Is this the solution for Africa’s impoverished artisanal small scale miners? by Newton Mthethwa October 20, 2016 0 Syanyonja Artisan Miners' Alliance (SAMA) has become the first artisanal small scale mining co-operative in Africa to become Fairtrade certified,... Read more
Kimberley Process Chair canvases support for anti-blood diamond campaign by Newton Mthethwa October 20, 2016 0 The Kimberley Process is aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the diamond trade and ensuring that its proceeds are not... Read more
Angola’s hydropower projects pose potential environmental risks by Newton Mthethwa October 19, 2016 0 The Kwanza River Hydropower project potential economic benefits, but there environmental risks it poses can't just be downplayed If not... Read more
Brics investors eye first joint mining project by Newton Mthethwa October 19, 2016 0 In a landmark development, Brics countries have come together to invest in a gold mining project in Siberia. The representatives... Read more
AECOM appoints an Environment & Ground Engineering Lead for Africa by Newton Mthethwa October 19, 2016 0 AECOM has appointed Dr Kim le Roux as its Environment and Ground Engineering Lead for Africa. Le Roux has worked... Read more
South Africa’s Independent power producers take on Eskom by Newton Mthethwa October 17, 2016 0 Johan van den Berg, CEO of the South African Wind Energy Association In a press statement mailed to African Mining... Read more
With CDE South Africa, industry increases efficiency with minimal carbon footprint by Newton Mthethwa October 14, 2016 0 With 22 years of extensive experience in the business, CDE is adequately resourced to serve the requirements of clients in the mining and construction... Read more
The world resists the temptation of low energy prices by Newton Mthethwa October 14, 2016 0 The world is still committed to investing in green technologies, despite low energy prices, a report published by the International... Read more
The World Bank declares war on TB in mining communities by Newton Mthethwa October 14, 2016 0 Mineworkers in South Africa prepare for their shift (Pic: World Bank) An initiative to heighten access to TB-related services and... Read more
Richards Bay LNG plant to add 2,000MW to South Africa’s grid by Newton Mthethwa October 13, 2016 0 The site of the IDZ's Richards Bay Gas to Power (G2P) (image credits: Richards Bay IDZ) The choice of Richards... Read more