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Mantashe highlights exploration efforts
30th March 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is engaged in an intensive programme of mineral exploration, particularly in the North West, Limpopo and the Northern Cape provinces, Mineral... 


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South Africa will overcome its rail and electricity problems, Menar MD predicts
27th March 2023 By: Martin Creamer

At the end of the day, South Africa will overcome its rail transport and electricity availability issues, and confidence in both Transnet and Eskom will be fully restored, Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu... 


The things you need to know about Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Risks in the Mining Sector
24th March 2023

The Mining Indaba 2023 which took place last month in Cape Town, from February 6 to 9, highlighted efforts of all sectors to reduce or eliminate activities that have a negative impact on the planet... 


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Firm discusses tech advancements
24th March 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Exhibiting as an associate sponsor at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre last month – minerals mining company Exxaro participated... 


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Sponsor discusses hydrogen, wastewater
24th March 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Advisory firm KPMG was a sponsor at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre last month – where its energy and natural resources team... 


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Rawbank presents financing solutions at Indaba
24th March 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Democratic Republic of Congo- (DRC-) based financial institution Rawbank liaised with authorities from the DRC while presenting its financing solutions for mining companies in the country’s value... 


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Firm discusses sustainability, safety at Indaba
24th March 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Representatives from operations management consultancy dss+ participated in discussions regarding security of supply from Africa’s metal and minerals sector during the prevailing super cycle at... 


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2023 ‘perfect’ to expand to Africa
24th March 2023 By: Nadine James

Speaking on the sidelines of the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, Spanish mining technology company Torsa Global’s business development director Gabino de Diego told Mining Weekly that 2023 is... 


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Wastewater solution can aid ESG goals
24th March 2023 By: Nadine James

Mining companies are facing increasing scrutiny around their environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG), and an area that can reduce energy consumption, and environmental and societal... 


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Indaba opens door for more collaboration in mining
24th March 2023

Mining has shown itself to be an important enabler of the African economy and is a central contributor to job creation and community development, says chemicals company Omnia Group COO Tiaan Kotze.... 


Kicking Off SA’s Energy Transition: How Sikla's siFramo Can Enable Africa's Renewable Energy Revolution with Non-Welded Modular Support Systems
23rd March 2023

This year’s Energy Indaba has created a buzz in the energy sector. As an annual event held in South Africa that brings together various stakeholders together to discuss the challenges and... 


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AEP Energy showcased mobile solar solution at Africa Energy Indaba
23rd March 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Solar park operator and owner AEP Energy advanced its global expansion plans at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) by showcasing its unique mobile solar container, the MooV Solar. 


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Rand Refinery CFO urges for greater localisation in jewellery industry
20th March 2023 By: Darren Parker

The gold and silver beneficiation industry needs stronger localisation laws to protect local economic development of small-, medium- and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) who participate in the... 


Trackless mobile machine safety next big challenge, says Minerals Council
17th March 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Having last year achieved the lowest fall of ground fatalities ever, South African mining’s next big safety challenge is to achieve greater safety in the use of trackless mobile machines –... 


Mantashe says SA must not ‘walk away from coal’ as Greenpeace disrupts his Indaba speech
17th March 2023 By: Irma Venter

Greenpeace Africa last week disrupted Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe’s opening speech at the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town by staging a silent protest in front of the... 


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Astron Energy at the 2023 Mining Indaba
17th March 2023

Astron Energy took part in the 2023 Mining Indaba. This is what Axola Myendeki, National Sales Manager – Direct Sales, Fuels and Lubricants, Commercial & Industrial (C&I), had to say about the... 


Microgrids – a key ingredient in solving the Energy Trilemma 
16th March 2023

The deployment of microgrids across the African continent has evolved beyond its socioeconomic goals to providing a viable answer to the energy ‘trilemma’, said Taru Madangombe, Vice President:... 


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NRF CEO Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo named SAIEE Engineer of the Year
15th March 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Independent statutory body the National Research Foundation (NRF) CEO Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo has been named Engineer of the Year by the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) at... 


Powering up: The African Energy Indaba 2023 Sets the Stage for a Brighter Future
14th March 2023

“The event brought together some of the brightest minds from across the energy realm, and we are confident that the discussions and collaborations that took place will help to drive innovation and... 


NUM backs Mantashe on pro-coal stance
10th March 2023 By: Donna Slater

Labour union the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has expressed its support for Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe’s pro-coal stance, alleging “coercion” efforts to move away... 


Battery Energy Storage to Cut Business Energy Costs by 30%
10th March 2023

The Africa Energy Indaba – aimed at paving the way toward a more secure energy ecosystem – is taking place this week at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), amid concerns over... 


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Namibia stresses green hydrogen ambitions, plans
9th March 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The south west African Republic of Namibia sought to become the sustainability hub of Africa and aimed to become the first carbon-neutral country on the continent. This was highlighted on Wednesday... 


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South Africa must make green hydrogen investment decision in next 12 months
8th March 2023 By: Darren Parker

For South Africa to take full advantage of the opportunities presented by the growing global demand for green hydrogen, management consulting firm McKinsey managing partner of South Africa Kannan... 


AEI Kicks Off with Exclusive Insights from Sectoral Visionaries
7th March 2023

The first day of the conference holds great promise for an exhilarating start, highlighted by a keynote address from South Africa's Minister Gwede Mantashe of the Department of Mineral Resources &... 


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Mantashe affirms commitment to coal as Greenpeace disrupts his Indaba speech
7th March 2023 By: Irma Venter

Greenpeace Africa on Tuesday disrupted Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe’s opening speech at the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town by staging a silent protest in front of the... 


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Sustainable energy practices critical in securing industry’s energy needs
6th March 2023

A just energy transition is critical and undisputedly inevitable for South Africa. Likewise, the efficient use of energy remains important in preserving resources and reducing the impact of fossil... 


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AEP Energy to showcase mobile solar solution at Africa Energy Indaba
3rd March 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Solar park operator and owner AEP Energy will be advancing its global expansion plans at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) by showcasing its unique mobile solar container, the MooV Solar. The... 


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Skills study, awards show need for industry funding, support
3rd March 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Industry body Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (Memsa) conducted and completed a survey and case study last year on Fourth Industrial Revolution- (4IR-) related skills needed in the... 


Engen makes its mark at Investing in African Mining Indaba 
2nd March 2023

Entrenching their commitment to helping shape the future of mining, Engen was excited to partake in another successful ‘Investing in Africa’ Mining Indaba. Engen exhibited under the theme “What... 


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Trackless mobile machine safety next big challenge, says Minerals Council
27th February 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Having last year achieved the lowest fall of ground fatalities ever, South African mining’s next big safety challenge is to achieve greater safety in the use of trackless mobile machines –... 


Key issues on the agenda at Africa Energy Indaba 2023
22nd February 2023

The Africa Energy Indaba 2023 will host synergistic discussions, unleashing insights and catalysing business opportunities that will pave the way for a more secure energy landscape across Africa 


Energy in Africa – Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward
21st February 2023

The robust and plentiful resources in the continent’s possession represent favourable gateways if proactively actioned. While the African continent is confronted by its fair share of challenges,... 


Lightcone CIO and Anolawave director Reggie Yau (left) and seasoned mining engineer Ralph Bagirathi (right).
Financial services group to focus on Africa by establishing a presence in South Africa
20th February 2023 By: Donna Slater

With an abundance of untapped investment potential throughout Africa, financial services company Anolawave has established a presence in South Africa, co-founded by Lightcone Asset Management... 


Energy in Africa – Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward
20th February 2023

The robust and plentiful resources in the continent’s possession represent favourable gateways if proactively actioned. 


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De Beers confident talks will deliver a Botswana diamond deal
17th February 2023 By: Reuters

De Beers is confident of maintaining its long-standing partnership with Botswana, a company official told Reuters on Thursday, but said some of the negotiations to agree new terms were complex.... 


Marula signs two agreements with Q Global subsidiary
16th February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Africa-focused battery metals investment and exploration company Marula Mining has signed a co-development agreement and a relationship agreement with K2020273872 (South Africa), a wholly owned... 


New technologies available to solve Africa's energy crisis
15th February 2023

Africa Energy Indaba to host riveting discussions covering deployment of renewable energy innovations to bridge continental energy gaps Rapid advancements related to technology have certainly... 


Achieving a circular economy means more mining
15th February 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Achieving a circular economy would require much more efficient mining and processing, much more recycling of metals, much more reprocessing and recycling of mine waste, particularly tailings dumps... 


UK junior reports good results from its copper/gold exploration programme in Eritrea
14th February 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-domiciled junior miner Andiamo Exploration has so far identified a 100 000 oz equivalent copper-gold resource (compliant with the Canadian NI 43 101 standard) at its Yacob Dewar property in... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2023 Reinstates B2B Connect Programme to engage Energy Stakeholders
13th February 2023

Africa Energy Indaba is revolutionising the way energy stakeholders conduct business using its innovative B2B Connect Programme 


Thoughts on President Ramaphosa’s address at Mining Indaba
10th February 2023

By Jacques Barradas, Director at BDO South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a reflective Mining Indaba 2023 speech, that emphasised and outlined the way Government and South Africa’s... 


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Illegal coal mining, greenwashing present challenges to net-zero targets
10th February 2023 By: Irma Venter

Illegal coal mining will create complexity around South Africa’s efforts to get to net-zero, says Beech Veltman CEO Warren Beech. Beech Veltman is a law firm with a team specialising in the mining... 


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On-The-Air (10/02/2023)
10th February 2023 By: Martin Creamer

This week Martin Creamer discusses the latest news coming out of the 2023 Mining Indaba. 


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