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DCG’S the innovative drone Drones for mining surveying - Top benefits revealed

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone as it is otherwise known, is an aircraft without a human pilot aboard. A drone survey involves using UAVs to survey land across a

05 Oct 2017

Silver lining in tough mining sector Growth-focused Canyon Coal sees silver lining in tough mining sector

Despite clouds of policy uncertainty and a struggling South African economy hovering over the mining industry, Canyon Coal, a proudly South African junior mining company, is

04 Oct 2017

Completely transformed mining industry? What could a more inclusive, completely transformed mining industry look like?

The following speech was delivered by Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader, Mmusi Maimane, at the Joburg Indaba. Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to welcome you here in Egoli,

04 Oct 2017

Turn Key Gland Service Water System Thuthukani Engineering Installs Turn Key Gland Service Water System for Grootegeluk

Pretoria based engineering firm, Thuthukani Engineering was contracted by Exxaro to supply a gland water service system for their largest mine, Grootegeluk mine in

02 Oct 2017

SA mining industry sees a turnaround in financial performance amid a challenging operating environment: PwC SA Mine report Highlights from PwC’s ninth edition of SA Mine, a series of publications that highlights trends in the South African mining industry released by PwC

2017 was another challenging year for South Africa’s mining industry in light of a decrease in dividends and market capitalisation, various retrenchments across the

29 Sep 2017

Media release Strike-prone mining companies in South Africa should consider labour outsourcing

Labour outsourcing has become a necessity in South Africa as many industries are held to ransom by organised labour.

27 Sep 2017

Media release CTC Plant Company turns 25

The year of 2017 is a landmark year for South Africa’s most experienced used equipment company, CTC Plant Company(Pty) Ltd, based at Airport Industria, Cape Town, conveniently located right next to the...

21 Sep 2017

Mining Charter: What comes now? Implementation of the new Mining Charter, intended to transform the industry, has been halted pending the outcome of an urgent application for an interdict by the Chamber of Mines

The interdict proceedings are just the first step in what is likely to be a protracted review process, says Vanessa Jacklin-Levin, Partner at Dentons South Africa. She explains,

21 Sep 2017 - C. V.

Passionate about logistics Gabe Logistics is a newly established company, founded in 2017 by Thato Gabe, which later decided to partner with Masego Gaorekwe. Gabe’s passion for logistics and his exposure in the mining industry encouraged him to start his logistics company.

Their mentors, who have 15 years experience in the logistics business, have played a crucial role in ensuring that they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the

21 Sep 2017

Kenya’s mining star is shining bright Kenya Mining Forum confirms investment guru Aly-Khan Satchu as keynote speaker for December gathering in Nairobi

“Kenya’s free market credentials give it a unique opportunity to crowd international and domestic investors in. I expect lift-off in the mining sector over the next

20 Sep 2017

Pathway to the South African dream Attracting the very best talent into South Africa is a vital component to growth in mining and beyond, but sometimes proves to be a challenging task when dealing with red tape and nuances in embassy protocol

If it is often best to leave it up to the professionals. One such example is Marisa Jacobs, who is a Director at Xpatweb and heads up Immigration and Mobility. Her areas of

20 Sep 2017

Health and safety Salica and its diseases

Silica is found in many sands, stones and rocks, and in the products containing them. The mineral is abundant, one of the most common on earth. The form of silica of concern to

20 Sep 2017