“The Mine Health and Safety Act states that the installation of incline conveyor belts must include the fitting and use of one or more devices to preent run-back or run-on,…
Photography by Jeremy Glyn for SRK in November 2023. There is a need for deeper, more inclusive engagement to truly support those most at risk in mining communities, according to…
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a leading pan-African multilateral development finance institution, is set to play a prominent role at African Mining Week 2025. With over $14 billion mobilized for…
Namibia has made notable progress in attracting mining investment, climbing from 42nd to 35th place in the Fraser Institute’s 2024 Investment Attractiveness Index. The country now ranks fourth in Africa,…
South Africa, historically one of Africa’s mining powerhouses, is facing a productivity crisis that threatens the viability of key operations. Falling commodity prices, rising energy costs, and aging infrastructure have…
Africa’s mining industry saw a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2023, with total deal value reaching $5 billion—a 140% increase from the previous year. This uptick reflects growing…
Fairphone / Flickr More than 50% of global cobalt production comes from the DR Congo. In the Katanga province, where many of the cobalt mines are found, about 15 to…
Cementation Africa’s reputation as a global leader in shaft sinking and mine development is underpinned by decades of engineering experience and deep technical capability, residing with the company’s Mine Engineering…
The Critical Role of Logistics in Mining Productivity South Africa's mining sector stands as a cornerstone of the national economy, contributing significantly to GDP, employment, and export earnings. However, the…
Nigeria has cemented a significant new partnership with energy giant TotalEnergies to develop its deepwater oil potential. The production-sharing contract, which includes local firm South Atlantic Petroleum (Sapetro), covers two major…