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Gold growth back on track following pandemic disruptions

The latest Global Mining Outlook was released by Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research earlier this year, and offers a glance at how the gold mining industry is bouncing back from the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic brought ...

Nickel mine production to increase as global EV market grows

The green transition necessitates an increase in mining nickel — one of the most important materials used in the production of batteries for the electric vehicles (EV) industry. For this reason, global nickel mine production is expected to see growth in the long term ...

Steady does it, as copper remains in demand

The latest Copper Quarterly Report was released by Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research earlier this year, takes a look at what the outlook is for this precious metal, both for the foreseeable future and for the longer term, up to 2031 ...

National Day of Health and Safety in Mining recognises improvements, notes challenges that remain

The National Day of Health and Safety in Mining was recently celebrated, and the occasion was marked with an event presented by the South African Minerals Council on Wednesday, 3 August ...

The Minerals Council South Africa Intervenes As The Mining Industry’s Safety Performance Regresses After Encouraging First Seven Months Of 2022

The Minerals Council South Africa convened a special Board meeting to urgently address a  regression in the mining industry’s safety performance in August and to implement ...

Technology and 4IR in the Mining Industry

We are now fully entrenched in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), which means that technology is taking the centre stage in a number of industries. This includes the mining sector. South Africa’s economy relies heavily on its mining industry. With the innovations emerging out of 4IR, mining efficiently and more safely is of paramount importance ...

Gold Fields South Deep Gold Mine showcases transformation towards a world-class bulk mechanised mine

On the back of material improvement in production and profitability over the past few years, Gold Fields’ South Deep Gold Mine today showcased some of the key projects that will further improve the sustainability of the mine ...

Minerals Council South Africa applauds continued fiscal consolidation and conditional financial support of key state-owned entities

The Minerals Council South Africa has welcomed the Government’s continued resolve for fiscal consolidation enabled by budget overruns, its doubling of capital expenditure, and. ...

Renewable Energy for the mining sector – is this the future?

The mining sector is challenged once again by ongoing loadshedding in South Africa. The cost on the economy goes without saying. While many businesses wait for alternative energy sources to join the grid, what solutions are there for the sector?

Africa: a global source of minerals

There is no question about it. Africa one of the regions on the globe that has an abundance of minerals, and is a powerful player within the mining industry because of the diverse materials held in its soil. It is also a continent the uses a number of renewable energy sources including solar, wind, geothermal and ...

Fuel Prices and Mining

Fuel prices increased once again on 2 November 2022. We have seen a large number of fuel price hikes during this year all of which have had an impact on driving up costs for homes and businesses. The mining industry is not excluded...

Women in Mining, South Africa

Women in Mining UK (WIM, UK) has published it’s 2022 edition of 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining. The publication celebrates women’s achievements in the mining industry throughout the world. How does South Africa fare when it comes to women in the industry?

Electricity Hikes Affect Mining

There is no question about it. Africa one of the regions on the globe that has an abundance of minerals, and is a powerful player within the mining industry because of the diverse materials held in its soil. It is also a continent the uses a number of renewable energy sources including solar, wind, geothermal and ...

Rerecord low in mining fatalities

Fuel prices increased once again on 2 November 2022. We have seen a large number of fuel price hikes during this year all of which have had an impact on driving up costs for homes and businesses. The mining industry is not excluded...

SAs first 5G coal mine

Women in Mining UK (WIM, UK) has published it’s 2022 edition of 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining. The publication celebrates women’s achievements in the mining industry throughout the world. How does South Africa fare when it comes to women in the industry?