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Protecting the future of South African rail network requires private participation

Protecting the future of South African rail network requires private participationMark Evans

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Govt allocates R2.86bn to mineral, petroleum resources

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Viterra-Bunge merger closes, Glencore plans $1bn buyback

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How SA can play crucial role in African miningEduardo Muñoz

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African mining in for period of profound change – DSS+ report

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Govt allocates R2.86bn to mineral, petroleum resources

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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

Source: © mininigmx Anglo American has appointed Tom McCulley would become its new technical director

Anglo American appoints Tom McCulley as technical director

12 May 2025

Jacques Farmer, managing director of Prisma Training Solutions says a skills revolution is needed to drive a cleaner, greener mining industry in South Africa (Image supplied)

Skills development to drive sustainability in mining

Jacques Farmer 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: © WBHO Exxaro has reached a separation agreement with Kgabi Masia

Exxaro and former coal head reach mutual agreement to separate

6 May 2025

Source: © LinkedIn In March, the gold sector recorded the highest average increase in input cost inflation, although benefiting from strong market prices - with gold averaging $2,986/oz

Downward mining input cost trends suprising given volatility in economy

6 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

The holistic approach of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) re-emphasises the importance of closure planning for mines. Pictured: An open pit mine rehabilitated (Image supplied)

GISTM holistic approach emphasises importance of mine closure planning

30 Apr 2025

Source: © Implats Despite the challenging operating environment during the period under review, Implats remains on track to deliver within the guided Group parameters for FY2025. Pictured: Impala Rustenburg

Implats Q3 results: Mining house on track to deliver despite challenging operating environment

25 Apr 2025

Source: © Anglo American Kumba Anglo American has had a strong start to the financial year with copper and iron ore the star performers for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025

Copper and iron ore give Anglo American a strong start to the year

24 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

Source: © Mail & Guardian Paste technology can reduce the risk of particle segregation, improve the stability of deposited tailings and eliminate the pond on top of tailings deposits and potentially lower overall costs

Using proven approaches to rehabilitate legacy mines

Shameer Hareeparsad 17 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Although the production data for March will only be released in May, the figures for January and February suggest a notable quarterly decline for mining production in the first quarter of 2025

Mining production decline points to Q1 2025 contraction

16 Apr 2025

Dan Marokane, group chief executive, Eskom and Ben Magara, CEO of Exxaro Resources. the two organisations have signed a MoU to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and ensure a just transition to a low-carbon economy

Exxaro, Eskom MoU to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and ensure a just energy transition

15 Apr 2025

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South Africa braces for post-Agoa era as tariffs hit exporters

14 Apr 2025

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Updated carbon tax framework and its impact on high-emission industries

9 Apr 2025

Source: © MiningMX platinum group metals (PGMs), coal, gold, manganese and chrome are exclsuved from the US's recently announced import tariffs

PGMs, coal, gold, manganese and chrome: Excluded from US tariffs but not out of danger

4 Apr 2025

Source: © SA People There is an urgent need for substantial investment in grid modernisation in South Africa

South Africa's renewable energy future: Opportunities and challenges

Manuele Battisti 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: Viren Sookhun, managing director at Oxyon People Solutions.

Bridging the skills gap: Southern Africa's role in Saudi's Vision 2030

Viren Sookhun 27 Mar 2025

Source: © Sibanye-Stillwater The European Commission has designated Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project in Finland and GalliCam project in France as 'Strategic Projects' under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act

EU awards Strategic Project status to Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium and GalliCam projects

27 Mar 2025

Source: © UMK UMK in the Northern Cape

Compliance not enough, environmental regulations must be surpassed

Joe Mosupyoe, 27 Mar 2025

Source: © International Mining Murray Macnab, group executive technical director UMS says mining is here to stay and underground mining is the future. Picture: Shaft sinking

Underground mining the future

Murray Macnab 26 Mar 2025

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

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

24 Mar 2025

Novus Group says the Africa’s mining sector is at a crossroads as resource sovereignty, infrastructure bottlenecks, and political risks dominate Mining Indaba 2025 (Image supplied)

EXCLUSIVE: Novus Group's analysis shows Africa’s mining sector at a crossroads

20 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

Martin van Zyl, sales manager, process industries ABB says the mining industry is facing a daunting challenge as rapid changes are expected to meet global targets while remaining profitable (Image supplied)

The mining industry's daunting challenge to meet sustainability targets and be profitable

Martin van Zyl 19 Mar 2025

Amit Saini, a director at Eastern Cape-based Coega Steels Pty Ltd, does not doubt South Africa can be Africa’s green-steel hub. Pictured are steel billets produced in the Gqeberha mini mill’s induction furnace. (Image supplied) Supplied

SA perfectly placed to lead “green-steel revolution”, needs expanded domestic beneficiation policies

18 Mar 2025

Mining services company secures dynamic capital funding from Edge Growth

Mining services company secures dynamic capital funding from Edge Growth

Edge Growth 17 Mar 2025

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