Artifical intelligence: mining’s new frontier
Artificial intelligence’s (AI’s) role is not to usurp the traditional methods of mining, but rather to supplement and support the human factor. By delivering – for the first time –
Environmentalist groups reminds minister of nuclear procurement procedures
Minerals and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) recently indicated that it will immediately be commencing with the procurement process for a 2500MW new
Coffee anyone? The all new Suzuki S-Presso is here – stand tall, stand bold
I have to confess that when the invite for the launch of the Suzuki S-Presso came through (before the lockdown), I could not help but think of coffee. As a
Climate change, biodiversity loss and other global ills share root causes
The modern world seems to lurch from one crisis to another. What if that is because the crises have shared underlying causes, and therefore tackling them as if they were
Yara Animal Nutrition
Choose high-quality feed products that support the wellbeing, nutrition and growth of farm animals, as well as aquaculture and pet food. If you are raising animals, ensure they are getting
Improving jaw crusher safety
According to the Health and Safety Executive’s guidance for the safe operation and use of mobile jaw crushers, equipment operators may be subject to multiple risks including exposure to dust,
The need for a private sector coalition on agriculture
How can Africa drive greater investment in agriculture? Dr Ibrahim Mayaki, CEO of AUDA-NEPAD examines the challenges and announces an initiative whose agenda will be driven by private sector leaders…
Investment titans continue to get serious about ESG
The biggest challenge for multinational mining companies over the next decade will be responding to investors’ growing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Despite the short-to-mid term challenges
Mitigating Covid-19 risks in constructing wind farms
As South Africa enters Level 3 lockdown, sectors across the country, including wind power construction teams, are facing more stringent health and safety regulations than ever before, due to the
Agbiz, BFAP says SA’s agriculture sector is stabilising
Experts in the agricultural sector are confident that the introduction of level 3 lockdown restrictions will bring relief to the food supply chain, which has experienced significant disruptions over the