In mining, the goals are clear: safety, productivity, profitability. Leadership spends countless hours developing strategies, aligning KPIs and ensuring plans are in place to keep the business moving forward. But on the ground, where boots hit rock, what’s planned often

South Africa’s mining sector stands at a critical, and frankly, perplexing juncture. While celebrating a record-low 42 fatalities in 2024, the stubborn persistence of over 1 841 occupational injuries – many of them repeat incidents – tells us that our

As the adoption of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery systems continue to rise in South Africa, so too does the risk of electrical fires. “Li-ion batteries pose unique fire risks due to their chemical composition and the environments in which they are

SKF, recognised globally as a market leader in sustainable rotating products and technologies, continues to shape the future of industrial performance, setting new benchmarks through innovative, eco-conscious approaches, with circularity woven into the core of its design, manufacturing and lifecycle

In 2026, Mining Indaba will once again place grassroots voices at the heart of Africa’s most influential mining event. Through its Mining Community Voices platform — delivered in partnership with The Impact Facility — Investing in African Mining Indaba (MI26)

Mining remains a cornerstone of economic output across many Sub-Saharan African nations, often contributing a substantial share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). As the global energy transition accelerates, the demand for critical minerals – such as cobalt, lithium and copper –

Extreme weather events are becoming more prominent, prompting mines to expand their insurance coverage and improve mitigation strategies such as dewatering. The debate around climate change has never been hotter, and the reality of changing weather patterns is evident through

The close correlation between fragmentation size and mining costs has often been overlooked by mines, said Derick Menezes, Regional Manager: Underground Operations at BME, in a recent webinar. “Both extra fine and excessive forced rock fragmentation increase total mining costs,”

Rosebank Mall has flipped the switch on what is believed to be South Africa’s largest commercial hybrid energy system. The mall is rewriting the rules of how businesses power retail. By transforming energy into a strategic asset, the mall is

To encourage the entry of more women into engineering and scientific professions, women in these positions can reach out and highlight their achievements, according to SRK Consulting (South Africa) senior engineering geologist Basetsana Mmileng. Working in SRK Consulting since completing