Technology advancement improves project efficiencies, says WorleyParsons

As engineering company WorleyParsons’ global centre of excellence for mining, WorleyParsons RSA expends a substantial amount of energy and resources on developing advanced solutions for its... 

Unctad calls for fair and transparent mining deals

A call has been made for fair, transparent disclosure around extractives in Africa and clear and open rules of engagement between governments and mining companies. United Nations Conference on... 

Babcock to launch new equipment, says customers upbeat about 2017

Engineering support services company Babcock will, during the course of this year, launch new “ground-breaking construction equipment”. “Babcock is renowned and respected for delivering... 

Chamber calls on mining to renounce its apartheid past

Mining is the foundation of the South African economy. Much of the manufacturing and services sectors exist because they were initiated to service and provide inputs to the mining industry since... 

Right conditions will unlock shared value for all South Africans – South32

The right conditions will enable mining companies to deliver inclusive growth and meet the expectations of stakeholders, as well as deliver superior returns to shareholders, South32 president and... 

Chamber calls for workable, practical Mining Charter

The Chamber of Mines (CoM) has cautiously welcomed the address by Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane to the Investing in African Mining Indaba, in Cape Town. However, it has various... 

Inquiry into Lily mine accident to start within a few days

An inquiry into an accident at the Lily gold mine, in Barberton, Mpumalanga, a year ago, will start within the next few days. This follows the wrapping up of an investigation by the Department of... 

Randgold proposes 52% dividend-payout increase as FY16 profits rise 38%

Africa-focused Randgold Resources has increased production for the sixth consecutive year in 2016, while reducing total cash cost per ounce, and remains upbeat about its future prospects despite...