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ECONOMY
Growth on the cards for South Africa in 2015
Lower oil prices and a rise in domestic demand could fuel a modest rebound for South Africa's economy in 2015 after power supply and labour disruptions slowed growth last year
05 Feb 2015
LAW
Celebrating Digby Wells Environmental's first 20 years
Digby Wells Environmental, 20 years ago today (the first Monday of the new year), opened the very same doors in Randburg, South Africa to a world of possibility.
29 Jan 2015
BLASTING
Bridging the experience gap
The mining sector has plenty of bright, up and coming professionals coming through the ranks, but the missing ingredient in the field of blasting is experience, according to BME technical director Tony Rorke.
26 Jan 2015
TOP 10 TRENDS FOR MINING
Mining companies need different approaches to decision-making
Mining companies continue to grapple with challenging market conditions, including price volatility, geopolitical turmoil, rising costs, declining grades and a general lack of financing.
20 Jan 2015
INDABA 2015
Leading African and global mining executives and investors announced
The annual Investing in African Mining Indaba is the world’s preferred brand and destination in African mining
15 Jan 2015
OUTLOOK 2020
New view of triple bottom line could aid long-term stability of mining
Under heavy pressure from many different directions, mining companies operating in South Africa could potentially ease the burden by looking beyond the typical “triple bottom line” impact of their operations.
13 Jan 2015
LOGISTICS
Volvo FH with low sleeper cab: high power in confined spaces
The Volvo FH and Volvo FH16 are now available in a version with an extra-low roof, designed specifically for mining operations with high demands on productivity.
07 Jan 2015
BAKKIE OF THE YEAR
GWM Steed named top of the pops
THE GWM Steed 6 has barely been introduced and already it is being showered with praise. The new flagship, leisure-oriented double-cab has just been announced as "Bakkie of the Year, 2015"
05 Jan 2015
INVESTMENT
Golden opportunity
In terms of wealth of natural resources, South Africa is comparable to Israel. In 2009, the Western Asian country struck oil when a team of geologists drilled the Earth somewhere in Jerusalem.
03 Jan 2015
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Altaaqa Global breaks ground for Its headquarters
Located at the Dubai World Central (DWC), the facility will serve as the worldwide hub for the company’s global operations
17 Dec 2014
OIL AND GAS
The Cure for Low Oil Prices?
The price per barrel of Brent crude oil had been above US$100 for a number of years and seemed relatively stable around that area, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil had also seen spikes above US$100
15 Dec 2014
MANDELA REMEMBRANCE
Nelson Mandela Remembrance, Freedom Park, Pretoria
It’s hard to believe that it has already been a year since the passing of our beloved Dr Nelson Mandela.
09 Dec 2014