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Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly presents Business Thought Leadership. This is a platform for unsolicited opinion articles written by various thought leaders on topical issues affecting the South African economy and the business environment. Creamer Media retains the right not to publish unsolicited opinion articles, as well as to remove articles from the platform. The opinions expressed are not those of Creamer Media.

UNISA Mining Engineering Graduates Forge New Frontiers in Safer and Smarter Blasting
Updated 3 hours ago

By: Lindelwa Makhanya - PR student/ Administrative officer in Mining, Minerals and Geomatics Engineering The mining industry is in constant search for cost-effective and safer ways of extracting... 


Powering intelligence - how AI training and inferencing are reshaping data centre demands
Powering intelligence - how AI training and inferencing are reshaping data centre demands
20th November 2025

By: Canninah Dladla - Cluster President for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric The IT industry is undergoing one of its most defining shifts to date, driven by the explosive growth of... 


Schneider Electric and Enactus reveal English-speaking Africa’s brightest battery innovators
Schneider Electric and Enactus reveal English-speaking Africa’s brightest battery innovators
19th November 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, together with Enactus, the international NGO dedicated to inspiring students through... 


 The Heat Is Rising — and So Must Our Ambition
The Heat Is Rising — and So Must Our Ambition
19th November 2025

By: Walid Sheta - Zone President, Middle East & Africa at Schneider Electric This summer in Africa is projected to record-high extreme heat once again. In fact, it has been the continent’s hottest... 


 Circuit breaker innovations key to transforming data centre, industrial and commercial infrastructure efficiency and sustainability
Circuit breaker innovations key to transforming data centre, industrial and commercial infrastructure efficiency and sustainability
18th November 2025

By: Kamogelo Makwana - Power Products Offer Manager at Schneider Electric Recent advancements in circuit breaker technology have seen a major step forward in setting new standards for efficiency... 


Unlocking the power of solar in East Africa
Unlocking the power of solar in East Africa
18th November 2025

By: Ayush Gupta, Director - Global Strategy & Business Anglophone Africa, Access to Energy at Schneider Electric East Africa holds vast untapped solar potential, particularly in regions where... 


Mining in the age of AI: Smarter, faster, leaner
Mining in the age of AI: Smarter, faster, leaner
17th November 2025

By: Hanno Van Niekerk, Market Leader – Sub Saharan Africa, AVEVA As the global energy transition accelerates, demand for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt and nickel is surging. At the same... 


Shielding data centre growth from the looming power crunch
Shielding data centre growth from the looming power crunch
13th November 2025

By: Canninah Dladla - Cluster President for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric Today’s digital economy is placing unprecedented strain on the power grid. For years, efficiency gains have... 


I beg to differ: “Economist says Minerals Council better placed than DMPR to handle mining oversight”
13th November 2025

By: Hassen Lorgat Dr. Roelof Botha's recent proposal that the Minerals Council is better placed than the DMRE to handle mining oversight, presents a dangerous and undemocratic solution to a very... 


Resilience isn’t enough: why your supply chain should be a competitive advantage
Resilience isn’t enough: why your supply chain should be a competitive advantage
11th November 2025

By: Canninah Dladla - Cluster President for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric The last five years have placed unprecedented strain on global supply chains. Geopolitical tensions, trade... 


The energy equation: Uganda’s extractives industry and the electrification imperative
The energy equation: Uganda’s extractives industry and the electrification imperative
10th November 2025

By: Josiah Habwe - General Manager for Tanzania & Uganda, Energy Business at Schneider Electric      Uganda is entering an exciting growth period; the country’s energy and extractives industry... 


AI and the smart factory
AI and the smart factory
7th November 2025

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Imagine walking into a factory where machines can think ahead, predict problems before it happens, and automatically... 


The importance of building a long-term field service strategy to attain sustainable value
The importance of building a long-term field service strategy to attain sustainable value
6th November 2025

By: Paul Steyn - Project Manager for Field Services, Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric While many organisations concentrate on immediate returns and reactive field services, establishing a... 


Forging East Africa’s digital transformation for industries, through a skilled business ecosystem
Forging East Africa’s digital transformation for industries, through a skilled business ecosystem
5th November 2025

By: Ifeanyi Odoh  - Country President, Schneider Electric East Africa In East Africa, we’re experiencing an exciting period of business growth driven, in part, by digital transformation and its... 


 Why on-site training and upskilling are crucial to building trust and capability
Why on-site training and upskilling are crucial to building trust and capability
31st October 2025

By: Paul Steyn - Project Manager for Field Services, Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric Today’s relentless pace of innovation and technological change means that businesses face the stark... 


AI-powered maintenance: the key to efficiency, resiliency and sustainability in future-ready data centres
AI-powered maintenance: the key to efficiency, resiliency and sustainability in future-ready data centres
28th October 2025

Canninah Dladla, Cluster President for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric The data centre marketplace is facing a conundrum of sorts; on the one hand, operators are now investing heavily... 


Power quality audits are crucial to unlocking energy efficiency and reliability in the CPG industry
Power quality audits are crucial to unlocking energy efficiency and reliability in the CPG industry
27th October 2025

By: Wesley Govender - Digital Power Services at Schneider Electric In the fast-paced and highly competitive Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, the efficiency and reliability of manufacturing... 


‘We can build a future where energy is not just available, but intelligent’ – Schneider Electric CEO unveils his vision for company’s future
27th October 2025

By: Olivier Blum  Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, opened its annual Innovation Summit in Copenhagen, hosting more than 5,000 customers, policymakers, employees, and industry... 


Efficiency first – the reimagined building of today and tomorrow
Efficiency first – the reimagined building of today and tomorrow
23rd October 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric Philosopher Plato wisely said: “There is no harm in repeating a good thing”.  And whilst this sentiment translates into many aspects... 


Simplicity, scalability, and sustainability – SaaS energy management for small business
Simplicity, scalability, and sustainability – SaaS energy management for small business
20th October 2025

By Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric Retail and franchising are fast paced; a world where margins are tight and expectations sky-high. For those small-format retail outlets... 


Water meet your (digital) twin
Water meet your (digital) twin
14th October 2025

By: Peter Marumong - Cluster WWW Segment Leader at Schneider Electric In South Africa, where ageing infrastructure is affecting the supply of water to communities and businesses, projects need to... 


Building Safer Supply Chains: Why Explosives Traceability Can’t Wait
Building Safer Supply Chains: Why Explosives Traceability Can’t Wait
10th October 2025

By: Thokozani Mdladla - Zetes South Africa Across the mining landscape, explosives are the invisible force powering production, but they’re also one of the most highly controlled commodities in the... 


Viva Energy opens Karratha lubricants hub
Viva Energy opens Karratha lubricants hub
9th October 2025

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events A significant addition to Viva Energy’s fuel and lubricants supply network in Australia will streamline customer interactions in the minerals... 


Avoiding Costly Construction Delays: Why EC&I Reputation Matters
Avoiding Costly Construction Delays: Why EC&I Reputation Matters
7th October 2025

By: Anton Beyl - Sales Manager of WEG EC&I Construction Construction is time-sensitive and tightly managed. No project is perfect. Delays or other problems are inevitable, so construction managers... 


EY Mining Risks in 2026: Complexity & costs topple ESG as biggest threats
EY Mining Risks in 2026: Complexity & costs topple ESG as biggest threats
7th October 2025

By: Wickus Botha - Mining & Metals Leader, EY Africa  In an era defined by geopolitical tremors—from the shadows of wars in Europe and the Middle East to Donald Trump's return to the White... 


M&Ade for Mining: Australia's resources sector navigates challenging deal-making terrain
6th October 2025

By: Justin Smith - Managing Director, Ansarada Australia's mining sector is at a cross-roads. As global demand for critical minerals intensifies and ESG requirements reshape investment criteria,... 


Why gold stocks can shine on
2nd October 2025

By: George Cheveley - Global Gold portfolio manager at Ninety One Cost discipline is being maintained 


imarc 2025 preview: sany’s short and long-game mining focus, in lower-case:
30th September 2025

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events Experienced mining equipment executives Denis Orlov and Dominic te Wierik say many organisations are playing a long game in mining in... 


Electrical safety is non-negotiable in the urbanisation of West Africa
Electrical safety is non-negotiable in the urbanisation of West Africa
29th September 2025

By: Ajibola Akindele MFR - Country President, Schneider Electric West Africa West Africa’s urban economies are experiencing noteworthy growth. From new residential estates to modern hospitals and... 


Geometallurgy: Putting Fundamentals First in Project Success
Geometallurgy: Putting Fundamentals First in Project Success
29th September 2025

By: Adam Johnston - Chief Metallurgist, Transmin Metallurgical Consultants (Virtual Showroom) For mining professionals, bringing a new operation into production is not about slogans or the latest... 


Metso grows slurry handling portfolio with Q&R acquisition
25th September 2025

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events Internationally respected Australian manufacturer Q&R Industrial Hoses has started “an exciting new chapter” with its acquisition by Metso,... 


Rio Tinto, Founders Factory pick some more game-changers
23rd September 2025

By: Richard Roberts - Editorial Director, Beacon Events “We operate at the intersection of geology, engineering and geopolitics,” says one of the six tech firms chosen by London-based Founders... 


AECI Mining Showcases Global Growth at EFEE 2025 with Launch of German Facility
22nd September 2025

“We have strengthened our global presence with the addition of a state-of-the-art facility in Wolfenbüttel, Germany.” AECI Mining is exhibiting at the 13th EFEE World Conference on Explosives and... 


Operator Training Simulators – a living library for the restless generation
Operator Training Simulators – a living library for the restless generation
19th September 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Industrial operations are, like the rest of world, is faced with a fundamental generational workforce change.... 


Tech and fewer fatalities don't mean safer mines – a new information ecology could
Tech and fewer fatalities don't mean safer mines – a new information ecology could
18th September 2025

By: Merel van der Lei - CEO of Wyzetalk South Africa’s mining sector stands at a critical, and frankly, perplexing juncture. While celebrating a record-low 42 fatalities in 2024, the stubborn... 


The future of African banking runs on clean, reliable and efficient power
16th September 2025

By: Evershree Mathadeen - Channel Director, Secure Power at Schneider Electric Africa’s banking landscape continues to undergo some exciting change, fuelled by regulatory reform, population growth... 


Decarbonisation and South Africa as we move further into the 21st Century
15th September 2025

By: Prof. Gordon Smith (Pr Eng, PhD) - Past President of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Advisor/Non Executive Director (Virtual Showroom) The SAIMM International PGM... 


Unlocking CPG growth with strategic, digital transformation
Unlocking CPG growth with strategic, digital transformation
10th September 2025

By: Allaster Sibanda - Digital Transformation Consultant, Industrial Software at Schneider Electric  There is a race to capture the most value from digital and AI.  And whilst many industries are... 


South Africa needs to inspire the next generation of engineers to nurture a vibrant and sustainable engineering workforce
South Africa needs to inspire the next generation of engineers to nurture a vibrant and sustainable engineering workforce
10th September 2025

By: Janine James - Organisational Development and Learning Manager at Multotec In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the engineering field faces the critical challenge of a... 


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