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Natascha Viljoen
Amplats' Viljoen makes a move to Newmont
15th February 2023 By: Donna Slater

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) CEO Natascha Viljoen is stepping down from her position at the platinum group metals (PGMs) miner after accepting an executive VP and COO position at US-based... 


Cobalt’s battery-powered boom has turned to bust
Cobalt’s battery-powered boom has turned to bust
9th February 2023 By: Bloomberg

A blistering rally in the cobalt market is turning into a rout, putting pressure on miners and offering tentative cost relief for carmakers after a surge in battery metal prices last year. Cobalt... 


Murray & Roberts Cementation first choice for mining companies, owing to strategic relationships
Murray & Roberts Cementation first choice for mining companies, owing to strategic relationships
7th February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

As a member of the Murray & Roberts group of companies, Murray & Roberts Cementation is a world class mining contractor based in Johannesburg and operating throughout Africa. The company has a... 


Rashaad Carrim
Business and human rights: Increased scrutiny for mining companies
7th February 2023

By Rashaad Carrim, Partner, Pooja Dela, Partner & Paula-Ann Novotny, Senior Associate from Webber Wentzel Increasingly, mining companies will have to satisfy lenders that they meet high ESG... 


Accreditation pivots automotive SMMEs’ progress
27th January 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Despite small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) being a big driver of employment and economic growth in South Africa, many of these businesses face several challenges during the startup... 


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Course enables project management’s full potential
27th January 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Not-for-profit professional project management organisation Project Management Institute (PMI) has launched a course covering critical power skills amongst others to assist project managers in... 


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Africa’s leader in fire suppression technology
27th January 2023

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.  


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Murray & Roberts Cementation
27th January 2023

As a member of the Murray & Roberts group of companies, Murray & Roberts Cementation is a world class mining contractor based in Johannesburg and operating throughout Africa. The company has been... 


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Renewable energy, social upset key themes for miners in 2023 – Fitch Solutions
26th January 2023 By: Donna Slater

Capital expenditure of mining companies is increasingly being aimed at renewable energy projects and associated grid development – a trend that is likely to continue throughout this year, financial... 


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Khemisset potash project – concept study, Morocco – update
13th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Emmerson has undertaken considerable work to progress discussions with regard to the environmental approval of the Khemisset project. 


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New JV to build, operate battery recycling facilities in South Africa
14th December 2022 By: Darren Parker

US-based recycling platform for battery materials ACE Green Recycling and South African investment business Tabono Investments have signed a term sheet to form a joint venture (JV) to build and... 


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LBMA launches second version of Global Precious Metal Code
14th December 2022 By: Donna Slater

The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) has launched the second version of its Global Precious Metal Code, which sets out the minimum standards and best practice expected from market... 


Banks are finding loopholes to keep financing coal, study shows
Banks are finding loopholes to keep financing coal, study shows
12th December 2022 By: Reuters

European banks are finding ways to continue financing coal, despite signing up to climate alliances that target net-zero emissions, according to a study by nonprofit ShareAction. A survey of 25... 


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After challenging season, citrus industry moves to mitigate new and old risks
2nd December 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s citrus growers industry has, despite achieving a marginal increase in export volumes for the 2022 season, compared with that of 2021, faced a myriad of challenges during this period,... 


Government calls for improved mine safety measures to mitigate the risk of conveyor belt fires 
29th November 2022

By Wynand Marx, CEO at the BBE Group   Conveyor belts used in underground and above ground mining operations to transport bulk solids can often be a leading cause of fire and consequent fatalities... 


Rio acknowledges federal heritage plans
25th November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified major Rio Tinto has taken note of the federal government’s efforts to co-design stronger laws to give better protection to Aboriginal cultural heritage sites, noting that the company... 


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Gold miner releases tailings policy
25th November 2022

Global gold miner DRDGold released its tailings management policy, earlier this month. The aim of the new policy is to ensure that the interests of all relevant stakeholders – including... 


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Khemisset potash project – concept study, Morocco – update
25th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Emmerson has signed two memorandums of understanding for the supply of potash and salt to be produced at its Khemisset mine. 


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Experts unpack the criticality of circular economy to climate resilience
18th November 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Only 11% of waste from Africa’s urban areas goes to managed landfills, with much of the rest dumped and often burned. This has had a dramatic impact on human health, with poor air quality linked to... 


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Work Opportunity - Executive Director - Mandela Mining Precinct
18th November 2022

Preamble   The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) was established as a public-private partnership (PPP) initiative to assist with and coordinate the implementation of the South African Mining Extraction... 


Mining group aims to regain 2021’s safety performance
11th November 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Platinum group metals mining group Implats’ immediate focus is on rebuilding the safety performance that it demonstrated in financial year (FY) 2021. The group reported an increase in the number of... 


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Integrated CAS solution enables safer, more productive mining
11th November 2022

Safer mining is about integrated risk management and safety protocols in a range of areas. Proximity detection and collision awareness is a crucial focus area in the drive to reduce fatalities,... 


MBA North says its members being forced to condone unethical contractual practices
11th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Master Builders Association (MBA) North has issued a practice note for its members aimed at helping them fight back against what it calls unethical contractual practices that have become... 


Jubilee sees ‘tremendous’ growth potential after completing expansion programme
25th October 2022 By: Chanel de Bruyn

London- and Johannesburg-listed Jubilee Metals Group has met its production targets for the financial year ended June 30, after having completed its capitalisation and expansion programme. Over the... 


Tabono acquires stake in mining risk management, emergency response company
24th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Investment holding company Tabono Investments has acquired a stake in mining risk management and emergency response specialist Advanced Group and says this will broaden the range of specialised... 


Flood resilience must now be a key focus for S Africa
21st October 2022

As flood events become more frequent and severe, South Africa will need to lift its game in disaster management to become more resilient. This means not just better maintenance of infrastructure,... 


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Enabling exploration is urgently needed to put South African mining back in ‘sunrise’ mode
17th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

High on the list of the steps that must be taken to stop South African mining from fading further into sunset mode is free access to geological information from State institutions such as the... 


The take-up of Booyco PDS technology has seen over 6500 sets of mining vehicle equipment installed across
Momentum behind collision prevention on mines
13th October 2022

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... 


Banning Russian aluminium would create uncertainty about LME's role - Rusal
6th October 2022 By: Reuters

Banning Rusal's metal will fuel volatility in the London Metal Exchange's aluminium contracts and create uncertainty about the exchange's role in the metals industry, the Russian aluminium giant... 


MCA calls for cost protection in safeguard mechanism
4th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has called for additional price risk management measures to be included in any changes to the safeguard mechanism to prevent excessive costs, damaging... 


Nachu gets new costing
27th September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

An updated bankable feasibility study (BFS) into the Nachu graphite project, in Tanzania, has estimated that the project would require a capital investment of $324-million. ASX-listed Magnis... 


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Wearable monitoring device prioritises workers’ health and safety
6th September 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Accidents and incidents result in financial losses of millions of rands and hours spent on claim documentation. Elite Vine, a South African technology firm launched in 2016, together with Valecus... 


LRQA helps businesses mitigate ever-evolving challenges
29th August 2022

Amid an ever-more uncertain macroeconomic environment, the vast majority of leading global organisations must also navigate exacting stakeholder demands, increasing competition and rapidly changing... 


ISO certifications offer sound framework for ESG performance
26th August 2022

The current expectations around environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG)  performance include protection of the environment, social responsibility investments and corporate governance... 


Aveng’s strong full-year performance positions it well for long-term growth
23rd August 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Aveng says improved revenues, gross margins and operating earnings, combined with strong cash generation, were underpinned by a stronger capital base in the financial year ended June 30.... 


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Virtual technologies gaining traction
19th August 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The onset of Covid-19 prompted mining companies globally to adopt remote and virtual technologies that they otherwise might not have implemented, says mining simulation technology solutions... 


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Lithium value to remain high amid accelerated demand, tight supply – Fitch Solutions
12th August 2022 By: Donna Slater

Financial risk management, solutions and insights company Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research (Fitch Solutions) says lithium prices will remain “extremely” elevated this year and... 


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Provider highlights women’s issues
12th August 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

There should be greater awareness of the obstacles that women working in the mining industry have to overcome, says training solutions provider KBC Health and Safety COO Sian Thurtell. She says... 


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Tech yields beneficial tools for farms
12th August 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Software company Aerobotics is pioneering solutions, such as its Aeroview infield mobile application and computer vision for the precision farming of perennial crops, as more growers look to... 


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Harmony - Women in Mining
12th August 2022

Boipelo Lekubo - Financial Director (FD) Full Name: Boipelo Lekubo Position: Financial Director Date and Place of Birth: 30 June, in Pretoria Education: a UCT alumni, Chartered Accountant and... 


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IMT - Women in Mining
12th August 2022

Grace Shana – Group Financial Manager Born in Zimbabwe, Grace Shana holds a degree in Banking and Finance, a Senior Development Management Programme (SMDP) from the University of Stellenbosch and... 


Strong prices drive surge in Thungela’s interim earnings
1st August 2022 By: Donna Slater

JSE- and LSE-listed coal miner Thungela Resources reports that its earnings per share (EPS) for the six months ended June 30 are expected to increase by about 2 044% to between R66.85 and R67.45,... 


ERA up to A$1.6bn short for Ranger rehabilitation
29th July 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) will require a further A$1.06-billion to A$1.65-billion in capital expenditure to complete rehabilitation of the Ranger uranium project, in the... 


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