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The demand for mine planning solutions is on the rise in Africa, with mining solutions developer Maptek Africa GM Nick Venter noting that there is particular interest in new technology that can be integrated with current systems. Read More

Production increased dramatically in March but manufacturing may offset some of the gains. SA could be well on its way to avoiding a recession, courtesy of a resurgent mining sector. Read More

Mining companies facing a class action suit from mineworkers who developed silicosis on South Africa’s gold mines are expected to reach an out-of-court settlement before the close of the year. Read More

Sibanye Gold CEO Neal Froneman does not mince his words. With his forthright comments on why Sibanye is steering clear of further investments in SA, we have to wonder whether Froneman is voicing what many other CEOs are thinking. Read More

 Small-scale mining is a growing issue across Africa. With regulators in Ghana this week making their first moves to shut down artisanal operations — part of an emerging campaign against environmental damage. Read More

The damage of the credit downgrade extends beyond foreign direct investment inflows and will also impact potential mergers and acquisitions going forward. Read More

The downgrades of South Africa’s sovereign rating to sub-investment could see mining companies delay investments in projects owing to, among others, increased borrowing costs, according to a local mining expert. Read More

The CEO of Anglo American Platinum, Chris Griffith, says his goal is to turn the world's largest producer of platinum into a company where no miners are killed. Ever. Read More

Mining in this country is the most devastated industry - without a world war. A major reason is South Africa’s uncertain regulatory environment, and despite the quality resources in the ground, no investment will take place until a stable regulatory environment is established. Read More

The improvement comes against the backdrop of moderate growth in the sector driven by platinum group metals. Read More