Bosch Off-Highway: Keeping the big wheels turning
As a leading supplier of quality diesel parts to the mining industry, Bosch Off-Highway has a deep understanding of mining’s unique demands on heavy equipment. Mining’s specific conditions means quality…
Empowering miners to take charge of their health and safety
Africa’s diversity and rich cultural heritage is reflected in its mining industry, resulting in a unique operational environment that many internationally based companies often find difficult to understand and operate…
Hargreaves establishes a solid steel services business in South Africa
Having operated at all the major United Kingdom steelworks, Hargreaves PLC now has an established steel services business in South Africa. Hargreaves SA can offer a range of services in…
Mining Indaba 2024 aims to be the largest ever edition of this prestigious conference
Eve Harper, global natural resources portfolio director at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, shares insights into the success of the 2023 event, and what is being planned for next…
Media Statement
Johannesburg, 1 November 2023. The Medium-Term Budget Statement (MTBS) laid bare the consequences of the failures of state-owned entities like Transnet and Eskom, which is negatively affecting the mining sector’s…
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…