Dineo Phoshoko | May 12, 2021
Risk management specialist from Business Enhancement Partners, Jaco van Wyk says that what is treasure today may become worthless tomorrow in a rapidly changing technological society. Surface miners are being urged to adopt sound risk management...
Dineo Phoshoko | May 11, 2021
Gold Fields’ board of directors have given the green light for the construction of a 40MW solar plant at the South Deep mine in South Africa. This follows the granting of a licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa on 25 February...
Dineo Phoshoko | May 10, 2021
Investing in African Mining Indaba (Mining Indaba), recently announced the newly expanded Advisory Board for 2022. The strategic committee includes distinguished finance, technology, sustainability, mining operations, policy, and governance leaders...
Dineo Phoshoko | May 6, 2021
Compliance requirements for the mining industry are becoming more important as Covid-19 continues to shake up industry. By Janine Espin* Planning and preparation are essential in undertaking new or extending old mining projects, regardless of size....
Dineo Phoshoko | May 3, 2021
According to the World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends report, gold investment demand fell in Q1 due to being driven by hefty outflows in gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This was attributed to growing expectations of higher...
Dineo Phoshoko | Apr 29, 2021
The digital transformation of the mining industry promises a paradigm shift in performance, with South Africa no exception. By Peter Clearkin and Tycho Mőncks For South Africa, the successful modernisation of the mining industry might mean the...
Dineo Phoshoko | Apr 26, 2021
Ntsimbintle Holdings recently increased its stake in Jupiter Mines by acquiring a further 13.8% stake (270.5 million shares) – making it the Australian-listed miner’s largest shareholder with a total holding of 19.9%. Ntsimbintle Holdings has...
Dineo Phoshoko | Apr 23, 2021
Energy efficiency is an important factor to consider for the roll-out of South Africa’s vaccine programme, according to the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), Energy is crucial to operate cold chains that store vaccines....
Dineo Phoshoko | Apr 20, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a unique set of challenges within the mining industry and the rest of the world. By Dr Nombasa Tsengwa* Aspects of our daily lives, as well as the global economy, have all been forced to undergo significant...
