Modern Mining August 2024

When the people speak W ith some 50 countries headed for the polls in 2024 – there were bound to be some shake-ups and, true to form, some revolutionary transformations have

set to deliver an unrivalled experience, we are told. Taking place at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg, from 2-6 September 2024, the event has already attracted a flurry of interest with a 30% increase in the number of exhibitors compared to Electra Mining Africa 2022. On show will be an array of cutting-edge products, machinery, equipment, software, services, and solutions to streamline operations and help business growth. Given that Electra Mining is all about connecting, the overall theme for the show is: Connect with Your Future in the areas of mining, electrical, automation, manufacturing, power and transport. Check out our Electra Mining 2024 Preview, which showcases client’s offerings at EMA (pg 32). In this edition Also of interest is our cover story. Beowolf Mining, a leading supplier of drilling consumables to the quarrying and mining sectors, has set its sights firmly on

unfolded, notwithstanding South Africa, which begins its era of a government of national unity. There are shake ups for key global economies, including the UK, which sees Rishi Sunak replaced by Keir Starmer, France’s President Emmanuel Macron’s snap elections now find him faced with finding a new prime minister while the US’s fighting unfits – Biden and Trump – are still eager to head up the world’s largest economy. On the home front, there has been much haggling between the ANC and the DA for new leadership positions, which the country hopes will invigorate some sectors. Unfortunately for the mining industry, which is in much need of stimulation and investor friendly

COMMENT policies, Gwede Mantashe remains with the minerals resources portfolio, which means that the

expanding its footprint into Africa (pg 8), our iron ore outlook titled: Ruling with an iron fist: the world’s most mined metal finds new outlets for growth (pg 10) and the hydrogen outlook, which details hydrogen

excessive red-tape and snail’s pace of change is here to stay. And so, it is an uphill battle for miners, especially emerging and junior miners looking for some much-needed funding.

There are shake ups for key global economies, including the UK, which sees Rishi Sunak replaced by Keir Starmer, France’s President Emmanuel Macron’s snap elections now find him faced with finding a new prime minister while ...

Nelendhre Moodley.

For some good news, which is in line with our Women in Mining feature, the Minerals Council Board members

engine vehicle sales taking off in trucks, off road and gensets (pg 14). On the topic of commodities, Silk Route

Editor: Nelendhre Moodley e-mail: mining@crown.co.za Advertising Manager: Rynette Joubert

recently elected their new Office Bearers for 2024/2025 at the 134 th Annual General Meeting. Dr Nombasa Tsengwa, CEO of Exxaro Resources, has been elected as President of the Minerals Council. Mpumi Zikalala, CEO of Kumba Iron Ore and Richard Stewart, Chief Regional Officer of Sibanye-Stillwater, have been newly elected as Vice Presidents. Paul Dunne, CEO of Northam Platinum, and Themba Mkhwanazi, Anglo American Africa and Australia Regional Director, were re-elected as Vice Presidents. Importantly, the much-anticipated Electra Mining Africa 2024 event is on our doorstep with businesses readying for one of the industry’s top events. According to event organizer, Specialised Exhibitions, it has pulled out all the stops for the biggest event in mining and manufacturing. Electra Mining Africa 2024 is

Gold (SRG), one of the country’s top precious metal’s refiners is pushing the boundaries to create innovative and cutting-edge customised offerings (pg 20). Orion Minerals, meanwhile, remains on track with the development of its Prieska project, which is targeting production by the end of 2025 (pg 16), while equipment supplier, Komatsu Mining Technologies, advises that it is set to launch its hard rock miner in South Africa by year-end. This is in line with its diversification strategy, which is targeting commodities in the industrial minerals, potash and limestone space (pg 60). In keeping with celebrating women’s month in August, our Women in Mining feature speaks to how the industry is evolving and aligning with gender equity initiatives. To find out whether or not industry is keeping pace with legislation, see pg 24. 

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