The 2023 African Mining Indaba launched this week in Cape Town, drawing mining sector heavyweights from across the country and the globe. Promoting international collaboration and showcasing... 

The global energy transition imperative has understandably had a massive impact on the vast majority of industries and sectors. It could be argued that this impact has been felt the most intensely... 

With water-shedding fast becoming a grim South African reality, mines are taking steps to reduce their reliance on the water grid. Talbot specialises in helping large companies, including those in... 

There is a great deal of hope in South Africa that PGMs will find large new uses in new energy technologies in the emerging ‘energy transition.’  

A Strategic Value Driver for Miners,  Communities and Stakeholders Procurement in the mining industry has the power to add or destroy value for mining companies, shape communities and impact all... 

Strata Worldwide celebrates 30 years in business and would like to thank its loyal customers and suppliers for years of support. In partnering with them, Strata has become a trusted resource in the... 

When cost margins were eating away the mine’s profits, Hildebrand Wilhelm, ore processing manager for QKR Namibia Navachab operations and his team started to employ a new technology in mining:... 

Shaft sinking and underground development projects for new and existing mines are high risk endeavours given the lack of predictability in underground geological, hydrogeological and geotechnical... 

When it comes to mining, the cost of downtime in a single shift can run into the millions. Here’s how Astron Energy can play a role in minimising the loss of productivity on site. Mining and its... 

BASF has you covered! 

With a rich history of more than 140 years in South Africa, John Deere is a trusted, world-renowned leader in producing turf, agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery solutions with... 

Since the Advanced Group of Companies’ humble beginnings in 2000, it has grown steadily to become a formidable force in the risk management, risk mitigation and emergency response markets.  

BASF designs catalysts for maximum performance. Since 1913, we have run production plants with the lowest levels of sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions in the world. That’s because the large surface... 

Energy is a key enabler of sustainable and inclusive growth. However, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, 600 million people on our continent do not have access to... 

There is strong evidence that suggests that quality infrastructure at schools improves learners’ academic performance and reduces school dropout rates. However, many schools in South Africa are... 

Industrial crane and hoist original equipment manufacturer DONATI, which was established in 1930 and is based in Northern Italy, offers an industry leading warranty period on all Donati products.... 

The global market for mining software is growing at a breakneck pace. From just $933.1- million in 2022, it’s expected to reach $15.5-billion by 2029 – clocking up a staggering compound annual... 

African Bank and its holding company, African Bank Holdings Limited (“ABH” or “ABH Group” or the “Group”) in its full year results has reported a net profit after tax of R736m – up 38% - in a year... 

4IR (4th Industrial Revolution) has the potential to revolutionise the manufacturing sector as we know it. Your company can improve on product development, workforce productivity and mitigate... 

Emerging mining machinery solutions provider Tata Voltas continues to add value to the global mining industry by maintaining earthmoving equipment for a lower cost than other agents in the market.... 

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, a specialist in drive and control technologies, moved into its new state-of-the-art 26 000-m2 headquarters complex in Aeroton, Johannesburg, earlier this year. The new... 

A Strong Psychological Contract – A key enabler to change culture and to establish a safe, agile and creative mindset Injuries and loss of life incidents are tainting the mining industry and are... 

Nel is a global, dedicated hydrogen company, delivering optimal solutions to produce, store, and distribute hydrogen from renewable energy.  

Putting safe distance between people and the range of mobile equipment on surface mines – from off-road dump trucks to excavators and loaders – Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS) have become... 

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) celebrated 110 years of existence and “geoscientific excellence” by hosting the 2022 CGS Summit, at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre... 

Visitors to Sandvik’s stand at this year’s Electra Mining Africa show were thrilled by a glimpse of the Future of Mining, as they witnessed first-hand a mining breakthrough in battery technology. 

Drive technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE is installing four of its large segmented girth gear systems at De Beer’s Venetia Diamond Mine in Limpopo province. 

Digital printing equipment supplier Midcomp Azero offers a value proposition to clients to future-proof their business if it requires A1 to A0+ printing and scanning as part of its workflow. 

While Proximity Detection Systems (PDSs) have been around for little more than 15 years, the offerings on the market today are streets ahead of what was first made available; this complexity has to... 

Foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie is on track to conclude the rebuild of the new furnace of multinational precious metals mining company Sibanye-Stillwater’s platinum group metals (PGMs)... 

When is section 54 of the MPRDA applicable? 

Reinhard Seidel, Ds500 Product Champion, Verder Pumps South Africa Emerging technology in pump solutions can contribute significantly to enhancing returns in industrial processing and fluid... 

The mining research, development, and innovation (RD&I) landscape in South Africa has become increasingly muted over the years, with inadequate capacity expected to constrain knowledge production... 

Symposium Mines Guinea is the leading event to find out more about how Guinea is an attractive and ideal mining investment destination, the Ministry of Mines & Geology, Republic of Guinea will... 

Originally published by The Conversation at https://theconversation.com/burst-mining-dam-in-south-africa-what-must-be-done-to-prevent-another-disaster-190559 Charles MacRobert, Stellenbosch University 

When it comes to mining, the cost of downtime in a single shift can run into the millions. Here’s how Astron Energy can play a role in minimising the loss of productivity on site. 

Competing with leading OEMs from around the world, vibrating screen specialist OEM Kwatani has snatched a mammoth export order for over 70 screens. The order was signed in April with a large copper... 

Clean coal technologies overview in the power plant – electricity generation and suitability to South Africa