Tailings retreatment, land restoration intertwined

Recovering gold from legacy tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and restoring land are not separate objectives, but outcomes of the same activity, says gold tailings reminer DRDGOLD CEO Niël... 

Jagersfontein failure sees strict oversight

The September 2022 Jagersfontein tailings dam failure marked a shift in South Africa’s regulatory approach to tailings management and a move from compliance-based oversight to enforcement-driven... 

Monitoring data strengthens tailings safety, compliance

Geotechnical monitoring is playing an increasing role in improving tailings storage facility (TSF) safety, consequently allowing for earlier risk detection and more informed operational decisions,... 

Precise dosing supports retreatment efficiency

Accurate tailings material reagent dosing and robust slurry handling are central to tailings retreatment performance, says mining pump solutions provider Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions... 

Manufacturing faces demand constraints despite improving outlook

Manufacturing in South Africa is showing early signs of recovery; however, weak demand, rising costs and global trade uncertainty continue to constrain growth, speakers said at a strategic outlook... 

Recycled feedstocks advance circularity

Proprietary systems are enabling the direct use of recycled materials in production, supporting the development of circular manufacturing models, says additive manufacturing company Amnova MD... 

Additive manufacturing gains traction in niche production

Greater adoption of additive manufacturing is enabling South African manufacturers to produce complex, low-volume components more cost effectively, says additive manufacturing company Aditiv... 

US grant boosts rare earths prefeasibility at Monte Muambe

A $1.87-million grant agreement signed with the US Trade and Development Agency for the prefeasibility stage of exploration and development company Altona Rare Earth’s Monte Muambe project, based... 

Efficiency drive supports colliery through market slump

Operational efficiency, cost discipline and environmental stewardship have enabled coal mining company Canyon Coal’s flagship operation, Khanye Colliery, to sustain its performance in 2025 despite... 

Research targets recovery from coal waste

Research programmes investigating how valuable minerals, found in coal discard, brine and coal ash, can be recovered are being advanced by Johannesburg-based coal research organisation Coaltech... 

Service offering upped

Amid the structural stability of South Africa’s domestic coal market, mining contractor Zizwe is expanding its presence in the coalfields of Mpumalanga. With coal remaining a baseload energy... 

Predictive maintenance improves plant reliability

Equipment reliability is key to maintaining continuous production in chemicals plants, says electrical engineering company Delba Electrical marketing spokesperson Mike Lerios. Amid South Africa’s... 

Logistics resilience underpins downstream supply

Reliable logistics remain critical to supporting South Africa’s downstream chemicals and petrochemicals value chain as industry depends more on secure fuel supply, says integrated energy company bp... 

Performance-based decisions shaping petrochemicals projects

Engineering design choices, brownfield upgrades and changing regulatory requirements are reshaping the way in which petrochemical and storage infrastructure projects are being executed, says... 

Structural shift under way

Despite the closure of some older steel mills, new investment in steel production is reshaping South Africa’s industry, says steel industry organisation Southern African Institute of Steel... 

Sector exposed to mounting pressure

South Africa’s steel industry remains vulnerable to global market distortions, especially with the continued flow of low-priced Chinese imports, says trade credit insurer Coface Africa economist... 

Regulatory reforms set to increase steel consumption

Updated public–private partnership (PPP) regulations have reshaped the framework within which South Africa’s steel industry operates and they are expected to increase steel demand across... 

Power shortages shape strategy

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) mining sector continues to attract global capital, but power shortages are still the biggest challenge to growth and shape how financiers engage with the... 

Lower-emission technologies gain traction

South Africa’s capital equipment industry is undergoing a shift toward flexible procurement, life-cycle optimisation and lower-emission technologies as industrial sites respond to economic pressure... 

Ownership preference persists for specialised forklifts

Although the capital equipment industry remains under sustained pressure as customers aim to limit capital expenditure and explore more flexible procurement models, forklift solutions provider... 

Credit cover facilitates exports

South Africa’s construction capital equipment sector is increasingly relying on export credit insurance to support participation in international projects that are under economic pressure, says... 

Economic pressure drives uptake of hybrid ownership models

Procurement decisions in South Africa’s capital equipment industry are increasingly being shaped by customers’ need for predictable costs, minimal downtime and reduced operational risk, says... 

New global standard to refine responsible mining

Collaboration among industry, governments and civil society is becoming more urgent as Africa aims to convert its mineral wealth into sustainable economic gains, says mining and metals advocacy... 

Regulatory certainty a critical component

Partnerships will shape Africa’s next phase of mineral development, says advisory company Deloitte South Africa economic advisory leader Hannah Marais, noting that while Africa holds major... 

University strengthens skills pipeline as digital mining accelerates

As Africa’s mines prepare for deeper digital integration, University of the Witwatersrand’s (Wits’) School of Mining Engineering professors, lecturers and leaders report that the sector’s... 

Integrated blasting products to be highlighted at Indaba

While showcasing its advancement in partnership-led approaches across Africa’s mining value chain, explosives and chemicals group AECI will also use this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba... 

Indaba should spotlight policy certainty, investment, exploration

Discussions at the upcoming Investing in African Mining Indaba need to centre on how South Africa can unlock the full potential of its mining sector, says professional services firm KPMG lead... 

Zambia eyes copper, growth opportunities

Stronger collaboration across Zambia’s mining ecosystem will be central to unlocking the country’s copper and critical-minerals growth ambitions, says Zambia Chamber of Mines (ZCM) CEO Sokwani... 

Technology, storytelling to shape 2026 events

South Africa’s business and industry events sector landscape is shifting fast as organisers respond to rising digital and sustainability demands, says event management company Anzomode. This shift... 

Turnkey support strengthens event offering

South Africa’s business and industry events sector is preparing for a busy 2026 calendar, shaped by rising demand for high-quality venues, reliable infrastructure and seamless delivery across... 

Sector builds momentum amid global shifts

South Africa’s business events industry is strengthening its position as a preferred host for major African and international gatherings as several advantages continue to set the country apart,... 

National recognition strengthens ambitions

The South African government has formally declared the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition a national event. It is hosted by several governmental bodies, including the Department of... 

Major milestone achieved with first production from Thaba JV

Despite temporary Eskom-related power constraints, the Thaba Joint Venture (JV) chrome ore and platinum group metals (PGMs) project is steadily progressing and remains on schedule to become a... 

Stage-1 mine development strengthens Bengwenyama momentum

Work on the southern decline at the Bengwenyama project is being accelerated by platinum group metals (PGM) miner Southern Palladium to reach the shallow Upper Group 2 (UG2) reef. This move aims to... 

Greener blasts to help firms save time, money

Speakers at a technical summit hosted by blasting solutions and mining chemicals company BME illustrated how “clean technology” can help mining companies across Africa meet tougher environmental... 

Optimism grows as Africa eyes new mining investment

The African mining industry is entering a new phase of optimism, with renewed investor interest and growing recognition of the continent’s role in global mineral supply chains, according to mining... 

Real-time data transforms stoping

Balancing safety, productivity and profitability has always been a “defining challenge” in deep-level mining, but the mining stope – the core of underground operations – has long remained invisible... 

Smart systems reduce fatigue incidents

Diversified gold major Gold Fields has made significant progress in strengthening its safety culture through its partnership with mining technology company Hexagon, says Gold Fields Ghana asset... 

Digital payments driving safer, faster mining operations

Digital payments for overtime and meeting production targets and as safety incentives are transforming the way in which mining companies reward and engage employees, improving efficiency and... 

Responsible mining, efficiency key for miner

Balancing responsible mining with operational efficiency is a defining theme across Africa’s resource sector, and for diamond miner Petra Diamonds, that balance is central to long-term strategy,...