The COVID-19 pandemic can be a unique catalyst for the mining...
I have been reading a lot of late on how the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic will fundamentally change the world of business. If...
Mining Charter needs realistic targets and timelines: Chabana
LAST weekend’s talks on the Mining Charter, initiated by Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe, were quite robust.
That should be no surprise to anyone.
Our industry...
Pressures of history, race and radical thought were balanced in Mining...
DESPITE the diverse opinions, the Mining Charter 3 reflects a picture that goes beyond its contents. Five elements highlight its background, complexity and value,...
SA gold mining firms applying for tax relief during lockdown likely...
DURING the 21-day lockdown period, mining operations in South Africa will scale down significantly. The effect on deep-level mines will probably be most significant...
Adoption of new, green technologies are the key to solving metals...
THE global trajectory towards a low-carbon future has raised opportunities for the mining sector, but the commodity pipeline – especially for battery minerals –...
SA mining’s talks with Transnet yet to yield results as export...
JUST who does the Minerals Council and some of its members think they are fooling with comments like "constructive engagement" with Transnet and "willing...
National alignment crucial to mining project success
AMONG the bland assertions often made about what is needed to achieve success in the mining industry are that much depends on corporate size,...
Relying on High Court’s empowerment guidance may be folly
WHEN the Mineral and Petroleum Resource Deveopment Act (MPRDA) came into force in 2002, existing mining companies were compelled to sell 26% equity to...
Project disasters and how to avoid them
All too often mining and construction companies make assumptions about their projects that lead them down the road to disaster.
Getting mines back is proving a bumpy ride, but it’s crucial...
THE mining sector is unique because of the existence of a tripartite structure where the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), the Minerals...