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Takalani Randima - setting trends in mining
15th July 2021

Breaking new ground in a traditionally male industry, Takalani Randima is an inspiring role model for women in mining. She began her career in 2008 as a trainee engineer on a mine, only a few years... 


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Gold policymakers, investors operating in ‘uncharted territory’
9th July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

As the global economy emerges from an unprecedented shutdown, policymakers and investors are operating in uncharted territory, the World Gold Council (WGC) says. The council’s mid-year outlook... 


ANDREW VAN ZYL There is growing pressure from investors for mines to contribute to broad imperatives such as climate change
ESG implementation improves in African mining
9th July 2021 By: Darren Parker

As environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) reporting improves, so does the implementation of the resulting policies across the African mining industry,  consulting engineer and... 


Inquiry launched into sexual harrassment in FIFO
Inquiry launched into sexual harrassment in FIFO
7th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

PERTH (miningweekly.com) – The resources has welcomed a Western Australian Parliamentary Inquiry into sexual harassment against women in the fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) industry. The Inquiry,... 


GroundProbe launches world-leading reactive geohazard monitoring and alarming system
16th June 2021

Global technology leader GroundProbe has launched the industry’s most advanced doppler radar for reactive geohazard monitoring, the RGR-Velox. RGR-Velox (Reactive Geohazard Radar) is a... 


Kore appoints CFO
9th June 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-, Aim- and JSE-listed potash development company Kore Potash has appointed Jean-Michel Bour as CFO. Bour will report directly to CEO Brad Sampson and is not joining the company’s board. 


Piedmont appoints new CFO
4th June 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Piedmont Lithium has appointed Michael White as executive VP and CFO. White will oversea Piedmont’s financial accounting and reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls,... 


Exxaro says decarbonisation journey is imperative for growth
21st May 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Although it is predominantly a coal producer, diversified miner Exxaro Resources says it supports the work of the Presidential Climate Change Coordinating Commission to reduce the country’s... 


Get your Employees Home Safely
Get your Employees Home Safely
21st May 2021

Safety is everything, to everyone. This statement is never truer within the mining community. Mining houses are completely safety driven and are founded on the principles of eliminating fatalities,... 


Strata Worldwide to distribute Aura IQ Conveyor Health Monitoring Technology
18th May 2021

May 5, 2021, Strata Worldwide has signed a new Premium Partnership Agreement with Future Fibre Technologies to distribute the company’s FFT Aura IQ™ Conveyor Health Monitoring System into mining... 


Investors are stewarding gradual move to decarbonisation in emerging markets
Investors are stewarding gradual move to decarbonisation in emerging markets
14th May 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Investment manager Old Mutual Investment Group responsible investment head Jon Duncan tells Mining Weekly that, while the mining industry cannot ignore the global climate change context, which in... 


Council positive on gold’s 2021 outlook, despite Q1 investment outflows
Council positive on gold’s 2021 outlook, despite Q1 investment outflows
14th May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Gold investment demand fell in the first quarter, driven by hefty outflows in gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as growing expectations of higher interest rates impacted sentiment, the World... 


Iata predicts lower losses but continued pain for aviation sector this year
7th May 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

The world’s airlines will this year continue to make tens of billions of dollars of losses, and burn through an even greater amount of cash, as a result of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, the... 


IDC’s Montsheng Tsele appointed Kumba nonexec director
3rd May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed Kumba Iron Ore has appointed Montsheng Tsele as nonexecutive director, with effect from April 30. Kumba is 63.4% owned by Anglo American, 13.1% by the Industrial Development Corporation... 


Report reveals poor ESG risk management
30th April 2021 By: Donna Slater

The results of a March study into environment, social and governance (ESG) due diligence and transparency in the extractive commodity trading sector reveals that, while corporate commitments on ESG... 


As use of hydrogen grows, so will the need for insurance coverage
29th April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Hydrogen is expected to play a leading role in the transition towards a low-carbon economy as an alternative to fossil fuels like oil and coal. This is likely to drive increase demand for insurance... 


Gold outlook for 2021 positive, despite uncertainty – World Gold Council
Gold outlook for 2021 positive, despite uncertainty – World Gold Council
29th April 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Gold investment demand fell in the first quarter, driven by hefty outflows in gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as growing expectations of higher interest rates impacted sentiment, the World... 


Assess risk, plan ahead before deciding on PDS
21st April 2021

As mines work to improve the safety of their trackless operations, the starting point remains a detailed risk assessment that will guide the correct selection of technology and proximity detection... 


Commodities of the future to boom over 20-year horizon
Commodities of the future to boom over 20-year horizon
21st April 2021 By: Donna Slater

A significant number of commodities are set to experience strong demand growth over the next 20 years, while “conventional” commodities will receive an added boost as they take a central stage in... 


Artemis selects banks for $360m Blackwater project loan
Artemis selects banks for $360m Blackwater project loan
12th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-headquartered Artemis Gold has selected two banks to arrange a C$360-million project loan facility to fund a significant portion of the estimated construction costs of its Blackwater... 


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Fire prevention company’s offering in demand
2nd April 2021 By: Halima Frost

Fire risk management company ASP Fire has had a productive first quarter, with numerous projects being completed or nearing completion last month. These projects include implementing or upgrading... 


IonicRE records milestone for ESIA at Makuutu
31st March 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths (IonicRE) has achieved a key milestone in Uganda, with the National Environmental Management Authority (Nema) having approved the terms of reference for the completion... 


Report finds majority of extractive commodity traders lack ESG disclosure
26th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Swiss research organisation RMF finds in a new report that companies involved in oil, gas, metals or minerals trading score on average only 23% on environmental, social and governance (ESG) due... 


Exxaro Resources CEO Mxolisi Mgojo
Exxaro outlines value opportunity in transforming to low-carbon future
18th March 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The value opportunity of diversified mining and energy company Exxaro Resources is rapidly transforming in line with the accelerated demand for cleaner and low-carbon resources, Exxaro Resources... 


Report finds majority of extractive commodity traders lack ESG disclosure
8th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Swiss research organisation RMF finds in a new report that companies involved in oil, gas, metals or minerals trading score on average only 23% on environmental, social and governance (ESG) due... 


Rio Tinto chairperson Simon Thompson
Rio Tinto chair steps aside after caves blast
3rd March 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The chairperson of mining major Rio Tinto, Simon Thompson, has informed that board that he would not be seeking re-election as a non-executive director at the company’s 2022 annual general... 


Extreme weather, macro factors threaten Mozambique’s creditworthiness – S&P
19th February 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Recurrent extreme weather events will likely delay Mozambique's economic recovery and exacerbate risks to long-term growth prospects, ratings agency S&P Global Ratings has warned. It estimates that... 


Nornickel 2020 profit sinks 39% as $2bn set aside to cover fuel-spill fine
16th February 2021 By: Reuters

Russia's Norilsk Nickel said on Tuesday its net profit sank by 39% in 2020 after it set aside $2-billion to cover an environmental damage claim after a major fuel spill in the Arctic. Nornickel,... 


Tin production to rebound in 2021, says Fitch Solutions
12th February 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Financial risk management, solutions and insights company Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research expects global tin mine production to rebound this year, as mines in Indonesia and Peru... 


Fitch Solutions raises lead price forecast
8th February 2021 By: Donna Slater

Amid improving market fundamentals, financial risk management, solutions and insights company Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research (Fitch Solutions) has revised its 2021 lead price... 


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Modernisation in South Africa will attract new investment, offer opportunities for industry
5th February 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Demonstrating that modernisation in South Africa is possible will attract new investment and offer opportunities for the mining industry, while simultaneously promoting the country as an attractive... 


FUELING TRANSFORMATION The contract awarded to Amsol by Shell Downstream South Africa will extend the company’s services in fuel logistics and transportation
Two contracts keep marine transformation afloat
29th January 2021

Specialist marine solutions provider African Marine Solutions (Amsol) has been awarded two contracts which will act not only as a catalyst for continued transformation but will also ensure... 


Battery metals demand expected to rise in 2021
Battery metals demand expected to rise in 2021
29th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Financial risk management, solutions and insights company Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research (Fitch Solutions) expects the demand for key battery metals to rise in the coming year... 


Gold to remain ‘well supported’ in 2021, despite uncertainty, says World Gold Council
Gold to remain ‘well supported’ in 2021, despite uncertainty, says World Gold Council
28th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

While 2021 will likely continue to be characterised by uncertainty, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, gold investment will remain well supported by the interest rate environment, which World Gold... 


Choose Health and Safety Manager as a career
Choose Health and Safety Manager as a career
27th January 2021

The Department of higher education and training recently gazetted the 2020 national list of occupations in high demand – and Health and Safety Managers are one of them. The best news is that you... 


R'E'MOTE
Being able to conduct health & safety e-audits on remote locations such as mines has gained popularity owing to the Covid-19 pandemic
Remote health and safety audits gaining traction
15th January 2021 By: Halima Frost

The unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has fast-tracked technologies and methodologies across all sectors, especially those pertaining to mining health and safety regulations and... 


Fitch expects Covid recovery to spur metal prices higher in 2021
15th January 2021 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... 


Pembridge makes Minto Explorations management changes
14th January 2021 By: Donna Slater

LSE-listed copper, gold and silver miner Pembridge Resources has appointed a new president, Christopher Stewart, and interim CFO, Jack Cartmel, for its exploration division, Minto Explorations.... 


Battery metals demand expected to rise in 2021
Battery metals demand expected to rise in 2021
12th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Financial risk management, solutions and insights company Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research (Fitch Solutions) expects the demand for key battery metals to rise in the coming year... 


Covid lessons help inform sustainability strategies for miners going forward, says law firm
6th January 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Law firm Webber Wentzel notes that key areas of focus for mining businesses this year will be to adopt the lessons learnt from the successful response to the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as other... 


Rio Tinto's new CEO, Jakob Stausholm
Rio Tinto taps Stausholm as new CEO
17th December 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining major Rio Tinto has appointed CFO Jakob Stausholm to take over the role as CEO from Jean-Sebastian Jacques on January 1, 2021. Jacques, along with iron-ore CEO Chris Salisbury, and group... 


Bidvest International Logistics wins PMR Diamond Award
11th December 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Bidvest International Logistics (BIL) has won the PMR Diamond Award for the third consecutive year, and for the seventh time in the past ten years. The PMR Diamond Award was awarded following an... 


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,... 


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