Why neurodiversity and social capital is mining’s biggest find
Just before first blast, a maintenance fitter stops. The new haul truck “sounds fine”, but the vibration in the cab feels wrong, maybe half a beat off the usual pattern.…
SAIEE – dedicated to electrical engineering since 1909
The South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) has been a cornerstone of excellence in the engineering industry for over a century. Established in 1909, SAIEE has continuously worked to…
Epiroc South Africa and the University of Pretoria sign strategic MoU to establish an Epiroc Academic and Research Forum
On 17 March 2025 Epiroc South Africa (Pty) Ltd. and the University of Pretoria formalized their commitment to fostering collaborative initiatives with the signing of a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding…
Lamatsamo Holdings advances CEBT’s educational mission
Carolina Employment, Business and Training Centre (CEBT) marks another milestone in its community development journey with the unveiling of its new logo, reflecting the organization’s growth and commitment to excellence.…
Learnership empowers 101 youth from mining communities with ICT skills
More than a hundred young people from Limpopo, North West and the Northern Cape have successfully completed an ICT (information & communication technology) learnership programme that will empower them with…
Copper 360 School of Mining reaches milestones
Copper 360’s School of Mining, launched last year September, has set its sights on developing a broad-based mining skills pipeline while simultaneously developing and growing its offering to existing employees,…
ExxonMobil’s project portfolio and commitment to STEM education to bolster growth in Angola
ExxonMobil could inject as much as $15 billion into the development of Angola’s hydrocarbon reserves by 2030, following the success of commercial oil discoveries in the southern African country. The…
Fostering strategic partnerships to empower student success
Collaboration often proves to be the key to innovation and growth in higher education. At Cornerstone Institute, a not-for-profit private higher education institution dedicated to holistic student development, strategic partnerships…
Scholarship programme for Angolan mining students at German university
With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in October 2022 between Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas of the Republic of Angola (MIREMPET), and Professor…
Geological firm digs deep to uplift Karoo youth
Spanning four provinces, there are more than one hundred small towns, villages and settlements in the Karoo – a unique landscape that covers almost 40% of South Africa’s land surface.…
South32 and Feenix invest in tomorrow’s leaders
With as many as one in every three individuals of working age jobless, unemployment remains a major crisis facing our nation – especially for the youth who are disproportionately affected.…
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,…