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ARTICLES COVER 06 Executing a vision: Future-proofing mining with AECI's bold strategy COMMODITIES OUTLOOK 08 Will demand for energy metals drive exploration and development? ENERGY 10 ZAC’s Mngeni shaft begins production 12 Safe, smart and sustainable mining 15 Gas Master Plan and the road ahead 16 Aggreko: Transforming mining energy solutions in Africa PLATINUM GROUP METALS 18 Risks of opening new PGM mines during depressed markets GREEN MINING 22 Water woes - mining sector extends a helping hand 26 Hydrogen peroxide explosives add to BME’s green mining offerings 28 Ukwazi: The Sustainable Mining Trifecta

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30 Sustainable financing unlocks the energy transition 32 How technology will support – and limit – mining’s green ambitions 34 Why laboratory support is crucial in good waste management CRUSHING & SCREENING 36 Martin Engineering: resolves downtime in the screening process COLUMN : ROSS HARVEY 38 Mining for Conservation? MINING NEWS 4 New Multimodal Inland Port Association launched at Transport Forum Implats announces B-BBEE transaction bpSA agrees to sale of land and assets at SAPREF Precinct 5 Updated Makuutu MRE contains over 126 000 t magnetic rare earth oxides De Beers Group statement on strategy SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS 40 New branding secures authenticity of Linatex premium rubber SKF LGGB 2 biodegradable grease earns EU Ecolabel certification Verder strengthens its dosing pumps range with Spanish acquisition

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ON THE COVER AECI Group has unveiled a bold new strategy focused on international expansion, achieving net zero emissions and prioritising mining as a key growth area. Pg 6.

IN THIS ISSUE  Future-proofing mining with AECI’s bold strategy  ZAC’s Mngeni shaft begins production  Will demand for energy metals drive exploration and development?  Water woes - mining sector extends a helping hand  Ukwazi talks Sustainable Mining Trifecta

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