The water plan is right – it’s missing a preventative layer
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s National Water Action Plan (NWAP) is a serious attempt at a problem that has been getting worse for a decade. I don’t write that to score a…
Glencore Coal hands over new fire station to strengthen emergency response in Kwa-Guqa
Glencore Coal, in partnership with the eMalahleni Local Municipality, has officially handed over a new, fully equipped fire station in Ferrobank, Kwa-Guqa – marking an important milestone in strengthening emergency…
Avoiding critical infrastructure delays: Solutions for mining camp readiness and productivity
In the high-stakes arena of African mining, infrastructure bottlenecks – particularly delays in workforce accommodation, sanitation, water or power systems – frequently trigger substantial hidden costs. These include lost production…
Uganda’s first refinery has the potential to build a lasting energy ecosystem
With Uganda announcing that its estimate of recoverable oil and gas resources has increased to 1.65 billion barrels, the country is one step closer commencing commercial production. It is an…
Tharisa Minerals drives connected mining in an African first, with adaptive wireless solution from Datacentrix
Tharisa Minerals, an integrated resource group critical to the energy transition and decarbonisation of economies, has successfully transformed its South African open-pit mining operation into a highly connected, data-driven environment.…
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…
Municipal water partnerships deliver results in South Africa’s mining regions
Aligned to the Cape Town Declaration signed at the Africa Water Investment Summit in August 2025, an innovative municipal capability programme has been showing how collaborative water investments can deliver…
Harnessing the potential of critical minerals in southern Africa
Southern Africa is poised at a unique crossroads: a moment of unparalleled opportunity to leverage its vast reserves of critical minerals to drive not only economic transformation but also a…
Regional processing could help South Africa save mining jobs
The projected shortage of critical minerals over the next decade creates an opportunity for large and small mining companies, governments and offtakers to form regional mineral processing hubs. With the…
The strategic role of logistics in supporting large-scale mining projects in Guinea
The Republic of Guinea is rapidly becoming a central player in the global mining sector, thanks to its rich deposits of mineral wealth. Among these resources, the Simandou mountain range…
Improving mining infrastructure for economic growth
Infrastructure is a bellwether of a country’s potential for economic growth. Governments that spend on infrastructure give themselves the best chance to succeed, while underinvestment restrains inclusive economic prosperity. Mining…
Medium-Term Budget boosts infrastructure spend outlook, with mining set to benefit
The Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA) notes the tabling of the first fiscal policy statement since the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in June 2024. Compared to…
Ovum Corporation: Shaping a better tomorrow through responsible engineering today
At Ovum Corporation, we are driven by a commitment to sustainable engineering and visionary solutions. As a forward-thinking civil engineering consultancy based in South Africa, we specialise in both civil…
Grindrod’s relentless focus on cost-effective logistics solutions gains momentum through its rail strategy
Grindrod Limited, a JSE-listed freight logistics company and one of South Africa’s privately owned heavy-haul rail operators, is making progress in its commitment to deliver a sustainable rail offering through…
Policy reform and revitalisation – the key to expanding South Africa’s natural gas infrastructure
South Africa is, in many ways, one of the most modern countries in Africa, particularly with respect to electricity access. Yet, while its numbers compare favourably with most other African…
Impala Rustenburg delivers four SLP projects to local mine communities
Impala Rustenburg has successfully completed and handed over four third-generation social & labour plan projects, further solidifying the company’s commitment to community development and upliftment within Rustenburg’s mine communities. The…
Energy-to-transport disparity heralds unprecedented chance to unlock growth
Africa has an unprecedented opportunity to accelerate development by aligning its abundant renewable energy resources with solutions for its infrastructure deficiencies. This is a key conclusion from a new annual…
Angola’s infrastructure supports new concessions
As part of the country’s six-year licensing round launched in 2019, Angola will open its next international tender in 2025. Currently, the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) –…
Africa’s energy frontiers draw Chinese investors
As the continent’s largest trading partner, China has played an active role in harnessing Africa’s energy resources and developing critical infrastructure to date. As the country seeks to secure future…
Who should be responsible for addressing Africa’s logistical infrastructure challenges?
For decades, one of the greatest challenges to the development of Africa’s mining industry can largely be attributed to limited infrastructure including power, water supply and, importantly, roads and rail.…
Giving life to new ideas for projects that uplift humankind
Ovum Corporation, a leading civil engineering consultancy based in South Africa, is making waves in the industry with its exceptional expertise and commitment to sustainable infrastructure solutions. Established in June…