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Weba Chute System’s grounded approach to DEM in chute design
Across the global mining sector, Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulation has become a standard feature of transfer chute design. But…
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Grootvlei power station offers a glimpse into South Africa’s Just Energy Transition
On Wednesday, August 19, Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy Alexandra Abrahams met with the management of Eskom’s Grootvlei Power…
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Over 100 miners feared dead in Cameroon mine collapse
Devastating news has emerged from Central Africa, where more than 100 miners are feared dead following an incident at a…
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Strong governance, strong balance sheet, stronger mining partnerships
When selecting partners for complex long-term underground mining contracts, mining companies look beyond technical expertise and operational experience. Increasingly, they…
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Mantashe calls for stronger accountability after Samancor tailings facility failure
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe has called for stronger accountability in the management of mine tailings facilities…
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South Africa’s revised electricity pricing policy puts transparency and accountability under the spotlight
It is no secret that the electricity bill is quite expensive in South Africa. Most households find themselves paying so…
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The future of mining operations will be decided in the control room
The mining industry is investing billions in automation, artificial intelligence (AI), remote operations and integrated control technologies, across Southern Africa.…
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Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2026 starts with focus on local participation
The fourth Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOGC) 2026 is taking place at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek…
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SADC leaders push regional integration, infrastructure and industrialisation at Durban summit
Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders gathered at the Durban International Convention Centre in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday, August 17, for…
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AES: Celebrating women in steam operations and maintenance
During National Women’s Month in August, Associated Energy Services (AES) – the ‘go-to’ industrial steam operations and project company for…
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