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Technology and sustainability are inextricably linked, says Kumba tech head 
By: Martin Creamer 18th August 2020 Technology and sustainability go hand-in-hand, says Kumba Iron Ore technical and projects executive head Glen Mc Gavigan. “In my view, you can’t... →
All-female exploration crew drilling for iron-ore in Northern Cape
By: Martin Creamer 29th July 2020 An all-female exploration crew has commenced drilling activities on two new prospecting sites in the Northern Cape, where Kumba Iron Ore, with its... →
Kumba, Anglo boards approve new R7bn iron-ore project at Kolomela
By: Martin Creamer 28th July 2020 Iron-ore mining and marketing company Kumba Iron Ore on Tuesday announced the approval of the Kapstevel South project at its Kolomela mine, by both... →
Labour Appeal Court ruling underscores the importance of safety in mining
22nd July 2020 The Labour Appeal Court has ruled that it is justifiable to dismiss mine employees for a first-time offence of disregarding safety rules, given the... →
Master Drilling expects earnings fall
By: Martin Creamer 8th June 2020 Rock boring and drilling services provider Master Drilling has advised shareholders of an earnings fall. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed... →
Urgent plea to allow struggling alluvial diamond sector to create jobs
By: Martin Creamer 3rd June 2020 The discovery of alluvial diamonds in the unique secondary deposits of the Middle Orange River downstream of Hopetown in South Africa in 1867 was... →
CEF denies nine ‘requests’ for support amount to a bailout
By: Terence Creamer 12th May 2020 South Africa’s State-owned Central Energy Fund (CEF) has outlined an extensive list of support measures – including access to a portion of the fuel... →
Glencore well positioned to navigate Covid challenges – Glasenberg
By: Martin Creamer 30th April 2020 Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore is well positioned to navigate the current challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic,... →
