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Mining council zeroing in on aluminium, copper, silicon, steel in accelerating circular economy 
By: Martin Creamer 23rd May 2023 In setting up to accelerate a global circular economy, the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) will be focusing on the value chains... →
US laws to promote home-grown industries will hurt African economies
19th May 2023 The Biden administration has ratcheted up protectionism and industrial policy amid surging economic tensions with China. Legislation passed in 2022... →
Dullness versus the creative: prospects for development and human wellbeing
By: Saliem Fakir 19th May 2023 Africa’s problem is not fossil fuels or the continent’s dependence on raw land and minerals but the lack of capacity to transition from these... →
WEF urges reskilling, as job losses are set to outpace growth in the short term
By: Marleny Arnoldi 2nd May 2023 The World Economic Forum’s latest ‘Future of Jobs’ report states that 23% of all jobs globally will change by 2027, through growth of 10.2% and a... →
South Africa's potential copyright calamity
25th April 2023 South Africa’s Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers Protection Amendment Bill could potentially harm rather than help the creative industry and... →
Safety environment that almost guarantees that people come first is a must, says Naidoo
By: Martin Creamer 20th March 2023 Mine safety is absolutely essential. Stopping injury and fatality in mines just has to happen. How can South Africa achieve the zero harm that is... →
Sustainable mining companies can gain from sustainable finance trends – Webber Wentzel
By: Martin Creamer 13th February 2023 Mining companies that can demonstrate responsible and sustainable mining practices can set themselves up to take advantage of the current... →
Mining companies can find opportunity in changing ESG trends
13th February 2023 Mining is critical to development, but development must be sustainable. The mining industry is susceptible to global changes in capital allocation... →
