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The Internet of Things
The Internet of things: Can Machines Save South Africa’s Mines? This a sobering presentation for the South African mining industry. It is raw, honest and calls to action mining participants to tackle the industry head-on. The presentation was initially presented at ELB’s Open Day in the first half of 2015 to a select group of […]
Several Challenges Hampering Investment In Africa
African mining is expected to remain depressed, says mining consultancy Core Consultants MD Lara Smith, who believes 2015 will be characterised by reduced commodity prices, weakened demand and an oversupply in most markets. Smith tells Mining Weekly that a price rebound is only expected in 2016 and that metal prices are expected to remain low […]
North West Platinum Progress Despite Challenges
JSE-listed junior platinum-group metals (PGMs) mining company Wesizwe Platinum is developing its fully funded Bakubung platinum mine project in the North West, which is a positive sign to investors that South Africa will remain a long-term supplier of platinum, argues independent mining consultancy Core Consultants MD Lara Smith. “Hopefully, the number of new North West […]
South African Ferrochrome Capacity Shows Consistency
South Africa’s ferrochrome industry used 85% of its capacity in the first quarter, more or less in line with the fourth quarter of 2013, says consultancy services provider Core Consultants MD Lara Smith. The company estimates that the first quarter realised 760 000 t in ferrochrome, slightly lower than the 773 000 t produced in […]