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The new Act could see a proliferation of oil rigs along South African shores.

New Act swings energy balance in favour of Mantashe policyLindsey Schutters

Minister Godongwana remained firm on the Treasury stance regarding no further Transnet bailouts. Source: x.com

#MTBPS2024: Minerals Council suggests bigger Transnet bailoutLindsey Schutters

Minister Godongwana remained firm on the Treasury stance regarding no further Transnet bailouts. Source: x.com

#MTBPS2024: Minerals Council suggests bigger Transnet bailout

By Lindsey Schutters 30 Oct 2024

Koeberg remains South Africa's sole nuclear power station, but the amendments could pave the way for more development. Source: Eskom

Ramokgopa tightens up Nuclear Energy Act

By Lindsey Schutters 28 Oct 2024

Clear Asset takes a wide selection to auction

Clear Asset takes a wide selection to auction

22 Aug 2014

Kwikspace enables development of major African transport routes

Kwikspace enables development of major African transport routes

21 Aug 2014

Child labour remains a scourge in South Africa and the Department of Labour and various non-governmental organisations are working to prevent exploitation of children by ruthless adults. Image:

Measures implemented to reduce child labour and exploitation

21 Aug 2014

Eskom's new Chief Executive Tshediso Matona has worked closely with Eskom's board over the years and is believed to have a sound understanding of the problems facing the parastatal. Image:

New 'generation star' Matona to keeps lights on

21 Aug 2014

IWC's slurry cooling towers excel in copper-mining conditions

IWC's slurry cooling towers excel in copper-mining conditions

20 Aug 2014

Unicef's David Anthony says that education and investing in children are vital components in Africa's struggle to survive and develop its huge consumer market potential. Image: Unicef

Could Africa become like China?

Jana Marais 19 Aug 2014

Africa: Growth is on the horizon but where should you look?

Africa: Growth is on the horizon but where should you look?

19 Aug 2014

Marikana anniversary: a day of reflection, recommitment

Marikana anniversary: a day of reflection, recommitment

19 Aug 2014

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

David Furlonger 18 Aug 2014

Calls for Africa to beneficiate its minerals

Chris Bathembu 18 Aug 2014

President Jacob Zuma says that the anniversary of the Marikana deaths should represent a time for reflection on peace and tolerance between the people of South Africa. Image:

Reflection and recommitment from Marikana anniversary

18 Aug 2014

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, who takes over as Chairman of the SADC for the next year has called on member countries to improve infrastructure, economic integration and beneficiation of minerals. Image:

SADC wants economic integration and infrastructure development

Chris Bathembu 18 Aug 2014

Minister of Minerals Ngoako Ramatlhodi says living conditions of South Africa's mines have to be improved.

Mining lekgotla underway at Gallagher Estate

14 Aug 2014

Mining Lekgotla tackles challenges

Mining Lekgotla tackles challenges

13 Aug 2014

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is confident that the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act will be renewed and that the local production of movies in South Africa will increase. Image: GCIS

Postive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies

13 Aug 2014

Anglo American leading the change for women

Anglo American leading the change for women

12 Aug 2014

Improving productivity in the mining sector

Improving productivity in the mining sector

Rhys Evans 11 Aug 2014

The number of work-days lost to strikes in South Africa in the years between 2005 and 2009 were the highest of any country in the world according to figures released by the Department of Labour. Image:

SA's bargaining structures need to change

11 Aug 2014

Sandvik provides solutions to niche market satisfaction

Sandvik provides solutions to niche market satisfaction

8 Aug 2014

Water management and cleaning up of river systems is one of the goals of the National Development Plan. Image:

Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'

8 Aug 2014

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says that National Science Week boosts interest in science, innovation, engineering and technology. Image: GCIS

National Science Week underway

5 Aug 2014

President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

Africa must look for partnerships

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

Professor Beatrys Lacquet, University of the Witwatersrand Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Knowledge, Information and Management; Neal Froneman, Sibanye Gold Chief Executive Officer; and Professor Fred Cawood, Head of the School of Mining Engineering at Wits.

R12,5m for mining and engineering education at Wits

4 Aug 2014

Pilot Crushtec, Danoher celebrate partnership

Pilot Crushtec, Danoher celebrate partnership

4 Aug 2014

Explosive evolution paper

Explosive evolution paper

1 Aug 2014

AECI's Mark Dytor is looking for opportunities in other parts of the world because of strikes in SA and the weak state of the economy. Image: AECI

AECI plans to reduce its reliance on a weak SA

Nick Hedley 30 Jul 2014

Mimosa performs as strike stalls Platinum Mile

Allan Seccombe 29 Jul 2014

Mines Act to be amended

Mines Act to be amended

Heather Charema 29 Jul 2014

SA Mining: What an Iraqi in Norway can teach us all

SA Mining: What an Iraqi in Norway can teach us all

Dirk de Vos 29 Jul 2014

Mossel Bay deep-water well launched

Mossel Bay deep-water well launched

25 Jul 2014

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Africa: Growth is on the horizon but where should you look?

Africa: Growth is on the horizon but where should you look?

19 Aug 2014

AECI's Mark Dytor is looking for opportunities in other parts of the world because of strikes in SA and the weak state of the economy. Image: AECI

AECI plans to reduce its reliance on a weak SA

Nick Hedley 30 Jul 2014

Nigeria announces gas export landmark

Nigeria announces gas export landmark

9 Jan 2014

An illegal diamond dealer in Zimbabwe holds gems from Marange mine. Zimbabwe has stopped illegal mining and is now selling its diamonds in Antwerp. Image:

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Ray Ndlovu 24 Dec 2013

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Kwikspace enables development of major African transport routes

Kwikspace enables development of major African transport routes

21 Aug 2014

Child labour remains a scourge in South Africa and the Department of Labour and various non-governmental organisations are working to prevent exploitation of children by ruthless adults. Image:

Measures implemented to reduce child labour and exploitation

21 Aug 2014

Eskom's new Chief Executive Tshediso Matona has worked closely with Eskom's board over the years and is believed to have a sound understanding of the problems facing the parastatal. Image:

New 'generation star' Matona to keeps lights on

21 Aug 2014

IWC's slurry cooling towers excel in copper-mining conditions

IWC's slurry cooling towers excel in copper-mining conditions

20 Aug 2014

Unicef's David Anthony says that education and investing in children are vital components in Africa's struggle to survive and develop its huge consumer market potential. Image: Unicef

Could Africa become like China?

Jana Marais 19 Aug 2014

Marikana anniversary: a day of reflection, recommitment

Marikana anniversary: a day of reflection, recommitment

19 Aug 2014

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

David Furlonger 18 Aug 2014

Calls for Africa to beneficiate its minerals

Chris Bathembu 18 Aug 2014

President Jacob Zuma says that the anniversary of the Marikana deaths should represent a time for reflection on peace and tolerance between the people of South Africa. Image:

Reflection and recommitment from Marikana anniversary

18 Aug 2014

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, who takes over as Chairman of the SADC for the next year has called on member countries to improve infrastructure, economic integration and beneficiation of minerals. Image:

SADC wants economic integration and infrastructure development

Chris Bathembu 18 Aug 2014

Minister of Minerals Ngoako Ramatlhodi says living conditions of South Africa's mines have to be improved.

Mining lekgotla underway at Gallagher Estate

14 Aug 2014

Mining Lekgotla tackles challenges

Mining Lekgotla tackles challenges

13 Aug 2014

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is confident that the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act will be renewed and that the local production of movies in South Africa will increase. Image: GCIS

Postive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies

13 Aug 2014

Anglo American leading the change for women

Anglo American leading the change for women

12 Aug 2014

Improving productivity in the mining sector

Improving productivity in the mining sector

Rhys Evans 11 Aug 2014

The number of work-days lost to strikes in South Africa in the years between 2005 and 2009 were the highest of any country in the world according to figures released by the Department of Labour. Image:

SA's bargaining structures need to change

11 Aug 2014

Sandvik provides solutions to niche market satisfaction

Sandvik provides solutions to niche market satisfaction

8 Aug 2014

Water management and cleaning up of river systems is one of the goals of the National Development Plan. Image:

Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'

8 Aug 2014

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says that National Science Week boosts interest in science, innovation, engineering and technology. Image: GCIS

National Science Week underway

5 Aug 2014

President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

Africa must look for partnerships

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

Professor Beatrys Lacquet, University of the Witwatersrand Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Knowledge, Information and Management; Neal Froneman, Sibanye Gold Chief Executive Officer; and Professor Fred Cawood, Head of the School of Mining Engineering at Wits.

R12,5m for mining and engineering education at Wits

4 Aug 2014

Pilot Crushtec, Danoher celebrate partnership

Pilot Crushtec, Danoher celebrate partnership

4 Aug 2014

Explosive evolution paper

Explosive evolution paper

1 Aug 2014

Mimosa performs as strike stalls Platinum Mile

Allan Seccombe 29 Jul 2014

Mines Act to be amended

Mines Act to be amended

Heather Charema 29 Jul 2014

SA Mining: What an Iraqi in Norway can teach us all

SA Mining: What an Iraqi in Norway can teach us all

Dirk de Vos 29 Jul 2014

Mossel Bay deep-water well launched

Mossel Bay deep-water well launched

25 Jul 2014

Chamber of Mines responds to DMR Budget Vote speech

Chamber of Mines responds to DMR Budget Vote speech

23 Jul 2014

Dti gears up for minerals beneficiation plan

23 Jul 2014

Ngezi Platinum Mine collapses, production slashed

Lloyd Gumbo 21 Jul 2014

Key mining houses look online to sell assets

Key mining houses look online to sell assets

18 Jul 2014

Mineral Resources, Science Depts in talks over shale gas licences

16 Jul 2014

Sparrow FET College launches MERSETA accredited qualification

Sparrow FET College launches MERSETA accredited qualification

15 Jul 2014

Workers will be up in arms if they don't understand new pension rules properly and receive less money in their weekly or monthly pay package. Image: Grant Cochrane

New pension fund rules cause confusion for administrators

Evan Pickworth 15 Jul 2014

Economy battles to get out of the woods

Economy battles to get out of the woods

14 Jul 2014

New developments present ways to mitigate wild flyrock

11 Jul 2014

SA Mining Stakeholders convene

SA Mining Stakeholders convene

10 Jul 2014

SA's mining strategy must unlock transformation, investment

SA's mining strategy must unlock transformation, investment

9 Jul 2014

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