Op-Ed
Read latest Opinion news based on commodities, finance, health and safety, exploration and development, business and other topics at African Mining Market.
- Oct- 2025 -22 October

Implementing South Africa’s new occupational exposure limit for silica dust
Health and safety are at the core of every responsible mining operation. While this was…
- 17 October

How renewable energy is reshaping Namibia’s mining workforce and power supply
Namibia is boldly staking its claim as a leader in renewable energy in southern Africa.…
- Sep- 2025 -23 September

Putting fundamentals first in project success
For mining professionals, bringing a new operation into production is not about slogans or the…
- Aug- 2025 -26 August

Putting people at the heart of South African mining’s renewable energy transition
Mining companies are investing heavily in renewable energy, but technology alone cannot guarantee the success…
- 21 August

Africa’s mineral wealth and digital transformation
Africa, often dubbed the ‘world’s mineral hub,’ holds 30% of the globe’s mineral resources and…
- 18 August

Deploying the right GenAI tools can cut mining’ maintenance costs by 10%
Unplanned maintenance now accounts for 60% of total mine maintenance spending. Innovative solutions, specifically deploying…
- Jul- 2025 -25 July

Mastering micro-political risk: The real game-changer for Francophone Africa’s mining futures
It’s more than just the minerals When Western miners explore Francophone Africa, they see world-class…
- 21 July

The secret to mining contractor management success in Africa’s emerging markets
International companies expanding into Africa’s emerging markets often arrive with best-in-class contractor management systems, only…


