Webber Wentzel
Energy transition brings mining beneficiation into focus. Who wins?
3rd February 2025 Energy is on the minds of policymakers worldwide. In South Africa, while we may be at the beginning of the end of loadshedding, the government and... →
Forgotten influence in the mining industry: The procurement mafia
30th January 2025 It is understandably popular public opinion that the construction mafia is associated with the traditional sector of construction and the built... →
The future of mining depends on the industry’s ability to finance itself
29th January 2025 It is perhaps ironic that as the world moves toward a cleaner future, more mining is projected to take place to facilitate the "Just Energy... →
Harnessing the Potential of Critical Minerals in Southern Africa: A Catalyst for Sustainable Growth
28th January 2025 Southern Africa is poised at a unique crossroad - a moment of unparalleled opportunity to leverage its vast reserves of critical minerals to drive... →
Is SA’s mushrooming private school sector affected by Ramaphosa’s BELA Bill?
27th January 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill into law on 13 September 2024, but its implementation has been... →
The Electricity Regulation Amendment Act and South Africa's new era of electricity market transformation
27th January 2025 On 1 January 2025, the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act 38 of 2024 (ERAA) came into effect, following extensive stakeholder engagement and... →
Confluence of geopolitics, energy, and trade is driving change in African mining industry
23rd January 2025 The African mining sector is at an exciting juncture in 2025. Three macro trends are converging simultaneously within the industry, creating... →
Improving mining infrastructure for economic growth
16th January 2025 Infrastructure is a bellwether of a country’s potential for economic growth. Governments that spend on infrastructure give themselves the best... →