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Uganda villagers work in gold mines under dated conditions in 2016. Photo: Mehmet Ali Poyraz
COMMUNITY

Africa's green gold rush hinges on regional cooperation

A recent report has identified collaboration as key to developing Africa’s mineral wealth

15 February 2024

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy at Indaba 24 Credit: Gwede Mantashe's office
COMMUNITY

South Africa's mining minister defends transformation progress

Mantashe highlighted black ownership in companies

14 February 2024

Harmony Gold's Mponeng mine in South Africa. The miner has arrested 16,000 illegal miners between 2007 and 2020. Source: Harmony Gold
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Illegal mining a "war on economy" says South African mining minister

Harmony Gold figures reveal the devastating impact of illegal mining

05 February 2024

Infrastructure repairs at Shaft 11 are anticipated to conclude at the end of the month. Photo: Impala Platinum
OPERATIONS

Impala's Shaft 11 set to reopen, operations resume after tragic incident

In November, 13 employees were killed and 73 injured when a lift they were on failed

01 February 2024

Head gear at President Steyn mine destroyed as Anglo-American withdraws from Free State Goldfields. Photo: Suzanne Cecelia Jewell
ENVIRONMENT

South Africa's mine closure hotspots captured in new study

Researchers have developed a mine closure risk rating system for better planning and mitigation

01 February 2024

South Africa’s mining sector employs approximately 500,000 people and accounts for 60% of the nation’s exports. Image: hyotographics
AFRICA

PMG Consortium tapped for South Africa's new licencing system

The consortium has been tasked with revamping the system commonly referred to as Cadastre

31 January 2024

Focus will now shift to completing the planned operational shutdown
UNDERGROUND

Implats: All workers have surfaced and strike is over

Protest focused on employee concerns about pension payouts

21 December 2023

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