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Wits Mining Institute's Cawood highlights issues, trends miners must contend with
8th December 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There are a number of issues and trends impacting mining in the twenty-first century that require consideration by mining companies and higher education institutions offering mining qualifications,... 


Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg
Glencore, China’s GEM extend strategic cobalt partnership
3rd December 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore has extended its partnership with GEM of China for the supply of cobalt hydroxide by another five years. Both companies have also formally embedded... 


Metal prices expected to average higher in 2021 amid recovery from Covid-19 – Fitch Solutions
1st December 2020 By: Donna Slater

Financial risk management, solutions and insights company Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research (Fitch Solutions) expects miners and metal producers to experience a more favourable... 


Kumba CEO Themba Mkhwanazi
Kumba mulls solar, green hydrogen potential in sustainability drive
27th November 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Like the rest of the Anglo American group, iron-ore miner Kumba is developing solar energy generation capacity and is investigating green hydrogen as a renewable energy source for mining... 


SIAN THURTELL
Since Covid-19, more clients have adopted our computer-based training programmes
Site training continues online during pandemic
27th November 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

The onset of Covid-19 resulted in many companies moving aspects of their operations to online and virtual platforms, and contractor and management solutions provider KBC Health & Safety has made... 


Norilsk chairperson Gareth Penny
Nornickel moves to improve enviro risk management
26th November 2020 By: Mariaan Webb

Russia’s Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel, has launched an environmental risk management review in order to identify and better manage new climate change... 


Mining industry responds well to Covid-19, but legal risks remain
20th November 2020 By: Schalk Burger

The mining industry in South Africa responded well to the new directives to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and ensure employee health, a panel of lawyers from law firm Webber Wentzel said during... 


Price of oil to increase, gold to remain high going into 2021 – Fitch Solutions
20th November 2020 By: Donna Slater

With the brent crude oil price continuing to rise in November, following reports of a second highly effective Covid-19 vaccine nearing emergency approval in the coming weeks, financial risk... 


Strides taken to improve environmental, community impact
20th November 2020

Worley Parsons mineral processing technology and expert solutions VP Mervyn Stevens states that the mining industry has taken big strides to improve its impact on both nearby communities, and the... 


THE END IS ALWAYS CERTAIN 
Every structure has a limited design life and adequate budgeting must be allowed for to ensure regular maintenance is done to ensure this design life is reached
Structural integrity aids building life cycle
13th November 2020

Asset management company Collaborit has successfully started penetrating the mining and industrial sectors, providing expert solutions and services into the sustainable, proactive management of... 


Kumba CEO Themba Mkhwanazi
Kumba mulls solar, green hydrogen potential in sustainability drive
11th November 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Like the rest of the Anglo American group, iron-ore miner Kumba is developing solar energy generation capacity and is investigating green hydrogen as a renewable energy source for mining... 


Supporting sustainable development places focus on climate change, risks for mining
11th November 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

While the primary extraction of certain raw materials remains necessary to support economic development, the achievement of the United Nations’ (UN’s) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well... 


Software solutions to ensure health, safety at mines
6th November 2020 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Business management consultant Decision Inc. has implemented health and safety software solutions at iron-ore and manganese mines in the Northern Cape, amongst others. The company offers their... 


ROBERT BOTHA
The legal team ought to be seen as a critical contributor to the strategic side of project planning
Legal collaboration critical in mining project management
30th October 2020 By: Darren Parker

In-depth specialist legal expertise and analyses are often not adequately considered or invested in at the outset of mining projects, which inevitably lead to delays and project cost overruns, says... 


Fortescue sets quarterly record
Fortescue sets quarterly record
29th October 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major Fortescue Metals has reported a record first quarter of iron-ore shipments during the three months to September. Iron-ore shipments in the first quarter reached 44.3-million tonnes,... 


FULL FLOW
Tapping water from the boreholes required a borehole pump design and installation, pipeline design to connect boreholes to existing infrastructure, as well as project and contractor management
Reliable and sustainable water solution found in Karoo
16th October 2020

Groundwater specialists from engineering consultants SRK Consulting have assisted in ensuring Prince Albert local municipality in the Karoo is able to provide a reliable and sustainable supply of... 


Airline body seeks the restoration of international connectivity
11th September 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has urged governments around the world to work together to reopen borders and restore global connectivity. The association, which is the... 


US, Europe face hurdles to cut China reliance for rare earths
US, Europe face hurdles to cut China reliance for rare earths
7th September 2020 By: Bloomberg

The US and Europe’s ambition to boost production of rare raw materials used in electric vehicles and wind turbines and reduce dependence on China will face obstacles, including higher costs and... 


Covid-19 continues to disrupt mining and metals sector
31st August 2020 By: Donna Slater

The mining and metals industry is being deeply impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, as the situation continues to evolve and the virus spreads throughout the world, reports financial risk management,... 


MICHAEL VAN NIEKERK
ASP Fire provides fire risk consulting and rational design, as well as fire suppression and detection solutions for both home and industrial markets
Cold weather spikes home fires
21st August 2020

Public benefit organisation Household Energy Safety Association of South Africa reports that emergency personnel have had to respond to fires at homes and in informal settlements across South... 


Global iron-ore production to grow modestly over coming decade, says Fitch Solutions
19th August 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global iron-ore production will grow modestly over the years amid mine expansions in Brazil and increasing output from India, says financial risk management, solutions and insights company Fitch... 


Mining production to end year higher than in the first half
18th August 2020 By: Donna Slater

Financial risk management, solutions and insights company Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research (Fitch Solutions) says mining production and investment across most minerals, except for... 


Norilsk Nickel owner Vladimir Potanin
Massive Russian oil spill cleanup to stretch into next year
17th August 2020 By: Bloomberg

MMC Norilsk Nickel’s Vladimir Potanin said it’s impossible to estimate the cost of damages from May’s massive fuel spill in the Arctic until the miner completes the clean-up, which may extend into... 


Idled Mutanda, Covid-19 to drive 25% drop in DRC's cobalt production
7th August 2020 By: Donna Slater

Cobalt production in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which is the world's biggest producer of the metal, is expected to decline by 25% this year, says financial risk management, solutions... 


PALESA GAASENWE 
While sectors, such as mining, may have initially had reservations about young women training their mainly male staff, for example, those reservations are not as prevalent today
Women forge ahead on level playing field
7th August 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

While the mining, construction, manufacturing, and health and safety sectors were once male-dominated, the women heading global solutions company SafetySA’s business units have upended the... 


BOIPELO LEKUBO, FINANCIAL DIRECTOR BCom (Hons), CA(SA)
Harmony’s strength in diversity
7th August 2020

At Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (“Harmony”), we are committed to building and maintaining a representative workforce and continuously promote a working environment which provides equal... 


Danakali pursuing benchmark-setting sustainable framework at Colluli project
30th July 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Danakali is taking a proactive approach to its Colluli sulphate of potash (SoP) project, in Eritrea, with the aim to "get ahead" before construction and ensure the project makes a... 


AECI CEO Mark Dytor
AECI still turns healthy profit, dividend owing to a robust response plan
29th July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed chemicals group AECI has declared a gross interim cash dividend of 100c apiece for the six months ended June 30, owing to its well managed cash resources and despite the negative effects... 


Risky business for Australian miners
Risky business for Australian miners
28th July 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Climate change and natural disasters, as well as commodity price risks were topping the list of concerns for Australian miners, a new report by KPMG has found. KPMG partner and mining risk... 


FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
Active roadway barriers are automatic explosion-suppression systems designed specifically to stop and suppress methane gas and coal dust explosions at the point of ignition
Active barriers part of guidelines on preventing explosions
24th July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Following the update on the prevention of flammable gas and coal dust explosions in collieries published in April this year by the Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC), active roadway barriers are... 


Wescoal CEO Reg Demana
Latest quarters point to recovery as Wescoal reports R137m loss
21st July 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Coal-mining company Wescoal reported a R137-million loss for the 12 months to March 31, but performance in the latest two consecutive quarters has all the hallmarks of putting the coal-mining... 


South Africa adopts new LPG pricing formula
17th July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has switched to a new formula for calculating official domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices. The formula is linked to global energy and... 


Could your insurance cost you more than it should?
Could your insurance cost you more than it should?
10th July 2020

For those working in engineering fields, the tough economic times and constraints imposed by the lockdown weighed heavily on monthly budgets and cashflow and continue to do so. The temptation to... 


Omnia more than halves debt as stabilisation plan is concluded
7th July 2020 By: Donna Slater

JSE-listed diversified chemicals group Omnia Holdings reports that it achieved solid results for the financial year ended March 31, noting that this reflected the finalisation of the group’s... 


Metso Outotec can drive industries towards responsible use of natural resources
1st July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Metso Minerals, a subsidiary of global industrial company Metso, has officially merged with Finnish-listed technology company Outotec. The merger has formed a leading process technology, equipment... 


Oil Search cuts jobs and costs
1st July 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Oil Search on Wednesday announced structural changes in the wake of Covid-19 and the falling oil prices, which will result in a 34% decline in staff numbers. The company told... 


Zinc prices increase likely as global demand shock wanes, says Fitch Solutions
29th June 2020 By: Donna Slater

Zinc prices are likely to edge higher in the next three to six months, as the negative shock to global demand from the Covid-19 outbreak lessens, says financial risk management, solutions and... 


Fitch Solutions maintains copper price forecast as economies start to reopen
24th June 2020 By: Donna Slater

Financial risk management, solutions and insights company Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research (Fitch Solutions) has maintained its forecast for copper prices at an average of $5... 


SHOULDERING THE LOAD
While passenger rail suffered losses, freight rail enjoyed increased demand throughout the Covid-19 lockdown
Rail needs innovative risk-sharing structures
12th June 2020 By: Darren Parker

African railway owners and operators should consider linking freight and passenger rail services as a way of diversifying the risks and rewards that have become evident in these systems on the back... 


Screening efficiency in the spotlight as mines ramp up production
9th June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With South Africa’s mines returning to full staffing levels from June 1, some of the country’s largest employers now have the responsibility to ensure the safety of employees and actively manage... 


Nickel market to evolve as EVs, role-players and projects change
5th June 2020 By: Donna Slater

The international refined nickel production and trade market will evolve in the coming decade as China's large nickel deficit, driven by the electric vehicle (EV) success story, and Russia's slowly... 


Standard Bank building.
Well positioned to weather storm – Standard Bank
4th June 2020 By: Martin Creamer

The Standard Bank is well positioned to weather the Covid-19 storm and remains determined to emerge from this crisis as a stronger Africa-focused financial services group, Standard Bank Group FD Dr... 


Fatality at Moab Khotsong gold mine – Harmony
3rd June 2020 By: Martin Creamer

The body of an employee has been found underground at Harmony Gold’s Moab Khotsong mine, near Orkney, in North West province, Harmony stated on Wednesday. The employee was reported missing at the... 


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