Features
In-depth features exploring critical mining topics—from sustainability and community impact to evolving strategies in the industry.
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Manufacturing continuity: Finding stability in unstable conditions
Louis Botha, Country Manager for Aggreko, South Africa looks at some of the ways in which manufacturing organisations can manage…
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Noddy McGeorge, principal mining engineer at SRK Consulting (South Africa), examines the ideal conditions in which surface miners can be employed and where traditional methods may be more suitable
Surface miners are an adaption of the method of rock cutting that utilises a drum with picks attached to break…
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Colossal Concrete Products: making a concrete difference in rail and other infrastructure sectors
There is light at the end of the tunnel for South Africa’s railway network, according to Colossal Concrete Products, Southern…
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Access to housing for industry workers
SEIFSA, on behalf of the 18 member organizations, concluded a settlement agreement this year with the industry’s five trade unions…
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Optimise transfer points to lower total cost of ownership
The efficiency and reliability of transfer points are pivotal in lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO) on mines and…
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New power bill could be a game-changer for SA
The SOLA Group sees great promise in the new TSO bill, but says that South Africans must hold government to…
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Boosting the bottom line – how payroll outsourcing streamlines Mzansi’s engineering and mining operations
By Pierre Bekker, Manager at Quyn International Outsourcing South Africa’s engineering and mining industries are the backbone of our economy.…
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Vanadium Steels: Cutting water use in the built environment
As global awareness of water scarcity and environmental sustainability increases, water savings in the built environment should be prioritised alongside…
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Service, Sustainability underpin FLS quality portfolio
Supporting customers in achieving optimal plant performance is today more vital than ever, in the face of inflationary cost increases…
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How AI can help alleviate the looming truck driver shortage
The trucking industry is essential for moving goods, but it’s facing a significant shortage of skilled, reliable truck drivers. By…
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