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South Africa’s Rich Mix Of Mineral Resources Drives Diversification 

Menar expands and diversifies mineral assets in a show of confidence for the future of mining in South Africa.

Can Mining Be Made Renewable?

Mines, traditionally heavy users of fossil fuels, are increasingly seeking new forms of energy. Itumeleng Mogaki speaks to mining industry experts about the most popular forms of renewable energy being considered by the sector. By Itumeleng Mogaki.

The Rise Of Base Metals In An Emerging Green Economy

The growing trend towards green energy has seen a shift in emphasis onto base metals, with demand beginning to rise. By Benjamin van der Veen.

State Diamond Trader Departs SA To Participate In The 2022 Singapore Expo In Asia With Diamond Beneficiators

The State Diamond Trader continues to create a platform for local diamond beneficiators to showcase and trade their exceptionally manufactured polished diamonds at international platforms.

Innovative Mining Community Development Initiative Launched In Kuruman

EduPower and Assmang Black Rock Mine Operations (BRMO) drive groundbreaking solution for Skills Development and Employment of local communities.

State Diamond Trader Gets Acting Chief Executive Officer

The Minister of Minerals Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, has seconded Mr Kagiso Menoe, Director of Beneficiation Economics, to act as the Chief Executive Officer for a period of three months. 

State Diamond Trader: Resignation Of The Chief Executive Officer

This is a formal notification that Mr Mandla Mnguni has resigned from the position of Chief Executive Officer of the State Diamond Trader (SDT) to pursue another role in government.

Minerals Council South Africa Commemorates Marikana, And Recommits To Ensuring The Events Are Never Repeated

The Minerals Council South Africa and our members today commemorate the tragic events that occurred in Marikana a decade ago on 16 August 2012. 

How Mining Benefits From Toll Milling

CORPORATE PROFILE: The need to mill materials into a finer grade is important, as is the desire to avoid the high cost of machinery involved – hence the outsourcing of this task to a specialist.

South African Mining Safety Interventions, Leadership And Collaboration Leads To Record Fatality-Reduction In The First Half Of 2022

South Africa achieved a record six months without a mining fatality caused by a fall-of-ground (FOG) in gold and platinum mines, says the Minerals Council South Africa. 

New ASM Policy And Resettlement

Guidelines: progress, but grey areas remain. By Nomsa Mbere, partner and Jaqui Pinto, senior associate at Webber Wentzel.

Driving Diversity To Transform The Economy

As a BBBEE level one contributor, Joy Global (part of the Komatsu Mining Corp. Group) understands how imperative it is to transform the industry and improve the lives of miners and those in local communities.

Better Safe Than Sorry

Safety, driven by the principle of zero harm, lies at the core of the mining industry. Digital technologies now offer new innovative ways to improve safety in this arena.

Mining Operators May Face Significant Changes Arising From Draft Mine Health And Safety Amendment Bill

By Kate Collier, Partner at Webber Wentzel.

70 Years Of Partnering For Engineering Excellence: CESA’s Platinum Jubilee

Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA), representing close to 600 member firms employing approximately 17 000 people, is celebrating 70 years of engineering excellence in 2022.

Challenges In Unlocking Traditional Funding Options For The Junior Mining Sector

Junior mining companies face many challenges, but new technological developments and a strong recovery in commodity prices in early 2021 have countered the low commodity prices and weak equity markets from 2019 to late 2020.

The Heart Of Gold

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the economic fallout that followed, gold has once again come to prominence as a sound investment.

JSE Secures Major Secondary Listing From Australia’s Southern Palladium

In a major boost for the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s efforts to attract international companies for a secondary listing on the bourse, shares in Australia’s Southern Palladium Limited (Southern Palladium) recently began trading.

Diesel Filtration In The Mining Industry

The last thing a mine needs is for production to be stymied by equipment failures caused by contaminated diesel. Effective fuel filtration solutions can prevent this.

The Importance Of Electro-Winning

One of the best methods for extracting base metals from ore, electro-winning will continue to have a strong future in the mining sector.