Features
In-depth features exploring critical mining topics—from sustainability and community impact to evolving strategies in the industry.
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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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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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