By Andrew Bahlmann, Chief Executive, Corporate and Advisory, Deal Leaders International Copper has emerged as the premier strategic metal in the mining mergers and acquisitions (M&A) dialogue. Forecasts suggest copper demand could rise by roughly [...]
Despite being home to some of the richest resources, about 600 million people on the African continent remain without access to reliable energy, which, with ageing infrastructure and no access to affordable financing, continues to [...]
By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck One of the most important features of a lubricant is the reduction of friction between two surfaces. Besides the base oil, additives, like friction modifiers, are added to perform [...]
The Sprout Academy Assisted Learning Centre received office supplies and hygiene products donations from Kumba Iron Ore’s Women in Mining division. […]
Alastair Bovim, CEO and co-founder of South Africa-based environmental intelligence company, Insight Terra, reflects on the lessons learned in 2025 for tailings management and outlines what must change. He argues that while standards like Global [...]
Once almost exclusively associated with oil and petrochemicals, Saudi Arabia is rapidly transforming its mineral sector into a third pillar of its economy, writes Dr Nicolaas C Steenkamp for African Mining, Incorporating Mining Mirror. [...]
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the fifth Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh from 13–15 January 2026. The event will do more than convene mining ministers, explorers and financiers – it [...]
By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Fighting against rust in lubrication systems is an age-old battle. This edition of WearCheck’s Lube Kitchen Series highlights the important role played by corrosion inhibitors. […]
Alistair Bennett, managing director at SkyJacks, explains that regular maintenance is essential in the lifting equipment industry – it shouldn’t be a box-ticking exercise, but rather a commitment to safety and performance. [...]
South Africa’s public and private sectors are being urged to speed up the use of zinc-based corrosion protection technologies to address crumbling infrastructure. According to the International Zinc Association’s (IZA) director, Simon Norton, zinc provides [...]
