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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Closing us off this Women's Month, is Nozipho Dlamini, the President of the South African Colliery Manager's Association. She talks to @Hlengiwe Motaung about effective leadership, health and safety, and the future of mining in South Africa. 

As global carbon emissions continue to rise, sea levels are not holding back, agricultural output has seen a staggering decline and the quality of our environment is being gravely compromised. In this episode, our multimedia journalist Hlengiwe Motaung talks to Crispian Olver, Executive Director at the Presidential Climate Commission, about how the mining industry can facilitate the journey towards net zero.

Illegal mining in South Africa is on the rise, has become increasingly violent, and has a devastating effect on our citizens and our country. Can we stem the tide of this well-organised criminal activity?

In this Women’s month edition, our Multimedia Journalist Hlengiwe Motaung speaks to the CEO of Exxaro Resources, Dr. Nombasa Tsengwa on her official appointment, strategies for women to navigate the workplace, and how the coal sector can foster environmental stewardship.

Anglo American Platinum CEO Natascha Viljoen talks about the global response to their newly launched hydrogen-powered haul truck, the importance of involving local communities in the decarbonisation journey, and how women can further advance in the mining industry.

In this episode, Neil McCoy, business line manager for automation and digitalisation at Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology talks about about the great technological strides his company is making in helping to shape the mine of the future.

In this episode, Tinus Brits, Global Product Manager for AXXIS™ at BME talks about the benefits of AXXIS Titanium™, the company’s most advanced electronic blast detonation system to date.