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26 Jun 2022
26 Jun 2022
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SA’s mining future rests on exploration turnaround

SA’s mining future rests on exploration turnaround The Junior Indaba, held in Johannesburg earlier this month, highlighted once again that South Africa is losing ground on the exploration and junior […]
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19 Jun 2022
19 Jun 2022
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Flood resilience should be a key focus for SA

Flood resilience should be a key focus for SA As flood events become more frequent and severe, South Africa will need to lift its game in disaster management to become […]
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17 Jun 2022
17 Jun 2022
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WhyAfrica’s Road Trip aims to benefit business in Africa

WhyAfrica’s Road Trip aims to benefit business in Africa Two years in the making, WhyAfrica’s Southern Africa Overland Road Trip 2022 will leave Johannesburg on Monday 20 June to embark […]
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7 Jun 2022
7 Jun 2022
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WhyAfrica takes to the road

WhyAfrica takes to the road Covid-19 and subsequent restrictions to control the pandemic’s spread, have been devastating for the African continent. An unintended consequence of the calamity is that reliable, […]
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25 May 2022
25 May 2022
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Namibia’s deep dive into its environmental state

Namibia’s deep dive into its environmental state While the widespread natural deserts and resources of Namibia often seem boundless, they are constantly being impacted in ways that highlight the importance […]
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12 May 2022
12 May 2022
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Steady ESG advances in African mining

Steady ESG advances in African mining Africa’s mining sector is showcasing a real shift from high-level carbon neutrality intentions to some exciting and practical first steps on the journey to […]
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12 May 2022
12 May 2022
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Opportunity for Africa to fill the commodity gap

Opportunity for Africa to fill the commodity gap Forecasts suggest that in the near future the global economy will be facing a ‘commodity gap’ as the demand for battery minerals […]
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25 Apr 2022
25 Apr 2022
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Sustainability standards to support small-scale farming

Sustainability standards to support small-scale farming Agro-processing companies in Africa are increasingly playing a more active role in supporting upstream players in their supply chain, to remove risk and ensure […]
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27 Mar 2022
27 Mar 2022
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Mines’ move to lower carbon future is complex

Mines’ move to lower carbon future is complex Mining companies are taking a leading role in rolling out renewable energy generation in South Africa; this positive contribution – and others […]
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15 Mar 2022
15 Mar 2022
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Jukskei river collaboration could hold lessons for Africa

Jukskei river collaboration could hold lessons for Africa  A small but innovative water rehabilitation project in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa, has recently raised considerable public attention locally. Its […]
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28 Jan 2022
28 Jan 2022
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Increasing complexity raises bar for rock engineering

Increasing complexity raises bar for rock engineering With the world’s most accessible mineral deposits already discovered and developed, extraction conditions are becoming progressively more difficult – making rock engineering more […]
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8 Dec 2021
8 Dec 2021
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Sustainable pathways for agriculture

Sustainable pathways for agriculture In a recent project to foster sustainable practices in agriculture, SRK Consulting has been working with Bonsucro and other stakeholders to develop a practical way for […]
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28 Nov 2021
28 Nov 2021
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Learning from nature in tailings dam design

Learning from nature in tailings dam design With the latest tailings dam standards demanding a longer-term view of design, construction and closure outcomes, there is growing interest in design philosophies […]
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31 Oct 2021
31 Oct 2021
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Investing in exploration vital for South Africa

Investing in exploration vital for South Africa As the mining sector warns that the opportunities of the commodity boom are fast slipping by, government has committed itself to some ambitious […]
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20 Oct 2021
20 Oct 2021
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Strategic approaches can guide sustainable growth

Strategic approaches can guide sustainable growth The second in a two-part series, this article considers ways that East African countries can strategically plan to avoid potential environmental and social harm […]
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4 Oct 2021
4 Oct 2021
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Raising the quality of East Africa’s economic growth

Raising the quality of East Africa’s economic growth While East Africa’s promising growth rates are good news, they remain based upon limited diversification in the region’s economies, writes Darryll Kilian, […]
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29 Sep 2021
29 Sep 2021
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No sector unaffected by growing ESG demands

No sector unaffected by growing ESG demands In a world facing challenges ranging from climate change to social inequality, every business sector will experience rising demands on its environmental, social […]
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21 Sep 2021
21 Sep 2021
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Sustainable social transitioning at mine closure starts with paradigm shift

Sustainable social transitioning at mine closure starts with paradigm shift Recognising the assets and opportunities inherent in mine communities throughout the life of mine is one of the first steps […]
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3 Sep 2021
3 Sep 2021
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Groundwater management is essential for a sustainable future

03 September 2021- Water security in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region has been subjected to the impacts of climate change and severe weather events. Water management, and especially […]
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25 Aug 2021
25 Aug 2021
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Integration, security now key to Africa’s infrastructure

25 August 2021 – Continental integration has long been a dream for Africa but progress has been slow. Integration and security are now key to Africa’s further infrastructure development. Continental […]
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25 Aug 2021
25 Aug 2021
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Miners need to invest in renewables to fight global warming

By Leon Louw, founder and editor of WhyAfrica  25 August 2021 – Mining companies should be at the forefront in the battle against climate change. As part of its offensive, […]
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17 Aug 2021
17 Aug 2021
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Prospects for South African coal production remain strong

17 August 2021 – While the global focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues looks to phase out coal as an energy resource, the prospects for South African coal […]
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20 Jul 2021
20 Jul 2021
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Water stewardship gives mines the broader view

20 July 2021 – With South Africa’s growing demand for water – and the impact of climate change on rainfall variability and water supply security – the need for a […]
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15 Jul 2021
15 Jul 2021
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Why ESG underpins Africa’s agricultural prospects

15 July 2021 – The agricultural sector in Africa remains significantly under-invested, but more support from international lenders and investors will come with stringent environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements. […]
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5 Jul 2021
5 Jul 2021
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Taking stock at global impact assessment summit

05 July 2021 – Impact assessors (IAs) have made progress in developing smarter impact assessments to deal with Covid-19 restrictions, but developing countries still need more home-grown solutions. This was […]
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27 Jun 2021
27 Jun 2021
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Easier road ahead for SA junior miners?

27 June 2021 – Junior miners are hoping that the brighter mood in South Africa’s mining sector will translate practically into more exploration and development, with government taking an active […]
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14 Jun 2021
14 Jun 2021
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Water risk uncertainty necessitates predictions, but also flexibility

15 June 2021 – Managing water risks exacerbated by climate change makes predictive modelling vital, but at the same time more difficult – Africa’s response therefore needs to embrace flexible […]
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1 Jun 2021
1 Jun 2021
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SA Water Affairs promises 90 days turnaround on water use licenses

01 June 2021 – The South African Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation (DWS) has implemented its plan for a 90-day turnaround on water use licence (WUL) applications – applying […]
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25 May 2021
25 May 2021
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SRK brings Africa’s voice to EU responsible sourcing process.

25 May 2021 – As the European Union (EU) works to ensure responsible and sustainable sourcing of minerals for its low-carbon future, SRK Consulting is contributing its expertise to an […]
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19 May 2021
19 May 2021
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Learning from progress in managing Africa’s groundwater

By Darryll Kilian and Natasha Anamuthoo (SRK) 18 May 2021 – Efforts to protect groundwater across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) need urgent support and strengthening, but valuable lessons […]
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