South African rand strengthens ahead of mining figures
The South African rand edged higher against the dollar early on Thursday ahead of monthly mining production figures. The rand traded at 18.7750 against the dollar at 0630 GMT, about
Mining, academia forge future digital path at Wits
A powerful combination of digital technology insights and thought leadership will underpin the upcoming Wits Mining Institute (WMI) seminar and exhibition on 28 and 29 September 2023 at Wits University
African Sustainable Mining Piques Interest of Global Players
Rapid advancements in technology have resulted in the development of sustainable innovations in mining practices, changing how the sector operates CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 2023/ — In the wake
Mali adopts new mining code to raise gold concessions ownership
Mali has passed a new mining code allowing the state to take up to 30 percent stakes in new mineral projects and collect more revenues from the vital industry. Junta
Gold mining, climate change, and Africa’s transition
Gold mining has, over the last decade or so, been a growth industry in many host countries across Africa. For example, in Ghana–now Africa’s largest gold producer– gold represents around
More resources, more problems: Understanding the African mining landscape
The African continent is richly endowed in natural resources, with platinum, silver, gold, copper and cobalt some of our best-known commodities Staff Writer, Africa Business The African continent is richly
A new mining cadastre is just the beginning of SA’s minerals prospecting overhaul
BETTER late than never” was the sentiment from mining executives when the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) finally committed to July to select a technology provider for the
Award winning mining dump trucks
Doosan/Develon’s new range of Tonly engineering transportation equipment – which has won many global awards for excellence – is being well received in Southern Africa, particularly in the mining and
Marula marks more progress at Blesberg
Marula Mining, an African-focused mining and development company, has revealed further developments at the Blesberg Lithium and Tantalum Mine in South Africa Marula Mining has appointed PDS Drilling to carry
Church Takes Mining Firms to Court
The Catholic Church says it is shepherding a class-action lawsuit through the courts against mining companies in South Africa on behalf of coal miners with lung disease. The Southern African