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JIMS
International links set to benefit the Big Show
The recent acquisition of a majority share in SA Show Services by Messe Frankfurt, of Germany, is seen as holding significant potential benefits for the 2015 Johannesburg International Motor Show.
01 Oct 2014
LOCAL NEWS
Special economic zone for SA's plantinum belt
A special economic zone (SEZ) is to be established in the Rustenburg platinum belt in the North West, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies announced last week.
29 Sep 2014
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Improving with electronic breath alcohol detectors
Improving productivity in the mining sector with fast, reliable, high-quality electronic breath alcohol detectors
25 Sep 2014 - R. E.
MINER SAFETY
Busting hearing protection myths
A safety manager hears the excuses dozens of time, the reasons why a worker doesn’t want to wear the required hearing protection in noise-hazardous areas.
25 Sep 2014
MINERAL TRADING
No capitulation for conflict gold
People familiar with the devastating impact of blood diamonds will most likely ask their jewellers for certificates proving that their ring or pendant hasn’t fuelled civil war or human rights violation.
22 Sep 2014
ONLINE AUCTIONS
Leading Online Mining Auctioneering Company Enters Agricultural Sector
Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas recently stressed that growth in the agricultural sector must become more formidable and contribute to the country's gross domestic product.
18 Sep 2014
ENVIRONMENT
Klerksdorp earthquake: mining or nature?
Establishing whether the recent earthquake in South Africa's North West province was purely mining induced, or caused by natural tectonic shifts in the earth's crust, is not a simple matter
15 Sep 2014
IAIAsa AWARD
Alchemy’s public participation award shines spotlight on sustainability practices
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), SRK Consulting, TTM Consulting and Yamedupi Solutions walked away with the International Association for Public Participation Southern Africa Project of the Year Award recentl
11 Sep 2014
PROTECTION
Making mining safer
Miner safety is of paramount importance in 2014, with the death toll down on previous years, it is however still vitally important for preventative measures to be adhere to, for the long term benefit of staff.
11 Sep 2014
LAW
Mining Industry at Cross Roads
The South African Mining Industry has faced an unprecedented and complex range of challenges in 2014, including the effect of global economic downturn, industrial action, and ever increasing costs.
11 Sep 2014
CASE STUDY
Mining Africa’s potential
As the business landscape changes and evolves, the saying that a desk is a dangerous place from which to view the world, has never been truer.
08 Sep 2014
ILLEGAL MINING
Artisanal miners pose complex challenges
In many African countries, a new mine starting up will often find artisanal miners in their area and even on its concession, and it needs to deal carefully with this issue to ensure the long-term sustainability
02 Sep 2014