2020 – Issue 1
Issues
Mining Review Africa Issue 1 2020
New decade New opportunities?
By the time you read this the first month of 2020 will have come...
Battery metals
Precipitation reagent compensates for low cobalt prices
The demand for electric vehicles has been slower than expected – and the consequent result has seen a fairly steep drop in battery minerals like cobalt.
Base Metals
Worley: Leading digital transformation in mining
Digital transformation is now centre stage in the mining sector – an industry which has been slow on the uptake until now.
Base Metals
Local business optimisation fosters global technology partnerships
Optimisation of business operations in the bulk material transportation industry is being revolutionised by innovative volumetric scanning technology.
Base Metals
Redefined business strategy sets BME on strong trajectory
BME’s five-year reorganisation, restructuring and recapitalisation strategy has focused on creating a diverse, fit-for-purpose and scalable company.
Base Metals
OT cyber security – it’s all about the money
Mining companies need money to protect themselves from cyber crime. In order to get funding new cyber risks need to be understood by at board level.
Gold
Brelko Conveyor Products set the standard at Sukari gold mine
As part of Brelko’s ongoing support its service technicians visit Sukari during planned shutdowns for maintenance and the installation of new products.
International
Investment: you better be real and get ready
Appointing advisors is something many companies do with some trepidation. Keeping a tight rein on expenses is business as usual for juniors.
Base Metals
Do you have your technology ticket for Industry 4.0 ?
With each mine site being unique, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This means hybrid technology is often required to connect various locations.
Investment
Millennials hold purse strings but investment options limited
Millennials are the most technologically advanced generation of the current workforce. They have the competencies to lead mining into Industry 4.0.
Base Metals
A paradigm shift is needed for community development
A sea change in the way that both government and mining companies approach development initiatives is required for communities.
