Features
In-depth features exploring critical mining topics—from sustainability and community impact to evolving strategies in the industry.
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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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SAIPEC 2026: Turning energy opportunity into investment
Africa’s energy priorities are shifting from transition to energy addition, placing capital mobilisation and risk management at the centre of…
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Recovering more from every ton: How Multotec’s fine material spiral concentrators strengthen manganese value chains
Manganese may not always command headlines, but it remains one of the most essential minerals in modern industry. It underpins…
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Comment on Minister Gwede Mantashe’s Mining Indaba 2026 opening address
By Ziyanda Ntshona Leaning on the theme of the Mining Indaba, Stronger Together, the Minister emphasised the need for not only…
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Affordable health insurance is essential for workers without risk benefits
By Reo Botes, Managing Executive at Essential Employee Benefits Many South African employees, particularly those in lower income brackets, are…
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Boosting profits and sustainability – the power of cyclones in Canadian coal mining
By Niel Lourens, Vice President for Cyclones & Spirals at Multotec The Canadian coal mining industry is facing increasing challenges. Tighter environmental regulations,…
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Voices from the ground shape Africa’s mining future
By Rejoice Ndlovu As African countries assess their mining sectors under the Africa Mining Vision (AMV), a consistent message is…
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