From unsafe working conditions and gender discrimination to limited representation in leadership, women face significant challenges in the male-dominated mining sector.
Yet, by uniting, women are building networks, advocating for change, and breaking barriers.
In this episode, we speak to Raksha Naidoo, chief executive of The Particle Group and chairperson of Women in Mining South Africa, about the progress women in mining have achieved. 

In this episode, Yandi Mini, Principal at Boston Consulting Group explains why there is reason to be optimistic about South Africa’s mining sector. He also chats about how we can address the challenges we face.

Illegal mining in South Africa is an ongoing concern in the country. While steps have been taken to curb this heinous crime, are we doing enough to put a stop to it? Stephen Nthite, Director at multidisciplinary law firm, Beech Veltman gives us more deep insights into this pertinent topic.

The Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030 is an initiative that seeks to ensure ESG best practice is implemented in all spheres of the mining sector. In doing so, it aims to create a sector that is transparent, does not infringe on human rights and one that can achieve net zero carbon emissions.

Precious metals consultant Dr. David Davis unpacks his Auctus Metals report that highlights a turbulent future for PGM supply due to South Africa's energy crisis.

The growing adoption of electric vehicles is driving a rapidly increasing demand for rechargeable batteries and their input commodities. In this episode, the Director of Mining at Modern Corporate Solutions PETER MAJOR gives HLENGIWE MOTAUNG a forecast for the short and long-term future of battery metals into the year 2030.

Mining and labour analyst Mamokgethi Molopyane takes a recap of the year 2022 in the South African mining landscape. We discuss the Sibanye Stillwater strike and retrenchments, New technology in mining, the Jagersfontein crisis and the just transition- the future of coal mine workers.

In the early 2000s the South African mining industry carried an inescapable risk for its workers. A
lack of innovative tools, minimal research and poor organisational cultures meant that miners went
to work without knowing if they’d return home, safely. Over two decades later, the industry can boast
a sterling improvement in managing health and safety, a very critical factor in every mining operation.
Minerals Council South Africa head of safety and sustainable development DR SIZWE PHAKATHI tells
HLENGIWE MOTAUNG.

In this episode, brought to you by Africa Practice, Hilaire Diarra, head of sustainability at Barrick Gold talks about initiatives to groom more Africans for leadership positions in the industry; Barrick’s progress towards decarbonising its mining operations; measures to preserve and restore biodiversity in Mali and the DRC; and the critical role of copper in the energy transition. 

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