Features
In-depth features exploring critical mining topics—from sustainability and community impact to evolving strategies in the industry.
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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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Bridging the Gap: Why SA’s energy transformation must move from policy to practice.
By Frances Phillips As leaders and innovators gather at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this March for the Africa…
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Opinion: Mining can grow again
By Jacob Mbele South Africa’s mining industry remains central to our economy, our industrial base and the livelihoods of hundreds…
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Mining’s transformative power spurred by honest engagement
Mines around Africa are creating economic momentum for new local markets and the spread of technology, supporting a level of…
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Why African miners must upgrade machinery now
The African mining equipment sector is entering a decisive phase. Growth across the continent is not simply expanding opportunity, it…
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Driving ESG in Mining: How Michelin is reinventing tyres for a safer, smarter and more sustainable future
As ESG reshapes the global mining landscape, mining companies are under mounting pressure to cut emissions, improve safety and embed…
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Opinion: The national minimum wage hike – lifeline for workers or risk to jobs?
From 1 March 2026, South Africa’s national minimum wage will increase to R30.23 an hour, a 5% rise that takes…
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Mining with a human face: How to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a significant part of the global mineral economy. An estimated 45 million people work…
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