Mining Business Africa

23/08/2025

https://miningbusinessafrica.co.za/breaking-the-grid-ceiling/

As South Africa accelerates its renewable energy transition, one thing remains clear: the sector’s success will rely not only on innovation, but on inclusion.

22/08/2025

https://miningbusinessafrica.co.za/international-commodity-summit-partners-with-african-energy-week/

Insiders suggest that the National Marketing Agency of South Africa, Brand South Africa, is preparing to reposition the country as a dominant node in global energy and commodity supply chains

21/08/2025

https://miningbusinessafrica.co.za/ksb-believes-trade-shows-are-vital-in-the-era-of-low-cost-imports/

As South Africa grapples with a flood of low-cost pump and valve imports from Asia and other global manufacturing hubs, the recent IFAT Africa trade show in Johannesburg offered a rare opportunity for local pump and valve manufacturers to prove their mettle.

20/08/2025

https://miningbusinessafrica.co.za/hard-realities-in-financial-provisioning-for-gistm/

New tailings standards place considerable onus on mining companies to ensure adequate financial provisioning for the closure of their tailings storage facilities (TSFs) – notably for future costs that these TSFs will incur after closure or may incur in the case of failure.

19/08/2025

Trafo Power Solutions has established itself as a key provider of tailored electrical power solutions in Africa, leveraging its expertise and deep understanding of mining operations to address challenging conditions. Its recent supply of nine transformers to a mineral sands operation in Mozambique underscores its capability in delivering specialised solutions for demanding mining environments.

Providing tailored electrical power solutions to the African market has positioned Trafo Power Solutions as a key player in the region.

18/08/2025

https://miningbusinessafrica.co.za/mc-mining-begins-openpit-operations-at-makhado-hard-coking-coal-project/

MC Mining has commenced openpit mining at its flagship Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project in Limpopo, marking a key milestone in the development of what is set to become a strategic domestic source of metallurgical coal.

16/08/2025

https://miningbusinessafrica.co.za/the-case-for-repurposing-south-africas-6000-abandoned-mines/

South Africa urgently needs to explore new solutions to repurposing abandoned mines, as the presence of some 6,100 abandoned mines across the country are endangering surrounding communities and risk inflicting long-term environmental harm.

15/08/2025

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions recently celebrated the graduation of 39 community members from its Foundational Learning Competence (FLC) programme which equips participants with essential English and numeracy skills to access further training and employment. The initiative forms part of Sandvik’s broader CSI strategy to drive inclusive socio-economic development through education and skills upliftment.

14/08/2025

Booyco Engineering has successfully supplied 20 HVAC systems - comprising A009 evaporator units and B009 condenser units - along with installation kits and compressors to a mining operation in Tanzania. Managing Director Brenton Spies highlights the importance of reliable HVAC solutions given the region’s high temperatures and humidity, ensuring both operator comfort and optimal machine performance.

Booyco Engineering has successfully fulfilled a significant order for Tanzania, supplying a total of 20 HVAC systems to a mining operation in that country.

12/08/2025

https://miningbusinessafrica.co.za/how-women-at-steinmuller-africa-are-reshaping-industry-leadership/

Female executives at Steinmüller Africa are reshaping leadership dynamics in the industrial sector, replacing traditional command-and-control approaches with people-first strategies that prioritise psychological wellbeing and employee empowerment.

11/08/2025

De Beers Group

As the mining industry continues to evolve, De Beers Group is leading the charge in reshaping what inclusion and representation look like across its operations.

09/08/2025

https://miningbusinessafrica.co.za/advanced-excavator-technology-cuts-operational-costs/

As construction and mining sectors in Southern Africa continue to operate under pressure from rising input costs and increasingly strict environmental regulations, fuel consumption has emerged as a critical determinant of project viability.