With a lofty goal of cutting its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, minerals and mining technology solutions provider Weir is well ahead of meeting this target since introducing the initiative in... 

Although environmental, social and governance- (ESG-) related standards initially emerged in the mining sector in response to external pressures, conformance with such metrics has also contributed... 

Amid several mining-related sustainability reporting frameworks, the South African mining industry has to navigate a balance between economic growth, environmental stewardship and social... 

Welcome to the newest addition of the OLI family of products – the mechanical exciter. The company’s MVM series of unidirectional mechanical oscillators has been designed for large-scale vibrating... 

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications in mining and mining-related industries. Sintech supplies... 

Although the slowing growth rate in the development of electric vehicles (EVs) in some major markets might negatively affect the demand for platinum-group metals (PGMs), it is important to consider... 

There has been a significant change in market dynamics this year, with a strong growth in demand for platinum investment products in China and platinum jewellery that is over and above expectations... 

A ventilation-on-demand (VoD) system was commissioned by South African technology integrator and mining services company Dwyka Mining Services for the Sandsloot Underground exploration decline... 

The official handover of a suite of transformative social and labour plan (SLP) projects in June, by Impala Rustenburg, the subsidiary of Impala Platinum Holdings (Implats), marks a significant... 

The chances of a tyre blowout occurring with underground mechanised equipment used in the mining of platinum group metals in Africa can be “100% mitigated” using global tyre filling solutions... 

Despite depressed platinum group metal (PGM) prices, there is “plenty of scope for optimism and opportunity” was the takeaway from the PGMs Industry Day held in April, in Johannesburg, reported... 

There is “strong potential” for an Australia–Zimbabwe mining synergy, especially when considering Zimbabwe’s vast reserves in lithium, gold, platinum-group metals (PGMs) and rare earth elements.... 

Although African mining has not always retained pre-eminence among Australian investors, the organisers of mining conference Africa Down Under (ADU) note that there is little doubt that Australian... 

With technology and innovation being at the “heart” of mining processes, bulk mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME Australia GM Michael Wiseman says it is an imperative in... 

The mining industry has long grappled with the challenge of efficient mass transfer within metallurgical plants – a crucial factor that directly impacts both reagent consumption and mineral... 

There remains a defiant expectation of sustained growth in manganese demand over the long term, driven by traditional steel markets and the emerging demand from electric vehicle (EV) batteries,... 

Africa is endowed with great mineral wealth, but not with the financial wealth required to develop mines to extract minerals – such as gold, diamonds, platinum-group metals, cobalt, manganese and... 

Marking its 21st anniversary, Murray & Roberts Cementation has rebranded as Cementation Africa - a bold step signalling a new era of independence and growth following its acquisition by a... 

With over 30 years of experience, South African-based Aqua Horizon Technologies (AHT) is a global leader in water and wastewater treatment. Their technologies support industry and government in... 

Smart wearable technologies and connected personal protective equipment (PPE) to improve safety, visibility and decision-making for mineworkers in high-risk environments are being developed by... 

The time to ensure no one is excluded from Africa’s mining technology revolution is now, reports mining conference and exhibition Investing in African Mining Indaba disruptive technologies... 

Industrial software company CrystalForge Technologies (CFT) is following an alternative approach that is strengthening, rather than replacing, human input to technology adoption in mining. It is... 

The mining sector is at a “critical turning point”, as rapid advances in digital and automation technologies, particularly AI, redefine how mines operate and compete, says mining equipment... 

To improve the safety and highly dynamic conditions associated with underground stoping activities, gold major Harmony Gold has implemented an innovative new lighting system in the working faces of... 

Enabled by radio frequency identification (RFID) devices and constantly evolving digital ore-tracking technology, South African-based mining tech company Simera Trace is helping mining operations... 

At South Deep mine, the flagship South African mine of gold mining company Gold Fields, women comprise 28% of the workforce – the highest percentage of female representation across all the miner’s... 

The Women in Mining (WiM) Strategy 2.0 – a renewed gender transformation plan – has been launched by mining industry employers’ association Minerals Council South Africa to promote the inclusion... 

Although women are slowly “breaking barriers” in the mining industry, more must be done to build safe, inclusive workplaces that support further career growth, says youth-focused advocacy group... 

In securing a supplier to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) specifically designed for women, coal mining company Kangra, which forms part of investment group Menar, is dedicated to... 

Thando Mdluli Position and Company Name:  Executive Assistant, The Particle Group Date and Place of Birth: 26 October 1984, in Soweto Education: Computer Systems  Personal best achievement:... 

Xolile Dikobe Position: Komatsu Mining Technologies senior procurement officer Main activity of company: Original-equipment manufacturer of underground mining equipment Date and place of birth:... 

“There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” – WEB Du Bois Women have long been part of the mining industry’s story—often hidden figures whose contributions were overlooked.... 

Main activity of company: To provide a safe, healthy environment that supports efficient production by ensuring resources are available and downtime is minimised for maximum profitability.  

Empowering women researchers through immersion, inspiration, and appreciation Michelle Pienaar  Advanced orebody knowledge programme manager