure to control operating costs, strengthen energy security and meet decarbonisation targets, renewable energy…
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217 arrested in illegal mining crackdown at Kloof Mine
Illegal mining remains one of South Africa’s most pressing security and economic challenges, despite repeated warnings about the dangers it…
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Insider threats emerge as one of mining’s biggest security challenge
The month of July began with a strong focus on mine protection as industry leaders, security experts and mining executives…
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Reverse Osmosis: A smarter strategy for industrial water efficiency in South Africa
In South Africa, reverse osmosis (RO) is used to treat borehole water, desalinate seawater, produce ultra-pure water for food and…
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Fair wages key to stability and productivity in South Africa’s civil engineering sector
As civil engineering contractors navigate tight margins in a constrained economic climate, there is growing recognition of the value that…
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Sandvik delivers first CH662 cone crushers to South African platinum project
Signalling Africa’s growing appetite for state-of-the-art mining technology, Sandvik Rock Processing is delivering the first Sandvik CH662 cone crushers to…
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Tru-Trac to challenge conventional conveyor thinking at Electra Mining Africa
For many operations across mining, quarrying, bulk materials handling and processing industries, conveyor problems have become an accepted part of…
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Bosch Rexroth Africa celebrates 60 years of customer-focused innovation
Bosch Rexroth Africa celebrated its 60th anniversary on 19 June, marking six decades of operations across the continent and reaffirming…
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