Commentary

South Africa’s mining industry is still worthy of additional investments, chairman of mining investment firm Menar Dr Mpumelelo Mkhabela has said. Speaking at The Joburg Indaba in Johannesburg on 5...

Mining relies on water. Even though mines consume between 2 and 5 percent of South Africa's available water, that's substantially less usage than agriculture (61%), domestic/municipal use (27%) and industry...

The mining sector is defined by its ability to adapt and evolve alongside changing global, economic and political conditions, and to refine its approaches based on trends, and customer and...

Surface mines should take the lead and help find solutions to the mounting waste crisis’ that threatens to engulf municipalities throughout the country. This is according to Anthony Bowen, a...

The culture of ‘zero harm’ is about so much more than preventing workplace accidents. Holistically speaking, it’s about nurturing a workforce that is adequately equipped and properly educated to know...

Many mining plant operators are unsure of how their plants should be classified in terms of the Ex classifications. “Pratley has developed extensive expertise in the demands placed on electrical...

There is an alternative future for the Gauteng mining belt that offers solutions beyond the current tensions between mine owners, local residents and zama-zamas. Instead, a revitalised region has the...

Understanding electrical power systems efficiency and potential points of failure is paramount. Unplanned outages have a direct impact on the bottom line and can cripple a business. Unfortunately, it is...

The global energy sector is experiencing a significant transition. Many energy and natural resource organisations are navigating a shift towards diverse renewable energy sources, setting out aggressive strategies for net...

The limited availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for women is a critical workplace health and safety issue. In addition to undermining efforts to protect worker health and safety, a...