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Mining Construction: Fierce Competition
A lack of investment in large mining projects, due to the economic downturn, means the construction industry in this sector continues to struggle.
Is Mechanisation The Future?
In a depressed economy, mechanisation may be an answer for the mining industry.
Nickel In Demand
Munali Nickel mine to be in production by year-end.
Electra Mining Africa Is Over 80% Sold With 10 Months To Go
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Coal Expert Talks Coal For The Future
Senior coal analyst Xavier Prévost, of XMP Consulting, says that there are three groups of mines that are producing coal for state-owned power utility Eskom.
Gemstones In Demand
On the back of strong demand for its coloured stones, multinational natural resources company Gemfields aims to lift its ‘best-ever’ production to even higher levels in 2017.
Lesotho’s Liqhobong
Brown talks rules of thumb for junior miners.
Zuma Must Go – AngloGold Ashanti Chair States
Gold major AngloGold Ashanti chairperson Sipho Pityana strongly advocated for new leadership, transparency and good governance at this year’s Joburg Indaba currently underway in Gauteng.
Growth Or Demise? The Future Of SA’s Coal Sector
In 2014, South Africa produced about $11bn worth of coal, $8bn worth of platinum group metals and $6bn each of gold and iron ore. Coal was king by a mile. Yet our coal, the most valuable South African commodity of the past few years (and maybe decades), warrants hardly a mention in the international media compared… Read more »
Innovation Is The Key
With today’s budget restraints, especially in the mining sector, it seems virtually impossible for information technology (IT) to meet all business demands. Therefore, IT needs to respond rapidly and innovate in order to stay relevant.
Empowering The Mining Industry: Lessons From The Last 10 Years
The South African mining industry adopted a historical broad-based socio-economic empowerment charter for the South African Mining Industry (Mining Charter) in October 2002.
Pursuing Compliance And Collaboration In Tough Times
Tough economic conditions are forcing mines to reduce costs, but compliance burdens are becoming heavier. Something has to give, unless there is more constructive collaboration between the private sector and government.
Pitfalls Arising From The Financial Provision For Mining Rehabilitation
Mining companies generally make financial provision for rehabilitation by virtue of rehabilitation trusts or financial guarantees through a financial institution or lately, insurance policies. Although a deduction can be claimed for contributions to a rehabilitation trust and the income in such rehabilitation trusts is exempt, cash-strapped mining companies in the current economic environment are finding it tough to contribute the required amount of cash to the rehabilitation trusts.
President Zuma’s Last Chance To Save Gold Mining In SA
A momentous few days for South African mining occurred this month, particularly on 9 October. The South African government and the country’s largest mining union and major mining companies gathered at two different venues and told each other – and the audience, country and the world – how important mining was to South Africa, and… Read more »
Does The Answer To Mineworker Harmony Lie In A Simple Mobile Phone?
The mining industry remains in the spotlight as it continues to feel the pressure of mounting internal and external factors that influence results, market economies and workforce relations. There will always be external influences impacting the operating environment, and I’m no expert on those, so let’s focus our attention on workforce relations? How much strife… Read more »
The Time To Invest Is Now
South African companies in the quarrying industry should consider investing in the growth of their businesses right now, as the world and local economies drag themselves out of a prolonged slump and edge towards improved growth. On the heels of the country’s fifth successfully run election, and a flood of positive data from leading economists,… Read more »
Managing Resettlement For Future Mine Sustainability
Laws regulating the resettlement of communities for mining projects may be poorly defined, such that if they are used literally, then neither the mining company nor the community are protected. This could result in delays to approvals that may affect the viability of operations or development projects. Resettling communities is a negotiated process whereby the… Read more »
Why Mining Will Always Be An Essential Industry
In recent years there has been some debate as to the status of the global mining industry. Questions have been asked: is mining a sunset or a sunrise industry? How can mining survive if global growth is limited? Now that all the “easy” deposits have been mined, where do we go from here?
Law Matters – Keeping Abreast Of Botswana’s Changing Mining Landscape
Mining and minerals tend to form the backbone of the economies of most African countries. Botswana is no different. The success of the Botswana economy over the years is largely due to revenues realised from diamonds which continue to be the mainstay of the economy, currently accounting for more than one-third of GDP, 70-80% of… Read more »
Eskom – Centre Stage, Yet Under Pressure To Empower NDP Goals
Parastatal organisations, as organs of the State and custodians of the various National Development Plan (NDP) Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs), have a duty to lead by example in ensuring that; not only does sustainable social and economic development take place, but also to ensure their continued financial viability and compliance with the laws of the… Read more »
