Why are all excavators yellow?
Imagine you have a pack of crayons, and someone asks you to draw an excavator. What colour would it be? Most likely, it would be yellow. Even as children, many…
Examining the evolution of ESG
The rise of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as a means of gauging investment value lies in a fundamental mind shift that has taken place in a society that…
Mining at Kansanshi using VEGA Instrumentation for unprecedented success
The mining and refining of precious and base metals involves many precisely co-ordinated processes in a harsh environment. Accurate measurement plays a critical role in these operations. It ensures precise…
Steenkampskraal sets out rare-earth production timelines
Speaking at the Critical Minerals Africa Conference in Cape Town, Graham Soden – a director, CEO and mine manager of Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine – outlined the mine’s planned development strategy…
DMT Kai Batla leads the way in sustainability and just transition
In an era where sustainability is not merely a buzzword but a critical necessity, DMT is committed to playing a pivotal role in facilitating a just transition for businesses and…
Training programme combines mining and media to drive excellence
The opportunity to observe activities around a new mine being developed by Canyon Coal in Mpumalanga proved to be an invaluable experience for Mining Journalism Training (MJT) attendees. This year,…
Micromine celebrates industry Rock Stars to announce latest updates
Micromine, the world leader in next-generation technology for mining, has announced that its annual event, Micromine Momentum, will stream live and exclusively on 26 October 2023. Now in its fourth…
A gateway to business insights in the knowledge economy
In the ever-evolving global landscape, businesses in Africa are navigating a profound transformation toward a knowledge-driven economy. A knowledge-based economy refers to an economic system in which knowledge and intellectual…
A valuable resource for businesses and researchers
African economies are set to outperform those elsewhere in the world over the next few years, according to the African Development Bank. This presents a significant opportunity for businesses and…
African Industry Reports – opening doors to expanded business insights and research
Sabinet, through its distribution partnership with Who Owns Whom (WOW), can now offer unparalleled insights into South African and African industries. Sabinet is proud to offer a new research service,…
Minerals Council SA welcomes launch of pilot hydrogen vehicle project
The development of a green hydrogen economy in South Africa took an important step forward with the collaboration between Anglo American Platinum, BMW Group South Africa and Sasol South Africa…
AOW 2023: What we will remember
The 2023 edition of Africa Oil Week: Investing in African Energy was marked by several key announcements, statements and deals that are set to shape projects and market trends over…
Grindrod touching the lives of communities in which it operates
As part of its corporate social responsibility, Grindrod donated 177 bicycles to schools in Namaacha and Boane in the province of Maputo. This project will directly impact 77 teachers, school…
Green Energy Africa Summit: Day 1 – in case you missed it!
Day 1 of the Green Energy Africa Summit at CTICC2, Cape Town, saw a range of high-powered speakers and delegates from across the energy sector sharing insights and ideas around…
AOW23 Day 2: Focus on Nigeria
Day 2 of Africa Oil Week: Investing in African Energy, currently taking place at the CTICC2, Cape Town, saw a range of high-powered speakers and delegates from across the African…
African gas a purer, lower-carbon energy solution
Gas reserves off the East Coast of Africa have a far lower carbon content than the global average, making them an attractive opportunity for global investors and international export markets…
‘Development is not a beauty contest’ – Africa must plan its own energy transition
Africa’s energy transition needs to be managed in partnership between Africa’s energy stakeholders in a way that benefits all of its people. This will require collaboration across the public and…
‘Africa must keep the lights on during the transition’ – Mashatile
Africa must set the terms and the timeframes of its own energy transition. This was the message of South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile as he delivered the keynote speech…
Transmission strategy can bring up to 4GW of renewables online – now!
Managing South Africa’s transmission network more strategically could unlock significant amounts of renewable energy capacity, to make more power available to the country, its people and its economy. This was…
Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African mining
Since its inception in 1994, Mining Indaba has grown from a small conference to one of the most highly anticipated events in the industry, welcoming mining professionals from all over…
South Africa’s Upstream Petroleum Bill could do better
The Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill is taking too long to develop and appears to ignore many of the lessons that should have been learnt from South Africa’s mining sector…
Planning and consultation are key to avoiding conflict over securing oil exploration permits
Companies wishing to explore for oil off South African shores have already encountered resistance. Planning ahead, engaging with local communities and delivering real benefits will pre-empt many of the obstacles…
Innomotics: The brand for the new leading supplier of motors and large drives
Innomotics launched in Germany as a separately managed legal entity as of 1 July 2023. Under a single roof, the supplier of motors and large drives brings together business activities…
Transforming Madagascar’s wilderness into a high-tech graphite hub
Madagascar ranks among the least developed countries in the world, yet boasts an abundance of valuable natural resources to help attract essential foreign investment and drive socio-economic development. One of…
WEC Projects to build water treatment plants for Côte D’Ivoire gold mine
WEC Projects – a South African engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor specialising in water and sewage treatment plants – has completed a contract for the design and engineering of…
