Environment
Comprehensive information on environment and latest mining market data in Africa.
- Feb- 2026 -18 February

De-risking a new chapter in South African gold mining
The rapid progress of West Wits Mining’s Qala Shallows – South Africa’s first gold mine…
- 17 February

What mining’s next governance shift looks like
Regulators, investors and communities are starting to demand tighter governance of tailings facilities, with greater…
- 10 February

National Treasury’s plan to institutionalise carbon credits is positive for investors
South Africa’s carbon credit market has historically functioned on the fringes of the financial system.…
- 3 February

Climate change assessment reports for environmental authorisations
South African environmental law is undergoing a decisive shift in how climate change considerations are…
- 2 February

Why climate change remains a major risk to African mining
Climate change is no longer a distant threat – it’s a present-day disruptor reshaping industries,…
- Jan- 2026 -30 January

The role of policy in water supply to the African mining industry
Water security is one of the biggest challenges facing Africa’s mining industry. According to the…
- 22 January

Emissions cuts matter as much as ore grades in an era defined by energy security and climate accountability
Working with mining companies across Africa and other remote regions, Aggreko sees firsthand how hybrid…
- Dec- 2025 -8 December

BME Metallurgy drives green chemistry for sustainable mining
Environmentally responsible chemical practices demand an integrated approach from mines, across the mining value chain,…


