Op-Ed
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- May- 2024 -23 May

Addressing safety wear equality – the push for gender-appropriate PPE for women in mining
The South African mining industry is undergoing a transformation, with a growing number of women…
- 16 May

Empowering prosperity – social labour planning for inclusive workforce development
For mining companies, Social Labour Planning (SLP) should be more than a tick-box exercise when…
- 16 May

How staffing solutions can drive South Africa’s mining boom
The South Africa mining industry is currently experiencing a welcome resurgence. New mining licenses are…
- Apr- 2024 -22 April

The fine balance between cost-effectiveness and efficiency – what to know about choosing the right industrial fan supplier
Industrial fans play a crucial role in various industry applications, including power generation, mining, mineral…
- Mar- 2024 -27 March

Overcoming outsourcing hurdles with skill strategies for mining contractors
The South African mining sector is experiencing an increasing trend of outsourcing non-core operations to…
- 19 March

Forging Ahead: Mining’s resilience in the face of economic headwinds
As the Finance Director of a mid-tier mining Group operating in South Africa, I’m keenly…
- 13 March

Automation in mining – the key to South Africa’s competitiveness on a global stage
Automation has the potential to revolutionise South Africa’s mining sector, improving efficiency and productivity while…
- 7 March

The digital mining frontier – future developments for process automation in mining
The digital process automation market is expected to reach a staggering US$24.2 billion by 2028,…


