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In conversation with Lonmin's Ben Magara: Part 1
[Karin Ireton] Lonmin's CEO chats about challenges and open lines of communication in times of cutbacks and budget restrictions... read


Mining
Momentum for solar-diesel hybrid microgrids in the Zambian mining industry
Momentum for solar-diesel hybrid microgrids in the Zambian mining industry
The mining industry is by far the biggest consumer of electricity in Zambia and is suffering greatly due to the current power crisis.... read
Why resources, why Africa, why now?
Why resources, why Africa, why now?

Danette Breitenbach

Southern Africa offer the best mining investment opportunities, where Botswana is the easiest place to do business, and West Africa has the easiest access... read
School of mining and metallurgy opens in Gabon
School of mining and metallurgy opens in Gabon
An educational facility that provides training for mining engineers and technicians was recently inaugurated in the Haut-Ogooué province of Gabon... read
Ben Magara chatting to Caroline Digby from the Centre for Sustainability in Mining and Industry.
In conversation with Lonmin's Ben Magara: Part 2

Karin Ireton

Lonmin CEO, Ben Magara, gets back to basics with a look at sustainability, safety and what the future holds for the platinum industry. read
The African paradox - a rich, but poor continent
The African paradox - a rich, but poor continent

Danette Breitenbach

While it's a continent rich in minerals, its people are among the poorest in the world. This is Africa's paradox... read
Renewables & Energy Efficiency
The University of California: Davis' West Village - the largest planned zero-net energy project in the United States.
#YouthMonth: Young energy advocates committed to lighting up Africa

Julia Ann Easley

The 25 young Africans participating in the first energy-themed institute offered through the Mandela Washington Fellowship are all committed to empowering the continent... read
eltherm SA awarded Xina Solar One contract
eltherm SA awarded Xina Solar One contract
The contract for the heat tracing system design and installation for the Xina Solar One power plant near Pofadder in the Northern Cape has been awarded to eltherm South Africa... read
Solar storage units being prepared for Rwanda
Rwanda gets largest off-grid battery system
The power fails in Rwanda three or four times a day, which, given that it is an exciting emerging economy, could have a detrimental effect... read
Business
The magic of Virtual Reality (VR) and how it's going to impact our lives real soon...
The magic of Virtual Reality (VR) and how it's going to impact our lives real soon...

John Sanei

I was inspired by Elon Musk in his recent interview at the Code Conference, where he was saying that games in the next five years will be pretty much exactly like real life... read
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