Op-Ed
Read latest Op-Ed news based on commodities, finance, health and safety, exploration and development, business and other topics at African Mining Market.
- Feb- 2022 -23 February
Better mining enterprise development brings more value
Unemployment rates in and around mining communities increase annually, with limited new job opportunities emerging.…
- 1 February
What is needed to make hybrid energy solutions more affordable for smaller mines?
The energy consumption of the global mining industry amounts to 80% of the world’s electricity…
- Jan- 2022 -18 January
Safety in mining is not a ‘one size fits all’
Notorious for workplace accidents and injuries, the mining industry can be a dangerous place to…
- 17 January
The impact of changing leadership on the mining sector and its ability to comply
The mining sector forms a crucial part of South Africa’s economy, and the need for…
- 13 January
2022 – the year of upliftment for mining communities in South Africa
The communities surrounding mines have a critical role to play, not only in the feasibility…
- 12 January
Alcohol education and testing is the only way to effectively increase workplace safety in mines
With its reputation as one of the most dangerous industries in the world, it’s important…
- Oct- 2021 -22 October
How Zambian trade unions’ good intentions hurt workers
In Zambia’s mining industry, wages and working conditions have consistently declined for 30 years. This…
- 20 October
Meeting South Africa’s carbon emissions target: first we measure, then we manage
As the world’s 12th largest greenhouse gas emitter, South Africa has indicated that total emissions…
