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 

Mohini Jingoo  Mohini is a capital sales manager at Multotec, specialising in capital equipment sales for the mineral processing industry. With a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering, she... 

Manare Mokoatlo Position: Territory Manager, Orica South Africa   Main activity of company: Explosives supply and blasting services Date and place of birth: 5 November 1987, in Ga Mashashane... 

Our people and cutting-edge technology set us apart.  The cornerstone of Seriti Green’s success lies in our combination of expert personnel and advanced technology. Our unique wind mapping... 

In the wake of the 2020 pandemic, a group of women from the Weir sales team in Africa came together to create something powerful – a safe and supportive space to uplift, connect and empower one... 

A mechatronics engineer at TLT-Turbo Africa, Natascha Minges Freitas is a shining example of how technical expertise, curiosity and human-centred thinking can combine to create meaningful impact in... 

Mogaleadi Seabela  Position and company name: Deputy chairperson of Women in Mining South Africa and contractor performance management application manager at Anglo American Main activity of... 

Power progress, the Minerals Council South Africa’s bold strategy to champion women in mining The mining industry is evolving, and so is the diversity and inclusion in its workforce. The Minerals... 

Despite the number of women being employed in South Africa’s mining industry, which has increased from 11 000 in 2022 to over 70 000 in 2025, they comprise only about one of every six mining... 

Originally trained in financial accounting and IT systems, Invincible Valves MD and CEO Pam du Plessis’s career path seemed unlikely to land her in heavy industry. She began as a contractor... 

As mining operations extend into harsher and more remote environments in their search for new mineral discoveries, the role of high-performance, durable and locally made valves is becoming more... 

The reliability provided by control valves plays a critical role in water treatment processes across the mining sector, where durability and efficiency can directly impact on plant performance and... 

A set of hydraulically operated Corflex pinch valves, installed in 2018 at a major North African gold mine, has delivered seven years of uninterrupted service in one of the continent’s most... 

Smarter design and better materials used to manufacture valves used in mining applications can make a significant difference in not only plant performance but also in overall mine operating costs... 

At ENERGYValves, we are guided by a clear vision: to be the leading provider of a broad range of industrial valves, actuators and accessories. This vision drives us to constantly innovate, ensuring... 

Managing water treatment and wastewater responsibly requires targeted investment in smarter, more efficient treatment technologies, reports pumps manufacturer Verder Pumps. In the mining sector,... 

Climate change-related impacts on water resources require strengthened water conservation efforts and long-term planning, says water sector association Water Institute of Southern Africa mine water... 

Ecologically engineered wetlands and algae-based systems can play a significant role in managing acid mine drainage and sulphate-rich waters at active and legacy mining sites, while enabling... 

Employing a filter press at coal explorer and miner Canyon Coal’s Gugulethu Colliery, in Mpumalanga, has “proven to be one of the best ways to process slurry efficiently and conserve water”, says... 

Coal miner Thungela Resources is progressing its extensive R380-million Kromdraai Water Management Project – an environmental response initiative to restore natural water systems and improve water... 

In an initiative that seeks to support vulnerable learners across South Africa by providing them with new pairs of school shoes, iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore partnered with State-owned logistics... 

Subject to the closing of a second tranche fundraise which was expected in March this year, Republic of Congo-based iron-ore developer Zanaga Iron Ore Company (ZIOC) is prioritising several...