Aura Energy is targeting 2027 for first production from its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania. Aura’s CEO, ANDREW GROVE, tells ARTHUR TASSELL that the company is making excellent progress on […]
Read MoreRaksha Naidoo: Leading change in the mining industry
RAKSHA NAIDOO is a trailblazer in mining, serving as CEO of The Particle Group and Chair of Woman in Mining South Africa (WiMSA). She’s creating pathways for women to lead […]
Read MoreKnight Piésold Zambia: Building a future of engineering brilliance and local empowerment
In a country defined by its rich mineral wealth and dynamic infrastructure needs, Knight Piésold Zambia (KP Zambia) epitomises engineering excellence, skills development and sustainability. PATRICK KAMPENGELE, managing director, explains […]
Read MoreJunior miners challenge the status quo in African mining
In 2025, junior miners are increasingly active in Africa’s mining sector, overcoming regulatory barriers and adopting new strategies to drive growth. At the Junior Mining Indaba and the Coal & […]
Read MoreAerial advantage: Drones enhance underground operations
When one thinks about drone technology, it is easy to picture a machine flying overhead collecting data that helps exploration and stockpile management. However, the use of drones extends beyond […]
Read MoreChart Industries: Enhances deep-level mining efficiency with smart cooling tech
As underground mines venture deeper and become increasingly complex, ventilation and cooling systems are facing unprecedented challenges. To meet these demands, global leader in energy and industrial gas solutions Howden, […]
Read MoreFrom risk to resource: A new era for tailings management
Tailings management has become one of the most important elements in the modern mining value chain due to mounting environmental, social and regulatory standards. Once viewed merely as a waste […]
Read MoreThe secret to mining contractor management success in Africa’s emerging markets
International companies expanding into Africa’s emerging markets often arrive with best-in-class contractor management systems, only to discover their systems do not work. This is because success in these markets depends […]
Read MoreWomen are powering a new era in mining
There’s something extraordinary about a room full of women who’ve carved their place in the rock and grit of mining—a sector long built on steel, silence, and exclusion. The 2nd […]
Read MoreMining drives jobs but leaves gaps in rural development
South Africa’s mining sector contributed over R200 billion to the economy in 2024 and created thousands of jobs in rural communities, yet social and economic benefits remain uneven as mine […]
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