2020 – Issue 3
Issues
Mining Review Africa Issue 3 2020
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Our March edition focuses on – dare I say it? – coal. The commodity which has suddenly become a dirty word and, according to investors, should not be mentioned in polite conversation.
Some of our readers may question our decision to dedicate an entire feature to a seemingly dying commodity, one that is frowned upon by so many.
Environment
Jubilee Metals: Delivering wealth and sustainability
“The amount of surface/waste material available for reprocessing – globally – presents a massive opportunity for Jubilee." - Gareth Owen
Gold
Schauenburg commits to South African manufacturing
Schauenburg's facility was created in order to meet the requirements of the Mining Charter to increase local content of products.
Speciality Minerals
Namibia Critical Metals: Japanese breakthrough for Lofdal
Lofdal is one of only two known significant heavy rare earth deposits with simple mineralogy, grade and tonnage potential outside of China.
Investment
A sad state of affairs as juniors struggle to raise capital
It is Denham Capital’s strategy to partner with local management teams with proven track records and superior technical experience.
Health and safety
State autopsy service plays an integral role in compensation
The autopsy service performed by the NIOH Pathology Division is a statutory requirement for deceased miners, in line with the ODMWA.
Platinum Group Metals
Tharisa: Developing a future in Zimbabwe
Tharisa has acquired low-risk entry options in two projects – Salene Chrome and Karo Platinum –located the within the mineral-rich Great Dyke in Zimbabwe.
Health and safety
Zero-harm drive: People at center of effective PDS
While technology is an indispensable safety tool, the task of achieving Zero Harm is really about people says Booyco Electronics.
Coal
Long-term partnerships key to success in the coal sector
Current market conditions in the coal sector dissuades some companies from keeping an active presence but this is not the case for PABT.
Coal
Teaching 4IR skills in the coal industry workplace
There has been much talk about teaching 4IR skills to mining students at a tertiary level. But what is industry doing to teach and upskill employees?
Coal
Knowledge is power – the proof is in the pudding
Kwatani has positioned itself as an expert and recently assisted one of South Africa’s largest coal producers increase its screening throughput.