Mining Industry
latest news & developments
On the trail of lithium smugglers in Southern Africa
International intelligence data shows a recent boom in lithium exports from Southern Africa to Chinese markets. Where’s it coming from, and how does it get there?
South Africa’s economy expands by 0.6% in fourth quarter of 2024
The agriculture sector was up 17.2% and was the largest contributor to GDP growth during the period
MTN redefines the future of mining
Smart mining is the future, and the foundation of smart mining is connectivity
Anglo American Youth Campaign
Meet the youth who are moving and shaking up Anglo
The human cost of South Africa’s mining and corporate riches
A common thread in our mining history has been inequality – mining companies still avoid their social obligations during and post mining
Sona 2022: Government taking ‘firm steps’ to reduce energy shortfalls — Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa says fundamental changes are underway in South Africa’s beleaguered energy sector
Vax passports: Business takes cues from government
The private sector, labour and government have been thrashing out ways to increase vaccinations and to restart the economy
Xolobeni mining ruling compromises the state
‘Community consent’ is now required for mining but in practice this further benefits elite interests
It’s mine, all mine
A year ago, tensions between the government and the mining industry were high
Retrenched gold miners caught in a Catch-22
Pan African Resources closes Evander Gold Mine, leaving its former workforce out on a limb
Moving from a social licence to a social investment to operate
This will require embracing new ways of understanding value
How to ensure communities living near mining activities get a better deal
The mining industry in South Africa needs an inclusive model that builds on and improves shared value
Limpopo mining saga continues and three rands is better than nothing, it seems
The Sekhukhune mining saga continues: The community gets R149 000 and the landowner R1-million.
Limpopo’s Aubrey Langa fights to keep Ivanplats project out of town
The Mokopane shopkeeper has laid at least 7 environmental and anti-corruption charges against the platinum mine and the state to halt the project.
Karoo way of life under threat from mining company
Uranium mining is returning to the area, threatening water resources in a dry region and raising concerns about the spread of radiation particles.