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GPS-denied drone trialled in South Africa, with keen eye on underground mine mapping . JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) − Melrose Arch-based mining technology company Dwyka Mining Services has conducted what it believes is the first Autonomy Level 2 (AL2) flight in South Africa, using a n...

Mining investors must convince investors on the need to replace value – Sir Mick Davis . JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Major mining companies need to convince investors of the crucial need to replace the value that they are taking out of the ground, mining luminary Sir Mick Davis said ...

Barrick CEO warns of reserve crisis . JOHANNESBURG/TORONTO – Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow on Wednesday said the gold industry in Africa should consolidate further, as he warned of a "serious reserve crisis" looming for the sector.

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Exploration strategy in three months, hydrogen under scrutiny – DMRE . JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – A comprehensive exploration strategy will be developed in the next three months and engagement on the potential of the platinum group metals- (PGM-) linked hydrogen ec...

Flow-through must form part of overall exploration strategy – Minerals Council . JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The introduction of a flow-through share scheme must form part of a full suite and package of measures tailored for a comprehensive exploration strategy for South Afri...

South Africa’s iron-ore sector to benefit from rising Chinese demand . JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – South Africa’s Northern Cape is considered a “fantastic mineral region” and African Rainbow Minerals ferrous division CE Andre Joubert believes iron-ore, besides other...

Platinum to benefit from hydrogen revolution push, says WPIC . The hydrogen revolution is fast becoming action rather than talk, says the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC).

It notes that a series of spending commitments and investments are “pointing to a ...

Anglo investing in South Africa’s hydrogen economy ­– Cutifani . JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – As the world’s largest marketer of platinum group metals (PGMs), Anglo American is investing in South Africa’s hydrogen economy, including through a joint venture with...

Petra, NUM conclude one-year wage deal . Diamond miner Petra Diamonds reports that it has concluded a one-year wage agreement with the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM).

This applies to its South African operations for the financial year ...

Regulations tailored to alluvial diamonds will reward S Africa with jobs – Sadpo . JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – South Africa’s one-size-fits-all mining legislation is losing vital jobs for the country in the job-intensive alluvial diamonds space that requires regulations tailore...