Under the hard hat is a human
Look under every hard hat in South Africa’s mines, and you will find a person. Someone with hopes, struggles and a family counting on them to come home safely each…
Insurance as a strategic lever for mining resilience in 2026 and beyond
South Africa’s mining sector is operating under sustained pressure as a result of the sector’s challenges including ageing assets, unreliable power supply, constrained logistics and regulatory uncertainty. What used to…
Bringing Aramine AutoNav Tele loader to life at the Reward Gold Mine
RCT – Powered by Epiroc’s AutoNav Tele is enhancing narrow vein mining at the Vertex-operated Reward Gold Mine site at Hill End. The state-of-the-art, agnostic automation technology has been installed…
Key leaders to drive skills and transformation at Mining Skills Lekgotla
As South Africa’s mining sector faces increased global competition, technological change and the demands of a just energy transition, senior leaders from government, policy and skills development institutions will convene…
A new operational control layer for inspections and field operations
Across mining, construction, energy, utilities, insurance and heavy industry, frontline teams face growing pressure to keep assets running safely while making faster decisions as margins continue to tighten. While most…
The Mining Qualifications Authority matters now more than ever
With the conclusion of the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, it became evident that the trajectory of the mining sector will be determined not only by…
Manganese Metal Company achieves stable power supply using ABB technology
ABB has deployed its high-performance controller technology for high-power rectifier applications to ensure stable power supplies at the Manganese Metal Company (MMC) refinery in Mbombela, South Africa. The plant in…
Release signs lease agreement for 21MW solar plant at copper mine in Botswana
Release has signed a seven-year leasing agreement with Tshukudu Metals Botswana (pictured), a 100% owned subsidiary of Sandfire Resources headquartered in Australia, for a 21MW solar power plant at the…
Anglo American and Kumba Iron Ore launch SME funding facility in partnership with UK government
Anglo American and Kumba Iron Ore have launched the Impact Finance Facility (IFF), a catalytic funding facility designed to unlock growth capital for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in underserved…
Council for Geoscience signs MoU with Gabon Ministry of Mines and Geological Resources
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) and the Ministry of Mines and Geological Resources of the Republic of Gabon have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that establishes a framework…
No Faith in False Solutions: SAFCEI brings faith-rooted alternatives to AMI 2026
The Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) – together with the Economic Justice Network, African Climate Alliance, Project 90 by 2030, Social Change Assistance Trust, The Green Connection and…
Vivo Energy and Engen celebrate another successful Mining Indaba
Vivo Energy, through its Engen business in South Africa, successfully showcased its mining solutions at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from 9 to 12 February in Cape…
TNO-GDN strengthens partnership with South Africa
TNO–Geological Survey of the Netherlands (TNO-GDN) and the South African Council for Geoscience (CGS) are strengthening their partnership in the fields of critical raw materials, geosciences and CO2 reduction. The…
Key insights from BDO’s Annual Mining Report 2026
The global mining industry stands at a critical turning point. BDO’s Annual Mining Report 2026 reveals how accelerating demand for critical minerals, mounting geopolitical tensions and rising sustainability expectations are…
Mini booster from AECI debuts at Mining Indaba 2026
AECI, a mining solutions partner focused on practical integration across explosives and electronic initiation, unveiled the Mini Booster – a compact booster designed to deliver reliable initiation in smalldiameter holes,…
African mining in 2026: Policy shifts and increasing investment
The African mining sector is facing increased regulatory reform and renewed investor interest due to global demand for the continent’s natural resources, particularly critical minerals. African governments are aligned regarding…
Mining Indaba 2026: AECI showcases shock-resistant IntelliShot X
AECI – a South African-rooted mining solutions partner integrating explosives and electronic initiation to help operations work safely and predictably – will be showcasing IntelliShot X, a shock-resistant electronic detonator…
Why partnerships are key to Africa’s mining future
As Mining Indaba 2026 convenes under the theme “Stronger together: Progress through partnerships” in Cape Town this week, the message couldn’t be more timely. Africa’s mining sector stands at a…
Engineered for uptime: How Jachris keeps Africa’s mining industries running
Jachris, an integrated on-site industrial solutions partner specialising in hose, fluid power and uptime-critical maintenance across African mining and heavy industry, announces a strengthened on-site industrial solutions model to reduce…
Mining Qualifications Authority Lekgotla: Celebrating 30 years of skills development excellence
The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) will host the 2025–2026 Mining Skills Lekgotla on 26 & 27 February 2026 in Johannesburg under the theme “30 Years of Skills Development Excellence –…
Mining Indaba 2026: Comment on Minister Mantashe’s opening address
Leaning on the theme of the Mining Indaba, “Stronger Together”, Minister of Mineral & Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe emphasised the need for not only governments to work together, but the…
Why isn’t offshore oil and gas South Africa’s next mining boom?
As Cape Town hosts the Mining Indaba this week, the scale of the gathering once again reminds us of mining’s enduring significance to South Africa. More than 10 000 delegates…
Why African miners must upgrade machinery now
The African mining equipment sector is entering a decisive phase. Growth across the continent is not simply expanding opportunity; it is fundamentally raising the performance, scale and efficiency standards required…
Mining companies are stepping in to protect Africa’s most precious resource
Africa’s most precious commodity is under severe strain. Water infrastructure is failing, and industrially polluted water is pouring into rivers and groundwater. Across the continent, governments and local communities are…
Council for Geoscience and BHP enter MoU to advance collaborative geoscientific research
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) and BHP have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that seeks to advance South Africa’s economic development through collaborative geoscientific research and exploration. The MoU…
Rosh Pinah Zinc commissions paste fill plant, advancing RP2.0 and unlocking growth potential
Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) and Appian Capital Advisory Limited (the investment adviser to long-term value-focused private capital funds) have announced the commissioning of the new paste fill plant – a…
Mining Indaba 2026: Jachris brings African-first industrial solutions strategy
Jachris, one of the continent’s leading integrated on-site industrial solutions providers, will use its presence at Mining Indaba 2026 to demonstrate how African-rooted operational capability has the power to reshape…
Zimbabwe School of Mines: Shaping the future of mining in the SADC region
Through the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Zimbabwe School of Mines (ZSM) is positioned as a strategic enabler for mining operations. With a heritage dating back to 1926, the…
Weathering the impact: Why climate change remains a major risk to African mining
Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it’s a present-day disruptor reshaping industries, economies and ecosystems. In Africa, few sectors are as exposed – or as vital – as…
Mining Indaba 2026: ABB to share technologies miners need for real progress
Global technology leader ABB announces its participation in the upcoming Mining Indaba 2026, taking place from 9–12 February 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). This year’s edition…
BHP backs the next wave of exploration and technology talent
BHP has selected 10 early-stage exploration and technology companies for the 2026 BHP Xplor programme, marking the largest cohort since the programme began, and its fourth year of operation. The…