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Why geopolitics matters to your pocket
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (565+ words) Geopolitics tends to be something that most people view as something that happens far away from them " tensions involving things like borders or disputes over natural resources taking place at the other end of the world. The reality is far…...
World Mining Congress participants to explore Machu Picchu
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (298+ words) The World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026 will gather highly influential figures within the mining industry and expose participants to a unique experience that combines history, culture and world-class mining operations. Machu Picchu-Cerro Verde. Supplied by World Mining Congress Set to convene…...
Ethiopia’s mineral wealth finally translates into production growth
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (1072+ words) For decades, the narrative surrounding Ethiopia's mining sector has been one of immense geological promise stifled by bureaucratic inertia, infrastructure deficits and security concerns, writes Dr Nicolaas C Steenkamp, for African Mining, incorporating Mining Mirror. However, the 20242026 period marks a…...
When judicial precedent outpaces regulatory clarity (Part 2)
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (78+ words) By Garyn Rapson, partner and Gaura Moodley, trainee attorney at Webber Wentzel Continuing from part one" Partner at Webber Wentzel, Garyn Rapson. All images supplied by Webber Wentzel Gaura Moodley, trainee attorney. Source: Supplied by Webber Wentzel Cold Link Africa…...
When judicial precedent outpaces regulatory clarity (Part 1)
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (125+ words) By Garyn Rapson, partner and Gaura Moodley, trainee attorney at Webber Wentzel Partner at Webber Wentzel, Garyn Rapson. All images Supplied by Webber Wentzel Gaura Moodley, trainee attorney. The constitutional and administrative-law foundation for this approach is well established. In…...
SAPICS warns escalating geopolitical tensions threaten SA economy
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (378+ words) Supply chain industry body SAPICS has warned that South African businesses and consumers will not be "spared" the effects of the ongoing geopolitical conflicts between Iran and the US. Disruptions to energy markets, maritime shipping routes and logistics insurance significantly…...
Advanced innovation and skills development crucial to SA’s mining future
1+ week, 1+ day ago (798+ words) By Prof. Glen Nwaila, Dr Leonidas Vonopartis and Gobona Lizzie Tau South Africa stands at a decisive moment for its mining industry, shaped not only by rising global demand for critical minerals but also by the need to leverage the…...
Africa seeing growth in new mining projects
1+ week, 2+ day ago (495+ words) An increase in exploration activities in Ghana, Namibia and South Africa is redirecting African nations to the forefront of the global mining supply chain, driving a surge in new mineral projects to meet global demand. African mining markets are witnessing…...
Is Scope 3 the next frontier for South African business?
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (318+ words) By Foster Tshiluvhu, head of Compliance at CMS South Africa Foster Tshiluvhu, the head of Compliance at CMS South Africa. Supplied by CMS South Africa But as sustainability reporting matures from what could be argued as a "nice-to-have" marketing exercise…...
Zimbabwe’s export ban: Can Zimbabwe process its lithium? (Part 1)
2+ week, 1+ day ago (415+ words) By Dr Nicolaas C Steenkamp The Zimbabwean government has announced an indefinite ban on the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates. Freepik.com Today, that paradigm is violently shifting. Across the continent, governments are awakening to the leverage…...