Schneider Electric is one of the sponsors of this year’s African Mining Indaba has emphasized industry partnership in meeting critical minerals and metals demand The call comes after an International Energy Agency (IEA) report indicated that the Mining, Minerals, and Metals (MMM) industries’ clean energy transition will require the quadrupling …
Read More »ESG dialogue gains momentum
Despite environmental, social, and governance (ESG) uptake being at infancy level in Africa, more initiatives are being rolled out on the trend, as appetite heightens. With organisations now looking to incorporate ESG considerations in their strategies and objectives, dialogue on the issue is gaining momentum. This year a number of …
Read More »Bannerman appoints new COO
Bannerman Energy has appointed seasoned executive Gavin Chamberlain to the role of Chief Operating Officer. “I am delighted to welcome a professional of Gavin’s credentials and track record to the Bannerman team. Put simply, he ticks every box,” said Bannerman’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Brandon Munro. According to …
Read More »Energy revolution paves way for African mining
The global energy sector’s appetite for minerals – many of which can be sourced in Africa – is good news for the future of mining, and will no doubt be an important focus at this year’s Investing in Mining Indaba in Cape Town. However, the pressure on mines is still …
Read More »Sustained safety focus earns BME zero case rate
After five years of steadily implementing its Safety for Life brand, Omnia Group company BME has successfully achieved one of its key safety targets – a zero recordable case rate (RCR) – for the year ending January 2023. “We consider our zero RCR over the preceding 12 months as a …
Read More »Energy transition ambitions put on spotlight
Formerly known as African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, Enlit Africa 2023 returns showcasing the latest technology and services on offer in the power and energy sector Slated for 16 to 18 May at the CTICC in Cape Town under the theme: The multi-dimensional, multi-sectoral energy transition Enlit Africa includes …
Read More »Ramaphosa to attend Mining Indaba 2023
Organisers of Mining Indaba have announced that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed his attendance to the annual mining jamboree. Slated for Cape Town, South Africa next week, the event is expected to draw high-level participation of government and companies representatives Accompanied by eight ministers and three deputy ministers, …
Read More »Shino lures energy sector investors in London
By; Denise Mudawarima Authorities from the Ministry of Mines and Energy say the local economy offers a comprehensive overview of its upstream exploration and green hydrogen production opportunities. The revelation was made at the Invest in African Energy reception hosted by the African Energy Chamber in London recently. “The beauty …
Read More »Responsible mining demands multidisciplinary teams
By: Denise Mudawarima As the mining sector gathers again for the 2023 African Mining Indaba, there is likely to be both excitement and apprehension in the air. Global trends toward decarbonisation are raising demand expectations for battery minerals, and geopolitical tensions suggest that Africa may become more of a focus …
Read More »Latest Technology Advancements to be on display at Mining Indaba 2023 with Infratech Content Platform
The future of African mining will take centre stage as industry experts delve into the latest technology developments that contribute to building and delivering mines of the future, today. Brand new to Mining Indaba 2023 is the launch of the three-day InfraTech content platform. It will debut with an exciting lineup of …
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