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Nonkolelo Jijingubo’s husband died of TB in 2009 while working at Beatrix Gold Mine in the Free State. Despite lodging her claim in 2021, she is yet to receive payment. Photo supplied

Huge delays in payouts to miners with silicosis and TBSipokazi Fokazi

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Ex-miners urged to register for social benefits programme

14 Jul 2025

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Climate risk mitigation: Why early warning systems in energy, infrastructure sectors are vital

By Shirleen Ritchie and Kirsten Wolmarans 2 Jun 2025

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Unitrans walks away with Rio Tinto safety RockStar award for its exemplary contributions to RBM

Unitrans Unitrans walks away with Rio Tinto safety RockStar award for its exemplary contributions to RBM

2 days

Discussing green energy's sustainability, security, and growth

Yellow Door Energy Discussing green energy's sustainability, security, and growth

3 days

Bright prospects: KZN’s energy and mining sectors embrace innovation at Kite 2025

KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition 2025 Bright prospects: KZN’s energy and mining sectors embrace innovation at Kite 2025

14 Jul 2025

Prof Bismark Tyobeka appointed chairperson of the Ministerial Expert Panel on Nuclear

North-West University (NWU)Prof Bismark Tyobeka appointed chairperson of the Ministerial Expert Panel on Nuclear

11 Jul 2025

KITE 2025 - supporting industrial growth in manufacturing

KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition 2025 KITE 2025 - supporting industrial growth in manufacturing

7 Jul 2025

Africa’s sustainability changemakers unite: YES ESG and Beyond Awards

ESG Africa Conference Africa’s sustainability changemakers unite: YES ESG and Beyond Awards

4 Jul 2025

Water reuse and recovery - a lifeline for SA’s mining sector

ITP Communications Water reuse and recovery - a lifeline for SA’s mining sector

30 Jun 2025

Unitrans drives innovation to meet Africa’s evolving logistics needs

Unitrans Unitrans drives innovation to meet Africa’s evolving logistics needs

27 Jun 2025

Schneider Electric launches first Innovation Hub in Africa

Schneider Electric Schneider Electric launches first Innovation Hub in Africa

23 Jun 2025

Africa’s youth are rising - and they’re taking the energy transition with them

OnPoint PR Africa’s youth are rising - and they’re taking the energy transition with them

18 Jun 2025

Prof Raj Naidoo on driving South Africa’s Just Energy Transition through innovation

Enterprises University of Pretoria Prof Raj Naidoo on driving South Africa’s Just Energy Transition through innovation

30 May 2025

Initiatives in Ennerdale highlights Air Products’ commitment to make a difference

Air Products South Africa Initiatives in Ennerdale highlights Air Products’ commitment to make a difference

30 May 2025

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The urgent need for collaboration across the continent as the world accelerates its transition to clean energy is reflected in this year’s African Mining Indaba’s (MI26) 2026 theme, Stronger together: Progress through partnerships (Image supplied)

Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 theme calls for partnerships

30 May 2025

Source: © miningmx Paul Dunne has been appointed president of The Minerals Council South Africa

The Minerals Council president: "Mining must succeed for South Africa to succeed"

29 May 2025

Source: © SABC The Draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, 2025 (Bill) proposes several noteworthy amendments to the current regulatory framework for mineral resources including addressing tailing dumps and associated issues to avoid disasters such as the Jagersfontein disaster

11 MPRDA amendments to take note of

Webber Wentzel partners and consultant 22 May 2025

The recent Bauma 2025 confirms the global shift toward electrification, smarter fleet management and digital integration (Image supplied)

Bauma 2025 shows global shift toward electrification

14 May 2025

Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater says there are many “pleasing aspects from the Q1 2025 operating results. Pictured: Driefontein Mine. (Image: Sibanye-Stillwater)

Sibanye-Stillwater Q1 2025 operating results "pleasing"

13 May 2025

Tackling the challenges of safety professionals head on at A-OSH Expo 2025

Tackling the challenges of safety professionals head on at A-OSH Expo 2025

A-OSH EXPO 2025 12 May 2025

DRDGold celebrates 130 year on JSE as increased gold price delivers

DRDGold celebrates 130 year on JSE as increased gold price delivers

7 May 2025

Source: © Impact SRK Consulting considers the risk that illegal artisanal miners pose in the management of tailings dams in many parts of Africa

Illegal mining: A key risk to tailings dams management and mine closure

2 May 2025

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Umvuzo Health turns 21:Sets benchmarks in South Africa's medical schemes

25 Apr 2025

Source: © Mining Zambia Magazine On 18 February 2025, a catastrophic tailings dam collapsed at the Sino-Metals Chambishi Mine, in Zambia, flooding the surruonding area and Mwambashi River with 50 million litres of acidic effluent

Earth Day spotlights importance of environmental management of tailing dams

Alastair Bovim 22 Apr 2025

The retired coal-fired Komati Power Station, operated by Eskom, is seen near Komati village, in the Mpumalanga province in South Africa, 9 May 2024. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

South Africa grants Eskom coal plants limited emissions exemptions

Wendell Roelf 1 Apr 2025

Source: © The Assay Roof bolters are one of the key interventions behind the 96% reduction in FOG-related fatalities over the past 31 years

Action Plan Day of Learning critival to eliminate Falls of Ground

31 Mar 2025

Source: © UMK UMK in the Northern Cape

Compliance not enough, environmental regulations must be surpassed

Joe Mosupyoe, 27 Mar 2025

Source: © The Minerals Council South Africa [https://www.mineralscouncil.org.za/ the Minerals Council South Africa]] To mark World TB Day the Minerals Council South Africa launched its Ex-Mineworkers Occupational Lung Disease (OLD) Guide in multiple languages, that include in English, isiXhosa, Sesotho and Portuguese.

#WorldTBDay: Minerals Council SA launches multiple language Ex-Mineworkers Occupational Lung Disease Guide

24 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf Arjen de Bruin, Group CEO at OIM Consulting says strong frontline leadership keeps mines running smoothly, yet too many supervisors are thrown into the deep end without being equipped with the skills they need to lead effectively

Developing mining supervisors to improve productivity and H&S

Arjen de Bruin 20 Mar 2025

ABB is installing the largest production capacity in the world production hoist at BHP's Jansen Potash Project in Canada (Image supplied)

ABB to install largest production capacity in the world production hoist at BHP's Jansen Potash Project

12 Mar 2025

Sisi Safety Wear wants to close mining gender gap

Sisi Safety Wear wants to close mining gender gap

16 Feb 2025

#MiningIndaba: Global Tailings Management Institute launched to make mines safer for all

#MiningIndaba: Global Tailings Management Institute launched to make mines safer for all

Lindsey Schutters 7 Feb 2025

#MiningIndaba: Minerals Council says Trump funding freeze won’t affect mine HIV treatment

#MiningIndaba: Minerals Council says Trump funding freeze won’t affect mine HIV treatment

Lindsey Schutters 5 Feb 2025

SafeQuip launches lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers

SafeQuip launches lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers

SafeQuip 1 Oct 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater has suffered a production disruption at its Rustenburg complex

Sibanye-Stillwater shaft damaged, production put on hold

20 Mar 2024

Sasol is in for a rough fiscal. Source: Sasol

Sasol profit down 34% midway through fiscal year

Lindsey Schutters 26 Feb 2024

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ESG and employment: Key dispute risks in the EMI sector in 2024

31 Jan 2024

Climate change is affecting mining in Africa. Source: Vlad Chetan/Pexels

22 illegal miners dead in Tanzania's unseasonal rains

Lindsey Schutters 16 Jan 2024

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Cultural use of marijuana and operational requirements: Is there a crossroads in the workplace?

9 Jan 2024

Nigeria's top court says Shell's appeal should be heard after oil spill claim

Camillus Eboh 5 Jan 2024

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