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…futureproof its energy needs with natural gas By LINDIWE MEKWE* When it comes to reducing its environmental impact and futureproofing its energy needs, natural gas is the best answer for the mining industry. Transitioning to natural gas or renewable energy sources can improve energy efficiency significantly, thereby reducing emissions. Utilising …

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address at the prestigious Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town on Monday, February 3rd, 2025. This high-profile event, renowned globally as the premier gathering for mining industry leaders, will convene under the theme “Future-proofing African Mining, Today!” – a poignant reminder …

Three professional engineers and scientists have achieved the status of partner at SRK Consulting: principal environmental geologist Lindsay Shand and principal geotechnical engineers Malcolm Maber and Linda Spies. Shand has been in the environmental sciences since 2000 and has published several contributions on sustainability, climate change and water management. Based …

The Kenyan government has issued a stern warning to cement manufacturers, accusing them of fueling illegal mining activities by sourcing materials from unlicensed dealers. Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho delivered a scathing rebuke to industry players during a recent meeting with cement producers, the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, and the …

Barloworld Equipment, a leading provider of integrated equipment solutions, is set to make a significant presence at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025, taking place from 3-6 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. As one of the largest exhibitors at this prestigious industry event, Barloworld Equipment will …

Metso and Dynamox have renewed collaboration agreement, with updated terms and conditions, for another two years. The initial agreement on the usage of Dynamox’s condition monitoring solution with Metso’s minerals processing technologies was announced in June 2022. Metso is investing heavily in digitalization to offer new data-driven services and actionable …

In a recent webinar hosted by blasting experts BME, industry leaders highlighted the transformative potential of the company’s cutting-edge AXXIS™ initiation system. This advanced technology, designed to enhance safety and efficiency in mining operations, is poised to revolutionise the industry. “Mines can save costs while enhancing safety, by applying the …

Scientific oil analysis, transformer oil analysis, reliability services and water testing & analysis – these are some of the condition monitoring techniques on show at WearCheck’s stand at the 2025 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town’s ICC from 3 – 6 February this year. As a specialist condition …

Epiroc, a leading provider of productivity solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries, has launched the Terrah Series, a groundbreaking new family of utility vehicles designed to enhance safety, productivity, and versatility in underground operations. The Terrah Series, born from the successful acquisition of AARD Mining Equipment, leverages decades of …

Uganda stands at a precipice, grappling with a wave of gold scandals that threaten to derail its economic potential. While the country boasts significant mineral wealth, a murky underworld of illicit dealings and corruption has cast a long shadow over the sector. The proliferation of unlicensed dealers operating with impunity …