Mining operations are constantly challenged to maximise the efficiency of the equipment they operate – including the tires that ultimately carry the load. Kal Tire South Africa has an enviable reputation as leading earthmover tyre service...
Mining operations are constantly challenged to maximise the efficiency of the equipment they operate – including the tyres that ultimately carry the load. Kal Tire South Africa has an enviable reputation as a leading service provider to the...
Firestone Diamonds, a new diamond producer with operations focused in Lesotho, has announced Paul Bosma’s appointment as the new CEO with effect from 1 July 2018. Bosma is excited to take the helm and shares his outlook and plans for the future...
In 2016, Cummins Southern Africa appointed Thierry Pimi as MD, responsible for the leadership, operations and strategic direction for Cummins’ distribution business in South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana,...
The mining industry’s unique ability to function as a primary driver of economic growth in Africa will be impaired or even destroyed unless mining companies and their host countries work together to address the existential challenges it faces, says...
In July 2013, while the platinum industry was still reeling from the August 2012 events at Marikana, Ben Magara joined troubled miner Lonmin as its CEO – a bold move when market sentiments were at an all-time low. Under Magara’s leadership,...
Illegal mining has been in the news lately and this has raised serious questions in the industry. Peter Steenkamp, CEO of Harmony discusses how to deal with this and other challenges in the mining industry.
As the world grapples with the fourth industrial revolution, so the South African mining industry is grappling with its own revolution – quietly, inexorably, and more swiftly than one might think. The South African mining industry is one of great...
Women often bring a fresh perspective to the table in traditionally male dominated industries, and mining is no different. More and more women are taking leading roles to the benefit of companies.
