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Mine Closures in South Africa
The world is going through a relatively radical shift, which has put special emphasis on the concept of Sustainable Development across multiple industries.
The world is going through a relatively radical shift, which has put special emphasis on the concept of Sustainable Development across multiple industries. This has significantly
09 Dec 2019
Master of the trade
Leadership magazine speaks to Mzila Mthenjane, President of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM), about bringing the art of the possible into reality in the form of a mining operation
Prior to 1994, you were already working in the mining industry—could you talk to us about the transformation that has taken place since the end of apartheid within the
09 Dec 2019
Female Leaders
Denouncing the stereotype
These women were bold enough to strategically nurture their passion and use their skills to make their own imprint in the male dominated world of business. Fiercely relying on
08 Nov 2019
Moving with the times
Pilot Crushtec makes coal crushing simple and mobile
If the 21st century has taught us anything, it is that things are changing quicker than ever before. To succeed in the current business landscape, companies need to be agile
01 Nov 2019
Skills shortage at the coalface
The mining sector in South Africa faces a myriad of challenges–chief among them, the lack of an effective skills development programme
The mining sector in South Africa faces a myriad of challenges–chief among them, the lack of an effective skills development programme. The shortage of trained personnel in
08 Oct 2019
The dark side of mining rehabilitation
Activities through which minerals are extracted result in environmental degradation and pollution
While mining is one of the three top contributors to South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the activities through which minerals are extracted result in environmental
08 Oct 2019
Partnerships that are securing a leading performance in mining
When the Chinese Consortium acquired Palabora Copper (PC) in 2013, it was confronted with outcomes that could have led to the mine shutting down.
When the Chinese Consortium acquired Palabora Copper (PC) in 2013, it was confronted with outcomes that could have led to the mine shutting down. A transaction forming a
08 Oct 2019
Mechanical Vapor Recompression
TLT-Turbo Introduces the Next Generation of Mechanical Vapor Recompression
TLT-Turbo GmbH, a global ventilation fans and systems manufacturer, has launched a new range of mechanical vapor recompression fans, with ceramic hybrid bearings that provide an
07 Oct 2019
Mining Conference 2019
SAIMM YPC Entrepreneurship in Mining Conference 2019
Policy changes in South Africa presents a new dawn for SMMEs and entrepreneurs in the minerals sector. While businesses are changing their operating models to remain competitive,
19 Jun 2019
Getting transformation back on track
Transformation in South African mining continues to slowly move in the right direction
Transformation in South African mining continues to slowly move in the right direction with some high profile mergers between established companies and emerging black-owned firms
10 Apr 2019