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Women Leaders In BME Ignite Change In Blasting Industry

Celebrating women in the mining industry, BME is reflecting on its efforts to champion gender diversity and empowerment in this important sector.

Blasting And The Power Of Positive Disruption

Positive disruption in the mining sector has led to the development of new techniques and technologies in the blasting and explosives arena.

No Compromise On Safety

Mining is an industry that is inherently risky, which is why it is critical to put in place measures to protect workers against common threats, such as rockfalls.

Tega Industries Expands Offering To Include Capital Equipment

The minerals processing industry in Africa is due for a shake-up following news of the acquisition of heavyweight minerals processing equipment manufacturer, McNally Sayaji Equipment Limited, by global mill liner and wear parts manufacturer, Tega Group, to offer a more comprehensive and cost-effective solution for the continents beneficiation plants. 

Who Should Be Responsible For Addressing Africa’s Logistical Infrastructure Challenges?

For decades – one of the greatest challenges to the development of Africa’s mining industry can largely be attributed to limited infrastructure, including power, water supply, and importantly, roads and rail.  Addressing Africa’s logistical infrastructure challenges could unlock economic benefits, including increased investment in mining, improved transportation networks, increased export capabilities and increased revenue and job creation, while also benefiting other sectors like manufacturing and construction.

How Is Harmony Transforming Mining To Improve Safety?

In the mining sector, safety has always been crucial, but recent efforts to improve it – led by Harmony, and in line with ‘zero harm’ principles – have achieved significant milestones. By Stuart Sepetla, Executive for Safety, Harmony Gold.

Can Phosphate Mining Be Done Sustainably?

Sustainability is key to mining, and phosphate production comes with its fair share of challenges. We look at the efforts such producers are making to remain sustainable. By Rodney Weidemann.

The Importance Of Compliance Monitoring

Envass water and air compliance monitoring serves as the front lines in our efforts to preserve the environment and ensure public wellbeing.

Maximum Power With Minimal Impact On The Environment

Scania Southern Africa announces the launch of the Scania V8 770S.

Embracing The Generative AI Era For Mining

The potential offered by new technologies like AI is such that the effective use of these solutions can positively impact all areas of the mine, according to Accenture.

Meet The New State Diamond Trader Chief Executive Officer, Ms Nosiphiwo Mzamo

The State Diamond Trader is pleased to announce its new Chief Executive Officer, Ms Nosiphiwo Mzamo.

Q&A With Outgoing Minerals Council South Africa CEO Roger Baxter

One of the industry’s most well-known faces and voices, Roger Baxter leaves his role as CEO of the Minerals Council SA after 30 years with the organisation. We asked him to outline both the challenges and positives of his time in charge.

Q&A With Fred Arendse, Founding President Of The Junior Mining Council

Introduced to the industry at the recent Junior Mining Indaba, the soon-to-be launched Junior Mining Council’s founding president outlines the role of the organisation.

Boosting The Downstream With Better Blasting

More sustainable and efficient blasts ensure better fragmentation, so that less energy is consumed in downstream stages like loading, hauling, crushing and milling. By Rodney Weidemann.

How Junior Miners Can Benefit From ‘Green’ Metals

As global demand for renewable energy solutions rises, the metals that go into such offerings increase in importance and open opportunities for juniors in SA to exploit. By Rodney Weidemann.

New Facility Streamlines Invincible Valves’ Operations

Streamlined operations and a diverse portfolio of valves is now enabling the company to cater to a broader customer base, while also more easily adapting to shifting market dynamics. By Rodney Weidemann.

Why More Women Should Choose Mining

Long perceived as male-dominated, the mining sector is slowly changing its gender attitudes. But convincing more women to join the industry remains difficult. By Rodney Weidemann.

BME Increases Global Footprint With Indonesian JV

Local blasting and explosives solutions specialist BME continues to expand its operations globally, thanks to the recent signing of a joint venture (JV) with a leading Indonesian player.

Shaft-Sinking Successes Underpin UMS’s Strong Growth

UMS Group, which was an ambitious start-up just a few years ago, has emerged as one of the leading companies providing design, engineering, procurement and construction services to the mining industry, not just in Africa, but globally.

We Know Drilling

With five decades of experience in the industry, MITCHELL DRILLING INTERNATIONAL stands firmly entrenched as one of the premier leaders in the global drilling services industry.