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Mining

Demand from Asia propels South African mining growth

3 days

Equipment, apparently provided by a Chinese company, for mining at Sensele mine. Photo supplied

Mining

The Zambian minister, the mysterious businesswoman and illegal mining

Charles Mafa and Beverly Subeti 11 hours

South Africa’s top universities and leading companies launch SDG-Challenge 2025

ESG & Sustainability

South Africa’s top universities and leading companies launch SDG-Challenge 2025

Issued by Soapbox 9 Sep 2025

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Climate Change

Colonialism and climate risk are connected: evidence from Ghana and Senegal

Nick Bernards 9 Sep 2025

The superwomen behind mining healthcare

Healthcare

The superwomen behind mining healthcare

Issued by Platinum Health 4 Sep 2025

NWU School of Mines and Mining Engineering set for future success

Higher Education

NWU School of Mines and Mining Engineering set for future success

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 1 Sep 2025

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Sustainability

How climate change impacts South African mining water management strategies

4 Sep 2025

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Mining

Despite rally, platinum prices insufficient for mining sustainability

1 Sep 2025

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Health & Safety

Sentinel AI rolls out AI dust monitoring across South African mineral belt

1 Sep 2025

#WomensMonth: The women shaping the future of food security in South Africa

Food, Water & Energy Security

#WomensMonth: The women shaping the future of food security in South Africa

Maroefah Smith 29 Aug 2025

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Mining

Valterra Platinum plans to go underground in 2026

Nqobile Dludla 29 Aug 2025

Mining

Sibanye Stillwater cuts losses to $211m

28 Aug 2025

Gold

Harmony Gold's profits climb 26% on back of record-high bullion prices

28 Aug 2025

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Mining

Can Africa's critical minerals power the next industrial boom?

26 Aug 2025

Mining

#RememberingMarikana: The imperative of listening to miners

25 Aug 2025

Lili Nupen, director and co-founder at NSDV Law

Law Practice

#WomensMonth: Don’t wait for permission; don’t shrink to fit - Lili Nupen, NSDV Law

Shan Radcliffe 21 Aug 2025

Engineering a future of excellence and opportunity in the Northern Cape

SMEs

Engineering a future of excellence and opportunity in the Northern Cape

Issued by Brandscapers 21 Aug 2025

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Mining

Exxaro's half-year profits soar 13% with dividend increase

21 Aug 2025

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Mining

How GenAI tools can cut mining maintenance costs by 10%

Puso Thahane and Akash Singh 19 Aug 2025

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Mining

Revamping the Mineral Resources Bill: A path to investment growth?

18 Aug 2025

Mirriam Fonang: Breaking barriers and redefining enterprise in rural South Africa

SMEs

Mirriam Fonang: Breaking barriers and redefining enterprise in rural South Africa

Issued by BrandScapers 15 Aug 2025

Mining

Congolese mining firm rebuffs US accusations amid sanctions

15 Aug 2025

A miner holds a sack of ore as it comes out from the mine shaft at Rubaya coltan mine, near the town of Rubaya, which is controlled by M23 rebels, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Reuters

Mining

The hidden cost of your smartphone: Inside Congo's rebel-funded mines

Giulia Paravicini and David Lewis 14 Aug 2025

Seeing opportunity where others only saw waste

SMEs

Seeing opportunity where others only saw waste

Issued by Edge Growth 13 Aug 2025

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Labour Law

Cough syrup today, unemployed tomorrow: When zero-tolerance policies end in unfair dismissals

Amandla Makhongwana 6 Aug 2025

CIMA strengthens global governing body through election of three African finance leaders

Accounting & Auditing

CIMA strengthens global governing body through election of three African finance leaders

Issued by AICPA & CIMA 1 Aug 2025

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Energy

Submissions open for 10th African Power & Energy Elites

31 Jul 2025

“It’s an honour to chair the inaugural GTMI board,” says GTMI chair Mark Cutifani. Image supplied.

Mining

Former Anglo American CEO to chair GTMI's board

30 Jul 2025

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Food, Water & Energy Security

Is AI the answer to SA's water troubles?

Dr Lester Goldman and Dr Ashton Busani Mpofu 30 Jul 2025

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

Health & Social Welfare

Huge delays in payouts to miners with silicosis and TB

Sipokazi Fokazi 25 Jul 2025

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Mining

Kumba sees 3% sales boost from improved logistics services

24 Jul 2025

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Mining

Mining production sees 3.7% boost in May 2025

16 Jul 2025

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Mining

Govt allocates R2.86bn to mineral, petroleum resources

3 Jul 2025

From ambition to academia: Second DBA cohort marks a milestone for Regent Business School

Higher Education

From ambition to academia: Second DBA cohort marks a milestone for Regent Business School

Issued by Regent Business School 30 Jun 2025

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

Mining

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

Issued by ITP Communications 30 Jun 2025

South Africa’s fibre bottleneck needs a wireless breakthrough

Internet

South Africa’s fibre bottleneck needs a wireless breakthrough

Justin Mackenzie, Issued by VO Connect 27 Jun 2025

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Mining

Global mining revenue drops 3% in 2024 — PwC reports

26 Jun 2025

Mining

Mining industry mourns Barry Davison

25 Jun 2025

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Mining

Ghana uses drone tech, AI to catch wildcat miners

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 26 Jun 2025

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Mining

SAPS busts over 200 suspects for illegal mining-related offences

20 Jun 2025

#YouthMonth: We are the generation we’ve been waiting for

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#YouthMonth: We are the generation we’ve been waiting for

Maroefah Smith 18 Jun 2025

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Mining

Mining production records 0.6% increase in April

13 Jun 2025

South Africa: A Nation of Victories, But Can We Defeat Human Trafficking?

Healthcare

South Africa: A Nation of Victories, But Can We Defeat Human Trafficking?

Issued by TEARS Foundation 30 Jul 2024

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Sustainability

GISTM compliance crucial for sustainable mining water management

18 Jun 2025

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Mining

New Wits School of Mining Engineering head: Reliable digital skills need to move industry forward

12 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Amongst the sectors that contracted in Q1 2025, mining performed the worst in the first quarter

Markets & Investment

Mining performance contracts in Q1 2025

4 Jun 2025

Source: © Orion Minerals Orion Minerals’ flagship Prieska Copper Zinc Mine (PCZM) in the Northern Cape, is becoming a next-generation copper and zinc producer

Mining

Mantashe hopeful for Orion Minerals’ flagship PCZM's future

2 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf The Mineral Resources Development Bill (MRD) does not reflect inputs from the Minerals Council South Africa

Mining

Minerals Council South Africa inputs not reflected in MRD Bill

28 May 2025

Source: © Natural Resource Governance Institute SRK celebrates its 15 years in the DRC. Picture: Cobalt mining in the DRC

Mining

SRK Consulting celebrates 15 years in the DRC

23 May 2025

Source: © 123rf The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has released the Mineral Resources Development Bill and the Critical Minerals Strategy

Mining

Mineral Resources Development Bill and the Critical Minerals Strategy released

21 May 2025