Scandals and strikes: an uncertain future for
Mining giant Anglo American is selling some of its South African platinum mines due to their limited profitability. The South African Government has expressed increasing concern about the state of mining and the loss of thousands of jobs in the sector, so the sale will set the tone for whether or not the industry is salvageable.
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The five largest gold mines in South Africa
The following are the five largest gold mines by production in South Africa in 2023, according to GlobalData's mining database, which tracks more than 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure across more than 150 countries and over 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.
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How South Africa is Leading in Mining Technology
South Africa's mining heritage is rich and influential: Home to world-renowned mines such as the Kimberley diamond mines and the Witwatersrand goldfields. A hub for mining innovation, with local companies and research institutions driving global advancements.
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Technology and growth in the South African mining …
We assessed critical success factors influencing the adoption of advanced technology in the South African mining industry and explored challenges faced by the industry in adopting advanced technology in its …
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The digital pickaxe: how ICT is unearthing mining's future.
The mining industry, a cornerstone of South Africa's and Africa's economies, is undergoing a technological revolution driven by the integration of Information and …
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Technology paves the way for sustainable mining in Africa
Partnerships with global mining companies and technology providers can accelerate the transfer of knowledge and expertise, but the real success will lie in Africa's ability to …
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Thorny River: inside a cutting edge project to mine
The initiative taken by the two partners follows the steps of previous successful explorations in South Africa, with the added value of technology never used in the mining industry before. Hopes for success are high and only time will tell if there are more profitable kimberlite pipes beneath the surface of Thorny River waiting to be discovered.
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Transforming African Mining with AI and Automation
AI and automation are transforming African mining, enhancing safety, ... Anglo American's automated drilling operations in South Africa. Anglo American, a global mining giant, has embraced automation in South Africa through its automated drilling systems. ... 7 Countries with the Best Mining Opportunities Right Now . January 31, 2025 ...
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The final shape of South Africa's new mining charter
In September, South African Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane announced that the charter had finally been approved by the cabinet, and in October Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe issued the final charter itself, entitled 'Broad-Based Socio- Economic Empowerment Charter for the Mining and Minerals Industry'.
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Technology paves the way for sustainable mining in …
Africa's moment. For technology to truly transform Africa's mining sector, it must be complemented by a focus on collaboration and investment in local industries. Partnerships with global mining companies and technology …
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Mining technology jobs in South Africa
The company is at the forefront of mining technology, providing advanced analytics and solutions that drive efficiency and safety in the industry. CyberPro's expertise spans the full range of modern software development, digital and data technologies and vendors, with a focus on Microsoft, AWS and Oracle. Familiarity with authentication and authorisation systems, such as …
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10 Best South Africa Cryptocurrency Blogs & Websites in 2025
MyBroadband is South Africa's biggest and best IT news website, covering the latest international and local IT and tech news. Email ****@mybroadband.co.za Facebook Followers 288.3K Twitter Followers 114.2K Instagram Followers 14.1K Frequency 2 posts/week Domain Authority 84 Read Now Get Email Contact Get Influential Bloggers Contacts Get …
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Excitement Builds for the 2025 Mining Indaba: A New Era for …
The 2025 Mining Indaba took place on 3–6 February in Cape Town, marking one of the most transformative editions in history. Industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and, for …
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2025 Mining Indaba – Ministry of Technology and …
The 2025 Mining Indaba is being held in Capetown -South Africa from the 3-6th February 2025 under the theme " Building Unified African Mining Value Chain: Enhancing Best Practice". The Ministry of Technology and Science has been …
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The benefits of legalising artisanal mining in South Africa
Following the death of 75 illegal miners earlier this year, South Africa's largest union, the Congress of South African Trade Unions said, "It is now obvious that focusing on criminalisation of the independent small-scale mining, …
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Slater Mining & Energy
The Slater family started opencast and underground mining in 1980 in Northern KZN, South Africa. Due to this mining heritage, SLATER M&E has strong relationships with several open-cast and underground mining companies that can bring a full-caliber mining solution to the table.
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Mining Trends Watch: How African mines will embrace a new era …
Siemens Sub-Saharan Africa CEO Sabine Dall'Omo unpacks five modernisation trends that will shape African mining by 2040. Trend 1: The autonomous machinery revolution …
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American Resources, Novare partner to develop Africa's first …
"South Africa-based Novare will lead the way forward, modelling how African nations can and must serve as primary stakeholders in the global supply chain for critical minerals." ReElement Technologies aims to begin the development of the refining facility by the second half of 2025 (H2 2025).
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Anglo American's history in South Africa
Though one of the world's major multinational mining companies, reporting a profit in 2019 of $4.6bn from its diversified operations across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, Anglo American has its historical home in South Africa. The country played host to the bulk of Anglo American's early growth and diversification, and the recent announcement of an …
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SA Mining Outlook: Challenges Persist, but Opportunities Abound
South Africa's mining sector faces challenges like regulatory issues and operational costs but has growth opportunities in critical minerals. ... Technology such as automation and digitization are promoting companies to reduce operational costs, improve safety, and improve efficiency. ... 7 Countries with the Best Mining Opportunities Right ...
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Key sectors in South Africa: What to expect in 2025
Tags: AI in business, AI in finance, cashless payments Africa, digital transformation South Africa, economic growth South Africa, fintech trends South Africa, green technology mining, home loans ...
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South Africa's new mining precinct: supporting local …
Globally, 69% of mining companies are looking at remote operation and control centres, 29% are looking at robotics and 27% are looking at unmanned drones. Despite the mining industry in South Africa contributing …
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Mining pumps lead the way in water management innovation
With energy accounting for anywhere between 10% and 40% of mine operating costs, reducing consumption not only goes towards mines cutting their carbon emissions but can also play a significant role in decreasing operational expenditure. Although mining's largest contributors to energy consumption come from exploration and extraction – such as digging …
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Tackling the transparency of mine rehabilitation in South Africa
CER's report ranks 11 mining companies according to the usefulness and clarity of their public disclosures of finances covering environmental rehabilitation, with Lonmin, MC Mining and Wesizwe Platinum said to have the least clear …
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Digital shifts in South African mining: putting people …
By incorporating advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and automation, digital mining promises to enhance operational efficiency, improve worker safety, and reduce costs and environmental impacts.
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Technologies Transforming the South African Mining Industry
Advanced geological imaging technology stands as a pillar of modern mining, offering a high-definition view beneath the Earth's surface. This precision is particularly pivotal in the mineral-rich Bushveld Complex of South Africa, where the Maseve platinum mine conducted experiments in 2020 that showcased the potential of such imaging. By ...
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17 Top Mining Companies in South Africa · February 2025 | F6S
Detailed info and reviews on 17 top Mining companies and startups in South Africa in 2025. Get the latest updates on their products, jobs, funding, investors, founders and more. ... Currently the movement in the farming industry is towards precision farming where farmers are using modern technology to manage the farm on a case-by-case and ...
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The Future Of Mining | Technology
How Technology Can Transform Africa's Mining Industry Africa is abundant in natural resources. It is home to almost a third of the world's mineral reserves, 40% of the world's gold and as much as 90% of its chromium and platinum. Yet to unlock that resource richness, Africa's mining industry needs urgent modernisation.
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v116n11a8 The nature of mining input technology in South …
linkages in the South African mining industry. The majority (83%) of companies that provide input technologies into mining are located in Gauteng Province, and relatively few are found in provinces where mining is concentrated such as North-West, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Free State. 71 /.") mining input technology; backward linkages; South ...
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Leading magazine on Mining technology in South Africa
Launched in March 2005, Modern Mining now ranks as one of South Africa's leading mining monthlies. The magazine is designed to offer valuable business intelligence on mining to its readers and covers mining throughout Africa with a particular focus on Southern Africa. It has an extensive news secti...
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