Mining explosives company BME has signalled a renewed focus on sustainable blasting solutions, highlighting the role of its emulsion technology in reducing environmental impact, improving safety... 

Through innovative blasting solutions, mines can ensure sustainable and efficient mining, says explosives and blasting technology supplier BME underground operations regional manager Derick... 

The mandatory code of practice (CoP) for explosives and blasting practices in the mining industry, which came into effect in November 2024, has introduced significant changes to the South African... 

To protect "our precious planet", Africa must unite in its collaborative effort, align its efforts and share its strength with international players and partners, the fourteenth Oppenheimer... 

Biennial tradeshow Electra Mining Africa 2026 will introduce a host of new features, including a brand new Orange Zone area that will be situated in the Arena at the Expo Centre, more theme days,... 

Less than a year out from Electra Mining Africa 2026 (EMA26), the exhibition is already 90% sold demonstrating the strong industry support for the show, says event organiser Montgomery Group Africa... 

Growth of the mining industry and the transformation of the economy are inextricably intertwined but need a stable, predictable regulatory environment that promotes both together, Minerals Council... 

South Africa's mining sector is shifting gears to thrive following a year of strategic recalibration to position itself for future growth. This was among the many messages of PwC Africa energy,... 

The South African economy requires fruitful outcomes to emerge quickly from the planned memorandum of understanding (MoU) that that Minerals Council South Africa and South Africa’s Council for... 

Harmony Gold Mining Company, South Africa’s biggest gold mining company, is proving itself to be a great South African asset and it’s booming at the moment, not only because the gold price is so... 

Chemicals and mining explosives company AECI has confirmed to shareholders that the disposal of Schirm USA for $40-million was completed on August 28. The proceeds from the sale will be used in... 

Understanding the drivers of the adoption of new technology in the mining industry has never been more pertinent, as the world adapts to climate change and manages an uncertain economic outlook and... 

African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments to move beyond traditional extraction models and capture significantly greater value across the entire mining-to-manufacturing value... 

The new mining technology being advanced by Master Drilling promises “continuous”, round-the-clock mining uplift – even when it comes to narrow reef extraction. On the new technology being... 

Mining energy supplier CrossBoundary has secured a $40-million investment from Impact Fund Denmark to expand its portfolio of clean energy projects across Africa. The investment supports... 

With technology and innovation being at the “heart” of mining processes, bulk mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME Australia GM Michael Wiseman says it is an imperative in... 

Enabled by radio frequency identification (RFID) devices and constantly evolving digital ore-tracking technology, South African-based mining tech company Simera Trace is helping mining operations... 

Chemicals and mining explosives group AECI says it is on track to realise the R3-billion to R4-billion in proceeds from the sale of noncore businesses it forecast at the start of its far-reaching... 

JSE-listed mining and chemicals company AECI said in a trading statement on July 23 that it expects to report a 24% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and... 

ASX-listed mining and infrastructure solutions provider Orica has appointed Vik Bansal nonexecutive director, with effect from August 15, and chairperson elect. He will succeed outgoing chairperson... 

South Africa has a huge opportunity “right now” to grow its mining sector so that mining is able to provide prosperity for the entire nation, Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane... 

Explosives and chemicals group AECI is expecting an operational recovery at its iconic Modderfontein plant in the second half of 2025, following a difficult first few months to the year when output... 

The newly named Cementation Africa is excited about setting the rebranded business on a new growth path. As part of preparations to operate outside of the Murray & Roberts Group, the new “own... 

There are only two countries in Africa that currently make their geological survey data open to the world. “Malawi is the first, and I believe Nigeria is the second,” Vale Base Metals chairperson... 

Drone technology, AI and machine learning are setting the development path for blasting in the South African quarrying sector, as they provide futureproof solutions to the traditionally manual... 

In a step to accelerate South Africa’s just energy transition and establish the country as a global green hydrogen leader, R656-million has been committed to a green hydrogen fund. South Africa’s... 

The immediate target of new Copper 360 CEO Graham Briggs is 5 000 t of copper in six to 12 months. Based on current assessments, Briggs is of the firm belief that, within that period, the... 

JSE-listed chemicals manufacturing company Omnia has achieved a 3% year-on-year increase in revenue to R22.81-billion for the financial year ended March 31, while its operating profit was flat at... 

Mining development company Ironveld’s South African subsidiary Lapon Mining has successfully completed its first blast at the planned opencast pit located on the Altona farm, in Limpopo. The blast...