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Steel’s Global Growth

Stagnation forecast for SA.

Minister Davies In Saudi Arabia For The 8th JEC 

Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies arrived in Saudi Arabia to co-chair the 8th Session of the South Africa – Saudi Arabia Joint Economic Commission (JEC).

The Trickle-Down Effect

In a water-scarce country like South Africa, meeting environmental demands and attracting new mining investment is a trickier-than-ever balancing act.

Ramaphosa Outlines Economic Stimulus And Recovery Plan

President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined an economic stimulus and recovery plan which aims to give priority to “those areas of economic activity that will have the greatest impact on youth, women and small businesses.”

Tech Talk

Sishen looks to beneficiate low-grade material.

‘There Is Always Something New Out Of Africa’

That is what Pliny the Elder, Rome’s famous statesman, military commander, philosopher and writer would say about Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe’s latest thunderbolt to hit South Africa’s mining industry.

Facing Up To A Shifting Future

Though changes have been made to the contentious Mining Charter, the new version will still have a significant impact on how mining engineers and consultants do their jobs.

Forging A New Path

Women are no longer willing to accept the roles traditionally assigned to them, they are blazing new trails, writes Puseletso Mompei.

Voorspoed Prepare For Closure

Diamond miner, De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) has announced that it is proceeding with closure and rehabilitation of Voorspoed mine in the Free State.

AngloGold Ashanti Appoints Kelvin Dushnisky As Its New CEO

Gold miner, AngloGold Ashanti recently appointed Kelvin Dushnisky as its new CEO and executive director on its  board.

Amplat Sells Stake In Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum

PGM producer, Anglo American Platinum (Amplat), has accepted Royal Bafokeng Platinum’s (RBPlat) offer to sell its 33% stake in Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum.

AngloGold Ashanti Receives Obuasi Environmental Permits

Gold miner AngloGold Ashanti has received environmental permits for the Obuasi Gold Mine from Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency which the company says, is another important milestone paving the way for the redevelopment of the large, high-grade ore body.

Minerals Council Challenges Aspects Of DMR’s 2018 Mining Charter

“Minerals Council only supports a 30% black ownership target on new mining rights, with shares allocated for communities, organised labour and black entrepreneurs,” the council said in a statement.

A Sector In Crisis?

PGMs in an autocatalytic conundrum.

Renewables On The Rise

Africa’s energy agenda in the spotlight.

AngloGold Ashanti To Shed 2 000 More Employees

Gold producer AngloGold Ashanti has begun a consultation process with employees that contemplate some 2 000 roles across the company’s South African business, which currently employs roughly 8 200 people.

Food For Thought

Kropz eyes Ghana in phosphate expansion drive.

How The IoT Is Making The Workplace Safer

Deon du Plessis looks at how sensors and smart devices promise to improve standards for 21st-Century workers.

Regenerating Mining Communities

Are mining companies really transforming the communities in areas where they extract minerals? Busani Moyo asks the questions.

Global Upswing Bodes Well For The Truck Industry

UD Trucks looks to increase market share in truck market.