Features
In-depth features exploring critical mining topics—from sustainability and community impact to evolving strategies in the industry.
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Emerging technologies for mine ventilation and cooling – striking the right balance between energy efficiency and health and safety
By Wynand Marx, CEO at BBE Group In South Africa’s mining sector, balancing energy efficiency with the health and safety…
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Collaborative solutions for soil and groundwater rehabilitation in South Africa’s petrochemical and mining sectors
By Robert Erasmus, MD of Sanitech, and Harry Ylikangas, CEO of Sensatec Africa The manufacturing, petrochemical, and mining industries have…
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Pulling together to meet ambitious 2030 ESG targets
By Ralf Hennecke, Managing Director of BME Even closer collaboration within Africa’s mining ecosystem will be required if the sector…
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Upskilled workers add value to maintenance teams
Maintenance costs, which are traditionally grudge expenses for businesses or industrial operations, can be kept to a minimum by ensuring…
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Local skills growth in West Africa will underpin mining’s responsible future
With the focus on future-proofing at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, SRK Consulting has emphasised the nurturing of…
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Underground opportunities emerge as open pits mature
With many open pit mines in Southern Africa reaching maturity, the scope for underground mining promises to create new opportunities…
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Solving the riddle of resource depletion
Building new mines to counter resource depletion has emerged as a major issue for mining companies in 2025, appearing for…
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Pioneering a greener construction future for Africa
As Africa’s construction industry embraces greener practices in meeting its infrastructure needs, CHRYSO is on board with a rebranded focus…
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Igniting economic growth through strategic localisation
In the South African context localisation is often viewed primarily as a state driven policy tool. The history of South…
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Overcoming sticky challenges in material transfer systems
Handling sticky materials in mining and minerals processing can create significant obstacles from equipment blockages and excessive wear to increased…
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