What happens to the community when a mine closes?
BY: JANINE ESPIN When mines scale down or close down, the impact on the surrounding community is significant. The burning question is: can the blow be softened? When mines are established,…
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SA’s energy economy must look ahead to replace coal jobs
Lesley Jeffrey, principal geologist (coal), SRK Consulting (SA) As South Africa's largest mining contributor to gross domestic product, the coal sector may be facing considerable job losses as the country's…
Mining needs to change to be sustainable
South Africa needs to reshape its mining industry to fit a vision of a sustainable society. "This requires us to collectively engage in changing the current economic model in this…
Miners turn to green power options
Using renewables is helping the industry cut costs and reduce polluting emissions Mining has long had a reputation for being a dirty, polluting industry. Now it hopes to change that…
Good times beckon for Zim mining sector
Zimbabwe's mining sector is headed for exciting times with foreign investors reportedly reaching lofty heights since the new dispensation rose to power, subsequently staging peaceful and successful harmonised polls, according…
More than 30,000 diamonds seized in Angola
Over 30,000 diamond were seized in various provinces of country, as part of the transparency operation carried out by the Angolan executive since September 25. The stones correspond to 1,894…
Africa can get more from its minerals by building industries to service mines
Multinational firms from Europe, North America and more recently China still dominate the extraction and refining of most of minerals mined in Africa with minimal roles for African firms. From these minerals,…
Mining sector sees growth in second quarter
The mining sector grew by 4.9% and contributed 0.4 of a percentage point to gross domestic product (GDP) growth, led by growth in platinum group metals (PGMs), copper and nickel,…
7 figures that reflect the state of mining in SA
Although still considered a "sunrise industry" by the Minerals Council of South Africa - formerly known as the Chamber of Mines - SA's mining industry has faced job losses, a…
South African scientists unveil new mining safety technology
The South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced three devices using the latest mining safety technology at the Mandela Mining Precinct in Johannesburg. The three technologies…
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