Rio Tinto’s Richards Bay Mineral in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. Picture: SUPPLIED Mining is one of Africa’s most important industries. It has contributed significantly to economic growth, has been instrumental in…
Zurich, 1 July 2021 – Hitachi ABB Power Grids today announced that it will be evolving to become Hitachi Energy from October 2021. The decision to change name has board…
ANALYSISBy Ed Stoddard The contrast between the two sectors that should be linked throws into sharp relief the economy's failure to live up to its potential. South Africa's mining sector…
On May 28, Strata Worldwide – South Africa performed the final inspection and official sign-off of the first locally built Strata ERCX chambers. The steel-sided emergency walk-in units are Strata’s…
Grand Inga hydropower project. Image from Wikimedia The Inga hydropower scheme in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could be the key to the green electrification of Africa, according to…
Acrux Sorting Technology has announced that its advanced sensor-based sorting technology is to be deployed at a Wescoal Holdings Ltd-owned coal mining operation in South Africa. Acrux subsidiary, Acrux Sorting…
If mining is to continue playing an important role in South Africa, then it must digitally transform. MINING has played a crucial role in South Africa’s economy for the best…
Mining group Sibanye-Stillwater has received accreditation to administer Covid-19 vaccines. (Getty Images) Sibanye-Stillwater has been accredited to administer Covid-19 vaccines at four of its facilities. Sibanye has 44 clinics and…
The Kwazulu Natal Provincial Government has urged people involved in illegal mining in KwaHlathi, near Ladysmith, to immediately leave the site, warning that people found there on Thursday will face…
Global deployments of the 450 MHz spectrum will drive mission critical and business critical internet of things (IoT) applications and new business models across industries. Zurich, 24 June 2021…