When a trio of South African engineering pioneers started their own consultancy in Johannesburg in 1974, it was innovation that was their guide; half a century later, SRK Consulting is a 1700-strong global network of scientists and engineers that...
BHP has put South Africa and its mining sector on the spot. The $140 billion Australian group’s ambitious swoop on rival Anglo American would see one of the Rainbow Nation’s most familiar companies largely withdraw from the country more than a...
The global mining landscape finds itself at a crossroads, navigating a terrain marked by surging demand for resources amidst economic unpredictability and geopolitical tensions. This juxtaposition of challenges and opportunities has catalyzed a...
Mining is regulated by the Department of Mineral Resources in terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Act. However, DWS has a particular interest in mining’s negative impact on water as well as the vast quantities of water used in mining...
Mining operations are integral to various industries, providing essential resources for manufacturing and infrastructure development. However, the extraction of valuable metals from ore involves the extensive use of water, resulting in mining...
Micromine’s 2024 Release showcases AI and ESG innovations, reinforcing the company’s unwavering commitment to pioneering advancements in the mining sector. Dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology, Micromine introduces a host of...
The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) has expressed it sadness by the collapse of an embankment at the Jagersfontein mine’s Tailing Storage Facility (TSF), in the Free State earlier this month. SAICE also calls for all...
