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SA Mining Stakeholders convene
The Department of Mineral Resources, Chamber of Mines and the National Union of Mineworkers will on the 13 and 14 August 2014 host the 3rd annual Mining Lekgotla at Gallagher Estate, Johannesburg. Read more >>


Mining
SA's mining strategy must unlock transformation, investment
CAPE TOWN: Mineral Resources Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi says his department will review the country's mining strategy to ensure that all minerals that come out of the country benefit both the economy and the people of South Africa. Read more >>

Markets
Economy battles to get out of the woods
CAPE TOWN: The country's economy has battled to fully recover from the impact of the 2009 recession due to low productivity in the mining and manufacturing sectors. Read more >>

Mines
New developments present ways to mitigate wild flyrock
Wild Flyrock has historically been a major problem in the mining industry, resulting in the injury of mineworkers who are caught in the blasting process. However, the reality is that the risk of flyrock can be greatly reduced by using new techniques and improving the attitude of those involved in the blasting process. Read more >>

Mining Resources
Mineral Resources improves financial management
CAPE TOWN: The Department of Mineral Resources has shown signs of improvement in terms of sound financial management. Read more >>


New events to diarise

Mining and Industrial Exhibition
MTE - 30 Jul 2014 Chingola

The Joburg Indaba
Resources for Africa - 8 Oct 2014 to 10 Oct 2014 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

AFRENCO | Mining Exchange Expo
African Entrepreneurs Congress (AFRENCO) - 20 Jul 2014 to 24 Jul 2014 Midrand

Mineral regulatory compliance
UCT Professional Development Project - 21 Jul 2014 to 7 Nov 2014 Cape Town


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Cannes entries reveal a move towards design for change - Sulet Jansen
    City of Cape Town, AFI partner for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
    Pendoring judges selected, deadline extended

    Medical
      Helping South Africans quit the killer
      Conference to further the Mindful Revolution in South Africa
      R2K strongly condemns the arrest of Free State community health workers and TAC activists

      Retail
        Vivienne Tam, WeChat launch 'Internationally Chic' runway model contest
        Better selfies with Sony
        'Me Time' survey indicates South Africa loves couch time

        Government
          Economy battles to get out of the woods
          Why 'Excellence' should be at the top of our national agenda - Douglas Kruger
          SABC viewers displeased with old content, repeats, news bias

          CSI
            Monash SA empowers students with Mandela Month Book Drive
            R200,000 donation in aid of breast cancer
            Spier Arts Academy announces 2015 recruitment drive

            Finance
              Absa clients can now automate securities finance trading
              Added protection for consumers under NCA Act
              Hunting for Eurobonds - Jocelyne Sambira

              Agriculture
                $4m in projects to strengthen Tanzania's agricultural productivity
                A project to empower women with skills to start a business
                Profitable partners or partners facing painful problems? - Derick van der Walt

                Building
                  Construction sector braced for more pain - Andries Mahlangu
                  Construction of Baywest N2 bridge completed
                  Kwikspace delivers first ever rental units in Namibia

                  GreenBiz
                    Services of DEA scaled down during move to new premises
                    African businesses realise advantages of going green
                    Philips provides solar-lit Light Centre for SU soccer field

                    HR & Recruitment
                      The role of purpose in driving tech innovation
                      Are South African or sub-Saharan African entrepreneurs the best?
                      Why SMEs are not hiring, and why they should

                      Legal
                        Section 44 of LUPO declared unconstitutional - Jyoti Narshi
                        City of Johannesburg's Supplementary Roll 11 is unauthorised - Chantelle Gladwin
                        If you like it, then you should've put a ® on it - Tiffany Conley

                        Manufacturing
                          Hundreds of thousands saved at Eskom's Malta Power Plant
                          MTN launches first-in-Africa cooling system

                          Property
                            ShowHOUSE joins the mobile revolution
                            Blue Views acquires South Beach Camps Bay
                            Some pointers for investing in property

                            Education
                              Cloud software to help scholars in accounting exam prep
                              [EduWeek] A Wi-Fi solution that works, a superior alternative

                              Tourism
                                Cape Grace wins Travel + Leisure accolades
                                A great repast at The Plettenberg - Brian Berkman
                                Visa centres contribute to job creation - More Matshediso

                                ICT
                                  Mobile and tablet shopping continues to grow
                                  A checklist for cloud readiness
                                  Stay abreast of emerging software development trends in SA - Mark Beets

                                  Logistics
                                    Investment in road infrastructure will unlock growth
                                    Vivotek camera monitors behaviour patterns of drivers
                                    Minibus taxi industry should be professionally managed

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Ovation Awards winners announced
                                      Local is lekker with Chef Hajierah - Angie White
                                      All about the dress, Q&A with KLûK CGDT - Jessica Taylor

                                      Automotive
                                        New Vehicle Pricing Index reveals unexpected decline in used car inflation
                                        Global recall does not affect South African Subaru owners
                                        Finalists of WOW Women's Car of the Year announced
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