Cape Town has become the first South African city to have a Chief Heat Officer (CHO). Cities such as Los Angeles and Athens already have CHOs. 

With the festive season around the corner, supply chain industry body SAPICS is urging South Africans to spare a thought for Santa’s busiest helpers. No, not the elves, the supply chain managers... 

By: Oluwamuyiwa Akinmejiwa, End User Business Leader, Secure Power Business Unit – Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric As the largest country in West Africa by population, Nigeria has significant... 

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Industrial safety systems have certainly come a long way since the days of hardwired emergency shutdowns. What... 

For a new Namibian independent power producer (IPP) or supplier working through Modified Single Buyer (MSB) registration and then stepping into Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) trading,... 

China considers platinum a critical mineral with strategic value owing to its importance in new energy technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysers to produce hydrogen. However, China... 

After running a solo operation in the Free State for a number of years, SRK Consulting South Africa associate partner and principal scientist in disaster and risk management Dr Herman Booysen is... 

Balancing responsible mining with operational efficiency is a defining theme across Africa’s resource sector, and for diamond miner Petra Diamonds, that balance is central to long-term strategy,... 

A-OSH EXPO 2026 returns to Gallagher Convention Centre from 2 to 4 June 2026, bringing together Africa’s most comprehensive showcase of occupational health and safety solutions. The expo will once... 

With the successful monitoring of over a dozen tailings storage facilities (TFSs) across Southern Africa in its portfolio, real-time monitoring and alerting solutions provider Insight Terra... 

I recently joined my former colleague, Mike Wiese, at the IMESA Conference to present our joint paper, “Sustainability of Flood Studies: From Inundation Mapping to Holistic Risk Management in... 

It is likely that no mining company worldwide has achieved the highest recognised level of safety performance, despite decades of industry knowledge and experience, Southern African Institute of... 

Aon released the 2025 edition of its Global Risk Management Survey, which has tracked the most-pressing risks for business decision-makers for nearly two decades. Economic slowdown remains a main... 

(Virtual Showroom) Leading drilling and exploration specialist Rosond is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Adwoa Boaduo as Group Head of Safety, effective November 2025. A seasoned... 

A strong renewed thrust is under way for the creation of a platinum group metals (PGM) commodities exchange in South Africa to take advantage of South Africa's massive PGMs endowment at a time when... 

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced the launch of SE Advisory Services, its flagship global consulting brand.  SE Advisory Services provides a broad range of... 

Mining operations in South Africa, and Africa in general, continue to lag in terms of mechanisation compared with their European and North American counterparts, and need to overcome the challenges... 

As mining projects across Africa contend with inflation, supply chain bottlenecks and complex permitting regimes, there is a greater need for mining companies, contractors and consultancies to... 

Amid the current volatile mining environment that is marked by tighter environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, fluctuating commodity cycles and rising project complexities, “few... 

After several delays since its launch in 2017, the $294-million Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP), aimed at repairing decades of erosion from high-velocity water discharge and refurbishing... 

The renewed Khumbul’ekhaya 2.0 safety and health strategy has been rolled out for the South African mining sector to eliminate fatalities, reduce life-changing injuries and embed a proactive safety... 

In anticipation of the formal launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) and the Balance Responsible Party (BRP) framework, engineering business and IT enabler for the... 

As South Africa restores vandalised rail corridors, the emphasis has largely been on physical infrastructure. GIBB sees an opportunity for promoting enhanced operational excellence and safety, with... 

There have been considerable changes in the approach to tailings management over the past 30 years or so, with learnings from previous global disasters informing new legislation, engendering... 

A record 3 200 delegates attended the annual Smart Procurement World Indaba in Johannesburg to learn, share insights and network. Among them were 1 000 public and private sector procurement... 

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... 

My first exposure to underground mining was in the early 1990’s at Thabazimbi iron-ore sublevel cave section. It was hard not to be fascinated by the three-dimensional labyrinth of tunnels filled... 

The rapid rise of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) services is driving increased demand for cloud computing — and by extension, data centres. As AI workloads expand globally, Africa is... 

VUKA Group has unveiled the comprehensive programme for the C&I Energy + Storage Summit, set to take place on 4-5 November 2025 at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. The summit aims to... 

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... 

London-listed Aterian has announced the launch of expanded trading operations in Rwanda, marked by the first consignment of responsibly sourced tantalum/niobium concentrate, also known as coltan,... 

The mining industry is at a pivotal moment where the balance of safety, compliance and operational efficiency determines long-term success. At the International Mining and Resources Conference... 

The growing trade of solar power by independent power producers (IPPs) is playing a pivotal role in South Africa’s rapidly deregulating electricity market. By diversifying the energy mix and... 

Understanding the drivers of the adoption of new technology in the mining industry has never been more pertinent, as the world adapts to climate change and manages an uncertain economic outlook and... 

The continued progress of structural reforms in South Africa – including at State-owned enterprises (SOEs) such as Transnet – is contributing to improved investor sentiment and growth in the... 

Success in exporting – facilitated in part by a strong relationship with industry association South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) – contributes to South Africa’s economic growth... 

So, you’re standing at the edge of the trading pool, toes dangling over the water, wondering if you should just cannonball in or take a careful step. Feels risky, right? Let’s face it, Wall Street... 

“We used to spend weeks chasing down legislative updates—now we see changes the same day they happen.” – EHS Manager, South African gold mine In today’s high-stakes mining environment, compliance... 

The lubricants industry has often been considered a male-dominated domain. But that is changing. Today, more women are not just participating in this critical sector; they are leading, influencing... 

Chanel du Toit - Manager Key Account Export  Main activity of company: Coordinating stainless steel sales with subsidiaries in the southern part of Europe Date and place of birth: 26 August 1985,... 

JSE-listed engineering contractor Aveng has reported an attributable loss of A$92.3-million, or R1.1-billion, for the financial year ended June 30, owing to A$98.5-million worth of losses recorded... 

The first phase of the West Coast Green Hydrogen Master Plan, in support of the establishment of the Saldanha Hydrogen Hub, has been confirmed and will be coordinated by the Council for Scientific...