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Two elephants: The trade war headed by US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping
could be the blessing in disguise that Africa sorely needs, according to the writer.

The US-Sino tiff, boon for Africa

There are already promising indications that economic competition at various levels between the United States and China is benefitting the African continent

Dig deep: The writer says authoritarian regimes are more likely to ensure profit from mining goes only to elites than democratic ones. Photo: Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images

Mining flourishing depends on strengthening democracy

Deliberations on democracy were not a big part of the mining talks in Joburg but players in the sector need to recognise their responsibilities

Digitalisation and automation will help with health and safety issues in South Africa’s mining industry.  (Russell Scott, Tyrone Bradley/Red Bull Content Pool; Anglo American)

Digging deep

Automation is unstoppable, but if we’re strategic about its implementation, it presents major opportunities

The Mining Indaba 2019 create many opportunities for exclusive discussions with the industry’s key stakeholders, on resource nationalism, sustainability, skills shortages and digitalisation. (Photo: Oupa Nkosi)

The Mining Indaba 2019: A look ahead

The indaba has become a powerful platform for funding, networking, discussions, making deals and more

Verner Ayukegba, senior vice president for international policy at African Energy Chamber

Digging deep: Change for the future

There is a cautious optimism in the mining industry at present

Mxolisi Mgojo of Minerals Council of SA, Deshnee Naido of African Base Metals and Vedanta Zinc International, Ian Cockerill of BlackRock World Mining Trust, Sipho Nkosi of Talent 10. (Photos: Wynand van der Merwe)

Getting underground and creating value

Modernisation is the key for South African mining

Mineral Reseources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane’s links to the Guptas has irrevocably destroyed his credibility.

Tainted people can’t lead ANC’s transformation charge

Zwane’s new charter is easy to dismiss due to his Gupta links

On the eve of the DA’s federal congress being held in Tshwane

​Weaker than expected mining results may drag GDP down

The mining sector recorded strong year-on-year growth in 2017, however its weak momentum may wear on South Africa’s GDP

Don of Alex: Paul Mashatile has bided his time to have a shot at the president’s job.
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Mashatile confirms Zuma’s refusal to resign

Speaking to investors, Mashatile confirms Zuma refused to step down during a meeting with the ANC’s top six officials on Sunday.

In October last year Zwane was criticised by the industry for his handling of proposed changes to the mining charter. The industry has since been calling for policy clarity since.

Our cup runneth over, Zwane tells mining indaba

‘After a period of stabilisation and consolidation in 2016, the mining industry in 2017 continued to strengthen in its recovery’

A mining vision can be good but

Much ado about responsible mining in Africa yields few results

The African Union endorses the vision for responsible mining – but does big capital?

The gold-mining industry caved and reached a settlement in a 12-year case brought by claimants over hazardous work conditions that cause silicosis and silico-tuberculosis.

#MiningIndaba: Why the real mining investors won’t be in Cape Town this week

The most important people in mining will not be among the movers and shakers at the high-profile event this week.

Tesla’s Lithium-ion battery factory in McCarran

So who is not ‘dying’ in African mining? The answer may surprise you

It would be easy to say minerals have taken a hammering, but some are proving to be bulletproof.

China, India and Japan court Africa at the mining table

A tale of three Asian countries and their quest to gain a stake in the natural riches of the continent.

Red tape and power struggles: SA is losing mining investment

South Africa ranks as one of the richest countries in natural resources. The problem: few companies want to deal with the headache of getting it.

SA’s jobs gold mine heads for exhaustion

The jobs on the line in Anglo American’s plan to bring profits back to its SA operations are just the first of many the sector is about to bleed.

Mining indaba: Government and mining sector should partner up

Industry experts say a strong relationship between the state and the mining industry is needed in South Africa for it to realise its full potential.