Why the factory isn’t where South Africa wins in the mining tyre value chain
Giant mining tyres are made in a handful of plants worldwide. That is not a South African failure – and it points to where a mining economy should actually be…
The cost of optimising in silos: Why mining needs a whole-of-value-chain perspective
Mining has become exceptionally effective at driving efficiencies within individual functions. Procurement teams negotiate harder. Operations pursue productivity improvements. Processing plants optimise recoveries. Smelters focus on throughput and stability. The…
Strengthening mining value chains to maximise Africa’s mineral resources
With global investment in Africa’s mining sector having dipped in recent years, industry players, governments and communities must work together to restore investor confidence in a region with massive mineral…
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…