Research critical to addressing Covid-19

Having recognised that fundamental research is critical to supporting the mining industry and others in dealing with the impact of Covid-19, the Minerals Council South Africa’s CEO Zero Harm Forum... 

Oxygen initiative assists in fight against Covid-19

Minerals Council South Africa  health head Dr Thuthula Balfour explains that the Minerals Council and its members recognised early on that the Eastern Cape would need assistance in addressing... 

Experience from other health crises shaped mining industry’s rapid pandemic response

While virologists and risk analysts have been theorising about the effects of a global pandemic for years, few could have imagined the Covid-19 pandemic’s transformative impact on society. Even... 

Council continues to advance women’s agenda

Minerals Council South Africa health head Dr Thuthula Balfour believes that Covid-19 has provided a springboard to drive change within companies –  which have had to adapt to a ‘new normal’ by... 

Experience from other health crises shaped mining industry’s rapid pandemic response

While virologists and risk analysts have been theorising about the effects of a global pandemic for years, few could have imagined the Covid-19 pandemic’s transformative impact on society. Even... 

Bullish sentiment about PGMs sector’s immediate outlook, long-term potential

Speakers at the September 9 virtual 2020 PGMs Industry Day, hosted against the backdrop of historically high prices for certain platinum-group metals (PGMs), seemed cautiously optimistic about the... 

Bullish sentiment about PGMs sector’s immediate outlook, long-term potential

Speakers at the September 9 virtual 2020 PGMs Industry Day, hosted against the backdrop of historically high prices for certain platinum-group metals (PGMs), seemed cautiously optimistic about the... 

Sibanye-Stillwater eyes battery metals

Having started its diversification strategy by venturing into platinum-group metals (PGMs) in 2016, Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman says the company is now considering diversifying into... 

Mechanisation key to long-term industry sustainability

Conventional platinum group metals (PGMs) producers are likely to struggle into 2037, as their exposure to increasing labour costs and low production rates tighten margins, Platinum Group Metals... 

SA’s ferrochrome retreat points to steady erosion of competitiveness

The local chromium industry is ostensibly being cut out of global ferrochrome production, owing to its eroding competitiveness and the comparatively ‘low-hanging fruit’ of supplying chromite. While... 

SA’s ferrochrome retreat points to steady erosion of competitiveness

The local chromium industry is ostensibly being cut out of global ferrochrome production, owing to its eroding competitiveness and the comparatively ‘low-hanging fruit’ of supplying chromite. While... 

Covid-19 response built on successful holistic approach

The De Beers Group’s ‘Put Safety First as our Number One Value’ way of work – driven by management and mainstreamed into the operations – has led to numerous successes in terms of the holistic... 

PDS provider ready to implement Level 9 systems

South African-based equipment supplier Booyco Electronics is well advanced in testing its proximity detection systems (PDS) to comply with Level 9 safety standards – despite the fact that, while... 

Covid-19 to result in contraction, increased instability and regionalism

The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to result in increased geopolitical instability, recessions and a shift away from globalisation, speakers said during a May 14 webinar, titled 'Covid-19: Political... 

As firms reopen and pandemic lingers, health and safety obligations rise

By now, most people are aware of measures prescribed by the World Health Organisation to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. However, given the phased reopening of the South African economy, it is... 

As firms reopen and pandemic lingers, health and safety obligations rise

By now, most people are aware of measures prescribed by the World Health Organisation to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. However, given the phased reopening of the South African economy, it is... 

Mandela Mining Precinct can play key role in navigating industry through Covid-19 crisis

Times of crisis and chaos necessitate introspection, creativity and adaptation, and while the Covid-19 pandemic is a challenge that is unprecedented in recent human memory, it highlights how... 

Mandela Mining Precinct can play key role in navigating industry through Covid-19 crisis

Times of crisis and chaos necessitate introspection, creativity and adaptation, and while the Covid-19 pandemic is a challenge that is unprecedented in recent human memory, it highlights how... 

Boipelo uses experience to court juniors

Coal-focused Boipelo Mining Contractors – a Level 2 broad-based black economic empowerment joint venture formed by Murray & Roberts Cementation (MRC) and the Amandla TM Group – having recognised... 

Flexibility, knowledge assist in cost reduction

The coal sector faces immense cost pressures, which are influenced and  exacerbated by uncontrollable macroeconomic factors, notes vibrating equipment solutions provider Kwatani CEO Kim Schoepflin.... 

De Beers’ rough diamonds sales fall to $355m

Diamond miner De Beers earned $355-million from the sale of rough diamonds in its second sales cycle of this year. CEO Bruce Cleaver on Wednesday noted that, in response to improved demand for... 

Sibanye settles Marikana streaming deal

Dual-listed Sibanye-Stillwater’s subsidiaries, Western Platinum, Eastern Platinum and Lonmin – collectively known as the Marikana operations – have entered into a release and cancellation agreement... 

SA mining showing ‘steady improvement’, but concerns linger

It was a mixed bag for the South African mining sector in the South African mining sector, with announcements of renewed investment and newly commissioned operations interspersed with announcements... 

SA mining showing ‘steady improvement’, but concerns linger

It was a mixed bag for the South African mining sector in the South African mining sector, with announcements of renewed investment and newly commissioned operations interspersed with announcements... 

Venetia Underground on track to start production in 2021

The $2-billion Venetia Diamond Mine Underground project remains on track and within budget to achieve first production in 2021. At steady-state production, 5.9-million tonnes of ore will be treated... 

11kV VSD adds significant flexibility and versatility to product offering

e newly developed WEG 11 kV variable-speed drive (VSD) – which forms part of WEG Automation Africa’s new MVW3000 product line – is particularly suited to retrofit applications, notes WEG Automation... 

Venetia Underground on track to start production in 2021

The $2-billion Venetia Diamond Mine Underground project remains on track and within budget to achieve first production in 2021. At steady-state production, 5.9-million tonnes of ore will be treated... 

Emerging entrepreneurs finding it difficult to break into mining sector

Given the sheer number of supplier and enterprise development programmes implemented by mining houses, aided by the Mining Charter III allowing companies to offset up to 30% of their procurement... 

Emerging entrepreneurs finding it difficult to break into mining sector

Given the sheer number of supplier and enterprise development programmes implemented by mining houses, aided by the Mining Charter III allowing companies to offset up to 30% of their procurement... 

South Africa’s e-visa system on track for launch by year-end

Initial reporting around South Africa’s electronic visa (e-visa) programme indicated that a pilot for New Zealand travellers would be launched in April this year. However, a pilot has yet to be... 

South Africa’s e-visa system on track for launch by year-end

Initial reporting around South Africa’s electronic visa (e-visa) programme indicated that a pilot for New Zealand travellers would be launched in April this year. However, a pilot has yet to be... 

Anti-TB, -HIV programme bearing fruit

In January 2016, the Minerals Council South Africa launched the Masoyise iTB project as a three-year, multi-stakeholder mining industry project to tackle HIV/Aids and tuberculosis (TB).... 

Despite assertions coal mining is on the brink, some argue it will be a key sector for SA for decades

The global coal sector can be likened to Austrian physicist Edwin Schrödinger’s cat, or rather, his famous experiment pertaining to quantum superposition. The scenario imagines a situation where a... 

Despite assertions coal mining is on the brink, some argue it will be a key sector for SA for decades

The global coal sector can be likened to Austrian physicist Edwin Schrödinger’s cat, or rather, his famous experiment pertaining to quantum superposition. The scenario imagines a situation where a... 

Minerals Council developing exploration strategy

The Minerals Council South Africa is in the process of developing a draft exploration strategy to present to the Council for Geosciences (CGS) and the Department of Minerals Resources and Energy... 

German investment banking boutique enters African market

Investment banking boutique DGWA - the German Institute for Asset and Equity Allocation and Valuation or “Deutsche Gesellschaft für Wertpapieranalyse GmbH” - has decided to expand its activities in... 

Harmony engaging PNG govt on Wafi-Golpu, evaluating organic prospects

Engagement by the Wafi-Golpu joint venture (JV) with the Papua New Guinea government on the application for a special mining lease for the Wafi-Golpu project was ongoing, Harmony Gold CEO Peter... 

Moab Khotsong, Hidden Valley boost Harmony’s production, cash flows

Harmony Gold on Tuesday reported favourable financial and operating results for the financial year ended June 30, with both output and cash flows having benefited from the inclusion of a full... 

Prieska project epitomises South Africa’s base metals potential – Smart

There is a “fantastic opportunity” for the South African base metals sector, given the Northern Cape’s mineralisation, the impending global copper supply deficit, the battery technology trends in... 

Specialist moves to diversify into agriculture, food & bev

Gauteng-based material transfer specialist Weba Chute Systems is diversifying its client base, officially venturing into the agricultural, food and beverage and paper and pulp industries, says Weba...