Attending the 10th edition of Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja this October was a reminder of how far the country’s mining sector has come — and how ready it is […]
Read MoreCopper drives Africa’s continued mining growth and success
When the news of London-headquartered Jubilee Metals selling its chrome and platinum group metals (PGM) operations to private mining and metals trading company One Chrome surfaced, I started wondering what […]
Read MoreIs the South African mining industry being throttled by over – Regulation and new legislation?
The South African mining industry has always, to varying degrees, been regulated by a framework of laws addressing key elements of the mining lifecycle such as prospecting, mining, environmental, water, […]
Read MoreEd’s Note: Honouring the past, defining the future
September marks Heritage Month in South Africa, a time to honour the mosaic of cultures, languages, and histories that shape our country. But heritage isn’t just found in museums or […]
Read MoreLet’s not be afraid to change the status quo
Governments in Africa look after the world’s most valuable mineral properties. However, for some reason, they keep accepting contracts that strip them of all leverage when it comes to dealing […]
Read MoreSouth Africa’s mining sector: Slow growth in a fast-moving world
By the numbers, South Africa’s mining sector is growing. But the question is, fast enough to matter? According to the latest Minerals Council South Africa economic report, the mining production […]
Read MoreCreating space for women in mining: From representation to real support
As the country commemorates Women’s Month, it’s important to recognise that the mining industry, while experiencing significant growth, must also become more inclusive and supportive for all who work within […]
Read MoreCelebrating the power of diversity as women continue to reshape the engineering sector
The engineering sector has historically been a male-dominated field, and to a large extent it still is. However, this is changing, and the shift is gaining significant momentum as more […]
Read MoreMining can provide that silver lining
Every day, I read the newswires. To be brutally honest, I am tired of reading the bad news. I am tired of reading about crime rates, instances of corruption and […]
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 […]
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