Op-Ed
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- Aug- 2025 -21 August
Africa’s mineral wealth and digital transformation
Africa, often dubbed the ‘world’s mineral hub,’ holds 30% of the globe’s mineral resources and…
- 18 August
Deploying the right GenAI tools can cut mining’ maintenance costs by 10%
Unplanned maintenance now accounts for 60% of total mine maintenance spending. Innovative solutions, specifically deploying…
- Jul- 2025 -25 July
Mastering micro-political risk: The real game-changer for Francophone Africa’s mining futures
It’s more than just the minerals When Western miners explore Francophone Africa, they see world-class…
- 21 July
The secret to mining contractor management success in Africa’s emerging markets
International companies expanding into Africa’s emerging markets often arrive with best-in-class contractor management systems, only…
- 3 July
Charting the future of African mining and geotechnical excellence
The AfriRock 2025 Conference comes at a pivotal time for the African mining and geotechnical…
- Jun- 2025 -26 June
Machine vision, now in 4D
What is machine vision? By definition, it allows automated systems to “see” the real world;…
- 20 June
Strengthening transmission infrastructure is key to addressing Africa’s energy deficit
The progress in power generation across Africa has been encouraging: 26 GW of renewables-based generation…
- 17 June
Why the mining sector should rethink its service strategy
With the threat of a global downturn, costs are under constant scrutiny and mining companies…
