Future of Mining
Comprehensive coverage on Future of Mining news and analysis in Africa.
- Oct- 2025 -15 October
From engineering to operations with digital integration
The mining industry has entered a period of unprecedented demand, a time of significant challenges,…
- Sep- 2025 -29 September
Wits DigiMine develops innovative digital platform to strengthen mining-community relations
A new digital platform developed at the Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine) within the Wits…
- 17 September
Close links with industry enhance value created by Wits School of Mining Engineering
For the mining sector to fully benefit from fast-moving scientific advancements, there must be a…
- 16 September
De Beers’ next generation crawler to boost marine diamond recovery
More than two decades after innovating its first sub-sea crawler technology for diamond recovery, De…
- Aug- 2025 -5 August
Namibia’s mining sector achieves record exploration spending
In 2024, the mining sector achieved a new record for exploration expenditure, amounting to N$1.23…
- Jul- 2025 -16 July
Leading the way to the all-electric mine
Decarbonising the mining sector requires more than just new technology; it demands a structured methodology,…
- Jun- 2025 -12 June
Stronger together: Partnerships will transform Africa’s mining sector
The time is opportune for Africa’s mining sector to step up and realise its full…
- May- 2025 -29 May
AI meets engineering – A smarter way to monitor mines post-closure
Mining inevitably leaves behind a legacy that must be managed responsibly for future generations. As…
