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“Strengthening the South African Mining Sector: A Comprehensive Overview of Seminars by Wits Mining Institute and Sitef & Co”

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Experts from the Wits Mining Institute and Sitef & Co provided valuable insights at a seminar on the South African mining sector. They discussed the various phases of mining, environmental impact, and health and safety concerns. The seminar highlighted the importance of artisanal and smallscale mining in Africa and the need for effective legislative governance in the industry. The workshop was part of a capacitybuilding initiative aimed at enhancing the Portfolio Committee’s supervisory effectiveness.

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Seizing Constructive Disruption: The Genesis of a New Era in African Mining

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The African mining industry has shown its resilience despite facing challenges like rising energy costs and power cuts. The sector has made a noteworthy contribution to the nation’s GDP in 2023, thanks to investments in new and existing mining operations. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is overseeing the execution of R400 billion in mining projects promised at several investment seminars. The 30th Investing in African Mining Indaba held in Cape Town had a central theme of “Seizing the power of constructive disruption: A daring new era for African mining,” which embodies a determination to transform the mining sector and make it a significant global competitor.

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A Tragic Incident in the Chronicles of South African Mining: The Impala Platinum Disaster

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The Impala Platinum disaster resulted in the tragic loss of 11 miners and injuries to 75 others due to a safetyrelated incident involving a personnel conveyance winder rope. The accident has cast a melancholic shadow over the entire nation and highlighted the critical need for stringent safety standards and protocols in mining operations. The mining community remains united in grief and resilience, committed to creating a safer future.