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MEDIA PARTNERSHIP
Mining Security & Crisis Management to be discussed on 12-13 November in Cape Town
The mining sector in developing world is growing rapidly, but as investments pour into geopolitically challenging regions, such as Sub-Saharan Africa, companies often struggle with complex security needs.
05 Aug 2014
EDUCATION
Committed to caring enough to make a difference
The University of the Witwatersrand has received a R12, 5million donation from Sibanye Gold Limited towards mining and engineering education.
04 Aug 2014
VARSITY SHORT COURSES
Mineral Regulatory Compliance course at UCT
The Professional Development Project of the Faculty of Law UCT, and Mineral Law in Africa in conjunction eMINING Solutions (Pty) Ltd, are offering a five-day course in Mineral Regulatory Compliance.
31 Jul 2014
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Jewellex Africa set to shine in Sandton
This show will facilitate the jewellery lovers and makers of the contemporary times by giving them an opportunity to meet and network with each other.
30 Jul 2014
MINE BAKKIE
Ford Ranger derivative Tougher than ever
Ford have introduced a mine-hardened version of its popular Ranger to the local market. The new variant - the Ranger XL-Plus - is a new entry-level proposition into the line-up while offering a new dimension.
28 Jul 2014
TRADE RELATIONS
Canada to open Africa trade office in Joburg
Canadian trade finance agency Export Development Canada will open its first African office in Johannesburg in 2015, Canada's minister of international trade, Ed Fast, announced on Monday.
25 Jul 2014
ENERGY
Hundreds of thousands saved by well-oiled gears at Eskom’s Matla power plant
An intensive energy saving study conducted by Eskom and Castrol engineers at one of Eskom’s power stations, concluded that an annual energy saving of R377 000 can be obtained easily.
23 Jul 2014
MINING INDABA
Euromoney acquisition to extend scope and reach of event
Mining Indaba, which takes place every February in Cape Town, South Africa, attracts over 7000 of the most influential professionals in African mining, making it the world's largest mining investment conference
23 Jul 2014
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
Eliminating poverty one step at a time
The National Development Plan (NDP) focuses on the elimination of poverty and the reduction of inequality through uniting South Africans to unleash their energy, ensure economic growth by building capabilities.
21 Jul 2014
FINANCE
Bank hikes rates, calls for resolution of strike
The monetary policy committee of the South African Reserve Bank decided on Thursday to raise its repo rate - the rate at which it lends to the country's commercial banks - by 25 basis points, taking it to 5.75%
18 Jul 2014
MEGA ONLINE AUCTION
Key mining houses look online to sell variety of assets
Exxaro, Harmony, Anglo, Diesel Power and SA Taxi will take a variety of assets to auction during late July. The assets will be sold via a leading online mining auctioneering platform.
17 Jul 2014
OFFSHORE
Pulling out all the stops in Saldanha Bay
DCD Marine Cape Town has built up a loyal client base with some of the world’s largest shipping and offshore drilling companies
16 Jul 2014