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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

Last month, municipal electricity customers across South Africa were hit with an 11.32% tariff hike – just months after Eskom-direct clients faced a 12.74% increase. The hikes triggered public uproar, sparking protests and prompting Minister of Electricity Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

BMG has been appointed by SKF Automotive as a distribution partner of the complete SKF Vehicle Aftermarket range. SKF Vehicle Aftermarket automotive bearing and components – known for precision engineering, innovation and reliability – are now available through BMG’s extensive

Lyra Energy Trading has been awarded its electricity trading licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA).  Lyra Energy Trading is the trading division of Lyra Energy, a South African integrated electricity aggregator, enabling access to utility-scale renewable

South Africa’s leading black-owned and managed industrial equipment supplier, Shumani Industrial Equipment, has announced the launch of the Bheka rough terrain forklift. This strategic addition makes Shumani only the second company in the country to offer this specialised equipment, further