Mining

This paper will first define, at a high level, what a cut-off grade is. It will then delve into the linkage between COG and how it supports, or hinders, attaining your overall corporate objectives.  The importance of fully understanding and defining these objectives Read more... about Cut-Off Grade – The Impact of Getting it Right!

Date: Wednesday | 05 June

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How people communicate has changed substantially in the last 10 years. Mining equally needs to change how they communicate with stakeholders Read more... about Development of infield and online data collection systems

Lack of timeous investment in a number of key cost-plus coal producers in the Mpumalanga province in South Africa is one of Eskom’s main challenges in securing coal supply for its power stations. The situation is exacerbated by steadily falling quality of the country’s coal Read more... about Commodity outlook: coal mines to keep lights on

For water management on a mine site to be successful, interventions at every level of the water management processes have to be integrated

Mining activities impact on hydrological and Read more... about Intergration integral to sustainability

According to figures released by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) at the Mining Indaba, South Africa’s spending on exploration is “the lowest among leading mining countries”. Between 2009 and 2017 South Africa’s share of the global exploration budget fell from 1.6% to 1.1%. Read more... about What is needed to encourage exploration in SA?

Read more... about Managing Mining Project Groundwater Risks

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Mining operations strategically look at maximizing profitability and cash flow to support a productive and safe mine, but often spend less time and effort on determining the preferred cut off grade that will form the basis of a sustainable mine. The Read more... about Cut-Off Grade Methodology and Best Practices