2 Jul 2013

Mining

First and foremost, have fun

Work on work that is meaningful. Cape Town's Black River Office Park is taking sustainable development to a whole new level. They're in the process of installing the largest solar PV system in Southern Africa. Two green thumbs up to you lot!

Take risks. There's a new SA radio station lurking on the interwebs, and it goes by the name of EuroTrashMusic - not your cup of tea? Don't be put off by the name - it's more a reference to a type of music rather than the location of the music, explains the station's founder Craig Steyn. Ruth Cooper finds out who they are, what they do, and why they do it in, EuroTrashMusic and the future of online radio.

Surround yourself with people who are cleverer than you. Education NPO SABSA will soon host the 8th Business School Expo in Joburg, open to anyone interested in finding out more about executive education. Attendance is free if you register online, otherwise pay R100 at the door on the day. Bit of a no-brainer, right?!

And finally, have fun! Number one on the list, and my favourite tip from Tara Turkington who shares her ten tips to building a great team - four of which have been mentioned above.

Go forth and lead by example!

Sindy Peters, Group Head: Content

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Weekly top stories

Acid mine drainage threatens Gauteng's foundations
Acid mine drainage (AMD), contaminated water that flows from metal mines, poses a threat to the foundations of many buildings in Gauteng's Central, Western and Eastern Basins, due to its corrosive nature. Acid mine water is no longer simply industrialists' and mine owners' problem. Read more >>
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BHP Billiton boosts Zululand SME community

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BHP Billiton boosts Zululand SME community
26 June 2013 saw the official launch of BHP Billiton Aluminium South Africa's BHP Billiton Richards Bay Enterprise and Supplier Development Centre. The centre was opened by KwaZulu-Natal premier, Dr Zweli Mkhize, chairman of BHP Billiton SA, Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi, and other dignitaries, who acknowledged the initiative's role in creating employment and sustainable businesses in the area. Read more >>

Online auction reveals high demand for Anglo Platinum Mines' assets
The buying and selling of niche assets is increasingly taking place via online auctions. This 21st century solution ensures transparency and accountability, while allowing listed mines to quickly monetise assets. Read more >>

GoPro reader competition deadline extended until 15 July!
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Mines
Kagiso PMI inches slightly higher
The seasonally adjusted Kagiso purchasing managers index (PMI) added 1.2 index points in June‚ according to data release on Monday (1 July). Read more >>

Producer prices up 4.9% in May
The annual percentage change in the producer price index (PPI) for final manufactured goods was 4.9% in May compared with 5.4% year-on-year (y/y) in April‚ Statistics SA figures showed on Thursday (27 June). Read more >>

Community input necessary to alleviate mining strife - Bench Marks Foundation
Mining sector discussions should include communities and take cognisance of their legitimate concerns, otherwise these concerns will continue to fester and grow into further conflict and strife. Read more >>

100 carat diamond found at Letseng
London-listed Gem Diamonds has recovered a 100 carat‚ white‚ Type IIa diamond from the Letšeng mine in Lesotho Read more >>

Nkomati Mine pledges commitment to 49M initiative
Efficient energy use is critical in South Africa, with the country needing to reduce its energy consumption by at least 10% in the next five years. 2011 saw the launch of the 49M initiative, which has led to large corporations pledging to use energy efficiently and to educate employees on the subject. Read more >>


International

Fracking - the debate rages on
WASHINGTON, USA: New evidence that fracking may contaminate drinking water was published on Monday (24 June) in a study that's sure to add fuel to the fight over the controversial method of extracting natural gas from cracks in rocks. Read more >>

37 die as mine collapses after rains
BANGUI, CAR: At least 37 people were killed when a gold mine collapsed at Ndassima in the middle of the Central African Republic (CAR), where President Michel Djotodia has declared three days of mourning, national radio reported on Tuesday (25 June). Read more >>


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