Business and policy
President Ramaphosa: Attempted insurrection failed to gain popular support
“It failed because of the efforts of our security forces, and it has failed because South Africans have rejected it."
Base Metals
Africans want consensual democracy – why is this hard to accept?
It is misleading and patronising to suggest that democracy is imposed by the international community against the wishes of ordinary people.
Energy
DMRE monitors security of the energy and mining sectors
Minister Mantashe has encouraged the sectors to share their experiences of the current unrest, and risk mitigation strategies and plans.
Business and policy
Sundance restructure enables it to focus on legal proceedings
With the illegal expropriation of its Nabeba iron ore permit Sundance’s primary focus its legal proceedings.
Exploration
FLANDERS and Tribe Tech team up to develop next-gen automated RC...
They will co-develop the next generation of automated reverse circulation drill rigs for resource definition in mining.
Base Metals
Strong governance key for well-being of mining dependent countries
Research suggests that the higher the quality of governance, the stronger the socio-economic progress observed in these countries.
Base Metals
Minerals Council South Africa condemns violence and looting
The industry supports the deployment of military resources, but cautions that this be done in line with basic human rights standards.
Investment
Cry, our beloved country
While South Africa burns, it is bound to discourage much needed international investment in the mining sector and the country as a whole.
Base Metals
Central Copper Resources to apply for admission on AIM market
“This will enable us to become a mid-tier copper company by advancing our flagship high grade Mbamba Kilenda copper project."
Base Metals
Clever solutions, right equipment saves re-mining project
When a project to re-mine stockpiles at an iron ore operation discovered its planning had been too optimistic, Pilot Crushtec saved the day.
