Features
In-depth features exploring critical mining topics—from sustainability and community impact to evolving strategies in the industry.
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The choice of thermal carrier is critical to ensure optimal manufacturing
Historically steam, fuelled by coal, has been the most prevalent thermal carrier in South African industry. However, according to Dennis…
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Poor infrastructure a key challenge to effective water stewardship
Many companies are embracing water stewardship in response to water scarcity and climate variability, but sub-standard infrastructure often stands in…
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Close links with industry enhance value created by Wits School of Mining Engineering
For the mining sector to fully benefit from fast-moving scientific advancements, there must be a steady flow of young minds…
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Matsapa-A-Botshelo is the fastest growing junior miner in South Africa
“It’s a seriously capital intensive industry,” said CEO Pinagare Mogodi in an opening line in his interview. “The mining business…
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Monitoring landfills key to keeping groundwater clean
The contamination risk that landfill leachate poses to groundwater can be effectively managed through diligent monitoring practices and timeous intervention.…
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WearCheck launches dedicated Lubrigard website
WearCheck, Africa’s premier condition‑monitoring specialist, is pleased to announce the official launch of the website for Lubrigard, its dedicated lubricant‑management…
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Ultra-durable stainless-steel submersible pumps
KSB Pumps and Valves has launched a rugged stainless-steel submersible pump range designed for deep borehole use and other demanding…
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Maximising boiler efficiency and environmental benefits
When ash-producing fuels burn, combustion by-products accumulate on boiler heating surfaces – including tube banks, walls, screens, superheaters, reheaters and…
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Opinion: New mining by-laws signal a step-up in Zimbabwean resource governance
By Raphael Garcia da Costa The gazetting of the Mining and Mineral Panning By-Laws (Statutory Instrument 75 of 2025) by…
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Civil work on mines requires BCCEI registration – here’s why
As South Africa’s mining and civil engineering sectors continue to navigate economic uncertainty, many companies with loading and hauling capabilities…
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