Op-Ed
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- Jun- 2021 -14 June

Nigeria’s latest gas-related power shortages could have been avoided – Here is why
Nigeria’s national power generation dropped to 3,059 MW and for the subsequent seven days remained…
- 10 June

Regulatory compliance is key to driving economic recovery and sustainability in South Africa
In the past year, sustainability and compliance issues have taken a backseat as businesses prioritised…
- 7 June

Environmental stewardship and the mining sector – powering a greener future
We and our planet are in an environmental crisis. Climate change, population growth, pollution, poverty,…
- 7 June

Involving the youth in the mining sector is key to addressing rampant unemployment rates
Youth unemployment is a longstanding issue for South Africa, and one which was made worse…
- 6 June

Environmental stewardship and the mining sector – powering a greener future
We and our planet are in an environmental crisis. Climate change, population growth, pollution, poverty,…
- May- 2021 -18 May

Could soaring prices see copper fly too close to the sun?
With ever more bullish price forecasts, copper is flying high – but is enough attention…
- 6 May

Climate change and the mining sector financial sustainability: Risks, responsibilities, and opportunities
Building a sustainable future as a mining company requires an understanding of the financial risks…
- 4 May

Mining risk – will fortune favour the brave?
As philosopher Maimonides once said, “the risk of a wrong decision is preferable to the…


