Features
In-depth features exploring critical mining topics—from sustainability and community impact to evolving strategies in the industry.
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Gas as a transition fuel: A strategic shift towards sustainability
By Aggreko, Africa As the world grapples with the urgent need to mitigate climate change while still meeting growing energy…
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Flipping the switch: is decarbonisation possible for Africa?
Paul van Zijl, Group CEO at Starsight Energy, believes it is. He maintains that we must apply a contextual lens…
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Custom Chutes show their mettle with abrasive ore
With most of its 5,000-strong global footprint of transfer chutes being installed in Southern Africa, Johannesburg-based Weba Chute Systems has…
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Rising energy demand, declining costs of renewables, and policy certainty marked as key trends driving energy sector
South Africa finds itself at the cusp of its economic rebound, and as it stages its shift towards greener and…
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Learning at the heart of charting mining’s future
Facing a raft of shifting expectations and operating conditions, mining today is having to balance its traditionally risk-averse culture with…
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Why it is vital to size softstarters carefully
The application of soft starters has become a well-established strategy to improve the uptime and lifespan for motors and mechanical…
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Rare earth elements
Rare earth elements are a group of 17 chemical elements that occur together. The group comprises yttrium and the 15…
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Global pumping giant ready to support hydrogen economy
With abundant sunshine and wind southern Africa is perfectly positioned to become a global powerhouse in green hydrogen production. As…
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Fostering sustainable social development in South Africa’s mining communities
The mining sector in South Africa plays a vital role in the national economy. In 2023 alone, it contributed R440.8…
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Be sure to choose the right excavator hammer
Develon SA specialists understand how important the selection of the correct excavator hammer attachments is, to optimise productivity in demolition,…
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