Op-Ed
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- Oct- 2021 -11 October
Ghana’s mining sector – an economic driver that could be improved
Although the mining sector is doing well in Ghana, its contribution to the country’s economy…
- Sep- 2021 -15 September

African power project boon?
South African businesses who have endured on-off rolling blackouts for the past 12 years are…
- Aug- 2021 -18 August

Sisi Safety Wear providing safety solutions for women in industry
Over the years, women have been making up a greater proportion of the workforce, and…
- 3 August

Pressure grows between African mineworkers and their Chinese bosses
A global rush for cobalt – an essential component in the lithium-ion batteries which power…
- Jul- 2021 -19 July

Adapting mandatory training to the digital age is critical to ensuring ongoing mine safety in the pandemic
Ongoing training is critical to ensuring the health and safety of all workers in a…
- 19 July

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) compliance is key to mitigating risk and building resilience in mining sector
Against a backdrop of uncertainty and unprecedented change in 2020, the mining industry is now…
- 1 July

“Dr Copper’s” prognosis is a sign to look to new markets like Zambia
When America sneezes, the world catches a cold. That old bellwether for the global economy…
- Jun- 2021 -22 June

Procuring the right safety footwear is key to female workers’ comfort and wellbeing
Industries’ requirements for safety footwear and other Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) have historically been male…


