Op-Ed
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- Apr- 2023 -14 April
Mentoring certification is now mandatory for mining engineers – but this is not a bad thing
As of January 2023, the Mine Engineer’s Certificate of Competency requires a mentor to possess…
- 3 April
Marijuana testing in the workplace: A necessity for safety-sensitive industries
Despite the decriminalisation of marijuana for personal use in 2018, it is still important for…
- Mar- 2023 -28 March
How to grow South Africa’s hydrogen economy
South Africa has the potential to be a global leader in green hydrogen production due…
- 24 March
VSDs in mining – how to protect this vital operations’ component
Variable speed drives (VSDs) form an integral part of mines today; it is an energy…
- 21 March
Flexible power technologies will make Africa’s energy leapfrogging a reality
Africa’s ability to leapfrog traditional power systems and adopt renewables on a massive scale is…
- 16 March
Why continuous learning is a must for workplace health and safety
Promoting a workplace attitude that prioritises safety requires a commitment to continuous learning, and by…
- Jan- 2023 -30 January
How to speed up Namibia’s resource beneficiation through a TES partner
With the recent announcement of the biggest discovery of oil in Namibia’s history – an…
- 11 January
Addressing industry skills shortages in the mining sector by engaging in the new QCTO framework
In its global risk barometer for 2022, international financial services provider Allianz surveyed 2 ,650…
