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Constant changes at tailings dams are detrimental
The monitoring of tailings dams could provide better levels of confidence that the facility is performing as was intended if regular monitoring data measurements were compared to expected values... read more>>



Markets
Petrol price remains unchanged
The price of petrol will remain unchanged next month, the Department of Energy says... read more>>
JSE flat amid profit-taking in resources sector

Madeleine van Niekerk

The JSE was flat on Tuesday morning, 5 May, due to some profit-taking in the resources sector after it firmed by almost 3% on Monday due to expectations of further monetary stimulus in China... read more>>
Mining Resources
Minister heads to SA-Saudi Arabia Joint Economic Commission
Trade and Industry Minister, Rob Davies, will today leave for Saudi Arabia to co-chair the 6th session of the South Africa-Saudi Arabia Joint Economic Commission (JEC)... read more>>
Science & Engineering
Wits students use @RISK software to manage mining risk
Students at the Wits School of Mining Engineering are employing a high-tech program to manage mining risk... read more>>
Africa
Nigeria's state oil firm needs complete overhaul, audit says
A government-ordered audit into Nigeria's powerful state oil company found that it needs to be completely and urgently overhauled, after corruption scandals and suspect spending have tarnished its reputation... read more>>
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Business
The nuts and bolts of succession planning
Succession planning is about filling the organisation's talent pipeline and building internal strength... read more>>
Government news
Eskom performs maintenance over long weekend
Eskom has performed even more planned maintenance over the long weekend, returning 1,453MW back to service. read more>>
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