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Oakbay "sets the record straight"
It's been a tough week for Oakbay. CEO, Nazeem Howa quit and the finance minister virtually thumbed his nose at the company's suggestion he withdraw his court application... read
Adapt or die: Tech will save mining
Adapt or die: Tech will save mining
[Graham Schwikkard and Aaron Burton] A storm is brewing that could shift the nature of the South African mining industry. At its heart is disruptive innovation... read
Renewables cheaper than coal - CSIR
Renewables cheaper than coal - CSIR
[Lutho Mtongana] CSIR experts have called on the DoE to factor in research showing renewables are cheaper than coal, before it publishes the latest IRP... read

Sustainability month
Source: Anglo American
A matter of trust

Danette Breitenbach

As long as the mining industry sees the community as only a labour force, there will be issues... read
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Energy
Angola's hydropower revolution risks
Angola's hydropower revolution risks
If not carefully managed, hydro-electric schemes along Angola's Kwanza River could have severe environmental impacts... read
Mining
Photo: Lauren Clifford-Holmes
Communities at risk in Malawi's mining push
Families living near Malawi's mining operations face serious problems with water, food, and housing, and are left in the dark about health and other risks... read
WWF jumps into Oakbay fray
WWF jumps into Oakbay fray
The WWF South Africa is concerned about claims that money held in trust for mine rehabilitation on behalf of Oakbay was diverted... read
All systems go for Northern Cape mega water project
All systems go for Northern Cape mega water project
Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane will on Friday, 21 October, turn the sod for the construction of the R18bn Vaal Gamagara Water Project in the Northern Cape... read
Chamber of Mines call on women in mining
Chamber of Mines call on women in mining

Issued by Intelligence Transfer Centre

Intelligence Transfer Centre (ITC) will be hosting the 8th Annual Women In Mining Conference on 22, 23 and 24 February 2017 at Gallagher Estate, Midrand... read
Source: Sibanye Gold
Sibanye Rustenburg platinum deal goes through
Sibanye's acquisition of Rustenburg Platinum Mines' (RPM) operations is now unconditional, with the effective date of transfer being 1 November 2016. read
Source: Brics India 2016
Brics investors shake on first joint mining project
In a first of its kind, Brics countries have come together to invest in a gold mining project in Siberia... read

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Science & Engineering
SA to make more forklifts powered by hydrogen
SA to make more forklifts powered by hydrogen
Plans are underway to manufacture more forklifts powered by hydrogen following the successful launch of South Africa's first prototype hydrogen fuel cell forklift earlier this year... read
Business
#FeesMustFall: Business calls for a good, hard look at the skills the country really needs
#FeesMustFall: Business calls for a good, hard look at the skills the country really needs

Ryan Ravens

Can we justify free tertiary education, when there's a greater need for a robust social security system? Does SA need more poets and politicians, when artisans are what will grow the economy?... read
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