After five consecutive months of year-on-year growth, South African mining production contracted in May 2026 and declined again in June. The latest data from Statistics South Africa shows that output…
Mine closure has changed considerably over the past few decades. Environmental obligations have strengthened, financial provision has become more formalised, and the social consequences of a mine closing receive far…
Learning from South African mining’s past consequences, and progressing toward a more sustainable and inclusive industry, will be the focus of the Wits Mining Institute (WMI) 2026 seminar. With the…
With fierce competition globally for investment capital, independent due diligence is essential for the credible and accurate valuation of mineral assets – even when not formally required by stock exchanges…
A panicked WhatsApp voice note can cross a mining town before anyone at the actual mine’s head office has confirmed whether it’s true. By the time a mine issues an…
The mining sector’s gradual shift from non-electric to electronic initiation systems in blasting has received a welcome boost as BME releases its new VIPERTRON® Electronic Initiation System. Ralf Hennecke, managing…
A fire deep underground burned for days. Mechanical methods were used to deprive the fire of oxygen, but extinguishing it was only the beginning of the recovery. Production was disrupted…
