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.
- Jul- 2026 -14 July
Investing in competence despite fuel price volatility
In the mining industry, the real instability often lies not underground, but in global market…
- 6 July
Could a valid breathalyser calibration certificate cost your company its CCMA case?
In safety-sensitive industries such as mining, manufacturing and logistics, alcohol testing is not a tick-box…
- Jun- 2026 -25 June
The QCTO countdown – progress, pressure, and plenty of questions for South African mines
The South African mining sector is racing towards a major regulatory transition. The Quality Council…
- 23 June
How modern EAM is becoming the driver of mines’ productivity, resilience, and sustainability gains
Like the swing of a pendulum, mining organisations find themselves caught in a familiar rhythm:…
- 19 June
South Africa’s beneficiation will backfire
South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition published its Industrial Development Strategy on 8th…
- 15 June
Cutting the cost of Africa’s energy transition with the right flexibility mix
Africa’s energy transition is entering a decisive phase. With some of the world’s best solar…
- 5 June
Mining’s new boom – A lifeline we can’t afford to waste
South Africa’s mining sector is experiencing an unexpected surge in momentum, but deeply rooted operational…
- 3 June
REIPPPP Value Assessment in South Africa’s liberalised electricity market
South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) has long been regarded as…
